the nyc marathon

[@ConnorFranta]

This is a video i've wanted to make for years, and I genuinely can't believe I get to tell this story. I love you all so so much. Thank you again for everything. I DID IT ♥!!!!

[@jayshypinka1766]

I'm proud of you and also very happy for you. Congratulations

[@RobDogman]

So proud. You're nuts, but I'm happy for you. Congrats. When the monsters attack, you'll most likely out run them. While I get stomped or eaten!😂

[@emmajohnson1814]

🥰

[@cartonriley]

Connor you posting about something you love so much- long distance running- is the PERFECT distraction from the hell hole that is the state of the country. thank for you being our escape.

[@ConnorFranta]

happy as always to be a place of peace for everyone 💙

[@sydsvids]

congrats !!!!!! nothing incite more hope than seeing people achieve their dreams

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you! that was definitely the intention :)

[@mo-ft3ml]

omg miss sydney what are you doing here😭 not complaining though🙏

[@brunerguy1]

So happy for you, Connor. You've been part of my life for at least a decade. Thank you for continuing to share your life with us.

[@ConnorFranta]

this is such a sweet comment, thank you! :)

[@ProducerJoe]

I live in New York and have some friends who ran the Marathon. I was cheering them on and inadvertantly, I was rooting for you too!!! Congratulations on finishing under 3 hours - iconic.

[@iidamoi]

an insane time and a great achievement!! you did that!! congrats connor

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you!!

[@httfranta]

i got teary-eyed 😭💔 i'm so proud of you and your achievements! i'm far from being a runner, but this is such a beautiful example that you can achieve anything if you put in enough effort. i don’t know how, but your words always hit the mark exactly when i need to hear them. thank you for that, connor. i can’t wait to hear about your new achievements. 🎉❤

[@PBandH]

I teared up too.

[@tommyerickson2613]

CONGRATULATIONS CONNOR!!! 🎊 As a fellow runner, it brings me so much joy to see others succeed ✨️ Thank you for sharing such a special experience ❤

[@leeaskew9473]

Connor. you are such a beautiful human. Thank you for sharing your passions and your vulnerabilitys with all of us. Keep smiling you lovely man xxx

[@ConnorFranta]

this is so deeply kind of you to say 💙

[@sage9756]

this is so so so so so awesome! so so happy and proud for you! this is all your hard work paying off and you deserve to revel in this joy, congratulations

[@ConnorFranta]

aw thank you!

[@andrijor]

Proud of you!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you 😭

[@naff_tm]

con, your passion over the years has been so palpable, I've found myself involuntarily associating running with you. I can't imagine the joy you must feel making your dreams a reality! you are living proof that ambition, dedication, and hard work can take you far, and watching you cross the finish line (both literally and figuratively) has us beaming with pride! thank you for always being a beacon of hope simply by living your life and taking us along for the ride! love you beyond words, our runner and track star 🥹🏁🏃💖

[@Smart_Think]

Connor, your ability to go from crying and talking life lessons directly into a sponsored shpeel about sneakers, is truly intense! 😂 congrats on the marathon sir

[@ConnorFranta]

hahahaha, years of emotional expansion and practice ;)

[@danieldossey3623]

Was not expecting to cry in this video! Incredibly proud of you! And I have to also say that the editing & aesthetics on this video are TOP-TIER! You're amazing!

[@EmilyAsen]

crying with you. so happy and proud for you. 😍💜

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you☺

[@888radishman]

I almost never like or comment on videos, but this one is really special and touching. Congratulations, thank you for inspiring all of us too! ❤

[@meredithwallace4043]

i am so in awe of you!!!!! i could never even run 1 mile!!!!! wow!!!!!! you are meant for this connor!!!!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

how kind is this! thank you so much :)

[@joeykidney]

wow congrats connor!!!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you, joey! 😊

[@teejayy2130]

Prime Connor😊 you deserve the emotion❤

[@diegofranco3660]

I’m so happy for you! This was very motivating! Thank you ❤

[@TheJonah1956]

Proud of You Connor!

[@calvind2054]

Connor, why I am not that surprised that you conquered is that you always conquer. Congratulations on meeting your best goal ever. ❤

[@vickyfrois]

Oh Connie!! I cried with you too. Very proud! Congratulations!!!

