Runner's Weekend - Chicago Marathon 2023
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Chicago Marathon is more than just a race. It's meet and greets, shakeout runs, and deep dish pizza. Come with me for this year's weekend-long party that is the Chicago Marathon 2023.
0:00 intro
0:43 Marathon expo
3:42 Meet and Greet
5:03 Marking the shakeout run
6:18 Pizza Shakeout
8:09 Bandit Popup
9:19 Flatlay
9:40 Skyline Hospitality Suite
11:24 Chicago Marathon 2023
13:38 Post-race festivities
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This is bittersweet Mike. I first learned about this channel when my then girlfriend wanted to run her first marathon before she turns 40. She lives overseas and had no idea what to expect running a marathon major, let alone what a running community is. She stumbled upon your youtube channel and immediately liked it. She then recommended it to me and the rest is history. She's traveled to Chicago twice now just to run the marathon and always looked forward to your motivation vids (*where's 2023 version by the way? lol*) to channel inspiration. I, of course did the same, all while allocating "Kofuzi" funds for potential purchases which led to pairs of Saucony Triumph, Hoka Clifton, Hoka Mach 5, Hoka Rincon, NB RC Elite, NB SC Elite, Saucony Endorphin Pro to name a few. Time flies and that girlfriend who introduced me to this channel back in 2019 is now my wife and to this day, we continue to look forward to your videos. Thank you for the joy and inspiration that you bring to the running community Mike, we'll see you around.... YO!
this is such a wonderful story. thank you for sharing!
So good to see you running along the waterfront again 😃 Like old times! 🙌
I missed it so much. it was perfect weather. sunny. brisk. and just windy enough for the lake to have a bit of personality
😍😎
OMG the sidewalk chalk is so sweet and thoughtful :) one of my biggest insecurities as a slow runner who is challenged with orientation, is that I get lost when I lose sight of people running in front of me
I think I’m going to get race arrow stickers next year. And maybe some cones.
You're the only running youtuber who's videos hit me in the feels. Can't wait for the NYC shakeout!
See you soon!
Couldn't help but smile and grin during your commentary and think maybe just maybe I'll be one of those new runners to do the Chicago Marathon in a couple of years!! Such an aspiration Kofizi. Thanks for such great content.
hope you can experience this race!
You need to try the Detroit Marathon, it’s not a Major, but it’s unique since we go across the ambassador bridge into Canada and then back through the tunnel to the us a few miles later. It’s close to the Chicago so it would to too much to do both.
So happy to see all good things happening to Kofuzi, the community, the energy and the love for running is just infectious, the reason why I'm motivated to go on my runs. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!
It’s so funny. I just finished my third. I was at 530, which I know is not fast but my PR by about 18 minutes. Every time I cross the finish line I tell my wife I’m 99.9% sure I will never do it again. Within a week I’m researching what I can do to get better. I want Chicago in 2 years. Long story to say you inspire!
congratulations on a great PR!
Great video as always, one of my yearly favorites. I have run this race almost every year since 2009 minus (2020 and 2022) but this year just felt different. I can't imagine a year of not running this race, but also it just doesn't feel the same anymore either.
I'll probably have major foam next year when I don't have a bib
My first time running Chicago, first time in Chicago, first marathon outside the Uk. So pleased I got to meet you at Fleet on the Friday, one of my highs of the visit, you was very much part of my prep for the race watching every one of your videos, so Thank you🥰
Please make London happen!😊
hope to see you again in London!
You're a Chicago Legend and an inspiration to many runners! Cheers🥂
Thank you!
Yet another masterpiece of running storytelling.
I’ve set a goal to run Chicago as my first WMM, and to meet you and the rest of the KRC community, and while we love your race videos, I do agree that it’s a great opportunity to focus on the days and events surrounding the race too. Can’t wait to see what 2024 brings for this race
hope to see you there soon!
Great video, as always! Honored to have run along with you on what sounds like will be your last Chicago Marathon. I really enjoyed the shakeout run too and am excited to have made the cut several times in this video. Thanks, Michael Ko, for all that you do!
so happy to run with you this year!
@@kofuzi, ❤!
What a race. My wife accidentally saw the Kelvin Kiptum just 3 minutes before his world record finish. She was walking from our hotel down the Michigan avenue towards the finish area to cheer runners when she saw the lead car, some other chase cars and the one and only runner, no other runners in sight. She did not know who he was so she asked other people "is he the first one", they said yes. Too bad she did not have time to film him. I'm happy because I ran fast enough to age-qualify for next year. This was the first time even when I time qualified for anything. No more hoping for lottery.
that's a nice relief, isn't it?
