Maybe it's just me but anytime I watch a marathon video I try to imagine what each participants life story is, why they got into running and what made them want to run a marathon. Absolutely fascinating to see so many people battling themselves and kicking ass!
it's pretty common in Taiwan to see people wearing these slippers as the running shoes. These slippers are specially made for running. the benefit of them is to relief the pain and discomfort from feet swelling after long miles.
For the last week that I have had to run on treadmill, I've watched this video for my last couple of miles. Workout always ends up a mini progression run! Awesome, Kofuzi!!!
This is so great. In the past you expressed doubt about your ability during the race and this one you knew you had the grit and training to do it. I am so glad you shared this with us, congrats again
Props for a 2:56! New PR right? And with all the footage, even more props. I'm hanging right under the 3hr mark so your runs are real inspiration for me.
This is incredibly impressive and inspirational. I remember how much and long you struggled to break 3. And now you did it in 2:56 in a Majors marathon half way across the world! Goes to show what hard work, consistency and continuous effort can produce.
You worked hard, pushed hard, wanted it, and got it done!!! Huge congrats, Mike!!! Loved reliving the race through your vlog. We were blessed to be part of this once in a lifetime experience🇯🇵❤
You are inspiring to me. I started running again a couple years ago (after a 15 year hiatus since HS XC). Your drive to push hard and succeed is absolutely amazing to watch. You deserved this PR and I hope you feel as proud as you should. You really gave it your all! I’m nowhere near your level right now. I’m 34, but you give me hope that maybe, just maybe I could BQ by the time I’m 40 if I keep on giving my everything, every day, despite not having a high level of baseline “talent” (VO2max-wise).
WELL DONE!!!!!!! Dude, I could feel your pain, your energy and your commitment and dedication to your goal!!! WOW, I'm so happy and proud of you. You wanted it so bad and pushed for it all the way to the end!!! Just so awesome! Thanks for taking us along on the run. I know it's hard to film while running fast and you make it look as good!
Incredible race footage, it must be so difficult to carry the camera for so long. Congrats on an amazing performance, your determination is an inspiration to us all.
Dude, this is amazing! Not only did you run an awesome marathon, but you also recorded a cinematic masterpiece WHILE running it 🔥 Currently training for my first marathon and videos like this keep my motivation up ❤
Amazing video, amazing editing, amazing music. Mind blowing run. From all those “chasing 3” videos from last year which were my first introduction to your channel in dec, to learning about how you had started training seriously only a few years back and were (perhaps well) above 4 hours, to now seeing you simply just DECIDE to run a sub 3 marathon under unfamiliar conditions. Simply mind blowing and inspirational. GOOD JOB man! Proud of you. ❤💯💪
Wow that was some congestion at the start! That singlet is 🔥! I was really surprised at the course; had no idea it was so many out and backs. Love how you were crushing it, and yet still cheering others on. Way to go man! Congratulations on the PR!
I remember bugging you (as many people) about running with a camera… Happy I was wrong and you held your ground! Awesome footage and congrats on the race result. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I rarely ever comment..but dang you nailed it with this vid. Without a bunch of talking and breakdown( which those vids have their place too) But just in terms of feeling right in the middle of it. The music , edit, quick pace updates, vid length. When I physically feel my body energy recall past race days watching something....👍🏻
So amazing! I'm currently training for my first ever half marathon and I'd be happy to run it in the time you have ran a whole marathon. Well done!! I also really like the Asics vest top you're wearing - really cool!
Hey Mike, stop being so darn inspirational!!! The GRIT to the finish, the humility, the slow motion capturing all of the other runners emotions as well. Appreciate all that you do. 👊
Can't explain how incredibly inspiring your race day videos are! I will be running my first ever marathon in Chicago this upcoming October, partly because of videos like this. Congratulations on the 2:56!! Well deserved.
This video deserves 25647 likes. Huge, huge congrats Ko! I have followed you since your 10 mile Soldier Field run. I am so happy to see how far you have come…both physically as well as mentally. I am most impressed with how much confidence you have gained…it’s so good to see how much you believe in yourself.
