Coach Corky Runs

New York City Female Running Coach & Personal Trainer Elizabeth Corkum

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Got dressed up and attended the @warwicknydems Hol

Got dressed up and attended the @warwicknydems Holiday Party with @christopherkeelty last night. It was a lovely evening of cheer and community.

One year with Tati. The real MVP of the year is @c

One year with Tati. The real MVP of the year is @christopherkeelty, who not only drove down to Brooklyn to save her from death row, but has worked tirelessly to gain her trust and love. I’ve had it easy - she fell in love with me and gave me her full trust within a few hours of meeting her. Chris has had to be a saint day after day.
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We knew taking in a rescue would be work, but we didn’t know we’d be saving a huge project of a pup. Tati is very lucky that we didn’t give up on her - because we certainly had our moments.
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Happy Adoption Anniversary, Tater Tots. Nobody is ever going to hurt you again. Hopefully you begin to truly believe you are safe.

Took my legs for a little Turkey Trot, making this

Took my legs for a little Turkey Trot, making this my seventh 5K of the season. Top of the podium, and if there was a gold star for consistency, I’d win it.

I believe all seven 5Ks have been within 20 seconds of one another, regardless of weather, hills, etc. No huge speed breakthroughs, but apparently I continue being the Queen of Consistency.

The last 18 months of running have felt like some

The last 18 months of running have felt like some sick cycle of the comeback only to get knocked down over and over and over. I’ve done my best to be patient, have a sense of humor and to bide my time while pouring my energy into other things - my clients, senior kitty, rescue pup and so on.
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If I’m honest, I don’t feel like myself when I’m not thriving in training or racing. My self esteem, sense of self worth and confidence are intertwined with running. I feel like a shell of myself, and it’s been a long 18 months. I’m fully aware I’m not as good a friend, partner or person when I’m struggling.
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So here we are, attempting to pivot again. I feel slow, heavy and awkward on my runs. But if I can build momentum, I know all of that is temporary. I’m hopeful that I can turn things around in early 2025.
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So here we go: returning to Ventura Half Marathon in February, assuming my sweet Mozart’s health is good enough for me to go. All races are staying stateside and easily a weekend away as we navigate Mozart’s needs. He’s ultimately the priority. And if I make it, I’ll actually wear super shoes (didn’t in 2022), and plan to swing for a 1:22-1:23 finish.🤞🏼

After a two-week hiatus, I got back to my sixth 5K

After a two-week hiatus, I got back to my sixth 5K of the season. Second place female, behind a pretty badass 60-year legend.

This was something of a hot mess morning. My left shoe felt loose, my HR chest strap unhooked mid-race (so I carried it) and my legs just never felt on. I was heckled by a gentleman in a convertible who decided it was appropriate to slow to my pace and run beside me. The roads weren’t closed, making it thrilling (scary) navigating intersections with no security.

Some days are just bumpy. I’d have loved to have still felt better or run faster, even despite the bumps. Today felt like a rust buster, all over again. Ultimately it’s fitness in the bank, and that’s what matters.

Racing is a skill. It takes practice. It takes a s

Racing is a skill. It takes practice. It takes a self awareness. It takes a plan. It takes the flexibility to shift the plan in the moment. It takes the ability to make calculated risks. And it is FUN.
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Race season is here in full force! Runners, be brave. Bet on yourself every time. Trust your training. And be open to going for it and learning along the way.
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The beautiful thing about this sport: with the right attitude, our ability to grow and play never ends. Making running a potential lifelong sport.

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