RUNNING THE BROOKLYN HALF MARATHON *what actually happened on race day*

RUNNING THE BROOKLYN HALF MARATHON what actually happened on race day

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You know I couldn't make a race day vlog without adding the most dramatic music!! In this vlog I take you through the couple days leading up to running the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon all the way through race day and post-race reflections. The running content will definitely slow down from here because my body needs a break! If you're new here, my name's Chelsea, I'm 32 living alone in New York City. If you enjoy what you see, consider subscribing to join the fam! 💘
The race I ran was the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon on May 18th.
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@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

Hi Friends! You KNOW I had to add the most dramatic music possible for this video!! hehe. Thank you so much for your support on this half marathon journey 💘 ALSO, wow thank you for all the hype for my haircut in last week's video. I couldn't believe the amount of comments there were in support.... so it's safe to say that the short hair is here to stay. Love ya, have a great long weekend!

@elysebuehrer5981 4 ай бұрын

Loved this video! It’s so cool to watch you discovering more about yourself, whether that’s through running or another avenue. Congratulations on a job well done.

@amandamiller7926 4 ай бұрын

You did great! You have to remember , you weren't feeling very good either. Maybe that's why your stomach was not behaving

@smgreenartsprivate 4 ай бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@sirensong2302 4 ай бұрын

Yayyyy Chelsea!!!🥳🥳🥳 Rocked it!!!!🥳🥳🥳Amazing!!! 🥳🥳🥳 So inspirational- I have to tell you -my eyes completely welled up when you finished. Yes girl! Thanks for sharing such an emotional challenge. Gives me hope for sure - please get some rest!!!

@richardottley4611 4 ай бұрын

you're welcome Chelsea.. and thanks for sharing your half marathon journey.. all the best enjoy the long weekend my friend.. U definitely deserved it 😇💯👊

@Serendipitous69 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea, you are the epitome of strength and courage. Through all the ups and down and all the in betweens you not only killed it but you thrived. On top of that, filming it all for us to be encouraged and inspired by you. Thank you for continuing to put yourself out there! Cheering you on always!

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

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@warmbreeze43 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea, Ive had hypothyroid, Hashimotos for almost 39 years. intense exercise really disrupts my body. I only wished I had listened to my body more in my younger days, Id not be having all the issues in this life stage. however, I have more than one autoimmune disease. All my specialty doctors have told me that once you acquire one you will be guaranteed more. listen to your body. do what feels right. don't let your ego get in your way of health. Did that and paid for it. I suffer with disruptive sleep and extreme fatigue. I still live my life to the best of my capabilities. I have a 4 year old grandson who loves his grandma and wants to do all the things I did with his brothers. Hiking, running, camping etc. I told the nugget, grandma was much younger then🤣 he told me that I wasn't old....gotta love them littles. give yourself grace. you did great young lady💜

@Michelle-bk5uq 4 ай бұрын

Why am I crying?! I'm only at the part of the video where you finished and I am so proud of you! I am not a runner at all, but I understand all the work that goes into running a race like that. How awesome that you have this series of videos to look back and remember what you did to prepare and how you kicked butt!

@stephanieellwood4979 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea, as someone also in their early 30s navigating through life I want to say you are such an inspiration and it is so humbling to know you are representing us on the internet. So thank you!

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

this is so nice of you to say 💘 thank you!!

@Daddydreww 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you Chelsea! That’s a great PR!! Watching you race made me tear up especially at the end and I wasn’t even there lol. But the energy from the crowd and hearing people yell for you is awesome. 👏🏼 👏🏼

@Michele-kn9kv 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea!! 🙋🏻‍♀️I am SOOOO proud of you!! You smashed this!! I have never run like this in my life (I'm guessing running 🏃🏻‍♀️ for the bus doesn't count 🤫🤭🤣🤣), but to me you trained hard, showed up, dealt with everything thrown at you, and still came out 15 minutes earlier....that's incredible!! You are such an inspiration ✨️ thank you for taking us along with you. ❤

@JamesIsTalking 4 ай бұрын

Awesome job! Grats on the finish time too! Even not running in your tip top shape you hit a massive PR! This was my first ever Half Marathon and I had to train up to even be able to run this distance. Crazy that a in 2025 we'll be doing double this distance after we get the 9+1! Just finishing is an awesome accomplishment. The spectators give off such great energy too and help everyone continue to push strong. Much love to all the NYC peeps out here!

