California International Marathon (CIM) 2023 | Weekend & Recap

Here's me blabbering about the 2023 CIM weekend and recapping the race!
TLDR: I fell below expectations due to my fixation to exceed expectations. Got greedy and got wrecked in the first half, which caused me to bonk later in the race. Had to make an unwelcomed pit stop during the race. But overall, didn't stop and pushed through, and still achieved a PR. And most importantly, I had a lot of fun this entire weekend.
Look forward to what's in store for 2024! Boston, I'm coming for you.
00:33 CIM Weekend
09:31 Race Recap
19:01 Wrap Up
Here's the video of the actual race in case you missed it!
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[@seekingUltraNick]

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!

[@christlives916]

I’m from Sac and just came across your channel. Drawn to your chill vibe and casual video style while running at such an incredible pace. Good on you for finishing the race. Running my first marathon in LA in a couple weeks - aiming for a sub 4, appreciated your insight on your 2023 LA recap.

[@alvinma2460]

Nice!!, you can do it!

[@ChristianGoebel-hs5ob]

Brillant video and editing style 👌Looking forward to running CIM this year.

[@alvinma2460]

Thank you!! It'll be lit!

[@rly1977]

thank you for that excellent race recap. I hope as time goes by and your immediate emotions from the race subside that you can appreciate that no PR should ever be disappointing!
By the way when the idea of qualifying for boston first came into my radar, I didn't actually qualify until about 11 years later. And that was before the BQ time for your age group is at a 3:00 flat, which I think is a super high bar. But that high bar just makes the BQ feel all that more satisfying. I am confident you will get it!

[@alvinma2460]

Ohhh, thanks! Really appreciate the encouragement!

[@jasonlee4283]

underated af

[@THEdennisruan]

Yooo Alvin, its dennis from dbhs. crazy i randomly stumbled on this vid. props to a solid run bro. i'll be doing LA this year if you're running that. keep at it man.

[@alvinma2460]

Oh Yooooo!! It's been a long time! Thanks man! I'll see ya at LA! :)

[@ritaotoole197]

Such a great video .. and congratulations u still ran a great marathon 🎉

[@alvinma2460]

Thank you!! 😊

[@AlexMiletich]

Awesome run Alvin!

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Alex!!

[@ThePsants]

Nice recap. That’s a huge PR, despite where your goals were at initially. Super strong. Inspiration as I head into the Houston marathon. Nice work on the race and the vid.

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks!! Good luck at your Houston Marathon!

[@KyleMcCueRunning]

Nice recap! Sounds like you still had an amazing weekend and plenty to build on. Also, you got a pro-mist filter on your sit down camera? Sheesh that looks saucy ✌🏻

[@alvinma2460]

Thanks Kyle! And yup, good eye! I did have a pro-mist filter on :).

[@drudown7628]

Well done, every race is a blessing 🙏🏼❤️✝️

[@alvinma2460]

100%!

[@andrewkim_47]

Great recap video!!!!

[@Myratube27]

Kudo first, watch next.