Chicago Marathon 2022

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

From hosting runners from around the world and then making this a “Fun Run” for yourself, you probably had the most fun at a race in a long time. It’s great to have events like this to keep you motivated and ultimately HAVE FUN!

[@kofuzi]

My heart is full

[@andysowers592]

Is it just me, or is this just a 26.2 mile victory lap by Kofuzi for setting his sub 3hr PR @Grandma's!! Way to go!! Awesome video!

[@didoma73]

He will have bigger goals in NYC

[@kevinhultgren995]

My thoughts exactly!

[@johnrwilker]

This was my very first marathon as I only started running last year at 57 and kinda got hooked. I did the training and thought I was prepared. Wheels started coming off the train about 25K but the atmosphere kept me going until the end. I didn’t really know what to expect, but it was sensory overload the entire time and was so cool it kept my mind off the running a bit. Took longer than I had hoped, was much harder than I anticipated, I’m so sore I can barely walk, but it was AWESOME! Thanks Kofuzi your videos have been helpful and inspirational while training.

[@ganchinho]

Congrats! Start training for the next one.

[@naurrr]

congrats!!! compression socks are the best for soreness after long runs, highly recommend them!

[@dalegaliniak607]

Welcome to the club and congrats! For future reference, from my experience with this particular marathon, I think that hitting a wall at around 25k comes from going out too quick. The lower Michigan part followed by the GPS killing valleys of the loop make pacing at the start really hard. At this point, I expect to run a fair bit slower than the crowd for those first 2-3 miles, letting people pass me up, then use the mile markers to lock in my pace, and then slowly pass people the rest of the race (this is the exact opposite of the first few times I ran it, where I would run _faster_ than the crowd, and then get passed the rest of the race).

[@johnrwilker]

@@dalegaliniak607 Maybe I was off on my pacing goal because I was a first timer but I was right on the pace I wanted up until that point. Right around there, the atmosphere of the crowd changed a bit and instead of being overwhelmed with everything, this was the first real time I started thinking “this is starting to hurt real bad” and I chose to walk. Once I got into the Pilson(?) neighborhood and China town, I started to get a bit of second wind but by then, my mind was telling me that I’m already off pace so it was “OK” to do the walk run routine, so I did. This just gives me plenty of room for improvement on my next one! Thanks for the encouragements.

[@cgazlan]

When not gunning for a PB and just having fun, this is one of the best video from u

[@delfino19777]

What a freaking day!!! I suffered cramps at mile 23 so my pace got affected but overall amazing race. I want to thank the girl that at the final uphill gave me my last push. My legs were hurting i started to walk and she said "oh no girl, we got this don't stop now!" I don't know who you are, i don't know if you'll read this but thank you so much!!!

[@naurrr]

that is so sweet!!!

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

It looked like lots of fun running a “comfortable” time and soaking up the atmosphere 😊

[@tonybowen455]

Yeah looked like the most fun one yet!

[@victor1812usmc]

It was an amazing time running this race. I was to focused on running that I didn't have a way to relive this experience. Thank you for the video. I'm happy that I completed the Chicago Marathon this year. The crowed really was a magical part of this whole experience and I am grateful for everyone that was very supportive.

[@michaelcrespo2928]

Ok, so watching this drinking a Diet Coke at McDonald’s and I have to say this is one of your most joyful videos ever. The moments you took during the run to stop and video selfies with groups of people made me so happy. Brilliant editing!!

[@marloncardines6940]

True. Makes me wish a marathon would happen where i live. Love the unity of people during this event.

[@dgill5581]

This is your best video by far, my dude. Loved to see you break 3 hours but was even more happy for you to see you run your hometown race with so much joy on your face - you were smiling in almost every clip! Reminds me of how amazing this race is, and makes me so excited for next year.

[@king_has_no_clothskul8635]

easily half an hour early if he got rid of those camera and just focused on task at hand.

[@dazdarren9926]

It looked like you were having so much fun in this race..more fun that in most marathons. Way to go!!

