Kofuzi vs Sage - Pro Runner Reacts to Influencer's Half Marathon Training Plan

[@Vo2maxProductions]

Thanks for the collab! Great chat about your training and goals for 2024 and have fun at the Houston Half!

[@jicalzad]

wondering if just adding in more strides might actually help him to reach his goal time

[@kofuzi]

Always great to spend time with you. Thanks for the tough love!

[@roy41688]

We need more!

[@308bar]

How about under nutrition and fueling as a factor in sluggish legs? It seems like sometimes we see all the running numbers but leave out the pre and post fueling for running.

[@markolim8938]

Wtf? He will 100% go under 1:25. After seeing that training and mileage over 100k month after month, doing 16x400m at 1m25s. Sub 1:20 coming easily.

[@davehouston2]

Would love to see a series with Sage coaching Kofuzi for an entire block! That would be epic. This was great thank you both.

[@EintheCorgie]

I second this. It seems like Kofuzi has done really well getting below the 3 hr mark for the marathon on his own, but with tailored training and regular coaching feedback could push himself to get even better (if that's what he wants).

[@marcuslockhart4610]

I have done several Higher Running Plans before. They are solid.

[@davehouston2]

@@marcuslockhart4610 agreed I used a higher running plan to complete my first 50 miler in October!

[@marcuslockhart4610]

Really enjoy coaching calls, very educational

[@414peps]

I would pay to see this 💰

[@Scuba_Son]

For me Sage is the OG. Glad to see him overcome a lot of struggles and continuing to succeed.

[@kofuzi]

He is. He pretty much helped create the genre.

[@timkavanaugh6474]

@@kofuzi100%

[@hanys85]

Awesome to see sage in this context - super thoughtful and generous. The og running KZbin 🐐

[@seatownfan]

Mike aka Kofuzi and Sage aka VO2 Productions, thanks for sharing this training video collaboration. Sage is an excellent coach, very informative 😊👍

[@JasperPuttu]

One of the most interesting videos you've done. Definitely Keep this theme or let Sage coach you over a marathon block and have monthly talks!

[@jasonpeters8623]

Love Sage's training insight. I've actually used his marathon training plans for my last two marathons and they are fantastic!

[@RodRunerr]

Such an amazing collaboration VO2 MAX productions and Mike

[@keithc1264]

Sage seems like a great coach. This interview was a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for listening!

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

Can you guys do this every week? 🙂 Loved it.

[@laurainthehaute918]

This was stupendous. I think it’s both brave and humble to go through something like this with an audience. Thanks to both of you. I wonder how many of us got a vicarious “coached by Sage” vibe from this!❤❤

[@kofuzi]

The time flew by for me. I had a great time doing this

[@riley_bohr]

Need a sage kofuzi coaching talk every week, awesome content

[@gpfraser1]

Wow, I just feel like I had a coaching session of my own. Great content!

[@dbiscoc287]

Sage and Sandy have a nice coaching service! I used their BQ All-in-training plan to qualify for Boston.

[@gregux3169]

Not Sage being just 27 seconds off on his prediction.... what a great coach and great insights from a true professional

[@paulpublic2435]

Have always thought I'd get by / constantly improve with KZbin and self coaching, but this makes me reconsider. Listening to Sage get straight to the heart of the matter based on a few minutes of Strava analysis is impressive. Very interesting to think you could train faster but also probably won't race as fast as you hope. Especially when you primarily use perceived effort. Time will tell how big the gap actually is. Good luck for the half!

[@VietBotPDX]

love it! thanks both sage and ko for the epic Ko-llaboration

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@DrCanopy]

shout out to Sage's training plans! I've bought 2 so far, one for a sub 1:30 half and the other for a BQ full. I successfully completed the sub 1:30 half feeling extremely good all the way through and look forward to the sub 3 plan up next!

[@kofuzi]

Good luck in your training!

[@sotimak6554]

Wow, that was so enjoyable! Please do that again. With Sage and other coaches too!

