2023 New York City Marathon. What an Experience! Episode 1

I finally made it to the big race! This was a 4 year in the making experience and glad that I was finally able to do it. Temperatures was rather hot during the day but with a late start and daylight savings working against me, it got really cold when the sun came down.
The route started from Staten Island over to Brooklyn then Queens to Manhattan, a quick dip into the Bronx, then back to Manhattan straight to Central Park for the finish.
As you can see in the video the NYC crowd is something else, as lively as ever and I can see why this is one of the best marathon experiences in the world. Its like a giant block party that goes on for 26.2 miles!

[@barbaraglover4451]

I love to watch the New City Marathron It's fun

[@RichRuns909]

Congrats on the finish. I’ve been watching people’s videos to relive the experience and the crowd.

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thank you! Was such an experience that I’ll always remember!

[@umbertocaporali813]

Grazie mille per questo video molto EMOZIONANTE ❤🎉😊

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thank you!

[@petito2547]

Congrats! Well done! First time for me seeing a video with the start at the lower level. Thanks for sharing!

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thank you and thanks for watching! This was my first marathon so didn't know that the lower level was only open for certain waves.

[@NamelesshunterGaming]

Mad respect for finishing, I started a few waves earlier so I had the advantage of finishing before it got dark. Congratulations on this massive achievement.

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thanks very much! It was a fun experience for sure, I’m still thinking back on the day. Mutual congrats to you on the achievement! Thx for the nice comment, have a happy new year!

[@darylbickford]

I love watching everyone’s race videos. I had such a fun time. GOOD JOB. NYC did NOT disappoint!

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Absolutely! Good job to you too, NYC came through what an experience! It was like a 26.2 mile block party!

[@RichRuns909]

I’ve been doing the same…it was such a great race and time, I love reliving the experience.

[@jkoyamavlogs]

@@RichRuns909 this is one of those special things in life that you can say unless you were there you wouldn't know how special the experience was

[@RichRuns909]

@@jkoyamavlogs agreed....I try to tell people if you are going to run one marathon, make it New York. I ran it this year and in 2021 and I can't wait to run it again.

[@PlatoArist0tle]

Great job!!!! You did it!!!🎉

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thank you very much!

[@barbaraglover4451]

I live in Forth Green Brooklyn and that is where the fun start

[@jkoyamavlogs]

I agree, the Brooklyn leg was my favorite part of the race. So much energy! Loved it!

[@Sh4d0wGn0m3]

congrats ❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@jkoyamavlogs]

Thank you!!

[@scorik]

Stef at 12:28 :)