Runner's Weekend - Track and Field World Championships Eugene 2022

I had the opportunity to attend the first five days of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene Oregon 2022. This was an ultimate runner's adventure.
0:00 intro
0:53 Pre’s Trail
2:45 picking up credentials
3:05 ASICS Media Hall Tour
5:32 Group Run Eugene Run Company and BITR
8:11 Athlete Interviews
11:42 World Champs Day 1 Evening
12:58 Allyson Felix’s Last Lap
15:00 Group Run New Gen TF and BITR
16:55 World Champs Day 2 Morning
19:17 World Champs Day 2 Evening
21:35 Uplift 5k
25:52 Mens Marathon
28:48 World Champs Day 3 Morning
31:10 World Champs Day 3 Evening
33:20 Women’s Marathon
38:00 Hayward Field
42:22 World Champs Day 4 Evening
43:43 Group Run Deena Kastor
45:20 Guest Hosting The Drop Podcast
46:15 World Champs Day 4 Evening
48:53 Group Run Pre’s Rock
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[@bridgemasterx]

This is a Masterpiece. If it was on TV, it would have several minutes of credits, showing all the many people involved in making it. And we get all this from one man! Amazing work.

[@kofuzi]

I am the one filming, but I have a lot of people in my life that make it all possible in manner direct and indirect

[@ifonly4486]

@@kofuzi I'd like to thank........

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

Ko is the humblest man on YT

[@demzre]

I love this! I feel like in this year, I saw you not only grow both as a vlogger and a reporter/interviewer, but also as a great storyteller. As someone who is new to the running world, you took something that I don’t really have much of an interest in to something that I’m completely glued to. Keep up the amazing work, Mike!

[@kofuzi]

that is a great compliment. thank you

[@LuisBecerra79]

I like how you made all of the elite runners enjoy your interviews Ko. Journalists go for “Hard” questions. That lawn mowing question is what gets them to relax and enjoy talking. Keep it going Ko. You are our source of great information. 👍🏼. This video is phenomenal 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@kofuzi]

I hope they enjoyed being interviewed by me

[@wilfredo-teyrosalesfotos]

Yooo, this is on a National Geographic documentary level video. Enjoyed all +50 minutes! The world needs more Kofuzi- mentaries!

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much. I know it was very long

[@bjarnerost2002]

Even though you don't see yourself as a legit journalist I think the interviews you conducted seemed really great! Love your work

[@kofuzi]

thank you 🙏

[@mybrkly]

I just loved this! Thank you for putting this together. What a wonderful retrospective of the event. You should be proud of the job you did---not bad for a "non-elite runner, non-journalist, and non-photographer!."

[@RunnerWil]

Never feel awkward or bad about these things, the only difference between you and the other journalist is they have a boss to answer to and you have a huge audience that you deliver the content to that is of interest to all of us. Great job as always.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for the support, as always

[@edchan]

You’ve found another gear. This is next level. Thanks for bringing us with you on the journey 🙌 You need to cover the next Olympics (with your sibling)!

[@CR-ew9gl]

What an awesome video. Loved, loved, loved it - never have a doubt again about putting out a long vlog - the atmosphere, the friendships, the fist-bumps, the goose-bumps, the community spirit were all were so evident throughout this whole event. I loved how friendly everyone was to each other, loved the community runs. You did a great job of catching the atmosphere and the amazing feats of achievement at the stadium. I can only imagine the work behind the scenes that it took to make this vlog happen. At the beginning, the voice over sounded like you had a cold, by the end I realised that it was probably more to do with having no voice left after all the shouting, cheering and encouragement that you were giving during the events. Can’t wait for the next livestream whenever you are fully recovered and ready.

[@kofuzi]

I was concerned about how long this one was. I’m glad it’s reaching the right people.

[@EricFloberg]

What an incredible video, Mike! Amazing work!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Eric!

[@massi888]

Fantastic video, thank you very much for sharing it. Great insight of the championship. i didn't want it to end :)

[@meangreenmememachine2890]

what a nice and well made overview of this event, thnx! 🤙🏻

[@scheddar2733]

AMAZING!!! It's been so great watching this all week, now to have theis incredible behind the scenes footage it's the cherry on top of the most awesome sundae ever! I can't believe you were actually on the track for the epic men's 1500 final! Thank you!

[@mikequartuccio3542]

Just wow! Beautiful work Mike. Thank you!

[@ya3b]

Brilliant video kofuzi. Some fabulous shots.

[@tednruth453]

Fantastic coverage of a brilliant event 🤩

[@kofuzi]

Thank you 🙏

[@robspl]

I LOVE your long videos, and this one is absolute masterpiece. Sooooo much positive energy... thank you!

