I think Ben is a complete gentleman. He backed off and let you cross 1st as a true pacer. Congrats again.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
A good person. Minnesota Nice doesn’t do him justice.
@peterwaisnor22412 жыл бұрын
It's weird how genuinely invested I personally feel in you achieving this goal after watching your videos for three years. Amazing stuff. And totally deserved. Thanks for the inspiration.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support!
@EricFloberg2 жыл бұрын
You know this video will be on repeat for me all the way to Chicago in October 😏 Such a great recap!!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Your fitness is there. Keep going!
@secundrabeasley8552 жыл бұрын
This will help me when I walk a 5k in October. Congrats!!
@jonathanwendel74802 жыл бұрын
I love these race reports... those of us who have been doing this for years, or decades, at Grandma's and everywhere else, find so many relatable moments in your video, making us smile, tear up, laugh, and feel all of richness and gifts of living that marathoning brings to us... Thank you
@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron21832 жыл бұрын
It’s amazing to hear how you overcame those early discomforts and doubts. It’s so very true (based on my 3 to date) that all marathons hurt in the end. I hope you eventually get Dean Karnazes’ book “Road to Sparta” to at least read the final chapter in which he speaks as eloquently about the marathon as anyone possible could. I wish I could quote it all here but it’s a chapter, not a paragraph or even a single page. I can’t recommend it enough, and it played a role in inspiring me to attempt my first marathon. Martha
@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos2 жыл бұрын
You’re adventure runs/ races are by far some of the best content out there. The story you tell in the videos let’s us the Kofuzi-ans feel like we’re right there with you. Continue to do your thang and let us follow 🤜🏾🤛🏻
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
The views on these have been low, but I love making them and love watching them. I believe in the format, but I know there’s more work to do. I appreciate the support!
@vicinihil2 ай бұрын
Watched this again as I’m ready to run grandmas in a month. Just got chills “success has been there all…along…” shivers!
@kofuzi2 ай бұрын
good luck in Duluth!
@LuisBecerra792 жыл бұрын
Congrats again Ko!! So project 2:49:59 next 🤣😂🤣 just kidding. Enjoy this one and have fun running!! 👍🏼
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Don’t know what the next goal is yet, but I’m not in a rush
@nicholasholland2562 жыл бұрын
The slow cliff bar munching and they hype music Taco bell are just too funny.🤣
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
#unnecessarilyEpic
@WestieRunner2 жыл бұрын
As a runner of indifferent talent who is also chasing that elusive first sub-3, I am symultaneously absolutely delighted for you and incredibly jealous of your success. I got so close with my last race, finishing in 3:01:02 on a hot day. Worse, I've just had COVID and my next race in 7 weeks is probably not going to be a realistic opportunity, so I won't get another decent chance for another 12 months given my race schedule. All this said, your vid shows it IS possible and I am foaming at the mouth to get out there, get running and have another crack at it.
@GJuu-jd3vv Жыл бұрын
Running Grandma’s this year as my first marathon ever. IDK, maybe I have watched this masterpiece 50 times already as a mental preparation ❤🎉
@kofuzi Жыл бұрын
have a great race!
@teetertotter57872 жыл бұрын
Your. Narration. Voice. Always. Cracks. Me. Up. hahahahha. Love you dude. So happy for your sub-3 experience!!!!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
usually, people tell me that my voice puts them to sleep
@samwouters11132 жыл бұрын
I was curious to watch some race reports from this past weekend and was surprised to see myself in a video! I remember coming up behind you around the 10K while you were recording and thinking "Huh. I might be in that guy's video. That's gotta be difficult to carry a GoPro for a marathon." Congrats on the achievement! I just found out about you, but it seems like you're a great liaison for the running community.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Hope you had a great race!
