Run Chesca Run! 13 miles later...(series finale)

[tonsofpeaceandlove]

OMG U ARE AMAZING !!! LOVE YOU!!! Im not sure if I should do it? what do u think?

[chescaleigh]

@tonsofpeaceandlove i looooved TNT. I highly recommend it! if you're nervous about running a half or a full, start small and do a 5 or 10k.

[nikkilargo]

Haha I love you!! I totally ran my first half marathon last September with my husband. My new urs resolution was to run a full marathon this year!

[jaaskay]

You're amazing! I love your energy and your ideas! RUN CHESCA RUN! :D

[sydnetmoore315]

sooo you really almost kinda talk like that shit white girls say video, which is how i found your channel :)

[chescaleigh]

@sydnetmoore315 well considering i went to Catholic school and grew up in the suburbs, yes, i have a very distinct south Florida accent. i think if more people took the time to watch my other videos they'd see that i wasn't exaggerating my voice as much as they assumed because i'm speaking from experience.

[sydnetmoore315]

@chescaleigh yeah, they would, lol GOOD JOB with your marathon and your videos :)

[zaid538]

you are the best thank you for you videos i love you shit white girls say ... its so so funny

[Mylabord]

um . .you rock!!!

[nizjea]

loved it

[DAPAMMIE1]

YOU ARE SO CUTE!!! ;-) I'm loving your videos and I'm definitely a fan!!!

[iluhjufinfin]

You just gained my respect! Amazing woman!

[AKUP01]

I absolutely LOVE your hair.

[faxmachines69]

not to be racist but black people are born with an extra tendon in their legs so they run better lol... so crazy!!

[IttyBittyTessa]

@faxmachines69 You do realize that's not true right? -___-

[ShowThemNoMarcy]

You've just got yourself a new follower. I saw your Shit White Girls Say video and I laughed and then I decided to look at more of your stuff and I saw this video. It's nice seeing people do something to help others and I thought it was touching how you included the names into the ribbons. I know this is a bit late, but you are awesome.

[chescaleigh]

@ShowThemNoMarcy thank you so much! welcome!

[WietskeJohanna]

Your hair looks great :)

[NapturalHoney]

I know this is late, but I really wanted to thank you for doing this. I lost a dear cousin to Leukemia about 4 yrs ago. When I arrived home from her funeral, I had a flyer from LLS in my mailbox. I walked the Shamrock that next year, and raised money thru LLS. It took me 7hrs and 11mins to walk those 26.2 miles, but it was well worth it. YOU ARE AMAZING....THANK YOU AGAIN!! BTW, the jewelry was a nice touch.

God Bless you, I'm still crying after watching this....thanks again.

[dreadheadrasta19]

i see ya boss lady. keep pushing.

[LalitaDeLaCruz]

Aww @chescaleigh your the full package, talented, beautiful and thoughtful:-) I wish you so much success...

[fadiliscious]

You are amazing and I know I already commented on this video but you inspired me so much that I joined the Team in Training in Illinois and I can't wait for my first informative meeting in December. Thank you for being such an inspiration and helping to find a cure.

[chescaleigh]

@fadiliscious oh wow! that's so awesome! i'm so glad to hear you joined. you're going to have an awesome time and meet so many great people. any idea what race you want to do?

[fadiliscious]

@chescaleigh I am going to do a race in Illinois in April and maybe the race you did in the summer

[bostoNjuice233]

this was great! I'm training for a half marathon in Austin in February. I'm nervouse and scared but this has been a help.

[syckindahead]

All great ideas-commemorative hair ribbons, your necklace instead of just a random t-great vid!

[faqu529]

i really LOVED this video. Thank U Chesca for sharing so much of your life with us. U ROCK!

[faqu529]

i love it. i did my second race in march. i love running as well.

[saberico]

yay congrats chesca!

[itsranton]

Hey girl, good for you. 

[FxckdUp]

Congrats! and I love the ribbons, you are soo nice :) we need more people like you in the world

[summerbabi]

look at you running and singing!!! CONGRATS!

btw...coolest medal/necklace ever!

[chescaleigh]

@summerbabi haa! i know, i'm such a nerd

[72Crabadams]

Great job! i bet you are in fantastic shape.

[chescaleigh]

@72Crabadams i'm a work in progress :)

[PerfectPiece1916]

YAY!!! Congrats!! "Tastes like it was made on a bike" LOL. Love the ribbons...big ups:)

[TheHeartfeltHoney]

congrats!

[LocdSister]

Congratulations on completing your first half marathon! I also want to thank you for including my parents' names on your ribbons. I was so touched to see their names as I watched the video. This has definitely been added to my favorites!

[chescaleigh]

@LocdSister wow! i'm so glad so many people were able to spot their loved one's names in this video. i didn't anticipate that. i was happy and honored to do it. thank you for sharing!

[Lysawashere]

I really teared up at parts, this whole story and cause is very inspiring and touching

[MoesDreads]

Almost cried @3:00 so inspiring. Yahhhhhhh! Love ya Checsa!! U R truly Awesome. Congrats.

