Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) 2024

I'm almost there! I'll get there! Sorry for all the hype to only deliver this much. Something I'm still wrestling with a bit more, but I'm happy to still be able to run at this level. The running community is amazing and it makes the journey so much funner. This was one of my favorite LA Marathons yet and the vibes this time was Amazing. Gotta love the LA marathon for always incurring a first embarrassing moment 💩. IYKYK.
Enjoy~
A race weekend / recap is something I have planned! So stay tuned.
March 17th, 2024
0:00 Intro / Race Morning
00:51 Arrival
01:29 Race Start
05:28 Half Marathon Mark
09:29 Finish / Outro

[@LuisBecerra79]

Congrats Alvin, I was pacing a friend just 30 seconds in front of you, for the last 3 miles, the wind, sun and heat was a challenge that day, not to mention the darn rolling hills at the end 😬. I was turning back to help other friends and that’s when I saw you sprinting to the end. LA is a hard race so be proud of yourself 👏🏼💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼.

[@alvinma2460]

Ahh thanks Luis! I will!

[@Swooze]

BIG SHOUTOUT TO AARON - Thats the support that keeps us going and we feel it in the soul! THANK YOU AARON!!! Alvin, so good to see you finish strong in the marathon, so fantastic to see your success with the growth of the channel - have been here sub 100 and rooting for that 1k mark! I truly believe you'll make it! So many more blessings to you and may God give you the strength and protection to achieve ALL of your goals and dreams

[@alvinma2460]

Aw man, that means a lot. Thanks for all your support! And yea Aaron is pretty great!

[@DennisTernet]

First time catching one of your videos. Great job, so impressed you fought thru that and finished as fast as you did. Don’t worry about the result. You’re in such great shape now, lots of PRs ahead of you.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks so much for the encouragement Denny! Looking forward to running a race with you in the future!

[@niataniata]

Alvin! Really enjoyed this video…so good! The part where you slowed down the time and Yohan and Isaac were running in slow motion, along with the background music, is so poetic ❤. Congratulations on completing such a strong build and finishing with a PR 😊

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Anita! Always appreciate and love your supportive energy!

[@manameisaaron]

10:27 is the most important cut 🤣. In all seriousness though, spectacular performance at LA--the time is not needed to validate the insane work you've put in behind-the-scenes to get to the start and finish lines. Like Anita said, it's already yours. You'll get it next time!

[@niataniata]

We all know it’s already yours ❤ say hello to grandma for me !

[@alvinma2460]

🤫🤫🤫. This is true on all levels. Thanks bruh

[@kirbyateu]

Congratulations Alvin! I loved seeing you having so much fun in this race. You absolutely killed it! Despite the mishap at the end you still had an amazing performance anyone would be proud of. You’ll get that Sub-3 soon I know it. So proud of you man! 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Justin! 😭

[@yutheman]

Great race! You are def ready to break sub-3. LA is a tough course. You’ll get it on the next one 💯

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks yutheman! Hope so!

[@mattmtong]

Well run, sir. Got that nice summer wars friendship power boost for the second half. And your intro was so nice and spooky in an inspiring way.

[@alvinma2460]

Oh, you right..never thought of it like that but indeed haha

[@williampeery3834]

Great run! Your video is of the type that begs a rewatch! Nice work:)

[@alvinma2460]

Aw geez, thanks William!

[@smalls26.2]

Congrats on the PR bro. You crushed it. Sub 3 is up for grabs on the next one. 💪🏾

[@alvinma2460]

Appreciate it! Crossing my fingers on the next one! 🤞

[@albertmorales3233]

Congratulations, Alvin! I also ran the LA Marathon, which was my 6th time, and I experienced those same bowel movements that complete screwed up my intentions of breaking 4 hours. However, for the first time ever, I ran for at least/more than 2 hours, and 20 miles straight; unfortunately, I, technically, hit the "wall", but I only stopped because the porta potty was calling my name lol... I had a lot more left in the tank if I did not have to go to the bathroom, but the positives outweigh the negatives that I am VERY content with, and I can honestly say (like you said) this was my best marathon despite not PR'ing.

[@alvinma2460]

Woohoo!! And agreed, porta potty shouts have been quite loud lately xD

[@andrewfeher224]

Dude, a 3:01 on that course is amazing -- you should be be very proud! Hope you pick a less hilly marathon for your next sub-3 attempt.

[@alvinma2460]

Indeed! Thanks Andrew!!

[@genelegend]

production value going crazy! congrats

[@alvinma2460]

thank you so much!!

[@imjustinruns]

Really great effort. You can’t be mad at that. You did great!

[@alvinma2460]

Ah, you're right! Thanks so much!

[@tonomontielcouary8996]

Great video I was shooted at the beginning LOL congrats for ur 3:01

[@alvinma2460]

A cameo! 😂 Thanks!

[@jasminemanuel587]

i've been binge watching these LA marathon videos. I really enjoyed watching yours!

[@alvinma2460]

Same 😅. Thanks Jasmine!

[@AndrewCho730]

good job, well done Alvin

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Andrew!

[@zero2cold]

amazing effort Alvin

[@alvinma2460]

Thank you!!

[@samiyoqk]

Another banger! The sound editing on this is on a different level.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Sam!

[@ylelozz3304]

congrats for all the work!!! well done bro

[@alvinma2460]

Thank youu!!

[@victordinh8718]

Congrats Alvin! What a day to remember! I ran right next to you at the finish line.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Victor! Man you stormed past me! Great finish!

[@rickwang7383]

Nice work Alvin! Bummer I missed seeing you there. Keep grinding, you're going to get it on the next one!

[@alvinma2460]

Aw man, catch you on the next one. Thanks Rick!

[@sleepyturtwig]

Still congrats Alvin, it's not an easy course, it's harder than boston I've seen. I have dealt with races like that before. I DNF the Rock n Roll Half back in Vegas and I was very disappointed in myself that I was on pace to hit a PR but my body just shut down. I said to myself, " Is that really it? All that time, work and money spent just to not finish?" Then I remember that it's just one race this happend. Everything matters towards the marathon. So I recouped and got back into training and got 2nd place in my 10k. All in all, got to be blessed with what you have, again congrats on the PB and so great that your family and friends cheered you on. Hope your next race goes well 🎉🎉🎉

[@alvinma2460]

Oh man, this comment gave me some chills! An encouraging story. Thanks so much!

[@mwhite202020]

Good job!

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks!

[@bradonvega4965]

Congrats I did 3:08:37 on my 1st full at LA didn’t train correctly for those hills I wasn’t aware of lol

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks, and congrats to you too! And I totally know what you mean haha

[@munoz20]

Great video!!! Congratulations that was a killer time, didn’t get that sub 3 hour but like you said you grew as a runner keep it going, sub 3 next time easily 🔥

[@alvinma2460]

Yes indeed! Thanks so much!

[@paxundpeace9970]

Congrats

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks!

[@Heleoleyva]

Great stable shots. What kind of camera and stabilizer do you use? Congratulations on the race!

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks! I used the GoPro HERO11 Black. No gimbal! Just my hand/arm haha

[@vln005]

Congrats on the PB! How many times did you have to fill your water bottle? I'm considering taking one for Mountains 2 the Beach next month

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Vien! I only filled it up once this time. It definitely kept me hydrated during the race. Good luck on Mountains 2 Beach!

[@chrispeun]

Well done. Tough course. Back to CIM and you smash 3 hours.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Chris! That will definitely be the aim.

[@isaach6313]

Bro. This video.

[@alvinma2460]

Was it as sleeper and you?!! Man you crushed it!