Grandma's Marathon 2022 - Chasing 3, Attempt 5

[@lukaslowingsvensson9500]

A huge congratulations on your big achievement! Sub 3 is great! However, when, at 5:20 in the video, it states you reached 20 miles in 2hr2min and you need to run the last 10k in under 40 minutes some number must be wrong. At 20 miles you only have 10k left and 58 minutes to go. Or have I miscalculated something?

[@lukaslowingsvensson9500]

Is it supposed to be 2hr20min perhaps and you finished the last 10k in 39 minutes? That's really impressive if that's the case.

[@kofuzi]

Yes. See note in description. I saw 2:20 on the clock, and I thought I had 40 minutes left. But in actuality, I had 44 or 45 minutes remaining

[@RunLikeHeller]

Anyone else feel substantially happier after watching a Kofuzi video or is it just me

[@kofuzi]

thanks Emily!

[@linxiong6584]

Me too!

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

🙋‍♂️

[@LuisBecerra79]

Substantially happier after the 1st or 5th watch? 🤔🙂. 😁😁

[@ricardojoseriverajustinian741]

I started crying since the first 5k, very emotional.

[@ilushk]

«I can do it» «I can do it» «I still Want it» «Let’s go» «We can get it» These are words that are almost impossible to say at mile 20+. Huge effort!

[@crhayes]

Put a huge smile on my face when he said it and I cheered out loud for him 😃

[@rafaeru5695]

This should be a tshirt

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Just shows that you should never give up on your dream. The hard work has paid off! Sub 3 whilst filming and In that heat. Awesome run Mike, inspirational 💪👏👏

[@kofuzi]

thanks Chris!

[@UnderDog748]

Seriously though great run mike !👍😁

[@demzre]

When I saw the "4-mile left" sign, I couldn't stop cheering, "Go 'Fuz!" Then when Ben told you you're going to do it, my heart was pumping and I had the biggest smile on my face. Congrats Mike! We always knew this day will come!

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Tearing up over that finish. Awesome job Mike!!

[@risaac09]

Oh my god. I have never cried so hard watching someone achieve their dreams. To see you go from “I can’t do it” to “I can do it” just broke my heart in a really positive way. I’ve been following you for a while now, and it’s so gratifying to see you succeed. I’m so fucking proud of you. Your family is lucky to have you, and we are too!!!

[@bridgemasterx]

Better than a movie. Crammed so much excitement, tension and emotion into this. Was cheering you on. Amazing effort in that last 10k. Inspirational. You deserved that.

[@RunTommy123]

Way to go Mike! I know exactly how you felt that last 800 meters. I also had 3:02s, 3:05s on the books before going sub-3. You looked like a beast that last mile. Congrats

[@EricFloberg]

So fun reliving this the next day. 😊 Way to freaking go, man. You put in the work and made it happen. 👊🏼 So much fun running the race with you and Ben!!

[@AvinMarv]

Beyond inspiring! Finally got that sub 3 you’ve been chasing. Can’t wait to see that Boston Marathon vlog in the future… maybe next year! 🙌🏼

[@farisnordin5945]

That metaspeed sky+ is going into your personal hall of fame. Congrats Mike! Hard work pays off, you deserve it!

[@markpetersen]

Having just run sub 3 for the first time last weekend myself, all the emotions of that moment came flooding back as you came down the home stretch. Congrats again!

[@kofuzi]

great job Mark!

[@bev9708]

BRAVO Mark!!!!! Bloody amazing, CONGRATS!!!!! 🎉🎊🍾 🏅

[@marymcintyre706]

So happy for you… been following your marathon sub three attempts and wondering why you wouldn’t just leave the camera at home and you’d do it easy but you stuck to your values and invited us to join the journey every time and you got their on your terms. Never a more deserved or well earned achievement!

[@romrome]

Everything about this vid especially the push for the final 10K is what the marathon spirit is all about! Thank you for documenting your journey Mike for many of us to take inspiration from, always rootin' for yah! Congratulations again!

[@vincentvenieris2185]

Yes!!!! You had me crying! Hahah!! I love the, “Go Random Stranger” sign!! That was hilarious!!!

[@kofuzi]

it's my favorite sign

[@jeffymoen]

Thanks for the inspirational video. Nice job. The saying that's helped me over the years of my 40 marathons is "the miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."

