A Runner's Weekend - Boston Marathon 2023

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Күн бұрын

It took me a long time to qualify and a long to get a bib, but 2023 is going to be my year. So it’s time to hop on a plane and head east. This is a runner’s weekend at the Boston Marathon
0:00 intro
1:00 finish line
2:06 expo
5:12 Newbury Street
6:56 Relay meetup
9:48 Coffee with Janji
11:14 Tracksmith Media Shakeout
13:24 Puma Shakeout with Laura Green
15:24 Livestream Live with ASICS
16:34 Kofuzi Run Club x Rabbit Shakeout
23:38 Bandit popup
24:22 lunch
25:35 pre-race
28:50 Boston Marathon
29:47 Wellesley Scream Tunnel
31:08 Newton Hills
32:02 Final 10k
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@QuitaLovesSports Жыл бұрын

Dude, you are a masterful storyteller. Congratulations on finishing!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@Dee_H Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing! Your word voice is eloquent and meaningful. As a former runner and returning runner, you capture the spirit of a race and make me feel like it's possible to get back!

@joephet Жыл бұрын

So true

@fecardona Жыл бұрын

Wow, this production was like a high level documentary. Thank you, Mike.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you

@johnsmithoninsta Жыл бұрын

It really was!

@keiffactory Жыл бұрын

It's unbelievable to see how much joy you bring to people just by being yourself and approaching everyone and everything with a smile on your face. I've been having a hard time opening myself up to people but seeing your interactions with people gives me joy through the screen.

@keiffactory Жыл бұрын

I also just want to add that I'm so happy that you have found your calling and are able to do what you love full time. I started following you when you were still in the corporate world and now seeing you as a major influencer with so much impact over people makes me so happy

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks for your support all along the way. I'd still like to think of myself as a bit of an introvert loner. but runners are good people, and that makes interactions like these so easy to look forward to and enjoy.

@RodRunerr Жыл бұрын

The cinematography of runners weekend videos are always unmatched, Ko has taken this game to a whole new level 👏❤, it's time to cross borders to European soil and hopefully Africa someday. Stay blessed.❤🙏

@DeeKay1911 Жыл бұрын

Copenhagen is three weeks from Sunday. Let’s go!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I'm working on it. I've pitched a couple ideas to a couple brands

@cathynewyork7918 Жыл бұрын

I would love to see Kofuzi do some of the European marathons, but not interested in Africa.

@aliza3705 Жыл бұрын

The ending montage 😭 You worked so damn hard and deserve the best. Congrats again have a good rest

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you Aliza

@sharulafifi5450 Жыл бұрын

Kofuzi, you’re one of the reason I started running. I appreciate it 🤝🏼 Even at the age of 30, still feel like you gotta run while you can. Love you man!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

happy running!

@geert574 Жыл бұрын

What are u talking about man I'm 41 and run daily 😆

@cathynewyork7918 Жыл бұрын

@@geert574 I'm 73 and still running. Dave Obelkevich is 79 and finished his 46th New York City Marathon last November.

@mikemarsman4539 Жыл бұрын

Your keeping this old runner motivated. Seeing this reminds me of the determination and dedication it takes to run a maratahon. Runners are a tight supportive group, and the fans, keep us all going,,, Thanks for taking us all on your journey, and keeping us young

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@BBSRFC Жыл бұрын

B I

@johnsmithoninsta Жыл бұрын

💯

@gordonlau172 Жыл бұрын

I’m still basking in the afterglow of my first Boston marathon…..you captured the the feeling of the whole weekend . It took me along time to get to Boston and the journey was totally worth it . Thanks for the recap!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting to Boston!

@Julio_Zambrano Жыл бұрын

Man, you made me cry... that was a wonderful, inspiring story!!! I'm running my first Marathon in 2 days (Vienna City Marathon), and I just want to enjoy it! Thank you for sharing! Representing Kofuzi Run Club! 🐉

@severiner7168 Жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful time!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

hope you have a great race!

@christopherdacunha8636 Жыл бұрын

Have a great run!!!

