I have fun coming back watch this video again and again year after year. Good comments, bad comments. All I can share is: After I watched this video for the first time. I started to train for my marathon, a few years later, I ran 5 marathons, my best time is 3:52. my worse time is 5:23 (running with injury ankle. From there, I went to to do triathlon. All I need is a little inspiration from this girl. Thanks jimmycar
Anyone who can be out there for five and half hours... wtg. I am impresssed that you could keep that smile the whole time. I am also impressed with the person who kept up with you to keep videoing...
I love you for doing this, it is exactly what my thoughts were for my trail marathon, my first this year and every hill killed me but I wouldn't let my mind get in the way of them.
I love you for doing this, it is exactly what my thoughts was for my trail marathon, my first this year and every hill killed me but I wouldn't let my mind get in the way of them.
(cont) in spite of jealousy of your openness. Or perhaps, someone might try and take advantage of your kindness and use you for personal benefits. I have an impulse inside of me for people like you to be more gaurded. Perhaps it is because my sister is very much like you. A very beautiful, and loving, but delicate personality. And perhaps it is because I am a very gaurded, but loving person that I wish you to have a more defensive side. Someone like you might respond to this criticism (cont)
God damn hippie! Just kidding. You have a very interesting personality type. You are very open and expresive, and at the same time, always try to be possitive. You are smiling in every single frame captured in your run! You really have quite a yellow aura, and your love for life is strong, but I cant ignore a dark feeling in my gut that says you are the type of person to become easily hurt. If you are open with your love all the time, sooner or later someone might critisize you (cont)
Why in the world would anyone have anything negative to say about this nice young lady participating in a marathon? It amazes me! Shame on them! In running I have come across so many people who has offered encouragement, even strangers during a race. To discourage anyone from running is not the mark of a true runner.
I ran a Half Marathon the other day In Darwin Australia as part of the Arafura Games. I was remembering your inspirational words and when it came to the hills I was saying to myself 'I Love Hills' and laughed and thought of you. Thanks
Hey there, I loved the video. I ran 40 km and then a few weeks later I ran 31 kms for way of the dove! I felt so proud, I had to learn how to read, write, walk and talk! Have an awesome day and remember " Give it your best and when that is gone, give it your all"
Your video made me smile AND tear up. This is a major goal of mine and I loved hearing your positive mantras and seeing your wonderful smile at every milestone. Amazing.
@00andy069 hey when I wrote that comment I was not trying to be an asshole (and therefore, you shouldn't be trying to be one either) I have no problem with people who run marathons for fun or to be healthy, etc. That's all fine by me. I was just saying that I don't run marathons just for the sake of being healthy. I run them because they are my sport. That's all. So no need for smart ass comments.
I have nothing against the woman. She is still better than all those lazy people that would never even think about doing stuff like this. My whole point is that I love competative running, I would love to see our elite runners being worshipped like the athletes of those other sports people talk about all day. In america people only respect brawn and violence. Our sport isn't about that so we get looked at as exercisers or something. Long distance running isn't only about being fit.
@prad47 I was just trying to say that I run for sport as well as for fitness. I was not trying to be cocky or arrogant. Sorry if I came off that way. there's also no need for any cocky comments in reply to what I said.
@RyuHirakashi1 but Ryu Running is worshipped in america. especially in cities. the thing is i think everything americans do they like to do with this BALLS TO THE WALL attitude which doesnt seem to work for running where you need to force yourself to be calm and relaxed.
so even though we love the marathon and running as a sport, we kinda go crazy
@RyuHirakashi1 Agree I have done MMA fighting baseball basketball ect I just got into running 8 months ago and you really have to be a good athlete to be a good runner. I wish they would show more about running on t.v and eson ect.
@RyuHirakashi1 Before the movie Pumping Iron, wich helped Schwarzenegger begin his acting career, most people thought lifting weights was for freaks, and now look what it has become! Maybe we need to make a documentary like that about running... We could entitle it "The loneliness of the long distance runner" and use the Iron Maiden track, hahaha.
@RyuHirakashi1 i definitely agree with you. the world record in the marathon was broken yesterday and it was almost like it was no big deal. to run 26.2 miles at 4:43 pace is just unheard of. some people just dont realize how fast that actually is and that most people cant even do that pace for one mile.
This is a great video. As it is her first marathon, she is right, it is about the journey. For those who have completed lots of marathons your opinions are going to be different. Less than 1% of the worlds population have completed a marathon, so everyone who does, not matter what their time, is AMAZING.
Wow!!! So much hate here. I don't represent the average runner. I'm driven. Sure my time isn't the best, but there is nothing but imporvement. 3:45 is nothing but a starting point for me. I was never meant to be running in the back of the pack. If that's all most of you want to do is run then do so. I want to show off my level of ability. It's not all about just running for charity.I enjoy the competative aspect of running. That's my thing. I just feel running nowadays isn't about that anymore.
I want to participate in a charity 5km run/walk which I guess could be similar to a marathon?, and have been thinking of elisting in one that is comming up. It will be my first one, so I am a bit nervous and want some advice. I'm only 16, so there will probably be alot more experienced people then me. At school I usually do 2km in around 7:49mins but am usually really tired after that. Should I join for the 5km? I don't want to embarass myself infront of everyone by being last.
@CantoOrigin Well, let me tell you from experience, my first ever run was a 5k, and at the time I thought it was pretty long, but it wasnt as bad as I thought. I wasnt fast, but I was happy when i finished it, remember, you don't always have to be the best, the only one you should challenge is yourself. I say, go for it, I made a mistake by quitting the sport for awhile, but now I'm back for good. Next week, im doing my first 21k :D
Lets keep in mind that some of us are running marathons for the personal challenge of getting faster, some are running in tribute to other people, some just for the experience. There is no need to demean those who are just trying to finish.
