This is what the Internet should be. An evolution of books, means of storytelling, memories and information. Thank you for contributing to this vision via your open and expressive channel.
The ending couldn't be any better than this - "So whether you are chasing something for yourself or something bigger, you truly have one life so don't forget to show up for it."
Gosh only Riza could make 14 mins feel like seconds and make me emotional over a marathon. The swell of group support, the nerves and energy, the pride for your bf and friends… THIS is what humans are capable of 💕🙏🏽🙏🏽
Bruh I cried after the marathon, like. Their relationship, the friend group, the small moments of strangers around them, how everyone is so supportive It just makes my heart so full.
@@lordblanck7923 your comment reminded me of the concept that when you imagine your dreams, the glory, very intensely, your brain gets rewarded with it dopamine-wise as if you actually did it… so you don’t end up striving to do it
i was watching this with my girlfriend on the tv and afterwards we started talking about how we’ve showed up for each other over the years. each time colt stopped for you, we looked at each other and very much saw us in you guys. incredible message and (as always) phenomenal storytelling. struck a chord for us :)
This girl inspired me a lot, all she did was start from the smallest things: making videos by herself, writing her own script,... she helped me erase the fear of appearing in front of the camera and the anxiety of being judged by others.
Love to hear that! Riza, Colt and many others also inspire me to show up and keep moving forward, even though it can be quite challenging at times. Keep it up, Alo, I’m proud of you for getting started and moving ahead!!!!
@@jacobsjourneyside thank you so much, i started making videos after my 6 months of fear, if possible i would love to hear your review about it. Have a nice day
I like how her story telling is evolving while still rooted in the fundamentals, it's the sweet balance of experimenting and familiarity. It's a cultural event whenever she posts a video. ❤
Thanks for taking your time with uploads. I know it sounds strange, but people truly don't understand the amount of effort put into a single video, from storytelling, filming, and editing. I hope you aren't pressured to post more and sacrifice quality because your videos are worth the wait ❤ Also Tejas's faces at the camera are hilarious 😂
There is something about a person running a marathon and competing in it, all that sweat, training and effort and finally seeing them with that little medal, exhaustion lining their eyes but with a smile on their face not just proud but fulfilled, that makes me tear up… We humans can be incredibly, painfully true and real when we put in the work, just like this little video… lots of love Riza and congratulations to all the runners…❤
Definitely not close to a marathon but I had a similar feeling when I reached the top of this outcropping I was hiking to. I'd made the hike before but because of timing and loss of daylight I'd never reached the top. It's literally a couple mile hike and I'm not the the fittest of people, but I celebrated my little win when I reached the top. It was nothing to my more fit companions but it meant something to me. As they say, don't compare yourself to where others are today, compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
This video made me feel so happy. I didn’t feel this happy since 2020. I couldn’t stop smiling. It was so beautiful to see how supportive people can be and what someone is capable of when there is tons of love.
The content you make is such a reminder to treasure the friends you have and the memories you’ve made with them, and are going to make with them - thanks for making such beautiful videos
This has given me the motivation to apply for the London Marathon too! I've lived here all my life, and I think it's time ✨🙏🏻 Congratulations you guys!
Loved this!! I’ve been running global marathons for a few years now and the “showing up” message really hit home for me. Truly one of the most supportive communities out there 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience.
I miss living in London so much, main reason why I waited so long to watch this video, and oh man I was right you shot London so beautifully and I miss home so much.
as a marathoner myself, there's no better boost than seeing your friends cheering you and keeping up with you. Thank you for doing that for them. I bet they feel loved and cared for.
Just a stroytelling masterpiece, Kariza. Smiled for the whole length of the video. Appreciating it more as now I as a small creator understand the effort it takes to make something so effortless.
Kariza!!! This was absolutely beautiful; every time I think your newest video is my favorite AND THEN you outdo yourself. I definitely felt the light, excitement, and beauty of this one.
Making the choice to be present and available in both your actions and emotional energy, even when it’s not easy. It can be empowering because it shifts you from feeling passive or disconnected to actively participating in your life and relationships.
