Chasing 3, Attempt 4 - LA Marathon 2022

[@reselvski]

"I'm dying... I'm dying... Thanks for coming out, guys." That's Kofuzi. 100% human, 110% awesome!

[@McFearless80]

This made me emotional. Incredible run, Ko.

[@TheFODRunner]

You dug deep there buddy, what an effort on what looked like some cheeky hills!! Another marathon, another PR... keep it rolling!!

[@FlorisGierman]

You really gave it your everything Mike, it was incredible to see you dig so deep at the end, especially up that steep hill near the finish 🙌

[@duanetamashiro3359]

Congrats on your race! Nice of you to keep Mike company at the end!

[@binhluu1226]

Floris, you are an amazing person to slow down and help out Michael. 🙏🙌

[@sung3d]

So cool to see Floris and Kofuzi run together!

[@leonaleewong]

Loved seeing your brotherly support! Congrats on your race!!

[@AndyJHahn]

Great work. Sub-3:00 incoming at your home course of Chicago!

[@tonymacias3263]

Congrats on the PR! Only 50 seconds away now...and you did that on a challenging course with some tough winds. Good to run with you for a bit out there yesterday. 👍🏽

[@bev9708]

... a challenging course with some tough winds AND carrying a camera!!! 😅

[@danielwestover]

I felt your pain over the last miles. You did a great job pushing through. Thanks for taking us on the journey.

[@runningwithjane]

4:52 was my favorite part. Love when people cheer others on like that. I know that pain on your face at the end very well. Way to dig deep and go after it. So awesome AND CONGRATS ON YOUR PR!!

[@rueltolentino6683]

Congrats Mike! "Come on Mike!", "were almost there". Words of encouragement from ur 2 running buddies! Yahooo!

[@Running4Fitness]

Mike…what a race you made. You fight Samurai…you fight. This is what the marathon is a personal battle…CONGRATULATIONS

[@charriso]

I’m not gonna lie: this is me rn after watching that = 😭 Thank you for inspiring us and giving your all, always. Glad you had support out there! 🖤

[@rawberrycars]

wow that made me tear up at the end. I know that pain all too well at the final stretch of the mara. Very inspirational stuff and perfectly captured!

[@SuperUngit]

Seeing you grit through at the end brought me to tears. That's why we do this. Well done, my man.

[@leonaleewong]

You are the King of Grit!! Well deserved PR! Loved the support from Coach Jimmy and Floris. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🔥💥⚡️

[@soriano_runs1131]

Love the part where to told the dude “I’m working!” 😆 Such an inspiring video. I enjoyed this footage. Makes me pumped up for Boston next month!!! Congratulations Ko!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Something flew into my eye at the end there with the hug with Floris. It’s like a Marvel crossover of KZbin Runners. Congrats on the PR on a tough course. Look forward to the recap and the kofuzi run club run in Chicago later this year

[@shanelewis4407]

Dude so stoked to have met you at the beginning and end of the race! Truly an awesome human being and runner!

[@aaronrodgers4287]

So proud of you, Kofuzi!!!! YOU, killed it!!!!!

[@Nonixification]

So much elevation, it was really sub 3 effort! Grat Mike!

[@jarrodcrano6772]

That last 2 minutes had me in all the feels. Awesome race man!

[@tri2sing]

Congrats on the PR. It takes guts to attempt a sub-3:00 on such a tough course. Great display of heart. Almost there.

[@NeillyVille]

Tough course, congrats on the PB. Sub 3, definitely on the cards this year if the moon and stars align. Let's gooo

[@williamneumann7578]

Way to push through to a PR!! This video is a great example of how awesome and encouraging the running community is.

[@nickatnite16]

Fastest man with a selfie stick. Man is pumping one arm,no question a sub 3 is there without the selfie stick

[@benbergan8312]

What a legend Jimmy is! Well done on the pr

[@jimoconnor8597]

That "battle" at the end of mind and body was EPIC! Congratulations on a BIG PR and way to threaten the 3hr mark! The hunt continues...

[@enonek2960]

DUDE!!!! You RULE! That was awesome, the grind, the pain, but you DIDN'T GIVE UP! PR's are epic, Congrats! The Kofuzi Run club support is also EPIC, hope you realize what a difference you make. Paying in forward! Great Job Kofuzi!

[@imdoc7872]

Dude. You are amazing. Getting better everytime is insane, superhuman. You’ll get it next race.