I cried. I admire your spirit. If you can do it, Maybe I can too. Keep smiling. It makes impossible things lighter to go through. when you smile the body will follow and respond to that happy hormones in the blood.
This video is great. A great internal dialogue of what a runner goes through during an endurance sport. I'm running my 1st marathon very soon - and this video is inspirational. Thank you for making it, thank you for running it, and thank you for your awesome vocalization of it all. Definitely a marathon is about well being, in mind and body, and as you so eloquently put it - it is about the journey - the uphill and the downhill :) :) Keep on keeping on!!! I love hills too!!
Hi, Jimmycar, I watched you video 3 years ago, and then I started to train for marathon. I just finished my 3rd marathon in 3:52:12. I still love you video.
Great work! What kind of TOOOOOL gets on here and posts their marathon time or whatever and acts like that justifies them acting like a D-bag? Semi-competitive runners who finish in the 2:30s are the biggest jerks in the world. Take themselve way too seriously and act like elitists.
OK for one thing that is WORLD CLASS. I am not a jerk. I'm sorry I came across as a jerk. I am a good person and serve in the armed forces. I love this country and its people. This should be friendly talk. I respect anyone that can run a marathon and finish. I am a competative person and I can call myself successful because I strive to become the best in every aspect in my life even though it won't happen. Try it sometime.
Love the motivation, however this video and words are sooo cheesy. And for you people that think I'm a dick, DNT. I have finished 27 marathons including the Boston, New York, London, Berlin, and Chicago with times in under 2:30:00. Great expression, unecessary to post.
RyuHirakashi1. Your an idiot. You talk about the competitiveness of running, and its importance, but your striving for a 3:45?? That's laughable. You justify your competitiveness by saying people don't take the sport seriously. If you took the sport seriously you would recognize the multi-faceted emotional aspects of Man vs. Body and what it takes to run a marathon. Sorry running hasn't gotten you as much respect as other athletes get, but i think thats why most of us are runners. We DON'T CARE!
I just want our sport to be viewed as a sport and for people to recognize that we too are competative athletes. What makes other athletes so much better than us?
@RyuHirakashi1 - I have not encountered many - if any - people who have not recognized marathoning as a legitimate sport. They may not understand why we do what we do, however I also don't get why someone would chase a ball around a nice pasture, or want to get drilled by a 6'6', 350 lb football player. If someone believes that other athletes are somehow superior to us, then that's their judgment, and their problem. They speak out of ignorance.
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I'm sorry but I don't give damn what you guys think of me. People like this are a slap in the face to all of us who train our asses off to finish with a good time. My time is a representation of all my hard work, and WILL improve with time. I run to be competitive not for the experience. People like this are dragging our sport down and it sickens me that more people can't treat our sport with a little respect.
To many people look at marathoning as a stunt and not a sport. A sad time we live in.
@RyuHirakashi1 - No need to apologize for not giving a damn what others think of you. You have every right to compete as intensely as you wish, and I fully support that right. If you wish to criticize others because you judge their priorities as inferior, so be it. Yet the most gifted runners I've encountered (who would us both in the dust) have never shared your viewpoint. Perhaps they need to re-think this. Or perhaps not. Either way, I hope you enjoy your journey.
@RyuHirakashi1 "People like this are a slap in the face to all of us who train our asses off to finish with a good time"
heres an analogy: a ten year old kid is playing football for the peewee team or whatever. is he professional? obviously not. is he having fun? hell yeah he is. anybody who runs is good for our sport. it doesnt matter how slow you are or how much you train. and nobody denies that marathon running is a sport. not here at least, so STFU
@RyuHirakashi1 Just because someone runs a marathon for a different reason than you does not mean that she is disrespecting the sport. Every sport is played both professionally and casually for fun or the experience. Football, basketball, soccer, tennis: they are all played by many different people for many different reasons.
@RyuHirakashi1 I agree it is a sad time. Not for me. Just for you. Poor sad person. I love it that you see running as always competitive. Why can't you love it that I don't. You were obviously blessed with certain physical attributes that allowed you to compete. Is it any the less that the only person I wish to compete with is myself.
You don't understand the spirit of competition at all do you. This woman is more in tune with it than you're enlarged ego ever could, i feel sorry for you.
@muchlove59 I'm sorry but just because I don't run at the back of the pack doesn't mean that I don't know what I'm talking about. If this is how she enjoys running then let her. I don't look at this as some weekend hobby. I really don't care if you don't agree with me. My goals as a runner are different than her's, but she did make some excellent points. It's all about the journey. I'd rather do it at a faster pace. That's all!!
That is fine and i commend you for constantly trying to improve yourself.
People should never crush someones elses fun and enjoyment because of their own views, imagine what would happen to marathon running if only serious runners were allowed. The london marathon for example has a couple of hundred elite/serious runners and something like 24,700 (est) fun runners. It should always be fun and accessable.
Everyone has a personal journey when doing it, and this is her journey.
I tried to train for a marathon in 2009. One day I set out to do a practice run. After 11 miles of jogging, I quit. The sun was bearing down on me & I couldn't handle it. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can finish 26.2 miles.
This woman makes me laugh. I don't remember seeing her run a marathon. Jog and walk, but not run. I'm running my first marathon soon enough and i will NOT accept anything more than 3:45. My eyes are on boston down the road and I refuse run slow marathons if I can help it.
@RyuHirakashi1 Actually, even jogging a marathon DOES take a lot of training. Not everyone won the genetic lottery, and I know I for one would injure myself trying to even jog 26 miles with no training. Many people do these races to finish, not with a time goal in mind. There is no reason why you should put someone down for having a different goal than you.
