2020 Houston Marathon

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The 2020 Houston Marathon had just about perfect weather - mid 40s throughout the race and not humid. Even though there were about 35,000 runners, the Houston Marathon course was fast and never felt congested. Conditions were perfect for setting PRs, and a lot of people did. I just wasn't one of those people. 3:17:12.
It feels like a step backwards, but I learned a lot more about my body. I learned a lot about low HR training. And I learned a lot about the marathon (some lessons I have to learn by making mistakes two or three times, it seems).
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@hagakuru 4 года назад

When I saw you walking with the same expression you had at Chicago, my heart just about broke. You're right, it will take you a few times to get the lessons learned. But the important part is that you're learning them. Keep your chin up and the next marathon utilize that new found knowledge. You will succeed. Everyone here is cheering for you.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you. these were lessons it took me two times the hard way to learn, but i think it will sink in this time.

@zakwilliams3201 4 года назад

Walking is good. I think of it as the walk of humility. And we all do it. Some more than others ha ha.

@Bowserguy62 4 года назад

Kofuzi I know how you feel man. I just ran the 2019 philly marathon on pace for a 3:15 and I couldn't finish it because my knee gave out. It's tough when you work hard and then the results dont come. Your hard work may betray you but you should never betray the hard work. Good job man and keep it up you have it.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

the work gives the result it gives. it is emotionless in that equation. we get disappointed when our hopes don't align with the math.

@jameschaves5723 4 года назад

I was at Philly and honestly think I was in 3:05 condition but the weather gods were not kind!!

@acetheneko 4 года назад

I was freezing because right after I finished it started sleeting

@ricodevega1063 4 года назад

From the cold weather here in Canada, I was cheering you on every step of the way, watching your progression thru the miles. Watching the live coverage on RU-vid and looking at the Houston Marathon app on your progression. I know that your videos during your race is about you wanting, among other things, to share your journey with us. One thing you may consider (not sure if you have done so before as it relates to your 3:00 Project), on race day, leave the camera and just run - no videos - Run for yourself! We will be there at the finish line, virtually😊. I am no expert but just my two cents from someone who got inspiration from you to take up running even though I have no natural talent/ability to be a runner

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i am sure that, at some point, i will be at a race that prevents me from filming, despite my efforts. that will be the day i don't film.

@jodiewetuski2304 4 года назад

Ran hard. Proud to follow you man! Hard to see time slip away and you know you’re fighting with everything you got. 3:17 a HUGE accomplishment. Another 26.2miles in the bank of fitness. I’m happy to have found your channel! Huge inspiration to me and I believe you can do it! “It”- as in anything YOU WANT to do. Fast or Slow, with patience, with passion, with mental strength :)

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i spent a lot of time while eating breakfast after the race thinking about how i would have felt if the 20 something mile markers didn't feel like something slipping away and instead felt like a race nearly completed. perspective, i think, would have gone a long way.

@christophertobias7037 4 года назад

Congratulations on your race. I know it wasn’t the time you were hoping for but your hard work and determination will eventually pay off. The marathon is a brutal distance and you still finished with a great time. Thanks for taking all of us on your journey. Looking forward to your thoughts on the race. Keep inspiring 👊🏽💪🏽

@mav3ric100 4 года назад

Congrats! You have no idea how much of an inspiration you are. I know you were expecting to be faster but your body did the best it could for today. Sometimes the unexpected happens but you'll improve so much from what you learned today.

@Thebombingofdresden1 4 года назад

Huge Feels Brother. So proud of you. You will get there. Thank You for another great video. I love running and seeing every single person out there giving it everything they have. Another Marathon in the bank. Hoping you continue building off you MAF progress thus far. Cheers KO!!👊🙏💪

@runningwithpete3065 4 года назад

Congrats on getting to the line, putting in the work, and crossing the finish line. You're an inspiration and be proud of your achievement.. love your stories, go get it in 2020!

@mswnetman 4 года назад

It's been inspiring to watch as you've trained and prepared for this race. Your effort in training and performance during the race are inspiring. I know it wasn't the result you wanted but it was still a great accomplishment. Thanks for sharing it with us.

@billprocter942 4 года назад

Just want you to know that you inspire and motivate me to run. Thank you for putting yourself out there. You're the best!

@darreledunbar3661 4 года назад

I felt so emotional watching this video. Wow! Fantastic footage, perfect music. Congrats on another marathon finish!