[@MrJermson]

2 of the best Running KZbinrs you can find. Both are so inspirational. What a combo!

[@ricodelavega4511]

michael shouldve done a little coaching in reverse for Sage, primarily "stay away from serious runner guy, he gives off a rosie ruiz vibe."

[@mistycooper3077]

I've watched this twice already! Lots of great info.

[@kofuzi]

thanks, Misty!

[@link130boy]

So many good insights as I’m in the middle of my marathon training. 🔥 Great collab!

[@CallMeSink]

Good luck with your training!

[@runfilmsleep]

As an influencer you get people to follow you daily and someone might just copy your workouts without really knowing the WHYs behind a session (me included). Good you did this 👍🏾🎉

[@cody5526]

This has so much good run-nerd content! I’m loving the new content

[@gundamzaku214]

Beginner here, so much valuable info from both, thank you so much for hosting this particular podcast!!!❤❤

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@thecaptainchas2820]

It’s great to hear Sage validate that most runners should be running more slowly on their easy days. And Mike, I appreciate how transparent and forthcoming you are with your own training paces to exemplify this. I’ve been very intentional about doing this myself, and coaching other athletes I train to do the same. There are plenty of sub-3 marathoners out there doing their easy runs win the seven+ minute/mile range. To me, it seems they always get injured or plateau. Imagine the improvements they can make by making their easy days truly easy! The both of you are great assets to the running community, and this collaboration was awesome! Thanks!

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much for your feedback!

[@griffitts7]

This was such a cool idea. Maybe I'm biased because I'm training for a half marathon as well, but I found this extremely interesting and helpful. It's a novel format: live coaching session/training chat.

[@laurainthehaute918]

Agreed! More please.

[@RyanOruns]

Super informative discussion, alot of takeaways for everyones training. Thanks Sage and Ko for the awesome video! Good luck in Houston and Happy Holidays!!

[@TracyK6066]

Sage was the first running youtuber I ever subscribed to! Love to see two of my favorites discuss training.

[@kofuzi]

same

[@ApurbaAdhikari]

I am tempted to listen to this now, but this will be my podcast for tomorrow in my Long run. Great collab.

[@ozenfant_ozn]

Mike & Sage, you legends, cheers guys! that'll motivate me for my intervals later tonight!

[@grgr6720]

Sage is such a class act. What an educational discussion.

[@severiner7168]

THank you both, that was really interesting. Also, very exciting to hear that you are planning to come to London! I'll be doing it (and Paris).

[@chrisdick726]

Looking forward to to this! Two of my favourite KZbinrs! It must be Christmas !

[@langstonhawkins3328]

What a great conversation. So much valuable information being shared and different perspectives on training. Would love to see more of these two together

[@Jonathan_81]

A couple of my favorite runners on the same video, awesome conversation!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks so much!

[@Alpaca_Lackey]

Mike - This was really enjoyable, and it's really insightful to hear these types of discussions for a 100% self taught runner. Would love to get this level of analysis for my running, but the insight that Sage has doesn't come cheap.

[@kofuzi]

I found the experience very helpful

[@GTE_Channel]

I've done full coaching for my first marathon from a well known coach. Not cheap. But, way more inisghtfull. I've learned a lot based on who I am and not based on generic 'do this do that' videos. Do it once and good, and you'll benefit from this for your whole running career. Money well spend

[@CoolInOlympia]

I love Sage!!!! Great idea for a video! And for help with your training!

[@guobinou5395]

Great collaboration! I found many of the questions I had in mind were discussed here and great to have insights from a pro runner!

[@ranran3578]

Wow so enjoy this collab!!!!! I tried 3 high running training plan for 5-10k, half marathon and BQ specific marathon one. All of them are solid. And it helps me BQ-ed!!! Besides running, Also love Ko and Sage personality , they are both nice and beautiful person

[@p_e_d_r_o_01]

what a collaboration - Christmas came early!!

[@kofuzi]

hope you enjoy!

