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  • The Chicago Marathon 2022 was a once in a lifetime kind of race. Perfect weather, great people to run with, and incredible spectators. If you weren't here, you really missed something, but hopefully this video will give you a sense of the truly magical day we had.
    Thank you, Chicago.
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  • @johnrwilker
    @johnrwilker Před rokem +41

    This was my very first marathon as I only started running last year at 57 and kinda got hooked. I did the training and thought I was prepared. Wheels started coming off the train about 25K but the atmosphere kept me going until the end. I didn’t really know what to expect, but it was sensory overload the entire time and was so cool it kept my mind off the running a bit. Took longer than I had hoped, was much harder than I anticipated, I’m so sore I can barely walk, but it was AWESOME! Thanks Kofuzi your videos have been helpful and inspirational while training.

    • @ganchinho
      @ganchinho Před rokem +1

      Congrats! Start training for the next one.

    • @naurrr
      @naurrr Před rokem +1

      congrats!!! compression socks are the best for soreness after long runs, highly recommend them!

    • @dalegaliniak607
      @dalegaliniak607 Před rokem +1

      Welcome to the club and congrats!
      For future reference, from my experience with this particular marathon, I think that hitting a wall at around 25k comes from going out too quick. The lower Michigan part followed by the GPS killing valleys of the loop make pacing at the start really hard. At this point, I expect to run a fair bit slower than the crowd for those first 2-3 miles, letting people pass me up, then use the mile markers to lock in my pace, and then slowly pass people the rest of the race (this is the exact opposite of the first few times I ran it, where I would run _faster_ than the crowd, and then get passed the rest of the race).

    • @johnrwilker
      @johnrwilker Před rokem +3

      @@dalegaliniak607 Maybe I was off on my pacing goal because I was a first timer but I was right on the pace I wanted up until that point. Right around there, the atmosphere of the crowd changed a bit and instead of being overwhelmed with everything, this was the first real time I started thinking “this is starting to hurt real bad” and I chose to walk. Once I got into the Pilson(?) neighborhood and China town, I started to get a bit of second wind but by then, my mind was telling me that I’m already off pace so it was “OK” to do the walk run routine, so I did. This just gives me plenty of room for improvement on my next one! Thanks for the encouragements.

  • @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos
    @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos Před rokem +68

    From hosting runners from around the world and then making this a “Fun Run” for yourself, you probably had the most fun at a race in a long time. It’s great to have events like this to keep you motivated and ultimately HAVE FUN!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +20

      My heart is full

  • @delfino19777
    @delfino19777 Před rokem +21

    What a freaking day!!! I suffered cramps at mile 23 so my pace got affected but overall amazing race. I want to thank the girl that at the final uphill gave me my last push. My legs were hurting i started to walk and she said "oh no girl, we got this don't stop now!" I don't know who you are, i don't know if you'll read this but thank you so much!!!

    • @naurrr
      @naurrr Před rokem +5

      that is so sweet!!!

  • @andysowers592
    @andysowers592 Před rokem +112

    Is it just me, or is this just a 26.2 mile victory lap by Kofuzi for setting his sub 3hr PR @Grandma's!! Way to go!! Awesome video!

  • @Formerly-known-as-Steve
    @Formerly-known-as-Steve Před rokem +61

    It looked like lots of fun running a “comfortable” time and soaking up the atmosphere 😊

    • @tonybowen455
      @tonybowen455 Před rokem +2

      Yeah looked like the most fun one yet!

  • @michaelcrespo2928
    @michaelcrespo2928 Před rokem +61

    Ok, so watching this drinking a Diet Coke at McDonald’s and I have to say this is one of your most joyful videos ever. The moments you took during the run to stop and video selfies with groups of people made me so happy. Brilliant editing!!

    • @marloncardines6940
      @marloncardines6940 Před rokem +1

      True. Makes me wish a marathon would happen where i live.
      Love the unity of people during this event.

  • @victor1812usmc
    @victor1812usmc Před rokem +42

    It was an amazing time running this race. I was to focused on running that I didn't have a way to relive this experience. Thank you for the video. I'm happy that I completed the Chicago Marathon this year. The crowed really was a magical part of this whole experience and I am grateful for everyone that was very supportive.