[@tsubakichan]

Congratulations on the well-earned PR! That's a huge feat, especially when I saw how hilly LA course is (1100+ ft of gain according to my friend's Garmin). It totally means you're in sub-3 shape. A flatter course and it's yours. Should give you all the confidence!

[@TheVeganRunner]

You really give it everything Ko! A phenomenal effort and so close to elusive sub-3. Loved every second of this video and was willing you across that line. 👏👏👏

[@roadracerqx893]

I’m 65 and looked JUST LIKE THAT on my 1st ever 5k last Thanksgiving, LOL! Great job, Mike….I learned a lot from your channel.

[@FunkyFaulc]

You SOB .... The music, the friendship, the drama! Making me tear up over here!!!! ;). Seriously though ... good job brother!

[@kofuzi]

racing always puts me through the ringer

[@cheekster777]

Herculean effort Mike, well done! 👏🏻 Big up to Floris and Jimmy too for pushing you during the toughest final few miles. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bev9708]

I'm crying|!!! BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!! I will run my very first marathon in just under 2 weeks, the Paris Marathon... feeling absolutely terrified and excited at the same time, and your videos are incredibly helpful AND inspirational!! Again, BRAVO!!!

[@sun.2801]

Wow, that was epic!! What a great crowd, and so great to have friends at the end supporting you through to a PR!!👍👍👏👏

[@ryanwiesman9921]

Awesome job! Way to dig deep and leave it all on the course! Nothing touches that type of an effort when the pain and struggle get real after those 1st 20 miles. Keeping it so real and best KZbin channel by a long shot!

[@DoctorsofRunning]

Shoutout to Floris and Coach Jimmy. Amazing support they were giving. Great run Mike!

[@duanetamashiro3359]

Congrats Mike! Incredible race on a tough course, a PR, and also 4th in AG…Amazing!!

[@The_Why_Pod]

Really, really, really hard not to get pumped up watching this. Longtime viewer, first time commenter. Great job and congrats!

[@iGo0gIe]

This gave me chills. Nice work man

[@TheRunningRRT]

Heart!! Jimmy and Floris are the kind of friends you want!!👍👍😎

[@trexinvert]

Your commitment to holding the camera all the way through is amazing. It uses up energy and affects your running efficiency. Without it you could have easily gained several minutes, but you know that and you keep going. Awesome.

[@Top-Comment-1]

Brave Marathon Mike on a hilly course pacing looked on point you gave it everything on the day New PB 👍Great to see the spirit of sportsmanship is still alive

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Oh man just what I needed! My marathon is Sunday! Congratulations on the PR!

[@teetertotter5787]

So close. This made me so emotional. Feeling the struggle and pressing on is so inspiring.

[@loriem1031]

I got chills when you approached finish line! Way to go Ko👊

[@pound4pound222]

That was awesome. Congratulations 👏

[@budimuhammadhabibi2501]

Thanks for sharing Mike..it’s beautiful..never been on marathon before..but, seeing this, hopefully I can make it someday..congratz

[@soundofenigma]

Great PR! and them two gentleman are the MVPs on the final stretch! Getting near your target, Mike. You will smash it on the next race!

[@dplindt]

I kept tracking your progress and was at the edge of my seat the last few miles. And then I saw 3:00:49 and I was like "Damn" that was so close. The thing is I was so sure that's the best you could do at that moment and time because you've always given all you had out there. I can't say for others but I'm somehow secretly glad the pursuit is not over yet....it's just so much fun watching how things unfold among all the twists and turns...

[@nelio166]

you were brave. proper recovery and then use that attitude in good measure in your training. nice gesture from your friends. truly inspiring. well done

[@jmac13131]

After running my first marathon Saturday in Savannah I feel both your joy and your pain. 3:41:xx for me. I hoped for better but was going to be happy with anything under 3:45:00. The wall between miles 22-23 was real. You are an inspiration Mr. Ko!

[@kofuzi]

great work on your first marathon!

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

Awesome result Ko!!! That course is brutal. The hills just keep coming and coming. As for me, you never know what will happen on race day. I developed knee pain in my right leg which prevented me from a good time result having to walk the last 10K but I forgot all about that when I received my finisher's medal. I completed my 1st marathon. I am feeling fine today and my knee is not seriously injured, just a bit tender and painful, especially walking stairs!

