Grandma's Marathon 2022 - Chasing 3, Attempt 5

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  • @lukaslowingsvensson9500
    @lukaslowingsvensson9500 2 роки тому +17

    A huge congratulations on your big achievement! Sub 3 is great! However, when, at 5:20 in the video, it states you reached 20 miles in 2hr2min and you need to run the last 10k in under 40 minutes some number must be wrong. At 20 miles you only have 10k left and 58 minutes to go. Or have I miscalculated something?

    • @lukaslowingsvensson9500
      @lukaslowingsvensson9500 2 роки тому +1

      Is it supposed to be 2hr20min perhaps and you finished the last 10k in 39 minutes? That's really impressive if that's the case.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому +15

      Yes. See note in description.
      I saw 2:20 on the clock, and I thought I had 40 minutes left. But in actuality, I had 44 or 45 minutes remaining

  • @ilushk
    @ilushk 2 роки тому +139

    «I can do it»
    «I can do it»
    «I still Want it»
    «Let’s go»
    «We can get it»
    These are words that are almost impossible to say at mile 20+. Huge effort!

    • @crhayes
      @crhayes 2 роки тому +1

      Put a huge smile on my face when he said it and I cheered out loud for him 😃

    • @rafaeru5695
      @rafaeru5695 2 роки тому +7

      This should be a tshirt

  • @RunLikeHeller
    @RunLikeHeller 2 роки тому +129

    Anyone else feel substantially happier after watching a Kofuzi video or is it just me

  • @ThatRunningGuy
    @ThatRunningGuy 2 роки тому +139

    Just shows that you should never give up on your dream. The hard work has paid off! Sub 3 whilst filming and In that heat. Awesome run Mike, inspirational 💪👏👏

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому +8

      thanks Chris!

    • @UnderDog748
      @UnderDog748 2 роки тому +1

      Seriously though great run mike !👍😁

  • @demzre
    @demzre 2 роки тому +63

    When I saw the "4-mile left" sign, I couldn't stop cheering, "Go 'Fuz!" Then when Ben told you you're going to do it, my heart was pumping and I had the biggest smile on my face. Congrats Mike! We always knew this day will come!

  • @risaac09
    @risaac09 2 роки тому +27

    Oh my god. I have never cried so hard watching someone achieve their dreams. To see you go from “I can’t do it” to “I can do it” just broke my heart in a really positive way. I’ve been following you for a while now, and it’s so gratifying to see you succeed. I’m so fucking proud of you. Your family is lucky to have you, and we are too!!!

  • @RunTommy123
    @RunTommy123 2 роки тому +37

    Way to go Mike! I know exactly how you felt that last 800 meters. I also had 3:02s, 3:05s on the books before going sub-3. You looked like a beast that last mile. Congrats

  • @bridgemasterx
    @bridgemasterx 2 роки тому +46

    Better than a movie. Crammed so much excitement, tension and emotion into this. Was cheering you on. Amazing effort in that last 10k. Inspirational. You deserved that.

  • @DoctorsofRunning
    @DoctorsofRunning 2 роки тому +32

    Tearing up over that finish. Awesome job Mike!!

  • @farisnordin5945
    @farisnordin5945 2 роки тому +11

    That metaspeed sky+ is going into your personal hall of fame. Congrats Mike! Hard work pays off, you deserve it!

  • @EricFloberg
    @EricFloberg 2 роки тому +38

    So fun reliving this the next day. 😊 Way to freaking go, man. You put in the work and made it happen. 👊🏼 So much fun running the race with you and Ben!!

  • @AvinMarv
    @AvinMarv 2 роки тому +44

    Beyond inspiring! Finally got that sub 3 you’ve been chasing. Can’t wait to see that Boston Marathon vlog in the future… maybe next year! 🙌🏼

  • @marymcintyre706
    @marymcintyre706 2 роки тому +6

    So happy for you… been following your marathon sub three attempts and wondering why you wouldn’t just leave the camera at home and you’d do it easy but you stuck to your values and invited us to join the journey every time and you got their on your terms. Never a more deserved or well earned achievement!

  • @vincentvenieris2185
    @vincentvenieris2185 2 роки тому +22

    Yes!!!! You had me crying! Hahah!! I love the, “Go Random Stranger” sign!! That was hilarious!!!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому +4

      it's my favorite sign

  • @markpetersen
    @markpetersen 2 роки тому +27

    Having just run sub 3 for the first time last weekend myself, all the emotions of that moment came flooding back as you came down the home stretch. Congrats again!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому +7

      great job Mark!