@bassam5782 4 года назад

This was an emotionally packed video. All I can say, breaking 3:00 project has been postponed. Lessons learned from this race and training block HAS to be applied in your next race. Thank you for your dedication in making these videos.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

this was my first race training this way, so i had an idea how i would do. and there's a lot of room for disappointment when that happens. it's not a bad result, just different than what i had hoped.

@DarkPa1adin 4 года назад

@@kofuzi I believe you improved a whole lot! How you can record what your coach said for us to hear :)

@dongguniha2 4 года назад

kofuzi I believe you improved =)

@MikeSmith-rd9fi 4 года назад

@@dongguniha2 from 3:05?

@arabacus 4 года назад

@@kofuzi keep trying different things and you'll do it, I have no doubt. My breakthrough was strength and mobility training

@HectorDavide 4 года назад

congrats mike! can’t wait to hear your recap!!!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks!

@kimtweaster6182 4 года назад

Hi Michael! You didn't meet your goal this time but please, don't be disappointed, 3'17 is an amazing achievement you can be proud of. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, thanks for inspiring someone like me to persevere and continuously aspire to be the best version of myself. Watching your videos are of a tremendous help to keep me motivated and inspired.

@ShinetsuYuki 4 года назад

Congrats man! Marathon is a cruel distance at times. Took me 3 years to break 3 again because of injuries but managed to run 2:52 twice in 2019. Just a process getting the right puzzle pieces to come together on race day. Rooting for u!

@TheAnikdam 4 года назад

You persevered! Thank you for taking us along the journey and congrats on completing another fast marathon. Can't wait to hear all about your post race analysis.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for coming with me.

@seungkim8576 4 года назад

I enjoy following your journey very much, as well as hearing your thoughts on running equipment. I appreciate all the work you put into putting out quality content. And not everyone can be vulnerable and honest with as much grace and humility as you are. And just because lots of people see your Houston results, I hope that you don't make too big a deal out of what you see as a step backwards. Elite runners to beginning runners and everyone in between have good and bad races. It's a normal part of running. Also, I think that rather than judging success based on one long run, it's good and proper to be proud of and satisfied with all your training leading up to the race. The things you experienced, the things you learned, the ways in which you pushed your body--all those things are also valuable, even if they might not seem quite enough at the moment to take away the sting of a disappointing race. Races are a very small part of who I am and what I do as a runner, and that's true whether or not I have a good race or a bad race. I look forward to hearing about your next race, how you'll train for that, and what equipment you'll use.

@jodiewetuski2304 4 года назад

Seung Kim well said!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

a lot of good insights to pull from this race. it wasn't a bad race, it was actually close to perfect.

@JenelleCameron 4 года назад

Great race. Looking forward to hearing the lessons learned but you should be proud. It’s a fantastic time !

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you

@kylelajot6145 4 года назад

Yo ko! Great job on finishing. I've been following you since the first breaking 3 attempt and I've seen your effort and sacrifices. You're gonna break that barrier maybe not during that race, but you will. Just keep going! We're with you all the way man! And when you do break that barrier we'll still be there!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for your support through the ups and downs

@asianmack 4 года назад

Awesome job man. Not today, but don't lose faith. We are rooting for you. 👍

@kofuzi 4 года назад

we'll get there.

@girardip 4 года назад

I am very grateful for your honesty and openness about your struggles and failures. They make this channel much more genuine than other ones out there.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

plenty of struggles to share, and that's all part of it

@JasonAndrewsUK 4 года назад

Mike, so long as you didn't pick up an injury you can always rest, recover and then apply lessons learned in your next marathon. Thank you for all your videos!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i don't think i picked up an injury. but i think we'll have to wait until later in the week to figure that out.

@MrJermson 4 года назад

Good job Mike. Don't be disheartened. Its good you learnt more. Let's go for next one!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

ready to build upon the lessons learned here

@robertbausa1 4 года назад

I wanted to let thank you for all of the work you put into this channel and the information you share. I followed, and practiced, your fueling strategy yesterday for my first marathon and it worked like a charm. Finished with good energy levels!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

that's great! congratulations!

