Can I Make $10,000 from Fun Runs in a Year? || Ep. 2

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
  • #runner #marathoner #halfmarathon #roadrace #10kchallenge #canpamttdipmiocy
    In this video, I race the Utah Valley Half Marathon, and update my progress on making $10,000 in prize money as a non-professional athlete. This race was a ton of fun, and things are getting interesting with this challenge.
    First video in the series (Bloomsday 12k):
    • Can I Make $10,000 fro...
    2021 Utah Valley Footage from the Crocs Running Family's Channel:
    • Benjamin Pachev, 1:06:...

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  • @rinotz7
    @rinotz7 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +73

    Bro casually dropped a 1.03 and made no big deal about it lol

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Well it was downhill ;)

  • @justoutlaw6423
    @justoutlaw6423 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +95

    Maybe not a pro but your results are level pro.

  • @sequoahhicksjr
    @sequoahhicksjr 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

    This is genuinely one of the most creative series on TH-cam

  • @triathlontimmy
    @triathlontimmy 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    That thumbnail made me laugh - In Benjamins, $10,000 is about 1 inch tall in a single stack.

  • @OandCoGames
    @OandCoGames 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    This is a brilliant idea for a series.

  • @tommykirk9796
    @tommykirk9796 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Great video keep going strong 💪

  • @elliotb1616
    @elliotb1616 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    1:03 🤯 nice job man

  • @theiy_amo
    @theiy_amo 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I subscribed so I can follow your journey in this series. Let's go!

  • @mattwoodywoodRT
    @mattwoodywoodRT 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video. keep pushing!

  • @masterh49
    @masterh49 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You earned yourself a sub. Well done on the 1.03.

  • @peternicholas4750
    @peternicholas4750 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Such a fun series!

  • @KimRahn
    @KimRahn 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I'm invested! You got this!

  • @mitchandprince
    @mitchandprince 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Great work brother, I don’t think I can even run 1 mile in 4:50, but I’m working on it 😂

  • @irbisgoodman
    @irbisgoodman 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice videos series!! 18% completed!

  • @jackiego1
    @jackiego1 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Would take a season or so in South Korea if you’re faster than 31 min 10km. $1,000 $500 for all the big races. Winner’s around 31 usually.

  • @clintdickens3825
    @clintdickens3825 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can't wait to see how you do in Duluth.

  • @MrJoeolive
    @MrJoeolive 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The half at Grandma's is pretty competitive. Best of luck!

  • @Race2BFit
    @Race2BFit 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    He is so much like the guy from ICarly!! I love this series ❤️🦾

  • @Benogan
    @Benogan 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Let’s go! Minnesota doesn’t know what’s coming

  • @OasisMain
    @OasisMain 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Your channel has been coming out with such great content! With consistency too! Have you thought about racing trail/ultra races in the future? Im sure you could win some money within that sphere of running, with possible front running success.

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Glad you like it! I have thought about it, and right now I don’t have any plans to race trail/ultra. I like the roads better right now, and the time commitment is too much right now to run longer than what I’m already doing. But maybe some day!

    • @MartinH_-_-_1
      @MartinH_-_-_1 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mottesen_runs There is sub ultra trail races! Stuff like the recent Go pro games have v decent prize money. they range from VK up to like 21k

  • @tversetti
    @tversetti 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You need to push that $10k number up, almost $2k in three weeks!

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It’s not a sustainable pace - race opportunities with good prize money are not consistent. I think 10k will be very difficult!

  • @iRunfastXC
    @iRunfastXC 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    YESSIRRRR!

  • @lexington476
    @lexington476 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I've never won prize money at like a running event. when you get a prize like that, do they give you cash at the race or do they give you a check or I imagine a few races like mail you a check like six weeks later 🙂.
    What about taxes? do they withhold taxes on prize money of a certain level?
    The only prize money I've won is in bicycle races, and that was real low stuff like a couple $10, one time I won $25 😎... And that was all handed out in cash

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Yeah it depends on the event, but it’s generally a check either day of, or weeks later. and you have to provide the race with a w-2 form for taxes.

  • @Wafflebro
    @Wafflebro 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    as someone running garry bjorklund in 3 days hearing you mention it was like a jump scare

  • @civilizedlemur9410
    @civilizedlemur9410 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You’re a beast

  • @jordanross634
    @jordanross634 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How do you like to cool down from a race or hard work out? Do you do any static stretching?

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  11 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I'm not much of a stretcher - except I do dynamic stretches pre workout/race. I usually just do at least 10 minutes easy jog after.

  • @hunta827
    @hunta827 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    I hope you were wearing reflective pants while running at 5:15am Michael. I don’t want you to get hit by a car!

