A Serious Runner on Race Morning (Brooklyn Half Marathon)

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @tversetti
    @tversetti 7 місяців тому +46

    I've finally understood the serious runner. He's a native new yorker. It all makes sense now

  • @LuisBecerra79
    @LuisBecerra79 7 місяців тому +20

    “The excuses are planted” 🤣😂😆

  • @shougo4453
    @shougo4453 7 місяців тому +19

    I hope one day to be serious enough to wear Tracksmith..🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @themechanic4409
    @themechanic4409 7 місяців тому +20

    The best part of the video was the last picture.

  • @terryfurlong518
    @terryfurlong518 7 місяців тому +35

    "No human is limited". Proof that Kipchoge does not follow me on Strava. If he did he would know better.

    • @Kelly_Ben
      @Kelly_Ben 7 місяців тому

      😂😂😂

    • @nazzles
      @nazzles 6 місяців тому

      😂!!!

  • @maddenap
    @maddenap 7 місяців тому +10

    I was already on the subway heading to the start line when you were just waking up 🤣

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley51 7 місяців тому +12

    As a serious runner I can’t understand why actual Kipchoge wallpaper isn’t being sold. It would be perfect in the room where I display all my Turkey Trot 5k finisher medals 😆🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

    • @christopherbrand5360
      @christopherbrand5360 7 місяців тому

      There’s a business opportunity. Licensing the image might be $$$ though

  • @thelostroad
    @thelostroad 2 місяці тому +1

    funny how in races where I try to do this, I actually don't do as well. But on races where I don't do this, I do better 🤷‍♀

  • @1519Spring
    @1519Spring 7 місяців тому +7

    Neat that your parents got to play themselves (perfect casting!) and you didn’t even have to script their lines, just push record!

  • @mhurley782
    @mhurley782 7 місяців тому +17

    The realizations that come from you are more impactful than the realizations that come from my therapist.

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +5

      Where do I send the invoice for my services? 🤣

  • @HawaiiFranke
    @HawaiiFranke 7 місяців тому +6

    The most difficult part pre-race is always to "move things along" ...

  • @ianpayton3639
    @ianpayton3639 7 місяців тому +2

    Whilst I appreciate the kissing of the shoes, a serious runner will also hug them and ask them to look after you while your out there (apparently)

  • @svenja5596
    @svenja5596 7 місяців тому +2

    Success on race day starts in the bathroom 🥳

  • @GotDamBoi
    @GotDamBoi 7 місяців тому +3

    lol i love the cameo from ur parents

  • @TimothySSwan
    @TimothySSwan 7 місяців тому

    THANK YOU! My wife just doesn't understand why I need to go to the bathroom 3 times before I go out for every run. Now all I have to do is convince her to subscribe to your channel...

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому

      This channel is an educational resource for runners and the people who have to put up with runners.

  • @jimmywu5924
    @jimmywu5924 6 місяців тому

    I just found your channel and love it! So many of the things you observe and point out is exactly what I do and am thinking!

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  6 місяців тому

      Serious runners like us are not alone. --- also, how did you find the channel?

    • @jimmywu5924
      @jimmywu5924 6 місяців тому

      @@TheSeriousRunnerI found your channel because one of your videos (the one about going on a social run) popped up in my UA-cam feed.

  • @perryanderson9335
    @perryanderson9335 7 місяців тому +1

    I do remember your parents being disappointed when I said I had to go to bed the night before NYCM too 😂 You can’t put a price on the epicness … of their location

  • @shayneknox6247
    @shayneknox6247 7 місяців тому

    Amazing 😂

  • @MaximusTCR
    @MaximusTCR 7 місяців тому

    Seriously wholesome.

  • @milanh1349
    @milanh1349 7 місяців тому +1

    Omg!!!!!!!!!!!! 😳 made my morning

  • @100maxPower
    @100maxPower 7 місяців тому +2

    Can't wait for some serious runner Olympics videos🙏

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +5

      I wonder which brand will step up and sponsor a trip for me to go 🤔

  • @PoetWithPace
    @PoetWithPace 7 місяців тому +1

    Coffee to “get things moving” is so old skool…. Apparently rice pudding and coke is the way ahead for pre race breakfast 🤪

    • @Martha-fluterunner
      @Martha-fluterunner 7 місяців тому +1

      I stand by my morning espresso. Anything “better” would be too much of a good thing 😂 though rice pudding and coke would certainly be a last-minute carb boost!

    • @PoetWithPace
      @PoetWithPace 7 місяців тому

      @@Martha-fluterunner indeed, too much of a good thing 🤣🤣

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +2

      as a serious runner, I value tradition... except when it comes to advancements in bouncy super shoes

    • @PoetWithPace
      @PoetWithPace 7 місяців тому

      @@TheSeriousRunner you are right Stephen! I feel a collaboration coming soon, where we can incorporate this classic 60s song ua-cam.com/video/n1SGvnvMYwM/v-deo.htmlsi=K3HkghjJ4IJ-OYQS

  • @kh1269x
    @kh1269x 7 місяців тому

    I agree. "Race day is sacred".

