Half Marathon Houston - Runna Week 8

[@JRuns]

Really enjoying this series. I a big fan of Kofuzi the personality, but I don't really care that much about shoe reviews. I know he's going to stick mostly to his core content, but I'd love to see more stuff like this too.

[@garrettjohnstonn]

Same. I absolutely love these training series and “runners weekend” videos!

[@brianway4240]

I mostly agree with you guys. His racing goals and training to get there is more interesting than a lot of the content. I used to like the Runner's Weekend more, but ...... the extant to which this channel becomes a spinoff of, or advertisement for, Believe In The Run is the extent to which I tune out. Also, those trips are paid for by someone. As religious as he is about insisting he gets shoes for free (BITR admits no such thing) he (like BITR in this case) doesn't disclose who pays for each trip. But training stuff like this is still great!

[@JimDuntz]

Thanks for the Celsius conversions! Great context for those of us in the frigid north.

[@TriGator]

My brother lives in Crystal Lake. Fun seeing some of the routes I've run while visiting in your video. Really enjoyed the video.

[@cheekster777]

Thank you Mike.

[@nccch0]

I’m preparing my first half marathon here in Chile 🇨🇱 and sometimes I’m feeling the same as you 😅. I’m enjoying a lot this series, love from Chile kofuzi, I hope to meet you one day ✈️😌🤍

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

This is Kofuzi, reporting live from Prairie Grove, IL, back to you Bob.

[@severiner7168]

This was a great video Mike, really interesting and pleased that you are doing your bit to help the farming industry... btw we don't call it a dungeon... those have a more kinky purpose! That cracked me up. Keep up your excellent training.

[@kofuzi]

hmmm. so a dungeon is something else then

[@Johnnydodgin]

Lovin’ this series Mike! So insightful and we all get a better understanding of your training. Appreciate and can relate to the aches and pains real talk. 🙌

[@kofuzi]

glad you're enjoying it Johnny!

[@Theengineer39]

Love the series. Great content!

[@PiercingArrowz]

Great video. I enjoyed the journal story telling format. Great cuts as well. Keep on running!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much!

[@sharonhunt3739]

Thank you Mike for showing your Runna progress. I too am using Runna to train for a Half Marathon and it’s great to know that it’s not just me that finds it a little challenging be it weather (summer here in Australia), time or the workouts themselves. Keep up the great work Mike, love your work.

[@kofuzi]

thanks! good luck with your training!

[@Arif_Run4Life]

Awesome! I'll be in Houston that weekend too. I'll be running the full marathon. Hopefully, I will run into you.

[@AndrewCho730]

I enjoy this series of training updates! Keep it up Ko!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bryan_Gutierrez]

Loving the documentation of your training build. I’ve been posting vlogs during my past few builds. I think after Houston I might do something like this for the next build!

[@MrAldiyar]

Awesome awesome format!

[@kofuzi]

Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@silvermandavid]

Keep going, Mike. It takes some real dedication and perseverance (grit) to get out there on really icy, windy and cold days, but it always feels great getting home after, getting dry and drinking something hot.

[@kofuzi]

on very cold days, I'll slip hand warmers inside my mittens. after my run, the hand warmers still give off quite a bit of heat. so I put them in my pockets for a little bit of extra coziness all day

[@tytorrance96]

Getting a run docuseries for free is epic... im here for it 🍿👀...

[@kofuzi]

thanks for watching!

[@vanessamartinez4917]

Had to miss the LS yesterday. But loving the run series. Happy Holidays Ko and fam! 🎄😀❤️

[@EthanRuns]

I’ve been on Runna app for about 6 weeks too. Mostly the same thoughts as you. The workouts are tough but it’s great. Training for the Zürich marathon.

[@kofuzi]

glad to hear it's been working for you so far!

[@geertrombaut9336]

You look strong Mike! Keep going.

[@kofuzi]

I'm feeling good

[@timnewell5120]

Great content. I choose to freeze that first mile or two rather than overheating later

[@kofuzi]

that's what I'm trying to do more of this year. but most years, I'm the opposite

[@nickkroeger1]

Would love a new/updated winter gear review! I could use a few things here in MN, since I didn't need so much last year with our warm winter.