@adeolawalsh7240 Жыл бұрын

Have a great run

@rutgerleunen4812 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the run! I’m also participating tomorrow

@NevilleHorn Жыл бұрын

Not much of a KZfaq commenter, but I have say this is an absolute masterpiece. You captured the emotions of being a first time Boston finisher perfectly and I was choked up at the end. I actually saw you during the race and I came over and mentioned how much I enjoy your channel. I thanked you for what you do for the running community. You smiled and offered me a fist bump in return. Congratulations on your achievements both inside and outside the race.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Great to meet you!

@nicobetancourt7629 Жыл бұрын

These are the best running videos on KZfaq. I’ve watched runner’s weekend videos more than once in anticipation for the next one… but when a new one comes out… I save it like the last sip of a great bottle of wine. I make sure I’m not busy… have no emails… and just sit and enjoy

@johnsmithoninsta Жыл бұрын

Same! They’re great!

@shannonsides6017 Жыл бұрын

Ko, this was incredible. I remember when I first started following you was right after you BQ’d at Tunnel and so it felt surreal to finally see Kofuzi live out this running goal. The final 600m stretch where you showed past race finishes that were MUCH slower brought me close to tears. So so happy for you. I hope you had the best time. Thanks for helping make this such a memorable weekend for a lot of us Non Elites!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

It was so good to see you and run with you this weekend. It made it that much more special

@georgesoto5436 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what an awesome video, out of words…what a story, so inspiring that at 54 years young, I don’t loose hope that one day I will be there. Thanks for sharing this story.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

hope to see you there

@michaelflora3677 Жыл бұрын

Mom wake up, Kofuzi just dropped a Runner's Weekend in Boston

@pchan1728 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on finishing ❤ This is my very first time on your channel and wow. The love, the community, the people, the storytelling , the editing, everything about this was so beautiful and touching. I am not a runner by any means but I am so touched by just this video alone. Going to subscribe and binge your videos now. Much love and take care ❤

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching! welcome to the community!

@daliaflores15 Жыл бұрын

The tears started flowing at 33.16 🥲🥲 so proud of you, great job man!!!!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@kellybaker6353 Жыл бұрын

And will you be back to do it again? Yes. Yes, you will. Even the days that don't go as we'd like are ultimately good days. Keep up the awesome work, and get in some good recovery time!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I'll be back for sure. Whether I'll be able to run it is another question that may be out of my hands.

@joshwyatt5685 Жыл бұрын

I’ve loved watching your journey to Boston over the years. Congrats on getting to the starting line and a great first Boston. Was right there with you.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@joyaclub Жыл бұрын

It’s great to see the connections you’ve made with so many people. Your videos helped this oldtimer get back in to running after a 10 year hiatus. Thanks for continuing to inspire.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Happy running!

@jason.rams4 Жыл бұрын

Definitely fighting back the emotions! Lol 8 miles is my farthest run and after watching this I feel like I can run an entire marathon! Absolutely inspiring!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I’ve been there

@charleyweinhardt Жыл бұрын

29:45 that was a crazy dynamic! endless dudes running, endless girls cheering... nobody's loosing pace in that! 😁

@tonymacias3263 Жыл бұрын

Another great Runners Weekend vid. These never seem to be long enough. Thanks for always taking us along for the ride!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Tony. Thank you

@Deadbuck73 Жыл бұрын

Yo! I’m speechless at the magic that you captured and put into this. This wasn’t just about a race on any given Monday. It was about living right and following your heart. Congratulations Kofuzi!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

so good to finally meet you at the finish!

@briansleepylee Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy how you include the running community in your videos. It is great to see familiar faces. Fantastic production value - so cinematic!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

It’s better with friends

@CatherineSui-Miller Жыл бұрын

Your story truly inspires me as a late starter and 50+ long distance runner. Keep on running and pushing through our goals 💪

@Veroweithofer Жыл бұрын

Same here! 😊🎉

@kimberlywalker7107 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review of an amazing weekend…thanks for leading our rabbit shakeout and for all you do!!🔥🦄🐰

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for running with me!

