RUNNING A MARATHON Taught Me The Biggest Lesson In Life.

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9 weeks ago I decided to commit to the hardest physical challenge of my whole life - Running A Marathon. This goal was on my bucket list for so many years and finally I dedicated the time to actually do it. I bought all the necessary equipment and set up a training plan for a total of 29 runs and 409km which should hopefully prepare my body for running the marathon. I pushed my mental and physical capabilities to their absolute limits and gave my everything to achieve this goal. In this video you join me on this turbulent journey with all of its highs and lows along the way.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 My Training Plan
2:41 Buying The Right Equipment
4:14 The First Runs
6:43 Long Runs In The Rain
9:36 Painful Stretching And Muscle Training
12:25 The Beauty Of A Runner's High
14:42 My Body Is Evolving
17:43 No Ticket And Leg Injury
22:44 One Last Try
24:22 Running The Marathon
31:55 I Did It!
33:53 Behind The Scenes
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[@NiklasChristl]

Your limitations only exist in your mind. If you want it, dedicate yourself, put in the time and work towards that goal. Trust me, you can make anything happen! 🏆 Let me know how you liked this longer documentary style video! 🙌

[@aztonij7514]

First

[@aztonij7514]

Love from India 🇮🇳♥

[@its.Nishant.here.]

That's definitely true 🥰🥰

[@zuhaibali3918]

Love from 😚🇵🇰

[@aztonij7514]

@@zuhaibali3918 hey , bro Assalamu Alaikum kese ho?🥰

[@justkayy]

Did I just watch a movie? Well done bro!

[@NiklasChristl]

Haha thanks a lot man! 😁🙌🏽

[@karamah]

For real, this just felt a movie.. you kinda know the ending, but not obvious.. well done Niklas 👊🏾🙌🏾

[@JoosepHallikas]

@@NiklasChristl really good job! recently found your channel and I find it really motivating!

[@murk.mp4760]

it's definitely structured as one!

[@polski1986]

He's editing skills are insane

[@DDHDTV]

This guy ran 21km in 90 minutes on his 2nd long run. Dude was super fit already

[@lial2410]

wasn't it 2 hours? And, therefore, 120 min... Which is still impressive, but goes to show his progress

[@sean6925]

​@@lial2410 he ran it in 1hr 34 minutes

[@Pffffffffffffffffffffff]

@@sean6925 No, look here, timestamp 34:28 - second long run, 21k, 2 hours, 5:38 min/km. (In the beginning of the video he says that "three years ago" he ran a half-marathon in 1h34.)

[@justus9522]

@@lial24102 years ago he ran it in 90 minutes, however in the video he had 2 hours because he was not trained that good like in the past

[@WarneysWorld]

Bro’s comment has 1k likes but is completely incorrect

[@RDragon09]

My Mom ran a marathon when I was a kid, and she woke up early every morning and went to run. She was busy being a mother and a night shift nurse, but she kept on going. I was talking to her recently, and she remembered seeing a quote that went something like, “A marathon isn’t 26.2miles/42km. It’s the last 26.2 miles/42km.” It was basically saying that all of the training you did was part of that marathon, it isn’t just the race, but the training too.

[@yoannmercier2]

Truth

[@chocolatechow7697]

👏couldn't agree more

[@krishnacousins7751]

one of my fave running motivational quotes is that the race is the celebration of all of the training! The race is just one day.

[@adamgrose]

Love that

[@BeaverRescueFallsShort]

This nearly brought me to tears. Well done, man. I ran my first marathon 10 years ago and I dedicated it to my late mother. This year I intend to run that same marathon once more. I lost my brother in 2017 and your beautiful video has inspired me to dedicate this race to him. Cheers from México!

[@raulgutierrezmaldonado8732]

Ánimo hermano, espero te haya ido espectacular. Abrazo!

[@kevinjei]

This guy is on a different level. Not only did he finish a marathon, he did it with style with his crazy story telling and editing. Awesome job, time to run a marathon too! Hahaha

[@omsharma7243]

so true

[@NathanJamesLarsen]

If there is anything I learn from your videos as a content creator it is that story and visually SHOWING that story is INSANELY powerful. So good.

