The 2:30 Marathon Attempt - McKirdy 2:30 Ep. 01

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[jefffraser]

The discipline needed to try to become a better version of myself is why I love running so much. It is meditative and inspiring every single time I lace up my shoes.

[its]

Putting on my reflective vest and gloves on as we speak. I’ll catch the rest of this video once I’m done with my morning session! Winter won’t hold us back!

[MarcosRomero]

I ran my first marathon in October. Trying to break 4 hours and hopefully around 3:30 by October of this year at St. George. The cold, dark, brutal morning runs have been intense, but I've been putting in the WORK. Thanks for the continued motivation, Floberg. So excited to watch through this series and be inspired by you through my training.

[quocpham]

Big ups from Australia! Ive been following you for the last couple years, and i got into the Chicago marathon. LETS FUCKING GO!!!!

[ThatScarletKnight]

New series = new treadmill motivations to get me through dreadmill runs! Keep on pushing Floberg!!

[mattghills]

Epic goal mate - good luck!! Quick one - I'm coming off the back of a fairly major injury in 2023 and subsequent surgery (right ankle) in 2024. I'm officially back running (short and slow to begin), but i'm really curious to see a video and hear you talk more about how you manage injuries and niggles during training, thoughts and considerations, etc. Much love!

[nromagnola]

Dude, you got this in the bag, you can tell just by your demeanor going into this block. Your inspiration has pushed me to try a sub 3:30 PR. It’s a 10 min shave but I’m confident in my commitment! Let’s get it!

[AJB_runs]

Good luck I love your willingness to openly set huge goals. Targeting 2:35 myself at London.

[rfs]

Not just hitting the weights, but also training explosively in the gym to stiffen those tendons! Stiffer tendons = greater power output. Go get it Eric! You freakin got this!

[andrewmichel]

Let's go, good luck! I'll be cheering you on throughout my upcoming track season. Seriously, you're so inspiring and one of my favourite creators. Keep it up!

[michaelbonomo]

Thanks for the intro segment about the cold. Cleveland native here and been struggling with cold-weather runs while training for my marathon, but committed to doing them -- last Wednesday 14 mi in 19 degrees and yesterday 8 mi in 7 degrees.

A friend shared this with me. It is a quotation from Theodore Roosevelt's speech The Man In the Arena. My friend felt, and I agree, that it is applicable here:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

[TrentLauria]

I too am running Grandma’s this year! After nearly a year of on and off knee problems, I’m finally get back into running shape!

[brennonpanovich]

LETS GOO! The goosebumps from the intro always hit different! But can't wait, it's really cool to see you guys go in-depth on the specificity in training, mindset, discipline, and everything in each prep. 2:30 doesn't stand a chance 👀

[milojohnsonn]

What a video. Ever since my injury last summer and not running for 6 weeks - I don’t take any run for granted now, snow wind rain - love it 🔥

[sethmaas]

McKirdy 2:30 is so tuff... best of luck man!! You are a huge inspiration!

[MuseFoxs]

So stoked for another prep series, especially now that Clark has started YT, been waiting for such a long time on that! 😁👏 Hoping for some videos on how you tackle sleep nutrition and strength, missing the Floberg coaches group already, so great to have this as a substitute 🔥

[sleepyturtwig]

Great start of the day, got a track workout on deck and getting hyped with another great video from floberg. Training for another attempt at 2:50 in LA Marathon. You got this Eric Floberg, all rooting for you

[fopierson]

Thank you for putting in the caption for the windshield wiper sound. I would have had questions... good luck on your marathon build!

[logancarroll]

Already love the feel of this new series! Very cool to have an overarching annual goal with this too! Let it rip Coach!

[owenawagner]

I love the feel of this video, very documentary and personal. Good luck with sub 2:30!