@carolynclinton779 Жыл бұрын

This is a great recap of the Boston Marathon weekend! There was so much to do, thank you for sharing! It was my first Boston too and it was tough, but I loved it all!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Such a full weekend experience

@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Жыл бұрын

Watching this, the tears welled up in my eyes in the last 3 minutes as you turned onto Boylston. The combination of exhaustion and elation accompanied by the soundtrack of the roar of spectators (heard as one turns on Mt. Hereford) is guaranteed to give goosebumps if not elicit tears. As always, you’ve summoned all the emotions of last weekend with your eloquent storytelling and terrific filming and editing skills. I’m thinking sentimentally of the journey undertaken by so many of us back in 2019 when we both ran Tunnel Marathon but none of us knew each other yet, personally. We never could have imagined what was in store for us, both individually and as a community!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

we've been through so much individually. and it's good to now go through these adventures together

@Trystania Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and congratulations on all the work you put in! I started running in late 2018 at age 29 (female) and never thought I could run a marathon. Now I‘ll run my third marathon in Berlin this year (hoping to get a nice sub 4 this time after 4:13 and 4:00). Of all the runners I follow, you inspire me the most. I hope to meet you at a shakeout run someday! Also I loved how your video started off looking desperately for food and by the end, you had plenty of it. 😂 Greetings from Germany!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

I’m always looking for food

@coolblink888 Жыл бұрын

One of my idols in vlogs. Congratulations in finishing and this video is very touching and our hopes gets high.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@freda4336 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it felt like we lived the Boston experience vicariously through you.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming along for the ride

@michaelsesler1158 Жыл бұрын

absolutely love the Runner's Weekend "series" you should be very proud of yourself

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

it's become my favorite kind of video to make

@naturalstaterunclub Жыл бұрын

Kevin Chan from Natural State Running. You're inspiration to us non-elites and it gave me such a kick to finally meet you in person. Thanks for sharing this incredible journey. Gives us hopes of accomplishing what you did. Congratulations on finishing Boston!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you too!

@duydnguyenn Жыл бұрын

Yo this is so inspirational, with your raw emotional footage. For some reasons 3:04 is perfect because we know you will be coming back and beat it. Hope I could run Boston someday. Cheers!

@georgearthur3232 Жыл бұрын

Kofuzi of all the running KZfaq’s your marathon videos are the most entertaining keep up the great work 🙏👍👍👍

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@marktrujillo5480 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You da man! Thanks for documenting this. I felt like I was part of your journey. Congratulations on your finish and for building such a beautiful community of runners!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@estebanmendoza6657 Жыл бұрын

You are no ordinary runner kofuzi. In my eyes you are an elite runner😂. I would never be able to quality for Boston. Your pace is amazing. You were born for this. Happy to see all your videos. Keep moving, keep running my friend.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@jaminioso Жыл бұрын

Watching this the evening before I run my first marathon tomorrow morning. London here I come! Thanks for making a beautiful vlog. Inspiring and honest.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

have a great race out there!

@yakiweiss546 Жыл бұрын

I can really feel the difficulty and distress in the footage, it's just amazing. how inspiring a marathon race is.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

it easy to get hooked on it

@robertburpee9473 6 ай бұрын

Love the Jar of Aussie Vegemite on the table of the ASICS meet and greet. Another wonderful Vlog, thank you for taking the time to put it together.

@Stevenc1984 Жыл бұрын

Incredible, nobody does running videos quite like Kofuzi 🎉🎊🏃🏻‍♂️🏅

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

@Supafloppy Жыл бұрын

From the race, to the entire weekend. Love it Kofuzi. ❤ We love the story, but the journey is phenomenal. 🎉😎

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you for coming along for the ride

@rizontherun9684 Жыл бұрын

Really great to watch this. Thanks for sharing your experience

@RunLikeHeller Жыл бұрын

Another epic and inspiring video 🔥

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily!

@apdaniel3735 Жыл бұрын

Well appreciated! Thank you so much for the video and congratulations Kofuzi.🎉❤ I could feel the emotions at the end. 🫶🏾🏃💨🥇

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@matt_archer16 Жыл бұрын

Michael, just brilliant. I missed Boston this year through injury & watching vlogs has been my only connection to the race this year. Your comments when you turned into Bolyston St just brought back a million memories for me. Boston is truly special. A runner’s heaven. Thank you for sharing a very special moment of your life.