Hahaha you stopped running for 6 years after your first miserable marathon experience. I did the exact same thing. You will ALWAYS remember your first marathon. Great video Mike, Chicago race weekend surely is a blast. Always good to see you out there.
I did a couch to marathon. It was as bad of an idea as it sounds
I'm an avid fan of your TH-cam channel Sir Kofuzi!!!More blessings good health to you and your family!God bless always!Run safe always Sir!!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
So great to meet you at the shakeout run! My first time in Chicago didn’t disappoint!
great to meet you too!
Love this type of content, hope to see you soon at a major marathon, greetings from Mexico kofuzi!
My favourite Dragon Ball character is Vegeta. Big Dragon Ball fan from London ❤ J.
hope we can cross paths soon!
Ha! Those kofuzi pizza shirts are awesome! Props to Asics for printing those. Looks like you and everyone had a blast!
they really took care of the Kofuzi Run Club
What an incredible energy !!! 👏🏼 🙃🙌🏻
❤ from London
J.
Thanks!
Glad that my first US trip was Chicago Marathon 2023 and able to meet with you, Mike! 🎉 loved it!
Glad to meet you too!
Thanks again for bringing and showing us your home town of Kofuzi-land. The energy in this video is next level 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Chicago brings the energy. I just point a camera at it
Chicago will always be here for what you need it to be. Thanks for putting on a super fun shakeout run. I was ecstatic to make it out this time. I wanted to say hi but ran out of time
glad you had fun at the shakeout!
Awww that was quite emotional watching.. you have been and will continue to be an inspiration 🎉🎉❤❤
Thank you 🙏
I'm so glad I came to Chicago to watch the marathon, and meet you in person, Mike! You're a celebrity mate! Looking forward to the next running event, which brings us as all together!
Can’t wait!
Another great nostalgic video. Relieving my time there last week. Thanks Mike. I made it into the video too at the last minute or so! Yay! Hope the coffee I gave isn’t too bad. 😂
so great to meet you!
This was my favorite race so far and what a perfect day for it. It's so wonderful that you're opening up the space for others.
I hope more people can experience running like this
06:38 love this!
it's a great moment
Chicago was 6th and final major marathon (abbots 6 star medal finally earned) , great city and marathon but I am definitely retired from marathons 😅
but what about when there's a seventh major?
@@kofuzi I've got my 6 star medal and honestly my body won't take the punishment anymore. Sure Sydney will added in the next couple of years but that's it for me.
Nice recap once again. The hospitality suite is a great idea. I would definitely splurge on that.
It’s worth it for just the bathrooms
I have no idea how you bring about all those feelings when speaking about running but man i love these weekend videos.
running brings out all the emotions
Genius idea with the sidewalk chalk. Also, I need to do the pizza shakeout next year. Looked awesome.
Would love to see you there!
Had an amazing race weekend in Chicago.
Looking forward to an even amazing NYC shake out run on Nov 3rd even though not running NYC this year😃
can't wait to see you in NY!
Aww the big smile and hug at the end! If this is in fact your last Chicago marathon to run in awhile - what a send off. 🥹 This was a fun one to watch as I didn’t know your marathon/running history! Keep being awesome.
thanks so much!
Wow I did not expect the ending of this video. Got me emotional. You will always be an inspiration, kofuzi! Thank you for being one of my motivations to continue running. I hope to be able to run the Chicago Marathon in the future too.
hope you get a chance to run this race! it's a good one
❤❤❤ love it! Thanks Michael! I made it into Kofuzi video
🎉🎉🎉
🙌
very nice video, thank you for sharing. I particularly like the afterthoughts that shows some maturity in progress :) i can relate to that
I’m figuring it out, one little bit at a time
Do let me know if you ever plan on running the TCS Toronto Marathon so that I can have a chance to make an appearance in a Kofuzi video ahaha!
YES!! Toronto represent 🙏🥺
my wife and I have been wanting to visit Toronto for ages
@@kofuzi I’ll be patiently waiting for the live stream or insta story where you announce your registration to the 2024 Toronto marathon 😁
Just sliding into this chat to add my +999 to this request for a Toronto visit.
Amazing video and amazing story! I’m really starting to fall in love with the running community! I’m doing my first marathon next month in Philadelphia. Maybe one day I’ll make it to Chicago! ❤
Good luck in Philly!
What a great recap of the weekend! Chicago was a great city and race - I had a terrific time.
happy to hear you had a great experience!