  • @cgazlan
    @cgazlan Před rokem

    When not gunning for a PB and just having fun, this is one of the best video from u

  • @dazdarren9926
    @dazdarren9926 Před rokem +40

    It looked like you were having so much fun in this race..more fun that in most marathons. Way to go!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +32

      I’m pretty sure no one had more fun than me

  • @3Dovetails
    @3Dovetails Před rokem

    3run2 clip is EPIC. LOL'd at the giant boxing gloves and am now wiping eye leakage. Outstanding.

  • @dgill5581
    @dgill5581 Před rokem +67

    This is your best video by far, my dude. Loved to see you break 3 hours but was even more happy for you to see you run your hometown race with so much joy on your face - you were smiling in almost every clip! Reminds me of how amazing this race is, and makes me so excited for next year.

  • @zhengm.3471
    @zhengm.3471 Před rokem

    It brought back my memory of running the 2019 Chicago Marathon. Truly once in a lifetime kind of race. Thanks for the video!

  • @paularthur486
    @paularthur486 Před rokem +8

    That has to be the most joyous marathon video I have ever seen! Thank you Mike, I am sitting here smiling!

  • @akramfareed4515
    @akramfareed4515 Před rokem

    Just watched your Chicago & NYC Marathon videos. This has convinced me to never set a time goal. You seem so full of joy. I feel like after all the months of training, I want my experience to be a celebration. An arbitrary time goal will never sour my race day experience. I’m running Pittsburgh In May and Marine Corp in October. I’m going to train hard and race day will be a celebration of all the effort.

  • @leonaleewong
    @leonaleewong Před rokem +2

    26.2 miles of smiles and fist bumps. maybe this is how all marathons should be run. congrats to your running buddy and you for being an excellent pacer & great friend!

  • @cherylritzman5064
    @cherylritzman5064 Před 7 měsíci

    This is the BEST running video I've seen. Congratulations.

  • @JUNGEORY
    @JUNGEORY Před rokem

    I was there too! I ran my first full marathon with my fiance and I had so much fun. Perfect weather, great people to run with, and incredible spectators!! I cannot agree more. I also uploaded a video on my experience of the race, but I still come here and watch yours.

  • @nalgo
    @nalgo Před rokem +4

    This is truly a celebration of running. By far, the most inspiring video of yours!

  • @KenDoc
    @KenDoc Před rokem

    I cried and moved all the time. Thanks 😍

  • @kenfox7007
    @kenfox7007 Před rokem +2

    Currently injured and this makes me really miss running! The support from complete strangers during a marathon is something special. Great video, thanks for posting!!

  • @Grazandbeyond
    @Grazandbeyond Před rokem

    Everyone around me is dreaming about the big marathons in NYC, Boston, London, Berlin... but with every year and associated video coverage of Chicago Marathon, this has become my #1 dream marathon. Such a great event! Hoping to make it happen one day, been sidelined with runner's knee for months...

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      hope to see you soon

  • @brianyoung4354
    @brianyoung4354 Před rokem +14

    This is a masterpiece!! Thank you so much for creating this video so we can relive this epic race! Really awesome meeting you at the shakeout 🤙🏽

  • @ipanema_abi
    @ipanema_abi Před rokem +4

    Thank you for capturing the moments, the city and the run. I'm so overwhelmed and so grateful that I've run Chicago 2022. My very first in-person marathon with finishing time of 3:18:31. I would watch this again and again to remember the streets that I ran two days ago. :D

  • @kelumzi
    @kelumzi Před rokem +5

    How good is that energy !! Electrifying production, well done KOFUZI, really felt that one through my bones. I can't wait to run my very own marathon. Appreciate it!

  • @Drew.Whitcomb
    @Drew.Whitcomb Před rokem

    This is so awesome. I had a ton of fun just watching the video. This is basically the best advertisement for running I've ever seen.

  • @MG-qt4im
    @MG-qt4im Před rokem +6

    Awesome video. Not only were you able to help and support your friend, you showcased your hometown race like no one else could. This has got to be the best Chicago Marathon video out. You really captured the essence of the race and it was uplifting seeing your joy throughout.

  • @vinyljello6020
    @vinyljello6020 Před rokem +14

    Was my first marathon. Had an absolute blast. I love my city ❤

  • @Heikalsaini
    @Heikalsaini Před rokem +4

    The crowd energy is phenomenal!

  • @DrRamiNader
    @DrRamiNader Před rokem +10

    Such a great video and such an amazing experience running Chicago to a 47 minute PR. You have a wonderful city and everyone was so great and encouraging on the course.

  • @jimoconnor8597
    @jimoconnor8597 Před rokem

    Pure, unbridled JOY!!!!!!!!!