[@patrickgrider6391]

It’s ironic he took issue with the rain. But willingly jumped in the river. Well done. I’m almost 40, have been morbidly obese and overweight for half my life, and was always in constant pain. I’ve turned that around and recently lost 70 pounds and have my first ever 5k in 2 days. For someone that had almost literally never ran more than a mile in my whole life. This gave me some motivation. Well done sir.

[@mubarak6391]

Good job man. Keep up the good work. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@carlosballesteros3930]

how’d the 5k go?

[@patrickgrider6391]

@@carlosballesteros3930 finished the 5k in 38 minutes and 2 weeks ago ran my first 10k in an hour and half. Thank you for asking. Have another 5k in 3 weeks and a 10k in a month. Never been more excited to actually call myself a runner.

[@carlosballesteros3930]

@@patrickgrider6391 aye man, congrats and keep the gring

[@bukanvlogpns]

Lets goo.. bring it on...😊

[@skylarmason7797]

I accidentally became a runner during Covid lockdown, turns out the best thing you can do it slowly add cardio to your daily life in small amounts, and RUN SLOWLY I mean really slowly. The only reason I’ve been able to run long distances is because I spent a winter worried about slipping on ice and going painfully slow. It made running easier, enjoyable, and I still experienced so much improvement. Best advice I can give is to make it fun and easy - you will surprise yourself

[@hyderabadildarshiv174]

Even I became runner post COVID Pandemic. Thanks to the running groups near my location. I owe it to them

[@NoNameArtist89]

Absolutly! I agree with my whole body. A few days ago, I discovered the whole wide topic of heart rate training. Boy. I improved my personal best half marathon by roughly 8 minutes (!!!)- because I ran it within aerobic heart zone. 70 % of the time anaerobic felt faster, but was actually a lot slower! And 70 % of the time in aerobic zone with a low heart beat ended up actually being faster. Not only that. I eliminated a lot of issues (mood swings, pressure to take a break and numerous other things) while feeling fresh and ready at the end of the running. I got so excited that I tried running 21,1 km on day 1 and on day 3 again, and it worked. So YEEEESSSSS RUN SLOWLY! :)

[@RealJamieBarclay]

The ultimate video that embodies "Life is a marathon, not a sprint".

[@puzzLEGO]

Storytelling on another level 🔥

[@kirbyisjaye]

This is one of the first Marathon videos I watched during pandemic and this inspires me to run my first Marathon last year. Now, I am running my third Marathon… in Chicago this October.

[@MikeTXBerry]

KZbin has made people just used to stuff like this, but I appreciate your top notch videography and editing. Congrats on the marathon!!

[@AuthenTech]

everytime i watch one of these, i get super inspired to go out running... but maybe i should watch juuust one more youtube video

[@ararix3722]

Yes... I will too. Unfortunately I also know I'm responsible for my own choices so maybe not ....

[@raymondmeyers8983]

If you can already run a half marathon in an hour and a half, you’re already in pretty good shape. 9 weeks should not be a problem to train for a full marathon.

[@magdytaher1445]

Thats a very easy thing to say but trust me it’s much more fucking hard to do thats a whole new level of training and dedication and stress…

[@expvas]

True

[@ludgeisatmcdonalds]

@@magdytaher1445 if he slowed his pace he probably could’ve finished really easily. With a pace of 4 hr or 4:30 he probably wouldn’t have even had to train

[@kimjo5029]

Do you run 42 k? Sub?

[@miguelosterroht]

@@magdytaher1445 no there os not. If you run a 1:30 half you already did 90% of the training. All you gotta do is add more mileage, a coupe of 15-20 miles and you are set. I just finished the NYC marathon, 8 months of training (from actually zero, couldn’t t even run 10k in 1 hour in January). Yes, the full is much harder but finishing a half in 90 min ia really impressive, thats over 14km/h (nearly 9 mph) and already sets you in the top 10% fittest marathoners.

[@judylin1324]

I am not a runner and have never run a marathon. However, I came across this video while I was in the middle of a long-term project which I had thought was a impossible dream for many years. I am still working on it and am getting closer to the final product each day. Your story made me tear up. Well done & congrats! So happy for you!

