option 1, mainly cause there is no snow caps, similiar to the little mountains I run. im in a tropical climate, make one with a palm or two and count me in.
Absolutely! I prefer option #1. The simple mountain graphic and the trail leading up the mountain makes the message of the shirt really clear. Well done!
Ha ha! My wife and I just bought that same little desk that you were putting together at 13:10. I was going to assemble it last Saturday, but when I got home from my long run, the wife was just finishing putting it together.
Great video Chris..... my vote is #2. In the middle of blizzard conditions, NNW winds at 30 mph here on the frozen tundra of northeastern North Dakota, -13. Life is Good. Keep up the great Vlogs!
Chris, I've been enjoying following along! Appreciate the quality videos and content. I can relate in many ways, have a triathlon background and transitioned to ultras last year, jumping right in with a go at Leadville for a fundraiser to support a buddy battling cancer. Training to return to Leadville in August and face similar challenges staying injury-free (PF for me). Keep at it!
Thanks Craig! I really appreciate the comment. I would love to do Leadville. Did you get in through the lottery? I’m running Transrockies in August, which I believe is the week before.
@@CjayeMedia Last year I entered through a charity with First Descents support.firstdescents.org/fundraiser/1234385 and this year I went with a camp entry.
Binge watching these the last week or so...I’m liking #3. Quick side note: next time you show your weight loss progression, change the year 🤪. Keep up all the great work 👍🏻.
I’d buy any of the three but #3 is my personal preference. Great video as always. The tracks at Brea look like such a beautiful place to run. Most my long runs include pushing the baby stroller so it would accommodate something like that pretty well!
As always, such a great video Chris. So happy to see the channel growing. You deserve it. Such great quality content. Massive congratulations on the weight loss too, you're retaining a decent amount of muscle too! I love the t-shirts, I think all three logos are awesome but my eye was caught to number 2 the most. I'm off to India tomorrow on a 2 month trip. I will be completing a three week meditation teacher training course, so it means I'll have to binge watch your videos at the end of February. Take care and keep up the training. Best wishes. James
Your wife truly hit the jackpot by marrying you! You're truly an inspiration, keep up the amazing work. P.S. I like #1 the most, it's more minimalistic
@@CjayeMedia also I like how you show the glimpses of doing all this training while maintaining balance with family. I know that something I personally struggle with and I'm sure others do as well.
Do you have (a small) breakfast before running in the morning? Sorry if someone else already asked! The vlogs motivate me so much, keep up the great work! 💪🏻
Thank you so much Charlotte. No one has asked that question! During the week I start training at 4:30am so I make my carb/protein shake and drink a little before I start running or working out and then drink the rest during and right after. On the weekends when I start a little later I will have something small. Typically carbs like an ego waffle, a banana or some toast but nothing heavy. I like to have something so I don’t feel hungry, but just enough in me until I start drinking my fluids which are carbs (Vitargo).
Great effort on the ikea run! Keep going strong you are a real inspiration. Why not bring out all 3? They're great. Also rocks are definitely the worst cause they move haha 😜
I probably will now. I was just trying gauge the interest and minimize my initial out going cost but with this response I may just do a preorder on all three!
Fantastic result on the weight loss! T-shirts look good, last time I checked they weren't shipping outside the US (your original ones), is that still the case?
I may ship world wide for these. Unfortunately, the customs part and ship costs are a bummer. I have tried fasting a little in the past. What kind f fast would you do on my rest days? A 24 or 16/8?
@@CjayeMedia yeah I figured shipping costs would be a problem. I think if you threw in a few 24 or 36 hour fasts you'd cut some fat quickly. As a fellow heavy runner I found dropping 10 lbs made a difference to exertion levels
One little note, hyperbaric treatment is actually the opposite of being at elevation. I hope you don't mind the correction- I'm a teacher, I can't help it! :-)
I’m trying to get myself into a routine of waking up at 4.15 every morning. How do you do it? What time do you normally go to bed? I know you said 9pm in the vid.. is that every day, in bed at 9?
I am almost always in bed by 9pm, but I don't always fall asleep right away. I found that when I first started getting up that early that if I went to bed earlier it helped me get up, but now my body is trained and most of the time I wake up before my alarm goes off. One of best things I fell you can do is move the alarm away from the bed if you have a hard time getting up. If hitting the snooze button is an issue then having to get up and walk over to turn off the alarm helps. I try to get up immediately when the alarm goes off. I don't turn it off and lay there, because I have fallen back to sleep before.
