Kofuzi Run Club: Recent Episodes
Michael Ko
Daily livestreams recorded in front of a live virtual audience. Mostly runners. Sometimes, we talk about running.
Got a bunch of shoes in. They weren't what I was expecting, although I think none of them were under embargo. So that's progress, I guess
This week's guest is Eddbud, who I challenge to a game of name that shoe. I've taken super close up pictures of shoes he's made videos about, and he'll have to name that shoe. A twist is that it seems that I have different color ways of shoes than he has, so it adds an element of extra difficulty.
Eddbud on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EDDBUD
Gonna taste test some new summer products from Skratch. And then I unbox some uncharacteristic apparel from Path Projects.
I'll show you a shoe and give you a few colorway names. You have to guess which one is fake.
Also, we had a ton of unboxings.
got a few boxes in the mail.
Also, the livestream will be operating under summer hours for the season. Livestreams will be on Mondays and Thursdays.
starting June 3, the livestream will be moving to summer hours. There will be livestreams on Mondays and Thursdays only.
I show you a very close up picture of a shoe. You name that shoe!
This will be a good one to watch as a video podcast or on youtube.
there was a lot of track news last weekend. let's how closely you've been paying attention.
London Marathon didn't quite go as I had hoped, and I finally sit down with my coaches to debrief and troubleshoot. The early elevated HR definitely signaled that something was wrong. What exactly it signaled, I'm still not sure. But we go over some things that it could have been that, either alone or taken as a whole, could help explain what went wrong. 0:00 intro2:59 headspace going in to the race6:38 working during a taper10:30 how I felt during the race14:53 elevated HR18:14 feeling cold20:20 I'm a half tights guy22:40 poor meal planning27:54 too many beers?30:59 tweaking the training plan35:35 plan moving forwardFor further detail:Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11231514057London Marathon Race video: https://youtu.be/flAQNO5CGJ0?si=y9Ip2z9QS_jlTDaOLondon Marathon Runner's Weekend: https://youtu.be/ClfMSlVzi64?si=CmNmyeds1NkBIn0FFind Sage and Sandi:Coaching at Higher Runninghttps://higherrunning.comSage on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_w_vLvlZNBeTAP8qaWhoASandi on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/sandinypaver/
No trivia today, but I've got a backlog of packages. I really thought the one would be a camera, but it wasn't.
Just got back from a very long trip of Boston Marathon, London Marathon, and Road to Records in Germany.
Monday April 29, 2024
Katelyn Tuohy, Cyprian Kotut, and Coach Jack Waitz join Kofuzi for a discussion about running, legacy, and of course, running shoes during the Boston Marathon weekend 2024. Kofuzi asked Katelyn whether she could ever see herself lining up for a marathon. 2:04 Marathoner Cyprian Kotut shared his secrets for managing pain during the marathon. And Coach Jack Waitz talked about some of the strangest training conditions he and his late wife and marathon legend, Grete Waitz had to endure while training in Norway. 0:00 intro2:50 when did Katelyn fall in love with the sport10:07 Jack Waitz describes winter running for Grete Waitz13:17 Katelyn looks back on her time at NC State15:45 Cyprian Kotut on his running legacy16:51 Jack looks back on first Women's Olympic Marathon18:01 Katelyn on NIL and the future of women's sports21:20 Cyprian's mental prep for the marathon22:21 will Katelyn ever race a marathon?23:13 Cyprian's Boston Marathon race day shoe25:00 Katelyn's shoe rotation
i took the livestream outside so we could watch the eclipse (90% coverage).
also, i got a package from Under Armour
got some new shoes from Adidas. We updated the spreadsheet. And then I said hi to the dogs.
got some super tricky Boston Marathon trivia for you in this shortened episode (I broke a tooth last night and had to go to the dentist)
Rang the PR bell so many times today! Congratulations to everyone who raced over the weekend!
Plus, some new shoes, which means Spreasheet Insanity
YWGO, today, I’ll be sharing a recent coaching call I had with my new coaches, Sage and Sandi of Higher Running. I’ve been following each of them for years, so when it came time to start thinking about how to approach a PB attempt I’d like to make for the London Marathon, they were my first choice of coaches to work with. I’m about halfway through my training for London, so I thought this would be a good time to check in with them to talk about how things are going. We’ll talk about tough workouts, being uncomfortable, and nutrition. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Sage and Sandi.
0:00 intro
0:31 How did they write the plan
4:24 Why I Wanted a Coach
8:48 How I’m dealing with the faster shorter reps
12:35 I don’t like longer reps
15:23 A workout is just information (make clip)
17:53 Pivoting to more race-specific work
21:56 What’s the point of running between easy and marathon effort in a long run
25:38 How Many Gels
31:41 Pros get 8 bottles per race
35:03 Should I be taking in salt during a race?
Higher Running https://higherrunning.com/
Higher Running IG https://www.instagram.com/higherrunning/
Higher Running YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HigherRunning
Sage IG https://www.instagram.com/sagecanaday/
Sage YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Vo2maxProductions
Sandi IG https://www.instagram.com/sandinypaver/
unboxing a shoe that seemed to have gotten lost in the mail before it eventually found its way to me
apparently, I could have shown you those shoes yesterday. so i'll show you them today. and i'll go over some initial thoughts on the wave rebellion pro 2 from my 22 mile run today.
and then we'll go on a long saunter down memory lane. fun.
got a package with two boxes
also, it is Tail Wag Wendesday, but I've moved it to the way end for those of you who don't want to listen to me talk to dogs
Lisa Weightman is a four time Olympian for Team Australia in the Marathon. Lisa recently raced the Osaka Marathon 2024, placing on the podium with a 2:24:43. In this interview, we talk about her race, the ASICS Metaspeed Prototype that she raced in, and the implications of this race on the changes of making a 5th Australian Olympic team.
We also go over her day job (she's an associate partner at IBM), her Chicago connection, and my favorite Australian TV shows.
Interview date: February 28, 2024 (although with the time zones, this was February 29, 2024 for Lisa)
0:00 intro
2:47 race recap
7:31 is Osaka hilly?
10:14 how does Osaka help Lisa get to Paris?
15:53 is Lisa a hot weather runner?
17:48 where would Lisa go to prepare for Paris?
19:26 Lisa’s Chicago Connection
22:39 does Lisa’s son like running?
24:56 will there be any more seasons of Inbestigators?
26:16 Metaspeed Sky Prototype
30:29 Lisa’s ASICS shoe rotation
31:46 carbon for workouts or races only?
32:33 Lisa’s day job
39:37 Lisa at the corporate 5k
41:32 does Lisa have an Olympic ring tattoo?
42:50 how does Lisa celebrate making an Olympic team?
44:40 what prep for Paris heat and hills?
47:23 how do you adjust nutrition training for a hot race?
Links
https://www.instagram.com/lisaweightman/
https://tempojournal.com/article/osaka-marathon-weightman-and-pashley-chase-olympic-selection/
It's Wednesday, so I said hello to everyone's dogs. And also, we talked about the differences between the Metaspeed Edge Paris and the Metaspeed Sky Paris
this one is an unintentional headfake, although it isn't technically clickbait. i think.
I'll name a running company. you guess where it's HQ is.
Also, as a follow up to the Dakotah interview, I did discover who Stephanie is but I still don't know whose baby that was.
In this bonus episode, I speak with Dakotah Lindwurm after her recent third place finish at the US Marathon Trials in Orlando. Dakotah is sponsored by Puma, and is coached by Chris Lundstrom of Minnesota Distance Elite.
0:00 intro
1:29 race recap
3:09 does it get physical at the start
4:09 what did if feel like early in the lead pack
5:22 what do athletes hear when people cheer for them
6:10 where was coach Chris Lundstrom
6:41 what was it like on the east end of the route?
7:16 Dakotah’s bottles
8:19 lap 2
9:51 mindset at around mile 18
11:00 words of encouragement from competitors
12:10 is anyone talking during the race?
13:05 final lap
15:10 the home stretch
16:16 mill city
17:36 no little American flag?
18:33 baby on the course
20:02 big Dakotah
20:32 speaking with Annie Frisbie
21:26 sunglasses
24:14 Puma Deviate Elite 3
26:37 Dakotah’s rotation
27:25 early planning for Paris
28:08 warm weather racing strength
28:40 Dakotah and sunscreen
29:38 conferring with other Puma Olympians
31:05 dog party
32:42 pre-race soft jazz
33:48 champagne is for the podium
forgot to do hello good dog yesterday, so we got to it today. plus, we talk about the LA Marathon course and the Cloudmonster 2
ordered some merch from my fellow running influencer friends. also, the run club tells me about a Minnesota race that ends with hot dish and a meat raffle, and I talk about the time I maybe stole a car from the Shreveport Airport.