@suefitz2498 4 ай бұрын

I’m so pleased and yes proud of your achievement. It’s such a pleasure watching you grow into a woman who knows herself. Your increased time in itself is such a positive reflection. On all you’ve learnt this past 12 months. Lovely to have Julia there with you and also the acknowledgement from your followers on here. Your star shines bright and brighter ⭐️⭐️⭐️..💗

@MeghDonovan 4 ай бұрын

Congrats!! I hate running but every time I watch your vids I get slightyyy more motivated to give it a go again! 😄

@Weezieweeks 4 ай бұрын

Great job and loved your race wrap-up, too! It is so awesome to hear the stories and what strikes a chord with you!

@reeseferguson2678 3 ай бұрын

I welled up when you crossed the finish line. It’s been a journey. You should be so proud! 🎉🎉🎉

@marccolomayt82094 4 ай бұрын

You did great there Chelsea, I’m proud of you❤

@thereimade12 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! Maybe even more importantly, it looks like the training data correlated well, which means you nailed the training workflow! The future is bright 👍👍👍👍

@ChristineKerseyBooks 4 ай бұрын

I came across your channel a couple of weeks ago and have binge-watched your videos from when you moved to your current apartment to this one. Your videos are so engaging, and when you finished the half-marathon, I got a tear in my eye. Good for you for pushing through even though you weren't feeling your best. I look forward to seeing what you do next. 😊

@Rebeccaruns89 4 ай бұрын

You inspire me! The fact that you kept going even when your body had different plans is a testament to how hard you worked for this! You are awesome! 👏

@trainer_nikki 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea you could never let us down girl 🥺

@hellexiomida 4 ай бұрын

I’m not a sports person, but watching this video makes me think that maybe I want to run a marathon too one day. You’re such an inspiration, Chelsea! Thank you for creating and letting us see bits and pieces of your life. So proud of you and so happy for you ❤

@specialk6009 4 ай бұрын

YOU DID IT! So proud of you Chelsea! 🎉

@dethebee 4 ай бұрын

I love how honest you are about where you're at and how you're doing, even when it's not "pretty." I am not allowed to run, but when you were approaching the finish line and crossing it I got so emotional. I don't know the feeling of overcoming that type of physical exertion, but I know the feeling of working hard and pushing through to get to a goal and I'm so proud of you for fighting past your demons to achieve a really impressive results. I can't wait to see what you set your sights on next

@cathyslattery2492 4 ай бұрын

Well done Chelsea, you are really inspiring me to get out there and do a half marathon or a 10k. Im 21 weeks pregnant and continuing to run 5km twice a week,getting slower but love how i feel after.

@aprilneal154 4 ай бұрын

You really inspired me to get into shape. I recently started dieting (calorie deficit) and exercising. Thank you so much for your content and from one stranger to another I am so proud of you!!!

@lodibotion3098 4 ай бұрын

I had a smile on face the entire time while watching your video. Congratulations on the run, you did it, despite all "difficulties* you made till the end and that's awesome. We learn and grow with every accomplishment, every goal, and from all that it takes to make things happen (or not) everything is a lesson to learn and watching you reflecting on the past weeks proves it and shows how much you have learned throughout the process. I've said it before and I say it again: you are amazing! Have a wonderful, long weekend! Greetings from Germany !🤍

@borispeper6981 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea, me and my dogs watch every video of you - and we love you.

@svtjunkie 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea. Great job on not just finishing the run but slicing minutes off your previous half marathon time to make it the fastest half run yet! A few thoughts of mine. I am not a doctor or fitness coach but my personal guess on the issues you had on the day of the run are: 1) you got a mild case of the "nerves" being a bit nervous because you cared so much about doing well. 2) When I train for a run, not only do I try to mimic the course terrain and length of the run but also the time of day the run is held. I believe you trained for the inclines as well as the distance but on the days leading up to the actual run you should sleep earlier and get up for 5ish in the morning for a few days to let your body acclimate to the early times thus giving your body a chance to do its business at an earlier time. Otherwise, you did fantastic. So proud of you and happy for your accomplishment!

@mohuyakhan 4 ай бұрын

ugh SO PROUD OF YOU!! this is huge. and the new running camera angle goes crazy!!

@Fffiji 4 ай бұрын

I'm glad I'm not the only one who cries watching people cross the finish line! Amazing time, well done. I'm a lapsed runner and really miss it; you've inspired me to sort myself out 🧡

@makeupp365 4 ай бұрын

I AM SO FREAKING PROUD OF YOU!!!!! i teared up when you finished the race... knowing how hard you worked... girl YOU FREAKIN DID IT!!!!!