  • @elliotb1616
    @elliotb1616 7 місяців тому

    My favorite sub-elite influencer

  • @jeffreyclarke4811
    @jeffreyclarke4811 7 місяців тому

    1:22 very impressive! Mission accomplished?? lol

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +1

      yes, goal was sub 1:25. now was I sandbagging? who knows. that's for you to decide

  • @keneticchannel
    @keneticchannel 7 місяців тому +3

    At this point, I don't know how Ciele and Tracksmith feel about his use of their brands in these videos. 😆

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +6

      If I ever hear from them, I’ll let you know

  • @djguapo
    @djguapo 7 місяців тому

    Not the BAA reference! 😆

  • @justriguez
    @justriguez 7 місяців тому

    I got into the Brooklyn Half with a lottery like a hobby jogger, if only i knew to keep my eyes out for serious runners like you😔

  • @LiveYoung0
    @LiveYoung0 7 місяців тому

    this was such a funny video 😅 😆

  • @michaelsesler1158
    @michaelsesler1158 7 місяців тому +1

    always entertaining.
    are they your real parents or Serious Runner approved stand-ins? 😆

  • @yumistargazer2456
    @yumistargazer2456 7 місяців тому

    A serious runner makes sure his mom also wears cool races apparel (Pikes Peak) 😊

  • @neilkearney6822
    @neilkearney6822 7 місяців тому +3

    Was it you that left that "package" all over one of the corral porta potties??

  • @theathletearchives
    @theathletearchives 7 місяців тому

    Best thumbnail ever

  • @ianclifford3947
    @ianclifford3947 7 місяців тому +1

    I 100% guess how fast someone is based on the shoes they are wearing

    • @rahilarious
      @rahilarious 7 місяців тому +1

      what about barefoot guy?

  • @mbird01
    @mbird01 7 місяців тому +3

    Aita for finding this video relatable AF?

  • @A_SEGA_Dremcast
    @A_SEGA_Dremcast 7 місяців тому +4

    Only unserious runners don’t have Kipchoge as their phone’s wallpaper. Anything else is a waste of pixels.

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +1

      Who else would you want to see 400 times a day when you check your phone

    • @A_SEGA_Dremcast
      @A_SEGA_Dremcast 7 місяців тому

      @@TheSeriousRunner You, of course!

  • @TheTeriyakiBeef
    @TheTeriyakiBeef 7 місяців тому +1

    how does a serious runner not post their finish time?! (congrats btw)

  • @jesssweeney1047
    @jesssweeney1047 7 місяців тому

    Dear Serious Runner: can you help me race under 120 for the half marathon but at 6:40 minute miles?

  • @hornedfrog04
    @hornedfrog04 7 місяців тому +1

    So did you PR? 😁

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +7

      Not this time. But qualified for NYC in 2025 (I think)

    • @hornedfrog04
      @hornedfrog04 7 місяців тому

      @@TheSeriousRunner Congrats! I saw that was one of your goals too. Keep up the great work👍

    • @bkhowson
      @bkhowson 7 місяців тому +2

      Looks like you did (M38 1:23), even ignoring that you could turn 40 by Nov 2025. Congrats!

    • @joelmadden2305
      @joelmadden2305 7 місяців тому

      Seriously my girlfriend gets 1 kiss before a race my shoes have no limitations.

    • @Martha-fluterunner
      @Martha-fluterunner 7 місяців тому

      Yeah, congratulations Stephen!🎉

  • @christopherbrand5360
    @christopherbrand5360 7 місяців тому +2

    Odd watch model for a serious runner... looks like something from April 1st

  • @wordmunger
    @wordmunger 7 місяців тому

    Most importantly: did you NYQ?

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +1

      as far as i can tell, yes (the rules are written slightly unclear)

  • @Vo2maxProductions
    @Vo2maxProductions 7 місяців тому

    Wait...you weren't seriously racing a half with a fanny pack full of gu now were you?! (that's for hobby jogging ultra-trail runners!)

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому

      talk about the pot calling the kettle black!

  • @christiankolstad7685
    @christiankolstad7685 7 місяців тому

    Wait what? You record the race on your watch? That is extra grams you don't need. All in that search for a PR

    • @TheSeriousRunner
      @TheSeriousRunner  7 місяців тому +1

      How do you reconcile that with needing to post on Strava??

    • @wk633
      @wk633 7 місяців тому +3

      @@TheSeriousRunner You find someone else who ran the same time and have them include you as a running partner.