How We Took 19 Mins Off PB's Running Chicago Marathon

Last week, in Chicago, we took a combined 19 minutes from our Marathon PB's. But it was no fluke. It was a planned process involving a lot of reflection and adaptations and we want to share them with you. Marathon training isn't easy but it can be kept simple!

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[Redterror]

I love how intelligent these training tweaks are, like moving a session to a treadmill so you can control temp/heart rate while living in a very humid city - there is so much info out there on how to train, but sometimes you just need to make specific changes that are logical to you and your circumstances - working hard and working smart!! Brilliant work

[jullajones]

I'm in! You guys rock... I did the Chicago Marathon and PB'd as well. Thank you for being a part of my own marathon journey, love your work on YT. Congratulations to all of us who finished!

[ReganBeukes]

I'm in!!..Just completed first marathon in Cape Town this weekend..I am hooked!

[lizakahanova]

I am in!
Running NYC marathon for the first time next week, very excited!

[FelipeSotoArevalo]

I'm in!! Running NYC marathon in 10 days!

[andymackie]

“I’m in”, congratulations on the PBs. Loving the content.

[ayrshirerunner]

I'm in.

Fantastic results from both of you. Racing a marathon is the ultimate test for any runner. It owes us nothing and can chew you up at any given point. Once a marathoner, always a marathoner.

[mytrailrunsaustralia]

I’m in!! Sending big running joy from Australia 🇦🇺

[agrim]

I’m in!

First marathon this past weekend! So I got a PB… looking for another. Congrats you both!

[falicier]

I'm in! Well done you two, congratulations on the PBs!

[kevinferguson]

I'm in ! Well done guys. Superb achievement.
I am hoping to do my first marathon in Paris next year at age 55.

[DarkDanegan]

I’m in! Congratulations to both of you on your massive PBs!

[stevewall]

I’m in! Been watching you guys for some years now and always wear your merch in my 1/2 marathon races!

[timtrenholm]

Congratulations to both of you! Was cool to meet you both in the Skyline tent. I went with a very aggressive race plan, and paid dearly for it, but still managed a 7sec 2026 BQ (which obviously won't hold). But this gives me focus and desire to get everything right at Boston '25. I spent a week in Chicago and was BLOWN AWAY by how amazing the city was...I will definitely be back to get redemption at Chicago, and see all the other sights I didn't get a chance to see in Chicago!
"I'M IN"

[AHBacchus]

I'm in.
Super well done on the PB's both of you! And thanks for the great content.
Just ran Cape Town Marathon on 20 Oct, very windy so a tough day out for everyone, but happy with the results.
Fingers crossed:)
Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦

[FelipeSotoArevalo]

I'm in!! Thanks for the chance to participate for that kit!! ❤

[crumlfc]

I’M IN! Well done on your PB’s. Interesting advice on your longest run binge 6 weeks out. 💪

[RunningMamaandherKiddos]

I’m in! 🙌🏽🔥 Congratulations on the massive PBs Ben & Mary!

[IanMcFarland]

IM IN ! Congratulations on the pbs guys ! Keep up the good work 👏

[HighPostMedia]

I'm in. Couples that train together, pb together 👏 🎉