2023 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON - SIMPLY AMAZING!!

[@BRMATHSCLASS]

WOW...... !!!! GOT MOTIVATION TO RUN🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃, THANK YOU FOR VIDEO

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for the comment! 👋 Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@ABucc]

Congratulations O.M.V!!! Awesome finish time brother! The NYC Marathon is the greatest marathon in the world! The weather was perfect, the people were great, and it was a great time overall. I finished 4:08.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you, my friend! Congratulations to you on a great finish! 👍 You just may be right about New York being the best!

[@marianapici2873]

Complimenti 🎉❤ Grazie mille!! Video bellissimo e tempo maratona fantastico 💪 Grazie! Grazie! Bellissimo!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you! You are very welcome!

[@marianapici2873]

@@oldmanvanrunning this year yes, 2 months to go, with heavy training 💪

[@EvilTeacher34]

#MexicanGreetings! Congrats, old man! What an awesome video and very inspirational. Thanks for sharing, and again, congrats on crushing it! 💀 👊🏽

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks so much, my friend! I really appreciate the support 🙏 I'm enjoying following your progress as well!

[@losvillaloboschannel]

Amazing video I will be running for the first time the New York Marathon on 2024 and I'm so happy. In my second attempt I was selected.😊

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video, and congrats on getting into the 2024 NYC Marathon! It's AMAZING!

[@ChristiGalindro-yz3ju]

WOW!! Congratulations!! What a cool experience! The crowds were amazing! Runners are so awesome! Always cheering for one another! Way to go!! I’m so happy for you! 😃

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Christi! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@barbaraglover4451]

I love the New York City Marathon let's go Runner's

[@cathynewyork7918]

Bill, you might remember that I already commented to you a few days ago on your great marathon time. This is a hard course - and your finish time is fabulous. Yes, everyone talks about the hills up the bridges in the NYC Marathon, and the hills in Central Park. No one talks about the "real hills" in the NYC Marathon - there are many "upgrades" in Brooklyn, a long upgrade up First Avenue in Manhattan, and the long gradual uphill slog up from The Bronx to the entrance into Central Park. That uphill is not steep, but it is long and steady, and will zap any remaining strength out of a runner. Then most of the last mile is uphill. You come here to race in NYC, you've got hills !!!!! Well done.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Cathy! Was tough but awesome!

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Most of our NYRR races are tough - especially our NYC Half which you have done so well in. YOU did "awesome" !!!!

[@cathynewyork7918]

It's so cool at 27:42 when the lady called out "Old Man Van Running." Fun. I got called out by name at the start by a NYRR race announcer who frequently calls me at local races. So much fun for both you and me!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

It was VERY cool, Cathy! Sorry I missed your announcement at the Start.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Thanks for saying you're sorry you missed my name announcement - but (1) you had no idea that Jeff would call me out, and (2) you had your mind concentrating on being one of the best runners in your age group in Sunday's marathon! Lots to think about! 😀

[@rayleneknight8718]

YAY!! OMV!! You made it look like a leisurely stroll. You did amazing, Congratulations!! 🎉🎉 Can't wait to one day get to run the marathon in NYC. I thought Cincinnati was super proud of their city for the Flying Pig!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you, Raylene! I appreciate the support!...Hope you get to run New York in the near future. You won't regret it!

[@piorab]

Congratulations!!!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you! Much appreciated! 👍🏻

[@GiuseppePetruzzella]

Congratulations, bro! You've done it! 👍

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Giuseppe! Much appreciated! 👍

[@MarkHeiser-s3j]

Awesome Video! Thanks for doing this!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks! You're very welcome! 👍

[@leopoldocorredor319]

Great Job OMV. I ran that race two years ago and watching your video brings me great memories. Great video. congratulations !!! You are a great inspiration for many people. Thank you !!!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video. What a great experience! 👍 I truly appreciate the support and am glad to inspire others!

[@richiem7072]

Congratulations, great experience!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you!

[@laneharrison3162]

Awesome run OMV

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Lane! Much appreciated! 👍

[@brandlworld]

Awesome Video. 👏🏻 Beautiful memories of a fantastic marathon day! 🏅🗽⭐️

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for checking in! It WAS a great day for sure! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍😎👍

[@ersuppli]

Awesome video!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BoilerUp9]

Congrats OMV! Hope the medical procedure goes well and look forward to the next time.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!

[@TaHa-wy9uv]

Such an amazing insight, thank you! 🎉

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Appreciate the support! Thanks!

[@davidclark7050]

Well done! Thanks for taking us with you.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, David! I appreciate the support, and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@soSEW-COB]

Hello , ur video brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations on your 2023 finish. I’m interested in running the NYC marathon. I have been , ever since I saw runners running it in Central Park in 1983. Your training blocks do you hv playlist of what you do to prepare for marathons ? And Boston is my heart, as well ! I want to run Boston too. Thanks for any direction regarding training- I’ll check out ur channel. Best regards Chris, 👋 Ontario 🇨🇦

[@oldmanvanrunning]

@soSEW-COB Thanks, Chris! Glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel!...I will be posting more training content, but you can find some in my marathon training videos. Feel free to message me on Instagram (link in video description) if you need specific advice.

