The Marathon Is No Joke.

Welcome to the last video in my road to the marathon series! Today's video consists of a recap of the Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
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[@legendsofmyself]

Congrats!!🎉. You're a Marathoner👏🏾. It's truly no joke. I've been a Pacer 3 times & run 19 marathons in total but the nerves, jittery feeling & uncertainty always lingers every time.... That's why we love it & that's why it's always fulfilling because it's a celebration of all the work we put in before race day.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you!! 19 marathons?! I’m glad that feeling never goes away, it’s part of the experience

[@spyderm4n]

Buddy first marathon with a 3 21 is a win imo. Well done!

[@AlexGaspar18]

I am super happy with it! I appreciate the kind words

[@EkoPurwanto]

You have managed to “shut that voice” in your head and keep running! Man… you’re amazing I feel so touched! Great film indeed

[@AlexGaspar18]

I appreciate you! Glad to have you here

[@fishbone2402002]

Im about to run my 1st full in 2 weeks. Im deep into my training and watching this video, it all sunk in. I just feel so grateful and blessed that im gonna have this opportunity. I felt this brother. 🙏🏻

[@AlexGaspar18]

You got this! Trust your training and most importantly enjoy the race!

[@xzamclp]

Inspiring and emotional video Alex. Thanks for making it. I also finished my first marathon just 1.5 weeks ago (the International Marathon in Panama). Unlike you I messed up my pacing, went much quicker than planned in the beginning (up to 35 seconds quicker than my pacing strategy). That resulted in the race becoming veeery hard from around km 33 where a few inclines started. Could finally pick up the pace again on the last 1.5 km though and finish with a sprint which was the best thing. I ended up achieving my goal of finishing 3:30, actually beating it by a fair bit to an overall 3:23:24 which is fantastic. Planning to run my next marathon in April, hopefully with a little better pacing 😁

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you for tuning in! Finishing with a sprint is great, I could only wish! That's a great time, and good luck with the next one!

[@sylvaindore3190]

Thank you for the video. It brought me tears because I know the feelings. Ran 2 marathon and ITS TOUGH! Will run in Taipei in 2 weeks and I'll remember your video because I know the last kilometers will be tough. Thank you again.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you for all the kind words it means a lot! Good luck in two weeks, you'll kill it!

[@bernardovillarino]

Simply lovely... Congrats mate!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Appreciate you!

[@EthanRuns]

Also training for my first full. Your story is inspiring! Keep going bro!

[@AlexGaspar18]

You're gonna kill it! Best of luck

[@BrendanDavis-p9g]

Yess sirrrr!!! I was ahead of my time goal pacers (3;15) until mile 18… finished 3:27. A marathon is two half marathons and a 10k at the end!

[@AlexGaspar18]

It’s crazy difficult! Congrats on the run‼️😮‍💨

[@gabrielbest86]

That doesn’t make any sense

[@BrendanDavis-p9g]

@@gabrielbest86 figure of speech 😉

[@djoni5015]

Amazing content! Congrats for your first marathon! I run two marathons here in Brazil this year!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you and that's awesome! The scenery was probably beautiful

[@farhandikamursyid1300]

I'm currently training and preparing so i can run half marathon for next year. Just finished 6 5k races and it gets progressively better. Preparing for my virgin 10k in February and hope to get half marathon in the second half of 2025. Amen.

[@shawntaecolter4326]

Excellent video!!! Congrats!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💪

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you! 🙏

[@run_nelly]

well done young man - under 3:30! killed it! ive subscribed so i can watch your next one!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you for the support it means a lot! Glad to have you here 😁

[@nccch0]

Loves from Chile bro, keep going, and you’re not alone in this journey 🤍, let’s go! Amazing video 🏃🏻💨

[@AlexGaspar18]

Much appreciated bro! 🤝

[@AlanGarcia-cz7eb]

Congrats from germany...did a half marathon 3 weeks ago and my first marathon next year...loved youre story!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you! How did the half go?

