Today, I'm starting a new spreadsheet. I'll list a bunch of race shoes and we'll try to fill in what we think are the fastest known times that anyone has ever run in that shoe.

On today’s Bonus Episode, we have Lindsay Flanagan, who ran a marathon PB of 2:23:31 to finish as second American and ninth overall at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. We talked about how Chicago is a homecoming for her, the prototype shoes she ran in, her race/pacing plan, her nutrition, and how (even though she ran a PB) she really should have run 1 second faster.  0:00 intro 0:50 Chicago homecoming 3:19 Race week shoes 6:22 race plan 9:40 pre-race vibes 11:35 Gabby Rooker is so nice 11:50 Rory Linkletter chatty on the long run 12:15 Centro Runs a Marathon 13:26 race nutrition plan 16:03 Lindsay’s favorite part of the course 16:44 Lindsay’s splits 17:47 wind and temps 19:35 World Championships Standard

For the first time in a long time, I spectated the Chicago Marathon instead of running it. I had an incredible time and collected a lot of stories.

looking ahead to the Chicago Marathon this weekend! also, some unboxing

I tried to do a proper race recap in livestream form. If there was something that didn't get addressed here or in my Runner's Weekend video, let me know Runner's Weekend Berlin Marathon https://youtu.be/Tm31McQ90d8?si=5IOb1UGF22CwLGqZ

by the time you read this note, I'll be in Berlin

Just got back from Boulder to see some stuff from Salomon.

got the new gopro. totally not interested in the lenses.

Went to Switzerland to watch Zurich Diamond League and Karsten vs Mondo

unboxing an wild shoe from Puma. Also checking out the Chicago collection from Rabbit, a package from Swiftwick, and the Hoka Mach X2

Almost accidentally broke embargo, but the rest of the packages were fun to share

so many shoes!

Just got back from Paris and watching my first Olympics. AMA

Got a package to get me ready for my trip to Europe for that event that I'm not sure how to refer to without risk of some sort of copyright, trademark, or other IP.

unboxing the updated Rabbit Dreamchaser

tried a new electrolyte drink and unboxed a whole bunch of other stuff

Got back from Eugene to an overwhelming amount of packages

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.

got a refill on my favorite gels, and we talk a bit about the Spring Energy debacle.

a friend put out some merch. I had to support.

unboxing a new shoe from Altra. plus, some Hoka conspirary theories at the end

there was a lot of track news last weekend. let's how closely you've been paying attention.

haven't tested new earbuds in a while. Let's see how these are.

I went to Strava Camp. AMA

got a new shoe in from La Sportiva. I might actually be able to run in this one

I ran Tiger Claw 50k 2024. It was hard.

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 intro 2:59 headspace going in to the race 6:38 working during a taper 10:30 how I felt during the race 14:53 elevated HR 18:14 feeling cold 20:20 I'm a half tights guy 22:40 poor meal planning 27:54 too many beers? 30:59 tweaking the training plan 35:35 plan moving forward For further detail: Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11231514057 London Marathon Race video: https://youtu.be/flAQNO5CGJ0?si=y9Ip2z9QS_jlTDaO London Marathon Runner's Weekend: https://youtu.be/ClfMSlVzi64?si=CmNmyeds1NkBIn0F Find Sage and Sandi: Coaching at Higher Running https://higherrunning.com Sage on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_w_vLvlZNBeTAP8qaWhoA Sandi on IG https://www.instagram.com/sandinypaver/

We've reached unbox zero. No packages left to unbox (for today, anyway)

they sent a large box

Mizuno sent an unusually large package.

slowly getting back to normal

so many packages

this one is a big one. literally.

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 intro 2:50 when did Katelyn fall in love with the sport 10:07 Jack Waitz describes winter running for Grete Waitz 13:17 Katelyn looks back on her time at NC State 15:45 Cyprian Kotut on his running legacy 16:51 Jack looks back on first Women's Olympic Marathon 18:01 Katelyn on NIL and the future of women's sports 21:20 Cyprian's mental prep for the marathon 22:21 will Katelyn ever race a marathon? 23:13 Cyprian's Boston Marathon race day shoe 25:00 Katelyn's shoe rotation

London Marathon trivia! and unboxing the Rabbit shoe.

i took the livestream outside so we could watch the eclipse (90% coverage). also, i got a package from Under Armour

tried using AI, got a new hoodie, and then i forgot i had to jump on a call

mystery unboxing today

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)

new recyclable shoe and it's April Fool's

Live from New Vienna, IA - the original livestream backdrop.