[Sirrahlala]

I sent you my grandmother's name. Thank you, it really means a lot.

Nov 1st marked 2 years since she passed.

[FLRsMom]

Your dad and I are very proud of you! Thanks for being a blessing to others.

[sweetmahalda]

wow!!! You're really inspirational chesca ;-)

[onyxspirals]

You are so fabulous!

[anjel2092]

i did that smoothie bike thing when I was at a Farmer's Market in Baltimore

[Jaznellow]

Great job! :D

[mayaangelique]

This is awesome Chesca! I had cancer and glory to God its over and done with but this was such an AWESOME cause! Thank you for running for those who could not and for supporting such a great cause!

[chescaleigh]

@mayaangelique congrats to you for kicking cancer's butt!

[Myregularasslife]

congrats.......sheesh i can hardly run around a table lol

[chescaleigh]

@Myregularasslife i wasn't a strong runner when i started 5 months ago. check out my early training videos, i did a fair amount of walking lol

[PictishPrince]

You are so famous the race announcer knows your name. Congratulations on your good deeds and healthy activity.

[chescaleigh]

@PictishPrince or maybe he just read my name on my singlet lol 

[PictishPrince]

@chescaleigh NO!, don't dash the hope of all subscribers that you are so famous that random people recognize you, please.

[ritersbloc1979]

congrats Chesca on your first 1/2 mary!

[origamic1]

This is SO inspiring. Thanks for running not only for yourself, but for others as well :)

[Bejewelle88]

Love the ribbons idea - really cool. Nice necklace also at the end as a remembrance. Wonderful experience, well worth it. Sounds like you've got the bug now!

[chescaleigh]

@Bejewelle88 yup! i'm officially addicted!

[Jammanto]

Your hair looks beautiful with those ribbons! Very moving -3

[andsoitis927]

I cannot express enough to you how very moved I am to see that you rocked that entire marathon with those ribbons in your beautiful locs. It is something like this that shows just how truly genuine you are, Miss Chesca. <3 Thank you for running and for being you.

[pharaohsarmy]

Great work and see you in class tonight for Kettlebell/TRX Suspension Trainer class.

[chescaleigh]

@pharaohsarmy i'm ready!

[melgaye0]

Too cool, Chescha!!! I'm planning on running my first 1/2 marathon next May and raising money for the American Cancer Society in their DetermiNation group. I just finished a 10K last week and looking forward to a winter of running (sarcasm) NWM looked like an amazing fun time!!!! Congrats!!

[chescaleigh]

@melgaye0 congrats to you too! i hear running in the winter isn't that bad if you're prepared. get yourself some under armor winter running pants and a jacket and you'll be fine. these past few days it's actually felt really good running in the cold. after 10 minutes you warm right up. keep me posted on your race and fundraising!

[MultiNaturals]

I love u chesca.Will u run for the Ny Marathon.I love running it makes me feel so good esp when am stressed.Do u run everyday

[chescaleigh]

@MultiNaturals <3 no, I'm not running NY, that's this weekend and I haven't trained for a full marathon yet. trying to get back on a regular running schedule so I'll be able to do another half and then prepare for a full. I want to do one of TNT's abroad marathon's next year, hopefully Madrid if they do it for the Fall season.

[chescaleigh]

@MultiNaturals I run for stress relief too. i think most runners do. right now i'm trying to run 3 days a week

[twweety9]

Wow that was such an amazing thing to think of putting ribbons in your hair with people's names on it. Even though I didn't give you any names that that touched my heart. Thanks so much for that

[Brandonality]

I want to run a half marathon someday. It seems so fun, and you get to do it for an awesome cause!

[chescaleigh]

@Brandonality it's fun, but don't be fooled, it's also really hard. lol i had an awesome time though. looking forward to doing it again and beating my time!

[Brandonality]

@chescaleigh Oh definitely! :) Good luck next time, i'm sure you'll keep us tuned in!

[OleanderLemon]

Randon Question: Where do you film your vids? I love that comforter!!

[chescaleigh]

@OleanderLemon in my bedroom. thanks! it's from Target

[SumKindaWndrful]

I have received so many gifts/trades/favors from twitter and you tubers, but seeing my aunts name on your ribbons in this video is the ultimate. Thank you so much! You've inspired me to da the same. I'm still wiping away tears.

[chescaleigh]

@SumKindaWndrful thank you so much for this beautiful comment. i'm so glad i was able to do this and celebrate the memory of so many wonderful people that have inspired and meant so much to so many. i only hope I can do the same <3

[stardust9835]

AHH! Awesomeness, Congrats!!! Boston Marathon next? ;)

[chescaleigh]

@stardust9835 you have to qualify for Boston and right now there's noooo way i'd qualify. I want to do another half first. considering doing the ING Miami half in January....

[zunefreakster]

You are so freaking gorgeous! I'm jealous of your fiance, lol & congrats on your success. You're an inspiration :)

[MrzSweetLadii]

Great job!! Love the ribbon

[nk2228045]

You are one awesome woman

[jahcandance]

The ribbons were an AWESOME idea! And I'm so proud/happy for you running a half marathon. I can't wait to run a 13miler.