[@Hacknerspeaks8938]

I shed a few tears on this one! That last few miles was awe inspiring! So very happy for you. All of the hard work paid off. Thanks for bringing us along !

[@jordanrundell9962]

As an athlete who is aspiring to run a sub-3, and has been as close as 3:05 before, this makes me so happy for you Michael. I know what kind of work it takes to get there, and you did all the work. Congrats on your fantastic achievement, and I wish you the most luck in your continued running!

[@philortman8139]

There's so much more behind those four little words, "I still want it." Congratulations, man.

[@jsonlee01]

That’s awesome. Congrats! I like that you don’t sugar coat your efforts with inspiring life lesson speeches. You show your highs and lows throughout the race and the end is much sweeter.

[@dc8441]

Congrats Kofuzi! Thanks for sharing the journey. We saw the training and the races - the highs and the lows - and now the crowning achievement! You have graduated from non-elite to sub-elite! 👊

[@tommysiharath6988]

I got goosebumps in the final 2 miles. Great job Mike! Excellent run and excellent filming. Thanks for taking us along the journey. Felt like we were right there with you. Congratulations!

[@samgozinsky3567]

Been watching this channel for a few years now- you are proof consistency pays off congrats!!

[@TanWenXiong]

I am so proud of you! You never give up and this shows that all the effort finally pays! Truly something to look back at for the many years later. Congratulations!!!

[@jungtao]

Love it. 1st congrats!!! You put in all the hard work and it shows. “ I can and I will!” . 2nd thank you for bringing us all along with you. You inspire so many of us. 3rd great seeing Ben!

[@enricopiumatti7918]

You did it!! 🔝 Now you are in the club and it is something special because achieved just thanks to your strengh! Oh man! Really proud of you! 👏

[@johnbryanserrano5288]

So proud of you. I’ve been watching how much you wanted this, and seeing you do it is a great achievement. The work outs and runs and endless self-analysis all came to fruition. Good job!

[@Nehalruns]

I don’t normally comment, been following you for years.. well bloody done.. huge congratulations. Your a SUB 3 marathoner…

[@NicolasVerschoren]

Great race report. Almost made me tear up there for a moment when you were motivating yourself. Congratulations, you deserve this. Hope I can join the sub3 gang one day.

[@darwinruns3039]

I am literally crying while watching this video! Especially on the last 5k!!! I bonked my last race and this inspired me to keep going!

[@bitcoyn]

Maximum Effort 💯 right there And pure ❤️ Congratulations Mike ⚡ Truly inspirational

[@8807jordan]

Way to go Kofuzi! You’re an inspiration to everyone!

[@rainy_days]

I want to thank you for helping me on my running journey. I started in May not being able to run half a mile at a slow pace and now I’m running 20-30 miles per week. Your videos inspire and motivate me, my goal is to run the LA marathon next year! Hope to see you there

[@kofuzi]

great job!

[@robertmelendez6677]

Awesome, man!! You have been working so hard to accomplish the goal and you did it!! So happy for you. The Summer of Kofuzi!!

[@keegan_breaksaway]

This one right on the heels of the LA attempt video, so emotional at the end! Well done good sir!

[@paul-1908]

Congratulations, Mike! So happy for you. And way to go Ben! 🙌

[@DevRunner]

And there it is! Way to to stay strong and keep pushing Mike! You crushed it! Congratulations!

[@u.s.cowboy3052]

Woohoo congratulations, You worked hard for this. What an amazing feeling it must be. Keep up the great work with your channel it shows. Good times 🏃🏻🙌

[@weswanders]

So inspirational Mike! This was my first marathon back since 2019, it’s so inspiring to see you crush your goals! Grandma’s is a special race.

[@markosajn5776]

Now that is how you do it! You brought a tears in my eyes with this video. I was the one telling you that you can probably do it but without selfie stick. And you did it in your own way. Respect Kofuzi! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 "The guy who just runs a lot" 😎

[@Livsglädjemusic]

YEEEESSSSS!!!! I love that you've not given up and just kept working at it and that you finally got to achieve your dream. Massively inspiring and moving to watch! 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌

[@ellemarie9726]

I don't think I've ever been more excited for someone before!!! Congratulations!!!

[@esmondw]

You did it! Have been following your journey from before your first BQ. So happy to see your perseverance pay off. 🔥

Goosebumps! In tears now and so happy for you. I could feel the pain and the emotion. Congrats: you have been truly deserving it and now you did it! Thank you so much, Ko, for being an inspiration!