[@AlanGarcia-cz7eb]

@AlexGaspar18 ...it was a trail run 21k...lots of hills...at 15k my legs cramped up...i finish at 2:26:30...not a great time but for first 21k ok...what do you think!?

[@AlexGaspar18]

@@AlanGarcia-cz7eb Give yourself credit you completed a half marathon! Keep at it

[@pchugh]

Just finished my 1st marathon(Philadelphia Marathon)!! My goal was just to finish! It was an awesome experience and love people of Philly that cheered all the runners! But I 100% agree with the title of this video! The Marathon is No Joke!!!!

[@AlexGaspar18]

It truly is no joke! The Philly crowd was probably amazing 😅

[@JoaoPedroCoelho-td1gx]

Congrats man 🎉🎉🎉

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you!

[@CleanDogz]

Thanks for sharing! Very inspiring!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@alrobcorncob]

Congratulations!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you! 😁

[@HugodaFonsecaG]

keep showing up!

[@AlexGaspar18]

You know it

[@PhilippTV1997]

Congrats! I'm currently training for my first marathon as well. Aiming for sub 4hrs. And everything below that is abolutely astonishing. So be proud of yourself

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you I appreciate it! Good luck with your training, I know you’ll smash your goal 👊

[@lucasamorimporto3300]

Bro, you did pretty well, everybody talks about the wall, no matter how much you train it, it will hit. I am training for the Miami Marathon next FEb25, also have a time goal, but at the end I just want to complete it. First race ever. 3:30 is the goal, lets see

[@AlexGaspar18]

It will certainly hit! Good luck with the race!

[@JonathanCardoz]

Congrats - super time! Nice video.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you so much!

[@KaineMakimoto]

Lets gooooooooooo!!!! Proud of you bro! Marathon #2 gonna go crazy

[@AlexGaspar18]

@@KaineMakimoto Couldn’t have done it without you 🤝 marathon #2? 😳

[@josemichaca840]

Congratulations Alex and fantastic video 🔥

[@AlexGaspar18]

I appreciate the support!

[@lionelescorrega7025]

Well done! I did my first marathon last month and I agree with you, it's no joke. I already had half marathon experience and lots of training under my belt and I thought I was going to finish the marathon with no issues but that was not the case. No cramps but I did have to use the washroom a couple of times and had to do a run walk at about 32km. I was well prepared with toilet paper so I do recommend runners to carry some. Congratulations and welcome to marathon running if you plan on doing another one. I know I am because now I just want to beat my time..and like that I am a marathon junkie.

[@AlexGaspar18]

It hits you out of nowhere! Thankfully I didn't have any washrooms issues

[@TheFiku]

great story telling. honestly insanely well produced. and congratulations on completing the race (its always a win), this is just a stepping stone to greatness Its only up from here. I have run 5 marathons and next year I will try attempting sub 3.

[@AlexGaspar18]

I appreciate that it really means a lot. Only up from here and you definitely got sub 3 in you!

[@NicoDuranCorre]

Dude nice video! i also ran my first marathon this year. Your time was insane fast for a first marathon! Thanks for the video 🤙

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you so much for tuning in! How’d it go?

[@NicoDuranCorre]

@ 4hrs! Next year plan is to be sub 3:30 we will see 🤙🏼😅

[@AlexGaspar18]

@@NicoDuranCorreYou got that in the bag!

[@menard_dee7832]

Congratulations bro! also ran the TWM this year! it was fulfilling! Kudos!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Let’s go! How was the experience for you?

[@janavishah9896]

Great video!!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you!

[@daaknait]

First marathon under 3:30? Holy cow, that's fast.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you!!!

[@Matt27720]

Congrats! Proud of you!!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thanks Matt!

[@jacoblozano1376]

Love this!! Proud of you Alex!!!!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thanks Jacob! You’re up next 😎

[@fiddler8595]

beautiful. well done!

[@AlexGaspar18]

I appreciate it!