[@p_e_d_r_o_01]

@@kofuzi loved it. Sage is the wise Jedi Master sharing his knowledge 👍👍

[@LuisBecerra79]

Like this conversation 👍🏼. Would like for Sage to be a regular guest. Just like the serious runner is always in the livestreams, but only chime in when something “triggers” him. 😂🤣😂😆🤣😂

[@kofuzi]

Would be great to see him more often

[@ChaseTheSummit]

This was awesome! What I got from this: I should probably talk to a coach because I'm doing everything wrong. 😂

[@kofuzi]

🤣

[@nberkel]

Outstanding interview! Great advice/insight from Sage throughout 👍🏼

[@Mo-rl8ue]

An AMAZING conversation. Thank you so much🙏

[@LyJoyRuns]

Great talk and very insightful. SC is one of the best. I followed Daniels half marathon plan over the Houston summer for October and hit sub 1:30 goal. That plan had at least 1 speed each week varying from 400/800/K’s and mile repeats. Good luck in Htown! If the weather is good I think you will hit 1:25.

[@Julian.Mracky]

As a running Nerd like most of everyone here I assume, I absolutely LOVED conversation! Love hearing different schools of thought. 🙏🏽

[@phillipbailey5391]

This was a fantastic interview. Do this again!

[@JayRappa]

seeing a great athlete who’s already accomplished yet willing to improve from hearing advice shows you’re a smart and capable person. I love both the channels .

[@kevingregor6235]

What a great video, love the nerd workout convo. ❤️

[@eriktred]

As someone who bought sage's training plan for a 50k, I was looking forward to this. It's brave of you @kofuzi putting yourself up here for critique.

[@alvinphua6367]

that's alot of courage for getting coached while on screen. Benefitted alot from the conversation and coaching advice in between, thanks!!

[@kofuzi]

glad it was helpful!

[@BamainMn]

It was interesting how Sage diplomatically warned tweak your plan or it’ll be a 1:25 half. I personally think with a good midweek 15 mi workout you’ll surprise yourself with a great time.

[@chinpoeykhoo6261]

What a great sharing session from a pro runner, appreciate the session! I guess for general runners just make sure your easy is not too easy and your hard session should be relatively hard continuously to reap the most benefits during the training blocks😀

[@kofuzi]

Sage is always quite generous with his time

[@mrmedic2012]

Great video, I love the collaboration. You guys should do another video in the future.

[@summerphilhorenstein2598]

Stay positive on race day! Positive thinking goes a long way! You got this and are totally capable of your goal. 💪

[@chrisgore77]

Great content - thank you! I'm running the Houston full marathon - I'm sure you'll pass me quite early on.

[@theunknown21329]

This is so nice! Nice to see yall in one vid!

[@ChrisD1865]

This is great! Putting a live coaching breakdown out for the world to see. Y’all are awesome!

[@kofuzi]

thanks to Sage for volunteering his time for this

[@linxrolinux]

I'm watching you both separately, now together it's better.🤗

[@kofuzi]

awesome!

[@BenTorode]

So cool to see the two running-oriented youtubers I follow the most in the same talk.

[@kofuzi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spacebbq]

This was a very informative and helpful video!!!

[@kofuzi]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@savagenoob2832]

This video is super informative. Thanks for sharing

[@robthompson4882]

Really enjoyed this, gave me a lot of reflection on my own approach for upcoming half. Great video!

[@jamiespruiell1571]

We are rooting for you Mike Ko! Take his advice and you’ll crack 1:25. You’ve been training smart and hard and so these small changes will help you get there! 🙌🏻

[@mosesmihan4656]

This was fantastic! More please, for both of you!

[@hufemeve]

Soo cool you brought Sage on your podcast 💥

[@darrintouchet4063]

I could listen to a coach dissect workouts all day, awesome content, more please

[@madmaf6011]

Thank you for such an interesting video, great to see you both go into the nitty gritty. Best wishes for the year ahead.

[@English.runner.en.Espana]

Watched it a few times. It’s just Gold!