@matt_archer162 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant Mike, brought back memories of my first sub 3 after many attempts. I had goosebumps & tears just watching. Congrats that’s something to cherish 😊
@mav3ric1002 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ko, for this. Ran my first half few months back and regretted not getting the time I trained and was ready for because of the same feelings you describe at 9:53 to 9:58. The mile markers weren't frequent in that race. Finished and was not even tired, felt like a long run so I definitely let myself be held back by negative thoughts. 10:24 on is extremely inspiring and teaching for me. Congratulations on Sub 3!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
So many mind games in this sport
@hahavans2 жыл бұрын
Mike broke 3 hours and became a poet in describing the experience and I’m here for it all the way
@jameschaves57232 жыл бұрын
Yeas I noticed a different approach this time. Seems scripted and yet cool
@allanmclachlan53252 жыл бұрын
congratulations Michael I saw you at the race and you looked ready to go. fantastic recap of the race happy for you and your achievement on breaking 3hrs in the marathon 👏
@LucasH5672 жыл бұрын
I love how “the something is in the something” is a long time inside joke for the live stream listeners. It’s a little nugget, and I appreciate that you put that in, Ko!!!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
it's for the real ones
@Theo-jw6hz2 жыл бұрын
Utterly beautiful video. Really keen to try for sub 3 at my first marathon in New York this November!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Be ready for the bridges!
@tnan1232 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Was really looking forward to the report on the race after the last video with race footage and it delivered in spades! Nice job on the marathon once again. You are fast!
@WPBbaker2 жыл бұрын
Motivation for training all summer moving up into my first marathon in Chicago this summer. Running and training in the summer heat in South FL. THE SUCCESS IS IN THE JOURNEY… thank you for the fresh reminder.
@campbe002 жыл бұрын
Riveting storytelling. Truly felt like an active participant in the event. Especially appreciated the commentary of the achievement being underwhelming. It’s really about all the successes and failures to reach that apex. Onto the next challenge!!
@seekad4492 жыл бұрын
Mannn! I really love the running community out there. How i wish we that same community here in our place. 🙏🏾 Great vlog as always Michael. 😃
@jameschaves57232 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mike. I was following you all the way. I literally jumped up and down in my yard. Thanks for inspiring me on my journey to sub 3:00.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for following the tracking!
@amitsrivastava57432 жыл бұрын
i woke up to this video, before my morning hills session, and boy it got me going!... your love for running and racing is inspiring
@kit75792 жыл бұрын
Congrats again! I said congrat yesterday in the live chat already. Ben was an amazing friend for the whole trip and run. He was definitely there for you to encourage you when you needed him. I’m glad you captured this buildup and huge winning moment in your life that will be cherished for many years. Great job in your perseverance in your training to get to this level!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Kit! Ben is a good person. I’m lucky to know him
@rosafischer2748 Жыл бұрын
Tapered *aggressively* haha love that
@bev97082 жыл бұрын
WOWWWWW!!!!! THAT is sooooo true!!!!! This is how I got thru my first ever marathon... your body is gonna hurt anyway, so you may as well run!!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
That’s what we signed up for!
@gokiwi26422 жыл бұрын
Great video to watch Kofuzi, thanks for all the inspiring videos, sub. 3 hour marathon, congratulations 👏 you deserve every bit of happy celebrations, look forward to the full race recap, 👊🏼🥳🌲👍🏃🏽♂️🌿😀
@jdtoronto112 жыл бұрын
So inspiring. Hard work and persistence really does pay off. Congratulations on the amazing achievement. The journey really is everything, but getting a bit of validation must feel like a cherry on top. Here's to the next big goal, whatever that may be!
@bobbywrenn95102 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the Sub 3!!!! Just an outstanding and emotional recap of the race. Thanks for inspiring us all to do greater things then we think possible!!!
@dwb50432 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Really like this recap voice over videos
@Grcly44 Жыл бұрын
Dude, this is so inspiring! Especially after my struggles at yesterday's Des Plaines River Trail Marathon where I finished but came up short of my race goal. Seeing this reassures me that if I continue to work that I will eventually reach my race goals! I appreciate your videos very much
@Grcly44 Жыл бұрын
Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your sub 3 hour finish!
@kofuzi Жыл бұрын
Keep going!
@davidfraseur71 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, did not know you ran Grandmas until I started watching your videos! My daughter and I also ran Grandmas and are now heading to NYC in a couple weeks! What a great day we had for this race, right! Anyway thanks for another nice video. Great to relive that weekend! BQ’s for both my daughter and will see you in Boston 2023!
