Runner's Weekend - Chicago Marathon 2022

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  • A big city marathon is more than just a race, it's an entire weekend event. Here is the full story from my weekend in Chicago for the 2022 Chicago Marathon.
    0:00 intro
    0:40 travel to Chicago
    1:18 Tracksmith
    2:39 my favorite sandwich
    3:28 Rabbit
    5:09 Chicago Marathon expo
    6:20 filming content for Relay
    7:40 Kofuzi Run Club
    12:18 Hoka
    12:55 pre-dinner Saturday
    13:35 the marathon
    15:47 the after party
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Komentáře • 228

  • @TheFODRunner
    @TheFODRunner Před rokem +123

    These “runner weekend” videos are quite possibly some of the best running content out there… absolutely brilliant 👏

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +14

      thank you. I do really enjoy making these so much

    • @michaelcrossman8739
      @michaelcrossman8739 Před rokem +4

      I’ve been watching your running shoes reviews for awhile now and my girlfriend ran Chicago this year….I saw you pass by at mile 13 and yelled your name like some groupie! What a great trip to Chicago, an amazing city. Love your videos, keep up the good work.

  • @levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183

    Somehow these Runner’s Weekend videos are so beautifully done that it’s more than a cliche to say it’s the next best thing to being there-which I keep saying😂! In a way it’s even better because if we were there in person, we probably wouldn’t be able to get to every single one of those venues and events, and certainly not without you. Also, like everyone else, I appreciate the context addendum about “YourRunningBuddy”! It’s like a fairy tale ending, but not an ending. Always more to come.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      We’ll have to try and hit up more events together in Boston

  • @AbbeyRoad1962
    @AbbeyRoad1962 Před rokem +11

    fantastic video. Running is life changing. Whether your fast or slow.

  • @ianlowe4126
    @ianlowe4126 Před rokem +2

    On the finish line of the 2015 Berlin marathon I met Otto and Michael from Chicago and from that moment a friendship was forged that will last a lifetime. This year finally I made it to this amazing city to see and stay with my friends again and run this incredible race. There were times during the race where I felt the crowds were carrying me personally around the course such was the love. Thank you my friends and thank you Chicago for the race of a lifetime. See you again someday. Ian 🇬🇧

  • @whelgermono
    @whelgermono Před rokem +5

    Waaaiiitt!! Is that me?? Thank you for making my first World Marathon Major and my 50th birthday a memorable one. What a weekend that is. I thank you also for the impact of all your videos to the running community 🤙🏼 🍻🍕

  • @Stringdude86
    @Stringdude86 Před rokem +1

    Watched most of your videos over the years, this one is a top 3 for me. Such good quality with a variety of unique things which made it feel like I was there. Keep up the great work!

  • @Vixus7
    @Vixus7 Před rokem +7

    It was great seeing you again Mike and thanks for the organizing the great shakeout run + post run pizza. Was hoping to run along side you like last year but glad that you stuck by your friend who helped you start it all. After watching your videos for so many years and studying all your shoe reviews, I just wanted to report that I finally managed to sub 3 for the first time after training for the past 4 years! Thanks for being such a great inspiration to the running community and will cheer you on at NYCM! … Hope you do another shakeout run in NYC.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      yes!! great job on the sub 3!
      we'll have a shakeout for NYC. I'll be at the BITR event on Saturday, but I'm also planning a smaller shakeout for Friday afternoon

  • @NandoLofi
    @NandoLofi Před 7 měsíci

    I currently struggle with health dissatisfaction, obesity, low energy levels, and a general sadness about my life circumstances. Despite all that, I am starting my running routine tomorrow morning. Your videos inspired me to do something I never thought I'd want to do. Run, for fun. Thank you 💜

  • @TracyK6066
    @TracyK6066 Před rokem +9

    This was my first Chicago Marathon and my first time at one of your shakeout runs! It was amazing. This weekend felt like a dream. I met so many awesome people at Lou's who had so many interesting running stories and I also got to reconnect with friends who I met at the BITR Boston Marathon run earlier this year. It felt like one big party/reunion!
    Thanks for all that you do and helping make my marathon weekend experience so great!