@RyuHirakashi1 before talking down other peoples times remeber your own, 3:45 istn exactly something to use as a way to talk down to people, once you break 3 then you can talk but 3:45? ive seen cool downs run at a faster pace, so dont shit on others times when you cant even run faster than most runners cool downs. every1 else, keep doing wat ur doing, your fine
@RyuHirakashi1 Man your a dick lol, stop bagging on this woman. Slow is up to interpretation. I'm sure there are hundreds of people here that could say the exact same thing about you. 3:45 isn't fast either, I ran my first in 2:58 and I would love to go even quicker, but even that is shit compared to others. If your going to come onto somone elses video and talk shit about them, expect it back.
I disagree on the walking part. When I did my first marathon I injured my foot, by mile 9 it felt really painful but I did not want to walk at all. In order to be truly successful in a marathon you have to tough it out.
I#m going to run my first marathon on 31 oct this year......in germany (frankfurt am main) and I#m a little bit frightened because i am only 18 and there are so many clips on youtube which show what kind bad things can happen....but it is my dream and i will do it :) nice video ^^
I find it funny that pseudo elite runners make fun of or look down on those who do not have the talent they do....you see.....I am a 244 bodybuilder.....I am built like a freight train.....and I ran a marathon....3 halfs....12 10Ks.....30+ 5Ks.....all in 16 months.......so I dare one elite runner (who weighs about as much as my foot) down grade my 26 min 5K....my 59 min 10K...my 2:20 Half....and 5 Hour full.....I would own you in ways where your family would shun you.....you can't do what I do..
@srhggns4au : That's what a normal good runner, not elite, runs during a year. There are good runners in USA that runs 2 marathons per year, easily 3 halves for tuning, 16, 20 and 18 milers for tuning, 10K's and 5K's are ran during training and calendar races. During training normal runners have intervals of 5K's. Plus you need to add that these normal runners add minimum 60 miles per week. There are normal runners that run another 6 miles same day of a 10K. 3m-10K-3m warm up and cool down.
@srhggns4au : I would even recommend you to not run marathons with your weight and body, you are going to get hurt and your knees will cry so what you are going to own is a major surgery and soon you won't even lift a 45 pound disc in a squat. Better keep lifting weights and just run 15 minutes to warm up and cool down cause your weight is too much or you can impress some ladies in the park by running some loops, don't get injured yourself, I mean, don't try that at home.
After reading some of these posts let me tell the average runner to ignore these elitist wannabe idiots. Maybe they can hold a sub 5 minute mile for a marathon! Can they compete in the NBA, NFL, MLB or any other professional sport? Probably not. And more than likely they can't even hold a sub 7:00 for 26.2. It's a great video. Enjoy your running everyone and ignore the idiotic posts of the trolls on youtube.
Wait Did you do Team in Training? My Mom and sister did Team in Training together... It was amazing. They did it because My brother has cancer... and he has been diagnosed twice... But If you are in team in training, it's just your jersey looked like Team in Training, like the ones my parents had.
Without rest, NO. I highly doubt that couch-potatoes can walk a mile. Most people don't even know how to run after they get out of school. People running marathons are extremely rare, maybe one-tenth of a percent, and that is in this country. Elsewhere its even worse. So if you can even walk a marathon, wow.
To continue my last comment...I have a different viewpoint on time with running. Time to me does matter. I don't care about getting anything close to a 4 or 5 min/mile average but I want to average a 10 min/mile or better for a distance run, to me if I can't do that I'm not challenging myself so what's the point?
@jpete3027666 Time matters to YOU.....I am a 6'1" 244 lb former champion body builder....41 y/o.....I ran a 59 10K..a 5 hour marathon......for someone carrying my load...i;ll take it........
@srhggns4au I'm 6'4", 240. I ran a 4:19 last January in Houston and I'm set to break 4 in Chicago next month. Time absolutely does matter. The point of running a marathon is to challenge yourself. If you're not out there to run a good race and set a PR then what's the point??? Don't rationalize a time you're obviously not happy with, train harder and improve.
@tharock220 Thats great....happy for you......I am hoping to improve my times.....but I am not an elite runner....I am a power lifter who runs.....I like to run races as it keeps my BF% down around 8%....and it is a challenge to run a marathon at my size....and my age....I hope to break 4:30 at NYC.....and so on and so on....my point is to NEVER downplay the achievements of others for any reason...its like me ragging on someone who can't bench 450..i never siad I did not strive for improvement
@srhggns4au 99.999% of us aren't elite runners. I'm glad you're running, but time does matter, and it's good you want to improve. Time absolutely matters, and I get annoyed when I'm running at the sight of walkers who just want to finish. That's why I reacted the way I did. Marathons fill up, and people who don't care about their time just take up bibs from dedicated runners. I would never criticize someone for being slower than me though, so I understand what you're saying now.
I got into running about a year ago and it's addicting. I eventually worked my way up to 5 miles, getting over and surpassing my mind's self-imposed limitations each time. I finished my first 10k in 58 minutes last weekend. It's amazing the thoughts going through my mind while running, many of the thoughts are exactly like yours. It's ALL about mind over matter. It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment to push yourself above and beyond what you thought you were capable of, it's amazing.
Loved it! Thanks for the inspiration. I only started running last September. My dream is to run a marathon when the time is right. I loved the way you've put a marathon into words! Great job!
Very Inspiring. I like to run and am very much self-motivated, but had reservations running the 2010 SF Full marathon of its Rolling Hills. I got so inspired and I registered for SF Full marathon today and there is no looking back. Train Good and finish good.
wow, great video. i wish we can be running buddies. But i live in the Philippines, very far from the US. Happy running always! Be careful though when you're out there on the roads or a highway. :-))
Very nice video, you do look alittle too happy throughout the entire run but wont hold that against you (lol) it certainly brings out your flair. For me running has always been about time, distance and speed so your video is very relaxing, refreshing and inspiring. Thanks!
I first saw this video two years ago, this video inspire me to start running, I just finished my second Honolulu marathon in Dec. 13, 2009. And I will train for 2010 again.
