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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Ko, better known online as Kofuzi, to talk about his evolution from everyday runner to one of the most trusted voices in running shoe reviews on YouTube. We dive into the intersection of gear, performance, and personal preference, and how the right shoes can change everything about your running experience.

What You'll Learn:

  • How Kofuzi turned his casual runs into a full-blown content career

  • Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to running shoes

  • How to think critically about reviews and gear hype

  • The role of comfort, tech, and transparency in today’s running gear

  • What to look for when building your own shoe rotation

Chapters:

00:00 Introducing YouTube Creator Kofuzi

10:09 Kofuzi’s YouTube Origins: From Runner to Reviewer

14:46 Authenticity, Honesty, and Ethics Online

19:32 Negative Reviews Online

22:29 Individual Preferences with Running Shoes

29:49 What to Look For in Running Shoes

38:15 Quality vs Quantity

43:53 Developing a Shoe Rotation

48:09 How Long Do Running Shoes Last?

55:16 How Mileage Impacts a Shoe

01:05:10 Advancements in Shoe Technology

01:12:23 What's Next for Kofuzi and Where to Find Him

Connect with Kofuzi:

  • Instagram: instagram.com/kofuzi

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kofuzi

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    🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨
    Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU?

    ✅ Personalized training
    ✅ Weekly support + adjustments
    ✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability
    ✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goals

    Go to https://www.runningexplained.com/runcoaching to learn more!

    Research & production assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen


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    In this episode, I sit down with Mike Ko, better known online as Kofuzi, to talk about his evolution from everyday runner to one of the most trusted voices in running shoe reviews on YouTube. We dive into the intersection of gear, performance, and personal preference, and how the right shoes can change everything about your running experience.

    What You'll Learn:

    • How Kofuzi turned his casual runs into a full-blown content career

    • Why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to running shoes

    • How to think critically about reviews and gear hype

    • The role of comfort, tech, and transparency in today’s running gear

    • What to look for when building your own shoe rotation

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introducing YouTube Creator Kofuzi

    10:09 Kofuzi’s YouTube Origins: From Runner to Reviewer

    14:46 Authenticity, Honesty, and Ethics Online

    19:32 Negative Reviews Online

    22:29 Individual Preferences with Running Shoes

    29:49 What to Look For in Running Shoes

    38:15 Quality vs Quantity

    43:53 Developing a Shoe Rotation

    48:09 How Long Do Running Shoes Last?

    55:16 How Mileage Impacts a Shoe

    01:05:10 Advancements in Shoe Technology

    01:12:23 What's Next for Kofuzi and Where to Find Him

    Connect with Kofuzi:

  • Instagram: instagram.com/kofuzi

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kofuzi

    --

    🚨 1:1 COACHING SPOTS OPEN NOW 🚨
    Ready to finally train with a plan that’s built around YOU?

    ✅ Personalized training
    ✅ Weekly support + adjustments
    ✅ Strategy, structure, and accountability
    ✅ Expert coaching to help you actually hit your goals

    Go to https://www.runningexplained.com/runcoaching to learn more!

    Research & production assistance by Sophie van Leeuwen


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