  • @joelmead
    @joelmead Před rokem

    Kofuzi and the Chicago Marathon go together like water and the ocean. Let's Go Kofuziii!!

  • @CR-ew9gl
    @CR-ew9gl Před rokem +3

    Congrats to your running buddy for reaching his goal. What a wonderful, happy and fun memento you have given him with this video. Found myself smiling the whole way through, glad you had so much fun out there. Chicago came out in force.

  • @seanhassin
    @seanhassin Před rokem +2

    Unbelievable Chicago crowd support. Spectacular photography.
    It looked like you had a wonderful, fun, enjoyable, race. Nothing else to be said but bravo and congratulations

  • @michaelcaricoo
    @michaelcaricoo Před rokem +26

    Watched this one a few times. Been struggling with my running lately and this hit me right in the feelings. Thanks for what you do Kofuzi

  • @Jaykeup
    @Jaykeup Před rokem +2

    Chicago is so amazing! Thank you for putting on the best running content and inspiring so many people to get out and run! This was my first Chicago Marathon and certainly will not be my last.

  • @marisacherry
    @marisacherry Před rokem +8

    This felt like such a celebratory run! So beautiful

  • @robbiegreenslade
    @robbiegreenslade Před rokem +2

    I LOVED watching this. First of all, congratulations on a great race. Seeing the utter joy on your face has really got me enthused again. After a couple of years of finding running / motivation / positivity quite hard to come by I was beginning to question why I would put myself through the training and hard work again. BUT after watching your video I was reminded of the buzz running can give you. I was reminded of the atmosphere of race day. I was reminded of the community running can create. All of my runs - since watching this video - have been so much more positive. I keep remembering the smile on your face and that gives me an instant lift!!!! Brilliant video!

  • @adriangutierrez2327
    @adriangutierrez2327 Před rokem +6

    Great vid Mike! You looked soo happy the whole time. This will motivate so many runners!

  • @ritamendoza3855
    @ritamendoza3855 Před rokem

    Best running Fiesta I’ll ever been !!!
    This guy made my heart smile !!! Can’t describe it !!!

  • @junepark1003
    @junepark1003 Před 8 měsíci

    I'm running Chicago this year, and I was sorta mentally hitting the wall with the training and losing motivation, and this video did the trick for me! Thank you. VERY excited for the race!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 8 měsíci

      Good luck this year!

  • @emaguigad
    @emaguigad Před 8 měsíci

    Nice video...pumped up for 2023 watching this!

  • @germandeluna3821
    @germandeluna3821 Před rokem

    Getting FOMO just from watching! Great video! And congrats!

  • @usertutubo06
    @usertutubo06 Před rokem +5

    Very inspiring capture of a city marathon 😍. Going for a fun run marathon allows for all those smiles both outside and inside. Well done, Mr. Ko! 💪🏼 :)

  • @uppalightyagami1073
    @uppalightyagami1073 Před rokem

    Is it normal crying while watching this? Hahaha. Those runners, their hardwork and spirit, and the supporters... all are amazing!

  • @FordyRuns
    @FordyRuns Před rokem +1

    Mr Chicago smashing Chicago 👊 Own it baby! #myguy ❤ Absolute legend having the best day

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      Come out next year Fordy!

    • @FordyRuns
      @FordyRuns Před rokem

      @@kofuzi I’m gonna try and make this happen it would be a dream although you would have to beef up your security as I would do some proper stalking 🤣🤣 #mancrush

  • @Runcoach_mike
    @Runcoach_mike Před rokem +2

    Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart as my first marathon. Your video really captured the magic and course support you get with the race. Great job !!

  • @Karm1200
    @Karm1200 Před rokem

    Killed it, even with taking shots, stopping for photos, and interacting with spectators along the way! This is the type of running I enjoy!

  • @alfdickinson1971
    @alfdickinson1971 Před rokem +2

    The crowd and music on route in Chicago was by far the best I've experienced! Great video Kofuzi-v inspirational.

  • @ritamendoza3855
    @ritamendoza3855 Před rokem

    Love this guy !!!
    He is AWESOME !! Keep the good vibe ❤️

  • @vroomzy1
    @vroomzy1 Před 8 měsíci

    Great vid, really felt the good energy! Hope 2023 is just as good

  • @alessandroaugusto2397

    Pqp, vídeo cabuloso. Fantastic. Brilliant editing. Not worry with the pace or time, just for fun and video. Absolutely amazing. Cheers dude 🇧🇷

  • @edwardjosephcuansing8005

    Love this vid. Thank you Kofuzi, you are and have always been an inspiration.