    • @bev9708
      @bev9708 2 роки тому +4

      BRAVO Mark!!!!! Bloody amazing, CONGRATS!!!!! 🎉🎊🍾 🏅

  • @romrome
    @romrome 2 роки тому +21

    Everything about this vid especially the push for the final 10K is what the marathon spirit is all about! Thank you for documenting your journey Mike for many of us to take inspiration from, always rootin' for yah! Congratulations again!

  • @jordanrundell9962
    @jordanrundell9962 2 роки тому +2

    As an athlete who is aspiring to run a sub-3, and has been as close as 3:05 before, this makes me so happy for you Michael. I know what kind of work it takes to get there, and you did all the work. Congrats on your fantastic achievement, and I wish you the most luck in your continued running!

  • @tommysiharath6988
    @tommysiharath6988 2 роки тому +6

    I got goosebumps in the final 2 miles. Great job Mike! Excellent run and excellent filming. Thanks for taking us along the journey. Felt like we were right there with you. Congratulations!

  • @jsonlee01
    @jsonlee01 2 роки тому +13

    That’s awesome. Congrats! I like that you don’t sugar coat your efforts with inspiring life lesson speeches. You show your highs and lows throughout the race and the end is much sweeter.

  • @philortman8139
    @philortman8139 2 роки тому +2

    There's so much more behind those four little words, "I still want it." Congratulations, man.

  • @dc8441
    @dc8441 2 роки тому +7

    Congrats Kofuzi! Thanks for sharing the journey. We saw the training and the races - the highs and the lows - and now the crowning achievement! You have graduated from non-elite to sub-elite! 👊

  • @Hacknerspeaks8938
    @Hacknerspeaks8938 2 роки тому +11

    I shed a few tears on this one! That last few miles was awe inspiring! So very happy for you. All of the hard work paid off. Thanks for bringing us along !

  • @samgozinsky3567
    @samgozinsky3567 2 роки тому +6

    Been watching this channel for a few years now- you are proof consistency pays off congrats!!

  • @TanWenXiong
    @TanWenXiong 2 роки тому +11

    I am so proud of you! You never give up and this shows that all the effort finally pays! Truly something to look back at for the many years later. Congratulations!!!

  • @jungtao
    @jungtao 2 роки тому +3

    Love it. 1st congrats!!! You put in all the hard work and it shows. “ I can and I will!” . 2nd thank you for bringing us all along with you. You inspire so many of us. 3rd great seeing Ben!

  • @NicolasVerschoren
    @NicolasVerschoren 2 роки тому +12

    Great race report. Almost made me tear up there for a moment when you were motivating yourself. Congratulations, you deserve this. Hope I can join the sub3 gang one day.

  • @Nehalruns
    @Nehalruns 2 роки тому +3

    I don’t normally comment, been following you for years.. well bloody done.. huge congratulations. Your a SUB 3 marathoner…

  • @enricopiumatti7918
    @enricopiumatti7918 2 роки тому +7

    You did it!! 🔝 Now you are in the club and it is something special because achieved just thanks to your strengh! Oh man! Really proud of you! 👏

  • @johnbryanserrano5288
    @johnbryanserrano5288 2 роки тому +14

    So proud of you. I’ve been watching how much you wanted this, and seeing you do it is a great achievement. The work outs and runs and endless self-analysis all came to fruition. Good job!

  • @jeffymoen
    @jeffymoen 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the inspirational video. Nice job. The saying that's helped me over the years of my 40 marathons is "the miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

  • @robertmelendez6677
    @robertmelendez6677 2 роки тому +5

    Awesome, man!! You have been working so hard to accomplish the goal and you did it!! So happy for you. The Summer of Kofuzi!!

  • @markblampied
    @markblampied 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so stoked for you bro! That was emotional. It's been great to be part of the journey with you. I'm still seeking my sub 3 but watching you has given me even more motivation and inspiration. It's ON! Congratulations man!

  • @8807jordan
    @8807jordan 2 роки тому +10

    Way to go Kofuzi! You’re an inspiration to everyone!

  • @rainy_days
    @rainy_days 2 роки тому +3

    I want to thank you for helping me on my running journey. I started in May not being able to run half a mile at a slow pace and now I’m running 20-30 miles per week. Your videos inspire and motivate me, my goal is to run the LA marathon next year! Hope to see you there

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому

      great job!

  • @u.s.cowboy3052
    @u.s.cowboy3052 2 роки тому +4

    Woohoo congratulations, You worked hard for this. What an amazing feeling it must be. Keep up the great work with your channel it shows. Good times 🏃🏻🙌

  • @DevRunner
    @DevRunner 2 роки тому +1

    And there it is! Way to to stay strong and keep pushing Mike! You crushed it! Congratulations!