  • @joyaclub
    @joyaclub Před rokem +6

    I visited Chicago about 4 years ago. It's such a great town from the people to the architecture, and the waterfront. Looks like you had a fantastic weekend revisiting your hometown.

  • @jifford1
    @jifford1 Před rokem +5

    Very impressed Ko! You are puttin in the work. All the way around. You give so much to the running community and they/we absolutely love you for it. Keep killin it. Thank you!

  • @marsme7511
    @marsme7511 Před rokem

    Just perfect! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ALEXANDROCONSTANTE
    @ALEXANDROCONSTANTE Před rokem

    Congrats! Amazing Kofuzi! Keep pushing!!!

  • @dkphysique007
    @dkphysique007 Před rokem +1

    Nice one Kofuzi. Great running content⭐️👍🏻

  • @sdjimenez89
    @sdjimenez89 Před rokem +3

    Hey Kofuzi, thank you for this video. I’m in the middle of my first marathon training and somewhere along the last 2 weeks I lost a little motivation. This video sparked that again in me. The inspiration and motivation this video gave me, well I just want to say thank you for that.
    - Stephanie J.

  • @traildawg4242
    @traildawg4242 Před rokem

    Fantastic as always, just keeps getting better 🎉

  • @benjaminbrushaber5220
    @benjaminbrushaber5220 Před rokem +5

    It was so awesome to be a part of this!! Thanks for helping make my first Chicago marathon so special!!!

  • @TheAnikdam
    @TheAnikdam Před rokem

    Love this stuff!

  • @stephenrobinson4449
    @stephenrobinson4449 Před rokem

    Thank you for a great video and your inspirational words! You have such a great way with these!

  • @cherylross1
    @cherylross1 Před rokem

    This video is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @dorins3787
    @dorins3787 Před rokem

    Brilliant video!!

  • @stoicrunner2757
    @stoicrunner2757 Před rokem

    Great stuff again, Mike! Love the running buddy story.

  • @PYBourque
    @PYBourque Před rokem

    Very nice and inspiring video Kofuzi. These runner weekend videos are by far my favorite content on CZcams :)

  • @DevRunner
    @DevRunner Před rokem +2

    Love these behind the scenes adventures! So much fun and excitement in the orbit around such a major event as the marathon. Cool to hang with your buddy and catch up.... That's what it's really all about! Keep pushing Mike!

  • @gkweeks11
    @gkweeks11 Před rokem

    This is what it's all about. Love seeing your well earned success Mike

  • @jaibeingjai
    @jaibeingjai Před rokem

    Amazing and also a great reflection on how running changes lives. Keep inspiring 👏🏽

  • @raja1949100
    @raja1949100 Před rokem

    I love all your video and you inspire us to be better human beings. Thank you for everything and wish you all the success.

  • @ET-we3yo
    @ET-we3yo Před rokem +1

    My wife and I just ran Chicago and all of your videos helped us get prepared for it. We both PR'ed and loved the race and the city. Will be cheering you on at the nyc marathon!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      congratulations on the PRs!

  • @charriso
    @charriso Před rokem

    Awesome video, Mike! I love these runner’s weekend vids so much and this one had extra feels. I’m so glad you and your running buddy ran it together and it all comes full circle. You’ve inspired me to keep pushing forward with my goals! 💙

  • @CLTRunningR
    @CLTRunningR Před rokem

    Thank you for posting this! I got to relive this weekend all over! It was my first marathon, and I had the absolute BEST time!

  • @LuisBecerra79
    @LuisBecerra79 Před rokem +1

    What a great weekend, and it ended with a well spent time at the marathon pacing your Buddy 👍🏼. Congrats again to you and your friend also. 🙌🏼🙌🏼. That’s the marathon I’m aiming for my next one.

  • @nberkel
    @nberkel Před rokem

    Definitely appreciate the effort you put into these videos. Super bummed I wasn't in town yet for the meetup! Thanks for sharing your story at the end too ✌️

  • @ThomasBeckingham
    @ThomasBeckingham Před rokem

    Epic video!
    And the synthwave tune was perfect! Had me feeling all the feels.