[@kofuzi]

I'm trying to sprinkle the gear reviews throughout these types of videos to give a sense of what I'm wearing. I haven't done an apparel or gear roundup in a while. I find them difficult to do without making a bunch of people cranky

[@macau.friend]

Here I am watching your video while dreading the hardcore long run tomorrow as recommended by one of Ben Parkes’s training plans. Hope I will make it thru

[@kofuzi]

have a great run!

[@alwayslearning9517]

Hey Kofuzi. Have you considered making activity tracker reviews? Would be a great addition to the channel imho.

[@DZero_Aperture]

Great update! My partner and I too have struggled to keep up with strength training during this month. All the holiday events n such have made us a bit "lazy" haha.

[@kofuzi]

very relatable

[@iamrupesh]

Winter running is tough. I am a new runner from Minnesota. Even during my easy 12-mile pace run, my heart rate goes to zone three.

[@kofuzi]

stay safe in the snow! I heard you guys just got a bunch

[@theswerunner]

Littlebit of old school London techno 🎶 And see Ko run will be a perfect ending of this work day 😅

[@kofuzi]

Have a good weekend!

[@theswerunner]

@ thanks! Same to you 🏃‍♂️

[@Manuel-901]

Like from 🇪🇸 Spain. Merry Christmas.

[@kofuzi]

Yo!

[@AuDHDRunner]

I'm also training for Houston but more so miles since doing the full. The weather up and down combined with darkness is definitely a struggle in the midwest raining for a winter race down south. Did this in the past and failed miserably in Austin with heat. I guess it matters less for the half but have you done any heat training stuff to help with the shock when going south for the race? I've added a few indoor swims, bikes, and sauna session a week this time to see if it helps. So far it just makes me colder on the runs!

[@adamwhelan9352]

Amazing video, definately starting to feel a bit beaten up by Runna desperate for it to lower the paces!

[@kofuzi]

there was a time where I was debating "sabotaging" my workouts with the hope that it would adjust paces sooner I will ask if there is a way to perhaps surrender and press a button to push a correction

[@shinstrife]

I am really enjoying this series and the insight both into how you approach running mentally and also the plan you're using. Keep it up! Also: ever ran a marathon in Iowa? I did Des Moines this fall and it was fun!

[@kofuzi]

I have not tried that one yet

[@m.r.6264]

You sliding on those icy bridges makes me tense up. I wish I had to balance and stability or maybe it's just confidence to enjoy/have a little fun on those sections during winter

[@kofuzi]

I usually give it a couple of test steps and then let it rip

[@_PatG_]

Hope to meet you out there in Houston, as I’m running the 13.1 too. Moon shoot goal is 1:45 for me.

[@kofuzi]

Let’s go!

[@DanielCastillo-hv9co]

Could you please make a video on how to layer up for a winter marathon… the actual race day!! I been looking and have not seen one.. 😅😅

[@General1Cal]

That's funny i just watched one of his from 2 years ago and the sweet thing is that the jacket he was wearing at the time was expensive but now it's on sale.

[@DanielCastillo-hv9co]

@ whats the name of the video please 🤣🤣🤣 too funny

[@General1Cal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6HPd51rZZinjMUsi=d2weyNJpXPFrvZtf That's good winter vid

[@keithc1264]

It’s probably been requested already, but I’d love your thoughts on Runna vs Stryd training plans.

[@kofuzi]

I'm trying to think if I've ever tried the Stryd training plan. Typically, I just ignore device-provided training plans (like Garmin, Coros) because I'm worried that it won't adjust or adapt to how I'm doing. And I guess I haven't ever looked to see if things like, switching days around to suit my travel schedule are possible. I think the closest I've done to a stryd plan was when Alex Filitti and I switched training plans for a week. I've also used power to drive my training plans that I've written (based off Jack Daniels' book), which was something that I really enjoyed when I was still relatively new to understanding what things like threshold efforts vs VO2 max efforts were supposed to feel like

[@keithc1264]

@ Thanks. You did a 10k training plan about 4 years ago. Had a few videos on it while you were living in Iowa (I think)

[@GT-kx6hm]

Which shoes will u use for the race? EVO1 vs AdiosPro4 ?