  • @ingagade951
    @ingagade951 Před rokem

    Oh my God Kofuzi you are amazing so much joy and no selfishnes or finiish time focus just pure happy to race and have a great race and feeling for the spectators- Wauw. Inga Dk.

  • @manikanta920
    @manikanta920 Před rokem

    Just an amazing video! Loved every frame of your race!❤

  • @a1droneshots
    @a1droneshots Před rokem

    Awesome video!! Congratulations man, be proud YOU DID IT!!

  • @timlaporte5231
    @timlaporte5231 Před rokem

    Brilliant vlog!! You made it look so easy and so much fun. Bravo Kofuzi!

  • @patxtx_runs
    @patxtx_runs Před rokem +1

    Wonderful video!! Looks like you had a BLAST!!!

  • @daniellangford5497
    @daniellangford5497 Před rokem

    Very cool video! Soaked up the atmosphere very well, that helped me getting a new PR. And I was very happy that I bumped into you after the race 😊 Outstanding race!

  • @MoonDog_98
    @MoonDog_98 Před rokem

    Love all of your videos, this is easily one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

  • @runningwithpete3065
    @runningwithpete3065 Před rokem

    Congrats on Chicago Kofuzi! Inspires me on my runs and appreciate the content!!!

  • @ericchevalley
    @ericchevalley Před rokem +5

    So awesome to see you had a good time out there while pacing a fellow runner! ❤️

  • @runforfun24901
    @runforfun24901 Před rokem

    Rad video!!! Can’t wait the recap and your thought about AW Ultra!

  • @RikhoOrariri
    @RikhoOrariri Před rokem +1

    Always love the way you package and present your race videos. It always gives me chill and make me want to wear my shoes and go for a run. Thanks, Kofuzi!

  • @madmaf6011
    @madmaf6011 Před rokem +1

    Many thanks that was uplifting, what a great video!

  • @dicksonthan
    @dicksonthan Před rokem

    Best running footage and editing..Great work kofuzi !
    Congrats finished strong ...

  • @Ian-oi2pe
    @Ian-oi2pe Před rokem +1

    Great vlog.
    I just smiled all the way through.
    Amazing coverage.

  • @yakiweiss546
    @yakiweiss546 Před rokem +2

    What fun to feel the marathon atmosphere through your footage, I loved it!

  • @jluke313
    @jluke313 Před rokem +1

    Feel like I am with you running Chicago Marathon! So epic, fun, and touching!!!

  • @paultimothyL
    @paultimothyL Před rokem

    Such a great way to run a marathon!! Awesome job pacing and having a great time!! Sad I missed you out there but hopefully I'll be back another year with more time to stick around for the fun!!!😁😁

  • @CJTanodra
    @CJTanodra Před rokem

    Congrats on finishing and enjoying the whole marathon. This inspires me a lot to prepare and run my first marathon. I hope I can enjoy it just like what you did! I'm a follower from the Philippines

  • @mikephillips5483
    @mikephillips5483 Před rokem +8

    Well, that was a freaking delight. Man, I love Chicago.
    Wonderful video--I definitely felt like I was there.

  • @user-ml6qs4zk8z
    @user-ml6qs4zk8z Před rokem +1

    Great job. The course is alwasy so amazing :)

  • @treboltreacy9498
    @treboltreacy9498 Před rokem +1

    Congrats to everybody that has braved this asome expirience at the Chicago marathon. Ive ben around your chanell when you just finished your first. This one you really enjoyed it. 💪🏻made me wanna go back. 🇵🇷

  • @aaronwilliams858
    @aaronwilliams858 Před rokem +1

    Amazing experience and video, thanks for sharing!!

  • @afzanizamidris4515
    @afzanizamidris4515 Před rokem +1

    Looks you really enjoy the run.. congrats and thanks for the awesome video. Always support ur channel 👍👍👍

  • @59ezekiel
    @59ezekiel Před 10 měsíci

    Such a great and motivating video! Thank you!

  • @leonardoferreira6713
    @leonardoferreira6713 Před rokem

    What an amazing video. Great vibe. Many thanks

  • @gaylecongdon9933
    @gaylecongdon9933 Před rokem

    OMW what a brilliant video - you encompassed what running is all about. Thank you soo soo much for this - smiled the whole way through.