This reminded me so much of the ending of the movie About Time. Even when a guy could literally time travel to any point in his life, he chose instead to take the moments he had and to live every day like it was the last. I cried. Thanks hahaha
This was absolutely thrilling! The chase to get the shots felt like something out of a movie. Although you didn't run, it was really sweet of you to capture those memories. It's not just the cinematography you're so talented at. You are a storyteller. You took a marathon and made it exciting while circling back to the importance of showing up! This is a vlog to remember ❤
I just got back from the Chicago marathon - I was there to support my aunt and it seems like this video was meant for me. your storytelling, the whole video, the crew chasing the runners, everything just made me very emotional. I loved just seeing people in the marathon, the runners, the families and the local people just cheering - humans being humans.
"Like all people in their 20s and 30s.." appreciate the inclusion, your 30s is when you start to feel like you're disconnecting from the fun, and that you might be weird for joining in on things. It's not true at all, and for many people their 30s is just when they get into the swing of things. For anyone who needs to hear it, don't think you missed the boat, you still have plenty of time to get out there.
this was so exciting to watch?? I was like omg I hope they catch them and can cheer them on and stuff haha (and so emotional with the message in the end) amazing video!!
I found your channel a year ago when you were first blowing up and I was feeling a bit lost in life. Over the past year, every video you've made has felt like it's helped me on my way and reminds me what I am here for. Thank you for always telling such great stories!
I have been starting my RUclips channel and searching for ways to improve. And I ran across so many videos of the video analysis of your videos. And I felt so prideful and jealous ngl. I felt like oh my goodness who is this girl. She can’t be that good. N then I gave in. The holy spurt softened my heart because I was TRIPPING. This is the first video I’ve ever seen from you and this is amazing. The emotional connection was real. I literally felt like I was there with you all. This is truly beautiful. Thank you and I’m so grateful I decided not to be a hater. You are awesome. May God bless you!!
This reminds me of the Yes Theory videos from the early days. This video has its own flavour unique to your style of storytelling. Makes me see my own city in a different light. Thank you.
Felt like a level up in cinematography and editing in this video! Loved the train wiping the text away animation. Loved the color grading in certain shots and the font choice. Keep going Riza!
Your videos are SO inspiring. I can’t find any other RUclipsrs who have the same level of creativity, dedication, and care that you have. The way you take time to make sure the audio, video, and story telling are perfect is amazing and I love your videos. Keep up the good work!
The intro really got me, there's always this feeling when a video is so relatable and you know it hits you, you're so ready to receive what kariza can share and say.
THANK YOU THANK YOU AAAAAAND THANK YOU RIZA!!! You cannot imagine how wide I smiled through out this video. Love the details, efforts and you of-course! Congrats to the boys 😊 This year I did 14km marathon run and why this video hit me so hard is the lesson that I have been working on TO SHOW UP! Hoping to run next year for longer marathons.
Riza! Your video reminded me a lot of Ali Gallop's video "Marathons aren't about running." The story telling, the build up, and the tension of whether you were able meet and capture Colt and the guys in the race had me on the edge of my seat! There's this feeling of wanting to be there to support your love ones in their race and you just magically infect us with that feeling because IT"S SO GENUINE. I saw your human energy.
I love this video, I love the way it was filmed and wholesomeness behind it too. Just being there for your friends is such a nice thing. Most people complain about the separation of filming for views and just about being a nice person. But you found a healthy medium and maybe even better. great content!
Making memories, capturing moments! This such a good example of showing, by doing. Such a great story of being there for each other, doing and sharing together.
Not only are you a supremely talented and natural storyteller, but you also possess crazy breadth and depth of talent in videography, originality, being authentic, and screenwriting/storytelling! This one was fresh; so crisp, dynamic, electrifying, while still super sophisticated and polished as your previous works. I love and appreciate your simple, yet profound philosophical messages, too. I needed the reminder to show up to live more fully.💚
This video was too refreshing. It felt really good. It managed to spark a part of me that has been struggling to come out for a really long time. It was love, friendship, moments, hugs, kisses and embracing people. Thanks so much for making this! ❤
you are surrounded by such beautiful people! thank you for this video. I'm not a runner but I'm very much inspired by all the people in this video, especially your friends
Your best video yet!!! Taking real in the moment footage and turning it into a cinematic masterpiece. While I love your other more scripted videos, this really feels like we’re a part of your life and living it with you.