[@Truth-fully.]

Nice that these principles transcends running

[@kelseybbking]

This was so beautiful and incredibly powerful. I am so so proud of you! About a month ago I watched a docu about Marathon De Sables. Personally, I have always hated running with a passion. I never ever understood why people would do that and enjoy it, just as you said. But MDS showed me how truly beautiful it is to accomplish a marathon. You are able to take back all of your power. I want to start training for my first marathon and while doing research I came upon this. It literally almost brought me to tears to see you go through all of these stages and come out on top. The fact that it rained WAS YOUR GOOD LUCK SIGN. I'm so proud of you and can't wait to show myself who I can be. Thank you for documenting this!

[@vicentealagar]

I'm out of words right now, this honestly felt like watching a movie, thank you for inspiring us Niklas Christl!

[@XiaoMega]

Damn right on point man. Why is this video only 70k views, it deserved 7M views

[@vient3865]

when I was young, around 12 years old, I used to join my school running which was 2.5- 3km only then I decided to challenged myself to join the 6.5 km run when I was 13 years old, my dad trained me for 3 weeks for my little me to do that challenged tbh, I did wanted to just lay down on my bed and read my comics, but my dad forced me to train ( I was in ok condition, no injury, no nothing) when the day arrived, I ran 6.5km with my dad for me it was exhausting, but after I finished the race, without knowing it, I was in 5th placed with around 40 minutes I was surprised that I finished the race in 5th place. I thought I would be like the 20th place or so I felt so proud of myself back then, but since I had an accident when I was 15 years old, I can't run anymore after my surgery, I can walk again like normal people, but when I run it hurt so much that I can't feel my legs well technically I can run, but only in a shot period of time since then, I can only watch people run, swim, etc without trying it myself watching this video makes me miss the old days when I was young who would run around everytime I can

[@me6240]

Hey it's okay, I also had an accident now I can barely walk normally and have to crawl to the bathroom, but hope to get better

[@SuperYtc1]

Try to do weight training instead maybe. To lift weights and gain muscley arms. Girls like it.

[@idunnowhattonamemyself9935]

Have you tried cycling? It is a very similar experience and you get a lot of the same benefits as running but with much less stress on joints and such

[@littlesam6280]

Jesus Christ loves you please repent and forgive. God bless you

[@maevedriver3707]

thats great but not that you got hurt

[@rayswinchester2587]

Seriously man, you're one of the most inspiring people... Absolutely enjoyed watching this video... so inspiring.. so heartwarming... literally felt all the emotions .. the heartbreak when you couldn't get the tickets and when you felt the pain... and then the joy of when you got in and your entire marathon... the cute moments when the people cheering.. I was literally cheering for you while watching it... and then felt the happiness for you when you finally completed it! Omg! Thanks for this awesome Documentary... well done!! You're absolutely awesome!! Stay blessed man!

[@DemSangines]

This is one of the greatest documentary videos about running I've ever seen. Very motivating! I'm not going to stop training until I've met my time targets and won some races. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@kplus3811]

I never thought i could enjoy a youtube video that much...i downloaded it in the highest possible quantity turn off my mobile deta & locked the room for 34 min so no one can disturb me... Man these 34 minutes are worth it ♥️

[@thatundeniablespirit5243]

Being a marathon runner too, I feel that this video, and especially the last 2 mins of monologue was just the perfect summary of what running a marathon is all about, and how it changes your life 🏃

[@armel9678.]

Dude this was so inspiring… I’m running my first marathon in less than a month and my nerves are really high haha. My preparation was not the best, over 2 months of prep (similar to yours, Nicklas) but your story is actually giving me that extra fuel-motivation I need. + a sense of chill and relax my stress for this crazy event coming ahead. Keep it up, Nicklas!

[@infinite5imal]

I just started running two weeks ago, after months of thinking I want to run a marathon within my early 20s. I'm giving myself a deadline of a year to accomplish this goal. I think it's more than enough though still intimidating. Your video just made my conviction stronger: I WILL RUN A MARATHON. I just know it. I'll do it. Right now, I'm sitting in my first 5k at 39 minutes. Nothing impressive, but keep in mind it's my second week of doing this. Let's go.

