Running influencer Matthew Choi documented his latest marathon with a video of him running through the streets of New York City, chasing a finish time of just under three hours. What the video didn’t show—two people on electronic bikes riding alongside him to gather footage—ultimately led to his disqualification from the New York City Marathon,

Matt Choi, the running influencer who infuriated the running community by bringing two unauthorized e-bikes onto the New York City Marathon course to film him running, has issued an apology. “I f----- up,

The New York City Marathon is organized by the New York Road Runners (NYRR). Here’s what the NYRR rules (which apply to all NYRR races, except for kids’ races) say about assisting runners: “Unofficial pacers or other unregistered participants are not permitted on the course,

The running influencer was disqualified and banned from participating in future races after he ran alongside e-bike riders who recorded him

Matthew Choi, who a large following on social media, is barred from competing in future New York Road Runer events.