LA Marathon 2022 - Race Recap

I went for Sub 3 marathon in Los Angeles and came within a minute of hitting that elusive goal. Here is my recap of the LA Marathon course and what happened over the course of that 26.2
0:00 gels and fuel
1:01 race kit
3:28 pre-race
5:01 Start to 5k
8:36 Data Issues
10:48 5k to 10k
12:34 10k to half marathon
14:45 20k to 30k
15:59 30k to 35k
18:21 35k to 42k
24:41 crossing the finish line
27:24 LAM vs CIM
28:13 4th AG
Thanks to Floris and Jimmy for helping me through to the finish. Couldn't have done it without you guys!
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[@FlorisGierman]

Haha Mike, I swear I wasn’t lying when we crossed paths at mile 23 :D Love this honest recap with the “I can, I will” whispers. Marathons are hard and you really gave it your everything, proud of you! See you in Chicago in October 🏃‍♂️🔥🔥🚀

[@sung3d]

@Floris It was so cool to see you and coach Jimmy running and helping Mike when he needed the most during the race. I need those voices for my next race. "You can! You will!" "I can! I will!"

[@nyashamunjoma2022]

I'm definitely using this mantra for my race too 🙌

[@Greg-me8le]

I have been there myself. Something happens during the Marathon when you are totally spent. Your mind plays tricks on you with irrational negativity. I recall missing a mile pace and getting a surge of negativity. In my mind I assumed my goal was way out the window immediately. My mind was telling me the math just does not add up anymore so why push it? Just jog it in. In hindsight, the math did add up and I just needed to keep pushing through. It's almost like your mind is looking for any reason to quit and then it delivers it to you with bad math. 😀

[@jungtao]

@florisgierman you and jimmy are salt of the earth ppl! How generous and great representatives of our running community are u guys! Thank you for looking out for one another.

[@atalk143]

Absolutely LOVED this recap! Technical talk, gear stuff, drama, vulnerability, comedy, and friendship...all in one video. Huge shout out to Floris and Jimmy for what they did!

[@MrJermson]

Yes, Floris and Jimmy are great! Friends we can be proud of.

[@fastinradfordable]

Yes he does the best race recaps. Better than any other pro or amateur vlogger

[@dewaynescott5114]

You have given this 49 year old, soon to be 50 year old hope. Congrats Mike.

[@bobbyconns]

"I can, I will!!!" I'm going to remember that for my next race! Fantastic performance mate, and brilliant video!

[@LucasH567]

“Marathon math” at mile 22 is so damn hard. It’s like calculus, but WAY harder.

[@worksbykeyes]

The “I can I will” whisper part made me laugh 😂 great race Kofuzi!

[@Lalo_Runs]

Thank you for all the inspiration! November 2021 LA Marathon: 5hrs 45minutes March 2022 LA Marathon: 4hrs 40minutes Signing up for next year’s LA Marathon and want to break 4 hours 😅🙏🏾

[@duanetamashiro3359]

Congrats on your PR Mike! Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey! Much respect to Floris and Jimmy for prodding the “donkey” for the last 3 miles.

[@kofuzi]

they certainly had to work. I was definitely non-compliant

[@MattRunsColorado]

FANTASTIC! Seriously man what an effort. Congrats, this is something to be celebrated for sure. To Jimmy and Flores for pushing you and being there for you at the end. You guys are amazing. One of the more inspiring things I've seen in a while.

[@Twize]

Congratulations Michael! …and welcome to the 3hr-even-plus-change crew. I feel It’s a team of mixed feelings right? My last Marathon was 3:00:14, though I feel proud I PR’d, I’m struggling of “what if I…”? I know we all itching to leave this group. One day it will happen! Man how I wished Floris and Coach was with me on my last miles! Your last miles were really inspiring to see! Again Congratulations!🎉 👊👍

[@timtrenholm3698]

Pure Kofuzi comedic GOLD! Loved this recap. Jimmy and Floris are superstars!

[@ianlowe4126]

Outstanding Mike and so close to your goal but a PR non the less so well done. Berlin has to be on your radar it’s a fantastic marathon and if you can run that hilly course in LA in just over 3 you’ll do Berlin under 3 easy. Great work 👏Ian 🇬🇧

[@rickentee]

Just in time to watch with my morning coffee. Beautiful!