[@kofuzi]

I’m pretty sure no one had more fun than me

[@leonaleewong]

26.2 miles of smiles and fist bumps. maybe this is how all marathons should be run. congrats to your running buddy and you for being an excellent pacer & great friend!

[@paularthur486]

That has to be the most joyous marathon video I have ever seen! Thank you Mike, I am sitting here smiling!

[@DrRamiNader]

Such a great video and such an amazing experience running Chicago to a 47 minute PR. You have a wonderful city and everyone was so great and encouraging on the course.

[@michaelcaricoo]

Watched this one a few times. Been struggling with my running lately and this hit me right in the feelings. Thanks for what you do Kofuzi

[@dazdarren9926]

Me too!!

[@brianyoung4354]

This is a masterpiece!! Thank you so much for creating this video so we can relive this epic race! Really awesome meeting you at the shakeout 🤙🏽

[@kenfox7007]

Currently injured and this makes me really miss running! The support from complete strangers during a marathon is something special. Great video, thanks for posting!!

[@vinyljello6020]

Was my first marathon. Had an absolute blast. I love my city ❤

[@3Dovetails]

3run2 clip is EPIC. LOL'd at the giant boxing gloves and am now wiping eye leakage. Outstanding.

[@MG-qt4im]

Awesome video. Not only were you able to help and support your friend, you showcased your hometown race like no one else could. This has got to be the best Chicago Marathon video out. You really captured the essence of the race and it was uplifting seeing your joy throughout.

[@marisacherry]

This felt like such a celebratory run! So beautiful

[@mynamesdavee]

How good is that energy !! Electrifying production, well done KOFUZI, really felt that one through my bones. I can't wait to run my very own marathon. Appreciate it!

[@nalgo]

This is truly a celebration of running. By far, the most inspiring video of yours!

[@CR-ew9gl]

Congrats to your running buddy for reaching his goal. What a wonderful, happy and fun memento you have given him with this video. Found myself smiling the whole way through, glad you had so much fun out there. Chicago came out in force.

[@Karm1200]

Killed it, even with taking shots, stopping for photos, and interacting with spectators along the way! This is the type of running I enjoy!

[@akramfareed4515]

Just watched your Chicago & NYC Marathon videos. This has convinced me to never set a time goal. You seem so full of joy. I feel like after all the months of training, I want my experience to be a celebration. An arbitrary time goal will never sour my race day experience. I’m running Pittsburgh In May and Marine Corp in October. I’m going to train hard and race day will be a celebration of all the effort.

[@Jaykeup]

Chicago is so amazing! Thank you for putting on the best running content and inspiring so many people to get out and run! This was my first Chicago Marathon and certainly will not be my last.

[@usertutubo06]

Very inspiring capture of a city marathon 😍. Going for a fun run marathon allows for all those smiles both outside and inside. Well done, Mr. Ko! 💪🏼 :)

[@ritamendoza3855]

Best running Fiesta I’ll ever been !!! This guy made my heart smile !!! Can’t describe it !!!

[@zhengm.3471]

It brought back my memory of running the 2019 Chicago Marathon. Truly once in a lifetime kind of race. Thanks for the video!

[@adriangutierrez2327]

Great vid Mike! You looked soo happy the whole time. This will motivate so many runners!

[@robbiegreenslade]

I LOVED watching this. First of all, congratulations on a great race. Seeing the utter joy on your face has really got me enthused again. After a couple of years of finding running / motivation / positivity quite hard to come by I was beginning to question why I would put myself through the training and hard work again. BUT after watching your video I was reminded of the buzz running can give you. I was reminded of the atmosphere of race day. I was reminded of the community running can create. All of my runs - since watching this video - have been so much more positive. I keep remembering the smile on your face and that gives me an instant lift!!!! Brilliant video!

[@Runcoach_mike]

Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart as my first marathon. Your video really captured the magic and course support you get with the race. Great job !!

