The running setback NO ONE talks about! Maybe it's for the best?
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- čas přidán 16. 03. 2023
- Of all the races I’ve ever run, Sunday’s NYC Half will be a first I’ve gone into TOTALLY unprepared. What held me back during this training cycle? It's not something I'm proud of but maybe you relate?
Exactly. Said it all. I run every day, but I don't train. One thing is totally different from the other.
I say to other runners - "don't put running in a box and put a label on it" allow it to change as you do. Running for running's sake is very good for you. Keep doing what ever you like on the channel my man! Enjoy the race and soak in the atmosphere. Perhaps even consider a walk/run method right from the start so you don't blow up and DNF?
Great advice. I've gone through periods where i could only manage running 1-2 days a week for a few miles due to a hectic life or health issues to training like my life depended on it. I was a runner through it all. And i love the running community. (Almost) everyone is incredibly welcoming
The running community is the best (with a few exceptions as you alluded to 😂)
Thanks Phil! I agree, I think it's all too easy to get wrapped up with what you think you should be doing (because others are). Just get out there and run!
YES!!! Thank you for this! You just expressed how I've been feeling for my Paris marathon training. I was so worried that I was loosing my enjoyment of running just because I wasn't feeling the training for this marathon, but as spring is starting to come, I've been slowly gaining my will to train. It's so good to hear that I'm not the only one feeling this way!
I feel the same!
Totally! Sometimes you just need that moment to reset!
Andrea, you got 10 likes on this comment so far, so clearly you are not the only one feeling this way!
Greetings from London, England. Thanks for this message, it summed up where I was a year ago. I came off Strava, ditched the Garmin, scaled it all back and had a fallow year. Yes, I’ve put on a little weight, yes I’ve lost condition, but my head is in a better place and the work/life balance is more…balanced. I’m now looking forward to a couple of small, local races later this year and have added a little swimming to my routine. Thanks again, and guess what; I stumbled across you via Ben Parkes and Kofuzi!
Thank you for watching! You're right, balance is key!
Great post. I’m 64 and not an elite I was firmly in the middle of the pack but in October of 2021 I had open heart surgery and couldn’t run. I had to start by walking 1st. Even now I can only run about 20 minutes with out a walk break. I may be slower but now that I’m training for a 1/2 marathon I still can’t wait to get out there.
Progress is progress, Don! You'll get there! The work now is only going to make that moment sweeter.
@@KoriRuns thanks Kori. That means a lot.
Boy, do I know about this. This also happens when you have other stress in your life. Great video Kori!!!
Thanks, Jay!
A HUGE part of why I've been able to keep running for almost 4 years now, having repeatedly quit after much shorter bouts of running in the past, was that I decided to own my running. Not needing to train when you don't feel like it is an example of owning your running instead of feeling obligated to do it somebody else's way.
I miss my megadrive 😩
Great video. It’s true, you can just lose interest for a bit and sometimes a change is as good as a rest. Glad you’ve found the spark again ❤
First: the game cart references absolutely snagged me.
Second: I absolutely relate. Just finished my 20 mile training run in prep for my first marathon ever, and frankly training has felt like a part time job ontop of my regular job and my responsibilities to my family. So that fatigue is real. And despite loving running more now than I have in the past I am very ready to just sort of let those boundaries go abit and not bloody worry about if my heart rate is in the right place and just run for the heck of it again for awhile.
Sometimes it just feels good to let go! Thanks for watching, Glenn!
What’s great about the NYC Half is that it’s a fun run with great crowds. I’ve ran a couple of them where I just jogged, took a bunch of pictures and high-fived a bunch of people. This is my first NYC Half I’ll miss since 2014. So tons of FOMO. Have a fun run!
Thanks! It's definitely a fun race!
I like when you interview other people and also like when you share your own experiences. There is so much running content out there it is helpful when you showcase good content and stories. Todays video was something I can relate to and your right we don’t often talk about it. Thanks!
Thanks! I appreciate that, Barb!
I enjoyed the interviews with Parkes and Kofuzi. I appreciate your style and modesty. Like this specific video on fatigue. You say things we all think. Thank you.
Thanks, Paul!