I will be running my first marathon in Rome in a few days and I'm aiming at 3h, I'm starting from the back of the pack and inevitably I'm going to run without the aid of same pace fellow runners and or Pacers. I sense it will be hard, this video gave me goose bumps and makes me looking forward to my first journey in the marathon world. Great effort and awesome vid, congrats!
A year ago, I randomly watched this video and it really inspired me to start running. Last Sunday (Sep 22nd), I ran my first full marathon with official time 3:55:04. Just want to revisit this video and say THANK YOU, KO !
Congrats Michael! You’ve been my main inspiration over the last 5 years or so on my running “journey”. You’re killing it! Congrats dude. All the hard work has paid off
Great video, congrats!! The music, great video and commentary really created some tension as we went along, I actually stood up and started pacing around the halfway point lol. Awesome
Just wow. Your race day videos always have me tingling as I watch them because they always capture the moment but this seriously had me have shivers all over. Amazing job!
great job,, a former marathoner here brings back the memories and gave me a great smile on your accomplishment and to all those who have the desire over reason
It was Tokyo where I did my first marathon ever, memories that will last forever. Despite being a bit painful the last 8km I managed to make it under 4 hours. I paid my inexperience in the long distance, more accustomed to half marathons, but a life lesson. I am glad that things clicked and had a blast of a race while capturing all the vibes. Congrats Kofuzi!
Отличный и вдохновляюще снятый спектакль на улицах Токио, превосходно подходящая мелодия звуков. Как он умудрился снимать после 35-го километра, когда только желание дотянуть? Мне бы такие Азикс в 1980 году, получилось бы побыстрее, чем 2.19.10. Спасибо, Кофузи, за работу
My friend Kevin flew all the way from NY to run this race. He ran it in a mega time of 3:03:17. I’m super proud of him! I’ll be checking the video to see if I can spot him!
It’s so great to see Tokyo again through your camera and the marathon experience. Naturally it makes me want very much to do it myself someday! I’m very proud to know you for many reasons 🎉Congratulations on a beautifully executed race and equally excellent video!
Completely awesome video ! Amazing look at the whole route and all the gear on other people in the 3hr pace groups and runners ! Congratulations on a great finish ! An amazing video and great footage on other platforms ! Thank you !
This is my go to video when i'm feeling lazy or unmotivated to run, thank you mike for making this video! I swear the music and ambiance alone gives me energy to run every single time!
Watched this video when it came out and felt so emo and excited for running season to pick up in Canada! Thanks Kofuzi for keeping my head in the game.
What a race 🇯🇵. I heard some one yelled KOFUZI , and suddenly you were running by my side for a few seconds , you were flying! You aren’t a UA-camr , you ARE an inspiration! Congratulations on your PB! I finished sub 3 too! 😅
Hey Mike! I stumbled upon your channel and this is the first video of yours I’ve seen. You made me tear up. You are inspiring. I’ve been so unhealthy my whole life but I’ve just started running. It’ll be a year this August. I couldn’t run for 3 minutes straight when I started. And now I’m training for my first 21k. Thank you for your helping me dream BIG.
Thank you for holding the camera sticks for me as an average runner, sitting in the office, imaging/dreaming of running side by side with you.. Awesome!!
You're an inspiration. You're still pushing on past that sub 3, I'm still chasing it. Going for 3:15 or 3:20 this year and than it's in my sights. "This is what we came to do let's do it" ff A.
Amazing! Thank you for the footage. Brought tears to my eyes to relive that amazing experience! i was about 50 mins slower than you and there is no way I could have filmed it!! Many thanks! Amazing!
Omedetou! Congrats Mike! This was great to experience and thanks for sharing it with us. Long time coming and it was so inspiring to watch you PB and do it trusting your training, not backing down and instead pushing when you know you had to.
thank you kofuzi you are the man. just ran my first half marathon ever (cph) just under two hours. i can't wait for the next one. you have been an inspiration. keep it up. i dream of running the tokyo one day. late night greetings from europe.