[@InMyPark]

I’ve been watching your channel for the past few years. Congratulations Mike! So inspirational.

[@ianglendinning7668]

Amazing 👏 I've been watching your channel just over 2 years now and it's been fantastic seeing you chase down and achieve that goal. Huge congratulations Mike 🎉🎉

[@Gary_sub3marathoner]

I know how you feel. I broke 3 for the first time in October last year, euphoric about sums it up, I was on a high for days afterwards. Great run 👍🍺

[@MohamadAsriMohamadAli]

Congratulations Mike. Your review on Peg 35s got me back running few years back. Followed your story since then. Saw your highs and lows from what you shown us. Truly an amazing feat. Me myself will be going to Tokyo next year, hopefully I'll break 330 or even 315 by then. You're the man!

[@revaliii6842]

Man that gave me goosebumps, even though I’d seen your strava. That was inspirational. What a journey. Well done man ❤️🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏻

[@mejulesyap]

Thats amazing Kofuzi! Congratulations on sub 3! So happy for you!

[@topoisomerace]

In about five years you have turned your body into a running machine. Very impressive -- and bonus marks for the colour coordination!

[@brandonliau2923]

Had the biggest smile on my face watching this! Congrats Mike great work!!!!

[@brandonliau2923]

Hi Mike, this video inspired me to run my first marathon and chase sub 3. Yesterday I ran Valencia marathon in a time of 2:54 on debut. Thank you 🎉

[@trailjenny]

Not me over here crying 😭😭😭 SO HAPPY to see you reach this goal!

[@paulouellet4926]

Congrats Mike, we really did live this sub 3 with you!!! You never let go; really inspiring!

[@jmanonmakes]

Congratulations! This was so exciting to watch. I’m so happy for you. And again, beautifully filmed. Well done, all around!

[@StellaKe8869]

Chills at the end! Huge congrats, I knew you could do it (especially since your last attempt was so close and on a much harder course)! Also props to Ben for being an amazing pacer! You both killed it!

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

Great job Mike, when you said “i can’t do 10k in 40 minutes” my first thought was I hear you “neither can I “- but I mean generally - not at the end of a marathon 😆

[@matthewthomas5113]

That was so inspirational. Loved the firm but encouraging self-talk, it showed where you were at mentally throughout the race and how hard you were pushing yourself. Great work!

[@RNeden]

Amazing! That surge of will towards the end! Well done, congrats!

[@DavidDamron]

Amazing and so proud of you. Have loved the journey to sub 3. Congrats - well deserved

[@MattRunsColorado]

Literally brought a tear to my eyes. So inspiring. You never gave up and this is what hard work and perseverance can do. One of the best running videos I've seen, congratulations Mike.

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

I am so happy for you and achieving your goal. You deserve it! congrats

You really are the man! Great job, well deserved, magnificent race with the cam. You are a true inspiration for all of us here! Cheers from Europe, kofuzi! 🤜🤛

[@danbailey4570]

Random running dude from London here really thrilled you managed to go sub 3. Big fan of all your content and delighted you hit your goal. And the *encourages in Minnesotan was a lovely touch. Congrats Mike 👍👍👍

[@annieyeung3833]

Amazing effort especially the kick at the end. Thank you for taking us along for the journey.

[@nberkel]

What a treat to watch this come to fruition. Thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Recover and soak it all in. Well deserved 👍

[@Stevenc1984]

SUB3: You earned this with all your hard work over the years, really happy for you Mike, well done! 🎊🏅🏆🏃🏻‍♂️

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Goes to show how hard work and perseverance pays off. I’ve enjoyed your journey reaching one of many goals over the years. Keeping raising that bar Cousin Ko 🤜🏾🤛🏻!

[@swenderich]

Epic man, huge congratulations! Amazing video, I truly felt the emotion ❤️

[@markblampied]

I'm so stoked for you bro! That was emotional. It's been great to be part of the journey with you. I'm still seeking my sub 3 but watching you has given me even more motivation and inspiration. It's ON! Congratulations man!

[@mikequartuccio3542]

Michael Ko so freaking happy for you! Congrats! Brought a dang tear to my eye.