Have you had any ITB issues? Its been killing me lately! It now feels like the outside of my right knee is always aching. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
I have had issues a long time ago, but I attributed changing my running form to more of a forefoot runner vs heel striker and foam rolling it to helping it go away. You may want to see someone that makes Orthotics or a podiatrist. This is a pretty good article: www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a19576110/iliotibial-band-syndrome/
My two cents: I suffered from that for many years only being able to get 12km before it flared up. Now I'm 3 years with no pain, just finished 88km race last fall. Everyone is so different, and I'm not an expert/doctor/professional, but what did it for me was: #1 - focus on high cadence (over 172 strides per minute) #2 - minimalist shoes - which forced me into a higher cadence and less heel striking (key here trying to make your steps silent, this is easy to try on a treadmill #3 - Ramp up distance - start at 3km and dial up 10% every time. I finally did this and slowly increased distance and it helped. #4 -Walk/Run - at the beginning alternate running 10 minutes with walking 1 minute, the walk break really helps as its different muscles #5 - if you feel pain STOP - dont run through ITB pain. In the beginning you can try taking some ibuprofen before running to help, but I would use this as a short term solution. Sitting in an Ice tub helps after running too, although i stopped doing this during the winter. I dont stretch, no massages, no warmups and now looking at running my first 100Miler. I know the frustration of ITB issues, the good news is for many it can be overcome and you'll find a whole new love of running.
Option 2 if I had to pick, but all three just as good. Im right at the same weight as you. I know you have your diet locked in but I bet if you cut out meat and dairy for a week you'd drop some fat for sure.
@@benanderson4639 Totally. Both of them are amazing. When I was racing Ironman I always felt like I raced better (probably just mental) when I was closer to 180.
I agree. As someone of similar size, I went from just under 200 to about 180ish in the past year. I do lots of trail running. Most of the weight I lost was fat (per Dexa scans) but I was able to put on about 5ish pounds of muscle. I have never felt that the muscle was a waste. I don't think he needs to put on muscle, but definitely not bad to have it.
@@jeremyhaddock5136 The main size/muscle size I want to reduce is in my leg/thighs/glutes from all the squatting that I've done in the past. I have a hard time finding pants that fit in the waist and the thighs. Can't fit in all those skinny jeans...hahaha. I was really hoping the running would reduce them a little.
Would you order a Rock, Roots, & Ruts shirt? If so, which option did you like best?
option 1, mainly cause there is no snow caps, similiar to the little mountains I run.
im in a tropical climate, make one with a palm or two and count me in.
@@tjh7065 Got it! Will do...if I get a good response on the idea I plan to make a series.
Yes love them, number 3 for me but all are nice.
Cjaye Media option #1 is the one I like the best
Absolutely! I prefer option #1. The simple mountain graphic and the trail leading up the mountain makes the message of the shirt really clear. Well done!
Ha ha! My wife and I just bought that same little desk that you were putting together at 13:10. I was going to assemble it last Saturday, but when I got home from my long run, the wife was just finishing putting it together.
Nice! I also have to shelving units to put together but I didn’t film that. IKEA has great prices but the assembly cost are high.
I like Option #3 the best, but will order whichever one you land on. 4:30am......you're an inspiration.
Super Durden thank you! I think I need to make all three :)
Wow you look so different in your before and after photos. You always put 110 % in whatever you do. 👍 the third is my personal favourite. 😁
Marie French thank you sooooo much Marie!
Great video Chris..... my vote is #2. In the middle of blizzard conditions, NNW winds at 30 mph here on the frozen tundra of northeastern North Dakota, -13. Life is Good. Keep up the great Vlogs!
Marrunslow wow! I know my father-in-law in VT has gotten a ton of snow. Thanks you so much.
I'm still amazed that you get up at 4ish in the mornings. That's so inspirational. Also I like shirt #3 the best :D
Thanks, Barnhild!
Rocks, Roots and Ruts are Real!!! Great job Chris. I'm down for all three but #3 would be my fan fav.
Edward Hawthorne Based in all the responses I think I need to make all 3!
Keep us posted and I'll order some. Subscribed and shared with friends in Brunswick Maine!
Thanks Tom!
Great to follow you, have a great week! Option #1.
Thanks so much, Mat!
Awesome work bro, been watching since the beginning. Awesome transformation. I like option 2
javier lopez Nice! Thanks so much for the support Javier.
Your commitment and energy are inspiring!
Great video series. Shirt #2. Thanks.
ronnie walker Thank you Ronnie!
Bingewatching your Videos on my restdays :)
I love the idea of the shirts. My favorite is the mountain one. And nice job on the clothes rack. 😁
They are all great Chris. If I had to choose, #2 would be my favorite.