Just got back from Jamaica. Also, there's new Kofuzi x Path Projects caps available!

Trying a bunch of flavors of a new product from Tailwind, Rapid Hydration!

Rang the PR bell so many times today! Congratulations to everyone who raced over the weekend! Plus, some new shoes, which means Spreasheet Insanity

got a large delivery from Deckers Lab, and we added to the Shoe Weights Spread Sheet

finally got these shoes in for testing!

who likes short shorts, plus a trip down memory lane for the best minivans ever made

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 some packages that I'm not sure who the sender is. Also, we talk about nut milks

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

I'll describe a country's race kit. You name that country.

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/

running shoe websites make me so frustrated. also, do we remember Newtons?

Unboxing some fresh new prints from Saysky on leap day!

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

got a heart rate monitor from Coros, plus there was a lot of car talk in this episode.

answering the question of What If Socks were ASMR?

no head fake this time

this one is an unintentional headfake, although it isn't technically clickbait. i think.

unboxing a new watch and also saying hello to everyone's dogs

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

some new road shoes and a zelda reference

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

going retro

bottles!

got a new shoe

some random questions about the Trials last weekend

just got back from watching the trials in orlando. AMA

some more merch my friends made and I talk about my upcoming career day

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.

it's not the new non elite hats (yet). but this is something pretty cool.

New camera day. a lot of tech talk in this one. also, some howling.

goofy questions about the profiles submitted by US Olympic Marathon Trials athletes

got some new winter running mittens

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!

accidentally made up a game: Is it Under Embargo?

Goodr sent ski goggles. Plus, I talk about a recent favorite IG account, Deadskout.

first livestream of the new year!

Last unboxing of 2023. Thanks everyone for such a fun year of livestreams! See you in 2024!

the embargo gremlin strikes again.

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.

got a package direct from Adidas HQ in Herzo

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

winter delivery. it might be camo. it might be ombre

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.

mukbang time. if you want granola ASMR, you're in the right place

Unboxing a package from Message.

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, 2023 Adam Wood on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamWoodRuns Adam 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

I got two packages in the mail today. The audience got to pick which one I opened.

should I go to Dallas 2024? Also, I'm going to be in a fashion show. What's the nutrition plan?

no unboxing, and we actually talked about running shoes

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.

three days without an unboxing. we actually talked a lot about running.

responding to snarky comments

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.

I wasn't the Chicago Marathon's 1,000,000th finisher. AMA.

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

Trivia is cancelled. Time to unbox something that arrive almost a month early.

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!

last package to prepare for Italy Dolo-Mite! trip

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.

so many hats. you might want to watch this one on YouTube instead of just listening.

some more things for the upcoming Italy trip

unboxing some Topo shoes that visually remind me a lot of Saucony Kinvara Pro

got something overnighted to me also, we talk about memory card speed and data storage. fun stuff

unboxing a gopro and trying to keep my cool on a day that is just getting to me.

Unboxing a couple things I picked up for my trip to Italy with Adidas Eyewear later this month. Also, I tried that overnight muesli.

Opening a package from Rabbit. And we talk about our favorite apples

Unboxing a running box subscription. This was a trip.

got an eco friendly package from Saucony

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

It took so long for me to get these. But they're here

name that shoe, but with old shoe's from Thomas' collection at Believe in the Run.

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.

got a new delivery from Rabbit. they're very timely.

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.

Got a package. Not sure what's inside. Let's find out together

Sorry I'm a bit behind on the uploads. Here is the audio from last Thursday

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

Salomon sent me more shoes. I need to figure out how I'm going to test these

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.

Got a package from Path. and we talked about my plantar fasciitis

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

Received a package from Adidas. I am fairly certain it is not under embargo

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.

got a package from Craft. Plus, the internet is grumpy

Running shoe Q&A

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

Got a couple packages from Tracksmith. Let's see what they are.

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.

Unboxing a package that had a secret message inside!

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.

