This week, the New York Road Runners announced the most tracked runner from this year’s New York City Marathon live results. It wasn’t Bachelor star Matt James or anyone in the professional race. The masses wanted to keep a close eye on Cody Kolodziejzyk. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, you might know him by his abbreviated stage name: Cody Ko. The YouTuber and comedian finished his first NYC in 3:53:29.
Ko started out creating Vines in 2013, but he’s since grown a mostly Gen Z audience through his reaction-based YouTube channel, which has raked up over 6 million followers. He also hosts a podcast, The Tiny Meat Gang Podcast, and makes music and DJs. →Follow Runner’s World on Instagram and TikTok to get the latest running news, training tips, and exclusive workouts.More recently, he started a YouTube channel called Cody Trains, where he shares his fitness journey. At first, Ko had to assure followers that the channel wasn’t about model trains, but he’s since gained a following documenting his path to becoming an avid runner and multisport athlet