The Truth About Running Influencers

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In this eye-opening video, get ready to uncover the shocking truth behind the world of running influencers. "Exposed: Unveiling the Dark Secrets of Running Influencers" delves deep into the hidden realities that many influencers fail to reveal.
Discover the untold stories of behind-the-scenes struggles, the relentless dedication required, and the strategies employed by running influencers to attain success. Through interviews with industry experts and heart-to-heart conversations with actual running influencers, we provide an unfiltered look at their experiences.
From the pressures of maintaining an impeccable image and constantly pushing boundaries to the challenges of balancing personal life and online persona, we leave no stone unturned. Only by understanding the truth about running influencers can we appreciate the effort and determination that goes into achieving their goals.
Prepare to have your preconceptions shattered as we examine the realities of this captivating realm. Countless hours spent capturing the perfect shot, overcoming self-doubt, and navigating the competitive landscape - it's all part of their journey.
With "The Truth About Running Influencers," we strive to shed light on an often glamorized industry and provide insight into the hard work that lies beneath the surface. Discover the stories of those who have dedicated themselves to this unique pursuit and gain a newfound appreciation for the world of running influencers.
Join us on this revealing adventure and brace yourself for an unmasking like no other. The secrets are about to be revealed - are you ready? #runninginfluencers #authenticityinrunning #behindthescenes

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@leeharrison1017 4 ай бұрын

I must admit at first I really struggled to watch this channel, found it hard to relate to. I’m sure I watch all the other big U.K. running KZfaqrs that everyone else does to, but for some reason I kept getting drawn back to the Fordy runs channel. I now get it and understand why people watch the videos and reviews, and will always use this channel to help guide me, I’m also now a member of Fordy runs running club and a regular attendee at the Run with the rhinos satellite club. Thank you Fordy and the Long Run Show team!

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Lee we appreciate the support

@keith_tinker 4 ай бұрын

I like your channel and how down-to-earth you are, I am a runner with 10 years of experience and a certain understanding of running techniques, My dream would be to be a running coach. Keep up what you do. many thanks Keith, see you all at the weekend.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@AGDaws 4 ай бұрын

There is an art to coaching, but there is also science behind good coaching. And that science changes as more studies are done and we learn more about the physiology of training and how it changes the body. I only take coaching advice from people who I know are qualified and keep up with the current state of the science. Everything else is just anecdotes and hearsay and influencers repeating what somebody once told them at the track or something they heard that is 20 years out of date. Bonus points for KZfaqrs who actually cite the studies that back up their recommendations, and double bonus points for those who leave links to the studies so that you can do your own research. Giving opinions and “well, this worked for me” is fine. But bringing the receipts and showing the research is where it’s at. I appreciate you telling it like it is, Chris. Keep it up.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Love this thanks alot

@SherryOram72 4 ай бұрын

Canadians love you Fordy!!! You’re so relatable. Stay true to you and continue putting forth the quality content we all continue to drink up!!! Cheers 🤗🇨🇦

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Dan-77 4 ай бұрын

Hi fordy I’m running my first ever marathon in April in Manchester I do overpronate and wanted your advice on the best race day shoe for me to buy?

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Saucony kinvara pro

@Dan-77 4 ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns thanks I will check them out 😀

@runmyworld 4 ай бұрын

Great discussion. I am unsure why admin thought the show would get everything out there that you had planned 😂 I’m currently wracking my brain who runs round London without a top and who has written a book. I must live under a rock.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

@CoolInOlympia 4 ай бұрын

I loved this discussion!

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@garymanders1273 4 ай бұрын

Don't come on here to be influenced...come here for entertainment😄

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@maranr 4 ай бұрын

Even though I am here in Canada, you are the only influencer I follow that feel like I could have a pint with. Wish you had a club here. I'm old and slow and still a relative beginner but keep watching to keep motivated. I enjoy Kofuzi - seems like a genuine guy. Been following Philly Bowden lately (She's pretty funny, down to earth, and a very good runner) - also watch the Run Testers for shoe reviews, DC Rainmaker, Chase the Summit and Desfit for tech reviews and a bunch of others....hmmmm maybe I should stop watching all you guys and just get out there. (But it has been -15 C lately)

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very much I appreciate the support