Got a small package from Bandit Running

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

Saysky sent me a package. I hope it's more water camo

unboxing a little package from Rabbit. A Rabbit dropping, if you will

Got a package from ASICS. Apparently, now they're only sending me shoes after an embargo lifts. That's probably the right move.

we got some packages

Chris Chung @cchungy_ on Instagram joins in for happy hour this week!

day 3 no packages. the drought continues

day 2 of no packages to open

first day of May. we had no packages to unbox, but we did a livestream anyway

We made it to Friday. and there's a delivery from Rabbit.

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.

I went to the weight room. I didn't die.

I got stories from Boston weekend

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/594741506857 Sunday 9am: Rabbit x Kofuzi Run Club https://strava.app.link/tiLRuEpwLyb I 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/594741506857 Sunday 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

Unboxing all the Rabbit Boston collection. And talking about nipples and loins.

my Boston celebration jacket arrived today. can I wear this yet?

just got back from D.C. and the Cherry Blossom 10 Mile. It was cold and windy.

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/

What's the difference between injira and ugali? Which one did I eat?

This is a running podcast where we talked about darts, pickleball, panel, ping pong, tennis, and badminton.

March 24, 2023

We bring in the running maestro himself, Eddbud! Eddbud YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/eddbud Eddbud IG: https://www.instagram.com/eddbud/

sorry I've been a bit slow on the upload for the audio only version of the livestream

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/

what's the blue shoe?

If there were a US Marathon Majors, which 6 marathons would you pick?

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

I went to Germany to visit Adidas HQ

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

ordered a couple pairs of shoes and received a singlet from Nomad Running Co

should we try merch?

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

you guys put vinegar in your washing machine to clean your running clothes?

Hoka brought a bunch of media down to Miami to test some shoes and run some races. 

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. 

why aren't there any negative shoe reviews anymore?

Disney races make me sad, sometimes

unboxing some runner nutrition. and we also discussed, where are all the running YouTube mega channels?

a heavy dose of running shoe nostalgia

a running livestream

first unboxing of the new year!

in this last livestream of 2022, we talk about cold weather running and why Orlando got the American Olympic Trials Marathon

it was 4F for my run with a Feels Like of -9F. stay warm out there everybody

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. 

we actually talked about shoes the entire time

trivia based on events that happened recently in the running world

debate: ranch out of a Salomon soft pack and vegan spam fried rice?

did you get into Chicago?

CIM recap and some TRE recap too

spilling the tea on some funny stuff from The Running Event 2022

trying out some new sports drink. this will be the last livestream for a while due to TRE and CIM

what are you shopping for?

Turkey trot themed trivia

there's a root beer flavor and a cola flavor. wish me luck

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. 

there is no mitten warm enough

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 was in a really good mood. Some good NYC marathon weekend stories in this livestream

trying Hop Water and was surprised!

NYC Recap! (spoiler: it was hot)

last livestream before NY

eating my kids' halloween candy

sampling the peanut safe snacks my wife bought to give out for halloween

why do I have to chew whiskey?

are pizza puffs the real chicago style pizza?

ranting about pizza and the epic react

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.

unboxing a box I should have unboxed a long while ago

Test your shoe knowledge! I'll read you a product description from a 2022 running shoe. You name that shoe. 

would you rather eat these? or a chocolate cake with mashed potato frosting?

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

Marathon training is bringing two beverages with you, any time you sit down.

Chicago was so last week. I'm on to CIM in 7.5 weeks, with a brief stop in NYC on the way

Chicago Marathon recap

last livestream before Chicago Marathon!

It's race week! and so this week's trivia tuesday will be Chicago Marathon themed

unboxing a new pair of shoes and a hot take on the recently announced Tracksmith Shoes

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

Is is world record chasing weather yet?

unboxing a custom singlet from SOAR. also, I bought a fire pit. 

should I start a walking shoe review channel?

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'm super congested, but I've also got a pair of Novablast TR to talk about

we talked a lot about font. really.

Novablast 3 dropped today!! kind of

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.

trying out Bonk Bars, plant based protein bars, made in the USA

should I make trophies?

the mayor of Duluth is a marathoner?

I don't want to mow the lawn anymore

Unboxing some packages and talking about Falmouth

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

didn't get to do the mukbang on Monday, so we'll do it today! Trying Joje bars. 

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?

live from New Vienna

unboxing a new shoe from Saucony and talking about running a given pace by feel

trying out some options from the local brewery

is my house haunted? 