[@innesdunbar]

Just over 20min 5k shows how fast you need to pace to get around the 3 hour mark, that’s hard work! Nice one Mike. You put your all into that!

[@jamesholt627]

Incredible video, congrats Kofuzi! That Jimmy Dean guy seems so cool with the way he was helping you out at the end and after the race. I wish I could train with someone that like that!

[@RunningAlive]

It's always inspiring seeing someone truly give it their all. You did that and that's a win. Congratulation

[@andyblackwell1784]

Wow. Tears in my eyes. Well done. You dug deep and pulled it off. Thanks for sharing!

[@acec276]

I wasn't there but watching this...I was there all the way with you, cheering for you. Love the camaraderie throughout as well!

[@ChristianRunsNY]

Improvement is improvement, you're still getting stronger and faster. Great race!

[@KennyPang]

Congrats! PR in LA is no joke. high 50 to 60 temperature, not a flat course. Plus all that smog and higher altitude. This is a win-win.

[@royliu4082]

Respect Mike, respect. You are such an inspiration for all of us 👏👏👏

[@jungtao]

So proud of you Mike! That’s heart!

[@TheAkenno]

Mike, your storytelling is incredible and your kindness is unmatched. I told my roommate about this like you're a close friend. Congrats on the PR and it's a matter of when not if you get the sub-3 you deserve!

[@RunRowRideLift]

This video made my Monday morning! Awesome running!

[@sarahmyers5586]

So awesome. Woohoo thanks for getting me pumped for LA 2023

[@LucasH567]

That course was so much harder than I thought possible. The wind, the hills and sun those last 6 miles were brutal. Although the wheels came off for me at the end, I still achieved a PR which was awesome. But meeting you in the finishers chute was the highlight of my race!

[@naneprieto5078]

You made cry! That was so emotional 🎊🎉🍾🤩

[@thomasdamato9430]

Mike, wow super congratulations, we all know how hard is is when there’s absolutely nothing left all storage tanks are blinking red you truly showed how to literally hang in when everything is telling you stop. That’s as transparent as you can get, that inspired us all and that’s why we love you. You are so on track for a sub 3 and I’m definitely along for that ride cheering you on, friggin fantastic.

[@RunSensible]

I really enjoyed this video and I'm gutted for you for being so close to that sub 3hr effort. It'll happen, I have no doubt. Thanks for your on going honesty and for sharing your journey so well. 👍

[@gordonclarke1504]

Hey Mate, if you get this far in the comments, respect from NZ. Thats awesome, it’s all about the second half, each one is an adventure, and trusting your training. Ditch the camera, there’s 3 minutes (precious calories) right there. If it helps to motivate you, read on. I’ve been there too: it took me 7 attempts to go sub 3. Ended up going under 18 times across a 24 year span, ages 23-47. (PR 2:32). Now age 61 and still doing it, 4:15 last attempt. (63 marathons in total) Make it a lifestyle my friend. When the ability to go fast fades the desire is still there, it’s a different kind of challenge now. Memories,…bore the grandkids. I’d do it all again, no regrets. Kia Kaha (stay strong).

[@bubkabubka]

Congrats!!!! So great to meet you and to see Floris at the start! Wonderful finish together as well. Awesome~~

[@josealejandrorios1172]

What an inspiration to battle through a difficult stretch. I’m feeling motivated and inspired for my half marathon coming up in May. Great work Ko!

[@FooFloyDon]

I came at 3:00:34 on my last marathon, on a much easier course, I can feel your pain. But man, respect. You are really the most consistent running KZbinr. Your training shows, your races are all great. I hope you realize how much you inspire your viewers, because your results actually reflect your journeys.

[@WhiskyMystery]

I just looked up the results and saw seven other runners between 3:00 and Mike. One at 3:00:09. I have run 3:00:16 at LA marathon 🙂

[@kofuzi]

Thank you so much!

[@jo61nor]

Wow... That was incredible footage, Mike. What a freaking drama you put us through.....

[@karatechop]

Way to hang in there when the going got tough and congrats on a stellar result! Surprisingly found myself a little emotional towards the end of the video. Thanks for sharing and continuing to inspire!

[@Brandoni65]

Great job pacing and never giving up! Awesome! PR! It's all about pacing.