[@mayboom5399]

How is it going?

[@nowabugale5951]

Once you get your 5k around 22 minutes then you’ll be ready to endure a marathon

[@diorplug]

how's it going?

[@angrygary122]

How is it going? I run my first 5km in 45 minutes you are ahead of me

[@baconguy9961]

Did you run the marathon?

[@Gavinfunk69]

Having a 1.33 half puts you in intermediate category for marathon training. Saying you are a beginer is just to create false jeopardy. So beginners out there dont have a false impression of marathon training and what it takes before you start the journey - It took me 3 years of running to get to 1.33 in the half.

[@trueamerica911]

I guess running perfeomance is mostly determined by body fat percentage, and he was very thin already. So maybe untrained, but already fast.

[@Gavinfunk69]

@@trueamerica911 @911Apocalypse No. Bodyweight is a small factor in a massive equation. Ive always been lean. Ive had a 5.20 mile when i was 12 and sub 13 100m so always been fast. Speed endurance takes years to develop. Its disingenuous to claim hes a beginner with that sort of time. He has clearly been running for a number of years.

[@tomdavies3680]

@@trueamerica911 In his first week his plan was to do a 18km run, he clearly isn't a complete beginner

[@miguelosterroht]

@@trueamerica911 no, you need mileage regardless of fat percentage, of course once you are very fast it helps to be very light, but it’s not about fat percentage, but overall weight, if you are super strong and lean it slows you down, if you are skinny and not as lean It makes you faster. Niklas was in a very good shape already, I follow him on Strava, he didn’t start running for this marathon, but rather had good mileage and speed from previous years. Most beginners would take at least a year to reach this level, more like 2-3 years.

[@michaelmay4448]

It just depends on age and athleticism. I got down to a sub 1:30 half within 6 months of running

[@jadeshin4320]

The roller coaster of emotions that I experienced on this video is like I just watched an EPIC movie. I literally clapped for a long time when you reached the finish line. Fear has been severely dictating my life for the last 6 months, but because of this video, I am now so pumped and motivated to take action! What a gift! Thank you for your hard work Niklas. We're so proud of you.

[@guicunha08]

After lots of months that i watched this video for the first time, i saw it again and still one of the best videos on youtube nowadays! A lesson of storytelling, videomaking and edition. Congrats Niklas and your whole team!

[@haleytherunner]

I’m training for a half marathon and the I felt a bad pain in my knee, and the main thing that helped so much and healed it, was a simple stretch. It was amazing. It was the normal hold at your ankle quad stretch but it stretched the part of my knee that needed it. I’m glad you went easier, and got the help you needed! This is an amazing video! Thank you!

[@mohammed-Ihsan]

DAMN man! this was INSANE. Congrats 🎉🎉🎉 .. this gave me a boost of motivation, and I would really really, REALLY love to see how exactly you planned and shoot all of the materials!!

[@waryaacabdi100]

هلا والله يا الغالي

[@al_nasser65]

Legends talk 😏 You both are insane :)

[@naazi7952]

Legend

[@f3penang287]

I bet there was no injury in the first place. Makes a great story and gets more views ;-) oh and the ‘email’ arrived just in time lol

[@reagan5372]

Tip for the foam roller: when rolling, try to relax your muscles as much as possible. Try to imagine your muscles melting over the foam roller. Also, make sure to hold the pressure of the foam roller on especially tense/right muscles. I hope this is of some help to someone!!

[@Johnny-lj9uy]

I never thought of this thank you

[@reagan5372]

@@Johnny-lj9uy You are very welcome! I learned this from the amazing Sydney Cummings, her tips are spectacular! And if you were looking for some good foam roller stretches definitely check her out right here on KZbin!!

[@albertyang3349]

yeah,thanks,man.BUT I think the most difficult thing while rolling is trying to relax muscles,I've tried to do it,but it really pains in hell!

