I’m Not a Professional Athlete Anymore
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- This one is kind of a big deal. I announced on my Instagram a couple of months ago that I was no longer a New Balance Athlete, no longer part of the Pro team I’d been with, and no longer with my old coach. Today I feel ready to talk about it a little more and give you an insight into why I’m not a Pro athlete anymore, and what this means for my running career.
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As much as this decision was the right one for me and I feel that to my core, I was still very apprehensive about sharing this and talking as candidly as I can about the situation, both in terms of the reaction of the wider running industry (brands, old wigs, etc) and this community too. If I thought I had anything to worry about in that regard, last night (the Night of the 10,000m PBs) absolutely blew that out the water. The SUPPORT from the running community, people who watch and support this channel, and just the sheer people-power behind me and the whole event was on another level. I'm truly so fortunate to get to do this sport, whatever form that should take
I was there cheering you along to your pb 👏👏👏 it's a great occasion isn't it. Daniel came past during the race but he needed to get content so didn't stop him. Looking forward to the video of the night Phily.
My daughter and I were screaming support for you at the back straight bend as you entered the tunnel. You should be very proud of your run last night. You have inspired my daughter to run there one day.
Keep sharing your story Phily in your honest and comedic way.. that’s why we love ya and are supporting you every step of the way ❤ the grind !
I was absolutely screaming support for you near the 200m mark. Well done 🎉
Et pourquoi pas habiter en France ?
Moins de pluie pour s'entraîner toute l'année.
Font Romeu par exemple, ou Nice ?
I lived 10 years in Cambridge but it was too wet all the time for me. 😊
Hey, I never watched your channel because you were a "professional". I watch and will continue to watch because I think you an amazing, open and honest person, a gifted elite athlete and you inspire me to keep putting one foot in front of the other and just run.
This^
This guy hit the nail on the head. Couldn’t have said it better myself! Love the grind
I think the same ;)
Absolutely this! I often channel my “inner Phily” when I need a positive boost on my runs!
well said, same here.
I love when people outgrow the dream they once romanticized in their head, and move on to the next thing, able to leave that and dream bigger in a new way.
I love this comment. I'm feeling unsure about an opportunity I once dreamed of now that it's in my lap, and trusting my intuition feels important, as Philly said...
I had a dream to become a doctor which I absolutely romanticised.
I achieved it and was training to become an older adult psychiatrist, but I was so burnt out. I loved my patients but it took a heavy toll on my mental health and well-being.
It took me a long time, but I eventually realised it wasn't right for me, and now I'm moving in to public health, which is a much better fit for me
It was so hard to let go of that dream, and it took a lot of soul-searching, but I'm proud of myself for doing it, and I'm proud of Philly for making the right choice for her ❤
I love to hear when people aren't afraid to change course. I spent years prepping for university and went, on a path to be a mathematics professor. After 4 years, burning out, realizing it wasn't what I truly wanted, I dropped it and pursued a creative life in the photo and filmmaking world, primarily focused in the music industry. Life is wild.
Its not outgrowing your dream, its accepting its no longer attainable or realistic.
Presumably brands have a budget for elite athletes but then also a budget for marketing and social media etc. Seems like you hold all the cards tbh. If a brand wants to lock you in they're getting a lot of bang for buck 🤷♂️ also will need to do a 'favourite running shoe' video now you aren't legally obliged to only suggest NB haha
We don’t watch you because of brand sponsorship, we watch you because you’re awesome Philly! Seems this decision is for the best and we can’t wait to see what you do!
still a pro runner in my eyes!💗 You're going to crush your goals regardless
You gave me back my motivation after my prostate cancer to run, you still motivate me and I'm hoping for a 3- 3.15 marathon ( I'm 57) this year.All down to you being real. Your awesome.
Awesome mate, very best of luck for the marathon. ✌️ You got this brother
Brilliant Trevor! I’m 63 this month and know you can run those times 👍🏼
I would say you are the ultimate running professional. You are carving your own path to make a living in the running community. I think your model will be the one that succeeds for more people long term.