Thanks so much Jonathan.
As always, great stuff man! Fantastic for couch guilt, which is a compliment!!
Haha. Thank you
Super entertaining episode, Chris!
You're weight loss is coming along!!
Kyler Newton thanks so much Kyler. I really enjoyed making this one.
Option 3. But option 2 is a good design to put on a trucker hat!
Good idea! I might need to do that!
Chris, I've been enjoying following along! Appreciate the quality videos and content. I can relate in many ways, have a triathlon background and transitioned to ultras last year, jumping right in with a go at Leadville for a fundraiser to support a buddy battling cancer. Training to return to Leadville in August and face similar challenges staying injury-free (PF for me). Keep at it!
Thanks Craig! I really appreciate the comment. I would love to do Leadville. Did you get in through the lottery? I’m running Transrockies in August, which I believe is the week before.
@@CjayeMedia Last year I entered through a charity with First Descents support.firstdescents.org/fundraiser/1234385 and this year I went with a camp entry.
Binge watching these the last week or so...I’m liking #3. Quick side note: next time you show your weight loss progression, change the year 🤪. Keep up all the great work 👍🏻.
Hahaha. Good catch
Great work again!! Option #1!
Thanks Toni
Great job on the weight loss! Liking shirt design #3...
Thank you so much!
I’d buy any of the three but #3 is my personal preference. Great video as always. The tracks at Brea look like such a beautiful place to run. Most my long runs include pushing the baby stroller so it would accommodate something like that pretty well!
#3 is the best! Hello from snowy ND!
Hello! Thank you so much.
All of the designs look amazing! I love #3 the most though.
Thank so much Kylie.
As always, such a great video Chris. So happy to see the channel growing. You deserve it. Such great quality content. Massive congratulations on the weight loss too, you're retaining a decent amount of muscle too! I love the t-shirts, I think all three logos are awesome but my eye was caught to number 2 the most. I'm off to India tomorrow on a 2 month trip. I will be completing a three week meditation teacher training course, so it means I'll have to binge watch your videos at the end of February. Take care and keep up the training. Best wishes. James
Thanks James! Wow. That sounds like an awesome experience. Guess vlogging it would be against the rules...hahaha. Have a great trip.
#3 Chris it's the best.
Option 2!
I like option 1! I’ll take one!
Awesome
#2...I’m in!
Congratulations with your weight.
30 km to the nearest Ikea...I will keep on mind for future runs.
T shirt #1
Thanks Diego
Option 1 for me Chris
Thanks Robert
Definitely like shirt #2.
Thanks Todd
Your wife truly hit the jackpot by marrying you! You're truly an inspiration, keep up the amazing work.
P.S. I like #1 the most, it's more minimalistic
That is very very kind of you to say and I'm sure she will laugh at me when I tell her that tonight! Thanks for the shirt feedback.
Wow crazy to see the weight loss! Didn't notice you had slimmed down that much!
Ha! I didn't feel like it either until I put the pictures side-by-side.
@@CjayeMedia also I like how you show the glimpses of doing all this training while maintaining balance with family. I know that something I personally struggle with and I'm sure others do as well.
When your shoes are wet, try to fill it with old newspapers. It will suck the moisture from the shoes.
option 2!
Do you have (a small) breakfast before running in the morning? Sorry if someone else already asked! The vlogs motivate me so much, keep up the great work! 💪🏻
Thank you so much Charlotte. No one has asked that question! During the week I start training at 4:30am so I make my carb/protein shake and drink a little before I start running or working out and then drink the rest during and right after. On the weekends when I start a little later I will have something small. Typically carbs like an ego waffle, a banana or some toast but nothing heavy. I like to have something so I don’t feel hungry, but just enough in me until I start drinking my fluids which are carbs (Vitargo).
Great effort on the ikea run! Keep going strong you are a real inspiration. Why not bring out all 3? They're great. Also rocks are definitely the worst cause they move haha 😜
I probably will now. I was just trying gauge the interest and minimize my initial out going cost but with this response I may just do a preorder on all three!
I like options 1&2. Continue the great work and content!! Would you ship international, say the Caribbean?
Yes. I’m trying to figure out the cheapest shipping costs for international folks.
Fantastic result on the weight loss! T-shirts look good, last time I checked they weren't shipping outside the US (your original ones), is that still the case?
Thanks Ken. I will try to figure out the best way to deal with international shipping.
Great vlog as always. I like design 2. Are you shipping to the UK?
Thanks Jason. I will ship to the UK when I make these. BTW...I’m headed to Dartford next week for a few days.
