Alright. I've been having a day. [But can you guys tell me this post by Kofuzi...which was originally on Threads]... isn't a bit kinda like creating more division between all runners? Is he joking here?
I think people had pointed out Des Linden had just won Disney (the Hansons and Brooks have/had a very long history with that race actually....it was on our Brooks bonus contract when we raced it).
Granted I consider myself more of a "influencer-coach-sponsored hobby jogger" nowadays (and I never was really a salary based top "pro road marathoner" for Brooks), but in my limited experience pro-sponsored road runners are generally really fighting at the competitive margins when they compete. They seek out big prize money and appearance fees and that usually only comes from big competitive races where place greatly matters and the competition is high. It's a "high pressure" environment and they've dedicated their lives and careers to performing near their full potential on razor thin margins. They've earned their spot "to start at the Front of the line."
Now say that pro runner wants a "fun run" or "tune-up race" like Disney or Honolulu (or a local 5km for charity)? Let them have it! We're all people and runners here. Just because Mike wants to place better and try to win (or considers a race for himself to be a "destination" or "vacation" event from his perspective) doesn't mean it's not going to be competitive sometimes. Too bad!
And I think the real irony is as an "influencer runner-content creator" Mike himself as undoubtable benefiting from certain "elite perks" (that he mentions) like special entry to marathon majors and a "special warm-up area" and "nice starting line position" for his illegal selfie stick. We also don't care that we have "our names on our bibs instead of a number" smh....
crazy take by kofuzi. When a pro shows up to a local race it is a great time.
Yup we had an Olympian show up at our local parkrun recently- the buzz it created was unreal. Literally noone cared about automatically being one place lower that week.
On RTJ’s live stream he was asked about what would be the bigger celebration between him going 2:09 and Arsenal winning the quad. I was surprised it wasn’t edited out of the stream, but in a moment of unfiltered honesty, he said “they are equally long shots”. Then he starts spluttering trying to correct himself. So all this self promotion goes against what he thinks when it’s unfiltered. 28:45 on the stream.
He’s smart at marketing, wouldn’t be surprised if he himself thinks 2:09 is a load of rubbish for him atm but it’s a stor to sell. 2:09 is a big jump from 2:14 when you’re already doing a lot to get the 2:14.
crazy take by kofuzi. When a pro shows up to a local race it is a great time.
Yup we had an Olympian show up at our local parkrun recently- the buzz it created was unreal. Literally noone cared about automatically being one place lower that week.
Our women's 1000m heat is small, but we have a local olympian pop in from time to time. Everybody gets lapped. Everybody picks up the pace when they do. It's wicked. Rising tide lifts all ships etc.
Said olympian is also a very well-regarded coach that is heavily involved with local club runs and events, which is a hell of a lot more than you can say for about the guy who can't even pace someone around a 30-minute parkrun without monetizing the absolute life out of it.
Have you ever watched RTJ before? When has he ever said running 2:09 is going to be easy?
Throughout his videos he couldn’t make it more clear that it’s an extremely difficult goal. That’s the whole point, it’s a challenge. He doesn’t know if it’s possible but that’s why he’s training the way he is and willing to give it absolutely everything to see where his physical limit is.
It’s comical how clueless some of these armchair warriors are.
If he thinks it's an extremely difficult goal then I don't quite understand why he does stuff like change his Valencia target from sub 2:10 to sub 2:09:30 I mean it's OK to dream big but his PB is so far off these times.
Alright. I've been having a day. [But can you guys tell me this post by Kofuzi...which was originally on Threads]... isn't a bit kinda like creating more division between all runners? Is he joking here?
I think people had pointed out Des Linden had just won Disney (the Hansons and Brooks have/had a very long history with that race actually....it was on our Brooks bonus contract when we raced it).
Granted I consider myself more of a "influencer-coach-sponsored hobby jogger" nowadays (and I never was really a salary based top "pro road marathoner" for Brooks), but in my limited experience pro-sponsored road runners are generally really fighting at the competitive margins when they compete. They seek out big prize money and appearance fees and that usually only comes from big competitive races where place greatly matters and the competition is high. It's a "high pressure" environment and they've dedicated their lives and careers to performing near their full potential on razor thin margins. They've earned their spot "to start at the Front of the line."
Now say that pro runner wants a "fun run" or "tune-up race" like Disney or Honolulu (or a local 5km for charity)? Let them have it! We're all people and runners here. Just because Mike wants to place better and try to win (or considers a race for himself to be a "destination" or "vacation" event from his perspective) doesn't mean it's not going to be competitive sometimes. Too bad!
And I think the real irony is as an "influencer runner-content creator" Mike himself as undoubtable benefiting from certain "elite perks" (that he mentions) like special entry to marathon majors and a "special warm-up area" and "nice starting line position" for his illegal selfie stick. We also don't care that we have "our names on our bibs instead of a number" smh....
I signed up to threads specifically to rage at him for this. One of the more outrageous takes I have seen from him. I think personally his head has gone in the last year. He is doing and saying some outrageous things online for someone with his platform.
We have an olympic marathoner turn up for a 10km each year local to me. It's great measuring stick to see if I am getting closer or further away each time. Kofuzi is probably on the verge of quitting - and I hope he does.
No, me neither - it sent me to sleep less than 2 minutes in.
