My First Marathon🏅 | running, lifting, race prep, the highs & lows, and a fresh perspective 💖

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Chapters
0:00 intro
0:48 chores
1:55 lunch date
2:35 spring outfits
4:07 iced latte
5:49 hybrid training
6:31 bib pick-up
8:00 shakeout
9:31 the highs & lows
11:04 morning of the race
13:34 LA marathon
17:13 final thoughts
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Editing by Sophia Chang
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[@zinniawilliams]

The candid photos during the race and after🥹 Argh! Seeing Sophie this happy brought actual tears to my eyes🥹✨️

[@jenfa582]

I was also tearing up! ❤

[@karencraig3989]

Loved those pictures❣️

[@tajat866]

I full on cried 😂 So happy for you, Soph, congratulations ❤

[@Justaddwineandlove]

Same ❤🥹

[@asiaalexander4779]

Same, I definitely cried! Congratulations on your success. ❤

[@AWonderfulSheep]

The way I found myself tearing up as you finished the race? Something released inside of me I can’t even explain. So many congrats! This video and your success was the positive motivation I needed today ❤

[@nellyramirez4948]

This was me!🙈

[@erikac5224]

Me too!

[@syafsterable]

Me too!! So so happy for Sophia 💕

[@brittanycafferkey3862]

Me too 🥹

[@sophiachang]

aww thank you!! I'm so happy to hear that!!

[@kristynfujimoto]

You ran a marathon, AND HELD THE CAMERA THE WHOLE TIME. Cmon now, that’s even more beast 🔥

[@heyjessliu]

congratulations Sophia!!! 3:45 is a monster time for a first marathon 💕🏅 LOVE all of the running/health content as I'm on a similar journey with my half marathon race coming up soon. you've been such a beacon of motivation and inspiration for me. the runner's cycle of training for a race, completing the race, and registering for another for an even better time lol. always chasing progress ✨

[@sophiachang]

Thank you so so much! That is truly the biggest compliment I could receive. I'm honored 🙏 Good luck on your half. You're going to kill it!! Sending you so much love 💞

[@artemis199]

Truth!!!! A hell of a pace!

[@springrose11]

16:10 I was the girl in the green sweater vest cheering you!! Cannot believe I got to see you that day in a race of thousands - I'm counting my blessings. YOU ROCKED IT, GIRL! keep on doing what you're doing. big love 💕

[@sophiachang]

omg!! thank you for your ENERGY!! It meant so much 🥹🫶

[@dreadfulrai]

Sophie I’ve been watching you for at least a decade… at this point I’ll watch whatever you put out. Congrats girl 🎉❤

[@plethoraria]

Dude, that's a banging time not only for a first marathon but for any marathon! Congratulations! So inspirational!

[@sophiachang]

Appreciate you so much. Thank you!

[@ttnln]

Girl i just couldnt stop tearing up watching you talk at 5:26! That SMILE! You just look so beautiful and comfortable in your own skin. You really grew into yourself and you seem so happy and content with where you are now. Im so proud and happy for you!!

[@brittanymcmcmc9730]

I'm a bit of a "newer" fan of yours (about 4 years following, I think) so I don't comment often, but seeing your journey with quitting smoking and running/exercise has been so inspiring. This is a huge deal! Huge congrats for completing your first marathon! I was happy to hear you say your proud of YOURSELF after completing it (because that's the most important!). I got emotional watching you during the race.

[@CookieFridays]

Congratulations Sophia! You’ve completely changed your life in the past year! I remember your videos where you were feeling low, struggling with quitting nicotine, and the fact that you not only quit but went on to run a marathon is absolutely amazing! I’m watching this while on the treadmill, thanks for the inspo 😊

[@jacquelein]

Congratulations on the marathon!!! You actually inspired me to start running, I am able to comfortably run a 5k now and I'm aiming for an actual marathon in October.

[@sophiachang]

LFG!!!! That's amazing! So excited for you 👏🏻💖

[@Laurie_Chin]

It is not running, but I've been really committed to solidcore (lagree pilates) lately, and I'm SO close to 50 classes! Which doesn't sound like a lot, but feels like a BFD because I think I kept telling myself I could not be athletic if I was not doing a competitive team sport like I did when I was younger. And realizing like you said that it was probably my own limiting beliefs about my identity that was holding me back. Reframing this part of my identity came from the unwavering commitment, especially on days I REALLY did not want to go (17 degree weather, bad mental health days, etc.). It helped me prove to myself that I could do something like this. And I'm sure you felt similarly post-LA marathon. So proud of your continued growth, Sophie, in all aspects of life!

