101 | Chicago, IL with Mike Ko: Running Along the Lakefront in a Midwestern Cosmopolitan City

We are happy to welcome Mike Ko to the Suite Run Podcast!Mike's handle is Kofuzi on his extremely popular YouTube and Instagram platforms, where he posts dynamic and detailed videos about shoe reviews, race recaps and more.Mike is a newly minted sub-three hour marathoner - he recently ran 2:58 at Grandma's marathon (with a Go-Pro in his hand the entire way!).In this conversation, we chat with Mike about creating awesome videos, the THREE marathons that he will be running this fall and then we dive into all things Chicago in time for the Chicago Marathon! Mike has lived in Chicago for 17 years and he shares great places to grab a meal and a drink, where to stay, what to see and of course - the best places to RUN in the Windy City. Chicago Marathon weekend - HERE WE GO!Enjoy our conversation!Click HERE for the show notes!This episode is sponsored by:PrevinexAs we gear up for fall races, Previnex has you covered!Joint Health Plus, Probiotic, Multivitamin, Omega Plus and Nourify (protein powder that comes in vanilla and chocolate flavors - perfect for a pre or post run smoothie!) I take all of these supplements and they are making a big difference in my training and recovery (got that sub 3 marathon on my mind!). Jerold is taking the supplements as he recovers from heart surgery and prepares to make a big comeback!Previnex also offers a 100% money back guarantee, where if you don’t feel tangible benefits, you get your money back no questions asked. Pretty amazing and use the code "suiterun" for 15% off your first purchase. You can thank us later ;)This episode is sponsored by:InsideTracker** Enter our BIG GIVEAWAY with InsideTracker! Click HERE to enter! Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM (Pacific) on Thursday October 6th!**InsideTracker is a personalized health and wellness platform like no other.What’s their secret? First, InsideTracker uses its patented algorithm to analyze your body’s data and offer you a clearer picture than you’ve ever had before of what’s going on inside you. Then, InsideTracker provides you with a concrete, science-backed, trackable action plan for reaching your performance goals and being your healthy best.  InsideTracker is offering 25% off its store for our listeners and let us recommend the Essentials Package for just $189! It's perfect for runners to elevate their training. Just visit insidetracker dot com slash SUITE RUN.Where to find Mike Ko:Mike's YouTube ChannelMike on InstagramWhere to find Natalie and Jerold:Natalie's InstagramSuite Run InstagramNatalie's TwitterSuite Run TwitterNatalie's FacebookSuite Run Website