MY 2024 BOSTON MARATHON EXPERIENCE
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- MY 2024 BOSTON MARATHON EXPERIENCE
What a day! I say it every year and I’ll say it again; do what you can to run this race. BQ, raise money for charity, partner with a brand. Do what it takes and run this race (and of course hang out all weekend for all the fun stuff).
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Congrats! That was a rough day - it shattered me, but you crushed it. Well done! Now on to the next event ... 😎
Thanks, Ed! Congrats to you on your 3:49! It wasn't an easy day and if you finished even though it shattered you, it means you really pushed through some tough times! Nice going, mate!
Absolutely awesome! Congratulations!
Thanks so much, William! 👊🏽
Awesome. Congratulations
Cheers, Dan!🙌🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ Boston has been a dream of mine for a long time. I'm starting to get closer to qualifying. Right now my qualifying time is 3 hours 25 minutes. I'm hoping to run Grandma's Marathon and under 3:30 and then BQ in Berlin this fall.
@@copperdan7667 Sounds like a good plan! You've got this!
Congrats! And shot out to the man who picked up your bag at the end! When I drop stuff at the end of a long run, I always evaluate if I really need it, LOL.
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Thanks so much! It's a good reminder that not all heroes wear capes! I probably would have just left it there, but I'm glad to have it now!🤣
Amazing! I got tired just watching you.
🤣 This was a long video. Put your feet up and relax!
Can't bend down for the bag brought tears to my eyes and good laugh 😂😂😂. How many times have we been there? Especially for us older runners? Random act of kindness and video save goes out to that guy 👏.
Good on you Matt for the 128th!
🤣 That whole dropping the bag debacle was a good reminder of the damage done during the race. I was actually feeling pretty good, until I had to bend my legs! 🤣 Ahh! The kindness of strangers is refreshing!!
4:36 pace and guy is talking like taking a mornng jogg... thats so impressive.... 4:36 I'm at 175bpm LOL
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@mattb what a fun video. Great finish run time while capturing the energy of the race! Lol😂 at end. Man helping picking up your bag!
Cheers! I was shocked at how difficult it was to just bend over and pick up the bag! 🤣
Congratulations!! I have no idea how you film, talk, interview and make phone calls while running a marathon. I was kind of expecting you to do your taxes or something during the run. 😉
Doing my taxes could make for fun video (😂) but the Boston Marathon usually falls after tax day (or on tax day like this year), so I may be cutting it a little close!
Thanks for watching and for the congrats!
Great job out there!! I’ve now “video-bombed” two of your race experiences. Where will the 3rd be!?!
🤣 Thanks, Bryan. I'll let you know where to be as soon as I know!
Congrats Matt! Can you please stop making it look so easy? 😆
Are we watching the same video! This was NOT easy!🤣
Excuse me but the takedown request by BAA is pure horse manure 😤
Agreed! 🙌🏽
Amazed at the speed of your upload! What other races are you running this year ?
I had it uploaded before o went to bed! 🤣
I’m hoping to “find” an entry to NYC.
Crowds looked more in control well behind the barriers compared to New York
Yes, they definitely were!
Matt, watching that video made me smile. Congratulations my friend. I was in a dark place until last week and I went for my first run today (after 6 months) because of this video. I'm reminded of why running is important and the purpose it gives me in life. Thank you.
Thanks so much, James! This is really good to hear, but not as good as hearing you got out for a run after 6 months! This is a big deal! Well done to you! I know how difficult it is to get back into it after some time off! Keep it up, my man!
I know I texted you earlier on another video ( one before this one ). However, BIG CONGRATULATIONS Matt !! Awesome job, and it looked like you had fun the entire way!! Also, a great time 3:20 ! I’d say you had a super weekend and marathon! My ideal kind of weekend.
Thanks again, Mike! It was my ideal kind of weekend too! Great minds....
Congratulations!!🙂🦄💪🏃🏻♂️👟👏👏 You ran very strong and I enjoying watching your video!
Thanks, David! It was a great day out there!
Congratulations Matt! How did you not get busted shooting video on the course by the BAA police?
I don't know, but there were so many people taking video that it probably came down to safety in numbers! 🤣
Looks like the BAA cracking down on UA-camrs. I bet you’re not the only one.
@@Joe_Souza No other UA-camrs have reached out yet (except Steven Gnoza), so we’ll see if anyone else’s video gets taken down.
Congrats!!!! Came here after the Serious Runner reposted the notification that you received about the future video removal. Wondering what’s the reason why these types of videos are not allowed to be in UA-cam. I think they’re inspirational, but for some reason they keep taking them down🤷🏽♀️
Thanks for coming over to check it out! I’m learning more and could have a resolution soon, but it likely has to do with me having this video monetized and posting my affiliate links in the show notes section. I hope to hear from the B.A.A. on Monday to sort this out!
