Houston Marathon 2026 – 9-Minute PB | Runna App Marathon Training | Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

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The 2026 Houston Marathon delivered perfect racing conditions—and an unforgettable result. With cool temperatures, no humidity, and incredible crowd support, I ran a 3:03:27 personal best, nearly 9 minutes faster than my London Marathon 2025 time.

In this video, I break down how structured marathon training with the Runna App helped me smash a long-standing plateau and prove that you can still improve your marathon performance—even as you get older. This was my first full marathon build using Runna from start to finish, and the results speak for themselves.

I also share my experience racing in the Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, after years in the Nike Alphafly Next%. We’ll talk about running efficiency (0.93), race-day feel, and how the shoe compared to previous marathons like London and Tokyo.

Inspired by watching Kofuzi’s marathon journey and his post-Tokyo 2023 challenges, this race was about showing that consistent, structured training beats age, setbacks, and stagnation.

If you’re training for a marathon, chasing a new PB, or wondering whether apps like Runna can really make a difference—this video is for you.

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Disclosures: No one has paid me to make this video, to use specific products, or to include them in this video. No one will get a chance to preview footage before the video goes up on YouTube.

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Running footage shot on:
GoPro Hero 12 Black

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End card music:
Loving Caliber feat. Nikki Holguin – Keep on doing what you do
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