[@corrymason9831]

congrats bro …. 😂😂😂😂😂 that “i’m never doing this again” had me rolling

[@AlexGaspar18]

It was the first thing on my mind 😅

[@corrymason9831]

😂😂😂😂 i have my first one coming up …. glad i watched this video

[@AlexGaspar18]

@@corrymason9831I wish you good luck! Soak in the scenery and enjoy it!

[@candidmotionsphotography7303]

Congrats. Loved your content

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you! That means a lot 😁

[@AndreasKriswanto1989]

I was in the red corral, I saw a guy with some dslr camera shooting towards my direction. And what are the odds that I started EXACTLY behind you at 4:28 😂😂 Congrats on your first marathon, Alex. That was very impressive time regardless the wall. I was on course for my PR too until the 34k mark, pulled my both hamstrings and constant cramps all the way to finish line. But, I think that’s a sign to love the grind even more. Let’s go back stronger!

[@AlexGaspar18]

That’s so funny 😂 glad we started together! I appreciate the kind words

[@franklinbenham5515]

Congratulations 🙌

[@AlexGaspar18]

Appreciate it!

[@pirii88]

Good job! Congrats.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you!

[@ajaymannam8491]

truly EPIC

[@AlexGaspar18]

Like you‼️

[@CharlieRunning1992]

Congrats! First of many

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you! And who knows 😅

[@pipes6414]

Congrats young man

[@AlexGaspar18]

Thank you it means a lot!

[@albertoEFC]

Dude you did a sub 3:30 marathon?!?! If this was your first then that is amazing.

[@AlexGaspar18]

Yessir my official time was 03:21:10 !

[@joaopedrolessa2242]

Congrats, Alex!

[@AlexGaspar18]

@@joaopedrolessa2242 I appreciate it!

[@TwiinStar1224]

Toronto was my first half this year. 7am is way too early to arrive lol. I was red corral and didn't even start my bike over until 7:30 (less than 10 min ride though). Great job on your first marathon!

[@AlexGaspar18]

Yeah maybe a little early, but I’m the kind of person who’s early for everything 😅 how did your half go?

[@ionutzsteaua]

1️⃣Bucharest Marathon 2022 : 3:51:31 2️⃣Milano Marathon 2023 : 3:28:22 3️⃣Valencia Marathon 2024 : 2:51:59 Trust the process 🏃‍♂️ Congratulations 🏅

[@AlexGaspar18]

That's crazy improvement, great work!

[@sylvainbauge]

I've run 7 marathons and my last one in 5 days (that's what we always say, right?) so it was inspiring to see this video. It's all fun and games until you enter the pain cave...then sh*t gets real

[@AlexGaspar18]

7 marathons is crazy great work! The pain cave isn’t very fun… 😅

[@mixinw1991]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AlexGaspar18]

🤝

[@TheAmazingHuman-Man]

I just ran a marathon this weekend, but I did the 5 person team relay and just blew past everyone hitting the wall while on fresh legs running like 3:30 pace past everyone trying to break 5. Felt kinda mean lol, but I was having a great time.

[@AlexGaspar18]

That sounds like so much fun, where did you do it?

[@TheAmazingHuman-Man]

@ Charlotte NC. Great weather too. About 55-60 and very sunny by 11-noon. Again, great for me, but probably not so great for the full marathon runners.

[@austinhall7235]

What do you think of the vaporfly 3s? I average about 7:00 miles to 7:15 in my Hoka mach 6s. Do the vaporflys help?

[@AlexGaspar18]

I really like them, although they are quite narrow. I haven’t had any experience with Hokas so I can’t say much about them 😅

[@RaphaelIgrisianu]

What was yout time goal?

[@AlexGaspar18]

3:20 was my initial goal, and I thought 3:15 was possible too 😅

[@ChristopherFerguson-xd7mn]

But what position did you come ?

[@AlexGaspar18]

866/6281 ‼️

[@Justin-uc8sc]

My man you filmed in RAW but didn’t colour grade 😭

[@AlexGaspar18]

I had to edit a lot of this on my phone, because the files were so big and my computer couldn’t handle it 😅 still happy with how it turned out