I love how Phily basically told us with hints that New Balance wasn't paying her (other than some free shoes, whoopdy doo), while still not breaking her contract. Well done Phily!
...allegedly. Potentially.
That's usually what happens with shoe companies they give you the kit and such for free and that's it
This isn't entirely correct. Obviously we can't know for sure, but I can read between the lines pretty well. When Phily joined Team NB, I'd guess she was offered a modest "development" contract (salaried) based around bonuses and probably no reductions (due to her stipend being low enough it couldn't be realistically reduced). These types of contracts are predicated on the assumption the athlete will receive major bonuses for hitting explicit performance goals. Could be anything... podiums at major events, making national teams, hitting time goals, setting PB's, NR's, WR's, WL's, meet/facility records. But for the most part, athletes on these types of contracts at least need a part-time job to live comfortably & save. Phily & Daniel already had a 2nd gig that was growing (YT) when she quit her day job & joined Team NB. So from her POV the risk was minimal. Plus once she factored in the free professional coaching/trainers/physio staff, the facilities, shoes & gear, altitude camps, & travel/accommodations/expenses to any race she fancied covered, her dev. contract made even more sense.
But when that contract expired, it sounds like NB re-optioned her for an Equipment-Only contract. This is the MOST common & SHITTY "pro" contract type out there. It gives the shoe company everything and the athlete nothing. You basically become free advertising for the company and receive nothing of real substance in return. Plus you lose all your rights & flexibility as an athlete to strike other financial arrangements w/o 1st receiving NB approval. This is what NB probably offered Phily when they tried re-upping her. So she told NB to go shove it! Good for her!! I think it's shocking how NB is sooooo short-sighted. In Phily they received WAY MORE VALUE in JUST publicity & advertising from her social media than they currently receive the majority their legit Olympic & Worlds pros! Those guys just pump out 1-line IG posts twice a month. They're just ticking off a contractual obligation. But Phily OTOH is doing 20-min long form video essays weekly, IN ADDITION to all the superficial IG/Twitter/FB bs stuff. Hell the commercial exposure Phily brought to NB was easily worth hundreds of thousands in marketing annually. Way more than NB was paying out. She reaches BOTH runners & non-runners! And that's not even counting the athletic potential. NB are idiots.
@@EricS-uf9mv I wouldn't say Phily brings them in hundreds of thousands a year. But they were clearly not treating her as they should. I agree with Phily in that a partnership should be both giving and receiving. NB seem like they just want to exploit and receive. Phily has done the right thing imo. Being bold like that is easier said than done.
@@SuperYtc1 Do you have any idea what national ad buys cost? You can easily spend a quarter million on a single ad campaign in a high profile national rag or paper. And that's PRINT media. Not long-form multi-media. Her content gave NB a weekly 20-30min showcase that ppl NOTICED. People were interested... as evidenced by the groundswell of 'Alphafly???' comments when things suddenly changed w/o Phily saying a word.
The brand should change and starting to pay pro athletes not just for the medals but also for their impact toward the running community. For most of us mortal and average runners (at least for me) we listen and inspire for pro athlete and influencers at the same time. More connection and knowledge we get from you.
Enjoy your journey Phily
Cyclist here who subscribed because your video pacing your better 1/2 around a Park Run popped up on my feed when I was trying to get my own Park Run time under 30mins, and it made me laugh so much I’m still watching. It’s a shame running companies don’t take a leaf more out of some of the MTB / Freeride sponsors books who support a fair few bike riders not because of just their race or competition results, but often because of what they bring to the table with their social media presence and profile in the sport, I think they’re deffo missing a trick there and hopefully they will start to see the additional value that runners and athletes like yourself bring to the brand.
This was a beautifully honest watch. The "cringe" parts you spoke of were actually just vulnerable and wholesome. Well done PB, be proud of yourself and your journey!
yeah no cringe, only sense
Totally agree the ‘cringe’ part was totally not and personally found it quite moving ! Keep doing what you do Philly ! Love the grind and love seeing your grind ❤
Oh wow I just realized her initials are "PB." Nice initials for a runner!!!