[@kofuzi]

Those wouldn’t be the only shoes I’m considering (and who knows if a new contender might appear between now and then), but I raced in the Evo 1 at the half marathon at Houston last year

[@042766]

Mike - Really like this format. Will be getting those AP4's as I'm actually incorporating the AP3's into my training now for LM. How's the cold affecting you? As I get older(older than you 😂) I find it's tough until a much needed warm-up(need that be longer as I'm older) and the wind is brutal. Having a hard time adjusting the clothes with the cold - sometimes overheat others fine. BTW, looks like you may need to bring out the speed skates on parts of those roads 😂.

[@kofuzi]

I love cold weather running. I prefer it to the heat. something I'm testing for this winter is to do a looped warm up where I can stay well bundled up for the first couple miles, then stop at the car to shed a layer, and then run a bit more comfortably. it has worked well for me so far on regular level cold days. I haven't tried it yet for the brutally cold days

[@042766]

@@kofuzithat sounds like a good idea. I will try it-Thanks! 👍

[@sun.2801]

Did you get rid of the Chicago ski goggles?

[@kofuzi]

I still have a few pairs of goggles (Goodr makes them now, and those are my current favorites with the magnetic/interchangeable lenses). but it hasn't been cold enough to need them yet

[@AbdouEN92]

How was your HRV with that intense plan ?

[@kofuzi]

I haven’t been sleeping with a watch regularly to get that data (and even when I have been sleeping with a watch that measures overnight hrv, it’s been different watches) So I’m afraid I haven’t been tracking it lately

[@craigmcculloch3269]

Mike - will you be hosting a shakeout run in Houston in 2025? If so, where might I find details on this? Thank you!

[@kofuzi]

I think so. Stay tuned. the best way to get updates like that form me is to join the free Strava group - Kofuzi Run Club. I also post info in my instagram stories

[@Vbev84]

Is the audio fixed with Runna’s videos? I actually dropped the workouts because they were so bad.

[@kofuzi]

hmmm. I have not experienced that

[@CSRunner7]

I really like the Runna app and usability but the HM plan seemed to overtrain me compared to when I had an online coach. The mix of easy runs to hard sessions seems way off 80/20 mark. Out of 5 runs per week it gave me 2 tough midweek sessions plus a session in the long run that broke me. Didn’t matter how slow I said my target race time was. Not sure if I did something wrong. Guess they are useful to suggest possible workouts to keep the interest but perhaps best to pick and choose hard sessions so still do most runs at easy aerobic effort.

[@kofuzi]

I was worried when some of my long runs had work built into them (and while those kinds of runs are typically my favorite) the plan seems to be now giving me two sessions a week and then easy distance for my long runs

[@CSRunner7]

@ oh how did it change? Was it just because you missed them and it auto adjusted? Back when I last used it I kept slowing my target time but it still gave me a LR session but just slower paces!

[@anklexpress]

The mic is a camera....very amusing, lolol

[@sonoandjeth41]

I love the Drum and Bass during the b-roll. Are you a DnB fan?

[@kofuzi]

I used to listen to it a lot more back in college when I needed to focus for long periods of time (studying or playing video games)

[@petersavage9938]

A basement in Britain is called a basement!

[@egw2707]

Cellar in Britain

[@petersavage9938]

@@egw2707 I'll give you it varies but never a dungeon unless you live in a castle.

[@Feanaro5503]

Ko might need a tauntaun 🥶

[@kofuzi]

Too smelly

[@SebSeb-d9d]

Is that an old go pro that you use as a mike ?

[@kofuzi]

this was my first GoPro ever, GoPro Hero 3+ Black refurbished but it's just a prop for attention retention purposes. I have a lav mic nestled in my jacket

[@sivabala5232]

Emergency poop? Lucky no one was around.

[@kofuzi]

The town has a population of 300. Its not really a matter of luck