Willie Geist Completes NYC Marathon, Raises Money For Michael J. Fox Foundation

Willie Geist ran and completed his first New York City Marathon on Sunday, raising nearly $300K to help the Michael J. Fox Foundation fight Parkinson’s disease. Willie joins Morning Joe to discuss his experience.
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Willie Geist Completes NYC Marathon, Raises Money For Michael J. Fox Foundation

[@joane.3533]

Michael J Fox and his wife Tracey coming out to hug you....classy!!!!!

[@elaineburnett5230]

Very classy🤗

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Bless them both.

[@rodneyboehner3007]

Wow, running a marathon with Hitlery giving you the seig heil! Hope MSNBC had a Leni Riefenstahl to video tape the moment.

[@stephensmith211]

God Bless Willie, thanks for the gift to The Michael J. Fox Foundation. From a Parkie

[@rayjay238]

I love 💘 the hug with Michael J. Fox

[@brendabiery324]

I have Myasthenia Gravis and this is under the same category as MS and Parkinson's, so thank you Willie.

[@ktinxx]

Well done, Willie!!! Congrats to you for this amazing feat! I can still hear the buzz from the experience in your voice, truly heart-warming, and for such a valid cause, bravo!👏👏👏

[@babesimmons4017]

As a healthcare worker I know for a fact Michael J Fox Foundation is a wonderful organization! Kudos to Willie!!!

[@elaineburnett5230]

I love Michael J. Fox...I didn't know he lived in NYC...Makes me love him more!

[@danriley5848]

Congratulations Willie and thank you for helping the MJF foundation it's a great cause. I lost my brother to Parkinson's it's a horrible disease and any help that they get is fantastic.

[@pisces363]

This is very inspiring. If Willie Geist can run 26 miles in under 4 hours; I should be able to walk more than 5 miles in 2 hours. I thought that was good for a couch potato, but; I feel like that was nothing compared to this.

[@_BSH_1971]

This is really cool Willie. 💙🤩✌🏽

[@VegetarianTrex]

Good job Willie. That's an impressive time and amount f money raised.

[@lesleyghostdragon3149]

Congratulations, Willie Geist!!! You are such a bighearted, adorable man doing good works and inspiring others. My eyes were stinging as my soul smiled through this whole piece. The hugs and joy from Michael J. Fox and that exuberant Stephanie Rhule throwing herself into your arms!!! Love it! Such a wonderful story of a wonderful man bringing joy to our world. Thank you for it all xoxo

[@slantedshark3853]

Congrats Willie. Ive been listening to u talk about this for weeks and im super glad you were able to see Michael during your run. I know you were hoping to see him but to be able to give him a hug during the race, man I cant imagine the feeling. Congrats yet again man just awesome!!

[@princesskat814]

Willie, you are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing all of this.

[@michaelstraughn6625]

Great job, Willie!

[@dianaturner54]

Thank you Willie just ignore those comments that are not very nice good job and thank you again

[@pattysylvanbutterfly433]

Well done Willie…looking good! You’re just a decent, good human being….along with being a wonderful journalist & a great example to your children. Your father would be so proud. Thank you for all you do, & what you did for the Michael J. Fox Parkinsons Foundation. All the best!

[@AnyoneCanSee]

Hahaha - that is the worst math I've ever heard. He is correct in saying Roger Bannister was the first (recorded) person to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Now if you ran 26 miles, all at 4 minutes, you would complete a marathon in 1 hour 44 minutes. 26 x 4 minutes = 104 minutes and 104 minutes is 1hour 44 minutes, not 3 hours 58 minutes. The fastest marathon ever run was 2 hours and 1 minute. I honestly cannot understand what math he is doing as he seems to have taken 3 minutes 58 seconds and made it 3 hours and 58 minutes and thinks that equals a marathon. This would be true is some weird decimal miles and minute system that doesn't exist.

[@albertlopez4956]

Where are the star hosts of FOX? The only thing Hannity or Tucker raise is paranoia.

[@carolshaw6884]

I just watched Patriot Purge this weekend it was hard to find since I don't watch Fox news. It was a good documentary one that follows what I seen happening Jan 6th from the live streamers.

[@albertlopez4956]

@@carolshaw6884 Then you saw how they will try to insult your intelligence with alternate facts. The world watch everything unfolded and their job is to twist reality. The goal: Party vs Country.

[@carolshaw6884]

@@albertlopez4956 You might want to find out who in your government is against the people in the country. Something isn't adding up when the cops are involved

[@albertlopez4956]

@@carolshaw6884 The reality is that the insurrection was created by false assumptions of fraud. The taking of a government using false narrative has been the tool used by fascist regimes throughout history. Nothing different here. You can speculate all you want, but until you can prove it, they will be speculations and in the hands of the wrong people will become a tool to instigate what you saw jan 6th.