You’re such an excellent communicator. Even with the restrictions of an NDA you’ve told detailed story that others can relate to and learn from. As a journalist I edit a lot of first person essays and it’s been an education in how much evasion and omission there is in how most people tell their stories, even when supposedly being candid. But your stuff is always really good.
Really brave and smart opinions shared Phily. I had a job in academia, where the system is really broken wrt PhD students’ pay and work environment. Lots of more senior staff in academia’s attitudes are “we went through it, so you should too”. I feel like working in an industry where the system feels broken and yet so many people just grit their teeth and live with really crap conditions means that you have to make hard decisions - swimming against the current- that honour yourself and your worth. Kudos to you because it requires a lot of bravery and leaping into the unknown. You’re highlighting there are other ways to exist in the system.
This is part of the reason I left my PhD program. There were other reasons, too, but yeah... it would not have been a good work environment for me. Now, 10 years later, I'm a private coach and personal trainer. Functionally... I get paid to run. When a "professional" coaching job comes up (HS/university/etc.) I will admit I find it VERY tempting. But there's something to be said about being the one in the driver's seat, and I find myself continuously backing myself and going my own way. Way to go Phily!
You are huge inspiration to me and so many runners not just as a runner but also as a person! You’re a legend and probably my favourite TH-camr rn xx
Whoever said never meet your heros obviously had the wrong heros! It was a pleasure to meet you last night Phily, I could not be more excited for you and everything that is to come, and especially glad we all get to be part of it in some small way:)
Congrats on the PB last night. I was watching on BBC sport. Watching your channel for the last few months has got me off my bum to start pounding the roads again, even know I know my fast PBs will likely never be repeated it’s nice to be back out there.
I was there. It was, the whole day/night, a brilliant time. Second the congrats on the pb. 👏
Hearing about all the secrecy around the contracts gave me an icky feeling ngl.
Rest of the video gave me a really good feeling :-). Sounds like you're listening to yourself and that's really healthy. Best of luck!
The Elite runner that mixes with the peasants of the running world is why you are liked/loved so much. Just keep doing what you do and you will continue to grow in all aspects of life 🏃🏻♀️💪🏻
You have always been and will always be such a huge inspiration to me!
It was so lovely meeting you and watching you run on the track yesterday!! Thank you again for signing my marathon medal!
Love the grind, the future is bright!
The fact you managed to build something that will sustain you while you are doing what you love is by itself a huge win. Now you will be living and running on your own terms. This is a great step forward and an amazing achievement, congratulations to both of ya!
Your clothing line is some of the best in the running industry, style wise, in my opinion. Your personality and style is something big brands just can’t figure out how to infuse into their own clothing. I could see your brand in the running/athletics community becoming a recognized name. Love the Grind 🙂
You are so motivated Phily, you don’t need a sponsor to push you to great things. You will achieve regardless. Keep doing what you’re doing ❤ Love the grind 😊😊
I found your channel in January when I started running again. Your videos are inspiring simply because you are so genuine. Thank you for sharing your journey, I’m excited to see where you go next! Love the grind ❤
Congrats on your PB from yesterday! Streamed the race from Germany and was so happy every time I saw you. You are a big inspiration for me :) Love the grind ♥️
You are a fantastic role model and advocate for listening to your gut and knowing sometimes what is right for you long-term could mean a bit more challenge in the short-term. Excited to see what else is in store, Phily!🌟
You’re the only person who knows what’s right for you, and the fact that you’re the happiest you’ve been says a lot. Love your videos and your outlook.