[@nhmike]

Wow this is next level Mike! Awesome job 👏🏻👏🏻

[@roadrunnerbikernewskater781]

Very amazing. Thank you Mike.

[@chrisdick726]

When I saw the video drop I was really looking forward to watching it! It did not disappoint! Thank you for a wonderful story and your perspective. Definitely a different way of coverage of a world championships and it was refreshing. Keep up the great content and journalistic work. Running too of course!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

You nailed this video Kofuzi. Loved every second of it. Thanks so much for putting this together. Well done.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@susanwiggins6309]

Fantastic video - the filming, interviews and storytelling were so wonderful. What a weekend ! Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

[@tomtigermc]

I love this video so much Ko! Best part besides the women's marathon was you filming around the Haywood track. Thanks for capturing it all!

[@hufemeve]

WOW dude, you truly have given us a visual masterpiece of the WAC 🙏🙏

[@gusmontano]

Amazing production! Well done mate!

[@briansmyth1502]

Surely THE best running vlog ever created. Kofuzi, you certainly are tearing it up my friend. Continue the great work 👍

[@thegumbychronicles4892]

Nice you got to see Eugene in all its glory. I was born there and it was destiny that I become a runner and go to UO. Eugene is a special place that every runner should visit. Hayward Field has become one of the best tracks in the world just so that it could host the World Championships. Looks so different from the days when I ran there.

[@kofuzi]

it really is quite nice

[@pauloantunes2115]

Thank you for making this “reportage” from such great event!!! Someone already mentioned but it’s worth to repeat it… it’s a masterpiece of video!! One of best ever!! Thank you for making us feel like we were there with you.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for coming with me!

[@alexcalixto9]

This is the best 2022 World Athletics Championships compilation. Thank you for recording and putting together all those clips. Awesome work and keep raising the bar. 💪

[@kofuzi]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

There was not one dull second in this, which I saved for my hourlong TM run this afternoon. I feel so lucky to be part of the kofuzi community and get to tag along on your adventures-the next best thing to being there. Not only artful from a filming and editing standpoint, it was at times moving, hilarious, inspiring; running the gamut of emotions and jam-packed with non-stop fun.

[@sergiocaet]

Amazing Video. Congratulation 🍻🍻🍻

[@DevRunner]

I thoroughly enjoyed this travel vlog! You kept me entertained during a 7 mile easy run on the treadmill and for that I am grateful! Keep pushing Mike!

[@kofuzi]

Ah that’s perfect!

[@RunningWithSamuel]

It’s been so amazing to see your content evolve to where it’s at today! Amazing video! You should get down to Orange County and set up a group run! 💥

[@cherylgayheart4217]

Wow, just wow! Great content and yeah…. You deserve media credentials for sure!

[@weimpromptu]

man, I got goose bumps watching this vid while Working, freaking awesome music combo as well. love this track meet so much. Thank you for creating this!

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching. it was an amazing experience

[@mikezeigler1503]

Simply AMAZING!!!

[@andyrankin6634]

I simply LOVED this video. Probably one of your finest, Mike. I’ve been following the World Championships from here in Sydney, Australia and this gave a much greater sense of the occasion and provided a deeper perspective too. Your honesty, your humility, and your warmth shine through. Loved the trackside coverage, the behind the scenes footage at the track and at ASICS too. Your rapport with the fellow KZbinrs, pro athletes, and fans just adds to the vibe. Great work, Mike and thanks for creating this and sharing with running fans around the world.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much for the support. I’m so happy that this video has been able to resonate with runners from all over the world!

[@ReynaldoOrio]

Wow, loved your passion as you followed the athletes.

[@irunfar1125]

Don't know how this video got into my suggestions but it is so fire. You just made my day and that is what I needed for today bro. Thanks! Keep up the hard work..

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@ctscan1549]

Agreeing with the commenters saying this was very well done. I've watched this twice. This first time was on my tv and I thought, "This is so pro. I wouldn't know the difference between this and XYZ network." Great job and thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much for watching twice!

[@amandawalker4510]

That looked like the best fun, you ARE a true celebrity now.. awesome snapshot of the events. Have been glued to it.. watching from Australia

[@kofuzi]

I had a fantastic time

[@j.stellakelleher8869]

Sound Mind! SOUND MIND! Sound Body! SOUND BODY! AAAAASICS! Love that pre-run cheer at 49:40 haha, so much good energy. Also great to see you and the BITR gang bonding at these events! I can't wait to listen to that podcast episode on The Drop during my long run today :).