[@kofuzi]

thanks so much!

[@bonjopechangco]

I love this! Thank you guys I learned so much :D God Bless you both!

[@remanchim1748]

Great talk! 2 of my fav KZbinrs. Love to have more of these 😊👏👍

[@MyfanwyCollins]

This was such a great and helpful conversation. Thank you!

[@atlasthegracious]

This was interesting. Great questions and feedback from Sage. You should follow up on this

[@motivationtheoryrunning]

Great chat fellas, love this. Still can't wait to chat with you at some point Mike, especially about ultra running!

[@kofuzi]

looking forward to it!

[@ricodelavega4511]

enjoyable training talk. I predict one of these gents in the near future will do Hardrock 100, and the other will pace him.

[@jordanrundell9962]

I think this Collab was awesome! Best of luck in your Houston Half!

[@kofuzi]

Thank you!

[@drfunk1216]

What an awesome collab!

[@AndrewCho730]

two of my favs in one place! love it

[@kofuzi]

Awesome!

[@bettinapoulos7891]

Loved this episode!!!! thank you Sage and Ko!!

[@jameschaves5723]

I really enjoyed this more serious type of video. The shoe reviews are fun but I love “nerding out”!!

[@kofuzi]

It’s fun to do

[@Mrgrumpfish]

Glad to see Sage back to racing. Thank you Kofuzi!

[@MsTrinichic]

kofuzi the method to your 'madness' is working but I really think with Sage's guidance you'll be fabulous. Such an insightful conversation. particularly liked his perspective on easy running.

[@christianschobinger1131]

Two legends talking about running and training, what else could be more motivating 😊 thx gentlemen

[@kofuzi]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mauricio1973]

Good video, good conversation. Thanks See you in Houston!

[@kofuzi]

I had a lot of fun and for me, the time flew by!

[@kanderson2435]

This is fantastic!! Two of my favorites! Thanks!

[@mattferrera]

This is awesome! Great insight and convo

[@Strizzle81]

Super informative...Thank you!

[@gdkmouse]

Great hearing Sage on a kofuzi episode re half marathon. I have a half marathon 18 Feb 2024. I have got up to 10 mile distance before Xmas.

[@kofuzi]

good luck for your race!

[@jonathanwatkins447]

This is awesome. Cool to watch. Great stuff

[@Swift_Boat]

Hi Mike, did you say you're coming to Berlin in 2024? That is great news. Love to meet you there. Thanks for sharing all that great content over the years. So much inspiration for me. See you at Brandenburg Gate!

[@JWHtje]

This was very insightful! Thank you!

[@jenvandenburg9457]

This should be a series for sure!!

[@plain-bagel]

Great video, Kofuzi and Sage! Would love to see this become some sort of series. I got ya at 1:24:30 in Houston for an easy PR :D

[@rly1977]

Our training is super similar, like the type of intervals/tempos we do, and the difference between our race pace and easy runs, so having Sage give this advice to you is almost like hearing this advice for me. It would be interesting to see how his advice affects your race performance because it would have implications on how I might adjust my training.

[@jeffreyclarke4811]

Kofuzi you need to watch KZbin videos lol. Sage has been around forever and has so many great training videos! He has been my unofficial coach for years!

[@pammyruns]

Great conversation!! Thanks guys!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@stoicrunner2757]

Interesting video. Lots of insights. Great concept.

[@WarriorGurl23]

I loved this video. Really cool collab.

[@General1Cal]

To me the minute I got out into the weather in San Antonio I thought my lungs and skin where burning, def a cold weather guy now. Humidity was trying to kill me. I think training for that you need a cycle in a sauna try this for a week. It will get you body used to sweating and exercising.

[@Vo2maxProductions]

that's a good idea actaully...he would probably want to do at least 2-3 sessions in the next few weeks (in case it happens to be on the warm/humid side in Houston).....that being said if weather in Houston is that warm/humid he's probably not going to meet his time goal anyway