Kipchoge at the Boston Marathon 2023: How it unfolded

The 2023 Boston Marathon was crazy!
Going in to the race the heavy favored, Eliud Kipchoge had a lot of pressure on him to perform…to win…to set a record even.
What unfolded was a work of art between ten of the best men to toe the line.
Instead of spoiling the whole thing for you in the description, enjoy this review of one of the best Boston Marathons to date!
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[@CN-nl5cl]

Oh my gosh. This is EXACTLY the type of video and content I’ve been looking for in running. There’s so many videos on current competitions in the NCAA, how to train better, etc. But I think they miss the entertainment aspect. This should be fun! Nobody watches a college basketball game to JUST talk about statistics. They want the drama and the dunks. And you really talked about that and nailed that in this video. You made it a movie. It was fun! Really good stuff. Definitely a new subscribers, and I hope you keep at it

[@zojr]

Totally agree!!

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks so much for your support. Check out my mother videos as well you’ll like them

[@krakhour2]

Kipchoage said it had nothing to do with the water bottle. He had a right upper leg injury. Doesnt know what type injury yet. To speculate what happened before the guy speaks is just crazy. Wait and see before you start speaking.

[@user-fb9ov5wg9z]

😅

[@MsTrinichic]

Kipchoge represented what every non elite and recreational runner experiences. The grit, determination and persistence of not quitting of pushing through was evident in yesterday's marathon. Think I loved him even more as his humility showed up and out even more!!!

[@Noah-uf5ho]

Nobody could’ve put it better than you did on this race for Kipchoge, what a great video. He’s such a peaceful human, it feels like he runs to inspire and to make this a running world. The king will be back on top soon ❤

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you

[@cocopoco2006]

Really enjoyed this video. I respect Kipchoge for showing high class sportsmanship

[@zojr]

Bro, this was the best breakdown of the Boston marathon! Much respect

[@runelitecoach]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@kellym3367]

This truly shows he’s the greatest of all. Even though he wasn’t first, he finished the race. What a testament to the running community. Even for us average runners, when it doesn’t go our way, just finish the race. I enjoyed watching him run even if he wasn’t first

[@javierledesma370]

Man, you’re brilliant, and with a huge heart! Your insightful words helped me to better understand the mindset and the spirit of our beloved legend! Thank you!

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks :) so glad you enjoyed Javier

[@diveknit1]

Thank you for this video. Kipchoge is an inspiration for my running and I love listening to him. You did this race and the man justice.

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you dive

[@Klian159]

YES, Kipchoge is truly the king of marathon and mindset. This is only the beginning of Boston for him, I am sure that he can win or even seta record in Boston next time with this experience!

[@runelitecoach]

Well said

[@karengordon3516]

Oh my goodness what a great recape of Kipchoge’s Boston Marathon. Your comments about his mindset and character were spot on consistent with his interview in Boston at FanFest on Saturday. And he was a rockstar with the crowds. I wondered how he could make so many public appearances before a big race too. Thank you so much for this review of our great marathoning hero. It even made me feel better about my 9th Boston today too.

[@runelitecoach]

Yay! Thanks Karen. Congratulations on ANOTHER Boston finish!

[@mitchmwaura2078]

Don't worry Kipchoge. You are not yet done as some people believe. You will get it next time. Maximum support from Nairobi, Kenya,,,,👑👑👑👑👑👑👑 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪. Congratulations to Evans. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👑👑

[@japhethmumo6768]

Kipchoge is a very humble man. You have said it true. I have much confidence in him

[@runelitecoach]

Booya. Well said

[@carolinengeno885]

Congratulations Kipchoge for finishing the race. You have such a big heart and not mentioning the great courage you had to make sure that at least you completed.....❤

[@runelitecoach]

Well said Caroline

[@charliebell5073]

This was the summary that the race - and the transcendent athlete himself - deserved. Thank you.

