Houston Half Marathon - A Runner's Weekend
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- The Houston Marathon weekend features a variety of distances. This year, I'm hoping to finally update my old half marathon PB from 2019 by running the Aramco Houston Half Marathon.
0:00 intro
0:27 Shakeout
2:20 Expo
3:39 Kofuzi run club
6:30 flatlay
7:43 half marathon
11:16 cheering on the marathoners
13:31 finding Ben Johnson
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Your exchange with Fiona at the end is why I love racing. You suffer with strangers and help pull each other through it.
Can’t beat a runners weekend with Mike over breakfast! Great pb🎉
Ko ~ HI there!!!! I am ABSOLUTELY THRILLED to have met you out there on the course of the Aramco Houston Half Marathon! You did a spectacular job, running with that extending camera and not tripping over it. Couldn't have been easy, man. ;) My wonderful ol' friend Keith Sinclair, from our days working with the New York Road Runners back in the 1990s, was the one who told me about this video. THANK YOU again for your courage and curiosity and sweetness!
Congrats on the 1st place AG Fiona 🏆🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 👏🏼👏🏼
so glad you found the video Fiona! everyone here is a Fiona fan!
the kofuzi run club is super impressed by your amazing finish!! congrats!!!!
@@LuisBecerra79 Thank you. I cannot take anything for granted -- just lucky to reach the start line in fine fettle. :)
@@kofuzi You are a wonderful guy, I can see that! Everyone writing here is YOUR FAN. :)
Congrats again on the PB! That surprise support at 25.2 was killer - sent me down the chute in the low 6s! 🔥
Congrats Andrew!!! 💪🏼
Bang on! 😉
@@steevie76 but did you scream “MidLife Wanker” 😆😆😆😆. Good to hear your voice on a video again steevie 👍🏼
@@LuisBecerra79 yessir! 🤠
Way to put in that work! Congrats again!
Kudos to Fiona for pacing and being 1st in her age group! :)
she ran like clockwork. so consistent
Insane for a woman in that age to run that fast!
Fiona is not only a local legend. She's a legend. And you could NOT find a nicer person. Never bet against her though. She is a warrior!
@@kofuzi Dear, new friend. It's Fiona Bayly here, and I just posted a separate comment to you upon seeing some of that excellent video. It's all wonderful. :) Do you remember, when we were chugging past those fountains near the museum section, I said "I love you," in response to your kind comment about my steady pace...? Well, yeah, I didn't even know you and I loved you! It's simply that I madly LOVE the sport of running, and I madly LOVE those lovely people such as yourself who also madly LOVE it. I could go on. You get my drift. But, wow, I gather you PR'd, and I'm STOKED for you!!!!
@@nicolesinquee7043 Oh my GOODNESS, Nicole, you are everywhere. HA HA HA! I love you!!! I'd had no idea I was even in this nice fellow's video until a former NYRR co-worker drew my attention to it a couple days ago, and then I see these posts and I learn that Michael/Ko is a WONDERFUL individual with so much support behind him, too! On the course he had kind words & warm encouragement for everyone.
THATS MY TEACHER!
I made the video!!! 13:02 Orange shoes and singlet. You were out recording mostly the wheelchair that was coming by but I caught a glimpse and yelled your name! You gave me the fist pump! Helped me on the last mile! 3:29:18 PB!
Fiona is amazing. One of the many amazing masters runners out there!
She is a Beast!
My Fiona story is that I was running the Clinton (MO) Half Marathon in 2020 when an obviously fit masters runner started moving up in the pack toward me. I love my fellow geezers so at a turnaround I yelled encouragement at her. Later I looked her up because I hadn't seen her around town. This was the middle of the lockdown and only red states were doing races, so Fiona had hopped on a plane to Kansas City just to run a half!!! That's hardcore.
Oh my goodness, you are too kind. An old friend just alerted me to this video by Michael (I'm still not sure whether he goes by Michael, or Ko!) but I'm floored by these kind comments. Michael is a BRILLIANT new pal.
@@TenSapphires You MADE MY DAY with your funny comment here. At 5 feet tall, I aspire to be a beast at all times. :). THank you.
@@tvbarn Wow, YOU ARE WONDERFUL. You've just made me laugh out loud here at work -- I cannot tell you how much your recollection here means to me. Wasn't that an interesting time -- and a wonderful race in Clinton, MO. I will never forget your writing about it here.
Congratulations on that PB brother! Thanks for the awesome run club and for hyping me up at the end of my race!🚀
so impressed with your time, especially that you did it in a daily trainer!!
Hearing your cheers for the other runners legit brought tears to my eyes. The running community is amazing. Congrats on your PB Ko!!! I cannot wait to run Houston next year.
Thanks for presenting my hometown htown so nicely! You did great 1:25! Fiona tough as heck. I got a 2:50 in the marathon good for 3rd age group 50-55. My 25th Houston marathon. And great meeting you at the shakeout. Love that you seek out the love. Keep it up Ko!
congratulations!!
My sentiments exactly. Thanks Mike. .