Just applied for next years race! Fingers crossed I get in! If I do, I’ll totally be there!
hope to see you there!
Awesome to see your growth and change. It happens to us all. If we're lucky we recognize it as it's occurring and steer that change in a positive direction.
Bittersweet to think of you not running Chicago for a while, but I totally understand your reasoning and you'll be able to be even more available to the fandom and your friends if you don't run the race.
I’ll be all over. I’ll be more present than ever.
Spectacular video, thanks for sharing with us.
Thank you for watching 🙏
the shakeout was awesome, it was great meeting you! thanks for putting it together and enhancing the whole marathon weekend experience for so many!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible video as always! Bringing back a lot of happy memories. Chicago was my first ever marathon and it blew all my expectations out of the water. Was also great to meet you just before the shakeout. London up next so hopefully catch you there!!
glad you had a great race!
As usual, an amazing and emotional video.
It was so cool to chat with you at the Meet and Greet (the fan-boy)... and such a nice surprise to see some screen-grabs from some London running friends (Steve and Kritt). ❤
Hopefully next time I'll be able to join the shake-out!
You rock man!🤘
great to meet you!
I relate so much to your story, having 'quit' running completely for about 6.5 years myself, and started from square one at the start of this year. It has to be the greatest lifestyle change I made this year. Running my first half next Jan.
As a relatively new subscriber, I have to say your content is so high quality. Keep doing what you do!
good luck in January!
im just happy seeing lots of people running... makes me joyful for all of you
To the extent I can speak for everyone, I’d like to say we all had so much fun
Great video and memories from the weekend!! I made it twice into the video!
Yes Darren!
@@kofuzi"Darren who? Should I know you? Oh, @dazdarrren9926, why didn't you say so?...." Lol. Screen names required for KRC IRL intros.
Mike I live your channel but vlogs like this are just the BEST in the business and get me fired up for running again 👍
thanks so much!
I really enjoy your vRunner´s weekend videos!! Awesome work 🤩🇸🇪
Thanks for watching!
Love the insights at the end Mike! Hopefully more overseas marathons?
hopefully at least two in 2024 🤞
Wow. Great vid
Thank you 🙏
I got a place for the Chicago Marathon next year!! I'm from the UK and hope to see you and lots of people there in 2024 😊
See you in Chicago!
That was a sentimental beautiful ending ❤
Thank you 🙏
Oh man Ben Parkes was there too?! I missed out. But enjoyed the Chicago marathon. Had a modest PR :)
great job!
I'm finally catching up on the videos at this point Cousin Ko! I thought about that with running marathons in general but I thought I throw my hat into the Chicago Marathon and see if I could get in for 2024 to celebrate my sister's 50th birthday.
What a great way to celebrate a birthday!
Just saw spirit of the marathon again. Deena!!!!!
It’s always great to see her
😭😭😭😭 I ran the Chicago Marathon and kept checking your TH-cam to hear if you'd be running or where you'd be making appearances but didn't get word and missed it all. So sad. I wish I got the information when I i needed it. The shakeout pizza run looked epic!
Information gets published in the following order:
(1) the daily livestreams
(2) Kofuzi run club group on Strava
(3) Kofuzi discord
(4) instagram reels/stories
Sometimes, things sell out too fast and we may not through the entire list
@@kofuzi Thank you! That's very helpful and explains why I missed the info. Hopefully I'll get to catch you at a different race. Happy running!
Looks fun and glad the weather was nice for the race.
it was a day that people will talk about for a long time
pumped up for NYC love these videos!
I'll be there to cheer everyone on!
@@kofuzi yes!!
Still have fond memories of PR/BQ in Chicago and finding your videos prior to the race in 2019 (my first Major). Hopefully will get to run with you in a shake-out some day! Chicago is my favorite midwest city.
hope to see you soon!
You did really well and what a lovely runners' weekend
Thank you 🙏
Oh my God, I felt this so hard. I ran Baltimore in 2011 and swore off running for years. In a few weeks at New York I will be running my third marathon of the year. Needless to say this and other videos have convinced me to sign up for Chicago 2024.
hope to see you there!
Mike, even though other creators inspired me in a more direct way to start running more and to eventually run my first half marathon this fall, you are one of the creators that reallymade me see the true power of running in a down to earth manner. You seem like such a genuine person and I admire that. Please keep rocking!
thank you
Ice House Man! 👀🍻😂
that dude was intense
As someone who grew up & learned to love running in Crystal Lake (go gators!) and got back into running as an adult along the lakeshore trail from Lakeview, it's kinda a nostalgia trip in reverse watching this. Really a great video, cheers!