I don't know what this video did, but from 12:42 till the end, I teared and my nose was running. Thanks Riza. Whatever it was, this touched something within me ❤
I just found out your channel, yesterday, and I can say, I feel sooooo inspired, every time I've watched your videos!! You're my new favorite content creator!!😍😍😍
Riza - I just love, love, love your channel. The cinematography here is just so well done. I was nearly in tears when I finally saw Colt running at the 9-minute mark. Success! I had never done much cinematography up until a couple months ago when I discovered your channel. You’re documenting your 20s? I have been a writer all my life (journaling) and suddenly thought - after watching your videos - that I need to document my 40s. I’m on a steep learning curve, but thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration!!
Compelling title that caught my attention and stayed for the quality of story telling. I literally don’t know these people but i found myself rooting for them and wanting to watch more of your videos. Love the editing, the pacing, the story, everythingg
This is what the Internet should be. An evolution of books, means of storytelling, memories and information. Thank you for contributing to this vision via your open and expressive channel.
Thank you so much!
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I loved how you word it ❤️
ah yes❤
w/ music like jude apatow(?)’s freaks and geeks
"it’s ok to be the side character sometimes" that hit ❤🔥
“You’re the main character in your own life, but only the side character in everyone else’s.” - Tomska
The ending couldn't be any better than this - "So whether you are chasing something for yourself or something bigger, you truly have one life so don't forget to show up for it."
Yeah you're right
All hearts ❤
🧡
This girl is a natural storyteller, and a visionary director!
Hope she gets to direct some movies/ shows one day
Mm there's a high probability of this😮
Riza should produce and direct movies
Gosh only Riza could make 14 mins feel like seconds and make me emotional over a marathon. The swell of group support, the nerves and energy, the pride for your bf and friends… THIS is what humans are capable of 💕🙏🏽🙏🏽
🙏🏼❤️
fr
I was crying
Fr I was also crying which I didn’t expect
oh my gosh i cried too and i don’t know whyy 😭😭
Bruh I cried after the marathon, like.
Their relationship, the friend group, the small moments of strangers around them, how everyone is so supportive
It just makes my heart so full.
I wonder sometimes if we don't de things OURSELF cause we satisfy ourself knowing others are living our dream. 😅 I sometimes think about it
Omg thank God. I thought I was the only one tearing up…
@@lordblanck7923 your comment reminded me of the concept that when you imagine your dreams, the glory, very intensely, your brain gets rewarded with it dopamine-wise as if you actually did it… so you don’t end up striving to do it
@@saraa2147 yeah you are spot on about that. This is why rags to riches always works
@@saraa2147❤
i was watching this with my girlfriend on the tv and afterwards we started talking about how we’ve showed up for each other over the years. each time colt stopped for you, we looked at each other and very much saw us in you guys. incredible message and (as always) phenomenal storytelling. struck a chord for us :)
❤❤❤
Absolutely fantastic video :)
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Please pin this comment @Riza its actually from @aliabdaal
O emgee Ali Abdaal is here❤
Thanks Ali!! 🙌🏼
Wow!! Aliabdaal also watch Life of Riza videos
Video absolutely amazing
This girl inspired me a lot, all she did was start from the smallest things: making videos by herself, writing her own script,... she helped me erase the fear of appearing in front of the camera and the anxiety of being judged by others.
Love to hear that! Riza, Colt and many others also inspire me to show up and keep moving forward, even though it can be quite challenging at times. Keep it up, Alo, I’m proud of you for getting started and moving ahead!!!!
@@jacobsjourneyside thank you so much, i started making videos after my 6 months of fear, if possible i would love to hear your review about it. Have a nice day
@@travellikealocalvn Sure thing, I’ll have a look!
“every time I saw you I got like energy” 13:19 🥹
😭😭😭
Not Colt stopping for a kiss that was the cutest thing EVER 😭😭 8:36
are they dating ?