I started watching this thinking something awful had happened... but you've just changed things round. So glad you're in a happy space, doing your thing - and that you're still running! You are an example to us all. It's great that you can appreciate your privileged position & enjoy life for all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune 😁 Enjoy what's to come xx
See you in Brisbane 32!!!!! You got this Phily
Love the grind, keep being you and smashing it Phily! ❤
You are a very talented athlete Phily but even more so you are a brilliant role model in the running community. The amount of people cheering for you yesterday at the night of the 10pbs was just a glimpse into how much you are loved by the running world. Any brand would be LUCKY to have you, so you should only go where you feel really appreciated. We'll be with you wherever your journey takes you
Thank you for sharing. We are all team Bowden here. I run to keep myself healthy. Following "professional" athlete such as yourself is a tool to keep myself motivated and also learn a great deal about running. You are a treasure to the running community and non runners alike. More like an ambassador to the later.
More on topic, listening to your guts and heart are crucial to keep your identity. There will always some 'pivots' in your life. Embrace the new stuff and the unknown. It make life fun and interesting.
Love the grind !
Probably one of my fav videos of yours. And you might have thought the mountain analogy was cheesy but I thought it was brilliant and a crazy positive way to view the future despite the uncertainty (turn that into a YT short it should do well 😉). You offer valuable insight into the world of an elite athlete that most of will never experience but we are inspired to be better runners as a result. Carry on doing what love doing as we all
love being a part of your journey 🥳👏👏👏
I think you're a part of the "new" definition of a professional athlete as a content creator. Keep on crushing it.
Glad you’re taking a step back and doing your own thing, Your own way, you’ve earned it and I know you’ll be successful in whatever goals you Have Next in The Sport!
Thanks for being so open! This is why I follow your channel. Phily you must do what is right for you, as long as you bring us along on the journey. Love the grind!
We make our own opportunities so when one door shuts, generally another one opens up if we keep ourselves open to the possibility. I fell you are open to that next chapter of your story so I’ll just say…Congratulations 🎉 on starting that next chapter. Growth isn’t always easy. This is one of the best “running” channels on TH-cam for the totality of the content, not just the running aspect. Keep up the great work. Love the Grind!
Firstly as a northerner living down south can I just say, yes, you’re right 😉.
Secondly, absolutely great video. I must say, I think the major brands are missing a trick. For the price of kit, subsidised training camps and physio it’s perplexing they wouldn’t want to be all over someone with your social media reach. To me it’s a no brainer to have you bedecked in their kit.
Lastly, super proud to be a patron, and even if in a small way, support you to one day get that 5 ring tattoo
I really enjoy watching your content, so thank you so much for putting it all out there for people to watch! I never subscribed but you now have one more on your way to 100,000! You got this Phily, keep crushin' it and we'll be here to support you!!
Philly, you’re simply sympathetic, open, honest and inspirational no matter what you do. The most important thing is to be happy!!! So just keep going and maybe we’ll see you at Olympia.
Thank you for sharing what you are able and allowed to. Very happy to hear we can still follow the journey of you and Daniel. Never knew all these pro contracts and settings were so “secretive” and “blurry”. Beautiful to see you keep pursuing your own goals and happiness. Wish I had so many “balls” as you in doing what you feel is good for you. Impressive and brave. I am 100% sure you will succeed. Loving the grind! ❤️
Brave decision! You get to decide if you are a pro or something that suits you better. Good luck towards yr 100 subscribers👍
Cheering you on, Phily! All your subscribers and supporters love you and are 110% in favour of you carving out your own path ❤ can’t wait to see what lies ahead for you!!!
Great time on the 10k yesterday and good luck on the new direction for your running career.
Being happy and making the most of every day is the most important thing. We love watching your socials and would give anything to be able to run as fast as you. Life is very short and you only get one chance, we both lost our mums last year and now live life to the full. Do what makes you happy xx
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and being so open. Love your videos and your content!
We love u, best of luck with your new chapter
Appreciate you sharing! Thank you to you both and please continue doing what you do Phily & Daniel.
Great way of doing this video btw, moving around video setups as you talk kept me engaged all the way through when normally I’d struggle with a lot of talking. And all the support from me for your choice in terms of leaving the pro route, I’m going to be looking forward to your videos as usual so I’m just glad you’re doing what works for you! :)
Thanks for making the video, Phily. I really appreciate it, as I did your one about your time at Oregon. Makes me happy to see you making choices that make you happy. Best to you and Daniel in what turns up over that mountain. (and I still consider you a professional runner, in the highest sense of the word!)
