Alvin Ma
Alvin Ma
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Harding Hustle 30K 2024
A last minute sign up for a 30K trail race as a long run for the 100K training block! Another nearby trail race, and I thought it was quite representative of what I'd imagine most trail races to be. It was nice, quiet, peaceful, and sunny. Didn't go all out here, but treated this more as a training long run and trying to keep my heart rate in control.
Enjoy! Another shoutout to the running crew to join me on this spontaneous race.
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Видео

Grandma's Marathon 2024 | Recap | Sub 2:50 Attempt
Просмотров 5 тыс.Месяц назад
I had not been back to my birth state until now and it sure gave me a "warm" welcome, and oh man...WHAT A RACE. Had the race of my lifetime at the Grandma's Marathon so I went off yapping a little bit more in this recap. But the TLDR is: I finally did it and I'm happy. After the previous two "failed" marathon attempts, it just made this attempt that much sweeter and fueled me that more to becom...
Banff Half Marathon 2024 | ft. Runs & Banff Tourist Attractions
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
These videos just keep getting longer and longer. There's so much memories made on this trip and the video length is evidence for that haha. Hope you guys enjoy and don't get too bored of our weird behavior. Glad to have spent this time with Aaron, Justin, and Sarah. This was my first time at Banff and actually Canada in general. My Americaness is not used to the metric system, but I'd say I ev...
Whiting Ranch Trail Race 30K 2024
Просмотров 4042 месяца назад
Wowow, forgot how fun trail running could be! This was my first time actually trail racing and happy to have done it nearby where I live. Despite doing a 10K trail race before at Griffith, which was at an easy effort, this race was a pretty different story. This brought me back of similar efforts that I had to put in during my time in the Swiss Alps, and I really missed this vibe. Certainly won...
OC Half Marathon 2024
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 месяца назад
And another one! It's been a while since my last Half Marathon race (I think it's been a year?) and I've realized again that half marathons are sort of on the cusp of discomfort yet comfort. Doesn't hurt like a 5K or 10K, but it's almost there. The distance is quite "just right" for me as well. This is the second time in a row I've ran this half and I think I might make this an annual benchmark...
OC 5K 2024
Просмотров 5683 месяца назад
The Orange County 5K 2024! It's pretty much an annual thing for the family now, which I'm happy to say that all members of the direct family has joined the race. And in light of Mother's Day this year, I'm also so happy for mom finishing her first race and sticking through. Big shout out to all the mothers out there. Ya'll truly the MVPs! Happy Mother's Day! Enjoy the annual OC 5K vibes! May 4t...
Big Sur 21-miler Weekend 2024
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 месяца назад
A BIG and fun weekend spent at Big Sur with the crew and many more!! This was by far one of my favorite trips that I've taken and I'm so happy to have so many friends and family join us this time at Big Sur. Some mishaps during the rainy season caused some unsafe conditions along the usual route of the 21-mile and marathon distance so the route was changed to an out and back. Was looking forwar...
Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) 2024 | Weekend & Recap (ft. LA Big 5K)
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.4 месяца назад
I feel like my videos just keep getting longer and longer...so I don't blame ya if you didn't finish the video 😅. It's a long one, but grateful that you took the time to watch whatever length! This is just me on a big ramble and recap about how my 2024 LAM weekend and race went. TLDR: Things didn't go as planned and another below expectation outcome, but another step forward was made and one of...
Los Angeles Marathon (LAM) 2024
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 месяца назад
I'm almost there! I'll get there! Sorry for all the hype to only deliver this much. Something I'm still wrestling with a bit more, but I'm happy to still be able to run at this level. The running community is amazing and it makes the journey so much funner. This was one of my favorite LA Marathons yet and the vibes this time was Amazing. Gotta love the LA marathon for always incurring a first e...
10K Tune Up Race (ft. SOCAL River Marathon) | 2024 LA Marathon Training
Просмотров 1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
So how'd ya'll like my reenacting 👌 😆? A pretty last minute sign up. Saw a 10K tune up race in the 2024 LA Marathon training schedule and why not look for a race that just so happened to line up. Definitely a smaller race than what I'm used to, but it was fun spending it with Aaron and Yohan! Thanks SOCAL River Marathon event for hosting! Enjoy the pain and suffering, yet enjoyable footage of m...
The 90 Mile Week | 2024 LA Marathon Training
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Whhoooweee, this one was a long video. Whether you watch the whole thing, or just a few seconds of it - thanks for stopping by! Currently training for the 2024 Los Angeles Marathon and hoping to go sub-3. Trying something new in my training plan where I'm really upping the mileage this time. This was my peak mileage week peaking at 90 miles. Wanted to document this journey as a way to keep myse...
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2024
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
A fun run at the Disneyland Half Marathon hosted by RunDisney! This was the Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. It's been a while since I participated in a race that's a bit more casual and I'm glad I did. It definitely felt a bit weird running so early with most of the race happening in the dark. And sorry for the dark and noisy footage! Gopro aint the best in low light :(. It also got pretty crowded a...
MY YEAR 2023 | A Running Recap
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.7 месяцев назад
MY YEAR 2023 | A Running Recap
Merry Christmas 2023
Просмотров 2517 месяцев назад
Merry Christmas 2023
California International Marathon (CIM) 2023 | Weekend & Recap
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.7 месяцев назад
California International Marathon (CIM) 2023 | Weekend & Recap
California International Marathon (CIM) 2023
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
California International Marathon (CIM) 2023
Turkey Trot 5K 2023 | IVC
Просмотров 2238 месяцев назад
Turkey Trot 5K 2023 | IVC
Griffith Park Trails 10K 2023
Просмотров 4668 месяцев назад
Griffith Park Trails 10K 2023
Day 6 (Final) | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Trient to Chamonix
Просмотров 51610 месяцев назад
Day 6 (Final) | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Trient to Chamonix
Day 5 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | La Fouly to Trient
Просмотров 18010 месяцев назад
Day 5 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | La Fouly to Trient
Day 4 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Courmayeur to La Fouly
Просмотров 31710 месяцев назад
Day 4 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Courmayeur to La Fouly
Day 3 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Refuge De Mottets to Courmayeur
Просмотров 39210 месяцев назад
Day 3 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Refuge De Mottets to Courmayeur
Day 2 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Les Contamines to Refuge De Mottets
Просмотров 33310 месяцев назад
Day 2 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Les Contamines to Refuge De Mottets
Day 1 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Les Houches to Les Contamines
Просмотров 76410 месяцев назад
Day 1 | Tour Du Mont Blanc | Les Houches to Les Contamines
Santa Monica Classic 10K 2023 | Sub 40 Attempt
Просмотров 87410 месяцев назад
Santa Monica Classic 10K 2023 | Sub 40 Attempt
A Run in Foster City | Running (Day 534)
Просмотров 14411 месяцев назад
A Run in Foster City | Running (Day 534)
Mount Baldy Trail Run | #6
Просмотров 249Год назад
Mount Baldy Trail Run | #6
SF Marathon 2023
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
SF Marathon 2023
OC Half Marathon 2023 | Sub 1:30 Attempt Recap
Просмотров 708Год назад
OC Half Marathon 2023 | Sub 1:30 Attempt Recap
OC 5K 2023
Просмотров 251Год назад
OC 5K 2023