[@SPihlaja]

Running my marathon in two weeks trying to hit 3 hours: SO good to hear you talk through this.

[@sun.2801]

Just seeing those hills got me stressed! What a terrific race effort. “I can. I will.” needs to be on the next Path-Kofuzi collab shirt. Also ❤️ the 🍍 piñata, 🦈, and esp 🦄 sightings. Floris and coach Jimmy - such great supporters! We all need friends like them.

[@LuisBecerra79]

Congrats again Ko. Great marathon finish, it’s all mind games those last 3 miles. For me I was just running looking for that 4 hrs pacer to not catch me 🤣😂🤣😂.

[@belzerdan]

this is so helpful--thanks! I am running LA this year at 57 years old. I ran LA in 2010 when I was 44 and ran 3:00:35 (PR 2:53:33 Chicago 2009). I'm nervous about the marathon this year--the hills!!! haven't run a marathon since Berlin 2010--training has been going OK. This is great, though--congrats on your strong and impressive finish!

[@jamesclintcatapusan8374]

Congratulations mike! Next marathon would be a sure sub 3hr. 💪🔥 Amazing performance! 👊🥳

[@brigitteflannery2040]

My favorite race recap yet!! Love the use of similes - "like a toddler stamping their feet" "like a donkey refusing to be pulled" lol. So much mental and physical strength, congrats!!!

[@eriktred]

Mike, what an inspiring marathon success story. Grats on the great run!

[@LucasH567]

40 year old, shooting for sub 3:05 race. And I had nearly the EXACT same race (and thoughts) as you, down to the tough last few miles. Finished 5th in our division, a few minutes behind you!

[@marathawnjawn8862]

Hey, great recap man! My gf & I are running LA this year for the first time & we just watched it together. FINALLY...someone talks about things worthwhile like the asphalt roads, length of hills, etc. Most recaps are just about the shots of beer along the course & the post-race food. lol Well done on a good race.

[@shannonsides6017]

AMAZING recap, Ko. Didn’t feel like 30 min, I was sad when it was over! Sounds like this marathon really tested you at a level you’ve never been tested and now that you’ve made it through that dark place with the help of Floris and Jimmy you can continue to push the limits!

[@TrailrunnerTroy]

You did great! Thanks for one of the most honest post-race assessments in KZbin history. And yes you’ll keep getting faster!

[@bananadude9642]

Awesome race, Mike!!!! You will break 3 in the upcoming Chicago marathon for sure!!!!

[@ericfenske1138]

Amazing job Mike! You gave it all you had and were rewarded with a tremendous PR. Super pumped for you!

[@dchang310]

great recap dude! just found your channel after running it myself (1st marathon ever) and I can vouch the last 6 miles were brutal 😅. my hammys & quads were giving up and forced me to walk parts of it but overall satisfied (4:36 finish) with my race knowing it's off my bucket list. good luck with your next race!

[@BrdOutaMyMnd]

Thank you for telling us about your self doubts and anxieties that kicked in during your marathon run. I'll keep that part in mind for this Sundays 2024 marathon. God bless you.💯🙏

[@kofuzi]

Have a great race!

[@mastroiannisteve]

Amazing recap! Floris and Jimmy are two great examples of making running a team sport. I had a friend pace me through my first half and felt a huge sense of gratitude.

[@sandralee7862]

Well done, Mike. So proud of you too :-) I was interested in LA M before, but after watching this, I lost interest :-) Instead, I'm running Big Sur in April and probably not going to try to PR :-) You are amazing athlete!

[@jaychu3850]

Congrats Mike! LA is not an easy course and race day we had what felt like head winds on all the climbs. Your time is fantastic for the course and weather!

[@mollychanel1]

Congrats!! I’m running the B2Q marathon next month and you have given me added motivation. Awesome!!! Great job!!

[@brunooliveira1597]

GREAT result man you must be proud and now start working for a better result in the future!

[@undeadly1103]

I was watching the marathon here and there and I saw a guy run backwards up that 200 ft gain hill 😆 i do not know why he did that but it was pure entertainment

[@wjddlf17]

This brought tears to my eyes…! Thanks for sharing your experience, Mike!