[@nicole_liang]

Sophia, you are one of a kind! Your content is always high quality and this episode is the special one. The narrative, storytelling, cinematic pictures.. at this point, I feel you should start making indie films!!!

[@sophiachang]

🙏thank you so much!!!

[@tiachu]

I started running earlier this year in 2024 and the most I’ve run is 2 miles!!! WOOHOO!!! as someone who has literally always despised running, I feel so proud of myself and have been loving your running content. Congratulations on your amazing sub 4 hr time, you are amazing and I can’t wait to support you during your next race !!!!!

[@moonwizzle6562]

Oh Sophia, you inspire me so much. Here's a rant. I've been going through a really difficult year where I've been so sad, low on energy and just didn't had the willpower to do anything good for myself. Back when I was in highschool I used to be so active and loved running. But because life struggles i stopped running. This video really inspired me to start again. I live in Sweden and it's always bad weather. Makes it difficult to actually be motivated to. Motivation isn't always there but that feeling of actually doing it, I felt it through your video and it made me cry. Cause I loved that feeling of running. I'm going to stop ranting, but thank you so much for being true to yourself. Showing the bad and good sides of life, realistic if you say. You inspire me so much, and I'm forever thankful for that.

[@KathyIsHerName]

Being a subscriber since your red hair days idk why this made me so emotional!! 🥹 I’m so proud of you Sophie not only did you do the marathon BUT you also recorded for us! You are STRONG!!!! I’m here still don’t know if I’m ready for a 5k and you did so many many many miles. CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 BRAVO 👏🏼

[@mehrwash]

I usually don’t leave comments but today I started crying at minute 15:24 (the music group) and exploded in tears when you finished. Congratulations. You did it. 🎉

[@sophiachang]

awww thank you 🥹

[@sneharoy009]

I just so @Esther’s video of June running a marathon and now Sophia is running one maybe the same one and now I feel like the universe is signalling me start prepping for one. Always inspiring Sophia ♥️

[@arlene1212]

Congratulations! It’s an emotional task I’ve been watching my daughter run marathons for years, she’s running the Boston Marathon with her husband on Monday. Her second time. It’s a tough course. She keeps getting better she qualified for the Frankfurt Germany one this year. Keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maggie6341]

I just started prepping for my first half-marathon. This vlog (especially the recap part) is so precious

[@SydShae]

I've been watching your journey for a couple years now and getting just these glimpses of all you've gone through.. Your energy is different and that's because you're different. Ever-growing and ever-changing. You have always been an inspiration for me, but just the different glow you have on your face in this video just speaks volumes. You. are. amazing. The biggest congrats to you for this win, and thank you for including us in your journey(s). ❤

[@sirinalaw]

This video actually brought me to tears. So raw and so real, thanks for sharing your whole journey. What a accomplishment it is♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@artemis199]

Congrats!!!! The best thing I ever did after my races is an ice bath. The first race my knee was angry. I took an ice bath and it was like nothing happened. It’s the key to a race recovery, as tough as it is to get in and stay in for 5 minutes

[@abbykim3966]

GIRLLL ive been waiting for this vlog!! you got me into running and now I'm training for a half marathon eeek

[@christnahkaye]

Sophia, congratulations!!! I couldn't stop smiling from when you prepared your morning routine to Sean preparing your gels to starting the race, and then tears were running down my face throughout your race and at the finish line! I am so proud of you. I have been watching you for 11 years, and you just keep getting better. I love you, and I am 'SOSO' proud of you. Thank you for being my constant inspiration and human vitamin. Thank you for being you. xoxo

[@kierstenyoon1495]

Congratulations on finishing the marathon (and with your time)! I ran a 10k last year and that feeling and joy after finishing is just incredible. Your running journey has been nothing but inspiring and has me wanting to be more consistent with running (and aspire to run a marathon myself next year) ☺️❤️

[@guidinghandreadings]

So proud! I have a lump in my throat - what a beautiful journey! Well done 😘

[@susankim3824]

Your joy and happiness leaps off the screen Sophia! Very inspiring and thank you for sharing your journey! Picking up running again this year and your videos have been a great source of inspo ❤

[@jenniezhu4299]

Congratulations Sophie! So so proud of you!

[@user-pb5uv7kn5e]

Congratulations 🎉 You’ve come a long way with everything ! Your on the right track. Keep up the good work !