[@juicebox7020]

ABSOLUTELY LEGENDARY. SO PROUD OF YOU!

[@joeyhernandez5779]

Ah congrats!! It’s crazy to see your progress and you continuing to achieve under 3 hours in NYC! You have inspired me so much for over a decade and continue to do so. I see you continue to accomplish more and more, it makes me tell my self to continue as well

[@noraokafor8668]

I 've been on a break from training my half marathon due to injury, and after the election I've been losing motivation to go back. This video reminded me why I'm doing this, and the reason I'm going back, Connor! Congratulations!!! I cried with you, much love always

[@softestecho]

connor this actualy makes me so fucking happy man. I'm so happy for you 🥹🫶

[@aydanmalkoc]

Loved this video! This year’s nyc marathon was my first marathon and I took 1.5 hours longer than you did but I did it!! The feeling of accomplishment (and hunger) is real. Can’t wait to do it again next year!

[@ava.e.c]

Congrats, Connor!! So proud of you!! A huge achievement!!

[@nolanbrown9200]

Congratulations Connor!!! 🎉

[@ConnorFranta]

tysm :')

[@paigebohlen8967]

YAY CONNOR!! I started running again last Monday after seeing you finish under 3hrs. Totally inspired me to run a marathon. I’ve always wanted to. Thanks for reminding me 😂

[@alexandre_sa]

I'm so thankful to the Frantas, seriously. They raised you such a precious human being! Imagine having just one life and then spending it always to do good for others, always inspiring others, always searching for the best in yourself, in the world and all the situations possible (even when it's not that easy). More than a decade following what you do and still I never get tired of saying: you're one of the most kind hearted, bright spirit, best examples that we find on earth nowadays. It's like, the world doesn't deserve you, and still you deserve the whole world. Keep being great, people like you bring light to the humanity!

[@tildebundgaard8287]

its so rewarding seeing someone so purely proud of them self - congratulations on hitting that incredible accomplishment!

[@ConnorFranta]

🥹💙

[@POTATO-ph8bq]

So so proud of you!! I’m watching this after failing to break my pr of 22:40 my whole cross country season lol. You are unreal

[@ConnorFranta]

you'll get there! :)

[@kat.h00]

connor!!!!! you have no idea how happy it is for for me to hear how well you did in NYC (my hood!!) after following you for literally a decade 🥺 as a fellow marathoner, currently training for my second race (also for charity but in honor of my late grandfather), your story is one i can only dream of but strive to replicate to my best ability ❤️ 2:58 after years of hard work and dedication is truly a feat that is so so hard to comprehend (even as a runner), especially on such a tough course like NYC!!! beautiful recap and execution. genuinely the best outcome for someone who couldn’t deserve it more.

[@HELLOIMADRIANsalinas]

We are so PROUD of you Connor!!! YOU DID IT!!!! I know I’m a bit late to this video, but you absolutely scored this king, and you truly deserved this awarding moment, we all love you as not just as a creator but as a person that truly spreads the message of helping others understand; courage, love, kindness, strength, compassion and solidarity, and we are so so SO dearly thankful and proud of you of all that you’ve achieved, so I hope you continue to celebrate and enjoy this victory FOREVER, because again YOU DESERVED THIS 🥳🥹🫶🏼🫂❤️✨✨✨

[@amyt.7401]

Congratulations!! You should be soooo proud of yourself! Love an uplifting story🫶🏻

[@Elizabeth.Crawford]

I did not expect to be crying this morning... Congrats Connor!!

[@violasolberg3888]

I’m so proud of you con

[@georgiaroselyon]

congratulations connor!! what an awesome achievement. it’s so great seeing you excel in something you love and enjoy so much

[@miker648]

Congratulation!!! What a great achievement, "You can do it", and you did.

[@ConnorFranta]

🥹

[@nynyaangelicamartin]

Wasn't ready to cry at 9am this morning. JADOREEEEE SO WHOLESOME SO INSPIRING SO CUTE

[@kevinmendoza1520]

Congrats! I ran my first marathon this year and there is SO MUCH that can go wrong, but glad you felt good and crushed it!