@ryanwiesman9921 Жыл бұрын

Another epic video from the best running KZfaq creator! This is artful masterpiece!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@DrCPSu Жыл бұрын

I watched this video with tears in my eyes. Hope I can BQ and run the Boston marathon, no matter how long it takes.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

it's easy to feel cynical or discouraged about it, but in the end, for me, it was worth it

@SpellKristoffer Жыл бұрын

Your resilience, perseverance and story-telling is AWESOME! Congratulations Kofuzi!

@themanorruns Жыл бұрын

This one had me tearing up at the end. Being there not even to run the race, just to experience the Boston atmosphere was a combination of impostor syndrome, inspiration, motivation, anxiety, you name it. That atmosphere at the shakeouts and watching from Kenmore was an experience I’ll never forget, and seeing the emotion from the creators making videos of the weekend, I’m grateful to have been just the tiniest smidge of that experience. Thank you for everything you do Mike, you’re an absolute inspiration to runners everywhere 🙌🏻💚

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

It was great to meet in person. I was glad you were there

@sbcat07 Жыл бұрын

I plan to BQ one day, putting in work! You’ve got an inspiring story, thanks for sharing!

@Weebei Жыл бұрын

Damn Kofuzi, an inspiration! Great editing to paint the journey. You're inspiring me.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@DorHBoomer Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching this. I always really enjoy your runner's weekend films. Congrats on finishing the Boston Marathon 💪👍

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

These are my favorite kind of videos to make right now

@akira2k513 Жыл бұрын

This was really fun to watch and make it feel like I was there with you. Brought back a lot of memories. Thanks again for the journey.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along for the ride

@hotsauce315able Жыл бұрын

Congrats Kofuzi! So inspirational. 👊🏻

@magalycarmona330 Жыл бұрын

Congrats kofuzi … you’re a great inspiration for runners all over the world … i follow you from 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@luizclaudiocosta3071 Жыл бұрын

Kofuzi. This is it. Always it is worth. Congrats for great video and your fantastic journey to Boston Marathon.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lindayenyc Жыл бұрын

Kofuzi! Thank you for your love and devotion to the sport - it's never easy to keep going. You're INSPIRATIONAL! I'm running my third marathon soon in Denver, and no doubt this video motivated me to do my best! I hope to run along with you someday

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

good luck with your training!

@MrN0115 Жыл бұрын

Once again, congrats Ko! It’s an inspiring journey and amazing achievement! Thanks for sharing your story. Definitely will run hard to get my BQ! 🎉

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Good luck chasing that BQ!

@RodrigoLupatini Жыл бұрын

🥲 Thank you for everything you do for us, for the community. May your life always be blessed. ❤

@pameladh27 Жыл бұрын

Always my favorite❤ this was an amazing watch.. much love, Mike

@svenja5596 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this 🤩 fantastic video, as always! Congrats on finishing Boston 🎉👍

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@stephanierose4970 Жыл бұрын

Last June I got back into long distance/ marathon running after stepping away for a few years. Your channel has been such a great motivator during the training process. Thanks for the inspiration!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

welcome back to running!

@iamaneesha Жыл бұрын

Sobbing at the end, what beautiful storytelling. Thank you for bring us on your journey and well done, you did it!!!!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching!

@312jayc Жыл бұрын

Thank you again for giving us an inside view & being such an inspiration!!!

@avilesjose5001 Жыл бұрын

Hey, Ko !!, congrats !! …our inspiration bro !! Keep the good work 💪🏽💪🏽, From 🇵🇷🇵🇷

@mileslinus Жыл бұрын

Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. So inspiring!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank uou

@billylee5335 Жыл бұрын

Yeeeeessss!! Finally..Gotta watch then go for a RUN!! 🏃‍♂️ 💨

@duanetamashiro3359 Жыл бұрын

Mike, thank you for sharing your incredible journey to Boston with us! I’ve been following you since your first Vaporfly video. It’s amazing how you’ve progressed as both a runner and KZfaqr since then. I look forward to following your future endeavors as you continue your journey as a not so Non Elite runner.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

#nonelite

@mauricewashington226 Жыл бұрын

Jarhett is so awesome! He helped me out at the ASICS custom area at the LA Marathon (I stood in line four times for a total wait of about 4 hours for 4 custom laminations!), and saw him wearing a Kofuzi jacket! We talked a bit about how awesome you are and for helping me out with my ABTA Brain Tumor run fundraiser a few years ago, and he agreed that you are amazing and that you have ties with ASICS as well. Congratulations to you on your Boston Marathon, and I look forward to seeing you in several years once I qualify and after wrestling/winning worlds (masters) in Olympic style wrestling! 🙏🏾

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Hope to see you soon!