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much!!!

@AussieKy. 2 ай бұрын

You are so freaking amazing Chelsea!!! 🎉

@winniemotswagae6212 4 ай бұрын

Hey! You did amazing. I've picked up walking/ jogging and I'm trying to do 5km every morning. I started with a time of 1hr 13 minutes and I'm now at 53 minutes. I'm so proud of myself but gonna keep pushing until I do it in under 30 minutes. 🙏🏽🥺 loving all your fitness content. ❤

@emilys5675 4 ай бұрын

I love how you've made running content palatable for non-runners like myself, and how you speak openly to us like a friend. Been watching you for 6 months and find your content so calming and peaceful. Your energy is welcoming and accepting. 🫶🏻

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Emily 🥹❤️

@moda78z 4 ай бұрын

You did it, Chels! You did it! 👏👏👏❤️

@angelamcginley4948 4 ай бұрын

Awww the min you said 15k I burst into tears, happy tears. So proud of you, you are an absolute amazing person. You are bursting with happiness and pride, you are looking well. ❤ From sunny Scotland ❤️❤️

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

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@TheAgnesina4 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Like always 😍🥰 Were the gels legit in the end? hahahah just wondering.. 'cause that package was hella sketchy 🤭

@ryanmichael5330 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! When you finished the race I cried like a baby. I know how hard you worked for that, and you did an amazing job!

@juicie25bt 4 ай бұрын

U did it, U killed it & U should b 💯 proud of urself bcuz u inspire ME...🏃‍♀️

@Curlssent 4 ай бұрын

Oh perioddddd you did that girl! Congrats🥳

@MiniMariannaa 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chelsea I'm so impressed with the time you did! I got a little teary-eyed watching this, I am just so happy for you. We watched you train for this for so long. On that Saturday I was sitting there in my timezone thinking about how you were running right in that moment and I was cheering you on from afar! You should be so proud

@wrighty321go 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your run. I love your videos even though I don't always comment. I just wanted to say that where you talked about running and the training you have to do despite it not being the best for your health I really felt. I have different chronic illnesss and at times they have stopped me from doing things that I love including exercise and being able to get those things back has been so important to me especially running which I couldn't bring myself to do for a long time despite loving it. I just wanted to say thank you for talking about it it's not normally something I get to hear from other people. Sorry if this is rambley and doesn't make much sense, it made me really emotional. So thank you

@pamwright5126 4 ай бұрын

How exciting! I loved watching you run. Your tenacity is great and your training surely served you well! Well done ❤. Your hair continues to look amazing ❤

@analea6531 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🍾 it’s always so inspiring to watch you prepare for and run your marathon ❤

@upwithdowns 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations. Excited for your accomplishment.

@detsanoumaneinsisiengmay6969 4 ай бұрын

the t-shirt message --- love it!

@Phantomstories1831 4 ай бұрын

It was so fun cheering u on can't wait to watch this later congratulations

@onmyradar23 4 ай бұрын

Why did you finishing the race make me super emotional? Way to go Chelsea!

@Aussieocious 4 ай бұрын

Hats off to you Chelsea! What a huge accomplishment. I'm watching your vlog from Perth, Australia and it's inspiring me to get out and be active. Congrats on your PR!

@Nailsbyperry 4 ай бұрын

So proud of u! Somehow I got so invested with ur run😅 I've been watching u and seeing all the progress u have made! U did amazing! ❤

@coastalnana2766 4 ай бұрын

That was a great time! Very proud of you.

@sabrinalmartin 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you! I actually teared up seeing you finish and when you showed your time it was great! I am at the 2 day after part right now i have to say your skin looks amazing!

@emilychambers 4 ай бұрын

Amazing work Chelsea ❤ I’m not a runner but I find your race videos really inspiring, you really capture the emotional journey through the training and race. Just fantastic, well done 👏 🎉

@lisaportela5861 4 ай бұрын

I’m so proud of you Chelsea🎉

@juliaweich1051 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea! You PRd by 15 minutes!!! What??? You should be dancing in the streets! I am so proud of you and so excited about how well you ran. I loved this video and I was cheering you on the whole way. Now bask in your success and enjoy the moment. I’m pretty sure there’s another half marathon in you! 🎉

@garden_vibes7796 4 ай бұрын

Holy crap Chelsea, what an accomplishment. Running is such a mind game, it makes me want to start running just to work on my mental fortitude. Congrats and good work!

