CARA 20 Miler - Chicago Marathon Training

[@Jorarexi]

Great Job! I work for CARA and helping set up this race and seeing this video really makes all the hard work worth it. All the finishers made the long weeks worth it.

[@kofuzi]

This was such a well run event. Highly recommend. Thank you so much!

[@robfleenor9624]

Thanks for making this video! I selfishly enjoyed watching this as I have never actually seen myself run like this before and am in it from 1:45 to like 4:15, you did a great job and it was a great group for the training run.

[@kofuzi]

Great to run with you!

[@robfleenor9624]

@@kofuzi What extension pole were you using on the run?

[@pilarwhitworth3777]

That is a really nice 20 miler. I applaud your discipline and staying with your strategy. Looking forward to hearing what your final strategy and race plan for Chicago will be.

[@AndyJHahn]

Awesome run. It was nice chatting with you during the run. We definitely had a nice mix of shoes in the group.

[@kofuzi]

Great to meet you and run with you! We’ll have to do it again sometime

[@TheChessPlayer1956]

Go Ko! Forge ahead. You are well organized and have a great plan. Your commitment to training is inspiring.

[@Run_Farah_Run]

Looks like a great morning! Good job on the 20!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks Farah!

[@dekdoi8734]

Glad to see the running events over there. in Bangkok, every running events has been put off. Keep up your good work friend, go for Chicago Marathon. :)

[@ensignwiggles87]

Looks like fun! One tip on the mask, put your mask in a zip lock bag, that way it is nice and dry when you finish running :-)

[@TheVeganRunner]

Making it look easy Ko! Great running 😊

[@kofuzi]

felt easy. the pace group really did all the work.

[@TriathlonTaren]

Good looking run top 😉!

[@gokiwi2642]

Good video Kofuzi, good luck with the Chicago Marathon, you people are lucky there all races canceled or postponed here, just hoping that the marathon I’ve been training for is going to be on later in the year, yo what’s going ! 👊🏼✅☘️🌳🌲👍🏃🏼‍♂️😀

[@jpod]

Love the rc elite v2 as a long run shoe

[@MrJermson]

What do you of the estimated mileage of the shoe?

[@roberttaylor8514]

Same

[@henrycook6376]

What a great way to get your 20 miler in while training for the marathon!

[@kofuzi]

it's a fun event

[@mauricio1973]

Nice solid effort. Congrats

[@Deadbuck73]

49th! Awesome Kofuzi!

[@ricardoalvarez8403]

What shoes will you be running the marathon in? I'd love to see a video of you weighing your options, pros/cons, and a final decision!

[@roberttaylor8514]

Agree!!!

[@cakej1]

20 mile races are fun. Really don't start hurting until final few miles.

[@fabsterun]

I know your life right now just tuned in but had to see this vid. And wanted to comment .. those NB RCE2 look so comfy and responsive when you run i haven't tried them yet

[@roberttaylor8514]

Really are a absolutely incredible shoe..light..bouncy...easy on the body..breatheable

[@bachpham1783]

Anyone else just staring at what everyone else is wearing on the run? #ShoeGeeks

[@spicypretzel7616]

Hahaha this has become me every time I see someone running

[@sergio6194]

👍

[@kofuzi]

same

[@terencetan236]

I do this on every run now 🙈

[@undeadly1103]

same

[@thomasdamato9430]

Mike. Great nice comfortable run you looked very relaxed, and seemed enjoyed yourself. How were the rc elites over a long distance? It also appeared you chose to run on the dirt area adjacent to the road was that to minimize pavement pounding?

[@kofuzi]

RC Elite was great for the long run. I chose to run on the dirt wherever possible to minimize wear and tear on my body, as that’s something I’ve overall been trying to do more of. The shoes were great

[@chu88y1]

@@kofuzi i run on the south side and really need that dirt path that you used

[@Anthony-pr1cy]

I noticed that guy wearing the toe shoes for the run! Always wondered what those are like.

[@monicaandhyunwootv1337]

Thank you for details about your 20 mile run. It helped me a lot for my first marathon coming. BTW, what socks did you wear?

[@chrisdecu6422]

Almost a 100k subs now, are we gonna expect a 100km run vid.

[@caseyaritualrunning4036]

Nice job KO!

[@roberttaylor8514]

Really wanted to do this run....just sealed the deal for next year...any reason why you chose the RC Elite V2 for this run? Still trying to decide on the RC Elite V2 or the Alphaflys for Chicago itself. ..

[@paxtonebright2951]

Yo, negative split 20 miler! Nice job. You'll do well come race day.

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

Some cracking music choices here 4:13 🤗

[@bcockton]

I'm sure this was the group i was running with the last time I was in Chicago. It was the weekend of the Triathlon. It's a great city to run in.

[@jeffw654]

Has your friend officially pulled out? If so, you definitely look to be in shape to start with the 3:05 and then push towards 3:00 in the last 10 to 15k if you're feeling good.

[@janetj.2640]

Have you ever thought of joining CARA? They have marathon training programs for all paces.

[@kofuzi]

it's a great group. they do a lot for the community. I'm not really a running group person though

[@JoshLruns]

What brand are your compression shorts? Do they have pockets?

[@riverarichardrrr]

Between RC ELITE V2 and Endorphin Speed, which one is better choice for Chicago Marathon?

[@Laver1969]

What kind of compression shorts are those? Did you keep your phone in the side/leg pocket?

[@luisdelpozo9674]

what HR would you think i should maintain for my half marathon race, taking into account my max HR is 190?

[@luisdelpozo9674]

I just have struggled to find the right effort since it will be my first half marathon

[@donshields2379]

That is a loaded question. A lot goes into it. Need to know a lot more information. How old are you? Younger the age a higher heart rate typically. What is your average heart rate and what pace are you running? More effort higher heart rate. What is the furthest you have ran? Typical miles per week? Has a doctor ever told you to be careful of high heart rate? If you have ran 13 miles what was your heart rate and did it feel comfortable? I think if you have answers to these questions you will come up with a bpm that works for you. You probably have the best answer to this question.

[@luisdelpozo9674]

@@donshields2379 18 yes old, I’ve ran a couple half marathon long runs in prep for my race, I did a 16 mile run the past week with a 9:30 pace and a HR of around 155-162 and it felt more comfortable than I thought it would feel being my longest run ever, max HR is 190-194

[@matthewledvina8323]

A veritable panoply of shoes!

[@luigigaming5424]

Nice cap, where you bought it?

[@hughjassole7600]

The fit Bobby lee

[@BrendanEvan]

Incredible how low your heart rate remains. I almost can’t help but drift to the 170’s really quickly. Need to keep running slow slow slow miles I guess?

[@didoma73]

is everyone in CARA vaccinated?

[@vincentvenieris2185]

I know!! Too easy!! Haha!!!!

[@undeadly1103]

nice pace. wish we had that kind of stuff around here. not 20 milers, more like 10 😉