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182: You Can't Cheat the Marathon — Eric Floberg's 8-Year Journey to 2:29

182: You Can't Cheat the Marathon — Eric Floberg's 8-Year Journey to 2:2913 jul1 u 27 min

<p>Eric Floberg ran his first marathon in 3:50. Eight years later, he crossed the Boston finish line in 2:29.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we are covering his marathon journey, fueling breakthroughs, training volume, the mindset unlock, balancing fatherhood, sobriety, and why discipline without gratitude will cost you.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p>0:00 Intro</p><p>4:44 Sweat Tests, Sodium Loss &amp; Electrolyte Strategy</p><p>12:30 Why Dads Need a Goal That&#39;s Just Theirs</p><p>23:08 The Wake-Up Moment</p><p>28:18 Years 1–5</p><p>32:28 How Everything Changed</p><p>40:16 Carb Loading/Race Fueling Mistakes</p><p>45:36 The Full Marathon Timeline</p><p>51:09 What Made the Biggest Difference</p><p>1:09:23 Stop Feeling Guilty for Being Tired</p><p>1:13:57 Balancing Training, Fatherhood &amp; Presence</p><p>1:22:08 Sobriety, Family Legacy &amp; Generational Health</p><p><br></p><p>ORDER MY BOOK HERE:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210">⁠ ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW:</p><p>Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠</p><p><a href="https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition">⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutrition⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/nickbarefitness/">⁠⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠⁠</a></p><p>YT: ⁠<a href="http://youtube.com/@nickbarefitness">⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitness⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW ERIC:</p><p>IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/floberg.runs/?hl=en">⁠https://www.instagram.com/floberg.runs/?hl=en⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)</p><p><br></p><p>MB01IFERB8217IU</p>