[@RogueAstro85]

Helped me! I'm about to go from no exercise to a half marathon in 4 months. Ordering my foam roller now

[@arydjiwandono5296]

Dang, this is a very well made video. The story telling, the shots, the color grading. It built drama but just enough not to make it hyperbolic. This is very enjoyable. Superb! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@leespain2228]

Ive just come across this video and first off-what an amazing upload-editing and the structure was on point! Big up! Currently training for my first marathon and this morning i did 14miles, my furthest distance. Your video is inspirational, the journey i can relate too and the battle between yourself physically and mentally is so relatable! Well done on the time-you shhoukd ve proud of yourself!

[@RomanniMarina]

This is already more than just a KZbin video! This is no less than a film about marathon, huge work and amazing result, both in running and filmmaking🔥😱

[@tracey-anne53]

I loved this video, so inspiring and motivating. Congratulations on the outcome of your marathon! You did yourself proud 🙌✨ Thank you for sharing your journey 💜

[@kjelldanao]

What a journey, well done! Thank you for the inspiration🙏🏼

[@GalsaegPiano]

I've honestly started crying like two-three minutes before the end of the video... The last few phrases got me so emotional because I relate to what you said a lot about the limits and achieving one's dreams if you put in the effort and just keep going. And I feel like I've heard those words before but, at the same time, this was like the first time I was actually paying close attention. It's been a couple of weeks since I started watching one video of yours per day, like I will put them on the TV while I have dinner, just because I get so much inspiration from what you do and who you've come to be. Thank you so much, really. Your stories change people like me for the better. P.s. greetings from Spain! 😊

[@Podcast_F.C]

The last clips of "the marathon" video chapter were so awesome, specifically the 'cut on action' type transitions. *This was the best video for combining your three niches "self development", "travel" and "filmmaking"*

[@carolinmonch1727]

What an amazing video/documentary that was! Absolutely fascinating to watch! I am myself training for my first marathon in Berlin in September and already getting kinda anxious if I still have enough time to train for and to prepare for. But watching you with only one gel during the race and the kind of training you went through gives me MORE than enough prove, that I will be doing just fine and will definitely finish it. So besides this video being a piece of art, my full respect and honor for your dedication and effort and result! btw, great idea of sprinting up the parking garage, I should keep that in mind 😂

[@anikettamang3872]

This short video teaches more than the reality of what we are training... That's insane level of commitment, dedication and mindset. Cheers to your work ,always feel great to watch 👍🎉

[@maggislayton]

I'm watching this as I'm training for some big races starting in February. I'm starting with a couple 5ks, then an 8k, a few months later a 10k, then the big 15k in 13 months. I'm excited and so motivated by your video!!!

[@arunbhat2578]

My last run was of 11k, and today first time in my life i gonna run for 13k

[@kevyato1599]

Good luck on your run maggi

[@lauens]

and? how did it go?

[@maggislayton]

@@lauens Really well so far! My 5k time went from 1:03:06 at my first race to my fastest time in April of 40:48! I have a mud run in a couple of weeks, then a few more 5ks before my first ever 10k. Thank you for checking in!

[@isiah675]

​@@maggislayton well how'd the 10k go?

[@rachelbrouwer1504]

This is one of the best things I’ve ever watched. In the midst of my own marathon training this is exactly what I needed to see! Congratulations!

[@brittneykristina2487]

hey, me too! good luck at your marathon!

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@OM-ln7ue]

I've decided to run several days ago. The first day I managed 7.7 km with pace 5:20. Today was the second training and I did 8.95 km and pace 5:40. And watching this video I'm passionate about it and I'm gonna try to run half marathon. Thanks a lot man

[@miguelsan2741]

Hey Niklas, just writing to tell you that you're an incredible content creator. All your videos really make me reflect about a lot of things. The feeling of overcome those mental barriers is freacking amazing. I've been running for 2 years and in October i'll run my first Marathon here in Buenos Aires. Thank you man, such an incredible content.

[@AliveGaming]

As a fellow runner, this was hands down the best running video I've watched. Just 71k views(as of now) for this banger is an absolute shame. I've shared it to all my friends man, this deserves 10M views. Heartiest congratulations on completing the marathon, you are amazing!

[@prachitete5715]

IKR!

[@makisxatzimixas2372]

to be honest it felt unattural. What is he doing with three camers around him. Also, it takes 34 minutes to explain the lesson.