I'll show you a post from a professional athlete. You guess who ran the route. 

Today, I try bars from Crafted Energy, Honey Stinger, and Spring

My 5k goals, weight loss while running, and Bluey 

an update on the dog bite, a review of my favorite world championships pins, and even a bit of shoe talk

5k vs 5,000m

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.

Last livestream before I head out to Eugene! Also, I moved the lawn today. 

going over my Eugene schedule for Worlds and also my fall marathon schedule (3 marathons in 3 months!)

Trying out some donuts from the local donut shop

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!

summer is hot

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

I think I'm the only one who doesn't love the Metaspeed Edge Plus

Maureen just released some granola bars. Are they worth it?

We actually talked a lot about running today. 

Trying out a new bubble water and opening a package

Boulder Boulder citizens results and the fastest 5k in Minnesota

Novablast vs 880 vs Velocity Nitro 2, and a lot of other running nonsense

does Forrest Gump need a spinoff?

weird weather day

no trivia Tuesday today, but we do get into a lot of trivia about tv shows vs reality

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.

It's May 11th Day!

I'll name a race and show you the elevation profile. You have to guess how much total elevation gain there is.

Is Trader Joe's Korean food any good? Today, I'll Try tteok book ki and jap chae.

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. 

On Cinco de Mayo, we get oh so tantalizingly close to 100k subs on the main channel

I will tell you about a collab shoe. You guess what it costs. 

yes. I bought 7 kinds of ranch dressing. let's taste them all. 

bidet sponsorships and the appearance of conflict

Over our favorite recovery beverages, today we talked about the Shortest Ultra Marathon and the upcoming RBC Half Marathon

quite possibly the most poop talk we've ever had in one livestream

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. 

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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. 

Unboxing some things I bought. Some were not what I was expecting at all. 

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!

Unboxing a care package from ASICS ahead of the LA Marathon

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.

Pi Day falls on a Monday this year! Pi Day Mukbang!

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

Why does Garmin want me to recover so much?

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)

This podcast brought to you by Kofuzi Porta Potties

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

We need some running sports in the Winter Olympics 

My dog is a cat, and I am Monk

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. 

everybody loves the Peregrine 12

whether to each other or towards us runners, birds are such mean animals

I ordered a bunch of stuff from The Feed, and it just came in. so it's time to eat!

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.

can marathons be a team sport like cross country?

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/

Testing out some Gu Rocktane Sport Drink - Strawberry Hibiscus

Motivation vs Momentum

I'll give you a name for a real race. You guess what state it's in

a Monday Mukbang of samples from Gu. 

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

Its the Thursday of the last week before Christmas. It's Happy Hour time

It's Stan's Donuts day

suddenly infatuated with fast, downhill half marathons

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 wish On Running would separate out the clothing into its own separate brand. 

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. 

finally got the go ahead to talk about that shoe from Reebok at TRE

indulging in some basic pastries while recapping TRE and CIM

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!

some running mantras and dad jokes

feels like a Friday to me

why didn't I take the blue pill

this one is not delicious

I ran a 5k virtual PB in the ASICS Ekiden Relay

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.

making new food to eat up leftovers

snowing in chicago

vanilla cappucino flavor. 15g protein and 100mg caffeine

a couple more stories I forgot to tell you from the weekend in NY

recapping the NYC Marathon weekend. it's hard to imagine that all this happened in one weekend. 

getting ready to go see my family and also watch a marathon in new york

if you measure your runs in kilometers, do you still call it mileage?

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

It's halloween, kind of

just got my covid vaccine booster, so just coffee today

getting a booster

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. 

racing one week before a marathon?

fizzy tablets

what even are running movies?

gluten free bars. vegan. soy free. non gmo. made by a certified b corp. 

halfway through the month

plant based protein and a bunch of other leafy greens. but is it gross?

what is the most embarrassing costume that you have been passed by during a race?

two world majors in two days. so much to talk about. and we'll do it in trivia form.

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.

Cans of water from the Alps. Still and Sparkling

shantytowns, tamales, and more

my wife made some cookies

revenge of the friday

zero calorie. zero sugar. zero electrolytes. what is this?

is Little Debbie an endurance brand?

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

having a hard time with the sound effects. but otherwise, a fun session

Lemon Lime, Watermelon, Fruit Punch, and Orange

i got new glasses

I showed a picture of a shoe sole. You have to guess what it is. 