There isn't any work that is easy unless you want it. Don't stress too much on this issue, races are won from the heart and not the mind.
I think nobody talks about that process also when you are tired but it happens right at the beginning of a race or event when you are just in the first 200-500 meters and you have this overwhelming feeling of, just walking or stopping. That's when you really need to take a good solid look inside yourself and change gears into some mental health and forgiveness for yourself and nobody else.
Thank you for sharing this.
You're totally right! I've definitely felt that at the start of a race.
It's the reason why having an off season is important
True!
You're a great storyteller. Please keep giving your perspective on other runners. The reason we binge Netflix is we love stories. Sorry to be the 70th comment. 69 was a great number.
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Yes! Sometimes you just need to run for the joy of it. Take your cell phone with you and take pictures of flowers, public art, interesting landscapes, critters, or whatever else catches your fancy, treating it as your time to explore. Racing is fun, but if you aren't stoked to train it's time to go back to the reason why you fell in love with running in the first place. Love your channel, Kori! It makes my day when I see a new video from you.
Wow, Kelly! That's quite the compliment!
Yes! I know some people are a proponent of running all the time, but I started to take 2+ weeks off every year as a mental reset (and a physical one too, I suppose). It's true that you do lose some fitness because of it, but the fact that you just get that completely disconnect makes you hungry when you get back on it. So glad you talked about this topic!
Also - another Leona sighting!
Thanks, Terrence!
You’re the man for posting this. I’m looking forward to my reset button after my race next month. Nice Nintendo reference!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! I ran into a similar situation about 2 years ago, I was knocking out my daily runs and competing in 10+ events per year but I got burnt out and eventually unmotivated. At first I couldn’t figure out what was going on, and I just stopped running for about 8 months. The love of running stilled remained and every time I drove pass a runner I would feel as if a part of me was missing. I came to the realization that my drive to run was fueled by the need to maintain the image of a successful runner. I has lost my passion for running because I was too focused on PBs and forgot to have fun. Now, I no longer time my runs, I just go out to have a good time; I do not run every day, but I use the off days to focus on strength straining. I find myself in a better place and I’m much happier as a runner; I hope you can reignite your passion for running. All the best!
Good luck in the NYC Half on Sunday, Mr. Anchorman!
Hi Kori, I can totally understand what you've been going through. The body and mind need some rest now and then. So this is one way to find your piece of the puzzle and to discover where your balance is, especially if you have a demanding full time job as well. I went through a lot of shitty periods myself as we all do, but now I think I am the right path that I can prolong for, well, I hope a lifetime. I am 44 now and I don't run more than 3 times a week. I did more in the past but I got injured all the time and it was demotivating. I never was able to run in races beyond 10k. From spring to fall I do a little bit of weight training as well, 2 x a week when I don't run that day. That is more than enough for me to keep me in excellent shape. Once in a few weeks I take a full week off to recuperate. This way I can keep on going without losing any motivation or getting myself too tired. At least for now, we're getting older every day... 😉
Yes, we all are getting older despite what I want to believe... 😂
Loved it!! Currently first time in years, I haven’t run for a week because I’m tired of training. Thank you for this video.
Thank you for watching!
So relatable Kori. I'm feeling the same way right now...just get me to the Boston start healthy. I have been training, but I am a bit burned out and looking forward to running without training. Btw...I didn't know who Ben Parks was before I watched him on your channel and now I watch him, too. Hearing Kofuzi's story was interesting because I knew who he was, but never heard his story. It's your channel, do whatever you want. Most people appreciate whatever direction you decide to go.
Appreciate that, Tiff! You're going to crush Boston!
Starting anything is tough. You have to prepare the time and effort to complete it. The great thing is running is an addictive drug. It feels good and easier as you training more and harder.
Totally!
Thanks, Kori, for another great vid. I found you through your first ‘Kofuzi’ video so I’m glad you do those. We also love hearing how you’re doing so more videos like this would be awesome. Have a great race on Sunday!
Thanks Leona!
Funny how in 33 years of running (more or less) I’ve never seen it put so succinctly: “running ≠ training”. Of course I know this to be true because I learned it the hard way, but it helps to see it so plainly stated in black and white… thanks!
Thanks for the comment, Matt!