Комментарии

  • @mattmtong
    @mattmtong День назад

    I like the peacefulness. and the cool lady spraying the finishers with the garden hose

  • @diggable
    @diggable 7 дней назад

    man even an 18miler could get hard specially if you're just building up

  • @danielmunk
    @danielmunk 8 дней назад

    Always enjoy your videos. 👍

  • @mgd4155
    @mgd4155 15 дней назад

    I really enjoyed watching this vid and hearing the wonderful insights you have shared. I’m watching this from Melbourne in Australia and preparing for my first marathon in October. Your comments and learnings have added to my knowledge build. Congratulations - an inspiring story!

  • @user-xl5gf7mw8n
    @user-xl5gf7mw8n 18 дней назад

    Thank you for you and your video. I'm also in your video in the last mile 😂

  • @501matt
    @501matt 22 дня назад

    Great video! Would you run the 11 miler again or do the full marathon? Or not run it at all again?

    • @alvinma2460
      @alvinma2460 9 дней назад

      Mmm, I'd probably do the 11 miler again especially when friends join. It's a nice fun excursion run. But I do plan on doing the full marathon one day!

  • @joshuago9313
    @joshuago9313 24 дня назад

    Anyone know what happens if you don't make the 6hr time limit?

  • @seekingUltraNick
    @seekingUltraNick 26 дней назад

    Great job making the best of a not so great situation, Alvin. I had to stop and pee during a marathon last Fall. Felt so defeated! I’ll be running CIM in ‘25, appreciate the recap as it helps with my planning. I’ve heard from many that the rollers in the first half can be brutal!