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      I appreciate the concern! The road was closed for the race ;)

  • @jacobduplessis6970
    @jacobduplessis6970 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I watched bro change the title like a minute ago

  • @SpiritTheGhoul.
    @SpiritTheGhoul. 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Michael, if you’re looking to make some more money, I bet their sponsors who would love to sponsor you on TH-cam

  • @WelshPortato
    @WelshPortato 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video man! Also I don't mean to be rude, but how old are you? You look super youthful!

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m 29! I’ll take it haha

  • @JacobBumgarner
    @JacobBumgarner 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Keep going dude! Calmer or less obnoxious music in your monologues would be great.
    Also make sure the music is much softer than your voice.

  • @lucaslesarge3644
    @lucaslesarge3644 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    No way you’re coming to Duluth ima have to say hi 😅

  • @sterlingb7075
    @sterlingb7075 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Can you also include the cost of registration? Or if you get a bib for free, let us know! Thanks

  • @Caleb-tg2ou
    @Caleb-tg2ou 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think it would be cool if you did another running challenge, kind of like the one where you tried to run past as many church buildings in 5 miles. Just an idea 😁

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That was a lot of fun, I'll come up with more for sure

    • @Caleb-tg2ou
      @Caleb-tg2ou 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mottesen_runs awesome 🤙🏻

  • @edouardthomas2035
    @edouardthomas2035 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice ! but the music is too loud relative to your voice, especially at the beginning

  • @smegheadish
    @smegheadish 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dang, if not pro, certainly elite! Have you qualified for an Olympic trials marathon before??

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha about that.. you can watch my earliest videos to see my story, but the short answer is no. Missed the OTQ by 55 seconds

    • @smegheadish
      @smegheadish 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @mottesen_runs wow.. keep up the good work!

  • @nicholaslillis5008
    @nicholaslillis5008 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Kinda crazy that you missed the olympic trials standard given that you just ran a 63:49...Are you just in way better shape now?

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      It was the muscle cramping :/ I still think I was in better shape when I ran 2:18 whilst my calves were seizing up lol

  • @DoucetThomas
    @DoucetThomas 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey your videos are really cool but try to have your background music a bit quieter because that getting in the way of your voice. But great video otherwise keep it up!

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  2 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the feedback! I definitely rushed through the edits on this one

    • @DoucetThomas
      @DoucetThomas วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mottesen_runs That's fine! Can't wait to follow along!

  • @nicancelin3714
    @nicancelin3714 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mad pace. Not professional but elite for sure.

  • @kiltrokills5527
    @kiltrokills5527 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +118

    Make the title shorter and thumbnail better like running into a pile of money. You will get more views.

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +40

      Working on it😅
      it’s the hardest part of TH-cam for me lol

    • @FoShayRuns
      @FoShayRuns 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​​@@mottesen_runs
      I cooked up an idea💡
      Thumbnail
      - **Image**: A split-screen with two images:
      - On the left, a close-up of you looking exhausted and sweaty, maybe taken right after finishing a race.
      - On the right, a clear shot of you holding a big check or a sign showing "$200" in bold text.
      - **Text on Thumbnail**: “$10,000 to Go Pro?”
      Title
      - “Can I Earn $10,000 and Go Pro in Running?”
      You can even photoshop eluid kipchoge or other Pro runners in the background to gather more attention. Lmk how that sounds

    • @Ron7644
      @Ron7644 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Just AI generate it and photoshop yourself into it

    • @teamkahlich1814
      @teamkahlich1814 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

      lol I clicked bc of the new title and thumbnail good advice

    • @kiltrokills5527
      @kiltrokills5527 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@mottesen_runs Haha you actually did it! Now $100,000 from TH-cam in a year!

  • @krakhour2
    @krakhour2 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Must pay better than they use too. I must have won 50 races at your age and I dont remember any of them paying cash. I got a 50 dollar gift certificate once. Most of the time you pay 30 bucks to win a 10 dollar medal

    • @mottesen_runs
      @mottesen_runs  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah, Surely they do pay a lot better now.
      I also don’t run many small events, and target the bigger more competitive ones intentionally which helps

  • @General1Cal
    @General1Cal 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If you cut your hair high and tight probably lose 5% per mile. But you make it work.

    • @jaro6985
      @jaro6985 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Drafting optimization would help a few percent too, running beside another runner takes more effort than behind. But, we are still talking a few percent not much.

  • @mrburb
    @mrburb 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Enjoy this! Always wondered how much non-pros could earn.

  • @BigMummyLongLegs
    @BigMummyLongLegs 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    😅so casual and laidback running a 63min HM love it!