@gabrielkuper: 3:13:31. A 32-minute PB, but 23 minutes short of the goal I came here chasing. Today was tough. Really tough. From the start, I could tell something wasn’t right. The pace I’d trained so hard for felt way harder than it should have. It felt incredibly hot out there, and by 10 km, I knew I wasn’t going to be able to hold my goal pace. So I backed off, adjusted my expectations, and focused on getting to that finish line. I’m not going to make excuses. I put everything I had into this training block, and today just wasn’t my day. I shared my sub-2:50 goal publicly, and I’m glad I did. I think there’s something important about putting your goals out there, even when there’s a chance you might fall short. Not every goal is going to work out, no matter how hard you work for it. And while I’m disappointed, I also don’t want to overlook the fact that I just ran a 32-minute personal best. That’s something I’m incredibly proud of. Going to take a little break from running, let the body recover, and enjoy some time away from chasing splits. But I know I’ll be back, and I’ll be coming back stronger. Thank you to everyone who followed along, sent messages, and supported me throughout this journey. It means more than you know. And a massive shoutout to Scott. Neither of us got the race we were hoping for today, but I couldn’t have asked for a better person to share this training block with. Thanks for pushing me every step of the way, brother. Chicago, you were one hell of an experience. ❤️ The goal hasn’t changed. Just the timeline. 🏃‍♂️

S :

Okay, hear me out… sign up for Toronto this coming weekend and give it a go while you’ve still got all that training under your belt!

Jeff :

Well done Gabe!!! 3:13 is incredible!! You were most definitely ready to get your goal having seen the workouts you’ve posted. I ran today as well and didnt go as expected as well. The heat was brutal, and like you said, early on I adjusted my expectations as well and only wanted to get to that finish line. Keep up the great work and I’m sure you will get it next time.

Execudiva :

A friend of mine ran Berlin a couple of weeks ago and sidestepped someone with heat stroke in mile one. He said it was a great reminder that it’s important to remember to celebrate finish lines, not always finish times. Congratulations!!

Nicole Rodriquez Reyes :

Well done. Definitely give yourself grace and be proud. 👏🏻

notalie :

Be kind to yourself, you finished a literal marathon. ⭐️

Iris :

I’m so proud of you! Congratulations!!

Judy HD :

You did amazing! Congratulations

p e a c h 🇨🇦 :

Forget about falling short, you just ran a friggin marathon with a PB!! 🎉 You’re a machine! Congratulations 👏🏻 🏃🏻 💨

CASS :

Harriet Bergman :

What an accomplishment! Congratulations 👏 👏

runningonpositivity :

You trained SO hard while being a residency doctor, travelling to see friends/ family and still have time for yourself. Be Proud of what you accomplished. If you’re able to claim a bib as it’s sold out Toronto has a marathon this weekend. I hope you enjoy tonight and celebrate this amazing run season you had

Erica :

Be so proud of yourself. An incredible accomplishment, and even better mindset. You did that today. Congrats. 🫶🏼🔥⭐️💪🏼

𝓢𝓸𝓯𝓲𝓮 ౨ৎ :

Omg amazing! Congrats Gabe! 👏🏻💫

kimmmmmi9 :

Yessssssssss✅✅✅✅✅✅✅🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🌸

marisametabolism :

Incredible time!! Way to go!!

Doctok :

Well done! Congratulations!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Kelbel821 :

Great job

Ferdy :

👏 congratulations

Tiffany Ann :

It was hot! Get a cold race and you’ll hit it

user22897117714 :

Well done! And beautiful couple❤️you’re always a winner with each other

Lizanne Gray :

3:13 is hella impressive! 🙌🏼

Carolina VL :

👏🏻✨⚡️

Leah Coles :

👏