  • @danielmunk
    @danielmunk 26 дней назад

    You should have more subscribers. Keep going 👍

  • @briansaminathen7411
    @briansaminathen7411 Месяц назад

    Congrats on the PR Alvin! You make me want to push harder now….😎✌️🌲

  • @WorldT
    @WorldT Месяц назад

    congratulations and a really good marathon time for sure, I was running Grandmas as well this year as well, and yes it was very cold and wet at the end. During the race I found it perfect temperature at that time. thanks on sharing

  • @Megan-en8vv
    @Megan-en8vv Месяц назад

    I recently discovered your channel, so happy for you with this amazing achievement! Looking forward to seeing where running takes you :)

  • @murraylynn7631
    @murraylynn7631 Месяц назад

    Well done Alvin!!

  • @user-ml6qs4zk8z
    @user-ml6qs4zk8z Месяц назад

    Congratulation. Look forward to your Boston Marathon video soon :)

  • @JoannaNoelle-se3sq
    @JoannaNoelle-se3sq Месяц назад

    Congratulations! Such an enjoyable video. I said let me watch 10 mins, then didn’t notice where the time went when the full video ended.

  • @Shteeeeeeeve
    @Shteeeeeeeve Месяц назад

    Youre a beast!

  • @wulew
    @wulew Месяц назад

    Hello Alvin! I love all your content, but I've watched this specific one so many times as I'm preparing to run my first marathon ever at the SF Marathon 2024. You've been one of my main inspirations to train as hard as I can, so thank you. Quick question for you -- would you say the pacers were running at a consistent pace even during those long stretches of uphills?

    • @alvinma2460
      @alvinma2460 9 дней назад

      Thanks! I was actually in front of the all the pacers (I think the lowest was a 3 hour pacer) pretty much all of the race so I don't have an answer xD

  • @0malleys
    @0malleys Месяц назад

    Hey man congrats. I showed up in a lot of the late race clips (guy in the “Daddy’s Money” singlet) and finished 2:50:0x. Happy you had a better finish than I did!

  • @niataniata
    @niataniata Месяц назад

    This should be the gold standard for all the race recaps. So happy for you Alvin! Thanks for taking us down the memory lane and I loved hearing about every detail leading up to the race, during the race and afterwards.

  • @DennisTernet
    @DennisTernet Месяц назад

    Congrats on the sub-2:50 and great job on the recap video. You captured the feelings of many of us marathon runners so well. Especially liked hearing about bonding with others who are only running near you for portions of the race. After my Tokyo finish several people came up to me and spoke about how they had followed right behind me the whole race, as if we were buddies without having spoken a word yet.

  • @mattmtong
    @mattmtong Месяц назад

    nice storytelling -- I could feel some emotions welling up in me when you described the final spurt of the marathon 🥺. and good job making sure all the poops came out of you beforehand. may the running winds be with you in Boston and the 100K!

  • @GrantHodges12
    @GrantHodges12 Месяц назад

    Congrats dude!

  • @danielmunk
    @danielmunk Месяц назад

    Great video. Enjoyed it

  • @VangRVang
    @VangRVang Месяц назад

    Nice job brother! Congrats!🎉

  • @AlbasDad242
    @AlbasDad242 Месяц назад

    Amazing job!

  • @user-hk6bh5nk6l
    @user-hk6bh5nk6l Месяц назад

    Congrats ! Proud 2:49 22 !

  • @valledafne
    @valledafne Месяц назад

    Congrats 🎉🎊 So awesome!!! I love your recap, so amazing to be able to follow your amazing accomplishment! Wishing you a great Boston marathon!

  • @LuisBecerra79
    @LuisBecerra79 Месяц назад

    Congrats Alvin!!! 🥳🥳🥳 great race 👍🏼

  • @chrispeun
    @chrispeun Месяц назад

    Congrats on crushing your goal. Very impressive to see how much you have improved. Enjoy Boston it is a special experience.

  • @chrispeun
    @chrispeun Месяц назад

    Congrats on crushing your goal. Very impressive to see how much you have improved. Enjoy Boston it is a special experience.

  • @AndrewCho730
    @AndrewCho730 Месяц назад

    congrats! great to see how you progress over the years. congrats again

  • @sleepyturtwig
    @sleepyturtwig Месяц назад

    Congrats Alvin, so proud of you. So many losses and BQ Attempts throughout this journey but now you have officially done the impossible. Have fun in Boston, now it's my turn, getting that BQ Attempt at CIM thus coming December 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @jacincm215
    @jacincm215 Месяц назад

    Babe come quick, new Alvin Ma vid just dropped. Congrats!