@elfenzo 4 ай бұрын

i got emotional watching that!!! amazing x

@ashleychapman3174 4 ай бұрын

I am so proud of you!!! Watching you smile throughout and push through was awesome. Congratulations!🎉

@joanna7764 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chelsea! Silent subscriber here. Just wanted to say congratulations on your awesome race! You’ve done amazing, you can be so proud of yourself! Your running content is so inspiring, I‘m actually thinking about starting to run. Do you think you could maybe make a video with tips for beginners? I would really appreciate your input. ❤ Lots of love from Germany. Stay awesome. ❤

@plushthumpers 4 ай бұрын

❤YOU DID AMAZING!!!! So happy/proud of you!! ✨ (Also you did this in my birthday, May 18) ❤

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Happy belated bday!!! 💖

@JoClark-c4n 4 ай бұрын

We win no matter what or how you do!!! We support your efforts…enjoy your life and find peace in the journey. 😍

@anjah630 4 ай бұрын

Good job Chelsea! So awesome watching you achieve your goals despite the bodily hurdles lol. Really inspiring to watch ⭐🎉 way to go!

@Zaaay_Kh 4 ай бұрын

Congraaaats Dear Chelsea 💖💖 soo proud of you 💖💖

@annheck7702 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea I am so proud of you!!!!! You did great! Keep running 🥰

@JR-kf9bt 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you! Congrats on your new PR! And your hair looks SO CUTE!

@emmerodriguez1549 4 ай бұрын

So happy for you I was cheering for you at home my mom was like are you ok? I was screaming lmao 😂 love ur channel so happy for you

@ChelseaCallahan 4 ай бұрын

that is so sweet 🥹💖 lol at your moms reaction

@katerade1232 4 ай бұрын

Super congrats, Chelsea!! And loved the B-roll in this one!

@dianneroy3208 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations. You did absolutely amazing. I loved those couple of pictures near the end

@jananeimanns 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you for running that half marathon :)

@sammylapue 4 ай бұрын

C O N G R A T S!!!!! U R Awesome!!!! U did it!!! U should be proud!!!❤❤❤❤❤

@RuralRiverRamblings 4 ай бұрын

❤your videos are so very cool!!❤

@tamarakinney2721 4 ай бұрын

Chelsea, I'm so proud of you!!!! You are amazing!!!!

@sarapassarelli8221 4 ай бұрын

i'm soooo proud of you, beautiful vlog. You're an inspiration!❤

@derekpugh5457 4 ай бұрын

A huge chunk of time off for your PB, massive kudos for you…time to really look at sub 2 hours target 👏🏻👏🏻

@staceykey9836 4 ай бұрын

You did an amazing job!! Loved this video ❤ congratulations!!

@sunshinemindset8497 4 ай бұрын

Woo hoo Chelsea!!! AMAZING!!! You’re an inspiration xxx well done you 🎉

@sarahb3606 4 ай бұрын

Yay congratulations that's a fast time, wow. Sorry to hear your stomach registered a complaint near the end, that stoopit, stoopit avocado. You look so glowing and alive at the end of the video. Well done Chelsea, you rock star.

@Tims75312 4 ай бұрын

Gosh Chelsea well done 🎉 I had tears in my eyes watching

@NoNameNumberTwo 4 ай бұрын

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you don’t reach it, you’ll land among the stars.” 🌌 Congratulations on your PR. 😊

@breathpresent53 4 ай бұрын

Wow absolutely fantastic episode 🎉

@joy5934 4 ай бұрын

congrats Chealsea you did an awesome job!

@jdp486 4 ай бұрын

Amazing job! That beach walk and sushi looked heavenly.

@agirlandherpassport 4 ай бұрын

So proud of you but don’t feel like you owe us anything! 😊

@allysongrantstuart 4 ай бұрын

Congrats Chelsea, you did awesome! 🥳

@meursaultscourtroom8886 4 ай бұрын

Proud of you!

@Cheri94 4 ай бұрын

Great video, great job on the marathon🍾❤️, I get tired just watching🤣❤️

@PaulCatterall-y9e 4 ай бұрын

Very proud of you x

@nicolemartin7319 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations! 🎉🎉🎉

@constancellc 3 ай бұрын

Re: bloating, a salad was probably not the best meal day before. A lot of volume and fibre, in general most people do best with simple carbs and low fibre before a race. Every body is different though, e.g. track runners do some crazy shit in my opinion!