Congrats!! I finished my first Boston yesterday and had a very similar experience! I was hoping to break 2:50, but quickly readjusted my goals with the heat. Nonetheless I had such a great time in this course. It was tough, but an amazing experience!
Big congrats on your first Boston and especially knowing when to adjust your goals! There will be other races to go as fast as we can!
It's an experience we'll never forget!
I was 24:27 slower in overall time, although my experience was very similar to yours. Thanks for capturing the day accurately. It's an amazing experience.
Thanks, Rick! The heat sure takes a lot out of us! Nice job completing it on a tough day! 🤟🏽
Congrats on your race. Loved the video and how you obviously enjoyed it, tears not necessary. Was an amazing experience. I struggled in Newton and the sun/heat got to me more than I anticipated. Can’t wait to come back and apply lessons (hopefully) learned.
Thanks, Doug! Big congrats to you too! The heat mixed with the hills is a recipe for disaster! Yes, you definitely need to go back and run it in more favorable conditions!
Running the bases :) - I volunteer in Hopkinton. People leave the village SPRINTING. It’s 3/4 of a mile walk to the start
Runners gonna run!🤣
Incredible race!! 👏🏽👏🏽 dropping the 🏅 🦄as always for completing the race.
Cheers, Jorge!! 💫
Again, awesome race, Matt. My favorite part was actually seeing that you, too, find it hard to bend down to pick up something from the ground after running 26.2 miles. You're always so positive and cheery that I'm tempted to think you're not hurting the way I am in a marathon. Thank you for letting us see that little tiny moment of human weakness at the end - even acknowledging the need for help from someone else.
Thank you, Joseph! I have to say that I was feeling pretty good after the race. Much better than the previous year! It was quite a shock when I dropped the bag and went to retrieve it and found it was definitely a no-go! 🤣.
Watching this again after reading about the upcoming removal. That sucks, sorry thats happening to you Matt (and others) yikes. Great video nonetheless my friend.
Check out my latest UA-cam short. There has been a happy turn of events!👊🏽
Congratulations, Matt! Well done. Thanks for sharing your Boston Marathon experience. It was great 👍
Thanks, Jason! It’s always a fun event, even when things get tough!
My favourite kind of video. True, realistic and inspiring. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this comment! These are my favorite vids to make!
Excellent work, Matt! I saw you come through Coolidge Corner at around mile 23 -- you looked steady and strong!
Cheers, Matt! It is outstandingly kind of you to say I looked steady and strong at that stage of the race! 😄
Fantastic run 🎉 How did you like the ms edge paris?
The shoes performed very well! They’re definitely a top notch marathon racer!
@@its_Matt_B_ I have a pair on pre-order from our favorite store.
Congrats 🎉 Matt and great race. Always love the journeys you take your viewers on - thanks so much for sharing another awesome experience with us !!
Cheers, Mark! Race videos are so much fun to make. I'm glad they're fun to watch!
Congratulations, I appreciated this video, and your effort to capture the moments. Beautiful disposition
Thank you, Phathizwe! I appreciate your kind comment!
Great race and wonderful video! You literally took me inside your great experience. I could sense your true joy for the event and the warmth of people. I really thank you!
Thanks for watching, Michele! It really is an incredible event!
The loo 😂 congratulations ❤️ You absolutely ROCK my friend
The loo is an important part of a good race! Did I give it enough recognition?🤣
Thanks, Suz!
@@its_Matt_B_ I know!!! I heard the loos in Tokyo Marathon flush!! When are we getting those here?!?! 😜
@@IRunThings If there was ever a reason to run the Tokyo Marathon, this is it! 🤣
Congrats on a successful Boston marathon. You are a true multi-tasking marathoner (filming, talking on cell phone, cheering on other runners), yet managed to race so effortlessly! I am still working on getting a BQ. It seems anlmost impossible as they keep making it harder year after year.
Thanks, Catherine! The real challenge is making the run seem effortless (or at least to make it look easier than I feel).
Boston is a tricky race to get into, especially now the qualifying times have dropped. Have you ever run with a charity? Would you consider it? How about the tour companies that offer race bibs with their packages? It's very expensive, but it's a guaranteed way to get in. Well, they also sell out pretty fast! 🤷🏻♂
@@its_Matt_B_Matt - You are way too humble. I don't think everyone has the talent of "looking" so cheery & easy the entire 26.2!!!!