Habtamu Cheney just graduated from college and ran a 63:19 half marathon debut (20 seconds shy of the US Trials standard) and then followed that up with a 2:16:12 marathon debut. But he’s got an enormous amount of upside, now that he’s gotten into the Conner Mantz group chat and is being coached by Ed Eyestone. In this conversation, we talk about how he’s feeling with the US Marathon Trials in Orlando just two weeks away, what shoes he’s been training in, and what he’ll be racing in.
0:00 intro
1:08 105 miles this week
3:05 background
5:24 who’s coaching?
7:58 getting into the group chat
11:33 recovery
12:34 who’s chattiest on the group run?
13:53 is Habs worried about heat in Orlando?
14:34 heat acclimation
14:56 goals for Orlando
15:58 running partners in Orlando
16:36 Habtamu’s shoe roation
19:07 Raceday kit
19:51 Raceday nutrition
20:25 Habtamu hired a videographer for Orlando
24:39 do treadmill miles count?
Follow Habtamu’s Journey
https://www.youtube.com/@runnerhabs
https://www.instagram.com/runnerhabs/
https://www.tiktok.com/@runnerhabs
restocked on some of my running nutrition favorites. also, we actually talked a lot about running shoes.
unboxing something to celebrate the year of the dragon. also, an update on the neighborhood watch situation
discussing the difference between regular Salomon and S Lab Salomon. also considering alternatives for the phrase, lace garage.
I don't think there's a race out there that gives out as much stuff to its racers as Houston. In this episode, we'll go over everything I brought back home from the race, in addition to a couple extra things I picked up from the kofuzi run club in Houston and from the expo.
Got a package from New Balance. I think it's what I think it is.
Also, if you'll be in Houston this weekend, there will be a shakeout at 10am at 105 Sabine along the river. I'd love to run with you there!
https://www.strava.com/clubs/683450/group_events/1553753
I'll name a running influencer, you guess what Strava gives as their Best Estimate for the 400m. Watch out, sometimes the estimates can be way off if the runner has ever had a day of wonky GPS.
Also, I unbox some new shoes from Brooks!
Last unboxing of 2023. Thanks everyone for such a fun year of livestreams! See you in 2024!
who doesn't want more running socks for Christmas? Also, fartbutss has entered the chat.
We did our inaugural Kofuzi Run Club on the KRC discord. I'll unbox what I got on the stream today.
I try not to pick up anything extra when I'm at a convention. But sometimes, you can't help it. In this episode, we'll go over the things I couldn't help but bring home from The Running Event
unboxing a subscription box full of runner treats. some treats were more palatable than others
Earlier in the week, I let you pick between two mystery boxes. This is the other box.
Also, we continue the Hello Good Dog segment with dogs from the podcasts listeners, and we also said hi to a Bearded Dragon!
Got a new camera. The chat got feisty about it
We continued the Hello Good Dog segment.
The next Hello Good Dog segment will be for the dogs of podcast listeners. If you want me to say hi to your dog, message me on IG or I guess on strava.
today, I let the chat decide which of two boxes to open. also, we did Hello Good Dog, and I found out live whether I made it in to Berlin
Unboxing a winter package from PYNRS. Talked about how I want to get a weighted blanket sponsor. Debated whether to do CIM again (or maybe Dallas or Valencia). And we started a brand new segment. (your dog is going to love it).
This was the first episode back after Thanksgiving, TRE, and CIM. We had much to discuss!
Also, some winter treats from Ciele.
We did a colorblind test which obviously will be difficult to translate to audio. but at least it's a quick test.
This is the last livestream for this week and next week.
Happy thanksgiving!
Hope I can see some of you in Austin for TRE!
Looking forward to cheering you on in Sacramento for CIM!
Each year at TRE, I try to wear a shoe to the event that isn't represented at the show. Like, I don't want to show up at the Hoka booth in a pair of ASICS. This year, I found something that I think fits that requirement and could be a lot of fun.
I've been a bit slow to get the singlets shipped out, but they will hopefully all be sent out in the next 48 hours. Also, I tasted another shoe.
got a package from Rabbit. Also, we discuss whether this livestream needs to go Multicam. (It doesn't.)
I got some socks. And we actually talked for a while about Nike shoes, past and present
Asking a bunch of silly questions about my NY Marathon weekend as pretext to share some stories and also give away the last of the remaining Kofuzi Run Club Pizza T's.
Sub Elite and unsponsored Adam Wood is living the dream, chasing after his first OTQ. He's a BYU alum and comes from a new line of dominant north american distance runners. After a 2:18:37 debut marathon last year, he's struggled to find those next 37 seconds, most recently at the McKirdy Micro Marathon.In this interview, Adam talks about his running history, his marathon progression, his shoe rotation, and his goals for CIM 2023 on the last day of the American OTQ window.
Interview date: October 30, 2023Adam Wood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRunsAdam Wood on IG: https://www.instagram.com/adammwoodd/The Woods Runs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewoodsrun/
Just got back from New York. AMA.
Also, we made a group decision as to when the singlet restock should drop. listen to the end.
Unboxing a package from Camelbak that arrived just in time for my trip to NY tomorrow. Plus, we unbox another mystery package that is definitely ombre.
I'll tell you the price of a shoe. You have to guess what shoe it is. Pretty straightforward. Sounds like nonsense. A lot of fun.
Unboxing a package from Tracksmith. Also, I reviewed the Novablast 4 and people had comments
should I go to Dallas 2024? Also, I'm going to be in a fashion show. What's the nutrition plan?
I show you a screenshot of a running YouTube making coffee. You guess who's coffee is this?
Got a new running book in the mail. It guarantees marginal gains and is also Kipchoge approved, probably.
unboxing the Coros Pace 3 Track Edition and discussing plans for NYC and beyond.
Also, Non Elite beanies are currently available for sale as pathprojects.com/kofuzi
Makenna Myler is a pro runner for ASICS, and she just ran a US Olympic Trials Qualifying time at the McKirdy Micro Marathon. In this interview, Makenna gives us a race recap, goes over her extensive ASICS shoe rotation, and talks about her coaching change, moving to Flagstaff, and racing six months postpartum.
Follow Makenna and her dedicated bike pacers on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/benzmakenz/
https://www.makennamyler.com/
The Feed is the exclusive distributor of Science in Sport gels in the United States, and I love Science in Sport gels. So I guess I'll have to become a Feed ambassador now.
Its somehow 13 weeks to Houston, I've tried to fix the Adidas packages from last week. And I list my favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movies
This unboxing did not go well.
We talk about celebrities I would like to look like and whether the requested 6am start time for the Olympic Marathon Trials is reasonable.
unboxed a new Garmin. It's blue (or maybe teal).
ordered a second round of Kofuzi Run Club Singlets.
complained about how rough law school students are on their laptops
I started off the livestream all grumpy because I'm not good at shipping things, but everyone had me in giggles by the end. It's the hour of happiness that I needed. I hope you enjoy this one, too.
Still trying to get set up to sell Kofuzi Run Club singlets. Stay tuned for the drop link.
Also, we go over some of our favorite micro aggressions
Yesterday I unboxed the featherweight Adios Pro Evo 1. Today, I unbox something just as light.
Adidas sent me a package. It's very very light weight.
Also, just got back from a wonderful running trip in Italy.
And it's Chicago Marathon week!
something new from Shokz. It's not bone conduction.
Also, if you're going to be in town on Friday before the Chicago Marathon, join me, Rabbit, and Fleet Feet for a shakeout run (optional) and meet and greet. Proceeds go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and you can get a Non Elite Kofuzi Koozie (while supplies last)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rabbit-shakeout-x-kofuzi-meet-and-greet-tickets-720007240037
I'll describe a recent Instagram post from a professional runner, you guess how many likes.
got something overnighted to me
also, we talk about memory card speed and data storage. fun stuff
Unboxing a couple things I picked up for my trip to Italy with Adidas Eyewear later this month. Also, I tried that overnight muesli.