@johnellis2992 4 года назад

You never fail to inspire me. Thank you

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you

@markzsoundcheck1635 4 года назад

Outstanding effort Michael! Your channel is my running classroom. My favorite part of your channel is seeing you enjoy each and every training block through the good days and the challenging ones too. You have provided so much inspiration to many of us. Enjoyed living the Houston Marathon through your camera lens and experiences! We all keep learning and improving. I hope to be half the runner that you are someday. Thanks for everything you do and hope the Kofuzi Run Club can happen in Chicago sometime this spring or summer! Congratulations on an amazing race!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i will definitely show the home team more love this spring and summer.

@JavierISampedroTNF 4 года назад

Even the result didn´t come as you expected, be proud to finish with a respectable time. I am aiming to make 3h15m in 3 weeks time for my race here in Hong Kong but like many of us before race day I have my concerns. Hope to stay cool on that day and everything flows, but until... Whenever I want to have some extra motivation, I will remember your videos to keep pushing until the finish line. 2020 just got started and has room for improvement. Cheers!

@snakey973 4 года назад

Congratulations on a noble effort, That is the beast of running, it doesnt always go how we expected and trained, but keeps us reaching for more You'll get it next time

@kofuzi 4 года назад

definitely motivated to keep working

@starelamparo1212 4 года назад

Congratulations! Still an impressive time! Looking forward to your reflections and post-race thoughts.

@Ayoj503 4 года назад

Great job man.. I have Huntington Beach marathon coming up in two weeks-watching you motivated me big time !!!

@thonnietornberg2997 4 года назад

Congrats Mike!! It’s been exciting and inspiring to follow your training and preparations. Every time i didn’t care to do my run, i’d watch your latest video and force myself to do it. Hitting anywhere near your time on my marathon is my ultimate running goal, so don’t worry about not hitting a sub 3, you’ll get there, and then maybe some day afterwards, some of us will too.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for watching! i hope we can all run better together

@timsullivan8414 4 года назад

You finished another marathon. That's a huge accomplishment, regardless of the time achieved. And you've motivated hundreds of others, like me, to chase our marathon racing dreams and to dream BIG! Thank you for sharing your journey.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you so much for watching!

@katecow221 4 года назад

Thank you for bringing us along with you! I know it didn’t come out as your expectations, but you gave your best, huge congratulations

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for coming along with me

@merick.2299 4 года назад

Man i know there are goals and efforts and lots of hours, days, months spent to be ready for the start line in Houston. It can be demanding and crushing letting those goals float away during a race and to reflect afterwards. We all went through that. But dude, you are such an inspiration, such a motivational human. 3:17 is absoultely stunning. Soo proud. You inspire me and many others. Reflect, refuel and get out there. Put your passion out there as you have been doing. Great work, great effort in Houston. Stay as you are man. Humble and Great. Respect!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for your kind words. it's what i need to hear at the moment

@weswanders 4 года назад

Way to go, man - this channel has been such an inspiration for me. Ran my first two marathons last year and definitely hit the wall around the same time. This distance is such a tremendous challenge! Keep showing up.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

it's taken me a very long time to get it figured out. and i think i'm only now started to understand

@francescodefendi3201 4 года назад

In this world a lot of people just want to be cool, be a winner...and many times they don't care about nothing else. I love the fact that you show us your humanity, your moments of weakness...you don't hide nothing. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. At the end of the day your bet is just on you. Thanks Mike...thanks for your "journey" to Houston, your positive attitudine and for your smiles and "thank you" to the volunteers...you are a good buddy! 03:17...anyway...nice job!

@TravelRunner 4 года назад

Awesome race, Mike! You gave a great effort and that’s what the marathon asks of you. I think once you start focusing on some speed endurance you’ll get your time to drop. I know you’ve got Boston coming up in a couple of months, good luck with that. I’d recommend you give yourself a bit of a mental break from all the analytics for that race and just run it as a celebration for all your hard work. Keep up the awesome vids!

@donaldbeck5602 4 года назад

Good Job Micheal! Thanks for being willing to share with us. That takes a Great Deal of Courage and Strength of Character👍 You inspire way more people than you realize. You're still faster than me and I mean, A LOT Faster! To steal from David Roche: You are always enough. YOU ARE AWESOME! Continue to be Strong and Courageous.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i will. thank you

@andrewedwards7362 4 года назад

You completed a massive achievement. A marathon is such an accomplishment. You are an inspiration to me and many others who watch this channel. Dust yourself off, kick your wounds and come back even stronger

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'm not sure how much stronger i can get. but i will at least come back smarter

@RichardWait 4 года назад

Running 26miles no matter the finishing time is achievement for 2020. For many of us running 42km is still some distance away...You will move forward, move faster and be better prepared with the knowledge from this race for a better race tomorrow. Keep at it!