  • @rly1977
    @rly1977 Месяц назад

    wow!!! huge grats!! so awesome! So it sounds like you're going to do Boston? There is some chance I'm going to do Boston as well, maybe we could pace together. I would like to break 2:50 as well if conditions are good. Looking forward to seeing you again, it would be nice to catch up!

  • @andrewfeher224
    @andrewfeher224 Месяц назад

    Awesome race and recap -- congrats on hitting your goals!

  • @ThePsants
    @ThePsants Месяц назад

    Congrats Alvin! Great work and taking what you learned in the past to destroy Grandmas. You had the race marathoners dream of! Enjoy Boston!

  • @darlanoz3788
    @darlanoz3788 Месяц назад

    Amazing! Huge congrats! 🎉 Great race recap too 💪 loving your videos 🔥

  • @NicoleAvery
    @NicoleAvery Месяц назад

    Congratulations Alvin, what a great run!

  • @samiyoqk
    @samiyoqk Месяц назад

  • @blahblahboar
    @blahblahboar Месяц назад

    congrats alvin!! Proud of you and you're an inspiration. Also just ran sub 2:50 for the first time :)

  • @manameisaaron
    @manameisaaron Месяц назад

    Soo TL;DR is miss a flight, inhale a bunch of spaghetti, and live like a college student again to Boston qualify? :D Great job homie, we all knew you had it in ya, and glad the marathon gods finally gave you an official result to show for all your strong diligence and effort. Looking forward to what the 100K brings :D

  • @ColinBloodworth
    @ColinBloodworth Месяц назад

    Alvin!! Congratulations!! So happy for you, man!

  • @michelledemayo9325
    @michelledemayo9325 Месяц назад

    Congratulations, Alvin!🎉 Such a great achievement. And I love how your brother is your biggest cheerleader!📣 Hoping he did well with the half.

  • @sailorman2439
    @sailorman2439 Месяц назад

    Awesome race, Alvin. I was on the right side at 17:21 in the white singlet and neon Alphafly's. Wish I had known you were there. Could have paced with you.

  • @masa23665
    @masa23665 Месяц назад

    Gongrats Alvin! Well planned and executed! Well done. Your videos are awesome btw

  • @benjamincorneliusen
    @benjamincorneliusen Месяц назад

    These videos are awesome, man!! You’re a beast!

  • @murraylynn7631
    @murraylynn7631 Месяц назад

    Welcome to my neck of the woods Alvin! It looks like you enjoyed it. It was interesting to see it from your point of view. I lived in Banff twice for a total of 4 years..... many years ago.... I am currently south of Calgary. The mountain running videos and pics I have shared with MK are from adventures in the provincial parks that are south of Canmore. I tend to adventure around there now as Banff and Canmore are a bit too crowded. Plus those trails are closer to home. Hope you had a good time up here and that the Banff half set you up for success at Grandma's!

    • @alvinma2460
      @alvinma2460 Месяц назад

      I did have a good time, thank you! The weather was definitely nice the next day after the race. Days before...not so much haha. It didn't seem that much crowded for me, but perhaps the times we ventured out there was good timing. Running around Canmore was definitely beautiful.

    • @murraylynn7631
      @murraylynn7631 Месяц назад

      @@alvinma2460 by crowded I mean relatively speaking. Your shots when out running certainly weren't crowded. When you get out onto the trails that take you more into the back country, then the trails around Banff and Canmore are busier, generally, than the trails I explore. It is all beautiful though and all good. I am glad you enjoyed your time in Banff and Canmore. Come back again sometime!

  • @danielmunk
    @danielmunk Месяц назад

    Just found your channel. It’s great, keep going 👍

  • @noemip7728
    @noemip7728 Месяц назад

    Your videos are great! They’re relaxing and to the point, not extra talking 😊 Can you please make a video of what you eat during training for half marathon, pre half marathon day of, and post run eat? I’m beginning to train for my first half marathon. I’ll be running the Disneyland half marathon in Feb 2025. Thank you!! 😊 🙏

    • @alvinma2460
      @alvinma2460 Месяц назад

      Thank you! And maybe! I've thought about that, but the food I eat during training is pretty generic haha. But the bagel & peanut butter for breakfast is always on the menu. Good luck at the Disney Half!

  • @benjamincorneliusen
    @benjamincorneliusen Месяц назад

    These videos just keep getting better and better!! Great work & beautiful run!