Rory Linkletter is a pro marathoner for Puma and just ran one of the best races of his life in Budapest at the World Championships Marathon. We sat down to break down the race, reviewed his Puma running shoe rotation in the buildup, and looked ahead to his chase of the Olympic 2:08 standard for Paris 2024.
Follow Rory https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter/
Unboxing collab gear and shoes from Janji x La Sportia. Also talked about UTMB, shakeout run for Chicago, and GoPro 12
I've been gone for two weeks to watch World Athletics Championships in Budapest and then UTMB in Chamonix. I have so many stories.
I had a chance to sit down with Fred Kerley after winning gold in the 4x100m relay at the World Championships in Budapest 2023. We talked about his mindset after not making 100m individual finals, his spikes, his speed suit, and his goals for Paris 2024
Lindsay Flanagan just placed 9th at the World Championships Marathon! I had a chance to talk with her just a few hours post race for her instant thoughts.
Lindsay Flanagan is a pro marathoner for ASICS.
This week's guest is Tina Muir, co-author of the book, Becoming a Sustainable Runner. Tina and I first met at TRE last year, and we've become friends ever since. I'm thrilled to be reading her book, as it touches upon a lot of topics that have been slowly nagging at me over the past couple years. It's a timely book, and I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Follow Tina at her podcast https://runningforreal.com/
Buy the book https://becomingasustainablerunner.com/
Note: I'm leaving for World's tomorrow and then I'll be heading to UTMB. This will be the last podcast for this week, and there won't be any podcasts next week.
Got some last minute stuff for my UTMB trip. Couldn't figure out how to get it to work without some tips from the chat.
Craft sent a giant duffle full of stuff to help me get ready to cover UTMB this year. (I'm not racing)
This week's guest is Alex Hermanson, whose IG reels I've been absolutely loving lately. I've also had the chance to meet him in person a couple times, so I'm thrilled that he was able to join on the livestream.
Alex on IG https://www.instagram.com/herm.runs/
Alex on Tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hermruns
unboxing a package from Adidas. It's not the Prime X Strung 2, so the chat tries to trick me into breaking embargo on the Prime X Strung 2.
runner food for the peanut-allergic runners in your life. people without peanut allergies will also enjoy these.
It's the first episode back after a week off from family vacation! (and also after a week off grid in the mountains in Colorado).
We did 2.5 unboxings, answered from running shoe questions, and then discussed the noon start time of the Olympic Trials Marathon
I just came back from three days in Baltimore for the Believe in the Run summer party and then 5 days in Colorado, running in the mountains. There's so much to discuss and so many packages to open.
Also, I'll be gone next week for family vacation, so there won't be any livestreams next week, which got me thinking... I have a lot of travel coming up through the rest of the year. Should we start having guest hosts to take over the show while I'm gone? If so, who should it be?
We're just hours from the Fuel for the Sole Summer Hydration Tour / Summer Grit party, but Meaghan made time for us to sit down and chat in the Believe in the Run podcast studio. This is a really fun one. Hope you enjoy!
Meaghan on IG https://www.instagram.com/meaghanjmurray/
It's a Kofuzi Run Club takeover of the Believe in the Run HQ. I'm in their podcast studio with Thomas, and we talk about see-through shorts, shoes we disagree on, and some of the brand values of Believe in the Run.
Soar saw what I've been wearing lately. They said they had something I just had to try.
Because it was Friday, we had a recovery beverage happy hour with an unboxing of a very large delivery from Salomon
I'll show you a closeup photo of a running accessory. you guess what it is.
Also, I got a delivery that I'd like to start using, so I also did an unboxing today.
I first met Martinus at TRE back in December. Since then, he's published a book and gone on a book tour! There's so much to catch up on.
Buy the Book! https://slowafrunclub.com/preorder/
Got a box from Adidas. It was supposed to get to me before I went to Peachtree. I hope it wasn't something I was supposed to have worn while down there.
Haven't tried tailwind in a few years. Seeing what's new.
Today's Anti Ad Read is for Parker Max, a college DII runner for St. Olaf. He's ben making youtube videos for several years, and I first found him when he, as a high schooler, interviewed Hobbs Kessler, also as a high schooler. He is currently spending his summer, running in Flagstaff, and the videos are worth a watch. Subscribe to Parker Max on youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ParkerMax/
Decades ago, Jacob Timm was a D1 athlete who never was able to run as fast as his potential. Now in his 40s, he is chasing records with Tinman Elite as their first professional masters athlete.
Jacob Timm on IG https://www.instagram.com/jacobtiimm/
Tinman Elite on IG https://www.instagram.com/tinmanelite/
Jacob and I reference a near death experience that Jacob suffered. It has been thoroughly covered in an interview with Drew Hunter on the @Tinman YouTube channel. For further context, I highly recommend watching the full interview
https://youtu.be/vzuh2nT1F3U
2023 Grandma's Marathon Champion Laura Hagans talks about training with NAZ Elite, Hot Pockets, and plans for the next several months until the US Marathon Trials
Summer apparel from Tracksmith. This might be an episode you want to check out on YouTube
Will you be in Atlanta for Peachtree? Livestream Live. Sunday night July 2. https://www.runtastic.com/groups/8b150c92-8493-4d8e-a6f6-9299163748fb/events/93fdac8f-c6c3-44a4-b493-126216bfdf0a?utm_source=runtastic.lite&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=user_generated_sharing&utm_content=event.runtastic.adidasrunners
Shakeout Run with Adidas Runners. Monday Jul 3. 7:30am. 2 sweaty miles. https://www.runtastic.com/groups/8b150c92-8493-4d8e-a6f6-9299163748fb/events/e5c4ab9b-779b-43f8-b8d5-cd43667b4534?utm_source=runtastic.lite&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=user_generated_sharing&utm_content=event.runtastic.adidasrunners
ordered some apparel after a couple of Spotted Cows. let's see how I did.
Will you be in Atlanta for Peachtree?
Livestream Live. Sunday night July 2.
https://www.runtastic.com/groups/8b150c92-8493-4d8e-a6f6-9299163748fb/events/93fdac8f-c6c3-44a4-b493-126216bfdf0a?utm_source=runtastic.lite&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=user_generated_sharing&utm_content=event.runtastic.adidasrunners
Shakeout Run with Adidas Runners. Monday Jul 3. 7:30am. 2 sweaty miles.
https://www.runtastic.com/groups/8b150c92-8493-4d8e-a6f6-9299163748fb/events/e5c4ab9b-779b-43f8-b8d5-cd43667b4534?utm_source=runtastic.lite&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=user_generated_sharing&utm_content=event.runtastic.adidasrunners
Emily Heller joins the livestream to talk about her running, Train for NYC with Believe in the Run, and we play a new game: Underrated/Overrated.
Emily on youtoooooobah https://www.youtube.com/runlikeheller
Emily on IG https://www.instagram.com/runlikeheller/
Today, we played a new game that I think might be impossibly difficult. I'll give you three specs of a shoe: stack height, drop, and weight. you have to guess what it is.
Unboxed a package from Adidas. These were items I purchased myself. I think I did a pretty good job with my selections this time.
I bought some clothes from Saucony. I think I need to stop ordering stuff off the internet after I've been having summer beers
I had a chance to speak with Dakotah Lindwurm after her 2nd place finish at Grandma's Marathon 2023. As the 2021 and 2022 champion, Dakotah was the favorite for the three-peat and also for a potential course record. We talked about how her day went, how she's processing that day, and what her future looks like as she heads towards a fall marathon and the US Olympic Marathon Trials.
Dakotah on Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/26341222 Dakotah on IG https://www.instagram.com/dakotahlindwurm/
I'm working with Kodiak Cakes on an instagram campaign. They sent me some things to use for the campaign. Let's taste test them live.
the theme for this week's trivia is Grandma's Marathon. There's no point and no prizes, but hopefully, we'll have some fun.
Got a package from overseas. And we talked about grumpy YouTube comments from track bros, trail bros, and zero drop die-hards.
Unboxing a package from Believe in the Run. It wasn't what I was expecting.
Also, I may have the KOM for the Denver Airport C terminal.
I had the chance to speak with Altra pro marathoner, Sydney Gidabuday, while I was in Boulder. He just came off his debut marathon, and we discussed the race in detail, his thoughts for his next marathon build, and which shoes he's wearing as he's recovering from this marathon.