@Xpace1497 4 года назад

It's not about the ending, it's about the process! Keep going man, don't be disheartened!!!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

we keep going

@tonybowen455 4 года назад

I've realized this. The days I have to grind X amount of miles to hit my goals have added so much more to my confidence than my PR's.

@fefewa14tx 4 года назад

So glad you made it to h-town! Great job! I only did the half, but glad to get it done!

@FlorisGierman 4 года назад

We learn something at every marathon and I'm sure there were several takeaways from your training cycle and race day experience. If it was easy everyone would be killing it out there on race day. A marathon is such a humbling experience. These highs and lows are no joke. It's how we deal with challenges and when things don't go according to plan, that determines the long term outcome. Going back to the drawing board and taking our learnings from every experience, both good and challenging races, that's how growth happens in training, racing and life. Rome wasn't built in one day. Keep at it and keep inspiring so many other runners out there 🙌

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks, Floris. i have some very important HR data to work with now, which will guide not only race day strategy, but also training.

@AlbertoBerardi 4 года назад

I see the effort, I will wait for the "debrief" video that I know will follow in the next days! keep up!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

hopefully tomorrow

@AlbertoBerardi 4 года назад

@@kofuzi yeah!

@e3Scott 4 года назад

Congratulations, Michael, you toed the line and pushed through the pain to finish, in my books even though it might not have been the time you wanted, that is badass and I have huge respect for you getting it done. I look forward to learning from you what you might work on after this race. Always a good day when a kofuzi video pops up in my subscription feed! :) Cheers from Canada, Scott

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks so much for watching, Scott!

@weimpromptu 4 года назад

Heroic sound track, editing/cut was awesome. massive props to your persistence in low HR training. It takes balls to switch training paradigm. Great Job, well done!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

there's certainly a learning curve

@topoisomerace 4 года назад

I really like that you film everything. That's your thing, and I hope you stick with it. It's a key reason why your channel is so good. Keep running hard!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you.

@soulistheanswer 4 года назад

This was a pretty awesome race video. One of the best ones I’ve seen since starting checking out running channels. Great choice of music. Thanks.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for watching!

@PeterChee 4 года назад

Nice video of the race. Felt like I was right there with you. Makes me want to go run! Looking forward to the analysis of you talking about what happened out there!

@apocreg11 4 года назад

Very well done Micheal, first of your races I’ve followed since finding ypur channel, keep up the hard work it’s inspiring

@apocreg11 4 года назад

Ps that’s the pace I run 10k so for 26.2 miles that’s awesome

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you

@acarpio3 4 года назад

Job well done. You may not have gotten the results you hoped for but you are an inspiration to many. After 9 years of doing the half marathon, my motivation to do long runs for some reason went away 3 years ago. Now you've me inspired to get back and sign up next year. Hopefully you'll be back in Houston. Thank you.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

wow, that's great! i hope you enjoy your marathon training!

@marsme7511 4 года назад

Michael, we all know how you are feeling today! This journey isn’t over! Rest and come back even stronger 💪 ! You have inspired all of us! Thanks again!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i have a difficult time resting

@mechadriver5088 4 года назад

Great effort!!! I had a difficult ending at a spring marathon last year. Had to alter fueling (increased frequency) and added fast finish long runs to be able to pull it through in the later miles at Chicago in the fall. Keep at it! I (we) appreciate all the energy you put into your videos.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'd like to add more fast long runs to my training, but i'm excited to build off of what i've done so far for the last 12 weeks.

@tonybowen455 4 года назад

Awesome footage! I wasn't expecting anything from the race itself.

@IVfluids1 4 года назад

Another great video and thank you for sharing your results with everyone. I feel you did fantastic!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you so much for watching!

@emanuelecamozzi2336 4 года назад

I have been following you in the app all along the marathon,it is absolutely amazing how you could run and film with your go pro for more than three hours..I think a marathon is not just about your finishing time that was absolutely excellent even if not what you were expecting...marathon is a journey through all kind of emotions,a journey that is always teaching you things that are worth the effort...maybe next time just run it on your own,no go pro,just with yourself to get the most out of it...and maybe those Carbon Rocket were a bit too aggressive on your tendons and muscles with their 1 mm drop,get your vaporflies and go for the next one...thanks again for everything you cannot imagine how much you are an inspiration to the running community...