I'm with you Kori! I even feel guilt when I reach that fatigue point for a couple of weeks. We need to be kinder to ourselves. I don't think many of us are on the verge of a big shoe sponsorship! Take care and Godspeed at the half!
Thanks!
I’m in the back half of taking 5 weeks off to get well to start a build to Berlin. I hemmed and hawed trying to train through injury but had to skip Houston, skip the NYC Half this weekend, skip some local races coming up to focus on the main goal for 2023. Be healthy to run (and finish) Berlin. Training starts April 1st and I can’t wait. Thanks for the video.
Good luck, Michael!
This was so good to watch! I totally get where you’re coming from! Thank you!!!
Best of luck and have fun with the 1/2 marathon!
Thanks!
Some times you need a break from training. Like you said, hit the reset button. You'll come back even stringer Kori! BTW we totally enjoy your channel! Do NOT change a thing! Hope to see you Sunday!
I can relate in the sense that over the years running has waxed and waned in importance due to other life events. I started running in 1979 and really trained pretty hard until 1985 when our daughter was born. Kept running through that but hugely scaled back the mileage and focus. Now I am 66 and run 2-3 times per week. Stopped racing in 2013 and really do not miss it at all. Never say never- maybe I will race again some day. Through it all I still love running and taking the very long view has been important. Sounds like you are on a similar track Kori, and that is a good thing.
So on point! I suffered a minor injury and when it wasn't improving decided to stop running for a bit in November. At first it was difficult, but I'm about to start training for a marathon, and while I know I took a step back in my endurance capacity, I'm so looking forward to the structured training and "coming back!" And sometimes continually training for events starts to feel too much like something you have to do, drudgery, so take a break and run simply for the enjoyment of running for a bit. Life is all about balance, right? Run on ...
You nailed it!
I really appreciate this video. Maybe it's not the most "exciting" like you said but it resonates
Thanks, Michael!
I FULLY understand and can relate to this!!!! I run a lot in Chicago training for the marathon and other races during the summer. I take TWO Months that I don’t train during winter post marathon just to fall in love with running again. Thank you for being open and real about this!!! ❤
Thanks for watching, Colby!
Kori! I'm literally in the exact same boat as you man -- I'm running on Sunday as well and haven't done a serious training run since early December realistically. It's tough getting out there especially in NYC in the winter and I think your point about wanting to train again is totally spot on -- sometimes you just need that reset to fully appreciate it. Also, while I think Ed's comment could have been phrased better and I've personally enjoyed your interviews, I do agree with him that it's nice hearing an update on your own individual running journey, even if that update is that there isn't really an update. I think you should take pride in having developed the ability to identify when training brings you joy and then scaling back when it doesn't. It's something I think any runner grapples with and it's really nice to hear it discussed so openly and honestly like this!
Hope you had a good race, Ben! It was cold but an otherwise beautiful day on the course!
@@KoriRuns Likewise! didn't go to plan but a great experience nonetheless - looking forward to your race vlog
Yes yes yes !!!! Training fatigue…. Is that what you call it ? I call it the.. “I don’t want to’s”. 😂 after training and completing my first half, I did not hardly run at all and had already registered for another half a month later. Well, I completed that but it wasn’t pretty!!! I’m 52 and I’m a “back of the pack” runner (and let’s face it…walker ) ☺️ and every year it gets harder and I get slower ! I have to constantly remind myself that is okay !
Your pace is your pace. Running definitely got better for me when I came to terms with that reality (as a fellow back of the packer)!
Thanks for sharing your experience in this video. I just ran the NYC half (first time) and lost over a month of training leading up due to healing an injury. Was super worried about being able to finish and to my surprise and delight it wasn’t that bad. Think sometimes we just have to give ourselves a proper break.
Good to hear the motivation is coming back. Just shows that if you keep turning up things will improve 👍🏻
Absolutely!
Re-set Button is mid-December to early January when you get to eat all the Christmas cookies.
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I subscribed to your channel a while ago and I really like your style. I am here for the taking. And If you want to interview me, I am all yours! 😊 I love Kofuzi, I was just on his channel this week. He has the best running channel. He is so good.