  • @paul-1908
    @paul-1908 2 роки тому +2

    Congratulations, Mike! So happy for you. And way to go Ben! 🙌

  • @krilin84
    @krilin84 2 роки тому +1

    YEEEESSSSS!!!! I love that you've not given up and just kept working at it and that you finally got to achieve your dream. Massively inspiring and moving to watch! 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

  • @keegan_breaksaway
    @keegan_breaksaway 2 роки тому +1

    This one right on the heels of the LA attempt video, so emotional at the end! Well done good sir!

  • @bitcoyn
    @bitcoyn 2 роки тому +2

    Maximum Effort 💯 right there
    And pure ❤️ Congratulations Mike ⚡
    Truly inspirational

  • @esmondw
    @esmondw 2 роки тому +2

    You did it! Have been following your journey from before your first BQ. So happy to see your perseverance pay off. 🔥

  • @weswanders
    @weswanders 2 роки тому +2

    So inspirational Mike! This was my first marathon back since 2019, it’s so inspiring to see you crush your goals! Grandma’s is a special race.

  • @StellaKe8869
    @StellaKe8869 2 роки тому +2

    Chills at the end! Huge congrats, I knew you could do it (especially since your last attempt was so close and on a much harder course)!
    Also props to Ben for being an amazing pacer! You both killed it!

  • @markosajn5776
    @markosajn5776 2 роки тому +1

    Now that is how you do it! You brought a tears in my eyes with this video. I was the one telling you that you can probably do it but without selfie stick. And you did it in your own way. Respect Kofuzi! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
    "The guy who just runs a lot" 😎

  • @jmanonmakes
    @jmanonmakes 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulations! This was so exciting to watch. I’m so happy for you. And again, beautifully filmed. Well done, all around!

  • @darwinruns3039
    @darwinruns3039 2 роки тому +1

    I am literally crying while watching this video! Especially on the last 5k!!! I bonked my last race and this inspired me to keep going!

  • @trailjenny
    @trailjenny 2 роки тому +2

    Not me over here crying 😭😭😭 SO HAPPY to see you reach this goal!

  •  2 роки тому +3

    Goosebumps! In tears now and so happy for you. I could feel the pain and the emotion. Congrats: you have been truly deserving it and now you did it! Thank you so much, Ko, for being an inspiration!

  • @mejulesyap
    @mejulesyap 2 роки тому +4

    Thats amazing Kofuzi! Congratulations on sub 3! So happy for you!

  • @h2oHulk
    @h2oHulk 2 роки тому

    been tracking you down trying to watch you run sub 3:00. SO AMAZING, AWESOME, ENCOURAGING, GRITTY, AND PROUD of you for getting over the hump!

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому

      Thanks Jeff!

  • @ianglendinning7668
    @ianglendinning7668 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing 👏
    I've been watching your channel just over 2 years now and it's been fantastic seeing you chase down and achieve that goal.
    Huge congratulations Mike 🎉🎉

  • @christopherbarrett4556
    @christopherbarrett4556 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad this popped up in my UA-cam feed! Last weekend at Grandma's was my first attempt at the Marathon, and finishing that, even at 4:21 was so damn satisfying! Thanks for making this, it's so awesome to relive it! Congrats on your Sub 3! Huge.

  • @flickmybic5940
    @flickmybic5940 2 роки тому +1

    So funny, I got a notification on Strava that someone had commented on your 1/2 from late Jan. Then load up UA-cam and see this! If the end doesn't bring a smile to you're face, you're not a true runner I'm sorry. That was awesome!! Thousands of hours of work put in, much deserved Kofuzi!

  • @revaliii6842
    @revaliii6842 2 роки тому +1

    Man that gave me goosebumps, even though I’d seen your strava. That was inspirational. What a journey. Well done man ❤️🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏻

  • @JavierISampedroTNF
    @JavierISampedroTNF 2 роки тому +3

    I am so happy for you and achieving your goal. You deserve it! congrats

  •  2 роки тому +2

    You really are the man! Great job, well deserved, magnificent race with the cam. You are a true inspiration for all of us here! Cheers from Europe, kofuzi! 🤜🤛

  • @bernardo_xc3565
    @bernardo_xc3565 2 роки тому +1

    congrats! so glad grandma’s was the site of the sub 3; its a great course with great fans. i first ran it in 2008, come back for a sequel

  • @paulouellet4926
    @paulouellet4926 2 роки тому +1

    Congrats Mike, we really did live this sub 3 with you!!! You never let go; really inspiring!