Very good!
ljvanderm 2 days ago
hello and don't heed the negativity, this is just the internet
ScaryIntentions 1 week ago
What's with that 30 second intro? this is the internet. Who has time to watch that crap. Get to the point.
chemimangia 2 weeks ago
I liked it, she explains some of her experiences very well.
codemonkey181 3 weeks ago
I have fun coming back watch this video again and again year after year. Good comments, bad comments. All I can share is: After I watched this video for the first time. I started to train for my marathon, a few years later, I ran 5 marathons, my best time is 3:52. my worse time is 5:23 (running with injury ankle. From there, I went to to do triathlon. All I need is a little inspiration from this girl. Thanks jimmycar
hawaii1628 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
nice
sfrance783 2 months ago
This is a great video!
MsJenniferFoster 2 months ago
I have my first Half Marathon Tomorrow, And your video has helped me mentally... Thank U...
volcom32931 2 months ago
I run long distance only 5ks cuz anything more than 3 miles.....Fuuuuuuuuuuuck THAt!
plasticorpaper 2 months ago
@plasticorpaper Exactly FUUUUUCK That.
MrOnichan125 1 month ago
After fourteen, 545 mile bike rides from San
Francisco to Los Angeles with the ALC / AIDS Ride
Event, I have realized that life has become "routine."
Therefore [agreeing with the Oprah's Lifeclass #19] , I stepped out of the box
& threw something into the mix. I put on a pair of New Balance Minimus and began training for the San Francisco Marathon 2012.
And although running is a whole different ball game
from cycling, i'm having a FAB experience.
ynottonycom 2 months ago
This sucks. :)
Heaven0nFire 2 months ago
Anyone who can be out there for five and half hours... wtg. I am impresssed that you could keep that smile the whole time. I am also impressed with the person who kept up with you to keep videoing...
latrobe48 2 months ago
I love this video. I'm running my first in 2 weeks and I will watch it again before that race. Your attitude is inspirational!
jharmon671 2 months ago
Fantastic!
ynottonycom 2 months ago
To even attempt a run like this you have to be someone special. grats to you.
win2b 3 months ago
i watch this video before every marathon i run! thank you, you are an inspiration!
nekoac2122 3 months ago
Thx for the movie. It moved me.
Melopeed 3 months ago
Despite the reasons we run I can imagine we can agree on at least one thing, we enjoy running.
Exorcist92 4 months ago
This video was so inspirational! You are amazing. And it's so true -- performance is completely dependent on attitude. :)
LoveMyDogs 4 months ago
As one who'll run his first marathon in 2 months I admire you. Well done woman.
beerbrewer737 4 months ago in playlist More videos from jimmycar
Really good video!.. Inspiring
gimnasticgirl11 5 months ago
nice video
mediamen5 5 months ago
I can't watch this, the way you're talking is just... annoying.
MyNamesNotLuke 5 months ago 8
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I love you for doing this, it is exactly what my thoughts were for my trail marathon, my first this year and every hill killed me but I wouldn't let my mind get in the way of them.
abomb26 6 months ago
I love you for doing this, it is exactly what my thoughts was for my trail marathon, my first this year and every hill killed me but I wouldn't let my mind get in the way of them.
abomb26 6 months ago
I want u to come over to a BBQ
shempone 6 months ago
Thanks so much i cant belive i cried ,,, i love hills too hahahaha
arwerner1 7 months ago
I lost my train of thought.
betthisonesfree 7 months ago
(cont) in spite of jealousy of your openness. Or perhaps, someone might try and take advantage of your kindness and use you for personal benefits. I have an impulse inside of me for people like you to be more gaurded. Perhaps it is because my sister is very much like you. A very beautiful, and loving, but delicate personality. And perhaps it is because I am a very gaurded, but loving person that I wish you to have a more defensive side. Someone like you might respond to this criticism (cont)
betthisonesfree 7 months ago
God damn hippie! Just kidding. You have a very interesting personality type. You are very open and expresive, and at the same time, always try to be possitive. You are smiling in every single frame captured in your run! You really have quite a yellow aura, and your love for life is strong, but I cant ignore a dark feeling in my gut that says you are the type of person to become easily hurt. If you are open with your love all the time, sooner or later someone might critisize you (cont)
betthisonesfree 7 months ago
me: mile 2: passed out in a puddle of my own vomit
CruelMaple 7 months ago 2
@Svartljus . Ok Boss, You win !! if it makes you happy.
prad47 7 months ago
@prad47 lol
Svartljus 7 months ago
I love this video! It reminds me of when I ran my first marathon... and I love that you ran the DALLAS WHITE ROCK. That was my first Full Mar!
P.S. Runners- I posted a GIVEAWAY on running gear on my channel! Check it out if you get a chance. :-)
marathonsweetheart 7 months ago
Why in the world would anyone have anything negative to say about this nice young lady participating in a marathon? It amazes me! Shame on them! In running I have come across so many people who has offered encouragement, even strangers during a race. To discourage anyone from running is not the mark of a true runner.
cyt8 8 months ago
I ran a Half Marathon the other day In Darwin Australia as part of the Arafura Games. I was remembering your inspirational words and when it came to the hills I was saying to myself 'I Love Hills' and laughed and thought of you. Thanks
00andy069 8 months ago
Hey there, I loved the video. I ran 40 km and then a few weeks later I ran 31 kms for way of the dove! I felt so proud, I had to learn how to read, write, walk and talk! Have an awesome day and remember " Give it your best and when that is gone, give it your all"
wayofthedove 8 months ago
you are hot
razattack1337 8 months ago
Your video made me smile AND tear up. This is a major goal of mine and I loved hearing your positive mantras and seeing your wonderful smile at every milestone. Amazing.
ChicosAddict 8 months ago
Very nice video : )
Im going to run my first marathon this summer. So i will probably think about this before, during and afterwards.