[@Heikalsaini]

The crowd energy is phenomenal!

[@seanhassin]

Unbelievable Chicago crowd support. Spectacular photography. It looked like you had a wonderful, fun, enjoyable, race. Nothing else to be said but bravo and congratulations

[@akira2k513]

Thank you for bringing us to the race. This was my first ever marathon which I ran in 2012 giving me not only my first ever marathon experience but a BQ as well. Had such an amazing experience; the spectators were the best part.

[@Grazandbeyond]

Everyone around me is dreaming about the big marathons in NYC, Boston, London, Berlin... but with every year and associated video coverage of Chicago Marathon, this has become my #1 dream marathon. Such a great event! Hoping to make it happen one day, been sidelined with runner's knee for months...

[@kofuzi]

hope to see you soon

[@cooperstravels5725]

This year was my first marathon. Thanks for the videos. It was great watching you in previous races and this was a great recap to help remember the buzzz and blur of my first marathon.

[@alfdickinson1971]

The crowd and music on route in Chicago was by far the best I've experienced! Great video Kofuzi-v inspirational.

[@mikephillips5483]

Well, that was a freaking delight. Man, I love Chicago. Wonderful video--I definitely felt like I was there.

[@TracyK6066]

The entire scene at 5:30 brought a huge smile to my face 😁! Your video really captures the entire atmosphere of such a fun and memorable race! This was my first time running Chicago and it’s hands down my favorite marathon. What a magical weekend 🐻🍕🏙💨!

[@ipanema_abi]

Thank you for capturing the moments, the city and the run. I'm so overwhelmed and so grateful that I've run Chicago 2022. My very first in-person marathon with finishing time of 3:18:31. I would watch this again and again to remember the streets that I ran two days ago. :D

[@kofuzi]

Great job!!

[@JUNGEORY]

I was there too! I ran my first full marathon with my fiance and I had so much fun. Perfect weather, great people to run with, and incredible spectators!! I cannot agree more. I also uploaded a video on my experience of the race, but I still come here and watch yours.

[@kimberlove94]

This was my first Chicago Marathon and I watched your tips video before the weekend. Came back to your channel to see how you did - looks like you had an amazing day! This video captured the experience perfectly - so much fun and so much support along the way!

[@cherylritzman5064]

This is the BEST running video I've seen. Congratulations.

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@RikhoOrariri]

Always love the way you package and present your race videos. It always gives me chill and make me want to wear my shoes and go for a run. Thanks, Kofuzi!

[@kj17589]

This marathon video really felt like a celebration of Kofuzi’s running journey so far. Definitely inspired to me to run a major like this one day. No lofty goals and really just enjoy the run and literally everything that it offers.

[@ericchevalley]

So awesome to see you had a good time out there while pacing a fellow runner! ❤️

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

This is so awesome. I had a ton of fun just watching the video. This is basically the best advertisement for running I've ever seen.

[@kofuzi]

We should do more races together

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

@@kofuzi next up NYC!

[@johnellis2992]

Like I've said before....Amazing race, amazing weather in an amazing city. I've run this race 3 times and it only gets better

[@xoxoChrissyxo]

Your energy is unmatched it brings tears to my eyes LOL

[@naurrr]

miles 8 and 9 and the aid stations over there with the DJ are the best for spectating!! I had so much fun cheering all the runners this year and I'm glad you had such a good time

[@SOONHUENGNEOH]

Such a magical experience...you help me relive the race all over again. Thanks for making this AMAZING video.

[@junepark1003]

I'm running Chicago this year, and I was sorta mentally hitting the wall with the training and losing motivation, and this video did the trick for me! Thank you. VERY excited for the race!

[@kofuzi]

Good luck this year!

[@noelmarkham]

I must have watched this video about five times now, it's so inspirational! The fun, enjoyment and passion on everyone's face at 5:30 is such a great reason to do marathons. I'm doing the NYC Marathon in 2 weeks, hope to see you for your shakeout run there! Love these videos!!