  • @keltsuru8068
    @keltsuru8068 Před rokem +1

    Had an awesome weekend in Chicago, a large part due to the privilege of participating in your terrific shakeout. Thank you so much for all that you do to inspire us and for your contribution to the running community.

  • @ChristopherBlake37
    @ChristopherBlake37 Před rokem

    Wish I could like this twice! So inspirational 💪 Hope to see you there one year!

  • @christianschobinger1131
    @christianschobinger1131 Před rokem +3

    Great story, I watched your race video and thought, that running is just pure fun without pressure of a time in mind. One of your best stories so far, thx a lot for sharing 😊

  • @andorkish
    @andorkish Před rokem

    This video was fantastic.

  • @TheRunningRRT
    @TheRunningRRT Před rokem

    Always great content! Hope to merry ya in NYC!

  • @romrome
    @romrome Před rokem

    Love, love, love the back story. Thank you for sharing good vibes Mike! Congratulations to you and your buddy! 🙌

  • @jonbummer
    @jonbummer Před rokem

    Running is to be enjoyed. Running is about friendship. Great video!

  • @JohnSmith-rx2uv
    @JohnSmith-rx2uv Před rokem

    Congratulations man! Loved the Starship Trooper acknowledgement at the end :D

  • @dazdarren9926
    @dazdarren9926 Před rokem

    Love the story about you and your running buddy at the end

  • @GJuu-jd3vv
    @GJuu-jd3vv Před rokem

    Best contents of all for recording “ what’s going on” runner’s weekend

  • @brettread5738
    @brettread5738 Před rokem

    Well done Ko. Hope to be there next year and celebrate with you. Great video as always.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      looking forward to it!

  • @Arif_Run4Life
    @Arif_Run4Life Před rokem +3

    Really enjoyed your video. Your story is similar to mine. I too had health issues before getting into running and now I have ran 9 marathons. I'm going for my 10th in Indy.

  • @kapacorro
    @kapacorro Před rokem

    Much love from Spain!

  • @tomtigermc
    @tomtigermc Před rokem

    Great recap Ko and thank you for sharing your story and how you restarted your run journey and it was all about your run buddy bringing you along and repaying him back in running Chicago with him this year stride for stride 🤜🤛

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      this race meant a lot to me. thanks for watching

  • @316skim
    @316skim Před rokem +3

    Such an honor to meet you!!! Keep up the great content. You are inspiring 💫

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      great to meet you too!

  • @abeanon8381
    @abeanon8381 Před rokem

    Best Runner's Weekend yet. The crew rolled out to that shakeout in full force!

  • @december25guy
    @december25guy Před rokem

    The Storm Trooper story is SO COOL!!

  • @Matterzzz
    @Matterzzz Před rokem +1

    Nice meeting you at the shake out! Chicago was my first marathon and it did not disappoint!

  • @Runderestimated
    @Runderestimated Před rokem

    Nothing but vibes! 🏃🏾‍♂️

  • @young-spark
    @young-spark Před rokem

    Great vid! I ran Chicago last year and joined your shakeout run. I'm recounting those memories from your video today. I ended up running Berlin this year but I will be back in Chicago one day to run the race again!!

  • @ianharris3216
    @ianharris3216 Před rokem

    Such a good video. Thank you.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      thanks for watching!

  • @philiphurter
    @philiphurter Před rokem

    Wow Kofuzi, run on!👍🏻

  • @Anthony-pr1cy
    @Anthony-pr1cy Před rokem

    Awesome to see the growth of the shake out runs over time!

  • @andrianamadz7244
    @andrianamadz7244 Před rokem

    Amazing!

  • @RunnersCorner2024
    @RunnersCorner2024 Před rokem +2

    Thank you for inspiring me going into Toronto this weekend. Great video and it’s amazing so many lives changed by running. Hats off to you for perfect splits in Chicago

  • @leonaleewong
    @leonaleewong Před rokem +1

    This runner’s weekend was fabulous, just like the others!! Especially loved your shoutout to your running buddy….where would we be without those who matter the most.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      it was an incredible weekend

  • @EnvyTraxus
    @EnvyTraxus Před rokem

    incredible!!