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you Charlie

[@nichokituku4799]

Sure I believe he will be back. He is not done

[@Mcan7294]

Great content I watched race start to finish and I'm an avid follower of the marathon 40 years now I train people how to swim and I tell them the exact same thing In the beginning while learning strokes its 90% physical and 10% Mental But when you achieve powering the strokes is the other way around I learned that also playing squash All sports follow this rule Congratulations to the winners But we still give utmost respect for EK The GOAT 🎉🎉🎉 From Kenya with ❤

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Kristine in Kenya :)

[@Mcan7294]

@@runelitecoach No thank you! You were on point with this video Most people don't understand the depth of athletics and athlete's You put it comprehensively. Thanks again Christine... Kenya

[@annahunt6578]

Amazing race, great video. Clearly someone admires Kipchoge as much as I do!

[@runelitecoach]

Haha. What a guy he is. He never fails to impress, even in defeat. "HE" is not defeated.

[@heidisalli]

Fantastic analysis! Kipchoge has since said his left leg was not coming up. The marathon is a beast and the distance is to be respected on any given day. I loved that he still finished the race even though he wouldn’t win. His mindset and determination is so inspirational. And he really does run with his heart and for the purpose of inspiring others. I’m sure we’ll see him rebound with his characteristic resiliency. Side note - it was really fun to watch Connor Mantz hang with that lead pack for SO long!!! It’ll be fun to watch his career unfold as well.

[@runelitecoach]

Absolutely! Thanks for the update. I saw a press conference that he just did today. He says he'll. likely be back. Just love this guy! And yeah, Mantz is a beast! I was blown away by his NCAA performance, and this was on maybe another level. He ran so hard, blew up a bit towards the end that probably cost him a spot or two, but that's what this is about yeah? Thanks Heidi

[@simondeun9692]

Kipchoge is far more than rockstar status. He is from out of space. Lot of more to come from him.

[@runelitecoach]

For sure. And the best part is that I believe that even if he weren’t to run ever again he’s STILL be making the sport better and inspiring us

[@albertovillarreal5126]

Good review! And I agree, nobody has defeated Kipchoge, just because he didn't win this race doesn't mean he's defeated. To defeat Kipchoge someone would have to: a) Break his World Record, b) get 2 Olympic Gold medals in a row, c) Run under 2 hours (in same controlled conditions if you will), d) win as many marathons as he has, and most importantly, f) all of the above.

[@Foxtrot254]

Great job on rhe analysis! This will definitely make this channel a top tier running channel

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Samir

[@sievunyungwe9289]

Your analysis is correct. Thanks.

[@runelitecoach]

You're welcome

[@kristinecarleton2409]

Loved this video! In my analysis, I thanked Kipchoge for reminding us that while no human is limited, there are limits because we are all (still) human. His post race post was everything. Shows why he is a class act in every realm on and off the roads.

[@BruceChastain]

best analyst of the race I've found so far.

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you

[@christinaclementson]

Brilliantly put! Totally agree with your review. So much pressure on Kipchoge. The man is still an absolute legend in my opinion and he will be back stronger than ever.

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Christina. Agreed

[@theveganmedium-theveganmed9330]

Great video! I did laugh at how the kind gentleman dressed Kipchoge at the end; put his jacket on & zipped him up 😂😊

[@runelitecoach]

He gets VIP service all the way. And deserves it

[@DrProfX]

“He shows up to create a work of art!” Love it!

[@runelitecoach]

Very true

[@DrProfX]

Absolutely! Running is more than a sport and Kipchoge is more than an athlete - truly an artist!❤️

[@juquendo]

Love how you covered Kipchoge and his day in a good manner. I still have him as a goat and all the runners. Way better than some other channels taking shots at him or saying his time is up. This was a great review similar to your videos on training for running. Awesome.

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Juquendo :) much appreciated.

[@johncoldham3625]

Congratulations on excellent coverage and thought provoking words from someone who clearly knows his stuff and has a great passion for running, I think running is the only sport I’ve experienced that whatever you give it it gives you more in return, I’ll be subscribing to your channel today 🙌 I’m going to check out more of your content! Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks @johncoldham3625 I appreciate the support.

[@1212wolverine]

Congratulations to Chebet. It was not Kipchoge's day but the king will be back.