@kofuzi Жыл бұрын
such a perfect day
@jamjam75682 жыл бұрын
K! Reddit was talking about you! That's how I learned about the sub 3, congratulations! "Saving yourself for a later part of the race is but a desert oasis." You learn this years into running. Music at the restaurant 👌🏼.
@RunnersCorner20242 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your sub 3 ! inspiring to watch your journey and take your last learnings as this past weekends Triumph. Hope your resting well on your tour
@Discrage2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! What a great Journey this has been! Thanks for sharing this with us! You did IT!!! what a great accomplishment!
@DJYRedbirds2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Mike!! So very happy for you! Your travel videos are so cool. Thanks so much for sharing your journey!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
@PYBourque2 жыл бұрын
Amazing. One of your best video ever. Really liked it. I’m about to run my first 80k ultra-marathon in two weeks and your video gave me the motivation I needed. Thanks for this.
@jamesaylward6812 жыл бұрын
Another great Marathon recap which I enjoy, I enjoyed this one even more as we saw someone achieving their goals and realizing their potential we done Mike 🏃
@runfrankfurt2 жыл бұрын
Very entertaining, nice job Mike! 👍🏻
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@ctscan15492 жыл бұрын
Congrats and your shirt 🩹🩹 tough stuff!
@GavMaca2 жыл бұрын
Such a unique take on a race weekend vid! Really enjoyed it. Congrats on your amazing new PB!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@nickatnite162 жыл бұрын
Keep knocking, eventually someone's gonna answer. Sub 3 was inevitable,congrats bro !
@ThePsants2 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mike and congrats on your sub-3! Appreciate watching your journey all these years, inspiring stuff, Fr.
@GrahameQ2 жыл бұрын
Congrats! I've been following along for a while. Super happy for you.
@chu88y12 жыл бұрын
Last year's solo Iowa trail run was Best Movie of the year. This weekend felt like the Part II thrilling conclusion. What a journey to Sub 3 - Great achievement and Great Show.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for connecting those two!
@littlerunner45052 жыл бұрын
Grandma's was magic, we got so lucky with the weather, the mostly tailwind, etc. Congrats on your sub 3! (I also had a good race, 3.5 min PR)
@timtamothy512 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. It captured the race experience perfectly. Well done!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@paulcain94422 жыл бұрын
Very honest account; I think you’ve really conquered the mental side to achieve this. I think you’ve had the physical capability for a while it’s a massive achievement. Well done 👍 👏🏃♂️
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@HectorDavide2 жыл бұрын
congrats dude! if it’s important for you, you deserve it!
@Drew.Whitcomb2 жыл бұрын
The spaghetti dinner was pretty cool. Congrats on the epic achievement!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Drew!
@davidsaxe70772 жыл бұрын
Great video ko. Congratulations! So happy for you!!
@brianlacanilao15352 жыл бұрын
Great Job Mike on Breaking 3! So inspiring!!
@stevenleung17592 жыл бұрын
congrats! what an accomplishment!
@jimoconnor85972 жыл бұрын
My parents came over for the race and we went to Costco. $1.50 hotdog is now my go-to for a pre-race since I ran a 6 min PR. 😂🤮 It was a tough but rewarding day for sure. Way to fight for your sub 3!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Great work! I just hope there are Costco hotdogs available pre-race for you everywhere you go now
@CarlosLopez-gv8cx2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your sub 3 kofuzi
@stephenrobinson44492 жыл бұрын
An amazing Video Mike...Thank you and Very well done!
@EricLundgren2 жыл бұрын
Inspirational. Congratulations on pushing through and reaching your goal!
@sun.28012 жыл бұрын
You totally earned that achievement! So much sweat and training throughout the years. It’s great to see you achieve your goal! And catch that flight home!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Su!
@WorldT Жыл бұрын
yes grandmas is a fun event as i mentioned in another video of yours did it this year and plan to go back for more in 2024
@kofuzi Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@NicolasVerschoren2 жыл бұрын
You are putting out some solid content lately. Best running vlogger currently for me. 🙌
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching. I have been having so much fun making these videos
@beachrunner4282 жыл бұрын
Congrats on sub 3!!! What an accomplishment.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tfollett2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on your sub 3🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been watching your video for a few years. It is inspiring.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@chelriver2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on making your goal despite not feeling great! That is amazing!