I think youre very brave, for choosing to back yourself. Have always enjoyed your videos/insights a lot. Im here for your journey. Hoping that the other side of the mountain looks great for both of us.
The BEST running tuber out there 100%. We love you Phily ❤
You'll reach 100k by the end. Let's gooo !! 🎉
Also the view was beautiful.
Good luck. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing what's next.
So interesting to hear behind the scenes info like this! All the best forward!
Good luck Phily! Cheering for you 🎉🎉❤❤
Phily, I wish you the very best for the future. You are an accomplished runner with good things ahead. Your (and Dan’s) channel is going from strength to strength and Dan is doing a fabulous job on the production side.
Life is short and not a rehearsal, it must be lived and enjoyed.
I look forward to seeing the journey unfold.
Have a great day 👍
Thank you Phillipa for being as candid as you possibly could.
I never subbed to your channel because of the titles and the countless PBs (of which more will come 🥳).
I subbed because you were and continue to be real on your journey.
You never owed us this video, but I and many others appreciate your honesty.
We look forward to the next chapter and following you conquer your goals.
Thank you, Philly. 😎🏆
You got this Phily!!! Excited for the next chapter of your running journey
When I found your channel, I knew directly that you would become an inspiration for me. I just love your perspective on things and your character. And that won’t change. I would be happy to follow your journey on TH-cam and Instagram for many years to come 🫶🏼
Greetings from Germany ☺️
I'm so happy to have your channel. You're an amazing woman with a good head on her shoulders. You've been such an inspiration and a great role model. Wherever you go on your journey there will be thousands of us supporting you all the way through. So happy that you're doing what you think is best. ❤ Much love ☺️
I'm looking foreward to see your progress and new PB's!!
Sounds like there is still plenty more to come! Thanks for being a source of inspiration and motivation for all us runners.
Thank you for being so vulnerable! Please contact David and Megan Roche, they've been quite vocal on their platform about the Prof running scene being broken on a financial and contractual level!
Such a brave decision. Change can be so scary, even when you feel it's the right thing to do. Good luck and I will be supporting you always ❤
Good luck Phily! We will as viewers lucky enough to get the great content you put out, continue to support your journey wherever that may go. It’s great that more and more people speak out about matters like this so that others on that journey can always take it into consideration in their lives. 👍
Thank you for sharing your experience. This channel is my favorite on TH-cam by far, and that has nothing to do with being a professional. Your humor, transparency, and love of life and running is what has built your community! ❤
IMO, you rock!!!! I noticed this change a while back but didn’t ask anything as I figured you had some tight NDA, so I’ve been anxiously awaiting this update. Thrilled for you, your freedom, your outlook, and everything g else you’ve built. After recently reading both Lauren Fleshman’s and Kara Goucher’s books, I’ve grown some distaste for the big brands and how they run their pro athlete contracts, though I understand why they do it that way. Nonetheless, looking forward to seeing what’s next for you “beyond that mountain range.” You’ve got a huge community backing you…me included! Can’t wait to get my PBRC kit soon so I can wear it this summer!
I didnt know you were a technical professional (Or what that even entails) but thank you for sharing thus important part of your life with us ❤
You hit the nail on the head when you said, Sometimes you need to back yourself before others will back you.’ Totally the right decision. You are on the right path. Stand up and be the trailblazer and show the world a better way Philly. 💕🌻
This is so inspirational!! Love this so much
Go Phily! I just hope someone from NB was at the event last night, hearing all the cheering of your name & regretting all the exposure they have thrown away!
I didn't hear anyone around me shout the name of any other runner (I actually felt sorry for them)
We love everything you bring to us & the more human & vulnerable the more relatable it is, none (few) of us will ever be at your level, for us its about working at running but also loving it ❤
Thank for you sharing - this vid stands out for me as highly inspirational - you're no doubt a fantastic coach!