And I am running the NYC Half too. Hope to see you there
Solid post. Did something so different in my training for this nyc half because of mental training fatigue. Will be sharing it in a video post after the race. It’s been very freeing. See you tomorrow 🤙🏼
I'm going to have to check it out! Hope you had a great race!
Hey Kori - I never, ever leave a comment on CZcams videos, but I know you read these. Comments regarding having 'guests' on your channel probably come from the fact that just like me, I presume a lot of average, every man runners view your channel as we can all relate to a similar journey. Sounds like Ed just wasn't on the ball with articulating this properly. Big CZcams names help grow engagement with your channel too - which can only be a good thing.
Secondly, I actually think it's great you didn't feel like running. Most training cycles for any sport are periodical, and you can't go again unless you take time to recharge the battery. Most people actually struggle with this and a lack of purpose after having such a big goal for a long time. I'm due to run my first Marathon this April, and have already read a lot about 'post race blues' if you found yourself in a content place, then my man, sounds like you're all good.
Keep doing what you're doing - I enjoy these videos more than I enjoy any videos from top tier/quicker/no part-time runners.
Don't worry about Ed's comment -- we enjoy your videos - and it's YOUR channel - you post what YOU want to post.
Love the content K! Keep it up. Know exactly where you're at, been there, done that. Just show up & grind. All the best at NYC Half this weekend!
Appreciate it!!
Oh, wow, Kori, this video exactly describes me. I am running the NYC Half this Sunday also, expecting to do badly because I just "got tired of being tired" and didn't train well. I relate to a former video of yours where you said "I'm not a grinder." I want to be a good runner and do the races but I don't want to suffer in the training. I understand you completely! Good luck to both of us in the NYC Half this Sunday.
Hope you had a good race, Cathy! Could have been a few degrees warmer but it's definitely a good time!
@@KoriRuns Kori, you said it could have been a few degrees warmer .... but, Kori, it also could have been a few degrees LESS WINDY !!!!
Depending on the race terrain, sometimes just running will present a surprisingly good result! Best of luck in the NYC half marathon.
I bet you'll have your best NYC Half!
It was a good time -- but faaaar from my best 😂
Great video, Kori! Keep up the good work at whatever pace feels good!
Always!
I am on a forced break myself. I was putting in 30-ish miles a week when one day about 2 months ago I woke up with pain on top of my left foot. I said, I will take some time off. A month off. My foot was still sore but there were no more sharp pains. So, I went on an easy pace 5k. The next morning, sharp pain. This time the pain lingered and lingered. My wife told me to stop being stubborn and go go the podiatrist. I went yesterday and was diagnosed with extensor tendonitis. Lovely. I am in a boot and a daily regiment of morning and evening Advil for 3 weeks. Then there is a vacation to Mexico and hopefully after that, I can run again. Fingers crossed.
Oh my gosh, John! Sorry to hear that! Didn't even realize extensor tendonitis was a thing. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Enjoy Mexico!
The N64 reference was awesome dude! I tried to run 3 marathons last year, each one ending with a fizzled out finish. So I took 3 months off, and started again in January - now my mindset is right, and I've come into it with the right discipline to run slow to get fast, and just overall run a LOT. I have a marathon in April, but that one is for fun, and the real goal race is in the fall. If I finish strong in April, I know I can fly past my goal in the fall if I stay healthy.
I think Kori is closer to my age. That is a NES reference. We were doing that long before N64!!
Good luck in April! You're right, I've found that mindset is everything in training and racing!
Yes NES... the original 😂
Amen!! I've enjoyed hitting the new PBs lately, but you know ... I was burning myself out on training! You know, it taxes mentally as much as physically. The training I did for San Antonio was 16 weeks, took a week off, then jumped into another 10+ week training block for the Half Marathon I did at the end of February. Was definitely ready for a cartridge pull out, blow 🌬️ the bottom, and plug back in!
I've made a work out schedule that will get me through the spring and most of the summer, but I'm taking a break from training runs 5 days a week. Resetting, refreshing ... Do other activities that give me some joy in my life. Come back ready to roll around the beginning of August. Then it'll be time to focus on the training for my first full marathon at the Houston Marathon in January 2024.