[@kofuzi]

thank you for coming with me

[@SendingStache]

Hi! I just found your channel as I was searching for LA Marathon videos and this one came up! I've been poking around (came back here to leave my first comment) your other videos and am SO stoked i found your channel! Thanks for all the rad content - i look forward to catching up on the old and following along as you continue your running journey. already a fan!

[@shawnat8799]

it's so amazing to see you proud and happy instead of moping and bitter, it really sounds like you put in a good fight and set the stage for your next run.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Agree, but to be clear I’ve never seen him mopey or bitter! He has a fine character which is what I love about the channel. Martha

[@garethmorgan2383]

So inspirational watching you guys work . As definitely helped me with my own running journey 👍💋

[@Runderestimated]

This has bought back so many memories, I was pretty out of it for most of race so my mile markers are off in my recap of 2020, the 30-35k point after that uphill and then the lefthand turn is where I almost gave up I was in so much pain!! Great recap!

[@timbrennan6766]

Great breakdown of the inner monologue that goes on during a race. Congrats on the PR!

[@captainzursee3071]

I recommend the Garmin HRM run or Pro. It’s much more accurate than the wrist HR sensors and is monitoring data like stride length, acceleration, etc.

[@jimoconnor8597]

I used both and compared my HRM to my Fenix 6. HR is identical for me and I don't see more accuracy from the chest strap. In fact, if the chest strap wasn't wet starting my runs in the winter months, the HR was off for sure. Big pain for me. No problems on my wrist HR since I started using 3 months ago with several races and hundreds of miles down. Guess I found the sweet spot on my wrist and I don't miss the chest strap at all. I use the Stryd pod so I get super accurate data for other metrics.

[@captainzursee3071]

@@jimoconnor8597 I use a forerunner 245 and especially when I do faster workouts or races the wrist HR is way off like 10 BPM or even more. Also on longer runs it's starting to get inaccurate after 5-7 miles. Maybe it's only the wrist sensor in the cheaper models or it doesn't fit my wrist good enough.

[@wtarng]

Loved the video. So awesome. Running mates sure helped end. What a furious battle to the end. All goes to show the race really starts at mile 20.

[@timbrownblacksmithandknife5648]

It's a great result. What I love about the KZbin running community is that a guy like Floris and Jimmy took the time to run you into finish. You're now as kipchoge would say only 49 seconds away from breaking 3.

[@sigmatau8231]

...best commentary ever...wished i had met u in la, well done from houston.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Sub 3 in Duluth, MN! Point to point course and nice and flat. PS That starting pace had lots of runners going out so fast. Had me scared for potential carnage later in the race.

[@kofuzi]

I'm not sure what kind of condition I'll be in for Grandma's. Feels like it's so close

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@kofuzi True

[@laurainthehaute918]

You have three months! I think you’ll be ready, but could keep the Gerry Bjorkland Half as a fallback option. Here’s me hoping for a Kofuzi Run Club shakeout along the lake shore in Canal Park. It would be SO fun!

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@laurainthehaute918 14 weeks. It would be a fun shakeout but its a quick turn around. The half has been sold out for a while. As a #nonelite star, he probably could get a bib. LOL

[@susanwiggins6309]

Fantastic job Kofuzi! Great recap too. Loved the camaraderie with Jimmy and Floris - that's what it's really all about. :)

[@andrisveiss3212]

Great video. I have ran that race before and missed it this year. You motivated me to get back to it! Thx

[@roadracerqx893]

Amazing recap…as a 65 yr.old beginner, it was awesome to hear an honest, real breakdown of a big effort. I run my 5k like you run a marathon…very similar feelings, lol. BUT, all the same, it inspires me to run for a new PR each time.

[@MrNooge]

Inspirational running Ko! Marathon running can be so lonely especially in those last miles where your body is struggling and I’m so happy your friends found you and helped you through. Great job Floris and Jimmy!

[@enonek2960]

Mike, this recap shows your fight, self doubt, and tenacity, it was AMAZING! YOU SHOULD BE VERY, VERY PROUD! YOU EARNED EVERY SECOND OF THAT RESULT! I know you will build upon these tough races and that sub 3 time will be obliterated! YOU CAN! YOU WILL!