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you so much for your kind words

@karenjones180 4 года назад

I really appreciate your candor and honesty about this marathon. I had the same thing happen in Chicago 2018. Too fast early on with a crash at end. My fault entirely. Not my first rodeo. 10 marathons in total with 3 Boston. Still working on the correct formula. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

Sorry to hear that happened to you, but it does make me feel less foolish about it.

@arzacarias 4 года назад

Congrats champion! What a wonderful coverage! Very inspiring! Study and preparation (maffetone) well paid off! Watching feels like that I run too In Houston. Thank you and looking forward for next event!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks for following the training!

@kyojin45 4 года назад

Great effort! I will run my first Marathon this March. Would love to run 3:30. Really enjoyed your MAF training. I think it will pay off eventually. Keep pushing to reach your goals!

@adambroda2186 4 года назад

Congratulations you did great and put a lot of hard work into this. I’ve watched your videos leading into the Marathon and you inspired and motivated me in my training. I’m running my second in May in Cincinnati. Good luck on your next project from fellow Chicagoan.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

good luck in Cincinnati! (isn't that a very hilly course?)

@adambroda2186 4 года назад

kofuzi that’s what I heard and also that it’s one of the best marathons in the US great atmosphere and organization and great all around. My first one was Madison WI which was very hilly as well so hills don’t scare me ha ha

@colmobrien8904 4 года назад

Great video as usual, well done, a really super effort and the more marathons you run, the more you'll learn, keep up the great content

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks so much!

@christianbaird8800 4 года назад

Another marathon in the books and the brain to lean on in future marathons. Can't wait to see the big things you are able to accomplish in the future from this training block and race! Chicago winter trails are calling your name, time to put in those Tundra miles!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i think the trails may have to wait until the summer. but i do like to think that this training block was really about building a new kind of base. and this race was a time trial

@JC-rn5tk 4 года назад

Ran Houston (1st marathon for me), and missed my two main goals and finished just over 4 hours. Quad cramps did me in over the last 6 miles or so. Was on right on pace before that point. Will be giving a lot of thought to what went right and what went wrong. Great event, and yes I'd say the weather was ideal. Be proud of your race and the superb video that captured the excitement, energy, and pain of running that distance.

@robertbausa1 4 года назад

JC8489 congratulations on your first marathon! Houston was my first as well. I was surprised at how emotional it was to finish this goal.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

congratulations on finishing your first marathon!

@robertbausa1 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Houston was my first marathon yesterday and hit my goal of sub-4 at 3:58:35. Looking forward to see how this compares to other marathons. Some of those headwinds were tough, especially miles 24 and 25 almost completely into the wind when I was bringing it home an hour later.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i thought perhaps i was imagining or exaggerating in my mind the strength of the headwinds at that part of the race, but they seem to have affected runners at a variety of paces

@juliorodarte9952 4 года назад

Your videos are always inspiring! One of the guys that finished behind you was limping!

@pauljordan6615 4 года назад

Hey man, I just want to thank you for trying out different training methods, equipment and strategies to help the running community as a whole. Love your channel. You'll get that sub 3 hrs. Just wait until you find the right combination and you'll be golden.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

slowly getting things dialed in. eventually i will find the right mix for me and other regular runners like me.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

or i suppose one could go to a coach. i'm sure any experienced coach will already have this figured out.

@pauljordan6615 4 года назад

@@kofuzi Maybe, maybe not.

@Draddar 4 года назад

@@kofuzi a lot of running "coaches" around that basically offer no extra value. Finding a good one isn't that easy.

@juanseaforth5111 4 года назад

First congratulations 👊🏽 🥇please don’t lose faith you’re getting closer keep up the amazing work you will get it on the other one!!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i know it's a step in the right direction, but it doesn't feel like it. and that makes me feel like i need to have different way of measuring progress.