[@josefhemmingsson]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing 🎉😮

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Josef! You're very welcome! 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@cathynewyork7918]

It's really nice that part of your family came to support you. Cool.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Was AWESOME! 👌

[@Paulo-eu5sm]

Awesome video, Van! Congratulations on completing NYC marathon!!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Paulo!

[@Tattedkiller1]

Awesome video! Looks like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for the comment! 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video! My goal was to give the viewer a great feel for what the race is like....Hope you get to run it someday

[@weimingchen932]

Great video showcasing the marathon. One of the best that i've watched. Thanks for sharing!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

@@weimingchen932 You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! 👍😎👍

[@barbaraglover4451]

congrats OLD MAN

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you, Barbara!

[@Trokner]

Great job man!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you!

[@darylbickford]

Great video. I love seeing everyone else’s perspective. You had a fantastic run and made it look so easy!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for the comment! 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video...It was definitely harder than it looked, but man, was it worth it! 👌

[@neilpowell1992]

Great job, OMV

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you, Sir!

[@RichRuns909]

Good Race. This is a tough race. I have run it twice and my times have been slower then prior marathons but part of me loves to take in the atmosphere.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for checking out my video! Appreciate the comments!

[@Joe_Souza]

I never thought I would watch someone run for that long. I enjoyed seeing a slice of what your experience was. Congrats and good luck with your procedure and recovery. Were you happy with the Hoya Rocket X and was it stable enough for you?

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Glad you enjoyed the video, Joe! Thanks for the support and good wishes...It would have been a shame for me not to document such an amazing experience....The Rocket X2s were great! Never felt the cushioning bottoming out, and they were plenty stable for me. You know a shoe is working when you don't think about it during a run or race. That's what happened here.

[@stevez3332]

Well done

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you, Sir. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@manjunathsrinivasaiah7612]

Congrats on a spectacular race! Also, love the quality of race video - what camera did you use to record the race?

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thank you!....I used a GoPro Hero 10 action camera 👍

[@JoeFleegel]

Hope all goes well with your procedure. Congrats for a good time on a very tough course. I've never run NY, but have run Boston a few times, and it sounds like there are similarities. There are the known hills that you mentally prepare for, but the majority of the Boston course is very rolling also. Embrace your recovery time before kicking off your Boston training schedule.

[@cathynewyork7918]

There is much more downhill in Boston than in the NYC Marathon. NYC has a lot more uphill through the entire course, not just in one section like with Boston's Newton Hills.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

I appreciate it, Joe! Thank you!...Looking forward to comparing New York to Boston!

[@joecrazylegs]

The crowds at the Boston Marathon will blow your mind, even on a day like the 2018 edition with it's zero temperatures and torrential rain, and let's not forget the winds!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Agreed! I ran Boston this past April and was blown away as well! Both are unique and both are AMAZING!

[@achorao69]

Congratulations my friend, do you use a tripod or some accessory to hold your GoPro? Thanks

[@oldmanvanrunning]

@@achorao69 Great question! I have a GoPro mini tripod that folds and extends like a mini selfie stick. That's what I carried during the marathon.

[@cathynewyork7918]

Bill, I hope all goes well with your upcoming medical procedure. I hope you will be back to running soon so we can watch you train for the Boston Marathon.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Cathy. I have a great surgeon, so hoping to be back out there very soon 🙏

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Bill, I truly hope you are back out there on your beautiful canal trail very soon. I'm glad you have a great surgeon and you feel you're in good hands.

[@RunWithAdamOsmond]

Great video! I watched it all and really enjoyed it. I ran this race two years ago, and your video brought back lots of amazing memories. Keep sharing your races. I hope to see you soon in one of them. Also I wish you a speedy recovery.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks, Adam! Glad you enjoyed the video, and I truly appreciate the support! Hope to see you as well, my friend!

[@darylbickford]

I just watched this again and I'm pretty sure Matt Choi is there at the finish line with you.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

You ARE correct! I watched his video before noticing him there in this video. I was oblivious after finishing and didn't notice him in the moment. Oh well!

[@cathynewyork7918]

Your audio recording at the start shut off just before the announcer called out my name, which he often does at local races. Fun! I am NOT fast - I was only in the Blue Start Wave 1 because I am in the group "Streakers / 15-Plus Runners" and they give us a start in Corral F, Wave 1, Blue Start. Also, they let our group hang out in the Coast Guard Gym at Ft. Wadsworth instead of hanging out on the dew-wet grass. So so so nice, and I could use a real restroom in the gym instead of a porta pottie!