[@hsujim]

Congratulations! The LA Marathon course is Boston Marathon Lite, West Coast Edition. The current course tweak lost the downhill finish, but put the course profiles side-by-side and you'll see they have many similarities. To have a huge PR in LA is a big accomplishment! Too bad you didn't get to experience the "Stadium to the Sea" course that finishes on Ocean Blvd in Santa Monica, because not only does that make it a much more satisfying tour of LA, but the last 3 miles is a smooth, fairly straight downhill that you can really fly if you have the legs....and from Santa Monica you could take the light rail back to your DTLA hotel (LA Metro used to give out free transit passes for race day too!). The current "Stadium to the Stars" (btw, Century City is not exactly a place where "stars" hang out) is a huge downgrade. Who wants to turn around, and head uphill for the last 2-3 miles, only to finish among the mishmash of nondescript tall office buildings where most Angelenos spend very little time?! I hear it's a financial thing (Santa Monica wants to charge too much for hosting the finish is the reason given by the marathon organizers), but you could totally have broken 3 hours on that course. Hope they bring it back! Having run the "Stadium to the Sea" 4 times, I am not interested in running the LAM again until they bring back the previous course, because to finish in Century City is definitely not something I look forward to.

[@johnruns8407]

Huge congrats Mike - what a brilliant run and a great recap of the race itself. Got a 3.02 in the Barcelona marathon a few months back and will aim for a sub-3 soon - this vid has given me inspiration to strive for that elusive goal!!

[@Ghimlioak]

Mike, next time you will be under 3h. You have it in your legs. And you are actually so close. In Berlin or a more flat Marathon than LA you can do a sub 3h with no problem.

[@allanmclachlan5325]

awesome recap 👏 . watching this video I feel I can run faster now. thanks for the motivation

[@jakejudy9900]

Awesome race! Awesome support! Awesome attitude! Way to go, Mike!

[@johndee759]

This was so inspirational. Thank you for making these videos. I am so inspired by the coaches who ran and pushed you through the end.

[@kofuzi]

they gave me so much

[@johndee759]

@@kofuzi why did you behave to paraphrase you like a kid in that moment? Why didn’t you want to finish strong even if you “knew” you wouldn’t be able to run the marathon under 3 hours anymore?

[@DanielGonzalez-fr2ez]

GREAT!!! Chicago marathon this year will be my first. Hope to meet you. Traveling from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@sung3d]

What a great run and what an honest recap that I can relate to. Thank you for sharing and bringing us on your journey of chasing 3.

[@royliu4082]

Awesome recap, watched your chasing video a few times now :)

[@dumbdumb123]

It was great to relive the LAM with your captivating summary. After first passing the finish around 18 it definitely became a mental challenge. Congrats on a spectacular race and new PR! 👊

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Awesome job homie! Your race day recap emphasizes how epic your PR and proves the point that if you “put in the work, you get results”. Also thank you so much for your support and shout out to my efforts to help and support the Covenant House in New Orleans community!

[@bernardo_xc7248]

great review, that distance will make everyone humble. The fact that you trained for this March marathon through the Chicago winter should not be overlooked; this was a definite achievement.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you for a wonderful race recap and taking us along for the ride, Mike. Congrats on your 3:00:49 time. A really great effort. You should be very proud.

[@brianhoo123]

This is really amazing and inspiring Mike! Thought this was a mind game especially the last couple of miles in your race struggling whether you can hit your goal! Whispering “I can, I will” did really help and this gonna be in my book for whatever I need to pursue for in the near future. Congratulations again 👏🤘👍💪🏼!!

[@MrTthacker98001]

Glad to hear your positive reflection and outlook. Great job!

[@TheRunningRRT]

I did that race in November! Very tough! I’m running Boston and think that’s a great prelude to it! Congrats on an amazing run!