This is hysterical. :) I love your comment here. I had never met Michael (Ko) before seeing him on the course and sharing a laugh or two as we ran, and I only learned of this video yesterday from another running friend! You are so kind to mention me. Thank you.
@@fionabayly9239 come to Kofuzi Run Club at 1pm central. You are a legend on there already. everyone wants to hear from you!
The moment between you and Fiona at the finish line was precious, congrats to both of you👏Incredible video, really captured how great the race was!
Congrats on your PB! Huge respect to Fiona!! 1:20 age 55-59 💪💪💪 Great to see footage of Phily too 😊👌
the end cut scene of you just eating different things is my vibe 😌😌
Tafari is a certified W
No Way! I am in the USA "James" kit at 8:52. I got to chat with Tafari miles 9-11. Love the shot of the Half/Full split. Congrats on the PR!
Fiona!!! You Beast!!!!!!!! I swear I am tearing up right now!!! This is beautiful. Thankyou so so much!
Ha ha ha! Your words fill me with joy. Your wonderful heart. I hadn't even know about this whole thread until a day ago. Hadn't known Michael/Ko, hadn't a clue what he was going to do with his camera on the course -- I just knew he and I laughed while running together. :)
Congratulations on the PB! Awesome recap, I can literally feel the hype and joy.
This year I decided to participate in my first official run, the Brooklyn half. You were a big inspiration for me to start running, hopefully I’ll get the chance to thank you in person in the near future ❤️👍🏽
2:52 lol those "fitting rooms"
Fiona is goals! Great job!
Ha ha ha! YOU are sweet for saying this. Thank you for giving me a laugh. My friend alerted me to this great guy Michael/Ko. and this video just yesterday, so I'm discovering a world of warmth and I'm floored. :)
Congrats!!! And that's awesome that you ran with Fiona!! I used to work at the same place as her and she's a LEGEND
Another great weekend wrap and huge kudos on your PR! Makes me want to do the HM there next year. I loved seeing you cheer on the marathon finishers and hearing @steevie76 screaming for you.
❤❤❤
Love those moments around 12:40 and onward. I’d be running out of my shoes with you shouting encouragement like that at me. Beautiful stuff ❤
it was the best part of the day
I have been Houston Race in 2023. It is an amazing experience. I still remember so many guys pissed together before running. Hahahaha😅.
Dude your ability to capture beautiful shots while running at pb effort is insane. Congrats on the the pb and thanks for another great watch!
I saw a dude running holding a camera on a gimbal during our Rock n' Roll Arizona half marathon yesterday, and I thought of you and how incredible your times are considering you're carrying that and filming. Great job, as always, taking us with you!
Aaaand I saw that the guy posted his video on CZcams, so of course I scrolled through until I found myself.
Congrats on that PB, shoutout to Tafari and Fiona for absolutely ballin
YOU are a LOVE for the shout-out. Before yesterday, I'd never even heard of Michael/Ko, but boy was he a cool dude to meet on the course! A terrific pal, Keith Sinclair, alerted me to this video a day ago. I am laughing my way through some of these terrific comments.
@@fionabayly9239 alright we found Fiona.. Great job. Mike is a great guy
Some running channels bore me..yours is utterly great!
When you cheer runners with such a full heart it always makes me super teary..you are so genuine Mike.
Well done on your PB 🎉
Awesome recap and congrats on the PB. Love the encouragement you gave to the marathoners too!
Congrats sir!!! Thanks for all you do for running and runners!!
Congrats on a great race. Love to see all the training work out. Thanks for bringing us along
That was quick 🔥🔥
Congrats! Great running and great filming as always!
That was quick… just like your half marathon! Great running. Hoping to run the same time in March, thanks for the inspiration 😊
Congrats on the half PR!! Great work as always 👏🏽
Congrats! You’re a constant inspiration.
Congratulations Kofuzi!!! 🥳🇨🇦
Following your training for this race on your socials and CZcams, and seeing you get that new PB felt almost as rewarding as if I did it myself! The extra motivation for my own training through the cold Canadian weather we're having here. Congratulations and thanks for another amazing video!🔥
You’re always making the best of the best videos Ko🙌🏻 Looked like this weekend was SO much fun!
Great job!!! This is so inspiring!!!
This video was a great way to start my day. So fun watching your enthusiasm and the impact you have at races.
Big congrats on your PB. I did the full. 3rd time. Loved the video as always. You nailed it as it is just an awesome race and so well organized. Keep up the great work
Excellent recap! Enjoyed meeting you at the shakeout run and congrats on the PR!
Congratulations on the PB! 👊 So glad we got to meet IRL and that you had another brilliant time in Houston! Until next time 🤠
Congratz to your PB, good job! Love your vlogs!
Congratulations! It was great to meet you at the finish! A milestone in my running journey to be in one of your videos. (even for a second ). Thank you for what you do for the running community.
Nice work on the PB! You’re looking to have another solid season! Love these runners weekend videos. You showcase the places you go and the people at the event so well, it’s a joy to watch.
