My First NYC Marathon Attempt πββοΈ
No experience, just blood, sweat, and tears. Watch my emotional journey running the NYC Marathon for the first time!

Taylor Bell
173.8K views β’ Dec 6, 2025

About this video
Still can't believe this happened. Blood sweat and tears (literally) went into the making of this video, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I do π₯Ή I will hold this experience dear forever
π»π΅ Written, filmed, and edited by Taylor with love. All the music I used in this video is copyrighted (fun fact, they are all songs that I trained to) so I cannot monetize this video. Please hit the thumbs up and subscribe to support π
ππ»ββοΈ I can't thank @newbalance and @endorphinsrunning enough for supporting my training and for all the beast gear. Check out the Endorphins app (what I used for my training plan π) for your running and use my code TAYLOR for 2 weeks of free training (hereβ https://tinyurl.com/43e6az7k)
Socials
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β’ TikTok I guess: https://tinyurl.com/a2k9vxmd
Mentioned/shown in the video
Training shoesβ https://bit.ly/448Zg2G
Race day shoesβ https://bit.ly/48o76bd
Race day leggings (lots of pockets)β https://bit.ly/44bpJwv
Running beltβ https://amzn.to/4pomZV9
Gels I ateβ https://amzn.to/3KEsOyl
β¨ Equipment I use for filming β¨
β’ My camera (aka my phone): iPhone 15 Pro Max (race day itself filmed with 17 Pro max)
β’ Rode Wireless Go mic system: https://amzn.to/3LoaxWs
β’ Mini clip-on lavalier mic: https://amzn.to/3LhZyI3
β’ Mic for sit-downs: https://amzn.to/3prIXGU
β’ Softbox lighting kit for sit-downs: https://amzn.to/3MxJyWh
β’ iPhone hand-held vlogging gimble: https://amzn.to/3pzDT36
β’ Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3bmx4Nt
β’ Ring Light for tripod: https://amzn.to/2ZtGO2L
π΅ Music (I used copyright music in this particular video, though)
β’ Epidemic Sound β use link for FREE trial https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lv6f1q
πͺπΌ For workout classes: Sign up for Class Pass with my referral code (we both get credits!) https://classpass.com/refer/PEEA1TMA29
π§ Follow me on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/iamteebell?si=99ab8ae2a05c487a
TAGS lol: nyc marathon, taylor bell, taykbell, marathon training 8 weeks, i ran a marathon, marathon vlog, nyc marathon 2025, running vlog, running journey, beginner marathon training, how to train for a marathon, nyc marathon experience, first marathon tips, marathon motivation, running in nyc, marathon documentary, marathon day vlog, race day tips, run with me, nyc running, running motivation, female runner vlog, running transformation, race recap, marathon story, Nyc vlog, nyc
FTC: This video is supported by New Balance and Endorphins Running. Some of the links above may be affiliate, meaning I could earn a small % of sales made via those links, but it doesnβt cost you anything extra!
Current Sub Count: 784,039
π»π΅ Written, filmed, and edited by Taylor with love. All the music I used in this video is copyrighted (fun fact, they are all songs that I trained to) so I cannot monetize this video. Please hit the thumbs up and subscribe to support π
ππ»ββοΈ I can't thank @newbalance and @endorphinsrunning enough for supporting my training and for all the beast gear. Check out the Endorphins app (what I used for my training plan π) for your running and use my code TAYLOR for 2 weeks of free training (hereβ https://tinyurl.com/43e6az7k)
Socials
β’ My Instagramβ https://www.instagram.com/taykbell/
β’ Join my newsletter! ποΈ β https://forms.gle/MX5R5xPcWfk9kZmG8
β’ [business Inquiries only] email: team@taykbell.com
β’ LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/5n6ddrnv
β’ TikTok I guess: https://tinyurl.com/a2k9vxmd
Mentioned/shown in the video
Training shoesβ https://bit.ly/448Zg2G
Race day shoesβ https://bit.ly/48o76bd
Race day leggings (lots of pockets)β https://bit.ly/44bpJwv
Running beltβ https://amzn.to/4pomZV9
Gels I ateβ https://amzn.to/3KEsOyl
β¨ Equipment I use for filming β¨
β’ My camera (aka my phone): iPhone 15 Pro Max (race day itself filmed with 17 Pro max)
β’ Rode Wireless Go mic system: https://amzn.to/3LoaxWs
β’ Mini clip-on lavalier mic: https://amzn.to/3LhZyI3
β’ Mic for sit-downs: https://amzn.to/3prIXGU
β’ Softbox lighting kit for sit-downs: https://amzn.to/3MxJyWh
β’ iPhone hand-held vlogging gimble: https://amzn.to/3pzDT36
β’ Noise Canceling Headphones: https://amzn.to/3bmx4Nt
β’ Ring Light for tripod: https://amzn.to/2ZtGO2L
π΅ Music (I used copyright music in this particular video, though)
β’ Epidemic Sound β use link for FREE trial https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/lv6f1q
πͺπΌ For workout classes: Sign up for Class Pass with my referral code (we both get credits!) https://classpass.com/refer/PEEA1TMA29
π§ Follow me on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/iamteebell?si=99ab8ae2a05c487a
TAGS lol: nyc marathon, taylor bell, taykbell, marathon training 8 weeks, i ran a marathon, marathon vlog, nyc marathon 2025, running vlog, running journey, beginner marathon training, how to train for a marathon, nyc marathon experience, first marathon tips, marathon motivation, running in nyc, marathon documentary, marathon day vlog, race day tips, run with me, nyc running, running motivation, female runner vlog, running transformation, race recap, marathon story, Nyc vlog, nyc
FTC: This video is supported by New Balance and Endorphins Running. Some of the links above may be affiliate, meaning I could earn a small % of sales made via those links, but it doesnβt cost you anything extra!
Current Sub Count: 784,039
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Published
Dec 6, 2025
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