[@kofuzi]

LA is definitely a great way to mentally prepare for Boston

[@pasadenaphil8804]

@@kofuzi I've run Boston 8 times (never tried to qualify, back of the pack) and if you've never run it before. you will be pleasantly surprised by the size and enthusiasm of the crowds. Nothing like LA. It's a mob scene in Hopkinton, goes quiet running through Ashland but after that, the "crescendo" of the crowds starts building and those final miles are intense. Running past those college girls at Wellesley College is really something too. There are very few dead stretches. I'll be 69 soon and still hoping to BQ someday. I regret never trying to qualify when I was serious about running.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

@@pasadenaphil8804 Good description. I ran it for my first time in October and can’t wait to be back next month. Wellesley got to me because my mom went to college there and she didn’t live long enough to know I’d become a runner, let alone run Boston. I’m a year older than you and it was easy to requalify in Boston after “aging up” last summer. I bet you can do it likewise! We get a nice break when we hit 70. Are you originally from LA? (I am) Martha

[@pasadenaphil8804]

@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Thanks for you very encouraging reply. My main obstacle is my right ankle which I sprained so many times playing sports in my younger days. Lately, I've been running sub-BQ times for up to 15 miles but anterior ankle pain stops me. If I never BQ (I still believe I will), the pursuit is worth it. I love running and still run 50+ miles per week. Good luck to you too!

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

@@pasadenaphil8804 If it helps to know this, I have a coach and run much lower volume than you, though I’m not dealing with any injuries. I started running at 58 so my body hasn’t had to sustain stress like that. Nevertheless, said coach believes high volume can be overrated for many runners, and he’s done a lot of ultra running! I barely get into the 30 mpw range--only during the peak of my marathon cycle. He has me doing 3 runs/week. It’s worked great for me; I do strength and flexibility stuff in between. With your situation you might consider low volume (high quality) training. Good luck in any case!

[@MichaelAmster]

I run with Floris and Jimmy and they are awesome. So glad they helped you finish.

[@kofuzi]

great guys to run with

[@watsanlik]

Hi Ko this is Sonny from Hong Kong! Been following your livestream everyday as been working from home. Great job! Very relatable as we all chase our own sub 3 and PR, and do our marathon math during the race lol! Enjoy the process and it will all come through! Cheers!

[@ilushk]

Incredible effort at such challenging course. So so fast! Hard work does pay off! Congrats again, Mike!

[@nathanmorrischannel]

Getting quite emotional at your recap of the back end with Jimmy & Floris. First Marathon for me next weekend, going for 3:20. I've gone through all my positive visualisation of this pain cave and it's ringing alot of bells, only making me more excited.

[@shanelewis4407]

Crushed it Mike! So stoked to have met you!

[@RunWithDan]

You need to come to Columbus Ohio in the Fall for its marathon. It’s flat and fast. Good work!

[@ericchevalley]

Congrats! Great race recap. What a mental and physical game! Hats off to you. 1000ft of elevation gain is significant on a marathon distance.

[@rruiz2277]

Congrats Mike, I was out there as well and those hills were intense, very challenging second part of the course with no shade. My quads were trashed after from the rolling hills. Wondering how yours felt? Congrats again!

[@adamgriss2025]

I absolutely loved this race recap. It's truly a race to be proud of for both the time and for breaking the mental hurdle at the end.

[@kofuzi]

it was a real breakthrough

[@teetertotter5787]

The generosity and community of Floris and Jimmy is so inspirational and amazing. You'll get the next one, brother. The toddler arguing energy made me laugh. But I wish you had believed them when they told you you were that close. hahahaha. That's a lot of hills though. Would you change anything in your training for the hills next time?

[@kofuzi]

I wasn't ready to believe them, I think

[@rejotalin]

I had the same experience in my first marathon. Some friends ran with me the last 10k, and I experienced exactly that. I finished in 3:16, and I was so tired and destroyed that I did not enjoy crossing the finish line. So you have your sub3 there; once you find a flat course, it is on you. Great race.

[@dpmercado5400]

Your being forward about the whole story you shared makes the video so enjoyable!

[@ljinla6239]

Congrats man! Your comment of being disheartened seeing the elite at the 25 mile marker while you’re not even at 22 is what I felt when I saw you at 25 haha!

[@MidLifeRunner]

Your non-elite human nature allows for connection with the rest of us Sub elite recreational runners. Thanks for taking us along the journey. Certainly can relate to the mental struggle - going to read Ryan halls book and “running with the mind of meditation”- congrats again on PR

[@geertrombaut9336]

Mike, this recap is a little jewel: honest, inspiring and stuffed with useful insights and good vibes. Thank you for sharing and congrats for your PR. Next marathon you will smash it. Also lots of cheers for Floris and coach Jimmy. Am thrilled to run for the 1st time the Chicago Marathon coming October.

