Me, a college athlete, experiencing normal life for the first time

[@darrenseah6753]

I laughed out loud at the massive slope! Super nice view around the lake! And your piano playing is superb! Thanks for playing for us. 👍

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahah glad you enjoyed it!

[@abbycabush9891]

Fellow Recent Swammer here - thank you for your last two videos. I was a swimmer at Illinois, and the last month without sport has been the most constantly uncomfortable experience. Thanks for making a video that I could fully relate to and thanks for sharing your experience. Cheers to NARP life and best of luck to you!

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you or watching and best of luck on your NARP life too!

[@leiraroca]

i just finished watching your experiences as a college athlete in normal life and it was really having all this free time and enjoying what's there normally

[@bachvutuyetvoi3789]

Your video brings me such a positive vibe. It's like a motivation to try hard with you in this life. Thank you so much Marcos.

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you do much for watching!!

[@KyleMillis]

Some major changes in both of our lives these days. Can’t wait to see what’s next from you, Marcos!

[@marcosricopeng]

Same to you!!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng no entiendo..ya no nadas?

[@xavierliu6146]

Congrats on the NCAA Championship! And I totally understand the lull after a large part of your life gets removed. After graduating last year from Berkeley, I just had a lot of free time. And while I know I should be studying for the LSAT and prepping for Law School applications, other more pressing things come along - like speech and debate coaching/Tournaments - and take priority. But if anything, know that as much as you think you're getting lazier or wasting your time - you aren't. You're just getting into a new routine. With all this extra time, spend time doing what *you* want to do, be sure to spend time with family and friends, and go have some more adventures. The semester will end before you even know it, so cherish this while it lasts! Thanks for the upload and GO BEARS!

[@marcosricopeng]

Couldn't have said it better thanks for sharing your experience and go bears!!

[@sz3636]

Such an inspiration. Thank you brother 💪🏼💪🏼

[@JakeSamael]

Great vid giving insights on how one could overcome depression from transitions in life

[@479Derick]

This is my first year at uni and it is hard but I agree, it's all about PRIORITIES!!!

[@harrisontin6736]

a lot of stuffs going on in this video and I love all of them!

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahah thank you! Swimming with you is the highlight tho ;)

[@cazoo6524]

Very cool Harrison thanks for sharing

[@anvithkakkera7196]

Compare to ur previous vids, I really liked these videos where u just sit and talk. It’s really interesting, and fun to watch bro!

[@marcosricopeng]

I'm glad you like them!!

[@abbyhaskins6229]

“No one is busy, it’s all about priorities.” Thanks for sharing this-good reminder for us all! Can you also please share what the first song you were playing on the piano was?

[@marcosricopeng]

Sure! It's a mashup between Canon in D and Perfect by Ed Sheeran

[@abbyhaskins6229]

@@marcosricopeng thank you! 😄

[@anthonycj8214]

You make college life look the way it should be 👌 Awesome !!! 🔥👊 Ive watched Euphoria as well and it left me literally lost for words 🤞

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahaha thank you! Just finished season 1, agreed am lost for words haha

[@danielmeyer5067]

Love your chill vibe. Thank you for your content!

[@marcosricopeng]

Thanks for watching!!

[@juvikaeddora2813]

Nice video as always Marco. Glad to see you enjoying your college life as a regular student :) I wish you the best Marco!

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng how much of a break from swimming do u have???

[@toparadise9641]

You're doing great. Don't overthink the transition period. Determine your priorities, how to achieve them and you're good to go. Thanks for the upload Marcus 💮😁

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you for watching and for the advice!

[@toparadise9641]

@@marcosricopeng Did you get to see Alcaraz and Ruud in the Miami final? Hugely impressive match.

[@Self-Duality]

Inspiring and entertaining as always! Thank you! 😎💭💥☘️💖🌞

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you for watching!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng time for dating? Enjoying girls?

[@annerienstrydom7596]

I love the vibe of this entire video!

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you!!

[@alleyesonjulio]

always inspiring!!!

[@gaoxinchen3509]

Berkeley has always been my dream school which I’m gonna apply next year😚😚, and also I love swimming, this is probably why I started to follow you at the first time. Even though there’s not much about college life anymore, I still love your video style! Looking forward to future videos!🥳🥳 Btw, Nate is such a coward….