@jameschaves5723 4 года назад

kofuzi try not to place a deadline on it. I believe that sets us up for failure. It will come

@luismiguelferrao 4 года назад

Kofuzi, maybe you are upset after so many days and miles of training... But you gave your best for sure and lessons were learn during this marathon... You are an inspiration across continents... Be proud of that and your achievements. And be confident. There's always another marathon around the corner.. I am confident you'll be a sub 3 soon... Keep up the good work and thank you for be such an inspiring person / runner... Kudos to you from Portugal.. Luís 🇵🇹

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you so much for watching! your support is invaluable

@BirdfluDracula 4 года назад

Excellent job my man. And a great job storytelling with your video. Most people can only dream of running a marathon in under 3:20, and for you that was a not so great day. Let's stay healthy, stay focused, and do it again.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

great perspective

@barrypurse5332 3 года назад

This is second or 3rd time I have watched this video. I just ran 2:58 @ Glass City Marathon, Toledo, OH, two days ago...I paid a friend, high school girl to GoPro 9 - me and my friends while she was on my small folding Dahon bike we brought along...she did a good job, but the SD card, we didn’t test out and it was corrupted and we lost some awesome footage...I wish I would have just taken my GoPro 7, which is much better, along with me - like you did here - this is an EPIC video, even if you didn’t hit your goal...I have taken my GoPro 7 on 13 mile runs and it really does not bother me...I regret not doing it for the marathon last weekend...keep up the great work and I love your channel. In order to break 3, I would just log lots of easy miles, 100 mile weeks, and occasionally do steady state or tempos...

@panuwatnitikitpaiboon2041 4 года назад

it is not easy to achieve something we've never achieved before. the great Kipchoge needed a second shot to break 2-hour barrier. thanks we all learned a lot from you.

@tsubakichan 4 года назад

I'm sure you're disappointed, but I still find this inspiring that you pushed on and finished (in respectable time!). This is totally relatable. I only did one marathon (going for my 2nd in July) and the bonk was real. Everything for me went well until mile 21, and then it all fell apart. That's my biggest fear for my 2nd attempt - but it's also the challenge I want to take. Keep fighting.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'm just hoping not to make it 3 in a row

@davidhyett1 4 года назад

Your journey inspires many. Myself included. Can't wait to see you achieve your goal!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you. i hope we don't have to wait too much longer.

@SErj8624 4 года назад

Proud of you sir. Good job! You kick ass! You are definitely inspiration to me. 👍🏼

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for your support

@jangeisler2800 4 года назад

Well done! Keep pushing! There’s no doubt in my mind that you will achieve your goal!!!!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you!

@coolyouification 4 года назад

Real proud of you man and keep up the hard work! Get some rest now :p Mini-rant: I was at the half marathon in Houston and my knees almost gave out at 12 miles but I still ended up finishing in abour 2hr:04mins. I have to be realistic with myself that in the past year I have been nutritionally lacking (eating way less than 1600 cals in a day) and not going through my training plan (I would increase distances each week by a lot, ignoring the traditional advice of not increasing more than 10% each week, and almost got injured). My legs genuinely felt like they hated me during the last half and I was screaming at myself for not following a training plan, not listening to my body the past year, and not doing strength exercises along with a regular stretch routine and yoga. But you learn from your mistakes and as a novice runner this was definitely an experience I would go back and learn from going forward.

@jkzv1 4 года назад

Congrats!! Good job 💪🏼👍🏼

@lania3717 4 года назад

I saw all the sweat on your shirt. I ran the half yesterday with 1 layer on, long sleeves, capris and knee high compression socks. After a few miles, I wish I wore shorts, still the compression socks, short sleeves and arm warmers that I could slip down to my forearms if need be. I look forward to the recap video to see if how to dress for the weather is one of the lessons. I'm running my first marathon this year and I truly appreciate your efforts in these races and videos. Thank you!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

congratulations on your half! tbh, i didn't notice i was sweating until i watched the video

@jjlin456 4 года назад

Hey Mike just keep going, even though you didn't hit your target. Your race videos are the things that keep me going on periods where I just want to stop training. You'll get there in Boston, I believe in you. Your dedication is second to none. I can't think of many people who would do 2 hr runs on a treadmill at 4 in the morning! I think the weather was quite a big factor in your race. But I'll hear your thoughts on the race recap video.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks so much.

@michaeldominic2070 4 года назад

Congrats on another marathon finish. I know the result is not what you wanted but learn from the experience and keep pushing forward. Proud of you!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

a lot of lessons learned

@mikeujoel 4 года назад

You just earned yourself a new subscriber. I love the video. I am training for my first marathon this year

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for subscribing. i promise its not always so somber around here

@drfunk1216 4 года назад

Mike! You’re closer than you think! Regardless of result the journey so far has been incredible. Keep up the good work. -Jin

@kofuzi 4 года назад

it's hard for me to see that. but i appreciate the sentiment. i would like to think you are right.