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Awwww! Too bad I didn't get his announcement, Cathy. Congratulations on your finish! Glad you got to relax at the Coast Guard Gym.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Thank you. You do see why it's a great privilege that they let us 15-Plus runners use the gym instead of the cold, wet grass! Cool perk. Also lifetime guaranteed entry. Wave 1 Blue Start, and a reception Friday before the race at Tavern on the Green. I'm so lucky to be in this group. [I used to be a member of three Frank Sinatra fan clubs - but this 15-Plus runners group is even more cool!]

[@jackogle5913]

Curious as to what camera you filmed with, GoPro on mini mount? How did you carry it?

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for the question!...I filmed using a GoPro Hero 10 Black with a GoPro "Shorty" mini tripod/selfie stick. Carried it the entire way in my hands

[@jackogle5913]

Cool, I have the exact same equipment. Running NYC for the first time. Not sure I’ll feel like carrying it in hand the whole time though.

[@cathynewyork7918]

Bill - Did you have your medical procedure? Did it come out well? Are you in pain? Does your doctor think you will fully recover and be able to train for Boston? Merry Christmas.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Hi, Cathy....Had surgery on November 13th, and was basically bedridden for twelve days. Did my first short walk on day thirteen. Since then, I have managed two walks (1 mile and 2 miles) on the treadmill and did a 2.5 mile Walk/Run on the treadmill today (1 mile walk and 1.5 mile easy jog). Recovery has been difficult, and the first two weeks were the most painful I have ever experienced. I am making good progress, however, and my surgeon gave me the green light to start running again based on my comfort level. Tomorrow will be three weeks since surgery, and today is four weeks since NYCM. Now that I am able to start exercising again, I'm confident I will be back to normal training within the next few weeks and will be able to train adequately for Boston....FYI.....I'm also running the NYC Half Marathon again (as a pre-Boston training run)....Merry Christmas to you as well 🙂

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Bill, thank you for giving me this detailed update. I am glad to hear that your surgery was successful and that your doctor has cleared you for running again. That is good news. I enjoy your personality so much, so I am glad to hear you will soon be back to normal. Yes, you have a huge fitness base, so you will be back to your normal running workload fairly soon - but of course you know to NOT risk injury by doing too much too soon. I am also doing the NYC Half in 2024, so I hope to see you there. Please don't get injured by returning to running too soon. You are already IN Boston, so you don't need to get injured trying to qualify, so take it easy in your training. This will be my second Christmas as a New York City resident (former Los Angeles native) so I am excited to be here for Christmas. Pray for snow. Take care, get well. Thank you for your reply.

[@cathynewyork7918]

I am sorry your recovery has been difficult and that the first two weeks were the most painful you have ever experienced. I am sorry you suffered. Is that issue cured now ... or is it a condition that can come back and torment you again? Will you be okay from now on?

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@oldmanvanrunning Yep, all those hills in the NYC Half, which you so strongly "complained about" in your race video, should definitely give you a training boost for pushing yourself up Boston's famous Newton hills. Will you do any special training for the famous part of the course where the men runners briefly stop to get kisses from the girls at Wellesley College? LOL.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

My issue is cured now. Once fully recovered, it will be definitely worth the pain and suffering the surgery created.

[@YvonneWang-yp9vn]

Hi Sir, I hope this message finds you well. Allow me to introduce myself - I’m Yvonne, and I work for an interactive company based in Taiwan. Currently, we are gearing up for an upcoming event featuring a sports brand in March. Our plan involves having participants wear the brand‘s newly released shoes and inviting them to run on a treadmill. Simultaneously, we aim to enhance their experience by playing first-person perspective videos to make them feel like they are participating in a real marathon. Recently, I came across one of your KZbin videos, which aligns perfectly with our event's theme. My colleagues and I firmly believe that your video would be a perfect fit for immersing our event attendees. If you're open to it, we would love to showcase one of your videos. We sincerely hope you'd grant us the authorization to use it. Thank you very much for considering our request, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Hi Yvonne...I may be open to this, but would need to know the name of your company before I can agree. Please forward your company info. Thanks!

[@YvonneWang-yp9vn]

@@oldmanvanrunning Sure! No problem, is it okay for you to provide your email or Instagram? I'll send some more detail information to you. Thanks a lot.

[@oldmanvanrunning]

@@YvonneWang-yp9vn The link to my Instagram is in the video description section.

[@YvonneWang-yp9vn]

Okay,thank you! @@oldmanvanrunning

[@prebenmartinussen7674]

Enyou your content … 👍

[@oldmanvanrunning]

Thanks for the comment 👍 As for my "screaming", not sure what you are referring to, but I make no apologies for my style. It's important to be 100% true to myself in my content, and I am under no illusions that every viewer will enjoy it....I DO appreciate the support! 🙂