Not me reading this immediately before the scene😭😭
@@AbhirajKumar-cy4uk yes, and I think for some years now, if im not mistaken
@@AbhirajKumar-cy4ukthey are married
@@SalmanShahid-tn7ofThey are married?!
“You truly only have 1 life. So show up for it!” That was mad deep bro. Show out to you for the great vid!
"You don't need makeup. You're beautiful just the way you are" YES SHE ISSS!
🥹❤
Facts! Glad she has a friend that tells her how it is.
It's her boyfriend right?@@MonkeyDLouie999
@@MonkeyDLouie999 6:12 friend?
wtf the shots and cuts are impressive. The editing, scores, and transitions looks immaculate as well. Clean and consistent. Very good.
why am I crying??? 😭the quality, storytelling and ALL THE FEELS in one video is just WOW! And I felt so happy to see Riza with the love of her life!
I like how her story telling is evolving while still rooted in the fundamentals, it's the sweet balance of experimenting and familiarity. It's a cultural event whenever she posts a video. ❤
Thanks for taking your time with uploads. I know it sounds strange, but people truly don't understand the amount of effort put into a single video, from storytelling, filming, and editing. I hope you aren't pressured to post more and sacrifice quality because your videos are worth the wait ❤ Also Tejas's faces at the camera are hilarious 😂
There is something about a person running a marathon and competing in it, all that sweat, training and effort and finally seeing them with that little medal, exhaustion lining their eyes but with a smile on their face not just proud but fulfilled, that makes me tear up… We humans can be incredibly, painfully true and real when we put in the work, just like this little video… lots of love Riza and congratulations to all the runners…❤
Definitely not close to a marathon but I had a similar feeling when I reached the top of this outcropping I was hiking to. I'd made the hike before but because of timing and loss of daylight I'd never reached the top. It's literally a couple mile hike and I'm not the the fittest of people, but I celebrated my little win when I reached the top. It was nothing to my more fit companions but it meant something to me. As they say, don't compare yourself to where others are today, compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
@@tticusFinch Thank you for sharing your joy with me... 😊 that must have been so satisfying
This video made me feel so happy. I didn’t feel this happy since 2020. I couldn’t stop smiling. It was so beautiful to see how supportive people can be and what someone is capable of when there is tons of love.
The content you make is such a reminder to treasure the friends you have and the memories you’ve made with them, and are going to make with them - thanks for making such beautiful videos
that last message was insane, ONE LIFE BABY!!! show up
This has given me the motivation to apply for the London Marathon too! I've lived here all my life, and I think it's time ✨🙏🏻 Congratulations you guys!
Go for it!!
This is adorable. And it really captures how much work the supporters in your life do behind the scenes to cheer you on.
Loved this!! I’ve been running global marathons for a few years now and the “showing up” message really hit home for me. Truly one of the most supportive communities out there 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience.
I miss living in London so much, main reason why I waited so long to watch this video, and oh man I was right you shot London so beautifully and I miss home so much.
one of the best cities ever 🥹
as a marathoner myself, there's no better boost than seeing your friends cheering you and keeping up with you. Thank you for doing that for them. I bet they feel loved and cared for.
I smile without even noticing 😂😍 This vlog made me wanna go to a marathon 🎉
I don’t know why I started crying in the end but something eased off my chest seeing how much showing up matters. Thank you so much
Just a stroytelling masterpiece, Kariza. Smiled for the whole length of the video. Appreciating it more as now I as a small creator understand the effort it takes to make something so effortless.
Kariza!!! This was absolutely beautiful; every time I think your newest video is my favorite AND THEN you outdo yourself. I definitely felt the light, excitement, and beauty of this one.
Thank you so much 🥹🤍💫
Making the choice to be present and available in both your actions and emotional energy, even when it’s not easy. It can be empowering because it shifts you from feeling passive or disconnected to actively participating in your life and relationships.