[@stethompson]

congrats!!!!! runners understand runners, and as a runner I got so emotional watching the video, and so happy for you!

[@soumipaik]

incredibly proud of you, con hon! at this moment i feel so humane to feel this much happy to see someone (whom i of course, do not know personally), achieving something very important for himself. it says so much about our emotional capabilities as human beings. thank you for being vulnerable, being goofy and being proud of yourself. we all are proud of you. you deserve this happiness. 🪽

[@13cherriess]

i love that i can always come back to ur channel and now im surrounded by positive energy. ur books still have a very special place in my shelf, im glad i grew up w u

[@kelseelangseth]

Congratulations Connor. Everytime you post a new video , it makes me happy . I will always appreciate you. Love you so much.

[@goldenvisions1]

Congratulations! I'm so happy to see your joy at reaching your goal. Reach your hand over your shoulder and give yourself a huge pat on your back. You're so right-reaching our goals depends so much on persistence. Thanks for sharing your adventure and joy.

[@lyfewithoutmusic]

Thats amazing! Congratulations, Connor! 💙💙💙

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you :)

[@lyfewithoutmusic]

@@ConnorFranta next up, boston! ;)

[@velvettwine]

as a fellow runner (though more of the 400-800m track kind) the feeling of a "barrier"-PB is truly unmatched!! proud of u

[@acdesignerx]

I’m a newer runner & hearing abt ur experience is so inspiring :’) Ty for sharing ur experience!! Love this !!

[@shaunfidler]

I can’t help but feel the passion through this video! Great job Connor!! 🎉

[@carlosbravo6069]

Congratulations Connor on having a great run in the marathon keep up the good work you are doing inspiring others to try and better themselves

[@anastasiapryputen9832]

aaaaaaaa a new video from Connor ❤️ thank you, love you!

[@ConnorFranta]

he's back back back again

[@anastasiapryputen9832]

@@ConnorFranta and we are super happy about that! and also proud of you 🥹

[@___dae]

it just gives me immense pleasure for seeing you grow from the grassroots to the clouds in the skies 🎉 love love love from Nagaland ❤☺️

[@priscillareyes1999]

I’m so proud of you, King! You did it❤️I know it was a dream come true for you and it was all for a good cause too. I love this for you. King of running!!!😌🏃💯

[@emiyonce]

im so fucking proud of you. please never stop being the sunshine 😭❤️

[@alvy_games]

Congrats Connor, such an awesome achievement! Thanks for keeping the Strava kids fed and for repping the no music gang :)

[@guip]

i was watching the Martha Stewart documentary, and something clicked for me. you are my Martha Stewart of aesthetics. I think, “oh f*ck, how does he have SO GOOD TAAAASTE?” I feel so bad looking at my stuff, photos, and everything. but you are an ideal, an inspiration. I’m glad I ’ve been following you for more than 10 years, Connor. I’m 28 now, and I feel you are my slightly older brother who has some good advice about…well, everything. it’s been a great journey. i love you. there, I said it. :)

[@hawkwardzombie]

i’ve been watching your videos for years. this past week has been…chaotic to say the least, but to hear this news just made me cry all the happy tears. i am SO proud of you 💛

[@victoriasofia24]

so proud of you 🥹🥹 congratulations !!!!!

[@freddleton]

Congrats!! So proud of you for achieving this!

[@dexterbentley6336]

That’s awesome! Congrats, Connor! 🎊

[@levibeknitting]

Congrats!!! Your enthusiasm is infectious :)

[@tuftofflowers]

Cried tears of joy! So proud of you, Connor!

[@chloeroloson]

That is really so exciting. When I was a kid, I went to the Marine Corps marathon to cheer on my dad and I know how difficult it can be to complete it, yet alone achieve a goal like this. Congratulations 🎉 I'm really glad you wanted to share this story with all of us. The sense of accomplishment you have in yourself when you achieve a goal that you've been working towards for so long is really special. I hope you have more of these moments in the future too!

[@louisegibson2356]

we are all so proud of you Connor!!!