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@leonaleewong]

Thank you for the continued inspiration, Mike! Motto for final miles of my next race: “I Can, I Will” or “Head cut off”😆

[@bigfatbonus]

I can. I will. I can. I will. I can. I will!!! Thanks for sharing, Mike.

[@devonharris4587]

This is most honest review of a marathon goal attempt ive ever seen. I appreciate this! I think more people should see the real “pain cave”

[@dcutl]

Awesome Mike! I saw this footage on Floris' channel first, but it is good to hear your story.

[@jasonbritton3427]

Loved the recap, and the honesty in it, absolutely amazing and inspiring, huge congratulations on the new pb, thanks for sharing 🙌👍🎉🥇

[@magdavelas]

Congrats Mike!!! It’s very inspiring to us above 40 years runners that you were able to perform so well!

[@dumpoplex]

KOFUZI!!! Your quest for sub 3 is the best KZbin adventure - when you get it, I will be doing so many fist pumps

[@FernandoRodriguez-ln8yp]

Great Job, Mike. mile 20 does suck big balls at LAM. Congratulations, you did great. and TEAM CRUDA waits for you with the pinata again every year!!!

[@kofuzi]

the piñata was the power up I never knew I needed

[@charriso]

Cranky Kofuzi warms the cockles of my heart. Congratulations again!

[@laurainthehaute918]

Bravo, Mike! Congratulations on a hard-fought race! You are LA tempered, strong and ready for the cooling waters of Lake Superior!🌊💜I’ve done Grandma’s Marathon several times-it is a sweet course with Lake Superior on your left all the way home (and a gentle, barely rolling course with net downhill). At the end you can cool down in the Lake. They also have the Gerry Bjorkland Half which I did last year (it starts well before the marathon so we can cheer you across the finish in Canal Park). We stay at a hotel on the finish line-so convenient and easy. I saw Kellyn Taylor break the women’s course record a year I was side-lined but still went up to Duluth. Great race weekend atmosphere. Hope you will do it. I am positive you can get your sub 3 there. But the half is also waiting for you. Thank you for the inspiring video, as always. Beautiful work.

[@apdaniel3735]

Great video, I can relate to everything you said about mile 20 and seeing the the other runners passing the 25mile mark. That felt like the longest turn around. Congratulations marathoner. 💨🏁

[@RUN_RGB]

Great recap Mike. And congratulations, amazing job! This time in LA I reckon is good for a 2:57 - 2:58 time in Chicago. About the course, yeah, they really screwed up by removing the finish from Santa Monica. This is my home race and won’t run it again until they change the course again 😂 Well done again!

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger8546]

Awesome race Mike! As for me, I got my finisher's medal but my performance was ruined when I came down with right knee pain in the 1st half and by mile 20 I had to walk slowly to the finish. Getting my medal did make me feel better. You never know what will happen race day.

[@TommyHackett]

I DON'T BELIEVE YOU GUYS! Classic. Enjoyed this a lot. Great work Ko!

[@jennykaboom]

What an amazing run! This video is serving as my pep talk ahead of the marathon I’ll be running soon. Gonna keep all of it in mind actually because I love how you overcame all of that during the last 5k

[@1519Spring]

You are surely building the drama. Like a pole vaulter breaking the record one cm at a time. It's gonna be epic when you break through.

[@thestoebz]

Awesome race Mike... Really pushed through and had a damn good time!

[@darwinruns3039]

@kofuzi the LA MARATHON VLOGS MADE ME CRY! i can see how much you wanna get that sub 3! The emotions was pure! And runners would feel that too by just watching it! I remember doing my first marathon the last 5k was the hardest but it was all about the mindset! You had that plus the help of Coach Jimmy and Floris! They are amazing too! Your LA MARATHON VLOG just gave me an extra boost of motivation to train harder for my Calgary Marathon this May!

[@60beats44]

Well done, yet another sub 4 hours and this whilst documenting your journey from start to finish, carrying recording gear and digesting loads of chemical gels to keep things going.

[@fastinradfordable]

Strange comment. Although I believe runners don’t need things like gels.