  • @topoisomerace
    @topoisomerace 2 роки тому +2

    In about five years you have turned your body into a running machine. Very impressive -- and bonus marks for the colour coordination!

  • @russelljf56
    @russelljf56 2 роки тому +2

    Great work Mike, incredible! We have all enjoyed being allowed to come along on this journey with you!

  • @Martha-fluterunner
    @Martha-fluterunner 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so proud of you, happy for you, proud to know you personally. You made your now well established friends and followers 😿 cry our hearts out! Martha

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому

      thanks so much, Martha!

  • @ml3609
    @ml3609 2 роки тому +2

    Yay!!! How wonderful!! Thank you for sharing, I have enjoyed watching your progress and seeing you round the lakefront!! Congratz!!! You are amazing!!

  • @matthewthomas5113
    @matthewthomas5113 2 роки тому +1

    That was so inspirational. Loved the firm but encouraging self-talk, it showed where you were at mentally throughout the race and how hard you were pushing yourself. Great work!

  • @wazzateh9518
    @wazzateh9518 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the inspiration.
    I am trying to chase 3:30 in October in my third ever marathon.

  • @jemrealalcaraz9593
    @jemrealalcaraz9593 2 роки тому

    going from nick bares sub 2:50 video to kofuzis sub 3 video is like christmas morning. You are amazing and so inspiring to watch. another reason to never give up on your goals and dreams. congratulations mike

  • @brandonliau2923
    @brandonliau2923 2 роки тому +1

    Had the biggest smile on my face watching this! Congrats Mike great work!!!!

    • @brandonliau2923
      @brandonliau2923 Рік тому

      Hi Mike, this video inspired me to run my first marathon and chase sub 3. Yesterday I ran Valencia marathon in a time of 2:54 on debut. Thank you 🎉

  • @DavidDamron
    @DavidDamron 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing and so proud of you. Have loved the journey to sub 3. Congrats - well deserved

  • @Gary_sub3marathoner
    @Gary_sub3marathoner 2 роки тому +2

    I know how you feel. I broke 3 for the first time in October last year, euphoric about sums it up, I was on a high for days afterwards. Great run 👍🍺

  • @MattRunsColorado
    @MattRunsColorado 2 роки тому +1

    Literally brought a tear to my eyes. So inspiring. You never gave up and this is what hard work and perseverance can do. One of the best running videos I've seen, congratulations Mike.

  • @RNeden
    @RNeden 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! That surge of will towards the end! Well done, congrats!

  • @danbailey4570
    @danbailey4570 2 роки тому

    Random running dude from London here really thrilled you managed to go sub 3. Big fan of all your content and delighted you hit your goal. And the *encourages in Minnesotan was a lovely touch. Congrats Mike 👍👍👍

  • @philiprudd1697
    @philiprudd1697 2 роки тому +1

    This was a beautiful run- congratulations Ko! Your video is beautifully made too. Woohoo! Let's goooo!

  • @InMyPark
    @InMyPark 2 роки тому

    I’ve been watching your channel for the past few years. Congratulations Mike! So inspirational.

  • @ellemarie9726
    @ellemarie9726 2 роки тому

    I don't think I've ever been more excited for someone before!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @quirckybaldguy
    @quirckybaldguy 2 роки тому +1

    Epic man, huge congratulations! Amazing video, I truly felt the emotion ❤️

  • @anjulidasika2038
    @anjulidasika2038 2 роки тому +3

    Wow congrats!! That was so inspiring to watch 🎉🎉

  • @annieyeung3833
    @annieyeung3833 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing effort especially the kick at the end. Thank you for taking us along for the journey.

  • @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos
    @wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos 2 роки тому +1

    Goes to show how hard work and perseverance pays off. I’ve enjoyed your journey reaching one of many goals over the years. Keeping raising that bar Cousin Ko 🤜🏾🤛🏻!

  • @nipunatri70
    @nipunatri70 2 роки тому +1

    Way to go, Mike! Such an amazing effort on the day and admirable consistency year round. Very well deserved sub-3. See you on the Chicago lakefront!

  • @dkny9954
    @dkny9954 2 роки тому

    Hey Mike, I remember watching your videos from a few years ago mainly about tech vids.
    I've been running for close to a year now as 30 something father of two girls and 10 years of inactivity. I've watched the all your 3 hour series attempts and with this video @ 06:00 man that just gave me the chills.
    Signed up for a marathon in September and trying to lost 30lbs to qualify for Boston...... I'm running with some truly overzealous ambition as I've only PB my HM at 01:37:43 today, but hey life's about pushing yourself, right?
    I know for sure you completed it without watching the rest of video and jumping to comment how inspirational you've been for me. You're a great dude with some truly wholesome content. Thanks man and Happy Father's day buddy.