Incredible and impressive! Congrats on the achievement, and thank you for documenting your race. I ran this race too, but could never describe the experience quite like what you have captured here. Amazing work!
last month Bumped into your channel, The way you explain, keeping it straightforward & easy to understand, Simply love it. LOVE YOUR VLOGS, LOTS OF LOVE FROM 🇮🇳🤗
Seeing you battle through the pain barrier at the end there is inspiring. I’m running the Rome marathon in less than 2 weeks and this video has got me so excited. Thank you
This video is incredible! I'm so jazzed for this marathon, but I'm not sure I could handle the flight/time difference and then run the distance. Your skills to run the race and film/create content are next level!
this is one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever been able to follow, your performance gets more and more incredible with each video and each race, congratulations Kofuzi!
Maybe it's just me but anytime I watch a marathon video I try to imagine what each participants life story is, why they got into running and what made them want to run a marathon. Absolutely fascinating to see so many people battling themselves and kicking ass!
Yeah, just you
@@BumiroundNo! me too 😂
Watching people run marathons always makes me emotional lol
I wanna do marathon but my reason is that, what if I don't train for marathon and just sign up for a marathon and just run it.
Running heals you. Keeps you away from depression, over thinking. It is sort of meditation. It makes me self dicipline
5:11 Unbelievable running gear!
He is a legend❤
it's pretty common in Taiwan to see people wearing these slippers as the running shoes. These slippers are specially made for running. the benefit of them is to relief the pain and discomfort from feet swelling after long miles.
I've never found anyone making better race event footage than kofuzi - just amazing work!
Totally agree to this!
For the last week that I have had to run on treadmill, I've watched this video for my last couple of miles. Workout always ends up a mini progression run! Awesome, Kofuzi!!!
RETWEET top-tier footage
Running that fast and still catching quality footage. That is awesome. Kofuzi doesn’t disappoint.
This is so great. In the past you expressed doubt about your ability during the race and this one you knew you had the grit and training to do it. I am so glad you shared this with us, congrats again
Awesome job!!! 💯💯💯😀
Props for a 2:56! New PR right? And with all the footage, even more props. I'm hanging right under the 3hr mark so your runs are real inspiration for me.
This is incredibly impressive and inspirational. I remember how much and long you struggled to break 3. And now you did it in 2:56 in a Majors marathon half way across the world! Goes to show what hard work, consistency and continuous effort can produce.
😊
9:33 “This is what we came to do, let’s do it” Thanks for the inspiration KO.
This is by far one of the best race videos I've seen. Congrats on the PR! Can't wait to hear you ring the bell during the livestream.
You worked hard, pushed hard, wanted it, and got it done!!! Huge congrats, Mike!!! Loved reliving the race through your vlog. We were blessed to be part of this once in a lifetime experience🇯🇵❤
How great was it to run together in Shinjuku!
Awesome day. Congrats KO!
It was great to be out there with you
You are inspiring to me. I started running again a couple years ago (after a 15 year hiatus since HS XC). Your drive to push hard and succeed is absolutely amazing to watch. You deserved this PR and I hope you feel as proud as you should. You really gave it your all!
I’m nowhere near your level right now. I’m 34, but you give me hope that maybe, just maybe I could BQ by the time I’m 40 if I keep on giving my everything, every day, despite not having a high level of baseline “talent” (VO2max-wise).
I ran my first marathon at the age of 30. 4 hours 43 minutes
WELL DONE!!!!!!! Dude, I could feel your pain, your energy and your commitment and dedication to your goal!!! WOW, I'm so happy and proud of you. You wanted it so bad and pushed for it all the way to the end!!! Just so awesome! Thanks for taking us along on the run. I know it's hard to film while running fast and you make it look as good!
Incredible race footage, it must be so difficult to carry the camera for so long. Congrats on an amazing performance, your determination is an inspiration to us all.