Thank you
Ratiug163 8 months ago
i'm sorry but grandma loves hills more than you. Cool experience :D
maravilla1992 8 months ago
running is for fags
WPJonny 9 months ago
i started to running so someday i will try marathan just like you!
singularku 9 months ago
Congratulations! I needed this little boost! :)
MedicPamelaAnn 9 months ago
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wayofthedove 9 months ago
She looks like Denise Richards. wonderful job!
Charlz9mm 9 months ago
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Congratulations, very good work, pretty video...
yeaaahhh....
titoechapedito 9 months ago
Congratulations, very good work, pretty video...
titoechapedito 9 months ago
Awesome video!! I'm going to use this in my first half marathon tomorrow morning! :) Thanks!
lhhorses2000 10 months ago
Who is the girl in this video?
00andy069 10 months ago
You are a total champion !!! I will use you as inspiration in my first marathon in Jul 2011.
00andy069 10 months ago
@00andy069 hey when I wrote that comment I was not trying to be an asshole (and therefore, you shouldn't be trying to be one either) I have no problem with people who run marathons for fun or to be healthy, etc. That's all fine by me. I was just saying that I don't run marathons just for the sake of being healthy. I run them because they are my sport. That's all. So no need for smart ass comments.
Svartljus 10 months ago
I have nothing against the woman. She is still better than all those lazy people that would never even think about doing stuff like this. My whole point is that I love competative running, I would love to see our elite runners being worshipped like the athletes of those other sports people talk about all day. In america people only respect brawn and violence. Our sport isn't about that so we get looked at as exercisers or something. Long distance running isn't only about being fit.
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Svartljus 10 months ago
@Svartljus Dude...If you so proud if what you have done, Why don't you post your own video. I will be happy to see it.
prad47 7 months ago
@prad47 I was just trying to say that I run for sport as well as for fitness. I was not trying to be cocky or arrogant. Sorry if I came off that way. there's also no need for any cocky comments in reply to what I said.
Svartljus 7 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1 but Ryu Running is worshipped in america. especially in cities. the thing is i think everything americans do they like to do with this BALLS TO THE WALL attitude which doesnt seem to work for running where you need to force yourself to be calm and relaxed.
so even though we love the marathon and running as a sport, we kinda go crazy
Russellt0228 9 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Agree I have done MMA fighting baseball basketball ect I just got into running 8 months ago and you really have to be a good athlete to be a good runner. I wish they would show more about running on t.v and eson ect.
adamvahle 8 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Before the movie Pumping Iron, wich helped Schwarzenegger begin his acting career, most people thought lifting weights was for freaks, and now look what it has become! Maybe we need to make a documentary like that about running... We could entitle it "The loneliness of the long distance runner" and use the Iron Maiden track, hahaha.
Hayacafrita 7 months ago
@Hayacafrita Isn't there a book called that already?
TABerselli 7 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1 i definitely agree with you. the world record in the marathon was broken yesterday and it was almost like it was no big deal. to run 26.2 miles at 4:43 pace is just unheard of. some people just dont realize how fast that actually is and that most people cant even do that pace for one mile.
squirrel0654 4 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Word
supersayian5x 1 month ago
So you think she is 'better' than someone who spends their free time helping sick children instead of running?
MajorBilly 1 month ago
This is a great video. As it is her first marathon, she is right, it is about the journey. For those who have completed lots of marathons your opinions are going to be different. Less than 1% of the worlds population have completed a marathon, so everyone who does, not matter what their time, is AMAZING.
MindBodySoulForMe 10 months ago
Wow!!! So much hate here. I don't represent the average runner. I'm driven. Sure my time isn't the best, but there is nothing but imporvement. 3:45 is nothing but a starting point for me. I was never meant to be running in the back of the pack. If that's all most of you want to do is run then do so. I want to show off my level of ability. It's not all about just running for charity.I enjoy the competative aspect of running. That's my thing. I just feel running nowadays isn't about that anymore.
RyuHirakashi1 10 months ago
ahh! I Love to run and dream to staring in anyone marathon soon !
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1958adavis 11 months ago
Hi,
I want to participate in a charity 5km run/walk which I guess could be similar to a marathon?, and have been thinking of elisting in one that is comming up. It will be my first one, so I am a bit nervous and want some advice. I'm only 16, so there will probably be alot more experienced people then me. At school I usually do 2km in around 7:49mins but am usually really tired after that. Should I join for the 5km? I don't want to embarass myself infront of everyone by being last.
CantoOrigin 11 months ago
@CantoOrigin Well, let me tell you from experience, my first ever run was a 5k, and at the time I thought it was pretty long, but it wasnt as bad as I thought. I wasnt fast, but I was happy when i finished it, remember, you don't always have to be the best, the only one you should challenge is yourself. I say, go for it, I made a mistake by quitting the sport for awhile, but now I'm back for good. Next week, im doing my first 21k :D
wcccmh 10 months ago
Wenn nur die blöden Kommentare nicht wären. Schöne heile Welt Gelaber.
Vertdesir 11 months ago
Ah, what a great vid! I love how happy you looked and love your running style. Hope you run many more marathons.
Mrshardtoplease 11 months ago
i'll run if she'll just stop talking
itubeyoublah 11 months ago
Lets keep in mind that some of us are running marathons for the personal challenge of getting faster, some are running in tribute to other people, some just for the experience. There is no need to demean those who are just trying to finish.
dirtmcgirt9088 1 year ago
Omg such meaningless drivel!
dirtmcgirt9088 1 year ago
I cried. I admire your spirit. If you can do it, Maybe I can too. Keep smiling. It makes impossible things lighter to go through. when you smile the body will follow and respond to that happy hormones in the blood.
ZeeLacson123 1 year ago
This video is great. A great internal dialogue of what a runner goes through during an endurance sport. I'm running my 1st marathon very soon - and this video is inspirational. Thank you for making it, thank you for running it, and thank you for your awesome vocalization of it all. Definitely a marathon is about well being, in mind and body, and as you so eloquently put it - it is about the journey - the uphill and the downhill :) :) Keep on keeping on!!! I love hills too!!