[@samanthaestefanio2443]

Sophia!! I’m so happy to have met you and shared some miles with you. I feel so lucky to have been a small part of your marathon journey and I’m incredibly proud of you! Thank you for being a kind soul and person and taking the time to talk to me during KRC. Excited to see your running & fitness journey thrive 🫶🏻🥹

[@loreg7992]

I don’t know why, but your videos give me so much peace , no matter what content you upload it is always the same feeling❤ thank you , now I want to be a runner 😅😂

[@linetterios]

I am 54 seconds into this video and it already made me so emotional. Seeing your journey and now your first marathon. So proud of you!!! Okay, I am going to continue the video and try not to cry.

[@SandyMac312]

I’m loving this era of you! You’re absolutely amazing!!! Keep it up!!!

[@tamelaingram3197]

Yay! Sophie!! You did it!! I was cheering for you as if I was watching you race in person!! My mom runs marathons all over the world. It’s definitely inspiring to watch her running in her 50’s and doing what she loves! Congratulations to you! It takes a lot of mental strength to run a marathon and prepare for it! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️💚💚

[@gitadavid]

Congratulations I'm so proud of you Sophia!! I hope you can make more content about all the things that you love to do because it's inspired me to do more positive things for myself. Stay healthy, stay positive and be happy ❤

[@PaulaAnacletoSilva]

Congratulations, Sophi!! I saw how much you've prepared yourself for this experience and it was awesome to see you accomplishing it in such intense energy! I got tears in my eyes at the end of the marathon because I remembered you talking about how this marathon was about much more than just running, but proving that you are capable of it after the journey you passed with your addiction and so on, so I'm just so proud to see you shining, girl! I've been following you here for at least 5 or 6 years, and you keep inspiring me more each day! Sending you love and light

[@erikac5224]

So proud of you, Sophia! You're an inspiration ❤

[@princessgarces]

You are so inspirational! I am so proud of you!

[@maymon368]

Literally so proud of u!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@scruzsantos13]

Congratulations Sophia 🎉 what an amazing accomplishment!!

[@02Venus]

Congratulations on the race Sophia! This has been such a beautiful journey to watch❤

[@CaitlynChen]

Made me tear up!! Congrats Sophia ❤️❤️

[@lyunxuan]

so so so proud of you on this miletsone!!! had been watching you since foreverrrrr & seen how far you came... congrats!! 💓💓

[@juliengo1532]

Congratulations on the marathon! It’s been inspiring watching your running journey!

[@imnotgay_butineedthemoney]

That call w/ yo family @10:02 is everything. Love seeing that.

[@dear_dawn]

obsesssed with u and your storytelling. love to see you blossoming

[@Marcela.Isabel]

Seen you in so many seasons in your life Soph and I am just extremely proud of you!!!

[@khaleesioftheeast]

Congratulations Sophia! I'm so proud of youuuuuuu! This inspired me to move my body and run! Thank you!🥰💖

[@JOY-gv2uq]

GREAT run Sophie!!! Excellent accomplishment!!❤

[@xtinriver143]

you inspire me, sophia!!! anything is possible! inspiring ❤❤❤

[@polesapart]

Congrats on massive success Sophia! It would be awesome if you could share some tips for long distance running (in your future videos) for us, in other parts of the world, who are not lucky enough to have running club in their small towns and to learn directly from other experienced runners. It would be particularly useful if you could share details on your breathing technique (are your exhales shallow?) and any other techniques that you found useful to reach such a great time at your 1st marathon. 3h45m is simpy amazing, that's 5m20s per kilometer tempo, wow! Learning curve in a small town without running club is almost flat. Hope you can help.

[@Johanna-jo7tm]

I am sooo proud of you and andy!!! what an amazing goal you set yourself and crushed!!

[@rhongomiant]

sophieee!! seeing you finish a marathon is making me all giddy! you did it girl! you were awesome too! 🎉

[@kyliewong3531]

im so proud of you, sophia!! im currently training for my first half marathon and your journey is so motivating. i’ve been crying tears of joy for the entire second half of your video :”) rooting for you always!!

[@madmadison88]

I cried in this❤️‍🔥 your videos are just so real and beautiful. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@Alexa-cr1vy]

had me cryin' good job sophie! : )

[@brittanycafferkey3862]

So so so happy for you Sophie. You did that!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@analicearmbruster6441]

it was so precious to me to see the support from your partner. you guys seem to have a very wholesome relationship

[@emilychin3780]

Congratulations on your first marathon and a sub 4!! I just ran my 2nd marathon and have an ultra and 3 marathons left this year! For the next marathon suggestion, my personal favorite is Wineglass Marathon in Upstate NY, or MDI Marathon in Bar Harbor, Maine if you are looking for a scenic route during the peak of the autumn in October!

[@claomd]

I got so emotional with this, you rock Sophia! 💓

[@SeeKaysee]

Honestly was sooooooo hekkin’ proud of you! Your effort and motivation are so inspiring, and it has been such a pleasure watching this process. Congrats on completing the marathon!!!