[@runelitecoach]

Chebet was king on the day for sure. Great runner. TWO TIMES!!! Wow

[@anwar-rhm]

Excellent race runthrough/recap/analysis. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Hoping this turns into a series for some of the big races. Content like this is missing from youtube/tv. Looking forward to seeing more :)

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Anwar

[@debbiemayberymaybery2506]

Love Eluid Kipchoge so much. He is so humble and just lovely. Hope he comes back next year and wins!

[@runelitecoach]

Hope so too. We'll see. Thanks for your support on the channel

[@lancelotisupnext3623]

"On any given day any man can be beaten" 🔥 💯 that's my new motto

[@charlietrujillo2872]

Excellent Reviews, congratulations as well for you. Have a great and blessed week.

[@trainingthenations]

Guess .. next run will be New York Marathon ... curious how the GOAT will run there :D

[@Furanisu]

Go ultra, Kipchoge 🔥🙂🙏

[@ALRUMIE]

Awesome video, all the way from Malaysia, already fan of you

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you. And hello in Malaysia 🎉

[@marygracegray1123]

Yes!!! Yes!!! I ran Boston for the first time. I was heartbroken with how I did. My time was way slower, GI problems, forgot to fuel. I finished but ended up in the medical tent for hypothermia. I said Never again!!!! Never!!! My friend tagged me on his IG. Saying it wasn't his race and that it's okay. That moment my mind changed. Knowing even the G.o.A.t has bad race and this was one of them. Then I'm okay to have a bad one too. ❤️ Love him

[@runelitecoach]

Way to go. Not just with your race, but your attitude towards what happened. It's not the end of the world...of course! Unlock your feeling of success before toeing the line...and you can't fail. There's always another race. And even if there wasn't, it's still not the end of the world. We only run (or do anything) so that we'll feel a certain way when we're done. We want the feeling. Not the time. We just think the time will give us the feeling...haha. So great job on allowing yourself to feel ok with the issues you had.

[@marygracegray1123]

@@runelitecoach thanks! I leaned a lot on this course. I have always heard to use the spectators energy to keep going. I never heard pay attention to what time you need to fuel because you'll get lost in the spectators energy and forget 😆.

[@charlietrujillo2872]

Excellent. Review, congratulations as well for you!

[@robjay8508]

❤ very informative bro u love running 🎽 like I do great analysis man wish u the best

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you Rob

[@Klian159]

EXACTALY, he always said that failure is not the end of the world, and it's the recipe to success. He always learn and come back from it like in London, and Breaking 2.

[@javiersong]

Nice report!!! Thanks!

[@lizl1855]

Fantastic analysis. I loved this video!! New subscriber ☺️

[@amoskhumalo7922]

Kipchoge will always be the king 👑of the marathons , because he knows persue it and no matter win or loss you showed the world 🌍 nothing is limited in sport ,we are proud of you

[@runelitecoach]

Welcome aboard!

[@pamela9779]

Thank you for this kipchoge will always be my hero we're waiting for your come back

[@sibo022]

Yes, we love this man❤

[@liztodd420]

Excellent video!!! Thank you.

[@runelitecoach]

welcome Liz

[@biswajitkhan4516]

Great analysis 👍

[@gideonwaswa7504]

This was a good analysis of the race💯

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you Gideon

[@peter2160]

Loved this video, really interesting race breakdown

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed.

[@Bu7asoOon]

Yaaay Kipchoge 🎉🎉🎉

[@allstarpriscilla]

You said it perfectly! Thank you!

[@runelitecoach]

You're so welcome!

[@elizabethcalero2404]

I love this man !! He's such an inspiration ❤❤❤

[@runelitecoach]

And he loves you :) I'm sure he appreciates the support

[@markaylenwiltz849]

Great analysis.

[@alvaroperez9794]

Yes my friend! Love this video. And love Eliud ❤. He is an inspiration.

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks for your support on the channel. Kipchoge's fans love him

[@belliiahmed]

KIPCHOGE didn't loss for any of these reason.. The reason is simply he was injured in his left leg and the pain increased in 30Km point

[@fiinanghipangelwa56]

thank you so much for explaining to us the fan that he is not God, he is still human being who can fail and pick up himself from his failures. we must not only support him when he wins but more supports he need from us is when he loses cos losing is part of life. he is still the best marathon champion to me and congratulation to Evan Chebet both runners gave their all.thank you Run elite for this amazing and well explained video.