[@schwarzmann1]

@@makisxatzimixas2372 That is how you tell a story

[@canthandlethisass]

The production and the camera work is amazing. Good job! 42!

[@DxAySoNgKhAm]

wow this is amazing. Definitely what i needed to see before I run my first marathon this December here in California. Loved all the shots, brolls, and interlacing some POV from your phone/gopro looked great. Amazing Story telling as well. Congrats!

[@gurya]

Such a well made video, very inspiring. I just started running in my 40’s. Going to do a half marathon in a few months. I love running

[@TheoPhysics495]

This is the 1st video of yours I’ve watched, appeared in my recommended as I watch a lot of running youtube. The cinematography of your video is on a completely different level to any other running youtube channels I’ve seen. I really hope you continue to run, and maybe even make more videos about it, your positive attitude is really inspiring!

[@guillermohurtadorodriguez2287]

I came here to keep practicing my english, and ended up getting back into runners and athlete life! What a video, it’s just stunning, it looks like a movie, congrats on that, regards from Guanajuato, Mexico. 🙌🏻✨

[@avinash21292]

Well done Niklas! You inspire all of us to be better than we think we are capable of. Our boundaries defined in our head limits ourselves and you just showed through your story telling and brilliant film making skills, that “You Can Do It”. I’ll take inspiration from you forward and try to be better everytime I limit myself!

[@the-d2506]

"A wise man partially knows what he is capable of. But only a fool would doubt his own ability" -D.F. Adams You have just proven that you're capable of doing anything you set your mind to...🔥

[@lorenzoceliento]

Niklas, this video has been the most beautiful video I have ever watched. I am a track and field runner (400m) and I have been through so many issues you can't even imagine. Over the past few months, I was about to drop everything. This video gave me the right mindset to keep trying and keep pushing. 34 minutes felt like 5. For all the people who read the comments: This video MUST BE shared. People must know this lesson. Thank you for motivating us. Good luck for everything man.

[@nikhilchamarty93]

I'll be running my debut full marathon this year and I was randomly watching some videos and that's when I found this! 🔥 Amazing run, the video and the editing man! Top class and gave me chills. Cheers and thanks for this! 😃🙌✨

[@ronkeats]

This is extremely well made. Good job Niklas and team! And congratulations for the marathon!

[@eisz16]

I gave up my dream of running a marathon a while ago due to injury. Then when I finally could run again they canceled marathon that I was training for due to covid. Now, the preparation starts in January, and hopefully there won't be any issues anymore so I could run it in late March. And of course, congratulations for running a marathon and beating your brother (I know the feeling! 😆) Also the video... Man this is movie production skills right there! Quality of storytelling and shots are insane. It is like a movie I always wanted to make and also watch. Great inspiration Niklas! You're one of my favorite youtubers out there, if not the TOP1. Just keep up living your best life!

[@muditgarg128]

Beleive me..you are the Perfect person I want to be..organised..motivated.. best storyteller.Favorite you tube channel of mine.Documentary Is on another level...love from INDIA🇮🇳..wish to meet u someday..big respect 🙏🔥

[@mfvelasco]

Superb storytelling, Niklas! Motivating and inspiring from the marathon to this whole video. Awesome!

[@CrazyCraftWithSuhavi]

Appreciate both your and the editor effort in making this video both inspiring and entertaining at same time

[@isa75328]

I loved how supportive people was during the marathon, cheering and everything! Amazing job, Niklas!

[@zachgoll]

I just ran my first marathon last week. Before, I truly thought, “if I can do a half, I can do a full no problem”. What I didn’t realize was that the last 10k of this challenge puts your body into a world it has never experienced before. Truly a challenge. Luckily, I have good health to give it a try. Thankful for that every day! Congrats on finishing! To many more marathons 🍻

[@kimberlyhampton5332]

This was awesome! Congratulations!!! I can't wait to run my first marathon. This was very inspiring.

[@Pocketpod1]

I feel truly blessed to have seen this video and to have creators like you. The takeaway for me was so powerful. Thanks!

[@natecartermedia6978]

Amazing job Niklas. It was truly inspiring to watch you go through the ups and down while still pushing through in the end. The quality of your content is movie grade... Netflix needs to give you a show!