[@marcosricopeng]

Aw thanks for continuing to watch my videos ♥️ (agreed)

[@kimi46]

Why not finish it off with el Open as the big taper meet? Spanish sprint freestyle is looking fairly good after a few years, maybe even a spot in the 4x100 at Rome could be doable?

[@marcosricopeng]

Would love to but I can't head back cause of class sadly

[@enerimi]

la edición de tus videos es tan agradable visualmente 😩❤️

[@marcosricopeng]

Muchas gracias!!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng fiestas? Chicas? 👊

[@manonay2186]

I enjoy watching and the editing... Ooohhh i love it... Keep on... fr saudi arabia

[@shaswatyroy]

Seeing your old videos have been obsession bro.

[@emilymasden]

Tahoe looks great!

[@marcosricopeng]

It was beautiful!😍

[@adelelopes4152]

That was a great video! The jokes and sarcasm were 100%

[@marcosricopeng]

Haha thank you!

[@mickiejameskid]

This is kind of random but I remember you mentioned in your q&a video (I think) about how you like to keep yourself hairless during the season so since you're not swimming currently, are you going to start growing out your facial hair and such?

[@marcosricopeng]

I can't really grow facial hair 'cause of my genetics, so probably not haha

[@DocPortland]

Marcos, great vid… A quick story… I was a college wrestler and golfer, did some coaching during grad school, then became obsessed with career during post grad. Career became my entire focus. I had a been a workout guy since I can remember. Then bam, I wake up after all the schooling, loving my career… but was FAT. My dad called me one day, and we were talking - btw he is 75 and in amazing shape - about a hike he was going on. He always had a way of nudging me in the right direction. “Son, leadership is more than just being great at your job. Leading and helping people is more than just being great at your job. What first makes a leader great, is how well they take care of themselves. That is #1 priority…”. I could go on and on, and I learned he was so right. Putting my health priority in my life, made me a much more effective leader. Stephen Covey used to say, ‘some times getting on the bike was the best leadership I did that day.’ He was an avid bicyclist. All that to say, never change those habits you have created. Putting your health priority in your life, will make you a better employee, better partner, better future husband and father… keep up the great work. Always love your posts.

[@marcosricopeng]

Thanks for sharing your story! I couldn't agree more, healthy over everything

[@jasonarias6828]

Love the cringey analogy!!! So true!!! 😂😂

[@malliasdimitris94]

Great video one again Marcos! Enjoy your days off and try to relax as much as possible. If you wish you can do some travel vlogs for a next topic, while you are living the life of a normal uni student. What do you think?

[@marcosricopeng]

I would love to travel once I finish school - thanks for watching!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng i enjoyed your video as usual.much success bro...i bet u dont miss total body shaving. Lol

[@coachab100]

Did you go around the whole lake on your hike? Officially a swammer, life goes on! Is a job next or grad school?

[@marcosricopeng]

Nah the lake is huge! Just small section. Job next, excited!

[@annanachbarseckel]

Keep the content comingggg it's funny and entertaining woooooooooo

[@marcosricopeng]

Aww hahaha will do!!!! Thanks for watchinggg

[@raisevu6875]

This was amazing 👏 Also you are really spontaneous 👌

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you!!

[@matthewjensen9043]

Lots of cool edits and shots in here

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you for that observation

[@robertschaefer3223]

Since you play the piano already, did you ever think about playing the organ?

[@Hunter357mag]

Downtime without production after collegiate swimming like you just went through is normal, imo. But for the love of god man, START UPLOADING MORE! Hahahaha I loved the vacation part too-except that snow shit. I built a van to travel in to escape the winter and cold. Most excellent video!

[@marcosricopeng]

I'll try to upload more i swear!!! Hahaha thanks for watching

[@Hunter357mag]

@@marcosricopeng Hahaha Give yourself some time to relax, especially if you're going to Dubai-love that place!

[@marcosricopeng]

@@Hunter357mag wait im going to Dubai? Hell yeah

[@Hunter357mag]

@@marcosricopeng I thought you said in one of the many previous videos that you spend time in Spain and Dubai?