[chescaleigh]

@jahcandance thanks! you can absolutely do it! are you training? do you have a race in mind?

[jahcandance]

@chescaleigh I'm not in training at the moment. I want to run the Shamrock Half Miler here in Virginia next March. I actually just joined up with a running group (Black Girls Run) in my area and I LOVE it!!! We meet up and go on runs in the Hampton Roads area. The farthest I ran was the Wicked 10K in Virginia Beach. Last Saturday I ran away from zombies for Survive Norfolk. That was the most fun and scary run ever!!!

[wbrutus22]

hahaa...congrats!

[DuchessWright]

you did it girl! great job!!! I know those buns were on FIRE doing the San Fran hills! AAAAHHHH!!!! Dang they gave yall T&Co. I need to run the SanFran next time! LOL!

[chescaleigh]

@DuchessWright Those hills were NO JOKE. mile 6-8 was almost completely uphill and then when you think you get a break you realize downhill is almost harder because it's so steep! it was a tough course but really beautiful which made it fun. but girl, I was a MESS afterward. We flew back to NY the next morning and then I had to go to work the next day so my legs were on FIRE. but, I did an ice bath which really helped because I was only sore for about 2 days, as opposed to a whole week.

[DuchessWright]

@chescaleigh WOW! and to have to sit on the plane for hours back to NY OUCH! The icebaths are amazing with soreness. I'm glad you were able to document...this was so cool to watch!  Thanks so much for sharing!

[Drrck11]

I have to ask; did you carry that camera all the way through the race? Tell the truth. :)

[chescaleigh]

@Drrck11 i didn't fim the entire time, but yes, i carried it the entire race. i couldn't exactly put it down somewhere and then pick it back up lol the course was 13 miles and didn't start and end at the same place. i had no choice but to carry it.

[Chrissy1993ish]

Congrats!!

[rmneilson]

oh man... i burst into tears in the middle of watching your update. i saw my mom's first name on your ribbon. your spirit is BIG!!! running for charity was BIG. my mom's life was BIG. thank you Chesca. RuuuuUUUnnnnNNN!!!!

[chescaleigh]

@rmneilson omg now you've got me crying! thank you so much for letting me do the honor of keeping your mom's spirit alive during my race and for your support and encouragement.

[rmneilson]

group hug! you're a star, chescaleigh!!!

[rmneilson]

@chescaleigh group hug! you're a star!!!

[CandidAnn]

He he he, your Pee Wee Herman yell is so funny. I'm loving this channel.

[chescaleigh]

@nobby481 thank you so much! you helped put me on the path to reaching my fundraising goal. your donation really touched me.

[lovable1234321]

WOW THAT WAS AWESOME OF YOU (THE RIBBON IDEA)....TEARS.......the memory of my uncle who passed frm cancer.....GOD BLESS U CHESCA!!!!!

[chescaleigh]

@lovable1234321 <3 i ran for him too <3

[lovable1234321]

@chescaleigh

I ONLY HOPE that you KNOW how many ppl you touch with your words, actions, and kindness!!!! YOURE PHENOMENAL, THANK U CHESCA!!!

[chescaleigh]

@lovable1234321 no, thank you!!

[temi1979]

Congrats! How long did it take you

[chescaleigh]

@temi1979 a fairly pathetic 3 hours :P My goal was under 3, (I did 11 in Central Park in 2:40) but the hills were killer. literally mile 6-8 were completely uphill. it was brutal. Considering it was my first long distance race, I'm just glad I finished and finished strong. I'll do better next time

[chenoda]

Congratulations! This was awesome!

[YuPiMSPECL]

Yay Chesca!!! You are such an inspiration. I teared up at the ribbons. Cancer is a beast. Congrats on your accomplishment!!!

[ilmememe]

Congrats Hun!! :-)

[Najbrugge]

I'm so proud of you Chescaaaaa :D

[Shyloh8]

Whoohoooo!! Congrats girl!! I'm so proud of you!! Rock on!!

[comeandmingle]

Running uphill, talking and shooting a video. You are good! LoL. I'd be passed out somewhere near the bottom of the hill. lol. You're inspiring me to consider running. Hmmm. I could at least try, right?

[chescaleigh]

@comeandmingle totally! check out the "couch to 5k" training program. that's how i started running. they have podcasts that you can upload on your mp3 player that instruct you on run walking so you can build up to a 5k over the course of 8 weeks. it's pretty awesome.

[comeandmingle]

@chescaleigh

Thanks! I'll check it out. I went to a few sites this morning after watching your vid and didn't know which to go to. Your suggestion is much appreciated.

[chescaleigh]

@comeandmingle i'll email you some sites :)

[ScorpiusCentaurus]

Great video. You are a true inspiration.

[AnndisTv]

HOWARE U GIRL

[DearNadia]

Awesome!

[ShotScience]

You rock, Fran!

[chescaleigh]

@ShotScience thanks Casey!

[jambrandon531]

love your personality werent you on dr oz