[@HippoEdits]

This video was a fricking short movie , never been so immersed in a video before It motivated me so much to go running again it's insane🔥 I don't want to know how much work you put into this

[@sue-lynyeoh8137]

Wow! I loved this. Great video and exuberant delivery. It resonates. I completed my first full marathon and got finisher medal exactly 1 month ago.

[@rachelledelaffon4953]

Loved this film! Inspiring. Just what I needed. Thank you.❤

[@siddharthpal8037]

Amazing man!⚡ The storytelling, filmmaking and the emotions n motivation This build a feeling in me to run such a marathon 👊

[@noicon2479]

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOS I'VE EVER SEEN! No joke it is so inspiring. I really think I have to run a marathon for myself now. Glückwunsch, dass du deinen ersten Marathon geschafft hast.

[@nikifitness85]

What a great video! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story! Congratulations on achieving your goal!

[@andreconway9328]

Congrats on the marathon! Very motivational & inspiring, and great work with the editing …. This was documentary/movie level!

[@abundant.adventures]

This year I decided that my only goal is to run a marathon. I am not a runner and have never run more than a handful of times in my life. Today, I felt like the goal is too big for me and I could never actually do it. But today I found this video. It has given me more hope and motivation than I have ever had before. Thank you for sharing your journey. Thank you for your inspiration. and WELL DONE for such an incredible achievement.

[@mtotowamkulima5466]

You can do it...

[@wlankabel992]

Ich finde deine Videos super! Ich bin seit dem du ca.15.000 Abonnenten hast dabei und hast deinen Kanal großartig aufgebaut!

[@anttiuuttu6707]

I just saw this and got so much motivation for my running! Im almost 40 years old and father of 5. 7 months ago i ran my first marathon with like 3 months of training and finished 4hours and 2 minutes. I could totally relate to your emotions with training and the race itself. What a experience! Well done!

[@iTzShakenJoE]

NOT BAD CONGRATS.

[@reynaldojr.artiaga4046]

Thank you for this video, Niklas! It is inspiring for me to push myself to its limits in running. I will really work hard to improve my running.

[@sinead2041]

I watched this from start to finish without pausing or skipping and I would watch it start to finish again! Loved it and congratulations

[@pecenejmakaron2927]

I feel like I should have paid to see this. This is fricking MASTERPIECE

[@kalpanareddy4984]

You already paid by watching the video 🙃

[@themanorruns]

Second time watching this video, the first was last year as I was starting the training block for my first marathon run in New York. Fighting the shin splints had me flashing back HARD. Great to see this video come up again after all this time, thanks for being a little piece of motivation to get across that finish line!

[@HimanshuSinghhimanshuakatalli]

So much emotions, such a wonderful videography and story telling. "Loved it" would be an understatement. Thanks for sharing this with us, really motivating and inspiring :)

[@abdullah-po7zw]

My motivation, my inspiration, my idol. Niklas chrystl ❤️💞

[@andreaschristl8529]

Well done my son! I am very proud of you!😉👍😊

[@NiklasChristl]

Thanks dad 😉

[@TeamGB-Diving]

I used to love running when I was at school, even after leaving school I still enjoyrf it. I stopped runnning when I passed my driving test and started working, plain and simple I got lazy. Now I am over 50 I wsh so much I hadn't ever stopped running. Speaking from personal experience to anyone reading this if you swim, run, play any type of sport then keep it up. It will keep you in good stead as you get older. Don't be a lazy fat old fart like me. This is a great video, not only about the prep for a marathon and what can happen but the positives that running gives you is amazing. Niklas great video, hope you are well.

[@saharpng]

Last week I started running because at 28 I feel the need to take care of my body and celebrate what it can do. My partner (Capetonian) and I were speaking of the Sanlam half marathon (04/2024) and I registered tonight. This video motivates me to an extent I cannot tell you. Thank you so much for what you have created. It's so true what you are saying; it's you versus you.

[@grahamburch]

Inspirational! Thats all i can say! To put in all that hard work and still find the time to stop and film it is amazing! Great great story telling! Can't wait for the next one!