@RabbiBenjaminDavid2 жыл бұрын
Your best video ever. Super inspiring. Beautiful.
@michaelcrespo29282 жыл бұрын
Great video. Glad you went sub 3 in my home state😎. Congrats again!!
@Davidingle9 ай бұрын
Was watching your video as I’m thinking about doing grandma’s marathon next year, then you mentioned your wife is from Dyersville and country junction. I live just a few miles from town, great place but sadly closed down. Anyways, keep it up 🤙
@kofuzi9 ай бұрын
I miss it
@tonyvu94592 жыл бұрын
🐮🔔 let’s go Mike! Congrats man
@azn5k2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Mike! Cant wait for the next race🔥
@philiprudd16972 жыл бұрын
"The something is in the somewhere." I love it- this should be on a hat or a shirt!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
@juanseaforth51112 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 😁👊🏾👏🏾🥇 well done 🤩
@michaelhawes71852 жыл бұрын
Great job guy! 👍🏽 😊 That was awesome! congratulations!
@BamainMn2 жыл бұрын
I liked this race report better than the “others”. Great run!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
There will be a more traditional race report soon
@ChrisShaw252 жыл бұрын
Chills. Congrats, Mike!
@kristiangullner19042 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Nice video ✌️
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stevestarr97692 жыл бұрын
Great video and congrats on the sub 3! 🎉
@JPRESA2 жыл бұрын
My favorite vids of yours! Love the BTS type of stuff!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@franciscominan37302 жыл бұрын
Congrats Mike!
@enonek29602 жыл бұрын
Congrats Dude! You did it! Hope you get a chance to enjoy this accomplishment...Chasing 3 is a big deal!
@raja19491002 жыл бұрын
Congrats dude. Please keep us posted on your next marathon and which marathon you enjoy the most and recommend.
@ShoeFinderMan2 жыл бұрын
Good that you did make to the airport on time and pity that you didnt have much time to celebrate your first sub3. Awesome video 😍
@drfunk12162 жыл бұрын
Wow what an epic video. Bravo 👏🏼
@Dannyner62 жыл бұрын
fantastic! :D
@ActualAmateur2 жыл бұрын
You deserved to get this 💪 Congrats!
@prebenmartinussen76742 жыл бұрын
Great video 🎯👻concrats impressive pace
@boeyalam90482 жыл бұрын
Sub 3. Congratulations thoroughly deserved!
@bcockton2 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike. That little voice telling me to stop always gets me in the Marathon, gotta figure a way of not listening to it. Congrats on the sub 3.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
It gets everybody
@vishwaslacca66062 жыл бұрын
great effort..congrats
@jamesb.walker91772 жыл бұрын
Incredible you make it without hit "the wall" after all the signs. Respect!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
that is all due to Ben's pacing
@jamesb.walker91772 жыл бұрын
@@kofuzi well you did it! everything else is important and part of the puzzle.
@cataclysmicyawn2 жыл бұрын
“Taking selfies, one of my favorite things to do”
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
I do enjoy selfies with people, and I always encourage people to ask for a photo. sometimes, I hear from people that they don't want to bother me
@louisserafini53772 жыл бұрын
Congrats on cracking that barrier! Thanks for coming to the shakeout - good luck with the next one.
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lou! Congratulations on that OTQ!
@attackedbywaterfoul2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Duluth :)
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
it is a special place
@tednruth4532 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mike! Food is Fuel !
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
I did a lot of fueling
@andrewgatewood42222 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your PR, Kofuzi! I ran the race as well and was hoping to see you at some point through the weekend. However, I am about an hour slower at the moment. Maybe next time. Keep up the great videos - they are super inspirational and helpful. Thank you for all that you do!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope to connect soon in the future!
@patric52892 жыл бұрын
Congrats 🤙
@matthiassventoest68002 жыл бұрын
fantastic
@rockinginfiniverse16172 жыл бұрын
You did it!!🎈
@ThomasLaang2 жыл бұрын
PR Beer is the best!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
They only come around every once in a while. You have to get them when you can