[@carolshaw6884]

@@albertlopez4956 That still doesn't explain the cops being involved opening doors giving out tours

[@judyshallstrom415]

I'm so impressed, and what a wonderful cause to support! And you didn't even muss your hair!

[@dennislarson9560]

Willie, I still miss your Dad on CBS Sunday Morning, he always found stories that no one else even looked for. I was not aware that he was so sick. God bless!

[@zazatv6822]

Congratulations Willi good job 🎉🎉

[@js.neveragain]

Great job Willie🥰

[@TTownTim]

As good a guy as his Dad... can't give higher praise than that. Love you guys!!!!

[@peacenow4456]

Willie is such a lovely lovely man. I know his dear Dad is proud! Michael and Steph great soul helpers!

[@andrearenee7845]

Thanks Willie!!

[@biddenharryass4573]

Let's Go Smelly Pants

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

congrats Will !! under 4hr real good !!!

[@tamugray2650]

so proud of willie geist, very inspriring.

[@seasonschange4337]

Congratulations this is Truly a life experience you'll never forget. Very nice M J FOX came out to hug you. BRAVO!!!!

[@kimberlysilva4691]

Congratulations Willie !!👏

[@raould2590]

Awesome Willie! Congratulations!!!

[@msoperator510]

👏🌷👏🌷👏

[@heyheytaytay]

I lost my father to Parkinson's as well. Can't tell you how much I appreciate this Willie.

[@jesusavila452]

Way to go Willie!! Great cause made it even better.

[@Newylife]

Awesome work, Willie! You haven't just made your dad proud, you've made everyone impacted by Parkinson's proud 💙💙💙

[@catherinehendrickson2809]

Thank You Willie. Thank You All.💯👍❤👍

[@cynthiagrape1627]

We knew Willie was a good guy!

[@annsmith6794]

Congratulations Willie on your great accomplishment. As a Canadian who is so proud of Michael J Fox, thank you for choosing his foundation as your charity. I am sure your father is proud of you too.I also had tears when he hugged you. See you soon on Morning Joe.

[@bruce8321]

Two amazing Foxes and both Canadian. Michael and Terry. One with Park and one with Cancer. Thanks Willie you are a good decent man.

[@davidcoleman757]

Congratulations. That's a great time and a heck of an achievement.

[@moonwalk104]

great job finishing the race

[@aldasilva8847]

Congratulations!

[@denisehall4818]

Look at you,Willie.

[@jackiepollard3651]

Willie's my favourite host here. Good for him! I did the Detroit/Windsor 1/2 marathon a dozen years ago. It IS exhilarating!

[@rayevansharrell9773]

Thank you Willie. You are the best.

[@ruthdepew7212]

I think most of us know someone with Parkinson. Thanks to Willie and all who support the cause.

[@scph321]

I love Stephanie R !!!

[@BeegirlsHoneyHouse]

👍💙🌎🇺🇸Great job Willie‼️

[@cindeeblake2739]

Good for you. We are proud of you

[@thediddymen1408]

Well done Willy...... I'm out of breath doing that in a car !!

[@judiesuh6858]

Well done Willie Geist! Congratulations~🙏👍👏

[@patrolmasters5891]

Well done Willie!

[@marywallace4086]

Good for you Willie!

[@Liam1694u]

@2:50 you're just a little off there in your history lesson. You mixed up a guy running only one mile in under 4 minutes with a guy running 26.2 miles in under 4 hours. No one has ever run a 4min/mile marathon. That's superhuman. Nevertheless, a sub 4 hr marathon is a great milestone to break. Good job.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

I know. This was the worst math ever. A 4-minute marathon would be 1 hour and 40minutes. 26x4 = 104. He seemed to just move his mile speed two decimal places and think it was correct. He said 3:58 minute mile is the same as a 3-hour 58-minute marathon.

[@williameddy1662]

@@AnyoneCanSee This is a good reminder that the men/women we see on television , and , in the public eye , such as actors , musicians, and politicians, are just ordinary people , with all the foibles of the " ordinary Joe " . ( Still , the guy seemed so sure of himself , without any awareness of how bad his math really was . It should also be noted that no one corrected him . Did they miss it , or , did they just decide to pretend that nothing was wrong ? )

[@eddwo2]

@@AnyoneCanSee Right, if you could run a marathon at 4 minutes a mile it would take you less than 2 hours, not just less than 4. So he was going at less than half the pace of Roger Bannister. That said, the fastest ever time for someone to complete a marathon is just over 2 hours, so it is possible to do it nearly as fast, but that’s top athletes, not amateurs doing it for charity.