[@ki4vo]

Keep grinding!! Your sub 3 is just around the corner! Wish you the best

[@tinov1122]

Incredible run Mike! That course looks extremely tough. Chicago is very proud of you

[@apollocreed3263]

CONGRATULATIONS 👏👏👏👏. Superb run and P.B . You LEGEND

[@wasuptho]

You are the man! I'm having my coffee and heading out on a run. Motivated

[@tommysiharath6988]

Inspiring as always 🙌🏻. My marathon got cancelled. All those days of training,... Should've been next Sunday actually. Living vicariously through you Kofuzi!

[@shannonsides6017]

Glad I didn’t wear makeup to work today, cue the waterworks. You captured all the emotions with this one. Floris and your other friend, the epitome of good people….helping you get to the finish when you were in a dark place. Thank you for sharing this beautiful journey with us.

[@sung3d]

Fantastic run, amazing video. You know you have sub-3 under your belt. We all know it's coming. GoGo Kofuzi!

[@colbybuchanan1768]

I’m calling it now…your gonna do it at Chicago 2022!! Nice run man!!! So motivating!!

[@tonyvu9459]

Alright I’m inspired to go after a PR after this. Congrats Mike! Amazing effort and battle!

[@rushdihendricks8375]

That's a quality run Kofuzi! 👏👏🔥🔥 Excellent effort! This is so inspiring! Congratulations all the way from Cape Town, South Africa! Brilliant video. So much suspense.... I was really hoping you were going to dip just under 3. But I'll keep following your journey for sure. You'll definitely get it. Touching distance! 🙌🙌🙌

[@UltraDad]

You were in the pain cave those last few clips. Way to go in and re-emerge with that PR. Incredible man. INCREDIBLE. Now go get a chili dog.

[@usertutubo06]

Super super awesome! As every time: Thanks for the motivation! Can't wait for my next 42.2 💪🏼😎

[@_davidyu]

Congrats on the PR!! That was a gutsy effort!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ExplorationRun]

Great job, Mike! My 1st marathon and it was tough but so much fun. Goal was sub 5 hours and did 5:18:58. Not bad for a short fat guy. I thought I was the only one dying but I saw a lot of much faster runners dying too. Mike is a good example. After mile 19 there was a lot of elevation gain. Last 2 miles were all uphill!

[@MarathonRunning]

Made me cry, thanks for sharing.

[@angeljohnson234]

Congrats on the PR Kofuzi! I can't believe your first marathon was over 4 hours and now you're chasing sub 3 and bringing us along with you. I don't think you realize how extraordinary this is. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@garethevans2499]

Mike, first off: congrats on the PB! you ran that with a Go Pro stick in hand! Thank you for the beautiful footage, it's super impressive you got it and a joy to see. Lying on my sofa with COVID, ten days from the start line at Berlin's Half Marathon and watching this has made me all the more desperate to get well and get to that start pen!

[@kofuzi]

get well soon!

[@garethevans2499]

@@kofuzi thanks man, I WILL make that start!

[@garethevans2499]

Just FYI: got the all clear on my lateral flow test this morning. I'm going to make the start line, Mike! Atreyu's The Artist under foot!

[@garethevans2499]

NB: I'm aware this isn't that exciting for anyone other than me but I'm overjoyed right now.

[@Runcoach_mike]

wow, what an effort. I cannot believe you take such awesome video running at those speeds. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@bmd6343]

Phenomenal performance on a tough course. It’s amazing such a mega city has so few sub 3:00/sub 3:05 runners. Paris arguably has more sub 3:00 finishers than any other marathon in the world. London, Berlin, Valencia will be in the top 5 too. Looking at the footage reminds me of sub 2:40 runners numbers in Europe. Rest up and take it easy. As many will have said and probably what you’re thinking, repeat the training and a cool Chicago marathon and you’re in the sub 3:00 club. 😀

[@petergibbs6993]

This is brilliant Mike - absolutely fantastic - great video and well done 👍

[@iRunOnBeer]

Unbelivable effort. The mix of pain/determination on your face towards the end is so motivating. Thanks for sharing such a raw and honest view of your sub-3 journey. Looking forward to attempt 5!

[@globerunning1437]

Well done mate. For me, you are a sub 3 marathoner. No doubt. That time with all that filming. You are up there buddy!!

[@attackedbywaterfoul]

know you're probably disappointed because you were close to sub-3, but it was inspiring to watch you put 110% effort in. not what you wanted, but you still got a great time and a PR

[@tednruth453]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrreat stuff. That looked really tough for at least the last 6 miles, well done Mike ✌