226. Mike “Kofuzi”: Non-Elite Runners Chase Big Goals Too

<p>Mike, aka Kofuzi, is basically just a dude who runs a lot! He’s not an elite runner or a pro, he just enjoys sharing his experiences running a lot.</p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <p>-evolving relationships with running from HS, college and adulthood</p> <p>-sharing the journey on social media</p> <p>-big audacious running goals and realizing you are capable of more</p> <p>-BQ, sub 3 and beyond</p> <p>-falling short of goals and not giving up</p> <p>-shifting goal posts with age</p> <p>-daily vlogs and creating content</p> <p>-becoming a running influencer</p> <p>-shoe reviews and YouTube</p> <p>-handling negative comments and criticism on social media</p> <p>-owning your own running journey and avoiding comparison</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow Mike on Instagram, Twitter and Strava @kofuzi and For The Long Run @forthelrpod</p> <p>Find Mike on YouTube <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzi"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/kofuzi</u></a></p> <p>--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/forthelongrun/support</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Freedom Solar Power</strong></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://freedomsolarpower.com/"><u>Freedom Solar Power</u></a>, the company I am using to go solar on my house.</p> <p>When I first started looking into solar, I thought it would be a clunky and expensive process.</p> <p>Going solar isn’t as hard as you think it is, and Freedom Solar Power is a turnkey solution focused on educating the consumer and making sure they have all the information they need to make sure going solar is right for them, both financially and as a way to help the planet.</p> <p>With no downpayment required, solar not only ads value to your home and is great for the environment, and might even allow you to save money from day one.</p> <p>Freedom Solar operates in Texas, Colorado, Virginia, and Florida, but there are plenty of other great options nationwide.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Tracksmith</strong></p> <p>Thank you to <a href="https://www.tracksmith.com/"><u>Tracksmith</u>