[@runelitecoach]

You’re welcome. I agree, Kipchoge’s fans seem to love him no matter

[@richardsthilaire548]

Excellent and exceptional commentary. Bravo to you.

[@JayB2]

I like how Kipchoge downplays any issues. When he got sick during the London marathon he later said he just had an earache. Then in a press conference after this race he said he "tweaked his leg". I'm sure it was more than just a small tweak. At this level even a small issue can destroy your race. He's always humble & never complains. It's impossible to always compete at your best. Even Usain Bolt lost from time to time.

[@user-mk6fq7nn5k]

Most insightful analysis

[@runningwoman7207]

Great video! 🦄

[@KrishMunot]

what an amazing breakdown! thank you for the fantasy content

[@runelitecoach]

haha. Welcome Krish :)

[@patonjoro6775]

Well analyzed and presented. Watch him in Berlin 2023.

[@MNP208]

Loved this analysis!!

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you

[@lizgreen2936]

Kipchoge is just like big Arnie so we Al know he'll be back!!!.... #keeponkeepingon...... This guy is amazing....🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😊x

[@juancuartas7314]

Thanks I’m enjoy you video a lot

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@Manofthehour2050]

Kipchoge is like super human

[@joshuasmith1215]

Great commentary dude.

[@davidsweeting6876]

Last time Eliud was defeated was in London 2020, look what he has achieved since then, for all the folk saying he is washed, that is purely what you want, not what you really think

[@peterdegazon8902]

Full respect to Eluid ,such a humble man ,God bless him alway,s ✌️👌🙏

[@runelitecoach]

well said Peter

[@peterdegazon8902]

@@runelitecoach Thank you ✌️...

[@boxbury]

I thought the same about Kipchoge. That said, perhaps he didn’t drop out because there was a financial clause relating to him finishing in the contract.

[@popongbuising5017]

Congrats idol

[@muarayt]

Kudos to Gabriel Geay who attacked early and broke the marathon goat's rhytm. And I hope Evans Chebet race the Berlin and break the world record.

[@runelitecoach]

Well said

[@LC-NYC]

My 2 cents: he was forced to pace, the cold weather slowed him down a bit, and maybe towards the end, he didn’t push because he didn’t want to further aggravate his left leg, thinking long term. He looked mostly comfortable when he crossed the finish line, whereas others were a bit anguished. I think he knew he was not going to win at some point during the race and had to re-strategize

[@runelitecoach]

Agreed. He was being cautions. He could have probably gutted it out. But why? The Olympics are next year. Kipchoge is a smart man. No need to cripple himself.

[@nancymachayo9581]

Kipchoge was a good communicator to evans chebet, evidenced the last time they were to take water so he signaled evans chebet and kipruto

[@lydiaogema2185]

I agree with u

[@danicaagres]

This video made me feel better LOL

[@runelitecoach]

Yay

[@jamiedahl2200]

Kipchoge needed to run the whole course because he's never run it before. He was learning for next time.

[@runelitecoach]

Haha. Could be. Guess we'll see when he comes back.

[@xiuyanliu4878]

I really like the presenter and the way he views Kipchoge .

[@runelitecoach]

Thank you .I like you too :)

[@hairgang1743]

But nothing changes the fact that, this is a Kenyan race...

[@barbaraglover4451]

go Kipchoge

[@runelitecoach]

Booya!

[@haydenwittig8877]

He just had a bad run maybe a slight injury you cant win them all he is miles ahead of the competition.

[@lydiaogema2185]

Kipchonge wanted his fellow kenyan to taste the victory

[@PatrickVespa-fc2mt]

I heard that Kipchoge mentioned in a press conference that his left leg wasn’t lifting as it should.

[@runelitecoach]

yes he did. that's why he pulled out.

