California International Marathon (CIM) 2023 | Weekend & Recap

[@SantaCruzRunner]

Found your channel through AHRC and loved these two CIM videos. Definitely taking notes to help me improve my chances at a BQ this year in 2024. Sub 3 is A goal. BQ is B goal. PR under 3:13 is C goal.

[@seekingUltraNick]

Great job making the best of a not so great situation, Alvin. I had to stop and pee during a marathon last Fall. Felt so defeated! I’ll be running CIM in ‘25, appreciate the recap as it helps with my planning. I’ve heard from many that the rollers in the first half can be brutal!

[@THEdennisruan]

Yooo Alvin, its dennis from dbhs. crazy i randomly stumbled on this vid. props to a solid run bro. i'll be doing LA this year if you're running that. keep at it man.

[@alvinma2460]

Oh Yooooo!! It's been a long time! Thanks man! I'll see ya at LA! :)

[@dannyyyboyyy]

Awesome video thanks for all the insight!

[@rly1977]

thank you for that excellent race recap. I hope as time goes by and your immediate emotions from the race subside that you can appreciate that no PR should ever be disappointing! By the way when the idea of qualifying for boston first came into my radar, I didn't actually qualify until about 11 years later. And that was before the BQ time for your age group is at a 3:00 flat, which I think is a super high bar. But that high bar just makes the BQ feel all that more satisfying. I am confident you will get it!

[@alvinma2460]

Ohhh, thanks! Really appreciate the encouragement!

[@jasonlee4283]

underated af

[@christlives916]

I’m from Sac and just came across your channel. Drawn to your chill vibe and casual video style while running at such an incredible pace. Good on you for finishing the race. Running my first marathon in LA in a couple weeks - aiming for a sub 4, appreciated your insight on your 2023 LA recap.

[@alvinma2460]

Nice!!, you can do it!

[@ThePsants]

Nice recap. That’s a huge PR, despite where your goals were at initially. Super strong. Inspiration as I head into the Houston marathon. Nice work on the race and the vid.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks!! Good luck at your Houston Marathon!

[@ChristianGoebel-hs5ob]

Brillant video and editing style 👌Looking forward to running CIM this year.

[@alvinma2460]

Thank you!! It'll be lit!

[@drudown7628]

Well done, every race is a blessing 🙏🏼❤️✝️

[@alvinma2460]

100%!

[@ritaotoole197]

Such a great video .. and congratulations u still ran a great marathon 🎉

[@alvinma2460]

Thank you!! 😊

[@AlexMiletich]

Awesome run Alvin!

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Alex!!

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

Nice recap! Sounds like you still had an amazing weekend and plenty to build on. Also, you got a pro-mist filter on your sit down camera? Sheesh that looks saucy ✌🏻

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Kyle! And yup, good eye! I did have a pro-mist filter on :).

[@Danielposdatarun]

Great recap. I will run this year 2024 . Is the first have easier than the second?

[@andrewkim_47]

Great recap video!!!!

[@Myratube27]

Kudo first, watch next.