[@marcosricopeng]

@@Hunter357mag ohh no I meant I've lived in many places in my life. At one point I was living in Dubai haha not anymore

[@iamkaedahara]

i watched Euphoria too just finished Season 2. The cinematography is so good and music as well hahaha

[@marcosricopeng]

The cinematography and music is insane I agree

[@otberbur]

Presumably the Speedo content improved the analytics. Perhaps in a future video that can somehow be combined with the piano playing content.

[@cazoo6524]

Wow the other guy at 4:28 looks like he’d make a great friend 🤩

[@marcosricopeng]

Facts

[@Dan..K..wymI6]

I do the 3:45 except my dad made a gym room in the house

[@anthonyadviento6182]

Waiting for this new vlog... thanks bro

[@marcosricopeng]

Here it is! haha thank you for watching!

[@ronaldog3525]

He even took the time to play the piano. I missed, some work, even though I didn't have it.

[@kijkanapot]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@allysonadlington6664]

How did you get into the college? How were your marks and what are some of the requirements? 🤔Thanks

[@marcosricopeng]

I made a whole video on how I got into UC Berkeley on my channel, go check it out!

[@MsRotorwings]

“It’s 11pm and I’m not tired because I haven’t wasted all my energy swimming.” It’s about time you realized that.

[@Tracy-mz9bi]

What's the name of the song your played on piano?

[@marcosricopeng]

It's a mashup between Canon in D and Perfect by Ed Sheeran

[@CedricMurillo]

Nice video 👌🏼👌🏼

[@johnsoncao3114]

Dammed, you are so cute and talented… keep positive and keep smile.

[@churromister589]

Once you graduate will you be doing a recap of your degree? Like one of those videos titled "My computer science degree in x minutes"

[@marcosricopeng]

Shhhhh don't spoil my video ideas 😂

[@runtowinmotivation3346]

Sir did u have old used running shoe please give to me my shoe got teared and damaged🙏🏽 if anyone have me plz give

[@ThankfulNicVlogs]

Did I miss it, or did you explain why you quit the team?

[@marcosricopeng]

I guess I technically never really explained it but I didn't quit the team, I'm just graduating this semester and the season ended a couple weeks ago

[@richardreycapiral9405]

Euphoria! 🙌

[@buddydeguzman4906]

Nice vid as usual 👏

[@marcosricopeng]

Thank you!!

[@1010turbo]

帥呆了😊

[@Omnamahshivay8079]

Do you get any concessions if one is a college athlete? I..e terms of tuition fees, credits etc

[@marcosricopeng]

Some get scholarships and we get enrollment priority for classes amongst other perks

[@robertogarciajr.8618]

..that love & hate relationship with Swimming huh!? Lol.. jumping in that cold ass lake, crazy lokos, Lol.. good video, saludos bro desde Los Angeles CA;)

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahaha it sometimes be like that - thanks for watching! Saludos

[@lenalu4322]

LOLL I thought hugo was doing some intense studying

[@HugoGonzalez-fg8gl]

I was intensely studying! (my lap times from f1)

[@nashe1462]

What no Swimming ?...Peace BrO! LOL.....The last two videos have been increasingly - you. Things that other KZbin-ers can not be or bring to the table. Keep doing what your doing and looking forward to the ride! Go Bears!!!! p.s. Now that you have more time for a social life, take us to a few parties 😛😜🤟🎉🎊

[@marcosricopeng]

Thanks for watching!! GO BEARS!

[@eddieagui1554]

@@marcosricopeng what do u mean u dont swim anymore?

[@Lydia-MJ]

11 pm is not late. I went to sleep around 4 am or 7 am as I had to finish something like assignments or shopping online 😂😂😂.

[@Lydia-MJ]

Many times I just watch social media whole night as you said 😁😁😄

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahha I guess it's not late for most people but when you gotta wake up at 5:30 the next day, 11pm is pretty late! Hahha yeah social media and online shopping is an addiction lol

[@Lydia-MJ]

@@marcosricopeng poor boy. I found more juicy things in UCLA online 😆😆😆. Crazy. Waiting last 4 UC schools’ mails. 👻👻👻👻 maybe I can transfer to Cal. 😈😈😈

[@Mellowyellow8888]

i think you should cover how your diet has changed since you are no longer swimming..