This is simply beautiful. It’s so important to be happy. Happiness equals better performance and that goes with every aspect of your life and so this is very beautiful. Your decision is amazing in my eyes! I’ll still be looking forward to any new videos!
So fun and inspiring watching your journey, ready for the next chapter!
Thanks for sharing! Appreciate the openness and honesty. Not easy putting yourself out there. Day 1 of the rest of your life 🙌🏻 onwards and upwards!
Many dont have the courage to even try and follow thier dreams, you have taken some huge leaps of faith, and I think that is very inspiring and admirable. As you hinted at, failure isnt final until we have given up. Really hope you can see the fulfillment of your Olympic dream, this channel is pure vibes. Keep loving the grind and chasing them dreams. ✌️
You are awesome Philly and whatever decissions you make you have our full support! Love the grind ❤
Phily, you and Daniel are your very own brand. Iwasnt at the night of the 10000 pbs, but i did look up your result last night - phenomenal! Just keep doing what you do 🎉
So glad you are loving it up north. I find your running journey fascinating.
Phily you are simply top tier 🧡 I’m so excited to see you continue to chase down your goals x
Proud of you for making this decision for YOU. While it was probably easy knowing this was the right thing to do, I totally understand how tough it is to unravel all the pieces keeping the one thing in place AND feeling like you have to explain it in a way that people understand.
You wouldn’t have to explain a thing and we’ll support you through and through ❤️
Phily, if it feels right for you, then it's the right decision. I think you're friggin' awesome, i look forward to every one of your videos. Please keep the channel going and keep inspiring us and making us smile. Love ya!
All the best with your new journey, rooting for you 🎉❤
As you said, you are an elite athlete/runner and that's dope! Continue inspiring us with your running journey, I love your videos. 😊
So incredibly bif of you to share this perspective, we really appreciate your lens into professional and semi-pro running. Wishing you all the best
I love watching your journey, and your courage to carve your own path, and I appreciate your honesty in with you do. Can't wait to see what the next part of your journey brings. :)
Thank you for your transparency. I think you’re an inspiration Philly!! You are writing your own script and living your life on your terms! ❤
You are truly an inspiration as someone to follow their heart! Especially someone with a platform as large as yours to do so and to speak so openly is amazing! Thank you!
Just now shopping for new kit myself and the cost of just OK shoes is insane even for the casual runner like myself. I truly hope you do get a shoe sponsor (for kit at least) somehow yet still continue your preferred path to happiness. Love the channel and watching you and Daniel's adventures in running.
Good on you, Phily! I think you'll shine where ever you go!
Looking forward to continuing following your journey 🤗
Binge watching your videos has helped me survive the post half marathon illness and blues. I just rewatched your video on Toughness and if New Balance doesn't understand the value of what you put in that video alone it is their loss. You are a pro in our hearts. Love the grind!
Your contract ended December 2023, and here I am a new subscriber just a couple months back. I barely knew you were sponsored athlete. I am sold because you bring gold in whatever you're sharing and I love how candid you are. You're not just amazing athlete, but you are very articulate and reflective, a very rare quality in the sea of today's run-fluencers. I believe the world will take you anywhere you want to go. You got this!
All the best Philly. The joy is in the journey, not the destination. Happy running x
This is so inspiring! And I think speaks so much to the experience of being a creative trying to make a living. There are so many paths, and all have pros and cons to all of them. Thanks for making another fantastic video!
A really inspirational video! ❤
Phily, I came across your channel by chance and I am forever grateful for you and your love of the grind. As a 53 year old woman who enjoys running, you’ve given me a renewed passion for the sport.
Kudos for choosing happiness and for making the right decision for you.
Love, from Texas.
100% loving the grind ❤
Your integrity and honesty shines through, and I really appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable - it’s awesome and sets you apart. Super inspiring watching you at Night of the 10k PBs last night - and from the noise the crowd was making I know I was not alone! Keep being you 👊🏼