What a fun and wholesome race recap video! Cheers to the PR!
Yay! Another Runners Weekend video - I really look forward to these. You do a great job with filming content, the editing and music. Thanks for continuing to inspire me to keep training despite a bunch of so-called obstacles. I also appreciate seeing all of the destination races you feature in the Runners Weekend series so that I can see what they all look like and how well or poorly they are organized. I can't travel at this time, but it sure would be fun to find a very affordable 5 or 10K race to travel to in the future! Maybe Houston, who knows. Thank you :)
❤❤❤ just love it❤❤❤ love how you're cheering the other runners on. You make it look easy to run a half! Congrats again! Way to go on that PB! 🎉 🔥 🏃♂️
Congratulations on that PB. Also you got this video out very quickly. Great Job!
Congrats on the PB!! As always, enjoy your runner weekend videos :) Full of energy and good vibe!
Really well done!!! 💪
And, as always, love the video 🤩
Awesome video, really like your weekend build up videos. Brilliant run, you was in the pain cave and the lady with you was amazing. ❤
What a race man! Thanks for sharing the adventure. Hope to hear a race breakdown soon!
An other wonderful video to watch. I love these weekend ones. So many amazing efforts including your own. Well done!
Congrats on the pb 🎉 I enjoyed this one so much! 😊 your runners weekends look hard and laid back at the same time 😄
Congrats on the PB and wonderful video, as always!!
I just checked Fiona's time. She finished 1st on her division F55-60. Amazing!
Thank you so much for this! I am still amazed over Michael -- I'd never even met the guy until seeing him besdie me with his camera!!!! It was an old friend, Keith Sinclair, who contacted me to check out the video, and lo and behold, I see a whole collection of LOVELY people commenting. Michael must be stupendous.
Congrats on the PB! Well done!
Amazing! So glad I was able to join the group run this time!
Fantastic result! Well done. Such an enspiring video!
Beautiful … wow ..❤
Good running to ya before your race mike! Congrats on the pb. Enjoy these recaps!
Such a big fan! I’m glad you enjoyed!!!
Praise Mr. Tafari Khan
Good post. Gives motivation for the running year to come 💪
Another epic Kofuzi video. Incredible PB. Love from the UK. Lets goooooo!! 🎉
Congrats on the PB. You are awesome!!!
I never miss every Runners Weekend edition by @kofuzi
Congratulations 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Watching your marathon videos makes me really emotional! Well done on the PB, fantastic work! Well done Fiona, was so happy to see our girl Phily! You’re a beautiful human for cheering everyone on after you had finished 💖 Love the spirit, thank you for sharing 💖
Well done. thank you for sharing the really nice video. it takes us on a journey
HUGE congrats with the PB Mike!! You did absolutely incredible!!!
I remember when you were happy to break 20 in the 5k in 2020. This is amazing!! Great job
Another fantastic video, no surprise there. Another PR, also no surprise. Great job and congratulations!
Congrats on the PB and an excellent race! Houston was my first marathon and it was an amazing day Sunday, hoping for many more.
Awesome run Kofuzi!!! And an amazing video as usual. I'm hooked on your race videos. Great job documenting the experiences!
thanks for watching!
Great job, and I loved the way you cheered in the other runners! 🎉
Congrats on the PB! It was a great running weekend! I finally got a solid BQ and a PB just so grateful! Thank you for bringing us inspiring videos appreciate your hard work!
Congrats for running an amazing run!
Congrats!
Another job well done sir!
Epic PB! Congratulations 🎉
Looking forward to watching this with my Monday pasta supper hour. Nice job!
congrats on the PR! that fiona lady WOW!! absolute beasttt
Congratulations on the PB 🎉
Thanks for representing our city so well! Congrats on the PB! 🙏🏼
Loved that Rory Linkletter (great result the next day - clearly due to the shakeout) and Ryan Hall attended. Very cool.
they didn't attend. it was a flyby
@@kofuzi next time, then!
Congratulations Mike! 🎉💪🤙🙌
Congratulations Mike!
Fiona is amazing. I ran with her most of the 2023 SacTown 10 miler. Super consistent pacer!
I am laughing over your kind words. I have never thought of myself as good at pacing -- I've no idea what I'm doing, really, when I run, I just "feel it out" as I go ... so what you say here truly moves me. Thank you. It was only yesterday that Keith Sinclair, an old NYC running pal, told me about this whole video and that Michael Ko was a popular blogger. Wow. What LOVELY people. :)
@@fionabayly9239 ❤❤ I must have gotten lucky that day! 😂
Another solid running weekend vid!!!!As Ko mentioned , sometimes running weekend video didn’t make high views but they are my favorite (may be because I join some of them so I feel connected) please continue doing it!!! ❤🎉🎉🎉❤
Congratulations on the new PB! Such a great time!
Gotta love those super wide roads. Nice job on the PR!
Congrats 😊
Great job!!!!
Im very hapoy with your race congrats again!!!🎉🎉🎉
10:50 ... woooowwwww, huge congratulation. Simply amazing.