[@alanreymercado2665]

goosebumps. you wouldnt really know the joy, excitement and satisfaction in running a marathon. you will feel it eqch time.

[@yakiweiss546]

What fun to feel the marathon atmosphere through your footage, I loved it!

[@afzanizamidris4515]

Looks you really enjoy the run.. congrats and thanks for the awesome video. Always support ur channel 👍👍👍

[@Ian-oi2pe]

Great vlog. I just smiled all the way through. Amazing coverage.

[@paulwilliford7021]

I ran Chicago yesterday and that crowd is what pulled me through….absolutely amazing!! A top notch race in now my new favorite city. Thanks so much for this recap video to allow me to re-live those feelings that I had yesterday. Keep up the great work, good man!

[@kofuzi]

Crowd was so important. They did such a good job!

[@KenDoc]

I cried and moved all the time. Thanks 😍

[@chu88y1]

Kofuzi you drew energy from the crowd. Totally positive experience.

[@ivumh593]

Thanks for posting this video. Chicago was my first marathon and I was so focused on finishing and getting sub 4, I didn’t really get to soak in everything. I ended up getting sub 3:55 and watching this made all the subconscious memories come flooding back. 🎉🎉

[@kit7579]

It was so fun watching your Chicago Marathon experience in 4K quality. I got to see other runners and spectators and I was glad you were having such a great time without the pressure of a PR.

[@FordyRuns]

Mr Chicago smashing Chicago 👊 Own it baby! #myguy ❤ Absolute legend having the best day

[@kofuzi]

Come out next year Fordy!

[@FordyRuns]

@@kofuzi I’m gonna try and make this happen it would be a dream although you would have to beef up your security as I would do some proper stalking 🤣🤣 #mancrush

[@ataufiql97]

This what we called happiness of fun marathon run 🤭.. what a joy to watch

[@erinpropas4771]

Loved this video! You finished ahead of me but so great to relive this race, what a day! amazing energy, thank you for making these!😻 Affirms how much I love marathoning!!!!!

[@emaguigad]

Nice video...pumped up for 2023 watching this!

[@kofuzi]

have fun!

[@uppalightyagami1073]

Is it normal crying while watching this? Hahaha. Those runners, their hardwork and spirit, and the supporters... all are amazing!

[@kofuzi]

yes

[@uppalightyagami1073]

@@kofuzi thank you so much for all your videos Kofuzi :) really love it!

[@scottjenkins433]

Man, my wife says I'm not allowed to run another marathon due to almost dying of a heat stroke, but this video makes me want to run another! Absolutely fantastic!

[@demzre]

Your energy is contagious! You definitely lifted the tired spirits of the people around you. (Minute 6)

[@gaylecongdon9933]

OMW what a brilliant video - you encompassed what running is all about. Thank you soo soo much for this - smiled the whole way through.

[@treboltreacy9498]

Congrats to everybody that has braved this asome expirience at the Chicago marathon. Ive ben around your chanell when you just finished your first. This one you really enjoyed it. 💪🏻made me wanna go back. 🇵🇷

[@diegofernandogarcesibanez6915]

Thank you so much for your motivation... I wasn't able to do my plan A but I finished and I learned a lot from it... I hope to come back to that beautiful city and beat my time

[@franklehouillier8865]

That looked like way too much fun to be a marathon.

[@tabhunter8775]

The delight you seem to get from running is so contagious - you make me want to put my shoes on and hit the park! Great video K-man. Keep enjoying yourself 👍

[@nicklas6973]

This was amazing! This is like a celebration. Celebration of being healthy and being able to run. Racing to get a pb gives you accomplishment. Running to have a good time gives you enjoyment.

[@jluke313]

Feel like I am with you running Chicago Marathon! So epic, fun, and touching!!!

[@BEASTxMODE]

Looks so fun! Never ran a marathon, but planning to after watching this 🤙

[@mkmstillstackin]

Love how you made this a "fun run", focusing on the experience rather than your time. What fantastic joy-filled footage! I bet you made 1,000's happy that day.

