As someone who is currently sitting in my bed binge watching marathon videos… you better be so proud of yourself for getting out there and getting it done!!! YOU are amazing and inspiring ❤

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Haha. I do a lot of sitting in bed binge watching marathon videos too. 🤣 Thank you for watching and supporting.

“Forward is a pace.” Can we please put that on a shirt? I didn’t know how bad I needed to hear that. 😢 Thank you.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

3 ай бұрын

Yessss 100% can put it on a shirt. I definitely need to hear it sometimes too. ❤️

Thank you for sharing the back of the pack perspective. I ran Chicago too! Same corral and beat the cutoff time by 15 minutes. I know how forgotten we can be but you did great!!!! Awesome job!!!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome and thank you for watching! Congratulations to you on your race!

I was right there with you at the back of the pack, actually made it in to the video at 10:05 I'm in the orange jersey kissing my wife. Thanks for the video, great seeing it from our perspective at the back of the pack! Congrats on the finish! PS i hate that pass car! I've had nightmares about it!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Oh I absolutely LOVE that you made it into the video! ❤️❤️ That pass car was the worst, staying ahead of it gave me anxiety hearing “move to the sidewalk” over and over but having it pass was also anxiety inducing.

I just did my first marathon in under 5 hrs at age 50. HOWEVER, your message @11:58 , where you talk about how things are back of pack is HIGHLY MOTIVATIONAL. Where people are leaving, not many cheering, cleaning has already begun...It needs MUCH MORE determination and courage to do it. You go, girl...loved that part. Sent it to my local running group.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and a big congratulations to you both n your first!

I just wanted to say that I am touched by your effort and dedication to finish the marathon. You are an inspiration to people out there.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying that and I appreciate you watching. ❤️

I appreciate SO MUCH these videos from my fellow back of the packers. I'm about to start training for my first full marathon, and you give me hope and inspire me. THANK YOU for posting this and being honest about your experience.

Thank you so much for this video. I can’t tell you how much you’re helping people ❤

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and thank you for your kind words. If I can help just one person, my mission has been accomplished. 😊

Your determination is AMAZING. It takes so much to push through without the energy of the crowds… I hope you’re forever proud of yourself for this!!! ❤

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hey I was part of the "Back-of-the-Pack" crew too! I was kinda hoping to see myself captured in your video but no dice. Although, I did recognize a couple of people so maybe I was close by off camera. I can sympathize with all you went through. Your thumbnail says you "do dumb things"...wrong you did an amazing thing! We did it!💪

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Awww thank you and congratulations to you on your marathon. I guess I do dumb amazing things. lol. 😂

My application for Chicago 2024 got selected and i am sure I watched ALLLLLL the videos trying to get a feel for what to expect. Im not sure you realize - but this is the best chicago marathon video in terms of what to expect. There are vids about the course preview that dont do half the job you did, mostly because they go through it too fast and you end up having to watch stuff over and over and over (and maybe that's what they aim for , now that i think of it). Yours was nicely paced. Because you were out there so long with your phone I really got a good feel for what it looks like. And grrrl, way to tough it out. Mind blown. Congratulations!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

First, CONGRATULATIONS and thank you so much, your comment really means a lot to me. I really wanted to show the down and dirty of the back of the pack and the perseverance (and sometimes sheer stubbornness) it takes to finish. I also want to make my race videos in a way that I would want to see them, I agree that a lot of the other videos are too fast or the creators are not like me (not saying that is a bad thing, just that they’re faster and that’s not relatable to me at this point). I hope you have the best time in Chicago and happy training! 🤗❤️

Thank you for sharing your story! I’m sick in bed right now and thinking about a half marathon I have next month in Vegas . . . But forward is a pace. Thank you for showing how admirable the grit is to keep going when the crowds leave. So proud of you for finishing and sending you all the party emojis because you deserve to be celebrated! 🎉🥳🏃‍♀️👑🎂🥂🍸🍹🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you recover quickly. Have so so much fun in Vegas, running a half there is on my bucket list! Forward is definitely a pace. 🫶🏻🫶🏻

I can’t tell you enough how incredibly tough you are mentally. I am currently fighting through foot injuries. Your video gives me hope that I could overcome this setback and be ready for my 2024 London Marathon.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

You absolutely have time to be ready! Foot injuries are the worst though I went through those for a long time in 2021 and 2022. So I quite literally feel your pain. Wishing you so much luck in your training and your London marathon that is a dream race of mine.

Congratulations So proud of you. You are an inspiration

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Yaaaay you did it!!!

Its so nice to watch someone who is also doing a galloway. 🏃🏻🚶🏻‍♂️🏃🏻

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

Galloway has gotten me through some tough races for sure. RunDisney races are all about the method, down to the pacers.

Fantastic effort. A real show of determination and grit. 👏

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thanks for sharing your perspective. You showed grit. You’re right how NYC is more supportive for back of the pack runners.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! There is definitely nothing like the NYC marathon. It remains my favorite marathon to date. 🙃

Wow I'm so impressed with your determination! No matter if you ran it under 3 hrs or over 6. You both ran the same distance!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Congratulations! What a great effort.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Thank you for always being a supporter!