This interview was recorded on Pearl St. in Boulder. June 7, 2023
Sydney on IG https://www.instagram.com/sydney_gidabuday_/?hl=en
Tommie_Runz joins the livestream to play Name That Shoe! I show a picture of a shoe, and you have to guess what that is. Tommie needed help with this extra difficult edition of the game, and so it was good to have some expert help from the Kofuzi Run Club chat in the livestream.
Tommie_Runz on IG https://www.instagram.com/tommie_runz/
TommieRunz on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TommieRunz
I had the chance to interview Emma Bates in Boulder at an ASICS event. We talked about toxic mold, why her World Championship Marathon PB performance was a disappointment for her, and what she needs to do to get to a 2:18 marathon goal time (which would be an American record).
This episode was pre-recorded and not-live on June 6, 2023, but it was a such a good conversation, I thought I'd put it up here on the Kofuzi Run Club podcast. I don't normally do a lot of athlete interviews. If you like these conversations, let me know by DM or comment when the video version of this conversation goes up on the Kofuzi Run Club YouTube channel.
Follow Emma Bates on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emmajanelbates/
Follow Team Boss https://www.instagram.com/__teamboss__/
I just got back from four days in Boulder, running with pro athletes and my media friends. I also unbox a Nike by You that did not go well.
I'm in Boulder this week, and I've found a couple of ASICS pro athletes to join in a round of Name that Shoe. I showed them some closeups of shoes, and they had to guess what they were. There were no points and no prizes, but I think we had a lot of fun. Tommie Runz also makes a guest appearance in this episode.
got two packages in today, and Im really excited about them. If they are what I think they are, they will be perfect for this summer weekend
This week, I'm bringing on my friend, Ashley Mateo. Ashley is a journalist, writer, and editor. If you've ever read running content in a magazine, you're probably already familiar with her work. She's also someone who has been on some of the same adventures I've been on over the past couple of years, so I'm glad to spend some time with her again on this livestream.
Ashley on The Rundown https://ashleymateo.substack.com Ashley IG https://www.instagram.com/ashleymateo
We played a game where I show you a picture of a pro runner when they're wearing non-running clothes. TBH, this one is going to be real tough to listen to, as I'm terrible at describing how people look, and also, the way that I'm colorblind, Im particularly bad at describing hair color. But, we do have a nice discussion after the game about what to do with future games and future potential guests.
This week's guest is Matt Choi. I first interviewed Matt about 7 or 8 months ago, but we lost that interview to technical difficulties. Here we recover some of that ground but then also venture into some bold new territory. The was one of my favorite conversations I've had on the livestream.
Matt's IG https://www.instagram.com/mattchoi_6/Matt's youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MattChoi.Matt's website https://mattchoi.co
I show you a close up photo of a shoe. You tell me what it is. This week, we're looking at carbon plated shoes
Got a little something from Rabbit. Usually, I kinda know what's coming. But this, I have no idea.
This week's guest is Jaeki Cho, who is a man of many titles, one of which is Brand Ambassador for On Running. We talk about life as a full-time content creator, disappointing our Korean parents, and Ali Feller and the t shirt cannon incident.
Jaeki's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jaekicho
Jaeki with Righteous Eats https://www.instagram.com/righteouseats
I took close up photos of shoes. You have to guess what they are. This one is going to be a bit difficult to play as an audio version, but hopefully it's fun to listen to the guesses.
trying out a new hydration powder. I can't read what some of the flavors are because I'm color blind
for this week's happy hour, I'm bringing in Greg Itahara of Itahara_Art. Not only is he a customizer for pro and other famous athletes, he's also my go-to designer and customizer. And, as a bonus, since he happens to live kind close by, he came over to my house for an in-person happy hour!
Greg Itahara https://www.instagram.com/itahara_art
Got a package from ASICS. Apparently, now they're only sending me shoes after an embargo lifts. That's probably the right move.
This week, the happy hour guest is Andy, the Forest of Dean Runner. Andy and I have been following each other for years, and we've collaborated a few times. It's long overdue to get him on the livestream. We got nerdy about training techniques, running culture, and running YouTube
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/thefodrunner
instagram https://www.instagram.com/fodrunner
My PO Box guy dug up an old package that didn't have a name and had an incorrect PO Box on the address. He figured out it was mine. And today, we open it.
Opened a package of goodies I purchased from PNYRS. And we talk about the protocol for wearing a shirt for a race you didn't run.
We did a Livestream Live from the ASICS Run Shop on Newbury St. in Boston over Boston Marathon Weekend! We had regulars from the livestream in the audience along with two of the fastest marathoners in America, ASICS pros Ben True and Nico Montanez!
I ordered this so long ago, I forgot what was in it. I hope it's Maurten.
Boston is coming up. Here are some shakeouts we can run together:
Saturday 2pm: Puma shakeout https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594741506857
Saturday 6pm: Livestream Live at ASICS Shop. Join me and special guests, American marathoners Ben True and Nico Montanez for a live taping of the Kofuzi Run Club livestream.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asics-athlete-meetup-tickets-615213047787
Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLyb
Monday after the race: Bandit Portrait Photos https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bandit-x-boston-marathon-post-race-medal-portraits-tickets-602826990757
If you have footage that you'd like to send me, upload clips to me at https://kofuzi.wetransfer.com
Got a package from my friends at For the Run. I was very pleasantly surprised.
Boston is coming up. Here are some shakeouts we can run together:
Saturday 2pm: Puma shakeout https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594741506857
Saturday 6pm: Livestream Live at ASICS Shop. Join me and special guests, American marathoners Ben True and Nico Montanez for a live taping of the Kofuzi Run Club livestream.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asics-athlete-meetup-tickets-615213047787
Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLyb
Monday after the race: Bandit Portrait Photos https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bandit-x-boston-marathon-post-race-medal-portraits-tickets-602826990757
If you have footage that you'd like to send me, upload clips to me at https://kofuzi.wetransfer.com
Got some colorful new pieces from Janji. We talked about Boston and also some other races
Boston is coming up. Here are some shakeouts we can run together:
Saturday 2pm: Puma shakeout https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594741506857
Saturday 6pm: Livestream Live at ASICS Shop. Join me and special guests, American marathoners Ben True and Nico Montanez for a live taping of the Kofuzi Run Club livestream.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asics-athlete-meetup-tickets-615213047787
Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLyb
And while there isn’t a specific event I’ll be hosting, I will be spending some time at the Bandit Popup as well https://banditrunning.com/blogs/the-b-mail/boston-marathon-pop-up-itinerary
If you have footage that you'd like to send me, upload clips to me at https://kofuzi.wetransfer.com
unboxing some packages from ASICS.
The Big Race is coming up. Here are some ways we can meet up in Boston 2023:Saturday 2pm: Puma shakeout https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594741506857Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLybI have one more event Saturday evening. It’s not a run. I’ll post more details soon
Unboxing a couple packages from New Balance.
Will you be at Boston this year? Let's go for a run!
Saturday 2pm: Puma shakeout https://www.eventbrite.com/e/594741506857Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLyb
This week's happy hour guest is Mrs. Space Cadet, Erin Azar.
Mrs. Space Cadet IG https://www.instagram.com/immrsspacecadet
Mrs. Space Cadet TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.space.cadet
This week's livstream guest is Drew Whitcomb of Weartesters. We talk about hotels for the Olympic Trials Marathon, spectating the Boston Marathon, and his training for London Marathon.
Drew on Weartesters: https://youtu.be/MSo_rufiBBE
Drew on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drewwhitcomb
Drew on Weartesters web: https://weartesters.com/category/performance-reviews/running-shoes-reviews/
This is a running podcast where we talked about darts, pickleball, panel, ping pong, tennis, and badminton.
We bring in the running maestro himself, Eddbud!
Eddbud YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eddbud
Eddbud IG: https://www.instagram.com/eddbud/
Tommie just got back from running the NYRR Half. We get his race recap and a preview of his Boston race plan
Trying the last of the Japanese gels that I bought at the Tokyo Marathon expo. these are from the brand, Challenger, and even though the labels do have a lot of English on them, I have no idea what flavor half of them are supposed to be
What shoe to get next if you already have a Novablast 3 and a More v4? Also, do they do shamrock shakes in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day?
this week's guest is Suzie @irunThings . We've been following each other on YouTube for years, and I'm glad to we had a chance to chat before she runs NYRR Half Marathon this weekend.
iRunThings YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IRunThings
irunthings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realirunthings/
I went to the Tokyo Marathon expo and bought a bunch of Japanese gels. I had no idea what I was in for.
unboxing a bunch of packages from Fractel, Saysky, Stryd, and Roka. Plus, a special gift.
this week's happy hour guest is Chris Ford of Fordy Runs
Fordy Runs Youtube: https://youtube.com/fordy_runs
Fordy Runs IG: https://www.instagram.com/fordy_runs
Fordy Runs web: https://www.fordyruns.com/
I went to Japan and all I got was a marathon PB and a lifetime of memories.