[@michaellynn7745]

Congrats and great story! My knees can't take the pounding anymore, so my running days are over. Kudos to you for your strength and tenacity and all the support you received for a worthy cause.

[@kitwright4566]

thanks willie! (man with parkinsons from western colorado)

[@kellykimball2099]

Congrats 👏🎊👏🎊

[@gretahelphrey7842]

“It’s a mind game,” not so much…It’s a heart game. Bless you, Willie!

[@VisibleSoundVideo]

God bless you and the cause.

[@joanhyde1745]

Congratulations to Willie Geist!. The contribution to the Michael J. Fox Foundation is awesome !

[@see9034]

GO Willie GO!!!!

[@sonoransaguaro3786]

🌵yea Willie! yea! Great Congratulations!! My Mom passed in 2009, at age 88 from Parkinson's. And it IS devastating to watch thru the years!! Thank you for ALL YOU DO to help!!🙏😎🌵🌞🌴May you see many, many more sunny days!💖

[@maryvought9244]

Always loved Willie. Thank you!

[@starsaligninthesky]

Awesome job Willie!

[@richardcoreno]

It's the greatest feeling in the world -- no matter the finish time.

[@skycloudtraveler7786]

Congrats Willie!!!!!

[@jasonfaulkner8644]

This clip is NOT fluff. Its humanity. Thank you and congratulations Willie. Thankyou MJF too.

[@sarapulford5957]

🇬🇧 Well done Willie.

[@loranv3435]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING WILLE TEARS OF JOY, LOVE FROM ONTARIO, CANADA. GREAT JOB BROTHER.

[@twstf8905]

Awesome 👍

[@davidwhitaker6580]

YEAH WILLIE AND FAMILY...!!

[@kelgreen99]

"GO WILLLIE!!!!"

[@McLKeith]

Under four hours is very good. Good job Willie.

[@danlhendl]

Amazing

[@corrupt454]

CONGRATS, Willie!!! That's an amazing accomplishment!!!

[@markarnsberg1591]

You Rock🙏🙏🙏🐲

[@gnirolnamlerf593]

How can there be only 36,700 views of this a couple of days later and how on earth can there be 21 people who gave it a thumbs down? It was so moving to see Michael J. Fox out there ready to give Willie a hug and encourage him. Bravo to Willie and Michael and to everyone at Morning Joe and MSNBC for promoting Willie's run.

[@butterfly21375]

Congratulation to Willie Geist to help raise $300k for Michael J. Fox. God Bless.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

Go, Willie, go! Congratulations!👍🏻😊 A very worthy cause.

[@alutious]

25 thumbs down? Why? Btw Roger Bannister ran a 4 minute mile not a 4 hour marathon. Willie was not running a 4 minute mile. Welcome to the club Willie. 99 more finishes to get to the next club

[@Miapetdragon69]

CONGRATS Willle...!!!!😁

[@dannydunn802]

Woa, this is heavy

[@carlostrivinos9947]

Wonderful!!!

[@garypollio4960]

congrats Willie. I've done NY twice. Great marathon.

[@jekempton62609]

Anyone else feel like Willie is the love child of Donald Ressler and Jason Bourne? I'm about 99% certain.

[@babyteano1977]

9:13 no big corporate donors because they will not get anything back from it.

[@js.neveragain]

WELL DONE WILLIE 👏🏻 CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏🏻

[@drichard12]

Willie is awesome

[@toniabowie5487]

I did 18.5 for breast cancer and nearly died. 24.6 ewwww

[@MS-wg6xs]

Incredible!

[@laurajenadam]

Huge congrats Willie... what an achievement 👏

[@derrytaylor7417]

What a Great Guy Willy Geist is !!!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️⚘⚘

[@BarbaraC02]

Wow. So inspiring.

[@jeffhogue1245]

Willie Geist, like his father, has a heart of gold. 💛

[@stephenreddy3089]

did Trump and mega hats run

[@masquarra]

Bless you! What a great story

[@jamesl9371]

I don’t know but I think he’s way off about saying that Willie ran at the same pace as Roger Bannister. Running 26 miles at 4 minutes per mile is 1 hour 40 minutes

[@rosaliofetalbo8805]

Kudos to the participants.

[@t.k.1448]

Great feel good story for a great cause.

[@dawnoceanside7300]

Stephanie Ruhls!!!

[@sandyarmstrong6511]

CONGRATULATIONS 🍾

[@binghi6018]

Joe you are.the best

[@laurahodge2831]

That's awesome!!!