[@kofuzi]

I did listen to it myself, even though it meant I had to listen to my own voice. It was fun for me. Plus, I really enjoyed their interviews of the athletes

[@Tommie_Runz]

This is mastery at work! Great video KO!!!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Tommie!

[@apocreg11]

Love this long form film Kofuzi!!!!

[@gkweeks11]

Yoooo this is a movie... And I'm here for it! Awesome Mike

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@kevinspindler2363]

Goddamn, I love running. Thanks for the amazing video.

[@kofuzi]

it was an unforgettable experience

[@itsty9098]

Can't believe I made it into a kofuzi video at 23:14 haha! Eugene is incredible! This video is incredible! Keep up the good work Mr. Kofuzi!

[@kofuzi]

Yo! Great job out there!

[@ricodelavega4511]

great video michael, thanks for the references to all these other running youtubers. You should definately interview the skid row judge.

[@kofuzi]

He’s quite a guy

[@vinhnguyen7142]

Incredibly magnificent quality footage. Great montages. Precise editing. The only thing missing is a black microphone with KSNC "Kofuzi Sports Network Channel" on it.

[@kofuzi]

I like this idea

[@nicholasholland256]

You definitely count as a media person! Others may get interviews and pictures, but you document the experience and get it to an large audience in a way no one else can! #BelieveintheKofuzi

[@kofuzi]

Maybe one day they’ll let me in the media heat of the 800

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Free the swings. ✊. Class interviews .. that human element, you nailed it. 'This is not a 20 minute 5 k' 🤣🤣. So many great races. You will reflect on that week for a long while. Thank you as always

[@kofuzi]

I’m still processing it all

[@8gomerpyle22]

You did a great job showing the girls pole vault. That was awesome.

[@kofuzi]

A great performance for Team USA

[@leonaleewong]

I 'saved' this vlog for my elliptical workout and it was perfect! Excellent job editing, interviewing, narrating, filming, and bringing the world championships to us. It was electric indeed. Teared up during the women's marathon section. THANK YOU, Mike, for another masterpiece!

[@kofuzi]

I can’t imagine watching another marathon that will top the experience of watching women’s marathon. Once in a lifetime.

[@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183]

…and I saved it for my TM w.o. I’m doing right now!

[@Vixus7]

Great video Mike!

[@stevez3332]

Very cool you got to run around the track a few times

[@smirnowski]

Love the edit at 26:14 😎 Pole vaulting, steeple chase and dry heaving all in one video, couldn't ask for more!

[@kofuzi]

It had been a long time since I had watched the pole vault in person. I forgot how much I enjoy it

[@klaykuban]

Thanks for bringing us along with you. You were flying while filming that women's marathon lol

[@kofuzi]

I had to move fast or get trampled by the crowd of fans and bikes

[@joyaclub]

What a fantastic video! You’ve outdone yourself. Better than those ‘real’ journalists. Also, note to self…plan a visit to Eugene, Oregon.

[@davidsinclair4427]

amazing video Mike.

[@SpencerReek]

It is so cool that you know Josh. I went to school with him. He is such a cool guy and an awesome runner. His channel is great as well. Keep up the awesome work. Your channel is super good.

[@kofuzi]

I tried to keep up with him to get some race footage of him. Even when I was sprinting, he still gapped me

[@tomrankin4530]

I saved this video until I had a full 51 minutes to watch uninterrupted. The video was so well crafted that I did not notice the time pass; always the hallmark of a good story! Thank you for making the time to make this video. I agree with the others: this is your best video ever.

[@kofuzi]

That’s so great to hear!

[@sethmiller7925]

As someone who was there during the same time period, you captured so much of this beautifully. I was also nearly sure I saw you on the in-stadium big screen when they were showing celebrities in the crowd. I can't remember who was sitting in front of you that the camera was focused on because all I could think was "I'm pretty sure that is Kofuzi trying to decide if he should acknowledge that he is on camera."

[@dropdadime08]

Very well done 👏

[@slushpuppii]

Did the Eugene marathon earlier this year and regret not taking in the stadium more after it ended. It looks amazing

[@sun.2801]

What an amazing trip and video. Sports journalism could be another potential path for you. Don’t count it out. And you look good in a bucket hat!

[@kofuzi]

This was the first bucket hat I’ve ever worn that I don’t feel silly in

[@BrendonCamm]

Thank you for sharing, this is official the "Kofuzi Movie". You're a legend.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Brendon!

[@EnvyTraxus]

runners weekend videos have all been great

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much! I’ve had an incredible time working on the series

[@marisacherry]

The strawberry cheers w/ bucket hat - so jelly! I'm not (or wasn't) even that interested in/knowledgeable about track but it was so fun to watch you rooting for the runners. Some things don't change

[@kofuzi]

Track and field live is a whole different sport

[@marisacherry]

@@kofuzi Completely see that!

