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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you

@johnsmithoninsta

11 ай бұрын

It really was!

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.

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you Aliza

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

11 ай 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.

Not much of a KZread 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!

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!

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

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

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.

These are the best running videos on KZread. 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

11 ай бұрын

Same! They’re great!

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

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!

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!

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

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! 😊🎉

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

Another epic and inspiring video 🔥

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Emily!

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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

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.

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

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

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 🙏

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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!

Wow! Well done. What a great video!

Congrats Kofuzi! So inspirational. 👊🏻

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!

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!

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!

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

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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

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

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

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!

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

Really great to watch this. Thanks for sharing your experience

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

LOVE your runner's weekend vids!!!!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

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

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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

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!

Best video!!! Seriously enjoyed every minute!

Beautiful video and accomplishment

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!

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank uou

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you

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.

Goosebumps!!

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!

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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

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

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 👏👏👏😁😁😁

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!

Bravo!

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

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

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

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 KZreadr 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

A masterpiece!

Well deserved! So glad you got to run Boston!

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏

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.

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Ahhhh soo good!!! I got a finish line hug from my friend just like yours and I will ALWAYS remember it. It's akways worth it. CONGRATS!!

simply amazing man I was waiting for it lol good JOB!!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love it! Way to persevere ❤

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !

What an amazing video, thanks for sharing your journey!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great video. Thank You

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

Big fan! Congrats on your journey and finish!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

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

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

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So amazing. Congrats kofuzi!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

🎉❤ Amazing ❤🎉 Thank you for sharing and being such an inspiration to this back of the packer

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching!

Amazing! Congratulations Kofuzi!

@kofuzi

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

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

My man Kofuzi! 🎉