I have reached out to a couple of Boston charities but never heard back. Sure they are swamped with requests from people like me. Unfortunately tour package isn't an option as I live in the US. Perhaps I should get a fake foreign passport...total joke of course!
My Lovey! You are amazing! You inspire me every day! I can’t wait for you to get home! xoxoxo
Hi Lovey!!! I love you! Thanks for supporting me in everything I do!
Hahaha I new I’d get it right at some point! Nicely done Matt
Cheers, Ryan! 🙌🏽
hey Matt we met you on the Bus, the three of us werre from Canada! Congrats on the channel and the run!
Hi Brock! I was hoping you would see the video! It was great meeting you all! Great job running 3:32!! How did your friends do?
@@its_Matt_B_ all did great, amber 3:24 and Kevin 3:35.... the heat got to all of us, but super happy we preservered! I watch your channel many times and didnt clue in to who you were, lol! pre race nerves i guess! take care and happy running to you my friend!
@@sanseryu I'm so glad you all had a good day (well, as good as can be expected).
I hope your recovery is going well! 👊🏽
Congrats and love that cameo! Awesome video Matt.
Cheers, Marni! So fun running in to you in Wellesley!
What shoe did you wear?
I was wearing the ASICS MetaSpeed Edge Paris! It worked great!
Well done Matt. Hills + sunny weather made that one look really tough. Great running.
It was definitely more difficult than my usual run around the block! 😀
Thanks, Jim!
Matt what an epic race and what a great time. so jealous of you running the Boston Marathon. One day ill be able to get into it
Thanks, Bradley! It was a fun day! You will definitely get there! 💫
Matt, not only you did an impressive run but I can't believe you had extra energy to make the video during the run. Congrats for the amazing race 🎉🥳
Thanks, Erik! I actually had an easier run, overall, than last year. I did run 5 minutes faster last year, so that probably had a lot to do with it!
Loved seeing Nathan at 0635! Awesome runner and friend!
Ahh, nice! I'm so glad to have met him!
Did you know he had a cameo or was it a surprise when you watched the video?
Awesome job & love the recap!!! I really hope to run this race one day 🤞🙏
Thanks, April! I think all runners should go to Boston, even if it's just to experience the weekend before the marathon! It's like a runner's Disney World!
Bravo 👏👏👏 Great race and great joyful video 💥
Thanks so much, Alina! 😀
Congrats Matt! Great video! Your amazing! Bravo 👏🏼
You’re way too kind, Phil! Thank you!! 🙏
Congrats! Thanks for report, great video and great race.👍😀❤
Thanks so much!👊🏽
Congratulations!!! Absolutely amazing! 🎊
Cheers, DAVS!! 🙌🏽
fantastic job, simply great. you are an inspiration !!!
You're way to kind, Phil! Thanks, my man!
Amazing race. Congrats and thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much, Amanda!✌🏽
Fantastic run through, well done mr B and congrats. 🍻
Cheers, John! 🤩
When I was a teenager, a friend of mine was night manager of a theater and we'd go out to a diner after his shift. I usually got there a few minutes early and sometimes went in to watch the end of the film while he closed down the concessions, so I saw the last 10 minutes of Smokey and the Bandit literally dozens of times. It was followed that summer by the James Bond film, The Spy Who Loved Me, and I saw the ending of that one at least as many times. By the end of the year, my friend had bought a black Pontiac Trans-Am. I was more taken by Bond's Lotus Esprit but, for better or worse, I've never owned one or any Lotus for that matter.
I have very good memories of The Spy Who Loved Me. That Lotus turning into a submarine is everything!
I wonder how much sales of the Trans-Am spiked after Smokey?...
I don't have to wonder because I just looked it up. 68,745 Trans-Ams sold in 1977 and went up to 117,108 in 1979.
@@its_Matt_B_ Yeah, it was a big deal for sure, the last hurrah of the great muscle car era just as I was starting to drive. "Even Burt Reynolds in that black Trans-Am, all gonna meet down at the Cadillac Ranch," as Springsteen said. I didn't need a submarine and would've been happy with an Esprit that I could drive on the road, but I've learned since that you don't take even that for granted with classic British sports cars. Still, there's nothing like one on a good road on a nice day; even MGs and Triumphs, which are less exotic and still cranky but the parts to fix them are way cheaper and a lot easier to find.
Congratulations on an amazing run and great time! Fun and Fantastic!!!!
It was a great day! Thanks, Marshall!🤩
great video Matt!! loved all of it esp the ending ! ahhaa hero saved your bag
Cheers, Andrew! He really did save it. I don't think there was any chance I was bending down to get it!
Congratulations!!! Great video and fantastic race!!