[@veronicaballadarez]

I love this video so much, so many raw moments. thank you for being your authentic self

[@HeatherMaldonado_]

Your running journey has been so inspirational. Thank you for this beautiful video and congratulations on your first marathoooon!!! 🤗

[@sophiakorre4508]

Congrats Sophia ! You should be really proud of yourself

[@stellalee6877]

So proud of you Sophia! Such an inspiration to me, hope I can conquer a marathon someday!❤

[@julesm7791]

Cheering you on your accomplishments and your vlogs encourages me to do something different

[@jenfa582]

Made me tear up for some reason! Congratulations, Sophia! ❤

[@earthyaly]

It’s a lot of running content but it’s more like “you can do anything you put your mind to” inspirational content. So encouraged by you!

[@kadeeeartiaga]

Yayyyy~ so happy for you, Sophie!!!

[@jinitabunsi6743]

Congratulations Sophie ❤ You go, girl!! What an achievement 👏🏼 🥹

[@IlFilodiArianna_vlog]

I’m really liking these running videos ❤ keep doing them, you’ve inspired me to start running as well 😊 congratulations on this big goal 🎉

[@jaislandbeauty]

This was absolutely amazing @sophia I’m so happy and so proud of you 😊 I love watching all your videos. I was crying cheering you on love 🤗 just amazing absolutely amazing ❤

[@peaspiepuddy]

Awww! You sooooo alive and happy! We’re all CHEERING for YOU! Boo! ❤

[@kristengarcia6457]

Congratulations, Sophia! So proud of you!!!

[@KimACao]

I love this content! Keep it up Sophie!

[@LauralB.]

You did so amazing Sophia 👏❤ your such an inspiration when it comes to health. Keep going girly! 💪

[@Foluwah]

Congrats Sophie 🎉🎉 so inspired to sign up to my first marathon now

[@KeraMiya]

Omg this actually made me cry. Seeing how much work you've put into not only overcoming your nicotine addiction, but running a frickin' marathon in under four hours!! You are seriously an inspiration and make me want to be a better person too. We're so proud of you, Sophie!! 💕

[@wennelieflores8426]

Congratulations Sophia!!

[@amehnh]

so so proud of you!!! 🩷🎉

[@gabrielanuncio2345]

EXCELLENT TIMING, congrats!!!!!

[@BreakFreeTV1]

Congratulations! It was liberating to see you complete this enormous task. Way to go!

[@youarelovedangela]

I’m so proud of you! 자랑스러워요 소피🤍

[@khank6241]

I remember watching your vlogs when you got your first house, I haven’t watched your content in years, maybe 5? I recently started watching again and seeing you motivated me to eat better, start working out again, and keep up with hobbies. Love what you do, hope you keep chasing after what you love to do!

[@Whatarosielife]

Im crying.. so proud of you

[@muk9679]

Immensely proud of you sophia! I'm doing a 12km run is less than 2 months and defs wanna start considering a half marathon!❤

[@shy_sorai_vlogs]

This video is everything 💕

[@alaska340]

PROUD OF YOU, SOPHIA!!!!!

[@KpopSociology]

This is so inspiring! Good job, Soph

[@shomatsu19]

Congratulations on your first marathon Sophia! I LOVE your running content!! I've just started my running journey this year and ran my first 10K :)

[@Nette233-]

CONGRATS SOPHIA!!! Sub 4hours for a marathon is crazyyyyy!! what an amazing feat...and you held a camera all the timeeee.. love your dedication for doing this!!!

[@user-xb8fj5jj8m]

Sophia!! Congrats on your first full marathon! I only did a 7-mile marathon one time and it was hard lol. But I felt so good after and I wanted to do a half marathon. Seeing you practice hard for this marathon is incredible:) I hope you got some good rest after the full marathon!! I know a marathon is the fight with yourself. That is the hardest one in the world. You made it!! Send my love from Korea

[@xosinamari]

Chills at the end!!! I miss that race feeling, watching this has been inspiring ❤

[@zulygilcalixto4164]

Love the running content! You inspired us

[@cindyc2004]

I’m not a runner but it made me emotional when you finished the race and you had your partner, friends, family, and Leo supporting you the whole way and celebrating you at the end 🥰 so happy for you!!!!! ❤ huge congrats!!

[@itsjocex33]

proud of you!!!

[@kristenet.4915]

So proud of you!

[@okaykk]

Ohmygosh I teared up when you crossed the finish line! Congratulations!

[@themassarofamily]

So proud of you!! 👏🏾👏🏾