Also, I'm still a bit jet lagged, so there was an issue with the audio in the beginning.
we actually talked a lot about running shoes today and also the potential for Non Elite underwear
Just got back in from a run and unboxed a package from Alter Ego running.
This will be the last livestream for a while, as I'll be traveling all of next week.
British pro runner for New Balance and also a youtuber, Phily Bowden joins the livestream for this week's happy hour. She talks about altitude camp, her weekly shoe rotation, and how confusing Biscuits and Gravy is for a British person.
Phily on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilyBowden
Phily on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philybowden/
February 16, 2023
I give some very preliminary thoughts on the Invincible Run 3 and we talk about bonk prediction
first livestream in the new studio space, and I accidentally reveal which country I'm traveling to next week
this is one you may want to watch on YouTube. Apparently, Tommie has a giant poster of himself in his basement, and we talk about it in this livestream.
https://www.youtube.com/live/R_NxX6bCcmA?feature=share
unboxing new gear from Nutrisense, Stephanie Flippin, Atreyu, Brooks, a Kofuzi Run Club member, and New Balance
For this week's running friend, I'm bringing in Claire Bartholic, The Planted Runner, who took her marathon time from 4:02 to 2:58. She is a run coach, the host of The Planted Runner Podcast, and she is an author. Find out more about Claire at https://theplantedrunner.comThe Planted Runner Podcast https://theplantedrunner.com/podcast/Get The Planted Runner Book https://theplantedrunner.com/book/Follow @theplantedrunner
For this happy hour, I bring in a friend, dietician and carb loading marathon whisperer, Meghann Featherstun.
Follow Meghann on IG @ featherstonenutrition
https://www.instagram.com/featherstonenutrition/
Listen to the Fuel for the Sole podcast
https://believeintherun.com/category/believe-in-the-run-podcasts/fuel-for-the-sole/
Find some of Meghann's favorite long run fueling recipes
https://linktr.ee/featherstonenutrition
the embargo from the Endorphin Elite finally lifted today. there was a lot of talk about. also, I apparently bleed a lot from shoes. I thought that was normal.
I'm trying something new. Instead of getting boozy for happy hour livestreams, I thought it might be more fun to try to regularly bring in a friend. This week, we've got Robbe Reddinger from Believe in the Run.
unboxing some runner nutrition. and we also discussed, where are all the running YouTube mega channels?
in this last livestream of 2022, we talk about cold weather running and why Orlando got the American Olympic Trials Marathon
in this running club livestream, I follow up on a previous livestream where I wondered if there is a such thing as vegan spam.
Saucony and New Balance are going to have some of the more confusing shoe naming conventions in 2023
talking about the Takumi Sen 9, which I've got now in hand. but it's not really breaking any embargo since I bought this on Adidas.com I continue to have no idea what Adidas is doing.
trying out some new sports drink. this will be the last livestream for a while due to TRE and CIM
Unboxing a season's worth of packages. TBH, this is pretty visuals heavy episode. May not translate that well for the audio only version. I won't be mad if you skip.
trivia questions testing your running current events knowledge with a NYC marathon and CIM marathon theme
I've got a bag of assorted Gu flavors. I'll select them at random and give them a taste test.
I show you (on the livestream) an outsole. You guess what shoe it is. It's harder than it seems.
because this game is so visual, this might be a good one to check out on YouTube.
from the people that brought you maple syrup in a pouch: waffles in a pouch. maple flavored.
Test your shoe knowledge!
I'll read you a product description from a 2022 running shoe. You name that shoe.
I bought a kettle bell. It was a first time I've touched a weight in about a decade.
Also, Matt LeGrand claims that DC Rainmaker went on a run with Casey Neistat, but apparently neither of them had a GoPro and it's not on Strava. I call BS
Chicago was so last week. I'm on to CIM in 7.5 weeks, with a brief stop in NYC on the way
this is one of the few "runner's food" that I would actually put in a pack and eat on the run. some of the flavors, anyway
Monday September 26, 2022
I don't want people to literally die while reviewing the Apple Watch Ultra. I just want them to almost die. There's a big difference there.
I'll describe a runner's mustache to you. You guess who the athlete is. In all fairness, this game really did work out a little better in the video version.
Today, we celebrate a weekend of PBs from across the Kofuzi Run Club as we try a new kind of stroopwafel.
I bring on Matt Chittim to the livestream so we can talk a bit more about Relay, a Patreon venture that he, I, and several other running creators have started. But we also chat about lots of other random stuff. I tried to avoid making it a complete commercial for Relay.
A lot of news today: Diamond League finals, new Apple Watches, Relay launches on Patreon, and I got some new shoes to unbox
I was really hungry so we ended up talking about fruit the whole time. There is some actual shoe talk towards the end
I'll give you a shoe and an item that people might carry while running. You guess which weighs more.
remember CompUSA?
also, first run in the Endorphin Pro 3, whether I'll test the Altra Outroad, and the stubborn long lasting battery of the Coros Vertix 2
I'll show you a screenshot of a meal that a running YouTube has included in a recent video. You tell me Who Ate This?
an update on the dog bite, a review of my favorite world championships pins, and even a bit of shoe talk
Summer ain't over yet. I still have two more trips on the books before the kids head back to school (plus a trip to grandma's house). I'm not sure if the schedule will allow for a group run, but I will update as soon as I know.
First livestream back from Eugene. We talk about the mascot costume theft story, and about getting on to TV while filming the men's marathon. Also, it's a Monday, so I'm trying a new donut shop near my mother in law's house, Donut Boy.
going over my Eugene schedule for Worlds and also my fall marathon schedule (3 marathons in 3 months!)
I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Denver/Boulder, Mammoth Lakes, and San Francisco. We've got a lot to talk about.
had my first run after the marathon today. ran in the Mach 5 for the first time and felt pretty good.
just as a heads up, this will be the last livestream in a while. I've got some family summer stuff and then a lot of travel with ASICS. I'll be posting my schedule and Kofuzi run club meetups on YouTube, instagram, twitter, and strava. hope we can meet in person soon!
Just got back from Grandma's Marathon in Duluth, MN. It's time to ring that cowbell and have some PR cake
finally have some details about the Denver trip. also, we actually talked a lot about running and running shoes this time.
Quest Cookie and a SaltStick drink mix that I had left over from my travels over the weekend
didn't have time to get a mukbang ready, but there's so much to talk about after the trip to NY/NJ
I'll show you an elevation profile from a trail race. You have to guess the race. Even though you won't be able to see the profiles in the podcast version of this game, I think many of you will still be able to guess based on the distance of the race and my description of the profile.
Good luck!
trying out the Trader Joe's Kung Pao Cauliflower, but mixing it up with some different sauces.
It's hot all of a sudden, so my body has been all out of whack and wanting endless amounts of sugars and salts after my runs.
Also today, we talk about people I should try and interview. We also discuss what name I should give to my future porta potty rental business.
I'll name a race and show you the elevation profile. You have to guess how much total elevation gain there is.
The YouTube channel hit 100,000 subscribers overnight. And while I'll have a much bigger proper event planned, I did want to celebrate in the moment with a small pizza party on the livestream.
Thanks to everyone who has made this all possible.
Over our favorite recovery beverages, today we talked about the Shortest Ultra Marathon and the upcoming RBC Half Marathon
It was a whirlwind trip to Malaga Spain for the ASICS Meta Time Trials. So much adventure!
As someone who ate powerbars in high school in the 90s, I'm really rooting for PowerBar to make a comeback. Today, I'm trying out their recovery drink, a 20g whey protein chocolate shake with 57g carbs.
Trying out some new flavors of bars from a family favorite nut free brand. Also, the Boston Marathon was today!
I won't be going to Boston this year (fingers crossed for 2023), but that won't stop me from getting excited. And since this is the 50th anniversary of the first time Boston officially allowed women to have bibs, this Trivia Tuesday Boston Edition is dedicated to women.
Trying out a new protein shake. Also, in this episode, we discuss what would be the ideal non-running sponsors for the channel.