Highly recommended for insomniacs though.
This applies to any British youtuber for me. I don't how every single Brit was born without any charisma. It's a genetic mutation.
Possibly something to do with their depressing food.
Not sure I agree with this.
RtJ has a lot more charisma than the majority of YouTubers. Even someone like Hugo Fry has personality (even if a slightly annoying one). I can think of a few Brits with charisma - crown my run, MARM. But struggling to think of any obvious Americans, Canadians or Australians.
The Australian ones are particularly monotone and charmless
Theres a reason why some of the most charismatic front men and women in music are British. Miles ahead of other countries in terms of charisma you could argue. Jagger, Freddie, Styles, LenMc, Bowie etc etc etc . Other than USA the rest of the world need to up their game
Alright. I've been having a day. [But can you guys tell me this post by Kofuzi...which was originally on Threads]... isn't a bit kinda like creating more division between all runners? Is he joking here?
I think people had pointed out Des Linden had just won Disney (the Hansons and Brooks have/had a very long history with that race actually....it was on our Brooks bonus contract when we raced it).
Granted I consider myself more of a "influencer-coach-sponsored hobby jogger" nowadays (and I never was really a salary based top "pro road marathoner" for Brooks), but in my limited experience pro-sponsored road runners are generally really fighting at the competitive margins when they compete. They seek out big prize money and appearance fees and that usually only comes from big competitive races where place greatly matters and the competition is high. It's a "high pressure" environment and they've dedicated their lives and careers to performing near their full potential on razor thin margins. They've earned their spot "to start at the Front of the line."
Now say that pro runner wants a "fun run" or "tune-up race" like Disney or Honolulu (or a local 5km for charity)? Let them have it! We're all people and runners here. Just because Mike wants to place better and try to win (or considers a race for himself to be a "destination" or "vacation" event from his perspective) doesn't mean it's not going to be competitive sometimes. Too bad!
And I think the real irony is as an "influencer runner-content creator" Mike himself as undoubtable benefiting from certain "elite perks" (that he mentions) like special entry to marathon majors and a "special warm-up area" and "nice starting line position" for his illegal selfie stick. We also don't care that we have "our names on our bibs instead of a number" smh....
Alright. I've been having a day. [But can you guys tell me this post by Kofuzi...which was originally on Threads]... isn't a bit kinda like creating more division between all runners? Is he joking here?
I think people had pointed out Des Linden had just won Disney (the Hansons and Brooks have/had a very long history with that race actually....it was on our Brooks bonus contract when we raced it).
Granted I consider myself more of a "influencer-coach-sponsored hobby jogger" nowadays (and I never was really a salary based top "pro road marathoner" for Brooks), but in my limited experience pro-sponsored road runners are generally really fighting at the competitive margins when they compete. They seek out big prize money and appearance fees and that usually only comes from big competitive races where place greatly matters and the competition is high. It's a "high pressure" environment and they've dedicated their lives and careers to performing near their full potential on razor thin margins. They've earned their spot "to start at the Front of the line."
Now say that pro runner wants a "fun run" or "tune-up race" like Disney or Honolulu (or a local 5km for charity)? Let them have it! We're all people and runners here. Just because Mike wants to place better and try to win (or considers a race for himself to be a "destination" or "vacation" event from his perspective) doesn't mean it's not going to be competitive sometimes. Too bad!
And I think the real irony is as an "influencer runner-content creator" Mike himself as undoubtable benefiting from certain "elite perks" (that he mentions) like special entry to marathon majors and a "special warm-up area" and "nice starting line position" for his illegal selfie stick. We also don't care that we have "our names on our bibs instead of a number" smh....
I signed up to threads specifically to rage at him for this. One of the more outrageous takes I have seen from him. I think personally his head has gone in the last year. He is doing and saying some outrageous things online for someone with his platform.
We have an olympic marathoner turn up for a 10km each year local to me. It's great measuring stick to see if I am getting closer or further away each time. Kofuzi is probably on the verge of quitting - and I hope he does.
I used to like him but now he's posting ragey content to get people talking. I would bet my pair of Vaporflies he reads LRC and reddit/r/advancedrunning...he knows what he's doing. Not as bad as Choi tho.
Good point, Linkletter is boring af. Keely, femke and siffan are the best female personalities in track at the moment (though only Keely has a YouTube) and males have interesting personalities in Jacob, Kerr is a d1ckhead but can’t say he’d boring, nuguse is great though but American or Canadian run youtubers with charm or personalities is a struggle.
I used to like him but now he's posting ragey content to get people talking. I would bet my pair of Vaporflies he reads LRC and reddit/r/advancedrunning...he knows what he's doing. Not as bad as Choi tho.
Well, you can hardly expect him to just stand by while some other guy gets more attention at the fun run, can you? Fess up, which one of you selfish elites ruined Kofuzi's vacation?
crazy take by kofuzi. When a pro shows up to a local race it is a great time.
It’s such a loser attitude to want to be the best cause no one else good shows up. You see the difference in a pro mind set, they want all the good guys on the start line healthy to get a good measure of things, not an easy win with less merit
There's been a few local races where I've podium'd and even come in first with times that I would be embarrassed to post here. I would really rather place 15th in a relatively deep local field than come in first cause nobody serious showed up.