  • @markchangcoco5427
    @markchangcoco5427 Před rokem

    I am sad I missed it but glad it looked so awesome! 🎉

  • @kelvinlam220
    @kelvinlam220 Před rokem +1

    Awesome

  • @DJYRedbirds
    @DJYRedbirds Před rokem

    Amazing video, Mike! You’re a fantastic storyteller!

  • @skaylesh
    @skaylesh Před rokem +1

    What a brilliant video with great content. I also suffer from vertigo issues and running helps so much - it's a form of vestibular therapy and helps the brain reconcile the inputs from our eyes and ears.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      it was such a good group!

  • @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos

    Great video and hopefully next year I can join you at Chicago Marathon aka Kofuzi- fest 😎

  • @Grcly44
    @Grcly44 Před rokem

    Fantastic! I especially loved the end to see where you've come and how you got motivated to get there. Keep it coming, my man! Hope to see you out on our local CL trails again soon...maybe a beer at the local brewery some time would be rad!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I've tried many of the brews but never at the brewery itself. Let's do it

  • @jimduyck
    @jimduyck Před rokem

    Thank you for being you, Mike! 🙌

  • @karlbratby4349
    @karlbratby4349 Před rokem

    Awesome content... Nuff said.

  • @escoacorrere
    @escoacorrere Před rokem

    Was really nice to finally meet and interview you!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      great to spend some time with you!

  • @HuyNguyenLaTui
    @HuyNguyenLaTui Před rokem

    Yooo, I got in Chicago next year so I'm watching this to get a feel for it. I hope to see you there in 2023, Michael.

  • @anthonyjpaul
    @anthonyjpaul Před rokem

    Lovely to meet you! Thank you for the shakeout run, your efforts are very much appreciated. Was my first deep dish experience 😃

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      hope you enjoyed the pizza!

  • @robertfarris7375
    @robertfarris7375 Před rokem

    A man has everything if he has friends. ✌

  • @davidsaxe7077
    @davidsaxe7077 Před rokem

    Best weekend ever!!! ❤ 🍕 🏃🏽‍♂️

  • @Greg-me8le
    @Greg-me8le Před rokem +3

    The videos keep getting better and better. For those of us that did not run Chicago this year we feel like we were there. Years ago it was a Chicago Marathon video that initially brought me to your channel after I ran it. Even back then the quality was great to relive the day's experience.

  • @yoyosquad5717
    @yoyosquad5717 Před rokem +1

    I was working the gel station on Taylor Street, you thanked us volunteers. Then I realized it was you that ran by and I started fan buying. I turned to my teammate and said "bro it's Kofuzi!" That was definitely a highlight for me, Thank you

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      thanks so much for volunteering!

  • @adamrobertson7835
    @adamrobertson7835 Před rokem

    That’s me!! 😱
    Great to meet you. Real shame to miss the run, pizza and t-shirts (can you sell them?!) as I’d already done the Abbott 5k.
    Videos over the weekend have been superb and gave the perfect overview of running the Chicago marathon!

  • @user-ml6qs4zk8z
    @user-ml6qs4zk8z Před rokem

    Run with important buddy is also a PB (personal responsibility). So glad to see you run together and heading to the finish line.

  • @ctscan1549
    @ctscan1549 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your weekend with us. Wish I could've been there (bad planner here 😋). Congrats to you and your buddy!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      next year?

    • @ctscan1549
      @ctscan1549 Před rokem

      @@kofuzi I guess I'd better start planning now. Haha. But yes, next year.

  • @benjames6433
    @benjames6433 Před rokem

    Strait Fire 🔥

  • @javiersong
    @javiersong Před rokem

    @kofuzi great inspirational ending! See you at CIM!

  • @MichaelsLifeAcademy
    @MichaelsLifeAcademy Před rokem

    Awesome video! i really want to use Chicago Marathon in the future! :) it looks so much fun!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      best race in the world

  • @jaycoane6127
    @jaycoane6127 Před rokem

    First time running Chicago and as you said, not my best finish but a perfect race experience. So much spectator activity it was hard to concentrate on pace lol. Sorry I missed your shakeout but I did too much the day before. Great video as always!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      so happy to hear you had a great race experience!

