Michael

TCS LONDON MARATHON 2026 🇬🇧🏅 Got to love London! I was in awe of how organised everything was. The way people lined the streets, clapping and cheering. It’s easy to forget how powerful that is until you’re in it. Complete strangers shouting your name, kids holding out hands for high-fives. This city really knows how to show up. Started the year injured and missed a big chunk of the training block. Deep down I knew I wasn’t ready. I was planning to defer, but circumstances changed and I had to go ahead with it. Not my best performance, obviously 🙄 but honestly it didn’t matter. I had funn and learned from it. Shoutout to @phoebe_clarkexo , who I met on the course and somehow became my pacer 😂 I definitely would’ve gone much slower without her. We had fun just cruising, fully in a flow state, and those miles just flew by, until I cramped up at 28K 🥲. can we talk about the @brkedoff cheer zone for a second?! The VIBES! The CHEERS! The NOISE! Absolutely ELECTRIC 🔥 At first I thought the cheer zone being at 39K was insane 🤣 but honestly, it turned out to be exactly what I needed. That final stretch! Thank you guys for bringing the energy and making that moment everything 💚🙌🏽 As always thanks to @daps_14fit and @alban.cacaj for the opportunity. Congratulations to the team! 🍾 ALL FINISHERS. ZERO DNFS! Be proud of yourselves!!!🏅 Thank you LONDON! Maybe see you again soon 😘 #londonmarathon

THE DOPAMINE. THE GOOSEBUMPS. I haven’t felt anything like that in a long time! 🤯 Shout out to my relay team (@jckdamoah @musti30_ & Peter) none of this would’ve happened without you guys. Together, we OPENED those LANES. That race was unreal. 💨 Likeee what on earth was that?! And that baton exchange?! easily the cleanest I’ve ever seen. Tell Team USA 🇺🇸 to come outside, we just wanna talk 🙂‍↕️ I’ve run out of words for the Brkedoff family. You guys are the absolute BEST 💚. We showed every single form of support and energy, and seeing it all come together was incredible. We were so LOUD too!! 😭 If I wasn’t with Brkedoff, I’d probably hate you guys loool. Thank you @daps_14fit , @alban.cacaj , and @timipremax - what you’ve created is SPECIAL. From the corner of McDonald’s Deptford to the big stage simply INCROYABLE. 👏🏽 Big thank you to @on x @communitytrackclub for such a perfectly planned event. One of the best this year, no doubt. Lastly, thank you @on for everything you’re doing for the community. ON on our lips, ON on our feet 👟 One thing I love about cameras: when one stops rolling, the story finds another lens. Enjoy! 🎥🍿☺️ What a night. 🤩✨ #brkedoff #london #running

Vitality.

The city, its people, and me - August ‘25

Balance

Fun weekend w Brkedoff x Saucony

London Marathon 2025. A few days have passed, and I’m still taking it all in. It wasn’t just a race, it was a celebration of the human spirit. A day when complete strangers came out to lift up other strangers. I’ll never forget what it stood for. London was at its finest. 🤩 One of the best decisions made was having my name on the front of my top. From the starting line all the way to the finish, people I’d never seen before were shouting my name “Go Michael!” cheering, clapping, locking eyes with me, kids stretched out their hands for high-fives, volunteers smiled with encouragement and for 26.2 miles, I felt like I wasn’t running alone. It was one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. To everyone I shared the stage, road and pavement with, you guys are WARRIORS because that wasn’t easy. Be proud of yourself. To everyone who came out to support thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ . I know how hard it is; baking in that hot sun, walking all over the city, screaming at the top of your lungs, eyes scanning the road to find your people. That’s a marathon of its own. I know this because I was there last year and that’s what inspired me to run this year. If you’re reading this, feeling even a tiny bit of inspiration go for it! You can do this! At the end of the day, every single one of us deserves a moment of recognition for showing up, for trying, for pushing through. It’s not easy. So put in the work, and let yourself be proud. Glory be to God for strength. Not once did I feel like I couldn’t carry on. Thank you @daps_14fit and @alban.cacaj for the opportunity. Thank you @brkedoff And thank you to everyone who was part of my training block. You helped make this possible. You know what? HECK YEAHHH I’m one of the elite now. Welcome me to the 1%. 😎🥇 #londonmarathon

Me vs. Me 🧍🏽‍♂️

2024 : RUN EDITION (Long ass caption, please don’t read) 😂 Last year, I started running to cope with a heartbreak, it felt like my heart was always aching. But once I started running, I began to feel better. Running became my therapy, and now I’m fully healed, happy, and ready to go again. What started as a random run on my friend’s birthday @daps_14fit turned into something bigger: races, competitions, and now, a big milestone - my first marathon next year. Honestly, the idea of getting halfway and realizing I still have another half to go is scary, but I’m ready to face the challenge. I didn’t do it earlier this year because I was scared, but not anymore. This time, I just want to enjoy the experience. Please don’t ask me about my target time I just want to take in the scenery! 🤣 Running not only helped me heal but also taught me how to push through challenges and celebrate progress, no matter how small. A big thank you to everyone at @brkedoff . You’ve made this year so special. The support, compliments, the conversations, the hangouts - it’s been amazing, and I’m so grateful to have met each and every one of you. ❤️ I’m so thankful for this community and the journey. I might not love long-distance running yet, but I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything. 🥂 Big shoutout to my trusty leggings 🤣 they’ve been with me through everything: day and night, winter and summer. Love em. If you’re struggling, I hope this shows that sometimes the smallest steps like putting on running shoes can lead to the biggest changes. Before all of this, Jesus is, and even after, Jesus still remains the same ❤️ all glory goes back to his name for keeping me, my family and friends throughout the year.

Throwback to when we could play ⚽️😔

Seriously, i ain't begging no one to be in my life. The real will ride and the fake will divide. Get the strap😏