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

peak week. i'm tired

trying a new protein powder for recovery after a run

new microphone

20g protein. Electrolytes. Sugars. Great taste.  Are these the perfect recovery drinks?

marathon heartrate and possible (tokyo) marathon heartbreak?

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 series of two shoe innovations. You guess which was first

embarrassing my kids

non alcoholic beers for non elites

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

I went to the eye doctor

also, we talk about my first triathlon

extra salt. 1720mg of salt. that's extra.

am i doing this right?

serious runner chat

protein bars with 20g protein per bar

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.

100g of carbs and 400 calories per 20 oz serving

i love travelling to events

going over some fun facts while also giving a bit more details and backstory on what it was like for me to race it

talking all things ASICS from HQ in Boston

soy milk with 20g protein per serving. tasty

hump day

no trivia today, but plenty of fun

the shoes didn't matter

obsessed with the Olympic Village

glitchy

also, some technical difficulties

these are for women, apparently

i shaved the mustache

this is not a triathlon channel

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.

disrespecting all the Olympic events

drinking some Unived Elite Drink Mix, Camille Herron edition

there should be more bike and tri youtube channels

Olympic Villages. (this one is perhaps not safe for kids)

egg pancakes. not sure how they're not crepes, but around here, they're called egg pancakes

i presume every runner in Canada knows each other

drinking some Spring Pina Colada

giving dad answers

Olympic Moms. Also a quick discussion of the Rincon 3 and the Bondi X

grandma's extra sugar cookies

milk! and cookies!

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.

Ryan just got back from being a pacer at Western States. 

the year is half over!

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

I just got back from the 2021 Western States Endurance Run. AMA

vanilla flavor, 0g sugar (if you can follow the carb math), 21g protein, no soy, and vegan

running stig

Sometimes, the best running sponsors have nothing to do with running

the baby has been requesting more donuts

unboxing some new colors to add to the wardrobe from Rabbit. and it came in reusable RePack packaging

beet powder and medium chain triglycerides. drink hot.

camille herron eats tunafish before an ultramarathon, and other things i learned over the last 24 hours

no tractor tires for you. 

today will be the last regular weekend livestream. thank you all for making this place so enjoyable. we will still have weekday livestreams

should there be an olympic Half Marathon?

what is the swim equivalent to 1 hour easy running? 

I'll give you a fictional character, you tell me what running shoes they would wear

feasting on my mother in law's banana bread and chocolate chip cookies

an eating contest where you run from station to station

Top Gear for runners?

the Adios 6 launched today?

Is the Endorphin Checkered Flag pack the Pontiac Aztec of the shoe world?

steeple time?

watermelon and the rind

trading twitter scroll time for netflix time

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

getting humid

Today's topic for trivia is a peculiar 1 mile race: Chris Chavez of Citius Mag versus world famous author Malcolm Gladwell

is this just chocolate milk?

i went to the doctor

junk food that's good for you?

there's room for everyone

some technical difficulties

16g carbs. 380mg sodium. 200mg potassium. mango goodness.

i forgot to finish my thought on afternoon coffee. hopefully, i'll remember tomorrow

I picked 15 ugly shoes and ranked them in a bracket. Listeners voted live on Twitter. 

doesn't skimp on the chia

Happy Mother's Day!

everybody gets a hug

weird takes on carbon

taste testing their Perform and Recover drink mixes

mailtime!

where in the world is star wars?

some good. some not so good

just a recepticle

it's gonna be may

mini mukbang

maybe going to the dentist right before the livestream wasn't a great idea

space poop

I'll give you a strava post, you guess the runner.

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

i'm in way over my head

post race beer time!

super average

announcing some races I signed up for and one already has been scratched off my calendar. 

Is the Eugene Marathon finisher's tape just a roll of dog bags?

crowdsourcing race suggestions

a twenty minute rant about On shoes

what if carbon were cheaper than foam?

what time is tea time?

Beety goodness

Opening up a new package from Unived

coffee time

trolling hoka

sandwiches

floaters

i missed the superchat

Who Said That? I'll read you the text of a meme quote. You tell me if it's Rich Roll or Keanu Reeves. 

eating surprise treats from overseas

the dog just vomits. he's always been like that