[@marcosricopeng]

That's a good one!!

[@trevortiberio5843]

Did you quit? Or because season ended?

[@marcosricopeng]

Nope, season is ended and I'm a senior so no more college swimming

[@kevinlucaparotchild6917]

Marcos, buen día. No te olvides de agradecer a Dios que tienes la gran fortuna de ser atleta, universitario y un trabajo. ¡Tienes una juventud de ensueño!. Lo que yo daría por poder nadar. Estas en mis oraciones. ¿Cómo apoya la Universidad a los atletas de natación?

[@marcosricopeng]

Por supuesto! Estoy siempre muy agradecido por lo que tengo. La universidad apoya a los nadadores al igual que los demás sólo que la natación no tiene mucho dinero (como el fútbol americano) entonces tenemos menos beca, menos equipación entre otras cosas

[@melconstantino4585]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elaipaunil4015]

❤❤❤

[@alexanderdryland8866]

rithwik said u came out of the closet when u went sledding at tahoe?

[@annanachbarseckel]

Also I love some good Harrison-Hugo-Marcos content

[@marcosricopeng]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Luca-to8iw]

Conclusion:When you are busy,you finish more things than when you are free

[@marcosricopeng]

Essentially

[@elliottbradley4272]

Marcos when did you decide that you weren't going to compete as a ""college athlete ""any more did something significant happen....????

[@marcosricopeng]

Well...once you're not in college it's kinda hard to compete as a college athlete haha

[@elliottbradley4272]

@@marcosricopeng Well it seems as though you stopped before you graduated that's why I asked....😮,😃....so what's your job in NYC!!!???

[@marcosricopeng]

@@elliottbradley4272 ohhh i guess once the season ended in March there was technically no more swimming left to do! And you'll find out in my next video coming out REALLY soon!!

[@HugoGonzalez-fg8gl]

Swammer?

[@marcosricopeng]

Future swammer

[@luisretanan8857]

Marcos has a new vid, must click XD

[@marcosricopeng]

That's right haha

[@lenalu4322]

nice to see you "relaxing"

[@marcosricopeng]

I hope you're not relaxing!

[@hited7195]

Your non-sport videos are not bad! Dont give up on youtube :)

[@marcosricopeng]

That's actually really wholesome thank you!

[@adriandiaz8524]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@dianfarah7856]

Hahaha when you mentioned that you can have heart to heart talks with us, I was wondering, what about having heart to hearts with your roommate beside you? 😄 Anyway, great video! Your experience sounds similar to 2020 quarantine where people thought that they could do more stuff since they have more time, but some didn't. I think it's still good to enjoy your break as it might not come as often in the future. Also, omg that slop looks so steep.... What an adrenaline rush

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahaha yeah but I love interacting with you guys too! Thank you for watching!

[@inesrico8536]

Team Maddy or Cassie

[@marcosricopeng]

I only finished Season 1 so rn team Cassie. I'm guessing this is probably a reference for S2 tho

[@inesrico8536]

@@marcosricopeng bro u better watch S2 then cause your answer was not it

[@KyleLayzer]

mfw this dude has a citadel logo sweatshirt (which iirc you only get if you have an offer) and acts as if apartments on streateasy are out of his reach...

[@marcosricopeng]

Hahah I wish I had a citadel offer - it was actually free merch :)

[@KyleLayzer]

@@marcosricopeng damn rip. Still the drip is looking strong on you.

[@Hunterr99999]

Are you white and asian? You are so beautiful 😍😍😍

[@patrickdeady410]

I think you're doing awesome in your transition to a normal life! Soon that toxic girlfriend swimming will be but a memory. You'll remember the good times and decide you want her back. That's when you get a job and that will become your new toxic girlfriend!! LoL!!

[@marcosricopeng]

HHahaha can't wait!

[@Cartographer-t6i]

I just wanna know, are you single?👀

[@marcosricopeng]

Check my 73 questions video to find out ;)

[@Cartographer-t6i]

@@marcosricopeng So are you single!😍 Crushiee

[@inesrico8536]

Pls stop playing the same song uve been playing for the past 6 years

[@marcosricopeng]

I'm learning new ones I swear

[@HugoGonzalez-fg8gl]

@@marcosricopeng such a lie