Dude, this is amazing! Not only did you run an awesome marathon, but you also recorded a cinematic masterpiece WHILE running it 🔥 Currently training for my first marathon and videos like this keep my motivation up ❤
good luck with your training!
5:18 yellow crocs/ fliplip !!! Legend!!
Congratulations! That start was insane. Brings back good memories. I did the Tokyo Marathon in 2018. It was epic!
I wonder if they put a bit of time between the starts of gate 1 (Corrals A,B, C) and gate 2 (Corrals D, E, etc)
Amazing video, amazing editing, amazing music. Mind blowing run. From all those “chasing 3” videos from last year which were my first introduction to your channel in dec, to learning about how you had started training seriously only a few years back and were (perhaps well) above 4 hours, to now seeing you simply just DECIDE to run a sub 3 marathon under unfamiliar conditions. Simply mind blowing and inspirational. GOOD JOB man! Proud of you. ❤💯💪
Wow that was some congestion at the start! That singlet is 🔥! I was really surprised at the course; had no idea it was so many out and backs. Love how you were crushing it, and yet still cheering others on. Way to go man! Congratulations on the PR!
Thanks Steven!
@@kofuzi Yeah, what's that singlet?
@@Simco_ +1 to your question
@@Simco_ +2 to your question
+4
The footwear choice of some of these runners is wild! Great video as always Mike, it gets better with each iteration.
I remember bugging you (as many people) about running with a camera… Happy I was wrong and you held your ground! Awesome footage and congrats on the race result. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I rarely ever comment..but dang you nailed it with this vid. Without a bunch of talking and breakdown( which those vids have their place too) But just in terms of feeling right in the middle of it. The music , edit, quick pace updates, vid length. When I physically feel my body energy recall past race days watching something....👍🏻
So amazing! I'm currently training for my first ever half marathon and I'd be happy to run it in the time you have ran a whole marathon. Well done!! I also really like the Asics vest top you're wearing - really cool!
Goosebumps all over. Now I'm extremely psyched for the Mumbai marathon even though there are over 8 months left!
Your videography skills are off the chart! It was a genuine treat virtually running the 2023 Tokyo Marathon with you! You rocked it!
Congrats Mike. You have being an inspiration since you started your running journey and thank you for bringing us along.
Thanks for coming with me!
You looked so dialed in and strong the whole race! Congratulations on the well deserved PR.
Non-Elite no more Kofuzi!… you are the real deal, inspiring!… keep going man!… you are changing lifes!
Hey Mike, stop being so darn inspirational!!! The GRIT to the finish, the humility, the slow motion capturing all of the other runners emotions as well. Appreciate all that you do. 👊
Can't explain how incredibly inspiring your race day videos are! I will be running my first ever marathon in Chicago this upcoming October, partly because of videos like this. Congratulations on the 2:56!! Well deserved.
See you in Chicago!
That was an amazing video Kofuzi, the shots the music the story I vibrated with every second, thanks for sharing this experience with us!!
I love his videos!
What… a…. Legend 💪🙏 what a result!!
Thanks Andy!
This video deserves 25647 likes.
Huge, huge congrats Ko! I have followed you since your 10 mile Soldier Field run. I am so happy to see how far you have come…both physically as well as mentally. I am most impressed with how much confidence you have gained…it’s so good to see how much you believe in yourself.
That’s a long long time ago
Thank you for making the Tokyo Marathon live for us
💙💚💛🧡❤
Truly an inspiration Kofuzi. Have been consuming your content since I started running and you have truly made the process so enjoyable.
I will be running my first marathon in Rome in a few days and I'm aiming at 3h, I'm starting from the back of the pack and inevitably I'm going to run without the aid of same pace fellow runners and or Pacers. I sense it will be hard, this video gave me goose bumps and makes me looking forward to my first journey in the marathon world. Great effort and awesome vid, congrats!
good luck in Rome!