[@anjulidasika2038]

Wow congrats!! That was so inspiring to watch 🎉🎉

[@adamgriss2025]

I shed a tear of joy for you when I saw the time clock! Well done, Micheal.🎉

[@joshuaclark9366]

Big congratulations to you!!! A lifetime achievement in many ways. I’m running Philadelphia in November in my 3rd attempt to break 3 and qualify for Boston. This was a huge motivator for me. Now onto your next goal “elite” 😉

[@Elmo6855]

So epic! Carrying a camera stick too! That adds to your time, so even more to be proud of with this sub 3! 🎉🥳💪👍

[@jakejudy9900]

Yay, Mike! Congratulations! Way to push through it! You’re such an inspiration!

[@ml3609]

Yay!!! How wonderful!! Thank you for sharing, I have enjoyed watching your progress and seeing you round the lakefront!! Congratz!!! You are amazing!!

[@ardley5278]

Congratulations on sub 3, This was amazing to watch. Glad that your hard work paid off.

[@uncletomandhisbosses9515]

Congratulations! I have watched your channel for years and I know this is what you have been after. It motivates me too! Thanks and enjoy your moments.

[@kofuzi]

Taking it all in stride

[@campbe00]

Let’s go Mike!! Unbelievable. Love the raw footage with 10k to go. I can’t turned into I can and I will… what a gift to share on Father’s Day weekend.

[@bernardo_xc3565]

congrats! so glad grandma’s was the site of the sub 3; its a great course with great fans. i first ran it in 2008, come back for a sequel

[@jayinthelongrun7453]

Mike awesome very inspirational. Goosebumps all the way and lets some tears left the vicinity of my eyes. Ben is a rockstar.

[@TravelRunner]

Just watched watched this for a second time. Just as good as the first time. You da man, Mike! I hope Tokyo goes just as well for you.

[@h2oHulk]

been tracking you down trying to watch you run sub 3:00. SO AMAZING, AWESOME, ENCOURAGING, GRITTY, AND PROUD of you for getting over the hump!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Jeff!

[@donaldbeck5602]

I know I'm probably late, but I just saw this. This is so Awesome!!! So happy for you and so very proud of you Michael! Happy Father's day as well !

[@jerrylangan3435]

Congratulations Mike. Proves that hard work and dedication pays off. Enjoy the achievement. 👍🏻🍾🎉

[@christopherbarrett4556]

I'm so glad this popped up in my KZbin feed! Last weekend at Grandma's was my first attempt at the Marathon, and finishing that, even at 4:21 was so damn satisfying! Thanks for making this, it's so awesome to relive it! Congrats on your Sub 3! Huge.

[@nipunatri70]

Way to go, Mike! Such an amazing effort on the day and admirable consistency year round. Very well deserved sub-3. See you on the Chicago lakefront!

[@benflynch]

Awesome work Mike! Such a great video too, captured the highs and lows of the marathon so well 👏👏

[@ranran3578]

This vid makes me so pumped!!! Congrats!!! Mike!!! I crushed a 5 mins Marathon PR and BQed last week in Tunnel Marathon!! This video reminds me the moment when I crossed the finish line!!! Keep moving forward!!!

[@kanderson2435]

Great job! Thank you so much for always taking us on the journey with you. This filled me with so much emotion. Thanks again!

[@kofuzi]

thank you for coming with me

[@harveydean7952]

Fantastic. So pleased for you. I've been following your sub-3hr attempts for quite a while. Its totally inspiring how your determination and resilience has now paid off. You've always pushed yourself to your limits to achieve your goals and its the main reason why your channel is so compelling to follow.

[@fernandogarzavillarreal6701]

Congrats Mike! I dunno what kind of electrolyte mix started coming from my eye on that final push, I’m using your videos as inspiration for my first marathon in December 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@kipconwell]

Congrats brother! Awesome progression! Thanks for sharing with us all!

[@petergibbs6993]

Mike - you have done it again with your Marathon video - the emotion - I am SO pleased you did it man 👍👍👍 BRILLIANT!! (Makes me think I could do a sub 4h 🤔😃)

[@wazzateh9518]

Thanks for the inspiration. I am trying to chase 3:30 in October in my third ever marathon.

[@Corey25]

Got teary-eyed watching this. So happy for you!

[@DavidBaak]

Absolutely stoked you made it! Such a rollercoaster of emotions. Outstanding!

[@trevormitchell3305]

Fantastic Mike, so happy for you to achieve sub 3, all your hard work paid off well done thanks for taking us all on your journey to sub 3