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 NYC Marathon course, has issued an apology.

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.