Solid effort and congratulations for your sub 3 marathon! Your words truely motivate me!
A year ago, I randomly watched this video and it really inspired me to start running. Last Sunday (Sep 22nd), I ran my first full marathon with official time 3:55:04. Just want to revisit this video and say THANK YOU, KO !
Congratulations!!
This is so inspirational! Thanks Mike for sharing your tremendous journey & efforts.
You solely inspired me to start running. Last year I could barely run 2 miles and now i'm training for a half. Congrats and thank you.
amazing!
Congrats Michael! You’ve been my main inspiration over the last 5 years or so on my running “journey”. You’re killing it! Congrats dude. All the hard work has paid off
Great video, congrats!! The music, great video and commentary really created some tension as we went along, I actually stood up and started pacing around the halfway point lol. Awesome
I’m waiting for this episode, finally here! Congratulations ! Awesome awesome race!❤❤❤🍾🎉🎈🎊
I could watch this one over and over...congrats man...gives me inspiration!
Such a inspirational and sensational running video, congrats Kofuzi, you well deserved it.
Just wow. Your race day videos always have me tingling as I watch them because they always capture the moment but this seriously had me have shivers all over. Amazing job!
This is sick! Great running shoe footage!
great job,, a former marathoner here brings back the memories and gave me a great smile on your accomplishment and to all those who have the desire over reason
Congrats, Kofuji! What an awesome run! Hope you enjoyed every moment while in Tokyo.
An incredible adventure
It was Tokyo where I did my first marathon ever, memories that will last forever. Despite being a bit painful the last 8km I managed to make it under 4 hours. I paid my inexperience in the long distance, more accustomed to half marathons, but a life lesson. I am glad that things clicked and had a blast of a race while capturing all the vibes.
Congrats Kofuzi!
Отличный и вдохновляюще снятый спектакль на улицах Токио, превосходно подходящая мелодия звуков. Как он умудрился снимать после 35-го километра, когда только желание дотянуть? Мне бы такие Азикс в 1980 году, получилось бы побыстрее, чем 2.19.10. Спасибо, Кофузи, за работу
What a great short film. Thanks for taking us on this journey!
Looking less and less like that "Non-Elite" runner you once claimed to be! haha 😆 Congrats on the PB!
Thanks for allowing me to relive my memories from Tokyo Marathon 2017 (first marathon on the new and current route)!
My friend Kevin flew all the way from NY to run this race. He ran it in a mega time of 3:03:17. I’m super proud of him! I’ll be checking the video to see if I can spot him!
This was inspirational man, definitely a motivational booster after watching you conquer this marathon.
Well done and very motivational.... Damn how many vaporfly's are there :)
It’s so great to see Tokyo again through your camera and the marathon experience. Naturally it makes me want very much to do it myself someday! I’m very proud to know you for many reasons 🎉Congratulations on a beautifully executed race and equally excellent video!
This is the best race video I've ever seen. It is so inspirational!
Completely awesome video ! Amazing look at the whole route and all the gear on other people in the 3hr pace groups and runners ! Congratulations on a great finish ! An amazing video and great footage on other platforms ! Thank you !
2:56 and a splendid movie. bravo!
This is my go to video when i'm feeling lazy or unmotivated to run, thank you mike for making this video! I swear the music and ambiance alone gives me energy to run every single time!
Thanks for watching!
You're amazing for taking us along on your journey. Thank you
The ending almost got me crying, so inspirational - happy I ran into this video and your channel. Wow!!!
Thanks so much!
thank you for sharing this. Quiet crowd and tons of runners all the way. Congrats on a great run
Incredible, best race you’ve ever run and not just because of the time. Pacing was on point and strong finish. Massive respect to you
Thanks for inspiring us all! Tokyo Marathon looks like awesome experience to run in.
So inspirational! Keep up with the great race footage man, want to see more coming
Watched this video when it came out and felt so emo and excited for running season to pick up in Canada! Thanks Kofuzi for keeping my head in the game.