Reneevolution 1 year ago
Woah... I would have died at Mile 7-10. Hehe, I'm not physically inclined. Nice job!
peechyprincess 1 year ago
ur speaking as if u left it all on the road, u really didn't.
andyr798ken 1 year ago
ez szerint a maraton a +oldás
qiqqrosatanbabcika 1 year ago
good video...and good job. :)
pjorbust 1 year ago
Hi, Jimmycar, I watched you video 3 years ago, and then I started to train for marathon. I just finished my 3rd marathon in 3:52:12. I still love you video.
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myracesticker 1 year ago
Holy smokes that was cool. Has anyone seen the new marathon video, Marathon Man?
RobinMoore 1 year ago
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McAlisterMom 1 year ago
Great work! What kind of TOOOOOL gets on here and posts their marathon time or whatever and acts like that justifies them acting like a D-bag? Semi-competitive runners who finish in the 2:30s are the biggest jerks in the world. Take themselve way too seriously and act like elitists.
Keep up the GREAT WORK and enjoy the sport!
tedloos 1 year ago
OK for one thing that is WORLD CLASS. I am not a jerk. I'm sorry I came across as a jerk. I am a good person and serve in the armed forces. I love this country and its people. This should be friendly talk. I respect anyone that can run a marathon and finish. I am a competative person and I can call myself successful because I strive to become the best in every aspect in my life even though it won't happen. Try it sometime.
tayl6140 9 months ago
Love the motivation, however this video and words are sooo cheesy. And for you people that think I'm a dick, DNT. I have finished 27 marathons including the Boston, New York, London, Berlin, and Chicago with times in under 2:30:00. Great expression, unecessary to post.
tayl6140 1 year ago
@tayl6140 Finishing 27 marathons doesn't make you any less of a dick.
pagsmiley 1 year ago
RyuHirakashi1. Your an idiot. You talk about the competitiveness of running, and its importance, but your striving for a 3:45?? That's laughable. You justify your competitiveness by saying people don't take the sport seriously. If you took the sport seriously you would recognize the multi-faceted emotional aspects of Man vs. Body and what it takes to run a marathon. Sorry running hasn't gotten you as much respect as other athletes get, but i think thats why most of us are runners. We DON'T CARE!
tua78098 1 year ago
I just want our sport to be viewed as a sport and for people to recognize that we too are competative athletes. What makes other athletes so much better than us?
RyuHirakashi1 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 - I have not encountered many - if any - people who have not recognized marathoning as a legitimate sport. They may not understand why we do what we do, however I also don't get why someone would chase a ball around a nice pasture, or want to get drilled by a 6'6', 350 lb football player. If someone believes that other athletes are somehow superior to us, then that's their judgment, and their problem. They speak out of ignorance.
saintpauliboy1 1 year ago
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I'm sorry but I don't give damn what you guys think of me. People like this are a slap in the face to all of us who train our asses off to finish with a good time. My time is a representation of all my hard work, and WILL improve with time. I run to be competitive not for the experience. People like this are dragging our sport down and it sickens me that more people can't treat our sport with a little respect.
To many people look at marathoning as a stunt and not a sport. A sad time we live in.
RyuHirakashi1 1 year ago
Good for you. I admire that. How many have you won?
jimmycar 1 year ago 41
@jimmycar hah
cooldogcool51 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 - No need to apologize for not giving a damn what others think of you. You have every right to compete as intensely as you wish, and I fully support that right. If you wish to criticize others because you judge their priorities as inferior, so be it. Yet the most gifted runners I've encountered (who would us both in the dust) have never shared your viewpoint. Perhaps they need to re-think this. Or perhaps not. Either way, I hope you enjoy your journey.
saintpauliboy1 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 "People like this are a slap in the face to all of us who train our asses off to finish with a good time"
heres an analogy: a ten year old kid is playing football for the peewee team or whatever. is he professional? obviously not. is he having fun? hell yeah he is. anybody who runs is good for our sport. it doesnt matter how slow you are or how much you train. and nobody denies that marathon running is a sport. not here at least, so STFU
imabandgeek87 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Just because someone runs a marathon for a different reason than you does not mean that she is disrespecting the sport. Every sport is played both professionally and casually for fun or the experience. Football, basketball, soccer, tennis: they are all played by many different people for many different reasons.
rxolsen 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 You're cool and significant.
sisubilly 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 If we followed your thoughts, no one would be allowed to start running. If you don't like it, maybe you should find a new sport.
totallylarry 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 I agree it is a sad time. Not for me. Just for you. Poor sad person. I love it that you see running as always competitive. Why can't you love it that I don't. You were obviously blessed with certain physical attributes that allowed you to compete. Is it any the less that the only person I wish to compete with is myself.
andydrive 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 just run avay. what is your problem? u last one?
Gnibens 11 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1
You don't understand the spirit of competition at all do you. This woman is more in tune with it than you're enlarged ego ever could, i feel sorry for you.
muchlove59 7 months ago in playlist Marathon - Shvoong Video
@muchlove59 I'm sorry but just because I don't run at the back of the pack doesn't mean that I don't know what I'm talking about. If this is how she enjoys running then let her. I don't look at this as some weekend hobby. I really don't care if you don't agree with me. My goals as a runner are different than her's, but she did make some excellent points. It's all about the journey. I'd rather do it at a faster pace. That's all!!
RyuHirakashi1 7 months ago
@RyuHirakashi1
That is fine and i commend you for constantly trying to improve yourself.
People should never crush someones elses fun and enjoyment because of their own views, imagine what would happen to marathon running if only serious runners were allowed. The london marathon for example has a couple of hundred elite/serious runners and something like 24,700 (est) fun runners. It should always be fun and accessable.
