2021 Boston Marathon Experience | I Will Run this Race - Matthew Choi

Aug 13, 2025

Intro: This is a quick summary of 2021 Boston Marathon Experience | I Will Run this Race from Matthew Choi. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points:

Discipline and mental focus are highlighted as the foundation for lasting mileage.
A short strength & stretch circuit (body‑weight moves) is presented to keep runners strong and injury‑free.
Incline treadmill training on the NordicTrack “Everest” machine is recommended to mimic hill‑work and fire up glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
Using hill work early in training makes race‑day legs more efficient and reduces fatigue.

Workout Example:

Warm‑up (5 min) – easy jog or brisk walk on a flat surface.
Strength circuit (3 rounds):
- 10 × air squats
- 10 × lunges (each leg)
- 10 × push‑ups
- 20 s × plank Rest 30 s between rounds.
Incline treadmill set (20 min):
- 5 min @ 5 % incline, easy pace
- 2 min @ 10 % incline, moderate effort
- 1 min @ 12 % incline, hard effort
- Repeat the 2‑1 pattern 4 times, finish with 5 min flat recovery.
Cool‑down (5 min) – walk, then stretch hips, quads, and calves.

Closing Note: Try this combo today, adjust the paces and inclines to match your own fitness in the Pacing app, and keep building the strength and hill‑resilience that will power you through Boston and beyond!