  • @joelroman774
    @joelroman774 Před rokem

    Kofuzi amazing video it seems this time you really enjoyed it thanks for sharing this video

  • @Angercmk1
    @Angercmk1 Před rokem

    Great video! It captured all of the energy I was feeling out there! 🎉

  • @cooperstravels5725
    @cooperstravels5725 Před rokem +3

    This year was my first marathon. Thanks for the videos. It was great watching you in previous races and this was a great recap to help remember the buzzz and blur of my first marathon.

  • @erinpropas4771
    @erinpropas4771 Před rokem

    Loved this video! You finished ahead of me but so great to relive this race, what a day! amazing energy, thank you for making these!😻 Affirms how much I love marathoning!!!!!

  • @davidsaxe7077
    @davidsaxe7077 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video! my wife and I love Chicago!! It was great meeting you at the shakeout run. I hope to be back soon. Oh and we love the kofuzi pizza shirt 😁nice surprise.

  • @bichonmomr
    @bichonmomr Před rokem +1

    so awesome. thanks for sharing and congrats 🎉

  • @BEASTxMODE
    @BEASTxMODE Před rokem +2

    Looks so fun! Never ran a marathon, but planning to after watching this 🤙

  • @latebloomerrunner
    @latebloomerrunner Před rokem

    Very well done! Your video is quite inspirational!!!

  • @chelriver
    @chelriver Před rokem

    Your race videos are such a joy to watch. I wish I was capable of having this much fun during a race!

  • @MWAHAHAHAHA414
    @MWAHAHAHAHA414 Před rokem

    What a great video and race for you. Loved your energy. It was my first marathon and I loved it. I had a beer shot from the same lady in Pilsen. 🍻

  • @wfang520l7
    @wfang520l7 Před rokem

    lovely, amazing, goose bumping, great video!

  • @davidjuson5608
    @davidjuson5608 Před rokem

    Jolly good show!
    And it looked such great fun.

  • @KyleMcCueRunning
    @KyleMcCueRunning Před rokem

    You had too much fun, just too much fun sir. Also enjoyed that you showed the clip of coughing on some aid station drink haha. 🍻

  • @scheddar2733
    @scheddar2733 Před rokem

    Great video! My love affair with your city and race continues! Could not have asked for a better day, I needed this redemptive race after last year's disaster! Have to say, I wasn't a fan of the changes from 20-24. Seeing other runners to my left was a surprise as I prayed they were behind, not ahead of me... until I saw the mile 24 marker on the other side and I hadn't gotten to 23, lol. Needless to say, that was the longest mile of the day! As always, your love for the event bleeds into your videos which is why they are so great to watch, they successfully evoke the wonder and joy of the day! Great job! I STAN Kofuzi!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      Yeah, they need to hide that mile 24 marker. I didn’t like that

  • @mariamcclain3722
    @mariamcclain3722 Před rokem

    I love watching your videos, you do a great job! Looks like you were having so much fun! As the matter of fact, I thought "I wonder if Kofuzi is here!" when I ran the thing Sunday :)

  • @kit7579
    @kit7579 Před rokem

    It was so fun watching your Chicago Marathon experience in 4K quality. I got to see other runners and spectators and I was glad you were having such a great time without the pressure of a PR.

  • @xoxoChrissyxo
    @xoxoChrissyxo Před rokem +1

    Your energy is unmatched it brings tears to my eyes LOL

  • @oliverng3240
    @oliverng3240 Před rokem

    Awesome video Mike! I wished I had met you on race day. We were in the same red C corral. Love the highlights of the course and your interaction with the fans and crowd. You really know how to energize the people and likewise feed off their positive support. Awesome race!! 😀👌🏻🌟💯🎉

  • @TheAdrian1977
    @TheAdrian1977 Před rokem

    Sweet home Chicago! Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @tabhunter8775
    @tabhunter8775 Před rokem

    The delight you seem to get from running is so contagious - you make me want to put my shoes on and hit the park! Great video K-man. Keep enjoying yourself 👍

  • @MichaelWangtheGreat
    @MichaelWangtheGreat Před rokem +5

    So cool running into you during the race yesterday!! You’re taller than I expected 😂

  • @kimberlove94
    @kimberlove94 Před rokem +1

    This was my first Chicago Marathon and I watched your tips video before the weekend. Came back to your channel to see how you did - looks like you had an amazing day! This video captured the experience perfectly - so much fun and so much support along the way!