[@wo_kub]

Seeing you crossing the finish line literally made my eyes wet. I'm fighting with myself whole time as well and seeing such an inspiring story of you just boosts up motivation insanely. Can't wait to see your next video. You're one of a kind, keep it up. You can be proud of yourself!! 🏃💨

[@WanderFreeWithBarb]

Great energy in this, loved it!! That marathon also looks an amazing one to run - what a great atmosphere.

[@sethmaas1958]

Truly inspiring story, and stunning visuals and editing. I really look up to people like you.

[@mradriiiian]

Thank you. Today I was so deep in depression and you Made me smile and gave me at least some motivation again to archive my dreams

[@seanmasiakiewicz2438]

I had a similar journey. Last June, in the midst of a wrecked marriage and a 15 hour drive from family I set out to run a marathon. The date was under 7 weeks away! Having a baseball and personal training background I wasn’t totally lost. But I had actually never ran more then maybe 3 miles at one time in my life! I actually did a complete different running schedule however. Probably over did it. And would run about 3-5 miles everyday and on sundays would add 2 miles to my long run finishing out at 20 miles 2 weeks before. I maybe took 4-5 rest days in the whole 6-7 weeks.. I also would stretch about 30 mins a day and workout (continuing my body building routine) for about an hour a day. All while working 8-10 hours a day. I was thrilled to finish in under four hours, and learned so many life lessons along the way. I learned I was running through problems, not away from them. I learned how to push when I had nothing left. And I learned how to cope, to process, to be still and to mediate, how to pass time without the noise of this world, but rather the noise of my feet hitting the ground. Unbelievable experience and I look forward to training for an iron man. Great video!

[@Steveness100]

Very nice video man, enjoyed it from start to finish! You ran a great time too - congratulations mate 👍

[@felicityma2202]

Thanks for sharing your story. Thinking about doing my first half marathon recently. Your story is inspirational!

[@zahidibr]

What a brilliant viewing I had. The message at the end especially hits home! Thank you Niklas and congratulations on completing the marathon.

[@yanjiehao]

Well done bro! I still remember my first marathon, I was under training, longest run at 30km. In the end I finished my Marathon in 5 hour, the whole journey is so crazy and dreamlike, a mixture of painful, exciting, self-talking, and little bit of crying

[@timotheeboutin8650]

Well done for the run (in my experience running a marathon is never easy no matter the time you're aiming) and for the video editing which is totally impressive for that kind of video ! WAOH !

[@rashmikiranpandit3411]

Hey Niklas, I am so grateful to you for doing this, signing up for marathon, going through the process and documenting it so well here! You are a gem of an inspiration. This video was nothing less than a masterpiece, THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring us

[@thetampabaynononsenserealt785]

In my mid 20s I was a jogger…not a runner lol. A friend of mine signed up for the Disney 1/2 marathon. She trained for months before getting an injury 2 weeks before the race. She asked if I wanted to run In her place. So I ran, for 2 weeks, never running further than 8.5 miles. But, I ran the 1/2 marathon non stop in 2 hours and 39min. Horrible time, but I completed it. This video is inspiring me to actually train and try it all again….13 years later

[@Jonteflonte]

how did she get injured?

[@thetampabaynononsenserealt785]

@@Jonteflonte not from running. We played roller derby. She got hurt during practice

[@fsdfgwe]

Average for women is 2:35:00, so your time wasn't horrible.

[@thetampabaynononsenserealt785]

@@fsdfgwe wow. That’s good to know 😳

[@ohcrikey9560]

No such thing as a horrible time. Just an inexperienced time.

[@hycix705]

Honestly one of the most motivational videos I have seen I have a heart issue, but this is genuinely making me want to the same. Probably wont be able to do so in 9weeks, maybe like 9months in case I actually hard commit despite hard motivation issues, but no matter what happens, I still want to say 2 things: 1. I am proud of you for doing this 2. Thank you for the motivation

[@chadtillotson3478]

Incredible editing, incredible video, and incredible determination. Well done! 👏

[@philipptheien5194]

Mega motivierendes Video! Vielen, vielen Dank dafür. Die Aufnahmen aus München sind einfach der Hammer, da möchte ich gleich raus und auch Laufen gehen. Großen Respekt für Deine Leistung.