You would think that a runner would be able to find a lot of things they might need at a GNC, but you would be wrong. Today's trivia is based on things that I actually found upon even just a cursory inspection of the GNC website.
My apologies to people who love GNC. I'm sure there's a lot of normal stuff there, but this trivia is not about the normal stuff.
Convenience foods can be great, especially when they're vegan. Today, I'll try something that I've seen at the grocery store for a while and finally decided to try today - Wicked Foods. We'll also talk a bit about the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile and other races from over the weekend
Opened up a package that I ordered from The Feed and then went on a very long tangent about travel by rail.
Trying out some new bubble waters today, Bai Bubbles. Some of the flavors are very good.
I'm running the Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile this weekend, so let's dive into some race history with this week's trivia.
Don't forget, this Saturday at 9am, the Kofuzi Run Club will be meeting at the WWII Memorial for a few miles around the mall to preview the cherry blossoms! See the Kofuzi Run Club group on Strava for details.
When I was in LA, DadRunnerAl gave me a couple of gels to try that I had never heard of before. Today, I'll give them a taste test on the livestream.
Hoka 1 1 strikes again. Also, details have been finalized for the Kofuzi Run Club DC! Let's meet at the World War II Memorial at 9m on Saturday April 2. We'll run around the tidal basin and mall to see the cherry blossoms. The route should be about 2.7 miles and I think the expo for the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile is pretty close by.
I keep seeing this stuff everywhere, but is Body Armor any good? I bought 9 different flavors and will sample them today.
Talking about some upcoming races. Cherry Blossom 10 Miler in DC and Grandma's Marathon in Duluth. Also, I'm not going to be going to Boston to spectate anymore, unfortunately.
My daughters made me a cake to congratulate me on a PR at the LA Marathon! I eat a big slice and give some more insight into the LA Marathon and how it's now changed my perspective on "challenging" courses
While I was in Santa Monica for the Kofuzi Run Club LA shakeout, Luis gave me a care package of Mexican treats! I have very little idea of what these are, but I can't wait to try them!
Goodr sent me a bunch of glasses. I'll give you a list of the crazy names, you have to guess which name goes with which pair. I tried to describe the lenses the best I could, but this may be a good one to catch the replay on YouTube.
Taking questions on the Adios Pro 2 (the 100 mile video went up today on YouTube). Also, I wonder if Kipchoge would come to the Kofuzi Run Club shakeout if Kipchoge ran Chicago again
Especially when I'm marathon training, I've been enjoying the new generation of NA beers. Today, I'm testing out four NA brews from Brewdog from Columbus, OH
It's Tuesday - time for trivia. But it's also Fat Tuesday, so it's time for a mukbang. I went to Stan's Donuts and pickled up four paczki. Chocolate Pastry Cream, Pastry Cream, Cherry, and Canoli flavors.
I believe I've tried all the Unived gels before, but they've previously told me that they're constantly tinkering with their formulas. So while some flavors have remained great, others have gotten much better (and also, some are still not my favorite)
Trying out some vegan instant food from Heel. Just add boiling water, let it steep (like cup o noodles), and eat!
Unived Elite drink mix now comes in tubs (previously available in single serve packets). Today, I'll be testing out the Bare Naked flavor (non-flavor?) and the Lime Buzz (with caffeine). In addition to calories and carbs, each of these has 1000mg of sodium per serving!
In the last few months, Rory Linkletter has run PBs in the marathon, the half marathon (setting a Canadian record), and the 3k. And he’s just getting started. Not only is Rory a great runner, but he’s also heavily engaged in the running community with his socials, his Strava, and a running podcast. Today, we’ll talk about his recent races, being an unsponsored pro who is also a shoe nerd, and what the future holds.
1:12 3k PB
4:20 Rory Doesn’t Like a Taper
6:09 collaborating with Coach Ryan Hall
8:26 Atlanta Publix Half Marathon
12:03 favorite style of race
13:21 Rory vs. Ben
16:53 start marathoning sooner
19:34 Rory vs. Sydney
22:27 post race food
28:46 goals for Atlanta Half
31:09 2022 race calendar
33:15 testing all the brands
42:15 Kofuzi bump?
42:55 new crop of running pro
45:03 deadlift mile
46:18 stroller mile
47:36 dog mile
Rory’s Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/9351341
Rory’s Twitter https://twitter.com/ThePapaLinks
Rory’s IG https://www.instagram.com/rory_linkletter/
Running Rivals Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/running-rivals/id1498290126
Powerbar still exists. Today, I try two new flavors of bars (I couldn't find the original) and two flavors of gel. It was a wild ride.
I'm too much of an old man to bother going to the meet tonight, but I think Cole Hocker is going to beat Cooper Teare. I have not idea whether either of them will break the record.
Also, I have no idea when it comes to geography, and it may or may not have anything to do with going to New Jersey public school in the 90s.
Taste testing Nuun pre workout drink, Prime. Not a lot of sugar, but a bunch of salt and caffeine.
Now that I won't be going to Tokyo, I'm shifting gears to run the LA Marathon. Today's trivia is dedicated to that switch.
My friend Taren Gesell sent me a care package of Athletic Greens. I've never tried it before and don't really know what to expect.
we spent a lot of time talking about food that you dunk. I didn't realize it until today, but apparently, I'm against all dunking.
Testing out a MCT rich coffee creamer that is actually pretty nice. I like it.
Today, I got asked about my vertigo, which was a long story. And then we complained about shoe names.
I'll give you some running acronyms. You tell me what they mean.
Also, does Pandora still exist?
Trying a vegan protein powder with chocolate, cinnamon, turmeric, and chili. Whoa, there was a lot of chili.
Why are short weeks always the longest? I don't know, but we made it to Friday. And this week, that is an accomplishment, in and of itself.
Sydney Gidabuday dominated the DII running scene, winning 7 national championships and running the school record for the 5k at powerhouse Adams St. Now, he's back running under a Vigil system with Roots Running and looking to build upon the success of last year's 3rd place finish at the USATF 5k National Championships (13:53). He recently hit a PR of 61:09 at the Houston Half Marathon, and I was lucky enough to sit down with Syd to discuss this race and what he's hoping for in 2022.
Follow Syd on Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/694472#interval?interval=202201&interval_type=week&chart_type=miles&year_offset=0
Get the Roots Running Merch! https://www.rootsrunning.store/collections/frontpage/products/syd-the-squid-t-shirt?variant=40970509811898
Follow Syd on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sydney_gidabuday_/
Follow Syd on Twitter https://twitter.com/SydneyGetabooty
Does anyone want me to pace them in an ultra? I don't like running at night and I get terribly lost on just about any trail.
Today's recovery beverage - Gatorade Endurance.
Kiera D'Amato just broke a 15 year old American marathon record. Shouldn't there be more fanfare? Or is the appropriate level of fanfare?
Sometimes, runners buy cars. And car makers have taken notice. Today's trivia starts out as surprising car tie-ins to professional runners but then devolves into pure trivia about runners and the way cars shape their lives.
Eventually, we discuss whether sports betting would be a good idea for track and field. But first, a quick moment of nostalgia for the glory of ABC's Friday night line up of TGIF shows.
Sitting back with a Vega Protein Shake. Prebiotic Choco Cinnamon Banana flavor. Also discussing the recently announced Men's Boston Marathon field. It's so deep.
Boston elite women announcements and which brand would I be sponsored by, if I could be sponsored by any.
Moved the YouTube livestreams to their own specific channel, Kofuzi Run Club.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1EbXD5GN2FcVSZ0Qf9_SQ
It was cold enough in Chicago that the local news sent out a reporter to interview anyone foolish enough to try and run in this weather. I was that fool.
https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/6182910-people-brave-cold-weather-as-wind-chills-provide-sub-zero-temps/
Kicking back for the last livestream before Christmas with a nice recovery beverage and talking about beer, tamales, and running.
I'll give you a food, and you tell me which elite runner likes to eat that food as a pre race food or as a recovery food.
eating a variety of the Christmas cookies at Grandma's house while discussing Molly Seidel's new YouTube channel and the changes at NAZ Elite
It's the last day (for many of us) before the Holiday! I'm rushing to make it across that finish line
my wife got a box of biscotti from work as a holiday gift. she had a couple and then gave the rest to me to eat for the livestream. today, I talked about getting a haircut, getting a bib for the Tokyo Marathon, and how I'm way off on what I should be eating after a workout.