[@settlers33]

Josh is awesome. Great content as well

[@kofuzi]

great guy

[@christianschobinger1131]

I love the combination of the elite and the so called non elite 😉 awesome video Mike 😁👍

[@RodrigoLupatini]

23:56 we missed it. :D .... Nice video, Ko. I wonder what it was like to be there. Watching the video is already exciting.

[@kofuzi]

It was an endless string of surprises and highlights

[@pam00088]

Great video! Having reached the finish in a mixed state of euphoria and exhaustion I am half expecting a marshall to sneak up and try to strangle me with a medal.

[@BroccLeeAV]

This looks so fun. No wonder I didn't any pro runners at the San Francisco Marathon. The dude who won was hella fast though obviously. Such a tough course elevation wise, excited for Sacramento December 4th!

[@ericpetersen8645]

Real feels when you ran alongside the US women during the marathon. They crushed it.

[@mitchellatkins9701]

Love your slowmos bro

[@kofuzi]

thank you

[@philortman8139]

It ain't race footage unless we get the shot of Mike heaving at the finish line. Great content, as always!

[@kofuzi]

This one was particularly gross

[@adamjohnson5285]

Now I wish I'd taken time off for that ASICS van run at ERC!

[@mauricio1973]

Kofuzi and Believe in the Run is a great combo!

[@kofuzi]

Agreed

[@TheChris69er]

Having been fortunate enough to attend 2 separate days of the 2012 Olympics and 2 separate days at 2017 World Championships at the London Stadium. I can understand exactly what you mean about the atmosphere and excitement of attending such an e by event.

[@jwb2814]

Kofuzi 38:00 WHAT A SHOT‼️ Holy 💩 Let’s gooo

[@kofuzi]

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing when I saw it

[@daniel-so7so]

Thank you kofuzi I am watching this from Israel and it's a pleasure you managed to deliver the experience.

[@jonathanlohdy]

cannot beat the real work put in when you had mucus, saliva and coughing from the effort from that 5k!

[@macau.friend]

Beautiful piece once again! I saw a few familiar faces from various countries. With today’s technology, I just wish there is a way for everyone to follow their favorite athletes instead of just focusing on one or two of them.

[@kofuzi]

I think in 2022, we have the technology to follow more athletes than ever. But the limitations are monetary (both in terms of having the professionals that can cover each of the athletes and in terms of the rights licensing)

[@ksteege]

OK I cant watch 51 minutes yet but I am sure I will like it so Im gonna give it a thumbs up now LOL

[@kofuzi]

I appreciate the vote of confidence

[@ksteege]

@@kofuzi these are always my fave (along with your reflective or motivational ones) plus I said I would watch it with my daughter (the one who picked you out in the marathon)later tonight

[@seatownfan]

The only thing that would have made this better is if you could have stayed until the end of the WCs 😊👍. Those 5000m events will be 🔥! Well done Mike! 🐐

[@kofuzi]

I’ve thought about that a lot. And part of me is very glad that my trip was “only” for the first half of the meet. By the time I had to leave, I had already hit the wall and was exhausted. I’d need a training plan of some sort to work on my endurance for next time.

[@KoIhara]

Oh wow, the east meets the west! Did you or Mitsuka figure out during that exchange that the other guy is also a youtuber?

[@kalvin.]

From everything I can tell, the 3D slides have not released yet. I was there exactly at the stated release time and nothing happened, and it just had Coming Soon show up once the page loaded. I’m used to trying for things that sell out almost instantly but I at least can see it loaded as In Stock, leading me to believe it’s not yet for sale.

[@thestreakpodcast]

Your move Kofuzi.

[@8gomerpyle22]

Shout out to one of Ben Crawford’s boys!!

[@kofuzi]

Yo!

[@settlers33]

You should be paid on top with ridiculous world championships content 👏 👌 😤

[@petervfl]

My dream,,,,,

[@benschnurbusch9764]

What are your thoughts on Devon Allen and his false start?

[@kofuzi]

I don’t know the rules well enough to know whether he should have been able to race on that particular night. But, the way it played out was such a shame. He had momentum coming through the heats. He was racing so well, and I was really looking forward to seeing it. The rule needs to change, especially where the finals reaction time was so similar to his reaction times in the heats.

[@ElisabethOberndorfer]

Only true runners don't mind hugging sweaty bodies 😅

[@kofuzi]

bring it in. it's just sweat

[@mahidG]

am i too early