So, enjoy your race bud! Regardless of how you feel, get in the slower pace group this time! Enjoy the first half, and if you want to stretch out a little, then do it after the half way point or the 9 mile point. But not before. Your body will thank you later. 🙂👍 Be careful and have fun! 🏃
Thanks for the advice, Luke! Sounds like you have a solid plan for the next few months!
Solely want to recognize the "blow in the cartridge" reference here! 80s Gamers Unite! 🙌
Those were the days 😂!!!!
Love the content and commentary. Thanks for the vulnerability and honesty.
I love your content you seem like such a cool genuine dude keep up the awesome inspiring running content it hypes me up to keep running
Jack Daniels recommends taking dedicated time off from running - ALL running, not just training! - for all runners, who have committed to the sport. From a week or two (every now and then) all the way up to a month or even two (once every year or two). Just to go do other things in life. Before getting back to it, as we always do! This “reset” is probably exactly what he had in mind. 🙂
Good luck on the half.
Interesting. I've never heard that. The only time I ever currently take off running 100% is the week following a race. This is something I'm going to think about. Thanks!
Once again a fantastic video. I love your honesty, I love your interviews and I can totally relate to how you feel now about being excited to run again. ❤
I love that ideas! I'm sitting here with tired legs and a slight headache trying to get the motivation to go out the door and do a 5k effort. It's just not happening.
Sometimes you just have to listen to your body,
I have a full marathon in 2 days that I did not train for either. After I got my 1st and 2nd full marathons out of the way, I became lazy and just started eating and drinking whatever I want. But hey, I'm just gonna take it easy and aim to finish. Who cares what time I get! I can always train for the next one :)
Hope you had a good race!
I think people make comment like that are too quick to judge. I think interviewing others that inspire you to get into running & vlogging about it displays how you were inspired to do so in a way. I like them. For the training that is great. Maybe it was you listening to your body. They is a cooler half the Brooklyn half marathon and the SI half before NYC to test your training on. For the NYC I take it as a supported training run.
That's exactly what I did! Thanks!
I enjoy all the contents featuring Kofuzi and Parkes.
Thanks!
Love all your content!! And getting deep dives into other runners is always awesome!! Thanks for what you do and keep doing it!! 🙌🙌🙌
Appreciate that, Paul!
This is a different Ed and I loved those videos of Kofuzi that you produced. You asked great questions and it is your channel so please cover what interests you. Keep on keeping on!
This video is spot on. But what about the flip side: stuck in a training cycle where you can only do certain types of runs but you want it to end so you can do whatever sort of running you want to - long trail runs, a short quick run, hill repeats etc.
Hey Kori. I get you, sometimes finding the motivation to do the training is hard (especially the way the weather is in NY in winter) and it seems like you are ready to start training again. Great! There is no shame in that.
Just be careful with your loading. It is so easy to overtrain and get injured. I am telling you because I personally got injured twice in the last 6 months doing speed workouts on track (last November left hip and February right hip). I am still nursing the second one with 8 days left for my coming Cherry Blossom 5k and 10 mile races in DC. Apparently, my body couldn't handle the pounding at high speed plus additional torque forces while taking the curves on the track. I had fractured my pelvic bone during the workout according to the MRI. Anyway, I think I will be able to complete my races. Last week, I ran a slow HM using 1mi run/400m walk strategy.
Be sure to give itself good recovery after stressful workouts. For my next race training, I am actually planning to try a 10-day training cycle instead of usual 7-days and extend the number of weeks of the plan. That way, I can schedule more recovery runs/cross training/rest days etc. after stressful speed workouts and really long runs.
yup, sometimes you're the hammer sometimes you're the nail, I have been the nail for a bit now.
Yuuuup!
Great point. I only ran for fun/exercise for years before entering a half and now upcoming marathon. So the training is still new but I can see into the future on it too. Will definitely take a break after I finish Missoula in June. Good luck at NYC!
Thanks!
I'm six month not running because of partial tear of ankle ligamen. Still hurts even now... Can't wait to run again😢
Ugh sorry to hear that! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
The moment you start to lose the joy in running is when it's a sign of fatigue. Your video update couldn't come at a better timing as I am experiencing fatigue, low energy, from peak training (something I have learned to take notice). I do feel guilty for taking a day or two off but I know my body needs it. I too know I'll bounce back! It's great to hear that after a break, your energy and enthusiasm for training again has surged back!
