the art of showing up

Summary

In this vibrant video, a group of friends and creators embark on a journey to support their roommates, Shervin, Tejas, and Colt, as they participate in the 2024 London Marathon. The host, initially planning to watch the marathon with friends, finds herself filming the event solo. From navigating the bustling streets of London to cheering on the runners, the video captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of this marathon experience, highlighting the human spirit to strive and share in big moments.

Takeaways

• 🏃‍♂️ A group of friends and creators decided to participate in the 2024 London Marathon, showcasing a shared interest in running among people in their twenties and thirties.
• 🎥 The narrator, initially planning to watch the marathon with friends, ends up filming the event alone, highlighting the unexpected twists in plans.
• ✈️ The group travels to London, emphasizing the excitement and challenges of international travel as part of the marathon experience.
• 🏨 Upon arrival, they face practical issues like forgetting essentials, which adds a touch of realism to their adventure.
• 📍 The group visits an expo to get their bibs, indicating an important part of marathon preparation.
• 📹 The narrator and a friend, Taha, take on the role of filmmakers for the marathon, showing the importance of documentation in content creation.
• 🗺️ They strategize to find the best vantage points to film the runners, illustrating the planning and logistics involved in capturing such an event.
• 🎨 The group creates support signs in a hotel lobby, turning an ordinary space into a lively arts and crafts center and demonstrating their support for the runners.
• 📱 Communication during the marathon is challenging due to large crowds and potential signal issues, underlining the need for contingency plans.
• 🚆 Navigating the city to find the best spots to see the runners involves dealing with public transportation and crowds, showing the logistical hurdles of such a large event.
• 🏁 The marathon's finish line is a moment of celebration and reflection, emphasizing the sense of achievement and camaraderie among the group.

Q & A

What is the surprising trend mentioned about people in their twenties?

The surprising trend is that many people in their twenties start running marathons.

Who are Shervin, Tejas, and Colt, and what is their relationship to the host?

Shervin, Tejas, and Colt are creators, roommates, and they form the host's New York City family whenever the host visits.

What event did the group decide to participate in?

The group decided to participate in the 2024 London Marathon.

Why was the host initially going to be alone at the marathon?

The host was initially going to be alone because they were planning to watch the marathon with a crew, but everyone else decided to run it.

What was the purpose of the trip to London for the group?

The purpose of the trip was to support Shervin at the London Marathon, but it turned out that Tejas and Colt also got the opportunity to run the marathon.

What did the host forget at the hotel?

The host forgot their entire makeup bag at the hotel.

What was the main challenge the host and Taha faced while planning to film the marathon?

The main challenge was figuring out the best vantage points to catch the runners and film them during the 26.2-mile race around the city.

Why did the group decide to make signs for the marathon?

The group decided to make signs to show support for their friends who were running in the marathon.

What was the strategy for the host and Taha to catch the runners during the marathon?

Their strategy was to find spots along the marathon route where they could see the runners clearly and get a good shot of them running.

What were the three important things to know about watching a marathon in a major city?

The three important things are: 1) Phone signals may be unreliable, 2) Public transportation can be crowded and slow, and 3) Some spots along the route are more crowded than others.

How many times did the host and Taha manage to catch the runners during the marathon?

They managed to catch the runners three times during the marathon.

What was the emotional impact of watching the marathon on the host?

The host felt the marathon was electric and it reminded them of the importance of showing up for life and sharing experiences with others.