[@user-im4by5xx8s]

Congrats!!🥳 happy for you 🤍🫶🏻 been following you for years now and you inspire me to do my best 🥺

[@georgieamaya1828]

Would love a video on your tips for getting started with running. I have terrible stamina and I know everyone starts somewhere but it just seems embarrassing to start running, people seeing it in gyms or public spaces and not being good at it. I used to run when I was young and loved it but now I’m too anxious. Congratulations Connor you never fail to inspire me deep to my core in a way no one else can

[@carmeladavis9594]

So excited for you!!!! Congrats

[@ConnorFranta]

💙💙💙💙

[@lesliesabrina]

queen of running fr

[@analuisa-nw9pn]

🥺🥺🥺 oh my god Connor, congratulations!! I've been watching you for I don't know how many years now and this made me so happy I almost cried, for a whole load of reasons, thank you I needed this this morning

[@brynnexsmile]

ahhhh I was waiting for this post!! congratulations, connor! absolutely adore your drive and love for the run

[@ConnorFranta]

💙💙💙

[@pjsneds]

so happy for you dude!!! i cried seeing you just feel the pure joy!

[@camera0bsessedx]

connor this is amazing!!!! congrats, so proud of you!!

[@drewjamespatrick4054]

Pure Gold!!! Congratulations on all levels!!! You did it! Cheers and Congrats with Love!

[@kimberly0840]

I’m so happy for you Connor!

[@johncedarleaf224]

Beautiful!!! You were crying and I was crying watching!

[@tammyree6200]

So Flippin' HAPPY for you!! Glad you enjoyed every moment and reveled in the results!!

[@paytonpetter]

Connor that actually so insane, I’m not a runner AT ALL, I find it very interesting though so I looked up who won first (In the 2024 New York City Marathon, Abdi Nageeye from the Netherlands won the men’s race with a time of 2:07:39, while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya took the women’s title, finishing in 2:24:35  . In the wheelchair divisions, Daniel Romanchuk and Susannah Scaroni, both from the USA, clinched the men’s and women’s titles with times of 1:36:31 and 1:48:05, respectively ) that’s so insane that you got so close to those times you KILLED IT. Being first or last doesn’t matter you all killed it regardless but so proud of you that’s such an achievement. Proud of you !

[@ConnorFranta]

haha aw, you're too kind! thank you so much :)

[@lena5551]

i was tracking you the whole time and was so impressed by your pace. i was so confident you'd achieve your goal! im so proud of you! huge congratulations, connor 🫶🏻

[@ConnorFranta]

that's so kind of you, wow! :')

[@sytmor]

This video gives me so much hope when the world feels so dark right now. Thank you for sharing and congrats Connor!!

[@ConnorFranta]

❤❤❤

[@dnpbrat]

i’m so happy to see you happy

[@garyg6000]

Way to go, Connor !! It's good a accomplish what we set out to do.

[@gleekwithbowtie]

congratulations! genuinely happy for you.

[@irenechaves4820]

so happy for you!!!

[@ConnorFranta]

♥♥♥

[@ownyourcrazy8734]

Congratulations. The stars aligned for you. Keep dreaming and achieving.

[@fandomsjm]

im so proud of you dad!

[@hanielftw]

Thanks Connor! This made me have a human moment. Thank you for sharing, inspiring, and affirming.

[@chrxstxna13]

so happy for you!! congrats!!!

[@ItsATwinThingvlogs]

so proud of you Connor, congrats!! :)

[@sameliterally]

I'm crying all over again with ya, Connor Congrats again!

[@13cherriess]

this stranger on the internet is proud of u 💓

[@thebabyperks]

Congratulations! What an amazing achievement. I’ve loved following your running journey 💛

[@ConnorFranta]

💙💙💙

[@nerina_m]

it's so great to hear how everything leading towards this really big dream of yours was telling you that the result would be amazing, and it was! i'm so proud of you ❤️❤️❤️ and happy to see you happy

[@stepcots]

Congratulations! So thrilled for you …

[@mirellacastro9907]

Thank you for sharing Connor. Reminds me that hard-work pays off.

[@winfriedtheis5767]

Congratulations on your marathon success!

[@ConnorFranta]

thank you!

[@lidiamason1735]

Congratulations Connor!!! We are so proud of you ❤

[@thesoupbird]

breaking the 3 hour barrier feels otherworldly! congratulations!