[@boyslovemusic]

Thank you, great video. I also ran it and I'm still on cloud nine. Such a great course with electric, energizing spectators.

[@WestieRunner]

Malort shot! Shades of the Ten Junk Miles podcast coming through there. Congratulations to you and everyone else who finished Chicago.

[@neilkearney6822]

My 1st Chicago, what a great race, the weather couldnt be better and the crowd support was amazing!!

[@alyxandrasherwood1176]

Congratulations! I didn't PR at Chicago, but I had my most consistent marathon to date with no wall. I remembered what you said about pushing through that final out and back. Glad you had a great race.

[@ingagade951]

Oh my God Kofuzi you are amazing so much joy and no selfishnes or finiish time focus just pure happy to race and have a great race and feeling for the spectators- Wauw. Inga Dk.

[@germandeluna3821]

Getting FOMO just from watching! Great video! And congrats!

[@scheddar2733]

Great video! My love affair with your city and race continues! Could not have asked for a better day, I needed this redemptive race after last year's disaster! Have to say, I wasn't a fan of the changes from 20-24. Seeing other runners to my left was a surprise as I prayed they were behind, not ahead of me... until I saw the mile 24 marker on the other side and I hadn't gotten to 23, lol. Needless to say, that was the longest mile of the day! As always, your love for the event bleeds into your videos which is why they are so great to watch, they successfully evoke the wonder and joy of the day! Great job! I STAN Kofuzi!

[@kofuzi]

Yeah, they need to hide that mile 24 marker. I didn’t like that

[@DoctorsofRunning]

There's so many ways to enjoy a marathon, and you did at least fifteen of them including the malorts 😂. Awesome race!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Docs!

[@MichaelWangtheGreat]

So cool running into you during the race yesterday!! You’re taller than I expected 😂

[@jasonrehor7691]

What an epic video! I did Chicago too and this really encompasses the entire day. Thank you for sharing - I did not carry my phone with me so I could not document the day. Well done!

[@conradtice3998]

Great video, Kofuzi! Gotta admit I got kinda misty eyed on this one. Something about the energy and atmosphere you captured was perfect. Has me stoked to attempt my first full marathon in Charlotte, NC in about a month!

[@kofuzi]

Good luck in this last month of training!

[@conradtice3998]

@@kofuzi thank you! Hoping all the hard training will pay off!

[@aaronwilliams858]

Amazing experience and video, thanks for sharing!!

[@gallagherii]

I love this. It feels like a celebration of life, of things finllay going back to normal after a very dark period. Love it!

[@jonniesharpy]

Pure Joy: The Movie I love these race recap videos so much, makes me so happy to see people living their best lives!

[@robwozniak9912]

Wonderful video! Like a lot of people have commented, it's hard to take it all in when you're focused on running. But I loved that you captured the dragons in China Town! I remember turning the corner and seeing that. I thought I was hallucinating! I loved Pilsen too. ;-) And the storm trooper in the last mile! What a great way to solidify my memories of the race! Thanks so much, what a great event.

[@rmfickfack]

Sunday was truly magical! You captured how this race felt so perfectly!!

[@kofuzi]

a rare perfect day

[@vroomzy1]

Great vid, really felt the good energy! Hope 2023 is just as good

[@davidsaxe7077]

Amazing video! my wife and I love Chicago!! It was great meeting you at the shakeout run. I hope to be back soon. Oh and we love the kofuzi pizza shirt 😁nice surprise.

[@MoonDog_98]

Love all of your videos, this is easily one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing!

[@Jojo11344]

This was awesome Mike. It really exemplifies the supportive running community. Thank you for this !

[@kofuzi]

runners know how to take care of runners

[@PBlaik]

I've never ran a marathon without attempting to race it, your video makes enjoying it look better than racing!!!

[@kofuzi]

Highly recommend a low pressure marathon