Cheers, Katy!👊🏽
Great video Matt! Thank you for documenting this race for us. Your positivity through the entire race is inspiring.
Keep us posted on the copyright issue.
Thanks, Kevin! I don’t expect much more to happen. I will have to take down the video in a few days. I’m way too small to fight it and I neither want a copyright strike on YT or to be blacklisted from the Boston Marathon.
@@its_Matt_B_ Try removing the monetization. Only thing I can think of. But you can contact them at the email they provided to ask for clarification. If they simply want you to remove the monetization setting from this specific video, they may withdraw the DMCA takedown?
Congratulations Matt, you bossed it. 💪💪💪
Cheers, Paul! 💫
This was SO much fun to watch!! I got emotional at the end with all of the cheering, haha. I just got back into running recently, so this is super special to be able to view from your POV! Congrats!! 🎉
Thanks, Eve! Imagine how much fun it was to film! Good job getting back into running! If you ever find yourself in Boston on marathon weekend, you'll get to experience all those runner-feels first hand!
Well done Matt, i was up in CT visiting Fam and i can attest even for this FL boy that sun was hot i went for a trot after lunch and whew it was toasty on me
Thanks, Steve! It really was warm! I think it goes to show that it’s just never ideal to run in the heat, no matter how much we do it!
@@its_Matt_B_ well in summer we usually or at least i plan to finish any long run about 30min after sunrise or else ill bake in the streets
Congratulations! You ran very well. 3:20:00 is great performance on a hot day! 👏👏👏 And kudos to the nice guy that picked up your bag. 👍
Cheers, Tolunay! You're right; that guy that picked up my bag must be protected at all costs!
Fantastic race and video, Matt! Thanks for sharing the experience with us. You looked strong all the way to the finish despite the warm conditions and the uphill second half. That was quite a contrast between this year's weather and what you survived last year!
Thanks, Eddie! Yes, the contrast between '23 and '24 is most definitely noticeable. Not just the weather, but how I ran and how I felt during the race. I felt a lot stronger this year, but I also ran 5 minutes slower, and I'm sure my feelijng stronger was in large part due to that!
@@its_Matt_B_ My feeling from my longer runs is that a tailwind is a mixed blessing on a warm day because there's less apparent wind and you lose a lot of your cooling. The elite times weren't amazing either. Sisay Lemma only hung on after a super hard first half because the chasers faded almost as badly as he did. And Obiri's finish was monumental, but the women's race was tactical up to 35k. I think you ran a really smart race for the conditions on the day.
@@largeeddie Thanks, Eddie! Everyone ran less than their potential that day. There's comfort in that. Well, not really comfort for me because I'm thrilled with how my race went! 🤣
I'll be back next year.
Nice! See you there! 🙌🏽
@@its_Matt_B_ Absolutely 👍
Nice job Matt. I don't know how you shot video while running a marathon, but I am glad you did. I felt like I was there so thanks for that.
I’m always happy to film my races and I’m sure it just takes practice! 🤷🏻♂️
Glad you felt like you were there!
Congratulations!!! You killed it, especially with that heat! I'd really wanted to be there, it would have made a much nicer day than last year! Fantastic video, I need to go back and catch the prerace vids now! And yes, Smokey and the Bandit rocks!! 😂😂
Smokey and the Bandit is a banger of a movie!
Thanks, Kelly! Yeah, it was slightly better for spectators than when you were there last year!🤣
Congrats on a awesome finish!
Thanks a lot! 🙌🏽
Congratulations on incredible finish on a very hot day Matt!! Long time follower, first time to leave comment. That dropping bag episode brought me back memories of Chicago Marathon last year, I was struggling to get down the stairs at Train Station and one random stranger told me ‘I know the feeling, just turn around and get down stairs backwards’. No part of my body was moving by then but, sure brought me a big laugh on my face!!!! Guess that’s the life of a 45+ runner..
🤣 So glad you can relate! I don't remember bending to pick something up being such a challenge, but there's a first time for everything! Yep, the joys of being a 45+ runner! I wouldn't have it any other way!
Matt your race Boston Marathon report was great. Hope to be in Boston next year as a charity runner.
Cheers, Samuel! See you next year!
Very nice race Matt 🥇🥇🥇👍👍
Thanks! It was a fun one!
Congrats! Awesome atmosphere! Thanks for taking us with you! 🎖🎖❤❤
M’pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🤩
Awesome!🎉
Looks like a lot of fun.
Thanks, Jay! It was a blast!
Congrats! great coverage of the race!
Thanks so much! It was a fun one to film (and run)!
Fantastic job, Matt! You made that look effortless.