Enjoy the lakefront! It’s such a treasure
Another great video! I'm running Chicago next year, so sorry you won't be running it, but I completely understand. Maybe I will see you at one of the pre-race events or on the course.
I'll be there cheering!
Man I love that Kofuzi t-shirt ❤
It’s a really good one
LOL you drinking at the end is hilarious/awesome.
o_o
The last dude was like angry at something.
he was telling me about how excited he is for the Blackhawks this season
@kofuzi lol 😆 seems like you had a good time for this one. Getting that extra package looks like a great idea especially after the race.
Such a treat on a rainy Saturday afternoon here in Baltimore
Did you race today?
@@kofuzi not today but ran the Freedoms Run Race Series at West Virginia last weekend.
Sad to hear that it’s your last Chicago marathon for the next while. It was great seeing you at the shakeout and on the course for the past few years. Hope this does not spell the end for other majors too. Major marathon just wouldn’t be complete without bumping into you Mike. I think I’ve seen you for the past 4-5 majors I’ve been to. Hope to see you in Boston and Berlin next year. Fingers crossed. :)
Seems like he'll be more able to be around to be bumped into, since he won't have to be hidden away "staying off his feet" to save his legs for the race.
True. But somehow I always managed to bump into Mike either at the start or on the course for the past few races. I guess I’m just lucky that we always cross paths :)
Current plans are to be in NYC and Boston as a cheer leader. Now Chicago too.
Hoping to find a way to get a bib to race London and Berlin in 2024. I’ve never run those races before
@@kofuzi nice. I’ll definitely see you in NYC for your shakeout run and in Boston. If we’re lucky I’ll see you in Berlin with your six stars :)
EPICNESS 🎉 sad I missed you!
next time!
I just discovered your channel this weekend and love the videos you make and the positivity you share. Also how did you practice/perfect getting such good video footage while you run?
I've run with a gopro (and/or other action camera) for the last 2,000 or so runs
Taking a picture with you around Corral H was awesome! I was not expecting to see you there. I was bummed that I didn't attend any of the pre race events. I had an injury that set me back so I did little running before the Marathon. I finished the race under my B Goal time though and am very happy about that.
Maybe next year I can join the shakeout. Like your new Novablast 3s!
I'm glad it worked out that we got to meet!
It's been a very long time I didn't see you run along with the lake. Miss it :)
Me too
What a fantastic turnout! Congratulations on a great day!
Thanks DB!
It was onda Of the best race!
You the MAN.
👍
Yo, what’s going on!!! Great video Ko 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Yo Luis!
Wasn’t expecting a melancholy finish, getting me 😢 over here, Ko!
I wasn’t either
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Hi Kofuzi. Love your videos. Keep up the good work. Is it possible to buy the pizza jersey ?
they are not for sale
that last guy was lit. LOL.
A marathon enthusiast
One more year please ???? Hope to join your run next year !
I'll be there next year, as I mentioned in the video. I'm just not racing
I’ve missed you running in water!
same
hate to sound like a broken record, but so love this series. well done once again
Thank you, Michael
I would like to hear more about that first marathon. Why was it so difficult that you quit running? What brought you back to running?
Koooooo solid story telling. Your retirement hopefully gives me a chance to get in!
Hope to cheer you on in 2024!
Just need Berlin and London to get the 6 stars, Mike. What are you saying? Next year?
Fingers crossed for both 🤞
really running chicago this year 2024 as first ever of the big 6
That’s exciting!
b-roll shots of the city are The Bear-esque! 😮
I’ve never seen that show. I might have to check it out
✨🖤🖤🖤✨
Hey, mayor of Chi Marathon, send some good vibes my way so I can get into 2024 Chi marathon. Im 0/4. Would love to do your shakeout run.
🤞. Hope to see you in these streets next year!
Cool feet shot with the waves in the background
back when I still lived there, most of my runs used to be like that
@@kofuzi it really is the best feeling :)
Hi Mike, planning to run Chicago next year, how do we qualify to participate in the shake out run?
Thanks and keep up the awesome videos!
it's a signup. I post a link in the Kofuzi Run Club strava group a week or two before the race
It's nostalgic seeing you run by the lake and in the city again. Do you miss running through the water getting the feet wet like you used to?
Yes. Very much
2024 Baltimore marathon let's goooooo
Those shirts are amazing! Where can I get one?
you have to come to the shakeout for a shirt