Hi! Got recommended this video (probably as I'm training for my first marathon as a slow runner) and I just wanted to say a huge WELL DONE!!! Us slow runners are on the road for much longer so it's really impressive to go out there and get it done! In April I hope to film my own back of the pack marathon video... if I make it to the starting line 😅 Also, subbed 😁

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

HOW EXCITING! Your first marathon! There is nothing like your first, enjoy it. Thanks for the sub, your support means a lot.

the fact that you even considered doing it, let alone doing it makes you a superhero. knowing your body is vital. digging deep and finishing the beast, absolute superstar!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

Aw thanks! I suppose being stubborn also helps lol.

Congratulations! You deserved this so much!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Congratulations on finishing!!! You are so courageous and give hope to those of us who are planning to run a marathon this year ❤❤ Thank you for sharing this

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I wish you all the best for your marathon! ❤️

I am now a huge fan! Congratulations--nothing was given, you suffered, but you did it!! I was there as a volunteer in the early shift, but now I want to aid runners in your position. Thank you for sharing your race!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for volunteering and thank you for your kind words. ❤️

@dinicti

7 ай бұрын

Great, and remind me to be on your side if you ever commit to something, because you finished a World-Major marathon by not even planning to be there and then maybe running half of it!! Also, I did choke up a little bit seeing lack of support you and fellow runners received towards the end. I am happy that although all that racer support evaporated, you did receive your deserved medal!! Once again thanks for sharing and letting us experience it. @@breakfastofmarathons9777

Omg...I am so proud that you finished. My biggest fear is being last. You made me see that it's not the metal, it's about how YOU feel. Thank you. Rachelle in Seattle

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Don’t be afraid to be last, last is better than never trying at all! ❤️❤️

You were in the race, that reason alone is already awesome. Congratulation!!!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

❤ you kept going! Congratulations 🎉

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️❤️

BOOM CONGRATS!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Hotel Staff: "Why are there two rolls of toilet paper missing?" B.O.M.: "🤔..." Very funny! Congratulations to you!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Haha. It’s 💯 how that went. 🤣🤣

Watched and enjoyed your video from Tokyo!! Well done to you and thanks for sharing your day with us!! Would love to try Chicago some day!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! I would love to try Tokyo one day, it’s definitely on my bucket list.

real life super hero....not many, certainly not I, have this kind of physical and mental strength!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good job, thank you for the eye opening POV for those in the back of the pack.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Superhero ❤❤❤❤

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

thank you! ❤️

Inspiring stuff, congratulations!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Well done - amazing determination x

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! ❤️

I was rooting for you the whole time! Congratulations!🎉

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Aw, thank you so much!!

This is lovely. Truly. Rock on.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Well done!!!! Smashed it 💪

@breakfastofmarathons9777

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!! 🙏

I have run 5 marathons, chicago included. Of all the marathons you have run, which is your favorite?

@breakfastofmarathons9777

6 күн бұрын

NYC marathon is my favorite, hands down. After that probably a tie between Marine Corps marathon in DC and Disney World Marathon.

You do dumb things so I don't have to? Well, I didn't get that memo :P Look at you fighting here and turning it around in a short time to finish Dopey. Congrats again cause it's all forever!

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 ай бұрын

We’re rockstars!! 💜💚❣️

🎉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

I get agitated watching videos like this. 16+ miles of whining when there’s people who didn’t get a bib and then have to watch this… 🤯

@breakfastofmarathons9777

4 күн бұрын

I’m sorry you feel that way… 🤷🏻‍♀️ You obviously missed the point of the video as I raised A LOT of money for charity and couldn’t defer my bib because that’s Chicago’s rule. A week before this race I couldn’t even walk but felt that it would less insulting to people who donated to my charity to try. If this happens again, I’ll just let them know that you don’t approve and I won’t even try.

@williamjarchow2577

4 күн бұрын

@@breakfastofmarathons9777 it is what it is 🤷🏻‍♂️

@TheJathys

3 күн бұрын

Not all marathons will be rose-tinted celebrations, but if you saw this as whining, you didn't see the same video I did. Some days just suck. When you're at the back of the pack, watching over your shoulder to make sure there's at least someone still behind you, seeing the flashing lights gaining on you as trash and runners are being swept off the course, the cheers are gone and your legs are cramping up, and you have to strategically change your goal and mindset on each mile in order to keep going... It's not whining. It's an unfiltered view of the truth that some people prefer to turn their heads from. If you are agitated, look away. You didn't "have to watch this" as you say. No one forced it on you. And if you didn't get a bib for this race, stop whining about it (the irony astounds). There are countless of other races you could have signed up for.

@breakfastofmarathons9777

3 күн бұрын

@TheJathys thank you, this was very well said and exactly what I was trying to show. When I decided to run, the only recaps I could find were from the mid-pack and faster runners. I want to show people that it’s ok to keep going.