I will never be a YES man

Join me for a very honest discussion about FORDY RUNS and FORDY RUNS Running Club and what it all means for me and others! Taking on all subjects like my mental health battles, other KZbin channels, brands, the club and we also take you back to where it all started before we bring you right upto date when we take 150 of our runners to parkrun!

[@tomshore]

Great video guys! Happy to be part of this cult & thanks for all your work so far 🏃‍♂️

[@harishmohabir7420]

Fordy, thanks for the time you take and effort you put in to sharing content with us on all things running and for being authentic. The BS influencers get found out pretty quickly and the ones that irritate me is those who put more effort into critting others that put out quality content themselves. KZbin does influence purchasing and training decisions for runners and fortunately, the paid for content creators do get found out. The viewers are not idiots and thanks for treating us as adults and equals.

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@iancarnegie2008]

Superb!! This is what it's all about. Whatever anyone thinks about Fordy, one thing's for sure - he's the embodiment of authenticity. Proud to be a Fordyrunner 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks Ian!

[@gillianolds4858]

Thank you both so much for doing this video! You"ve inspired me to get back into my running after an injury. But the bit I appreciate most of all is how honest you've been about ADHD and anxiety. I can't take the meds and was feeling down about not being able to change it, but you've made me look at it from a different, much more positive perspective. Thank you! 😊

[@FordyRuns]

I hope I have helped

[@path2running]

Sound interview. Fordy is an icon. He marches (runs) to the beat of his own drum. Respect.

[@FordyRuns]

Ah thanks

[@hfprepper]

Fordy, I'd like to see more of these types of videos. It confirms yet again how you're "one of us"...even though let's face it, you're a Superstar!!

[@FordyRuns]

Ok I’ll sort it ! Thank you

[@johndixon557]

I'm glad I saw this video. I recently started running in April. I'm very obsessive and by week 12 was doing 14 mile runs and signed up to 6 Half's 6 10ks and a full marathon, infact signing up to coopah has calmed my training down and possibly saved my knees. I've also bought 7 pairs of running shoes in 4 weeks. I've always known I'm not like everyone else but just called myself determined but recently I've been referred to an ADHD specialist. Maybe I'll now get to the bottom of why I'm the way I am. To see this video makes me realise I'm not the only one 🩷🩷

[@DennisCeranic]

Genuine to the core Mr Ford what a fantastic vlog. Excellent Ben

[@FordyRuns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SimonWallis-tc2vz]

Great video and insight into Fordy runs, really enjoyed it, you have built a fantastic supportive community that is inspiring to all runners, keep the great work coming 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Much appreciated!

[@DAC2586]

I have to mention that you’ve just had the most perfect timing. whilst listening on the podcast version… you and Ben mentioned that you were like corden and might break into song at which point the podcast was interrupted by an advert for the west end musical “wicked” in full song - had to pause my watch as laughing too much!!

[@FordyRuns]

Love that!!!

[@mikeommanney]

Great work. I love the fact that you promote your club or group as for everyone. Sometimes runners or certain groups can be quite snobby in terms of if you can’t run x time or not being a proper runner bs. Nonsense. I also much prefer someone who says it’s rubbish rather than someone who says something is great when it’s not because they’re receiving money or goods from a company. Keep up the great work you’re doing. 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Thank you

[@creativechimp03]

Great video. I've always appreciated the honesty. Purely a question, do you think there is a balance to be had since a lot of these channels are run as businesses? I think I remember a time ago when the Fordy club would chuckle/joke (and it was quite comical, to be fair) around a particular YT UK running channel (we all know the one that does a lot of paid reviews), and my understanding is you are friendly/collaborative with them now? One channel I watch a lot GMBN (Global Mountain Biking Network) does now have "AD" clearly shown on videos that promote a product; they feel really forced/unnatural in places, but ultimately the content is still good and I think they have tried to balance the content and product exposure from brands that likely keep the channel alive and employees in a job. It does, however, seem very clear you cannot trust product reviews in these videos as they are clearly paid. Keep up the good work, Fordy and crew. I saw someone running in Sherwood Pines yesterday at an event where I was riding and wearing a Fordy top! I wished them well on their run.

[@FordyRuns]

Thanks for the love! Always a balance tbh

[@iliasefessios9927]

Fordy the cult leader... definitely Waco... Love it, keep us entertained and chuckling! Big thank you from a 'cult follower' in Greece.

[@coatesch74]

Waco? Or wacko? Waco was a whole different type of cult.

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

@@coatesch74 🤣

[@FordyRuns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@iliasefessios9927]

@@coatesch74 An attempt at wordplay on my part, combining both, obviously unsuccessfully. I'm sure there's no Koresh vibe about Fordy, at least I hope not...

[@iliasefessios9927]

@@FordyRuns You put a smile on my face for the next hour or two...!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

A good interview. Thanks for posting .

[@FordyRuns]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@coatesch74]

Was this on the way to Yarborough? Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, such an inclusive club. You have built something brilliant. 👍

[@FordyRuns]

Correct!

[@coatesch74]

@FordyRuns are you looking forward to some hills when you come up to Sheffield in August? Graves Park is a little less flat than Rother Valley. 😎 🤣

[@andrewdhome]

Making my way through this vid - i didnt realise why you set up FR - good on you Out of interest have you seen Tim Grose's comments on shoe reviewers (including you), the other day. An interesting watch!

[@FordyRuns]

I’ve not but I don’t tend to watch that kind of stuff after he got some data wrong last year and didn’t correct it. I also find it’s a breeding ground for irrational negative comments aimed at people like and with my adhd I avoid exposure to this … just keep plodding along doing the best job I can

[@andrewdhome]

@@FordyRunsactually it's quite interesting and worth a watch - he's even quite complimentary to you, albeit in a slightly strange way!!!

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

@@andrewdhome I agree , Tim’s review of reviewers was a really good analysis and objective.

[@DeeDeeDanone]

That Tim Gross was a good watch, what a bold and brave video to do. He runs the real risk of blowback is others take exception to his findings.

[@glenwarby6686]

Maverick & Goose or Lou & Andy. You choose. 👏👏👏

[@FordyRuns]

Lou and Andy

[@SharaRuns]

Yarborough was fun!

[@James-Henderson]

My husband describes Fordy Runs as a cult! 😄

[@FordyRuns]

Love that!

[@James-Henderson]

@@FordyRuns he thinks we are mad! That’s a complement. I loved the extreme parkrun. From Devon to Lincoln for a 5k :)

[@richardadams7103]

Good video. Thanks for your help over the years 👍