I'll be running this Sunday's NYC Half as well. Good luck, fellow runner!
And, the blowing into the cartridge reference: I got that! Threw me back to my Nintendo days!
Fatigue is real!
100% hear that! I “trained” for 22 weeks for the Mesa Marathon in Arizona, attempting to qualify for Boston. I didn’t miss a workout or run for the entire training block but for numerous reasons ended up with a 3:58 marathon in Mesa my worst marathon yet! Since then I’ve been running to prepare for London in April but have completely lost my mojo…. Still getting in KM’s but not “training” - still looking forward to my forth world major but I get the “training fatigue” feeling, I too and living it right now 😂
I'm hoping your mojo doesn't stay lost for long, Paul! Good luck in London!
love the video as usual mate
Thanks!
Nice. Would be cool to see ya at nyc in Nov 🙂
I definitely would love to be out there!
I have the opposite problem. I need a future race to motivate me to train. Otherwise, life usually gets in the way of putting in consistent runs. Not uncommon for me to nearly stop running after a race.
Kori, you have great content! This video hits close to home. There has been days when I'm all dressed to go out for a run and 30 minutes would pass by of me trying to talk myself out of doing it. I then think of all the calories I consumed for this run LOL. On a side note, I thought I had subscribed a long time ago! I remember when you were in Chicago! Kori & Corey (McPherrin) occasionally. Also, I always thought had great rapport with Lauren S. the business analyst.
Ah yes, I had some great great times at Fox 32!!! Miss all my friends there!
yes i totally get it....nothing could be further apart from each other than running and training. As you know, i stopped training decades ago, and to be honest, i don`t miss it at all. I do miss the occasional race, i did a few time trials, but i miss the magic of getting high on the magic mixture of adrenaline and endorphin, which i just cannot duplicate in a time trial.....so i confess i might do a race or two in the future.......but as you probably guess i will be unprepared, i will be just running with a bib together with a bunch of other people.......oh yes another change i made at the beginning of the year, i do almost all runs without a stopwatch. I do some intervals and tempo runs to get the blood flowing and runs on unknown routes still with a stopwatch thou.......and i write down the miles i did.......not ready to do the final step into a world of running free......no pressure on my side, if it comes it comes, if not i will be still happy.....as long as i just run
I felt like I was trying your approach for a few months. Just run!
Hey Kori. I've wondered the same thing as Ed. Glad you answered the question. I enjoy your interviews with Kofuzi and started following him after seeing your first interview. Just keep it balanced. We want to see more of your content focused on you. Anyway, we all hit training slumps from time to time. If you're running Sunday, have a great time.
Thanks!
To me at least, this is common knowledge. This doesn't only apply to running, it applies to everything. Your mind is your enemy and you have to work on diciplining it. Everyone feels like they don't want to get up for work, workout, etc sometimes.
Reset❤
If you’ve been running EVERYDAY during training I can confidently say YOU WERE BURNT OUT. Even the pros take at least 1 day off and they nap 2 or 3 hrs after getting 8 or 9 hrs of sleep at night. At your age there is no way you can RECOVER from your training runs running everyday in order to stay fresh. You shouldn’t run anymore than 4 times a week to recover properly. MAY I SUGGEST A RUNNING COACH ?
To be clear I wasn't running everyday during training. I was running "almost everyday" while I haven't been training. We're talking a couple miles as part of my commute. I've certainly considered a running coach but for me the joy in this process is trying different thing, making mistakes and learning from them.
Yup. I get the reference about the toner and shaking and blowing on it. LOL. Have you ever accidentally dropped one and gotten slippery and slick toner all over the floor? I have. It's terrible to clean up. Ick.
Being a content creator is hard enough. Running takes a lot of time and effort.. Filming and editing takes time and effort. If you want to mix it up and do other things that also increase your subscriber count AND re-invigorate you along the way, that makes you adaptable and more importantly successful.. To me at least. Your content is unique. I'd like to see you interview all the runners.
Hahaha, I appreciate that! Looking forward to your next review!
So that was the setback? Lol, no man xD