@leerunsultras 4 ай бұрын

I can sense some real underlying hate for some other KZfaqrs. I believe the whole premise of people creating content on KZfaq is mostly for entertainment purposes only. If something has worked for them, they don't have to be a fully qualified running coach to do so. It's abundantly clear in this video that you are suggesting that because they haven't done LIRF or CIRF, then their opinions aren't valid. I think this is a very obscure line to take. In taking this approach i think soon you will slowly start to isolate your channel. When you tar every youtuber with the same brush without first indicating your exact problem. Then more and more running youtubers will take the line that you could be implying that this is directed towards them. And the fact that anyone is making content about trainers and thier opinions. You are in turn influencing peoples decisions as to whether or not they by them. By default you are a running influencer even if you believe it or not.

@johnauld9851 4 ай бұрын

Not really sure how to phrase this, but I have wondered about the online LiRF coaches charging a lot of money! I’m a LiRF too and it’s very far from a CiRF!

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Yeah there’s a clear difference

@johnauld9851 4 ай бұрын

I’ve watched a few Mulliganz-Fitness after your suggestion. He’s really funny.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

So good

@vikroy3777 Ай бұрын

I've watched KZfaq'rs doing what I eat in a day video and there's no way they eat so little or so much food as they pretend to. That's the internet for you.

@TadeuszCantwell 4 ай бұрын

Hey Chris, how many drinks do I have to buy you before you start naming names!!!!!😂😂😂😂

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Not many

@stuartmackillop1950 4 ай бұрын

Is it worth sharing who you guys think are "influencers" to look at? As in sticking the ones you've talked about in the description?

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion

@stuartmackillop1950 4 ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns like you said, all grown ups who make our own minds up about what works and what doesn't but as a new runner it's a minefield so some signposting would be handy 👍

@rych7852 4 ай бұрын

My guess (and I may be wrong) is that the "London running club community nonsense" referred to, is the one associated with a company that have a 1hr30min video on KZfaq of someone doing a long run! Literally just a lady running for an hour an a half being filmed from a motorbike ahead of her. No talking! Those of us who also ride bikes a lot will know of how pretentious Rapha were when they turned up about 20ish years ago. This run clothing company are worse than that! 🤣🤣

@alfdickinson1971 4 ай бұрын

I did the Victoria Park Half a few weeks ago and I see about 20 Ben Felton lok-a-likes! He's Big in the Game

@alfdickinson1971 4 ай бұрын

Why has Hayden still got his Xmas tree up???

@Richard_Johnson69 4 ай бұрын

I cant understand much of what this dude speaks but overall its funny 😂😂😂..

@muscfiorentina 4 ай бұрын

Great pod cast. I don’t think it comes down influencers, I really think it’s who you trust . Kofusi was 1st person I followed but don’t trust him or Matt Choi, the people I trust are you and the people at believe in the run. For example I’ll check out Ben Parke based on your endorsement not because you are an influencer but because you are trusted.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@Ammerstol 4 ай бұрын

First of, love your content. You're a funny bloke and nice videos. Second, I really hate the term "Influencer".... It's more like do you let yourself to be influenced. If someone, I follow (e.g. you, Ben Parkes or Kofuzi) tests a shoe, I'm certainly not going to buy it based on a opinion. Good example is the new NB Fresh Foam 1080 V13. Some like it, some are very disappointed.

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the love

@ian9552 4 ай бұрын

Is that a Christmas tree behind Hayden?

@thomaswoolliscroft2528 4 ай бұрын

Guessing pre record due to them being at the running show this weekend

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Probably or a pine tree in his mansion

@thomaswoolliscroft2528 4 ай бұрын

Chris Ford you are my favourite influencer 😂

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stevenmcfarlane6010 4 ай бұрын

I get why you don’t think you’re an influencer, but when you talk about the start fitness rec then them selling out - it’s shows you are. Like it or not. Funny the point about Ben Felton - I like his content, but he’s an influencer of the type that’s essentially just a model for brands - by his own admission, doesn’t give a bad rating and therefore his reviews / product recommendations are worthless. You, Kofuzi etc, are bang on, not a slave to brand, say the real issues and essentially, more relatable to ‘non-elites’ Though Mr Ko is getting pretty quick !

@FordyRuns 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback