Feet First Athletics

Feet First Athletics

I'm an average guy who enjoys ultrarunning, spending time with my wife and two kids, and daydreaming about all the adventures I want to take part in!

I love running ultramarathons, and I'm always searching for videos of races I'm signed up for. I was often disappointed in the videos I found, so I decided to record my own and share them for others to do some course recon, or just go on an adventure with me.

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  • @TheUsualSuspekt
    @TheUsualSuspekt11 күн бұрын

    I can't believe I signed up for this again :/

  • @samhopton8242
    @samhopton824211 күн бұрын

    My Pops and Brother convinced me to do the 50 as my first Ultra in 2023. Before race day I hadn’t run more than 5 or 6 miles on the road a few times. Never felt more pain in my life haha Finished in 24hrs and have never been more proud of something I’ve done. I’m hooked on trail running now. Love the videos brother.

  • @barrick4807
    @barrick480711 күн бұрын

    It’s 105 here I’m always in it should I really add a sauna

  • @jesurunblends
    @jesurunblends13 күн бұрын

    how do i get the lock laces? nice review!

  • @davidpalmer9014
    @davidpalmer901415 күн бұрын

    No heel pain from lack of cushion? I'm totally new to minimalist shoes.

  • @teddybear0116
    @teddybear011616 күн бұрын

    I messed up and got the performance laces (I had no clue there were two different style, I just picked the color I liked lol) breaking them in is a challenge

  • @nicholasgreen7617
    @nicholasgreen761716 күн бұрын

    Really enjoying your videos. As a new father, my daughter is 3 months old, I appreciate the family balance you strive to acheive. I'm new to the juggling act and find myself running late at night and getting up at 3:30am for work. It's been a slog, and I'm appreciative of your desire to put the peices together and share the grind with positivity. Please keep posting your great content. 👍 I'm watching from Michigan.

  • @julianlong893
    @julianlong89318 күн бұрын

    Awesome video highlighting the ups and downs of motivation in training to stay consistent. Thumping the comfort devil off the shoulder to sharpen the sword. Great work brother!

  • @morrisrtm
    @morrisrtm19 күн бұрын

    So i am doing the trident. Question for you. What are you eating before the race and when are you eating before the race?

  • @cmatthews80
    @cmatthews8022 күн бұрын

    Really great content man. All your videos are super motivating and positive. I’m a Florida runner too and these videos make me want to sign up for an ultra. Keep up the good work on your runs and keep being a great human.

  • @lesliehoward697
    @lesliehoward69723 күн бұрын

    #DarnAdulting. You got this, dude!

  • @jamieb2982
    @jamieb298223 күн бұрын

    Instead of getting a dry sauna, I wonder if sitting in a hot car would work? I mean, now I'm looking into building a sauna, but maybe in a time crunch it's a "use what you got" kinda thing.

  • @HanuNL
    @HanuNL23 күн бұрын

    I this the real life? or is it just fantasy?

  • @michelleharnett1351
    @michelleharnett135123 күн бұрын

    OMG, grilled cheese is my all time favourite. You do get the good husband tick.

  • @andrearothe4859
    @andrearothe485925 күн бұрын

    You make some of the most wholesome ultra running content on social media. Seriously. Just so down to earth and honest. I feel like you’re my big brother showing me the ropes and the enthusiasm is contagious. Such a great vibe!

  • @htownblue11
    @htownblue1125 күн бұрын

    Appreciate you sharing. Our youngest had some behavioral issues too….it can get better and most likely will if you continue to parent as best you can. Step by step just like any run on an ultra.

  • @BrockRunsFar
    @BrockRunsFar25 күн бұрын

    I’ll echo the other sentiments… really enjoy the videos lately.

  • @beachs7210
    @beachs721025 күн бұрын

    Hang in there, You’re inspiring.

  • @PaulFreedmanWoerden
    @PaulFreedmanWoerden25 күн бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I enjoy the honesty.

  • @Lucaswingz
    @Lucaswingz28 күн бұрын

    You Sir deserve waaaay more subscribers! I simply love your enthusiasm! Got my first race coming up in December (Hmong 50): Super pumped about it! Thanks for the knowledge and especially, the positive vibes!

  • @wondersnature
    @wondersnatureАй бұрын

    The least intuitive, most erratically performing headlamp I ever used. Very short battery life. Heavy.

  • @anirudhkoul1659
    @anirudhkoul1659Ай бұрын

    Such great insights, I feel more confident about my race day now (searching for dry saunas now)

  • @michaelbrown7290
    @michaelbrown7290Ай бұрын

    Good stuff, Mike! I love your honest and humble approach! Looking forward to July 27!

  • @BrockRunsFar
    @BrockRunsFarАй бұрын

    Enjoying the recent videos dude!