[@youpigirl5731]

J'ai encore plus apprécié Eliud malgré qu'il ne soit pas arrivé premier. J'ai vu son coup de "mou" passé les 30 km, rétrogradé à la 8ème place. Je voyais ses jambes devenir raides avec moins de détente et moins de rythme, j'ai souffert pour lui. Il a quand même tenu jusqu'au bout et a réussi à remonter à la 6ème place. N'importe quel champion dans cette situation aurait préféré peut être abandonner plutot que d'avoir la "honte" de finir dans les 10 places. Cela prouve qu'il a beaucoup d'humilité et beaucoup de respect pour ses adversaires et les organisateurs. Eliud sera toujours un champion pour moi quelque soit sa place, à 38 ans il faut tenir le rythme comme il le fait.

[@runelitecoach]

Translation for others: I enjoyed Eliud even more despite not finishing first. I saw him hit a "wall" after passing the 30km mark, dropping to 8th place. I could see his legs becoming stiff with less bounce and rhythm, and I felt for him. He still managed to hold on until the end and was able to climb back up to 6th place. Any champion in this situation may have preferred to give up rather than have the "shame" of finishing in the top 10. This proves that he has a lot of humility and respect for his competitors and the organizers. Eliud will always be a champion in my eyes, regardless of his place. At 38 years old, he needs to maintain the pace as he does.

[@mikepeligro]

Next year, the organizers must place an extra table of extra water bottles or sports drink in case a runner misses a drink. For a prestigious and historic race such as Boston, extra water bottles must be provided, especially for elite racers. This lack of extra drinks oversight is simply unexcusable for a world marathon major.

[@runelitecoach]

Kipchoge still has access to the other stations, but it's up to him to supply his own mix in his bottles.I don't think he was dehydrated or anything, it's more of just missing his own bottle. Which the race can't supply.

[@abhishekshortgkstudy]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@runelitecoach]

Thanks

[@waterbucket3635]

crazy how good he is that it’s big news when he DOESNT win a major marathon 🤣

[@runelitecoach]

lol. so true :)

[@alimostafa9322]

True

[@Regnisab]

Runners get it, pure spectators can't.

[@runelitecoach]

Could be

[@johy2007]

Kept off Boston for years; I wonder why.

[@tapantoshchakrabarty6971]

Tenth place in 2024 Tokyo!

[@runelitecoach]

Ok

[@savagepro9060]

7:56 yeah baby yeah, special concoctions, 🤔🤔🤔😉😉😉

[@runelitecoach]

haha. You know it :)

[@povang]

Kipchoge notoriously performs badly in wet+cold races. That seems to be his kryptonite.

[@Thepianoman77]

Here is my thought. This amn came in 6th place in this race... And STILL, everyone will say he's the gratest marathon runner in the world. There is no question about that.

[@mahekgala9141]

I have a very basic question. If Kipchoge missed the bottle, why can’t he just go back and take it?

[@thebullfighter6733]

I also think the alphafly 2s were a mistake on this course under these conditions. The alphafly 2 is already a fairly heavy shoe comparatively to say the vaporfly 2/3 or Adios pro 3. Running in any shoe in the rain also tends to bring on water weight. I can’t help but think that the already fairly heavy alphafly losing its efficiency advantage and also probably not having great traction could have hurt him. The podium was filled with lighter shoes on fantastic runners.

[@Sh0n0]

Exactly. He should have went with the mizuno wave rebellion pro, or the hoka rocket x2

[@Amtcboy]

He can’t. He’d breach his contract.

[@gustavogo2915]

@@Amtcboy he should have ran barefoot

[@Amtcboy]

@@gustavogo2915 Still would have breached the contract.

[@tiffanne1622]

Agree! The AF is not designed for wet weather, saying from my own experience. The shoes are slippery on the water surface and feel like going to faceplant when it rains.

[@MooTAKATA]

What happened Eliud Kipchoge at time 01:29 Hr slow down on run.

[@user-yt8jy6gw7g]

أحب سباقات الماراثون و نصف الماراثون. لكن للأسف لا أفهم اللغة الإنجليزية 😕☹️

[@Slow_Lee]

It's the people and the media that's putting Kipchoge on that pedistal. But Kopchoge himself isn't at all like that.

[@hoseastephen4508]

Where have the Ethipians gone to

[@runelitecoach]

Good point. They're still crushing. Just a good time for Kenya. Bekele just ran London, he pulled out, but he's still up there.

[@Thepianoman77]

not to complain... but why is this video only available in 480p and below? 😂😂