Everyone has a personal journey when doing it, and this is her journey.
muchlove59 7 months ago
I tried to train for a marathon in 2009. One day I set out to do a practice run. After 11 miles of jogging, I quit. The sun was bearing down on me & I couldn't handle it. I have a lot of respect for anyone who can finish 26.2 miles.
MishuTaste 1 year ago
shes just walking slow
kg062007 1 year ago
"I love hills" - this gal is SO cute. Awesome effort:)
GraemeC1983 1 year ago
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GraemeC1983 1 year ago
you call that running?
MultiSuperMegaUltra 1 year ago
@MultiSuperMegaUltra I don't know about you, but I can't handle her pace non-stop for 26.2 miles.
MishuTaste 1 year ago
This woman makes me laugh. I don't remember seeing her run a marathon. Jog and walk, but not run. I'm running my first marathon soon enough and i will NOT accept anything more than 3:45. My eyes are on boston down the road and I refuse run slow marathons if I can help it.
RyuHirakashi1 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Wow, way to be a jackass! A big ego will get you nowhere in life, and it won't make your marathon time any faster either.
mar504 1 year ago
@mar504 Hard work and training will my friend. Running a fast marathon takes training. Walking or Jogging a marathon doesn't.
RyuHirakashi1 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Actually, even jogging a marathon DOES take a lot of training. Not everyone won the genetic lottery, and I know I for one would injure myself trying to even jog 26 miles with no training. Many people do these races to finish, not with a time goal in mind. There is no reason why you should put someone down for having a different goal than you.
mar504 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 You're an ass.
mcormier79 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 before talking down other peoples times remeber your own, 3:45 istn exactly something to use as a way to talk down to people, once you break 3 then you can talk but 3:45? ive seen cool downs run at a faster pace, so dont shit on others times when you cant even run faster than most runners cool downs. every1 else, keep doing wat ur doing, your fine
ap1234512 1 year ago
@RyuHirakashi1 Man your a dick lol, stop bagging on this woman. Slow is up to interpretation. I'm sure there are hundreds of people here that could say the exact same thing about you. 3:45 isn't fast either, I ran my first in 2:58 and I would love to go even quicker, but even that is shit compared to others. If your going to come onto somone elses video and talk shit about them, expect it back.
kristianday11 1 year ago
Porque se detiene a platicar pos que no esta en una carrera?
ZAZA8118 1 year ago
Felicitaciones desde España. Awesome!
triki27 1 year ago
I disagree on the walking part. When I did my first marathon I injured my foot, by mile 9 it felt really painful but I did not want to walk at all. In order to be truly successful in a marathon you have to tough it out.
Spaghetti745 1 year ago
I#m going to run my first marathon on 31 oct this year......in germany (frankfurt am main) and I#m a little bit frightened because i am only 18 and there are so many clips on youtube which show what kind bad things can happen....but it is my dream and i will do it :) nice video ^^
08670 1 year ago
Please please please. You have got to listen to Richard Green - Running through New York . Breast cancer charity song.
Bopbidar 1 year ago
pfft, Marathon pro much?
viiet12345 1 year ago
I find it funny that pseudo elite runners make fun of or look down on those who do not have the talent they do....you see.....I am a 244 bodybuilder.....I am built like a freight train.....and I ran a marathon....3 halfs....12 10Ks.....30+ 5Ks.....all in 16 months.......so I dare one elite runner (who weighs about as much as my foot) down grade my 26 min 5K....my 59 min 10K...my 2:20 Half....and 5 Hour full.....I would own you in ways where your family would shun you.....you can't do what I do..
srhggns4au 1 year ago
@srhggns4au : That's what a normal good runner, not elite, runs during a year. There are good runners in USA that runs 2 marathons per year, easily 3 halves for tuning, 16, 20 and 18 milers for tuning, 10K's and 5K's are ran during training and calendar races. During training normal runners have intervals of 5K's. Plus you need to add that these normal runners add minimum 60 miles per week. There are normal runners that run another 6 miles same day of a 10K. 3m-10K-3m warm up and cool down.
sebastienpaproki2000 1 year ago
@srhggns4au : I would even recommend you to not run marathons with your weight and body, you are going to get hurt and your knees will cry so what you are going to own is a major surgery and soon you won't even lift a 45 pound disc in a squat. Better keep lifting weights and just run 15 minutes to warm up and cool down cause your weight is too much or you can impress some ladies in the park by running some loops, don't get injured yourself, I mean, don't try that at home.
sebastienpaproki2000 1 year ago
I'm training for my first marathon, I hope I'll have enough motivation not to stop.
naciuzombiukileris 1 year ago
You will do it! Just don't give up and think positive+
kimdayne 1 year ago
After reading some of these posts let me tell the average runner to ignore these elitist wannabe idiots. Maybe they can hold a sub 5 minute mile for a marathon! Can they compete in the NBA, NFL, MLB or any other professional sport? Probably not. And more than likely they can't even hold a sub 7:00 for 26.2. It's a great video. Enjoy your running everyone and ignore the idiotic posts of the trolls on youtube.
SWohioFILMS 1 year ago
GO TEAM!!!
TriniBuoy 1 year ago
Wait Did you do Team in Training? My Mom and sister did Team in Training together... It was amazing. They did it because My brother has cancer... and he has been diagnosed twice... But If you are in team in training, it's just your jersey looked like Team in Training, like the ones my parents had.
meggymeagn 1 year ago
Most people can't even walk a mile.
83ls 1 year ago
@83ls who the fuck cant walk a mile. I dont know where you come from because im pretty sure 300 pound people can walk a mile.
maxypooh15 1 year ago
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Without rest, NO. I highly doubt that couch-potatoes can walk a mile. Most people don't even know how to run after they get out of school. People running marathons are extremely rare, maybe one-tenth of a percent, and that is in this country. Elsewhere its even worse. So if you can even walk a marathon, wow.