  • @BFF_Runner
    @BFF_RunnerАй бұрын

    I love your transparency.

  • @Kim-spiration-UltraRunner
    @Kim-spiration-UltraRunnerАй бұрын

    Immolation requires: ~Inspiration 💫🧘‍♂️ ~Motivation✌️ ~Preparation 📈💪 ~Dedication 📖 ~(and above all) Perspiration! 💦🏃‍♂️ We're all rooting for you!!

  • @balazsofsky
    @balazsofskyАй бұрын

    Thanks mate, really good review 🤙

  • @district5rookie
    @district5rookieАй бұрын

    The heel cup is so narrow it kills my feet. I wish they didn’t because i really like the shoes.

  • @Kim-spiration-UltraRunner
    @Kim-spiration-UltraRunnerАй бұрын

    Luv your channel. Nothing fancy. Raw. Real. Relatable. Stay true bro! P.S. my money is on you and the 'stache at the Immolation 💪 Go after it!

  • @terrycarter480
    @terrycarter480Ай бұрын

    So how do you outfit shoes with lock laces? Does Xero Shoe do it for you?

  • @mobsyndicate1389
    @mobsyndicate1389Ай бұрын

    So this review is for the 450 not the 400? Thanks

  • @JoshuaBrenden
    @JoshuaBrendenАй бұрын

    Thanks for the awesome training vlog, looking forward to the rest of the series. How do you manage time between family/work/training?

  • @spartanoazul
    @spartanoazulАй бұрын

    "...she catched me a lot and ..."

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRunАй бұрын

    Amazing week of training!

  • @to0mzzZ_
    @to0mzzZ_Ай бұрын

    I stick to 5/10k's, I've only ever done a half marathon max distance, but I know one thing. Running sea level on flat land is significantly easier than running in the mountains. Lol Good luck, marathon runners are inspirational. You have to make it out to the Rocky's in Colorado. Pro's go iut there for elevation training. Or try one of those crazy running masks that asphyxiates you. x_x 🍻

  • @yuree08
    @yuree08Ай бұрын

    Are you going to try the vanish tempos? Do you forefoot strike in the Torins?

  • @gracenmercy7
    @gracenmercy7Ай бұрын

    Whats the best transitional altra your recommend

  • @th3Prod1gy10
    @th3Prod1gy10Ай бұрын

    1) So glad to see you looking and feeling better mentally! 2) The Vlog series is awesome and i look forward to watching each one 3) I think the format you used for this Vlog was perfect....informative, succinct, and fun. Well-done! Will you be defending your "Belt" at the Tampa Bay 100 this year?

  • @jereldonovan834
    @jereldonovan834Ай бұрын

    I appreciate your honesty. It’s incredibly helpful.

  • @Kelly_Ben
    @Kelly_BenАй бұрын

    You: Do you know what i do for upper body strength? Me: a pull up bar in the kitchen door?? You: A STEEL MACE!! 😂😂😂 I just had a similar self imposed DNF. I was going for my first 100k, and had an earlier broken foot i was recovering from, so i just phoned it in and didn't put in any effort into training. Now I'm on fire and ready to kill my next race. Looking forward to following your journey to awesomeness while i strive for my own "best".

  • @FernandoHernandez-og6be
    @FernandoHernandez-og6beАй бұрын

    Great video. I appreciate your vulnerability and transparency. Currently training for my first ultra. I am on the waitlist for this one and the Tampa 100. your videos have been very helpful thus far. Thank you.

  • @coreytaylor1673
    @coreytaylor1673Ай бұрын

    Great video! That mace is a awesome, but I would have broken a window.😆😆

  • @BradGoodridge
    @BradGoodridgeАй бұрын

    I've DNF'd Cruel Jewel a few times

  • @sswhlc
    @sswhlcАй бұрын

    Never saw the mace before. Thanks for demonstrating that.

  • @MattShubert
    @MattShubertАй бұрын

    Love the format of this video, killing it Mike! great vid! random observation - it's strange seeing you run through your neighborhood on a nice looking evening and not see a single other person out...that's so different to my area, there are constantly people out cycling, walking, jogging as long as there's daylight! I imagine that makes it tougher to get out when there's nobody else to wave to haha

  • @MilesLangley
    @MilesLangleyАй бұрын

    I feel like you and Brad Finn (@bradfinntrains) should do a podcast episode.

  • @dryburn
    @dryburnАй бұрын

    Dude, eight and a half mile pace is kind of going hard. When do you do your LSD runs in an 8-week block?

  • @marlinweekley51
    @marlinweekley51Ай бұрын

    Go Mike 😀👍🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

  • @beachs7210
    @beachs7210Ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @BrockRunsFar
    @BrockRunsFarАй бұрын

    You have a certain unbridled positivity at moments and I appreciate that.