12:43 “they say that most of life is just showing up and what we do everyday says just as much as the big moments”
Nice outro
This reminded me so much of the ending of the movie About Time. Even when a guy could literally time travel to any point in his life, he chose instead to take the moments he had and to live every day like it was the last. I cried. Thanks hahaha
This was absolutely thrilling! The chase to get the shots felt like something out of a movie. Although you didn't run, it was really sweet of you to capture those memories. It's not just the cinematography you're so talented at. You are a storyteller. You took a marathon and made it exciting while circling back to the importance of showing up! This is a vlog to remember ❤
Not me crying happy tears. Its lovely to have people in your circle show up for each other like this ❤
The way you tell stories is so captivating!! I wanna be you when I grow up 🫂
I just got back from the Chicago marathon - I was there to support my aunt and it seems like this video was meant for me. your storytelling, the whole video, the crew chasing the runners, everything just made me very emotional. I loved just seeing people in the marathon, the runners, the families and the local people just cheering - humans being humans.
"Like all people in their 20s and 30s.." appreciate the inclusion, your 30s is when you start to feel like you're disconnecting from the fun, and that you might be weird for joining in on things. It's not true at all, and for many people their 30s is just when they get into the swing of things. For anyone who needs to hear it, don't think you missed the boat, you still have plenty of time to get out there.
Love this comment ❤️!! Is how I start to feel because I'm turning 30 this year
30? Wow....I'm still 17 I feel like this already
31 I feel the same thanks
I didn't realize until the end how big a smile I had on my face the whole time! Congrats to the runners, you, and the supporters!
Watching my city come to life through your lenses just made me smile today!! ❤
I am in love with the video. The story telling, the cinematic shots, the edits. You are going to become very successful.
wow, everything about this is beautiful
this was so exciting to watch?? I was like omg I hope they catch them and can cheer them on and stuff haha (and so emotional with the message in the end)
amazing video!!
This was beautiful
Riza you never fail to make me feel like I can do anything. Your vision for storytelling through video is absolutely stunning.
I found your channel a year ago when you were first blowing up and I was feeling a bit lost in life. Over the past year, every video you've made has felt like it's helped me on my way and reminds me what I am here for. Thank you for always telling such great stories!
This was honestly so inspirational and wholesome. Ive been waiting for this a long time
Loved it all around! The storytelling, shots, music, and most importantly a healthy group of friends living life. Truly inspiring.
I have been starting my RUclips channel and searching for ways to improve. And I ran across so many videos of the video analysis of your videos. And I felt so prideful and jealous ngl. I felt like oh my goodness who is this girl. She can’t be that good. N then I gave in. The holy spurt softened my heart because I was TRIPPING. This is the first video I’ve ever seen from you and this is amazing. The emotional connection was real. I literally felt like I was there with you all. This is truly beautiful. Thank you and I’m so grateful I decided not to be a hater. You are awesome. May God bless you!!
Literally don’t know why I cry in the end. All the shots are incredibly touching and adorable. It cheers me up!!
This reminds me of the Yes Theory videos from the early days. This video has its own flavour unique to your style of storytelling. Makes me see my own city in a different light. Thank you.
I live for this kind of story telling ♥
Felt like a level up in cinematography and editing in this video! Loved the train wiping the text away animation. Loved the color grading in certain shots and the font choice. Keep going Riza!
Goosebumps. Amazing storytelling.
The shots are amazing 👏
This is incredible omg.
Your videos are SO inspiring. I can’t find any other RUclipsrs who have the same level of creativity, dedication, and care that you have. The way you take time to make sure the audio, video, and story telling are perfect is amazing and I love your videos. Keep up the good work!
“Every time I seen you I got like energy” so cute! You deserve it! You literally give life just through your videos! Keep it up!
The intro really got me, there's always this feeling when a video is so relatable and you know it hits you, you're so ready to receive what kariza can share and say.
THANK YOU THANK YOU AAAAAAND THANK YOU RIZA!!!
You cannot imagine how wide I smiled through out this video. Love the details, efforts and you of-course! Congrats to the boys 😊
This year I did 14km marathon run and why this video hit me so hard is the lesson that I have been working on TO SHOW UP! Hoping to run next year for longer marathons.
the craziness of capturing the excitement is top tier storytelling!
What amazing storytelling!!! So inspiring 🥹
OMG THE WAY YOU MAKE YOUR VIDEOS ARE SOOOO AESTHETIC............