I got a haircut. Plus, everyone checks in on whether they got in to the Chicago lottery
Tommie_Runz of The Run Eat Sleep Show and Chip Time Running joins the run club to discuss his thoughts on The Running Event in Austin.
trying some vegan pastries for the Monday Mukbang.
This will be the last livestream for the week. Tuesday, I'll be traveling to Austin. Wednesday, I'll be at The Running Event all day. Thursday, I'll be with Believe in the Run and Puma for a morning shakeout run at 8am and a podcast (I won't be speaking) at 12:30pm. Friday, I'll be speaking on a panel with Matt Chittim at CIM Expo in Sacramento. Saturday, I'll be doing a shakeout run at 8am in front of the capitol building in Sacramento. Sunday, we race!
Hope I can see you IRL in either Austin or Sacramento this week!
I'll show you a product listing from Decathlon with some names and key photos redacted. You guess what the product is. None of them are for running.
recapping the NYC Marathon weekend. it's hard to imagine that all this happened in one weekend.
We're bringing back Dr. Josh on the livestream to follow up on his performance at Chicago and to discuss what he's got on the calendar next! Also, to keep it spicy, I'll be trying out HotShots, a literally spicy product intended to reduce the likelihood of cramping during a workout or race.
Go and subscribe to Dr. Josh on youtube. He's ever so close to 10k subscribers!
In the Long Run https://www.youtube.com/inthelongrun
Today's guest is Stephen Gnoza, A Serious Runner. He's been making us all laugh with his incisive and insightful comedy that puts a mirror up to all of our quirkiest runner habits. And today, he talks about his run in with the BAA, what races he (Stephen Gnoza and not necessarily The Serious Runner) has up next on the calendar, and where he wants to go next.
Stephen Gnoza YT https://www.youtube.com/user/StephenGnoza
Stephen Gnoza IG https://www.instagram.com/stephengnoza
Serious Runner https://www.instagram.com/seriousrunner
Serious Runner Twitter https://twitter.com/seriousrunner
tried five of the flavors and all five were really good. I think that's a monday mukbang first.
these bars all have very straightforward ingredients and are very tasty. they remind me of RX Bars, but not as sticky chewy.
Good morning Youtuuuuuuubbbbah! Emily Heller has finally made it to Chicago and we sat down for a chat. We discussed shoes, kit, race goals, and of course, her dog.
Dr. Joshua Sanchez of In the Long Run stopped by for an in-person interview. We talked about his race strategy as an American Development athlete, his shoe selection, and how to keep it spicy.
this one should be pretty easy for locals, but for Americans, it will be pretty tough. But, as always, the questions are structured in a way to make wild guessing fun
High protein, keto-friendly, gluten free, grain free, soy free, wheat free cereal.
also, we talk about the Bondi X, Chicago Half Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and aid stations for non elites
I didn't even know they made electrolyte mixes, but when I placed my last order of Huma Chia Plus gets, they threw in a sample of Coconut Pineapple and Lemon Lime
i've always just ignored zero sugar gatorade. seemed pointless. but then i thought about how it might be like a gatorade version of nuun. i don't know why this didn't occur to me before
I'll give you a name, you tell me whether that person is a French Chef or a French Pro Runner. Also, we invent a bunch of food/running themed TV shows in the livestream
Today, we've got Tommie Runz joining the livestream. Tommie is a sober vegan runner who is putting down some fast times as he lives the Run Eat Sleep lifestyle.
going over some fun facts while also giving a bit more details and backstory on what it was like for me to race it
Olympic Sport or not? There are some weird and unusual olympic events out there. In today's trivia, I'll give you a short list of sporting events, and you'll have to decide which ones are or are not olympic events.
egg pancakes. not sure how they're not crepes, but around here, they're called egg pancakes
Jim Walmsley was gracious enough to give me some time and patience to ask him about the bucket hat, his Wahoo Element Rival, and the steeple chase.
Jim Walmsley won the 2021 Western States 100 in a bucket hat. But his is just one of many people who have worn a bucket hat on the biggest stages
vanilla flavor, 0g sugar (if you can follow the carb math), 21g protein, no soy, and vegan
unboxing some new colors to add to the wardrobe from Rabbit. and it came in reusable RePack packaging
camille herron eats tunafish before an ultramarathon, and other things i learned over the last 24 hours
today will be the last regular weekend livestream. thank you all for making this place so enjoyable. we will still have weekday livestreams
a lot of companies today started out as different named entities. I'll give you the current name and the original name, you tell me the year.
also, what does Dr. Fauci wear to run?
I know we normally eat things for Monbday Mukbang, but today, I could really use another recovery beverage
Today's topic for trivia is a peculiar 1 mile race: Chris Chavez of Citius Mag versus world famous author Malcolm Gladwell
trying out six new flavors! two of them were great. two of them were good. two of them, i would not want to eat again
announcing some races I signed up for and one already has been scratched off my calendar.
Who Said That?
I'll read you the text of a meme quote. You tell me if it's Rich Roll or Keanu Reeves.
Granola by a seed company. Peanut allergy safe, Kosher, Vegan, Gluten Free.
Seriously Delicious.
today's regularly scheduled trivia will be moved to another day because we actually ended up talking about running today
there is a bit of a hiccup in the audio today towards the beginning/middle. but the stream does resume. my apologies.
I didn't know Skratch Labs made bars, so I bought a sampler pack and am giving them a try today
We put the family zoom on YouTube
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Emma Abrahamson just created a new bar, and it's been selling out super fast. I was lucky enough to pick up a box, and I'll try it on today's episode.
the kofuzi x path projects LS is back in stock! get it while they last. there will be additional restocks.
pathprojects.com
the more I think about crazy insane extreme cold weather races, the more i think, hmm. maybe i might want to do that.
nut free peanut free (although made in a facility that processes nuts and peanuts).
like an RX Bar, but I like these better. and they're cheaper than RX Bar.
I'll be speaking at the Rambling Runner Virtual Summit, giving a talk about carbon plated shoes. The Summit is from January 15-17 and features some great speakers, such as Sarah Bishop, James McKirdy, and Mario Fraioli. Use promo code KOFUZI for a discount.
https://theramblingrunner.com/summit
today, I did a giveaway of my review unit for the Shogun Ninja Massage Pro.
I'll be clearing out a lot of review devices I've received over the next few weeks, so tune in Tuesdays for a chance to win.
they look weird. and i'm sure i prepared them a bit incorrectly. but overall, i like these.
stryd gives a critical power number, which equates to one's power at threshold effort. from there, stryd defines power zones as
easy 65-80% critical power
moderate 80-90% critical power
threshold 90-100% critical power
interval 100-115% critical power
repetition 115-300% critical power
5.2% abv
hint of fruit but not sweet. light carbonation. easy drinking. very very tasty.
spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, m&m's, sprinkles, marshmellows, and candy corn. that damn candy corn.
I started the movie at the 40 minute mark if you want to follow along and watch the movie while listening to a livestream commentary of it.
light citrus aroma and clean lager finish. a bit on the sweet side, but very tasty. 4.7% beer that is delicious and all-day drinkable
he fights financial crimes. she is an educator getting her doctorate. and they need a dedicated room for their cats.
Janji sent me some stuff, and then we talk about boogers as I open a box of stuff I ordered from Amazon
going to the mall to pick up adult size light up shoes, cinnabon, and a stromboli from sbarro
beau miles ate his weight in beans (and nothing else) as he prepared for and ran an ultra. he never seemed to cook them, instead eating them straight out of the can.
i thought i would see what it was like to do that once.
someone sent me a bunch of peppers. i have no idea if they are spicy, but i'm going to eat them
there was a power outage for a moment. i've edited it out for the podcast, so hopefully, it's not too disruptive.
does altra make cowboy boots? i mean, it would go really well with a western states belt buckle
Amazon target ads to me on IG. And a lot of the time, I have no idea what they're trying to sell me.
Amazon advertises so many products on Instagram that they don't even bother to put any sort of caption on the products. This can lead to some confusing ads. Instead of trivia questions, I let you all try and guess: What Is This?
another day, another shadow live stream. i don't know what that's happening.
here's a link to the Main to Main Marathon in Osage.
https://www.cedarrivercomplex.com/main-to-main-marathon
Here's a link to the time Jamil ran the NYC Marathon with a giant gimbal
https://youtu.be/FlMOXTPTLSY
cold brew coffee for the livestream as we discuss destination half marathons, taco bell, and the SL20
also, there was another parallel livestream
almond butter bites are difficult to eat in an audio format.
we also discussed fanny packs vs bum bags.
and hydration vests
gonna need a second rest day after the 30 mile FKT of the heritage trail. so, why not have a beer during the livestream
Today's trivia theme: dogs and running.