    • @kofuzi
      @kofuzi  2 роки тому

      happy Father's Day!

  • @nberkel
    @nberkel 2 роки тому

    What a treat to watch this come to fruition. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Recover and soak it all in. Well deserved 👍

  • @Greg-me8le
    @Greg-me8le 2 роки тому

    Not everyone can say that ran sub 3 and also produced aa high quality video for thousands to enjoy at the same time! Glad you smashed your goal! I have enjoyed the journey.

  • @jacobhopkins2739
    @jacobhopkins2739 2 роки тому +1

    Hell. Yeah. You’ve leveled up Mike! So awesome.

  • @hilleri8
    @hilleri8 2 роки тому

    Way to go! What an amazing accomplishment and a really well put together video. It almost brought tears of joy to my eyes with your "I can do it, I still want it" comment and the look on your face as you were running towards the goal about to get sub 3. Amazing work and thank you for all of the inspiration!

  • @monkeyrustler
    @monkeyrustler 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing and inspiring. So glad you got there Mike :)

  • @TravelRunner
    @TravelRunner Рік тому

    Just watched watched this for a second time. Just as good as the first time. You da man, Mike! I hope Tokyo goes just as well for you.

  • @mikequartuccio3542
    @mikequartuccio3542 2 роки тому +1

    Michael Ko so freaking happy for you! Congrats! Brought a dang tear to my eye.

  • @jakejudy9900
    @jakejudy9900 2 роки тому +1

    Yay, Mike! Congratulations! Way to push through it! You’re such an inspiration!

  • @scheddar2733
    @scheddar2733 2 роки тому +1

    Even though I knew how it would end, I found myself standing up out of my chair like an ass during those final few minutes cheering you on, lol! Well done! Hard fight, but you fought the good fight and persevered!!! Woohoo!!! Revel in the afterglow Mike, you've earned it!

  • @MohamadAsriMohamadAli
    @MohamadAsriMohamadAli 2 роки тому

    Congratulations Mike. Your review on Peg 35s got me back running few years back. Followed your story since then. Saw your highs and lows from what you shown us. Truly an amazing feat. Me myself will be going to Tokyo next year, hopefully I'll break 330 or even 315 by then. You're the man!

  • @Elmo6855
    @Elmo6855 2 роки тому +1

    So epic! Carrying a camera stick too! That adds to your time, so even more to be proud of with this sub 3! 🎉🥳💪👍

  • @kipconwell
    @kipconwell 2 роки тому +2

    Congrats brother! Awesome progression! Thanks for sharing with us all!

  • @cmoschella
    @cmoschella 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome job, Mike! So inspiring. Happy Father’s Day.

  • @angeljohnson234
    @angeljohnson234 2 роки тому +2

    This was beyond emotional. 😭😭😭 CONGRATS MIKE! You did it! I can't wait for the livestream so you can ring the bell. WooHoo!

  • @enonek2960
    @enonek2960 2 роки тому

    Let's Goooooooooooooo! 🔥🔥🔥So proud of this accomplishment for you! Thanks for taking me on this ride! I will never get close to 3hrs, I doubt 4 is possible for me, but you killed it! Just when the doubt came in and you said you can't do it, you changed and said "I can do it!", and you did! AWESOME RUN KOFUZI🔥🔥🔥

  • @susanwiggins6309
    @susanwiggins6309 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing!! I've been following you on this journey and so happy for you! Congratulations on a fantastic race and a great video!

  • @Stevenc1984
    @Stevenc1984 2 роки тому +1

    SUB3: You earned this with all your hard work over the years, really happy for you Mike, well done! 🎊🏅🏆🏃🏻‍♂️

  • @benbooth598
    @benbooth598 2 роки тому

    Congratulations Mike on a great achievement. Sub 3 hard work has paid off. Like everyone else was willing/shouting you on in that last 6 mile stretch .

  • @campbe00
    @campbe00 2 роки тому +1

    Let’s go Mike!! Unbelievable. Love the raw footage with 10k to go. I can’t turned into I can and I will… what a gift to share on Father’s Day weekend.

  • @mannyportillo5712
    @mannyportillo5712 2 роки тому

    What an inspiring run, cried out of pure joy at the end, thank you for the ride. 👊🏽