Runner's Weekend - Paris, France

Over the last year, I’ve been following athletes as they dreamed their biggest dreams, from the Trials in Eugene, the marathon trials in Orlando, OTQ chasers at CIM, and even the next generation of stars in Jamaica. Now, it’s finally time to see the place where those dreams come true. So it’s time to hop on a plane and head to Europe. This is a runner’s weekend in Paris, France.

0:00 intro
1:06 first run
2:28 ASICS haul
4:01 party boat
4:51 beach volleyball
7:19 ASICS run
8:50 NBC studio tour
10:56 bike share
12:00 ASICS house
14:36 track night Aug 8
19:48 group run
21:49 French fartlek
25:05 Korea House
26:12 Adidas House
28:01 wine tasting
28:40 track night Aug 9
31:32 mens marathon
37:31 Freedom Fries
37:51 Village of Nations
39:40 farewell dinner
42:38 women’s marathon

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G Series 70-350 (paid link)

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Ray Ban Meta AI (paid link)

sony xperia 1 VI (paid link)

iPhone 13 mini (paid link)

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[jamesfreeland]

Thank you for taking me along to Paris. I’m 77, n pretty sure I’ll not get there. I enjoy the runner’s weekend vids, n seeing the events and food. Jim Freeland

[jonbummer]

You got the close up footage of Sifan Hassan and Assefa "fighting for the gold"! Brilliant

[daltoniwazaki]

the fact that you were wearing fluorescent yellow at the most epic corner in the history of the olympic marathon blows my mind.. you are marked for eternity 😁

[mikecaseyoshea]

Cool video and your shot of Hassan's overtake for Gold at that corner is absolutely brilliant!!!

[leonaleewong]

watching this is the next best thing to being there. thanks for another fantastic runner’s weekend vid, allowing us to live vicariously through your amazing adventures, Mike!

[K.thai]

Best documentary coverage of the Olympics in any sport, 10/10

[williamsjc]

These runners weekend videos are becoming my favorite Kofuzi videos! Reminds me of my favorite travel vloggers but with running at the heart. This is literally my dream trip!

[maverick-nu]

As a local I’m pissed that I’ve missed that group run but while you were enjoying your diner on the 10th at night I was getting ready to run the marathon for all on the Olympic course. The atmosphere was amazing and that race will live with me forever. So glad you had a blast in my city but if I can help next time with your choice of beer in Paris because that is not real beer at all!

[Manikanta_Ananda]

"You have captured the spirit of the Olympics at its best! The way you've portrayed the essence of this global event truly reflects the dedication, perseverance, and unity that the Olympics represent. The passion and commitment of the athletes, the sense of camaraderie among nations, and the celebration of human potential all shine through”

[muhammadtajdaar]

Finally! Had been waiting for this Paris' runner's weekend desperately

[felipe]

I know I wasnt asked, but my favorite moment was the banner saying "Eu amo cerveja" in the volley ball arena. As a brazilian, I couldn't agree more! ahahaha

[alfdickinson]

Wow wicked vlogg-absolutely buzzing! So glad you witnessed Sifan Hasan win the marathon and you had a Korenburg 1664 bottle in your hands at some point. Well done Ko, you captured so much in 45mins

[denitsakoeva]

that was brilliant and I would have watched multiple more episodes recounting the experience. I felt so immersed as if I was there myself. The houses, the parties, the atmosphere, the people, the great city of Paris, the athletes, the group run and more and more. kudos to you as this seems like a truly unique opportunity and you captured it so marvellously !

[macau.friend]

Another excellent addition to the series! It’s one thing to watch the Olympics on TV, it’s another to watch on Kofuzi’s channel. But I am surprised this episode is not longer than Tokyo

[Believeintherun]

Great recap Ko. And yes, I really like the Sony RX100m7

[JDelta]

As a fan of track and field, I appreciate watching your adventures at the Olympic Games where the coverage is little or trapped behind paywalls. Thanks for documenting and sharing your time there.

[axoun]

What a great coverage. So lucky (great work) to have those moments with all the sponsors. I was running the 10k (no luck for me with 42k) it was a so powerful time, a unic moment for the amateurs (Matathon pour tous)

[jamesfreeland]

I appreciate ur confidence and optimism, I glad I follow you.

[Supafloppy]

Here we go. 🎉🎉🎉

I have patiently been awaiting this Runner's Weekend instalment.

Thank you, Kofuzi. 😎

[danieln]

Man, you're living life! Looks so much fun! 1:48 made me think about back in the day when you were running along the waterside in Chicago, combination of the motion, angle and sharp edge to the water I guess. :)