@philippegagne268 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this recap👏👏You had me choked up at the end there!!

@westonaltman5193 Жыл бұрын

Great video Kofuzi! Thank you for sharing. Excellent storytelling!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@dumbdumb123 Жыл бұрын

Wow.. very well done and thoroughly captivating video. Congrats on powering through to the finish! 👊

@seikodude Жыл бұрын

LOVE your runner's weekend vids!!!!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@Carrottoprunner 9 ай бұрын

Best video!!! Seriously enjoyed every minute!

@aetos17 Жыл бұрын

beautiful video. congratulations. you should come to Athens, Greece at some point to run the Athens Authentic Marathon. here were all started. with 15k uphill and a total of 332 elevation gain. keep running

@Carrottoprunner 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding video! Please keep them going! Congrats on the huge feat of running Boston!!

@edchan Жыл бұрын

what crazy journey this has been for you. thanks for taking us along with ya!

@allanricharddias Жыл бұрын

We’re all so lucky to have people like you to document our joys and sorrows along these beautiful journeys!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along with me

@howardyang4073 Жыл бұрын

I felt I was all the way with you. Amazing runner, amazing cuts, you're special man.

@pasadenaphil8804 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! There aren't many Boston Marathon videos that capture what it is like to run it but this one does a great job of it. The top runners may be the main draw but it seems everyone in Boston knows someone who is running, even if at the back of the pack, and THAT is what makes the crowds so exciting as you run past them. It's like that for so much of the race too.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

The energy here is fantastic

@jkxzero 10 ай бұрын

The energy, the vibe, the music, and absolutely everything is just so enjoyable! Thanks for the great video!

@leonaleewong Жыл бұрын

So fun! You knew everyone and everyone knew you. Found your channel in 2019 when preparing for my first BQ attempt at the Tunnel Marathon. It’s been a whirlwind from then until now - thank you for taking us along and for continuing to inspire us, Mike.

@reuchikawa Жыл бұрын

That’s sooooooooo better than 80% all the streamings series out there! 🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 you’re really good at this!!!! 🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@PiercingArrowz Жыл бұрын

Yeah Matt B! Thanks for the recap sir! Well done on your marathon!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@JDelta87 Жыл бұрын

Everything flowed so well from the scene selections, narration, to the music. Really good storytelling capabilities!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing

@raulpinto1334 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@TheFODRunner Жыл бұрын

I actually can’t put into words how good you are at these vlogs, you hooked me from start to end and just ignited my fire even more to run Boston!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

hope to see you here soon!

@fwoo Жыл бұрын

I feel you through the video. Thanks for bring it in....Awesome !!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏

@scottthatcher3181 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Well done. What a great video!

@Anthony-pr1cy Жыл бұрын

Came a long way! Been watching since the vertigo video as it was something I struggled with. Amazing progress!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

Wow, you’ve been here a long time. Thank you

@PoetWithPace Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike for confirming my format for past 8 years of content on here is the best way. Well done on finally running Boston 🏅

@AtimusLOL Жыл бұрын

What a great video and journey! Watching your videos keeps me motivated to continue and keep aiming for my goals one step at a time. Aiming for my first half marathon after being a couch potato almost a decade. The ending showing your journey - speechless. Congratulations again from Sydney Australia.

@karinapena864 Жыл бұрын

Big fan! Congrats on your journey and finish!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

@brunoluiz6815 Жыл бұрын

Sooooooo niceeeee! TKS for sharing yr journey with us!!

@kofuzi Жыл бұрын

thank you

@paultimothyL Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memory lane journey and a 14:36 thumbs up from me to you!! Boston is soo special in soo many ways. I hope you come back for another!! Love the video's 👏👏👏😁😁😁