  • @cchungy
    @cchungy Před rokem +1

    Looks like an amazing weekend!

  • @CR-ew9gl
    @CR-ew9gl Před rokem

    The ShakeOut Run looked sooo cool, so many people👋

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem

      I was overwhelmed with the positivity

  • @popopopo4981
    @popopopo4981 Před rokem

    wow i didnt notice that this video has some context at the end.. i thought its all about the fan club.. until i have continue watching.. had to stop before coz of working office time, youtube is blocked..
    running is really ❤❤❤ ...
    congrats to you and your buddy..

  • @hiroshihamada4700
    @hiroshihamada4700 Před rokem

    Thank you 🙏 nice to see you maybe next time I’ll join your social run!

  • @jaramieblack3310
    @jaramieblack3310 Před rokem

    I ran the 22 Chicago marathon last week and WOW! That was my first marathon ever so the bar has been set high. Can’t wait to run it again in the future. I have NYC in a few weeks too!

  • @prince99Chicago
    @prince99Chicago Před rokem

    We love chicago ❤❤❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💜🤟

  • @drfunk1216
    @drfunk1216 Před rokem +1

    I associate Chicago marathon to Kofuzi. I hope you keep doing them! It’s a great race!

  • @WendyCityPro
    @WendyCityPro Před rokem

    This really makes me homesick. I spent 19 years living and running (and filming races) in Chicago. I miss Fleet Feet, the marathon… and Potbelly subs! I wish I’d met you before I moved to LA.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      Potbelly is underrated

    • @WendyCityPro
      @WendyCityPro Před rokem

      Not in my world! I highly recommend ordering The Wreck.

  • @Run_Farah_Run
    @Run_Farah_Run Před rokem

    What a great weekend of events! Thank you and Asics for an outstanding shake out run (Lily already stole the pizza cutter😂!)
    Great seeing you the other runners out there 🙌

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      great to see you again! hope to see you in Houston!

    • @Run_Farah_Run
      @Run_Farah_Run Před rokem

      @@kofuzi absolutely!
      Please let me know if I can be of any help if you make it down here.

  • @ShoeFinderMan
    @ShoeFinderMan Před rokem

    awesome video. Was wondering about the guy you ran with. Thought he was the lucky subscriber to have you as his pace maker. Now I see he's the one who borught into this running world :)

  • @matthiassventoest6800

    Beautiful

  • @ChristianRunsNY
    @ChristianRunsNY Před rokem

    Awesome!

  • @JoshL84
    @JoshL84 Před rokem

    I'm glad I was able to attend the shakeout run. Chicago marathon was a very enjoyable race. It's the only marathon where I felt very relaxed from beginning to end.

  • @popopopo4981
    @popopopo4981 Před rokem

    yo whats going on!!!
    club getting bigger n bigger i see!!!❤❤❤

  • @bpg201
    @bpg201 Před rokem

    So cool. Making me even more excited for the Marine Corps marathon in 2 weeks.....which hasn't taken place live since 2019! I'm undertrained since Covid got me back in August....plan to just walk as much as I need to and finish.

  • @macsmachine
    @macsmachine Před rokem

    Same for me in the Houston Marathon in January. I’ve lived there and run the marathon for the last 10 years. My work relocated me to Dallas this year so going to run Houston 2023 as a tourist. Staying in a hotel downtown is going to be a very different experience. Really looking forward to it.

  • @michaeldominic2070
    @michaeldominic2070 Před rokem

    Wow, great story about you and your friend, that gave me chills! I wish I would have made the Shakeout run but I didn't know the details lol. Hopefully there will be a Shakeout in Tokyo!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před rokem +1

      I'm planning on it, but it may come down to whether local health regulations will permit it

  • @jmbaug1229
    @jmbaug1229 Před 10 měsíci

    I am a beginner runner 🏃‍♂️ I came across your content recently since then I have been studying all your videos.
    Your CZcams is awesome 👌🏼
    I am currently preparing to run Tokyo Marathon next year ... hoping to run NYC or and Chicago marathon one day 🙏🏻
    💙 from London.
    J.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  Před 10 měsíci

      Thanks for watching. Happy running!