@guitarman7575 4 года назад

Many thanks for sharing. I've been following you on the Tracking App. Congratulations for your achievement. 👏👍👍 I hope you will not give up the Maffetone approach.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

it's took early to give up on it. i was only just starting to see progress with it

@WhiskyMystery 4 года назад

Great video Mike. Perfectly representing the post 20 mile beat down that gets us all.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you for watching!

@Jim-be8sj 4 года назад

It's cool to see some of the course and the crowds along the way from a runner's perspective. A lot of us were following the race online via the webstream here on RU-vid and the official race app, but we didn't really get a sense of what the race was actually like. The "kofuzi fan club" seemed to have the largest presence in the comments and chat during the race, so I am sure many other people feel the same as I do. Thanks for posting the video and for sharing the journey!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks for coming along with me!

@Jcd6789 4 года назад

I know its not the result you wanted but a finished marathon is still a great accomplishment. You learn from this is one and take that information in to the next one. Great race video as always and look forward to the future.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

many obvious-to-other-people lessons finally sinking in with me now.

@mejulesyap 4 года назад

I’m still rooting for you Kofuzi! Congrats with the finish. Onward & upward!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thanks, Jules. that means a lot to me

@cg8175 4 года назад

I believe you did an amazing job and gave the race your all! Congratulations on your marathon finish.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

thank you

@clairesweter-millar260 4 года назад

Fantastic Kofuzi your split times were very consistent. I look forward to your race recap lots to be happy about.😀

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i think i focused too much on the splits though. it pushed me beyond myself.

@ibmor7674 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing your journey it’s appreciated

@kofuzi 4 года назад

Thank you for watching!

@EnvyTraxus 4 года назад

Looking forward to the entire race report. I know you didn't get the result you wanted, but I know you've learned a lot that you can apply in the future. Either way, great time and congrats on finishing the run!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

a lot of good data. a lot of HR questions answered

@seanlin97 4 года назад

Great job! Congrats

@13igCity13oy 4 года назад

I know the feeling so well done on taking it all the way to the end.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

Thank you

@capz8778 4 года назад

Well done Michael, another run completed and this will make your Sub 3 even sweeter when you hit it! 👊🏽

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i think looking back, this will be a turning point moment

@dvdpfstr1971 4 года назад

Congrats on a good race. You and I had similar problems at Chicago this year (although your times were much faster than mine and it was my first marathon). My next marathon is in Austin in a couple of weeks. I continued with the training program I used for Chicago while incorporating leg exercises to strengthen my legs more. I’m aiming for a 3:40 - 3:50 time. That would be a 15 -25 minute decrease from my Chicago time. Keep pressing on. It’s all learning experiences. Still enjoying the channel.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

good luck in Austin! have a great race!

@jamest6650 4 года назад

You got the next one! I ran Philly for my first marathon with determination to qualify for Boston. I got 2:48 on a miserable day. Hard work and persistence pays off. In the words of Sage Canaday "the marathon is a fickle beast". Keep training hard.

@kofuzi 4 года назад

i'm in it for the long term

@bigbeanx 4 года назад

I feel those feels. Take a solid break, and build the machine back together!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

rebuilding is messy, it seems

@CarlosStorms 4 года назад

May not be as fast as you wanted but you remain an inspiration to those of us following on your footsteps. You have inspired me to push my fears aside and sign up for a marathon in november for the first time. #GoKO

@kofuzi 4 года назад

awesome! i hope you enjoy your training!

@forgetmyname5166 4 года назад

Is a very encouraging timing. I just run a 5.28hrs. Keep it up 👍 from Singapore 🇸🇬

@kofuzi 4 года назад

Great work. We keeping training!

@TheFODRunner 4 года назад

DUDE!! Another marathon complete and another amazing race. I know it wasnt the time you wanted but you ground that one out really really well. A couple of things I noticed....1) how were the carbon rockets? 2) There looked to be less packs for you to run with to keep motivation up, did that affect things? Either way, proud of you for smashing another marathon out of the park! Onto the next!!

@kofuzi 4 года назад

there were plenty of packs and mini packs to run with. i just kept thinking that i didn't need them. i ran nervous for a lot of the race. paid too much attention to time and not the race plan.