Riza! Your video reminded me a lot of Ali Gallop's video "Marathons aren't about running." The story telling, the build up, and the tension of whether you were able meet and capture Colt and the guys in the race had me on the edge of my seat! There's this feeling of wanting to be there to support your love ones in their race and you just magically infect us with that feeling because IT"S SO GENUINE. I saw your human energy.
Man the story telling and ofcourse your cinematography is exceptional!
You are such a great storyteller💗 You and your group of friends seem amazing
I’m at a party and was a little overstimulated, took a beat from the group, opened and started watching this and now I’m good, gotta love RUclips:)
this is wholesome! spot 3 is the perfect spot , that's so amazing of you Riza!
your storytelling is unmatched. this was gorgeous ❤
This video was so good, made me teary eyed by the end of it
How one seemingly small idea can lead you to a place that brings you closer to something bigger than yourself
I love this video, I love the way it was filmed and wholesomeness behind it too. Just being there for your friends is such a nice thing. Most people complain about the separation of filming for views and just about being a nice person. But you found a healthy medium and maybe even better. great content!
Simply the most perfect video and it made me cry
First video of yours i’ve seen and it is awesome. Vlogging isn’t dead. Thank the lord
This really touched me. Such a beautiful take on friendship and showing up 💛
STOPPP why are you so good at filming! i really really love everything you do. you is the only content creator i want ot follow for my entired life!
Making memories, capturing moments! This such a good example of showing, by doing.
Such a great story of being there for each other, doing and sharing together.
this was edited so beautifully
Not only are you a supremely talented and natural storyteller, but you also possess crazy breadth and depth of talent in videography, originality, being authentic, and screenwriting/storytelling! This one was fresh; so crisp, dynamic, electrifying, while still super sophisticated and polished as your previous works. I love and appreciate your simple, yet profound philosophical messages, too. I needed the reminder to show up to live more fully.💚
this is so beautiful 😭❤️
This video was too refreshing. It felt really good. It managed to spark a part of me that has been struggling to come out for a really long time. It was love, friendship, moments, hugs, kisses and embracing people. Thanks so much for making this! ❤
I literally teared up. This is so good, Riza.
you are surrounded by such beautiful people! thank you for this video. I'm not a runner but I'm very much inspired by all the people in this video, especially your friends
this feels like a movie.
Love the way you create your vlogs. ✨
Your best video yet!!! Taking real in the moment footage and turning it into a cinematic masterpiece. While I love your other more scripted videos, this really feels like we’re a part of your life and living it with you.
The different quality of perspective view gives this narrative so much more power. Thanks for this.
Riza, you're the main character of your life. This is what people MUST learn from her. Go girrrlllll!!!! ❤
8:56 this moment is gold, a sweet gesture, love this video!
The colors of the shots are so beautiful!
I don't know what this video did, but from 12:42 till the end, I teared and my nose was running. Thanks Riza. Whatever it was, this touched something within me ❤
I just found out your channel, yesterday, and I can say, I feel sooooo inspired, every time I've watched your videos!! You're my new favorite content creator!!😍😍😍
I absolutely love your video and storytelling style!
Okay I've only watched one minute of this video and I've subscribed already
Riza - I just love, love, love your channel. The cinematography here is just so well done. I was nearly in tears when I finally saw Colt running at the 9-minute mark. Success! I had never done much cinematography up until a couple months ago when I discovered your channel. You’re documenting your 20s? I have been a writer all my life (journaling) and suddenly thought - after watching your videos - that I need to document my 40s. I’m on a steep learning curve, but thank you SO MUCH for the inspiration!!
Go for it! It'll be so worth it! 🙌🏼
This has great old youtube vibes, but with really high quality. Keep at it!
Compelling title that caught my attention and stayed for the quality of story telling. I literally don’t know these people but i found myself rooting for them and wanting to watch more of your videos. Love the editing, the pacing, the story, everythingg
So glad they’re bringing Vlogging / Story telling back to RUclips 🎉
girl i sobbed this entire video, and i'm not even sure why yet. thank you for sharing, this was SO beautiful
idk why i bawled over this video. love the storytelling. i want to make a video like this!! ❤ and I will :)))