What a race 🇯🇵. I heard some one yelled KOFUZI , and suddenly you were running by my side for a few seconds , you were flying! You aren’t a UA-camr , you ARE an inspiration! Congratulations on your PB! I finished sub 3 too! 😅
thank you 🙏
great job on the sub 3!
Amazing footage. Love it. It has rekindled that hunger for tokyo marathon.
Hey Mike! I stumbled upon your channel and this is the first video of yours I’ve seen. You made me tear up. You are inspiring. I’ve been so unhealthy my whole life but I’ve just started running. It’ll be a year this August. I couldn’t run for 3 minutes straight when I started. And now I’m training for my first 21k. Thank you for your helping me dream BIG.
Great work! Good luck with your training!
Thank you for holding the camera sticks for me as an average runner, sitting in the office, imaging/dreaming of running side by side with you.. Awesome!!
Wow amazing. Thank you for sharing this big moment for you. Congratulations on your PR and 100% best kit on the course !! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Totally agree about that congested start, so massive well done on pushing through and pulling off a fantastic 2:56 🏅 Awesome 👏
That ending... chills!!! Thank you for sharing.
Sub 2:57PR at the Tokyo freaking Marathon?? Insane! Congrats! Thanks for taking us along with ya on this crazy running journey.
You're an inspiration. You're still pushing on past that sub 3, I'm still chasing it. Going for 3:15 or 3:20 this year and than it's in my sights. "This is what we came to do let's do it" ff A.
Amazing! Thank you for the footage. Brought tears to my eyes to relive that amazing experience! i was about 50 mins slower than you and there is no way I could have filmed it!! Many thanks! Amazing!
It's truly inspiring to see your progress over the last few years. Congratulations and great race video as always!
You're awesome! Your video is awesome! The music you used perfectly matched your race!
Best race video on Tokyo Marathon 2023! Congrats. Felt so inspired by your determination
Omedetou! Congrats Mike! This was great to experience and thanks for sharing it with us. Long time coming and it was so inspiring to watch you PB and do it trusting your training, not backing down and instead pushing when you know you had to.
thank you kofuzi you are the man. just ran my first half marathon ever (cph) just under two hours. i can't wait for the next one. you have been an inspiration. keep it up. i dream of running the tokyo one day. late night greetings from europe.
Thank you for sharing. Well done!! I can feel you. So inspiring.
Incredible and impressive! Congrats on the achievement, and thank you for documenting your race. I ran this race too, but could never describe the experience quite like what you have captured here. Amazing work!
I’m so ready for the hour long, in-depth breakdown of this race!
Amazing and truly inspiring. This should be on Netflix
Loved it. Thank you. Inspiring and impressive to run that time, film and give commentary!
Everytime, EVERYTIME you kill these race vlogs - absolutely awesome Mike and of course well done 🎉👍
This was exactly what I needed to see today. Congrats. "This is what we came to do. Let's do it!"
Amazing video, amazing editing and what an effort! Wow! Huge congrats!!!!
Loved that You shared how to dig deep at the end. Congrats on a great time.
last month Bumped into your channel,
The way you explain, keeping it straightforward & easy to understand, Simply love it.
LOVE YOUR VLOGS,
LOTS OF LOVE FROM 🇮🇳🤗
Congratulations! Great race vlog and performance(: you earned it!
Greetings from 🇩🇪
Seeing you battle through the pain barrier at the end there is inspiring. I’m running the Rome marathon in less than 2 weeks and this video has got me so excited. Thank you
good luck in Rome!
Always awesome to watch you run a marathon. Love your grit and determination.
You help me fall in love with running again and again. Beautiful! 🤩
This video is incredible! I'm so jazzed for this marathon, but I'm not sure I could handle the flight/time difference and then run the distance. Your skills to run the race and film/create content are next level!
The time zones were a challenge
this is one of the most beautiful experiences I've ever been able to follow, your performance gets more and more incredible with each video and each race, congratulations Kofuzi!