83ls 1 year ago
To continue my last comment...I have a different viewpoint on time with running. Time to me does matter. I don't care about getting anything close to a 4 or 5 min/mile average but I want to average a 10 min/mile or better for a distance run, to me if I can't do that I'm not challenging myself so what's the point?
jpete3027666 1 year ago
@jpete3027666 Time matters to YOU.....I am a 6'1" 244 lb former champion body builder....41 y/o.....I ran a 59 10K..a 5 hour marathon......for someone carrying my load...i;ll take it........
srhggns4au 1 year ago
@srhggns4au I'm 6'4", 240. I ran a 4:19 last January in Houston and I'm set to break 4 in Chicago next month. Time absolutely does matter. The point of running a marathon is to challenge yourself. If you're not out there to run a good race and set a PR then what's the point??? Don't rationalize a time you're obviously not happy with, train harder and improve.
tharock220 1 year ago
@tharock220 Thats great....happy for you......I am hoping to improve my times.....but I am not an elite runner....I am a power lifter who runs.....I like to run races as it keeps my BF% down around 8%....and it is a challenge to run a marathon at my size....and my age....I hope to break 4:30 at NYC.....and so on and so on....my point is to NEVER downplay the achievements of others for any reason...its like me ragging on someone who can't bench 450..i never siad I did not strive for improvement
srhggns4au 1 year ago
@srhggns4au 99.999% of us aren't elite runners. I'm glad you're running, but time does matter, and it's good you want to improve. Time absolutely matters, and I get annoyed when I'm running at the sight of walkers who just want to finish. That's why I reacted the way I did. Marathons fill up, and people who don't care about their time just take up bibs from dedicated runners. I would never criticize someone for being slower than me though, so I understand what you're saying now.
tharock220 1 year ago 2
@tharock220 btw.....i just started running less than a year ago
srhggns4au 1 year ago
I got into running about a year ago and it's addicting. I eventually worked my way up to 5 miles, getting over and surpassing my mind's self-imposed limitations each time. I finished my first 10k in 58 minutes last weekend. It's amazing the thoughts going through my mind while running, many of the thoughts are exactly like yours. It's ALL about mind over matter. It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment to push yourself above and beyond what you thought you were capable of, it's amazing.
jpete3027666 1 year ago
what time 12hours or something, crazy ankles
bazzakazam 1 year ago
This video is a great inspiration I will be putting on my site! My runner will love the motivation you give!
identilce 1 year ago
This is a great video and I will put this on my site for inspiration for others. You are a great motivator!
identilce 1 year ago
thats really cool and inspirational! i am running my first marathon in june 12th.. and if i see a hill.. i am going to love it! Thank you!
cevalfamily 1 year ago
You have my respect! Well done young lady! Well done!
wannabehendrix 1 year ago
I your name really Jim?
marshalljimduncan 1 year ago
Oh my! Inspirational!!!!! I live this video! This is what YouTube was made for!!!
phatcrayonz 1 year ago
What's wrong with your ankles?
ebonicana1 1 year ago 2
Loved it! Thanks for the inspiration. I only started running last September. My dream is to run a marathon when the time is right. I loved the way you've put a marathon into words! Great job!
mommyjacky 1 year ago
blah blah blah blah... lol
gandalf117 1 year ago
Loved your video!!
anslemeileen 1 year ago
First Marathon coming up this Sunday,...thanks
VictorPhoenix 1 year ago
This young lady obviously views marathoning as a stunt and not a sport ...
JGULLIF 1 year ago 5
Is this the OK Memorial Marathon? I'm running my first 1/2 in less than a week! :) Love this video
waitwhatwait 1 year ago
I'm running my first marathon (and race) on May first in Champaign, Illinois! This got me so excited! Thanks!
SenorJackJack 1 year ago
You smile throughout the entire run! Great job!
girlbaggett 1 year ago
If you have great health you can run a marathon with as little as two weeks training!
RB902050 1 year ago
@RB902050 I don't know about that.
melovetorun 1 year ago
Hi, great video!
I'm starting my training for the NY Marathon and have also started a blog. Check it out if you like! And keep going!!!!!x
TraintoNY 1 year ago
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TraintoNY 1 year ago
beautiful... i admire girls with the heart, and disipline to push themselves, wis i could find one like that
kg062007 1 year ago
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Very Inspiring. I like to run and am very much self-motivated, but had reservations running the 2010 SF Full marathon of its Rolling Hills. I got so inspired and I registered for SF Full marathon today and there is no looking back. Train Good and finish good.
prad47 1 year ago
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@prad47 This video inspried me to run my first Half and I have run 5 Half's till now. I hope it inspires more
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prad47 1 year ago
wow, great video. i wish we can be running buddies. But i live in the Philippines, very far from the US. Happy running always! Be careful though when you're out there on the roads or a highway. :-))
MrVideoEyes 1 year ago
Cool video, the mental aspect is huge!! Running my first half marathon on Sunday. Next year a full I hope.
cccustommusic 1 year ago 3
Very nice video, you do look alittle too happy throughout the entire run but wont hold that against you (lol) it certainly brings out your flair. For me running has always been about time, distance and speed so your video is very relaxing, refreshing and inspiring. Thanks!
marinacurafina 1 year ago
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Are you some kinda weird hippie or something?
doodiethief 2 years ago
wow that is inspiring. all smiles until the fininsh line.
jimbotunale 2 years ago
I first saw this video two years ago, this video inspire me to start running, I just finished my second Honolulu marathon in Dec. 13, 2009. And I will train for 2010 again.
hawaii1628 2 years ago
she wasn't breathing hard after the hill because she wasn't running!!! ha ha
sn8andy 2 years ago 2
Great video. I can't believe all the smiles mile after mile, even after 26.2 very l o n g miles to the finish line. Way to go!
StevenGKing 2 years ago
Inspiring
Cogmor 2 years ago