Also, here are links to the two stories about dogs from the bonus question
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6009109/Stray-dog-runs-outback-half-marathon-two-half-hours-awarded-medal.html
https://www.sportbible.com/other/news-reactions-take-a-bow-dog-accidentally-runs-half-marathon-after-being-let-out-for-pee-20190116
chip dip, fake chicken sandwich, and cookies.
also, we talked about a weird challenge of 100 miles and 100 beers in one week.
finding dogs and more discussion about short shorts.
here's a link to the Citius Mag article discussed
http://citiusmag.com/half-tights-vs-short-shorts-a-definitive-guide/
We made it to Thursday! This week, I'll be trying out a local brew, Textile Brewing Company's Snuggy Beer, a 5.6% Irish Red with 20 IBUs. Textile Brewing Company is a new brewery in Dyersville, Iowa, just down the street from my in-laws'
Had some audio difficulties, so this episode starts a couple minutes in from the start of the actual livestream. my apologies
Still in the basement in Guttenberg, Iowa.
There were some technical difficulties with the internet and the video for the livestream, so this episode ends a bit abruptly. Sorry about that.
Today's trivia theme: What does it mean?
Also discussed: Strava Wankers and a whole lot of information about birds. Yes birds.
It's been cold, believe it or not, here in Guttenberg, so I'm trying to stay warm while in the basement. It's been hoodie weather for me. For today's livestream, we talked about which shoes stack up best against the Endorphin Pro, Covid news anxiety, and when marathons will come back (and what will that even look like). Thanks so much for tuning in everybody!
Today, I'm drinking Revolution Brewing's Citra Hero, a delicious iteration of their Anti-Hero, made in this version with Citra hops. And, I'm drinking it out of a Jabba Lives Koozie! A pure inside joke for fans of the Kofuzi Run Club livestream, I hope you'll enjoy. You can pick one up at my etsy shop now.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/809127388/jabba-lives-koozie?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1&crt=1
The topic for today is Iowa Running history, as I am currently spending time in Eastern Iowa. But this was a topic I chose before I checking to see whether I could fill out an entire Trivia Tuesday episode. I had to really dig deep for this one. Thank you for humoring me.
But I don't think it's so much that there isn't Iowa Running history, I think that perhaps my attempt were thwarted by the fact that any google search involving Iowa and running tends to bring up political campaign news.
In either event, thanks everyone for tuning in today, even Mario. I love you my brother.
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Today, I try some Matcha Green Tea and Lemon, a delicious flavor, and we reminisce about Snapple and Mitch Hedberg. And we talked about running shoes and taco pizza.
It was a lot of fun today. Thanks for tuning in. Please join us and participate live, every day on youtube at 3pm Central.
Today, we talk about taco pizza. Today’s beer is Revolution Brewing’s Stratasphero
Sorry for the technical difficulties.
Today, we talk about life after blackoutTuesday, tweaking the basement video setup, and of course, running shoes.
Today, we're live on location in the basement of the 2020 a Kofuzi Non Elite Training Camp. I'm trying some new things for the setup. We ran into some technical difficulties, but we made it across the finish line and had a great time getting there.
Today, I try something new on YouTube. It takes away the video part, keeps the chat part, and adds listener call-in! It’s awesome.
Thanks for tuning in to the show today. Thursday May 28, 2020. I’ll be drinking Goose Island’s SPF, a low IBU fruit beer with Amarillo hops. Feel free to celebrate the near-end of the week with me and your alcoholic or NA beverage of choice. We had a lot of running news and announcements today. A lot of fun.
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Today, we talk about me running a 50k for the first time to celebrate hitting 50k subs on YouTube. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Today, Memorial Day, May 25, 2020, I try some different sports drinks. SIS. Unived. Skratch Labs. Tailwind. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Thanks for tuning in to the show today. Happy Friday, May 22, 2020.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Thanks for tuning in to the show today. The subject for this week’s Trivia Tuesday is marathons. It turns out that I made these questions way too easy. But we also had a very strange audio glitch in the YouTube livestream. Podcast listeners won’t really know what is going on from listening to the audio, but I did include a snippet of it at the end of today’s podcast.
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For this week’s Monday Mukbang, I try three different faux chicken veggie patties. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Sunday May 17, 2020. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Thanks for tuning in to the show today, Friday, May 15, 2020.
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For today’s livestream, we can talk about whatever as usual, and I’m happy to answer any running or shoe related questions. But I’ll get the conversation started off with pizza themed trivia.
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For this week’s Monday Mukbang, I’ll be taste testing some updated formulations of unived elite gels.
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Thanks for tuning in to the show today, Sunday May 10, 2020 - Mother’s Day.
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We made it to Thursday! To celebrate, I’ll be having an Apex Predator. Feel free to join with your beverage or treat of choice. Thanks for tuning in to the show today, May 7, 2020.
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Audio from the May 6, 2020 YouTube livestream. Today, I realized that I am afraid of all the animals.
Audio from the May 5, 2020 YouTube livestream. While it was a Tuesday, I moved the Monday Mukbang to this day because yesterday was Star Wars Day. I should have planned this better to be a Cinco de Mayo mukbang, but I’m still getting the hand of the scheduling for this livestream. Thanks so much for listening to the livestream. If you’d like to participate live, check on Instagram at 6am central or YouTube at 3pm central.
Happy Stars Wars Day! This is the audio from the YouTube livestream recorded may the fourth, 2020. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Audio from the YouTube livestream on Sunday May 3, 2020. Today you guys asked me about my ideal shoe and what my dream midsole swap would be. I’m afraid my answers were pretty boring. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Audio from the livestream on Saturday May 2, 2020. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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Audio from the May 1, 2020 YouTube livestream. We made it through the week and through the month of April. Hopefully, May will be better. Thanks for tuning in to the show today.
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We’ve made it through the month of April and through most of the week. It’s 5:00 somewhere, so join me today in the happy hour edition of the Kofuzi Run Club.
Today, I’ll start the conversation with five bingeable shows that you guys might want to check out. I don’t really watch TV except for local news and weather, so my picks should hopefully be a bit different than what everyone has been bingeing already. And let me know in the livestream what you’ve been watching! You can find these on my playlist, Top 5 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLliIt6xk5PhZ48FgMZPovgyryb_cqBCr3
Houston Marathon —2020 —2019 —2018 Salomon TV —Every Single Street —The Trail Camp —Kungsleden Jelle’s Marble Run —track relay —funnel race Kitboga —2019 rewind Simone Giertz —makes useless robots
Bonus: Joseph’s Machines —how to get more work done at dinner —treadmill
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Audio from the April 28, 2020 YouTube livestream. Thanks so much for listening! Tune in daily at 3pm on YouTube to participate in the conversation.
Today, I gave you give interesting celebrity strava accounts worth a look, and you guys gave me some of yours! We also talked a lot about snooker, somehow.
Today, I got my KT roller out while everyone else foam rolled or stretched. And we talked about rain gear options, my weekly mileage progression over the years, and more bathroom talk.
Audio from the YouTube livestream on Saturday April 24, 2020. We talk about foam rolling as a group and the new Kofuzi Run Club merch.
I tried live-streaming from the GoPro (the audio is coming from an external mic), and I ran into some technical difficulties at the end. So, the livestream ends a bit abruptly. My apologies for that. I’ll get things figured out eventually.
Audio from the April 22, 2020 YouTube livestream. Sorry the audio isn’t as good this time. The external mic I use for capturing the audio didn’t turn on and so you’ll be listening to iPhone ambient mic. I’ll get it figured out at some point.
This is the audio portion of the afternoon YouTube livestream from April 21, 2020. This was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. Check in daily on YouTube to participate.
Monday, April 20, 2020. This is the audio from a daily YouTube livestream that was recorded in front of a live virtual audience. I hope you enjoy the recording, and please check out the YouTube livestream at 3pm central if you want to participate.
I’ve decided it may now be time to put the live-streams into a more convenient package. The afternoon live-streams can now be found on YouTube. But in case you want to listen only, like while running, this is the audio from the afternoon live-streams. This is a work in progress.