🤣 I appreciate you saying that, but it was anything but effortless!
Way to go, Matt! Congratulations!
Cheers, Nathan!🙌🏽
When I ran, one start, sleet and cold rain. Finish line broke down, but 30 days later I received my official time and it jived with my watch time. One time, the gun start across the board. Once through the finish, got my bag, and jumped into a porta pottie to change into dry clothes and then a manager at Boston Seafood Fresh (I think that was the place) bought my after race meal. Thank you Danny!
Danny from Boston Seafood Fresh is the guy we all need after the race! 🤩
Great race Matt! 👊🏻 And great video. It’s nice to view this experience through a runner’s lens for those of us who haven’t yet had the privilege to run Boston!
Thanks, Tyler! I hope the excitement of the day came through! It really is an amazing event to be a part of!
Thanks for sharing .👏🏼👏🏼
Cheers, Eric! 🙌🏽
Congrats Matt! It was a hot race. I got a 3:02 in the rain last year and a 3:14 this year. I enjoy your videos and love how no matter what you soak up all of the Boston Goodness. The crowd was electric this year. No BQ for me but doing my 1st Chicago in October.
Thanks, and big congrats to you too! The heat really took its toll on everyone! Still, it was a fun one (as it always is). Enjoy Chicago! It's another epic weekend for runners!
Congratulations! I may never run in the Boston Marathon, but it's great to see what the atmosphere is like.
It really has an electric atmosphere! Thanks for watching!
Wonderful
Thanks, Ryan!✌🏽
Congratulations! It was a brutal day for all but still amazing! Boston is the best!
It really is! Thanks for the congrats!🤩
Great job, congrats!!
Thanks a lot! 🙌
Top effort Matt! Well done and thanks for filming for us 👏🏼
Cheers! It's always my pleasure to film these races. They're definitely my favorite vids to make!
Great run! Great video!
Thanks, Cory! 🤟🏽
Really fantastic!
🤩 Thanks for watching!
Congrats Matt!!
Thanks, Chris!! ✨
🎉👏🏻🌟☺️. From 🇨🇦
Cheers, Christine!! ✌🏽
Always so fun to watch your race videos!
Thanks so much!😁
Congrats🎉
🙌🏽 Thanks a lot!
Well done mate
Cheers, Elisha!🙌🏽
Well done! 🎉🎊
Thanks, Sarah!🙌🏽
Great job!
Thanks so much! It was a fun day!
Fantastic, consistent race as always. Congrats!
Cheers, Chris! ✌🏽
Great one!
Cheers, Ron!
Epic day bro. So epic. We rocked and had a blast!!🎉
It really was an epic day! HUGE congrats on your 2:49:07! You slayed that course!
Well done Matt! I've been a spectator at Boston going back about 15 or 20 years. It's just a great party atmosphere all weekend long.
It really is! The whole of Boston comes out for this race! Thanks for being a part of what makes the race so special!
Congrats Matt - fantastic job documenting the experience!
Thanks so much, and thanks for watching the vid!
Congratulations!Talk about the feels. Got them right now after a 12+ hour day at the race and getting to meet you and share some time with you! Honored to be mentioned! Let’s do it again next year! and… Yes! Smokey and the Bandit is one of the best! Love Eastbound and Down, Westbound and Down, and the opening sequence with The Legend all done by Jerry Reed!
It was so nice to meet you! Yes, it's on for next year! You're the first one to mention the Smokey question I asked. Are we aging ourselves by thinking Smokey and the Bandit is awesome?
@@its_Matt_B_ aging? Nah… just showing our wisdom! 😂
@@Deadbuck73 I like it! Agreed!
It was great meeting you in the corral just before the race started. I’ve watched many of your videos and it was neat recognizing you there. It was a tough day on a tough course. I was 2 minutes slower than I was a year ago when we had more favorable running conditions but I placed around 1,500 positions ahead of where I did last year.
@@jonathansandberg5267 It was great meeting you, Jonathan! Those conditions definitely slowed many runners down, but it seems you slowed less than most! Great running! Congrats on the 3:16!
It was good seeing you in the first kilometer. I was the guy who said I was trying to run a sub3 in the pink singlet! The heat got to me and I ran a 309. It was still a great day to be on the Boston course!! Great racing and video Matt!!🎉👏
Great meeting you, Paul, and thank you! 3:09 is a fantastic time, and totally expected if you were in +/- 3 hour shape.
How are your legs holding up? I'm planning to go out for a few easy miles today.
Thank you! I'm definitely not running this week. I pushed to get that 3:09 😋 My quads are still wrecked!
Well done!!
Cheers, Yaki!👊🏽