@@CjayeMedia what days are you over? Dartford is South East and I live north west but I have friends down that way.
Still option 2 :)
Option 3
Thanks Ian
Option 1
Option #3
Hi Chris Great Clips for the T shirts I like Option 3 and live in Townsville Australia so if possible international shipping cheers Stuart
Stuart Borwick awesome! I am working on the best/easiest way for me to do international shipping. I’m going to be in Melbourne in May.
Option 1, do you ship worldwide? Also have you considered fasting on non-training days to cut the fat quicker.
I may ship world wide for these. Unfortunately, the customs part and ship costs are a bummer. I have tried fasting a little in the past. What kind f fast would you do on my rest days? A 24 or 16/8?
@@CjayeMedia yeah I figured shipping costs would be a problem. I think if you threw in a few 24 or 36 hour fasts you'd cut some fat quickly. As a fellow heavy runner I found dropping 10 lbs made a difference to exertion levels
Hmmm. I might have to try that!
Eaee blza 🙋♂️! You have a Mustang in the garage, huh? Top🏃♂️🇧🇷
Yes! Tickenering on the stang is my guilty pleasure.
One little note, hyperbaric treatment is actually the opposite of being at elevation. I hope you don't mind the correction- I'm a teacher, I can't help it! :-)
Not at all. I actually realize that now. After I recorded that piece I went and did more research on it.
The link was up there just on the other side of you!😂
I never remember which hand to point up with. RUclips always sticks in on the upper right which means not to use your right hand...hahaha
I’m trying to get myself into a routine of waking up at 4.15 every morning. How do you do it? What time do you normally go to bed? I know you said 9pm in the vid.. is that every day, in bed at 9?
P.s Option 2 is my favourite.
I am almost always in bed by 9pm, but I don't always fall asleep right away. I found that when I first started getting up that early that if I went to bed earlier it helped me get up, but now my body is trained and most of the time I wake up before my alarm goes off. One of best things I fell you can do is move the alarm away from the bed if you have a hard time getting up. If hitting the snooze button is an issue then having to get up and walk over to turn off the alarm helps. I try to get up immediately when the alarm goes off. I don't turn it off and lay there, because I have fallen back to sleep before.
@@CjayeMedia Awesome, thanks for the tip. Loving your content and seeing your journey.
Have you had any ITB issues? Its been killing me lately! It now feels like the outside of my right knee is always aching. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
I have had issues a long time ago, but I attributed changing my running form to more of a forefoot runner vs heel striker and foam rolling it to helping it go away. You may want to see someone that makes Orthotics or a podiatrist. This is a pretty good article: www.runnersworld.com/health-injuries/a19576110/iliotibial-band-syndrome/
My two cents: I suffered from that for many years only being able to get 12km before it flared up. Now I'm 3 years with no pain, just finished 88km race last fall. Everyone is so different, and I'm not an expert/doctor/professional, but what did it for me was: #1 - focus on high cadence (over 172 strides per minute) #2 - minimalist shoes - which forced me into a higher cadence and less heel striking (key here trying to make your steps silent, this is easy to try on a treadmill #3 - Ramp up distance - start at 3km and dial up 10% every time. I finally did this and slowly increased distance and it helped. #4 -Walk/Run - at the beginning alternate running 10 minutes with walking 1 minute, the walk break really helps as its different muscles #5 - if you feel pain STOP - dont run through ITB pain. In the beginning you can try taking some ibuprofen before running to help, but I would use this as a short term solution. Sitting in an Ice tub helps after running too, although i stopped doing this during the winter. I dont stretch, no massages, no warmups and now looking at running my first 100Miler. I know the frustration of ITB issues, the good news is for many it can be overcome and you'll find a whole new love of running.
#3 for me...
Thanks Tom
I like 1 and 3 - I’m thinking I like shirt 1 a little more than 3
Option 2 if I had to pick, but all three just as good. Im right at the same weight as you. I know you have your diet locked in but I bet if you cut out meat and dairy for a week you'd drop some fat for sure.
what rain jacket are you running in?
You don't really need to loose much muscle, as long as your sub 190 you should be fine.
Thank you! I’m hoping I can get there with just fat loss.
@@CjayeMedia there's alot of people (Cameron Hanes, David goggins) who run 200+ mile races and are pretty built.
@@benanderson4639 Totally. Both of them are amazing. When I was racing Ironman I always felt like I raced better (probably just mental) when I was closer to 180.
I agree. As someone of similar size, I went from just under 200 to about 180ish in the past year. I do lots of trail running. Most of the weight I lost was fat (per Dexa scans) but I was able to put on about 5ish pounds of muscle. I have never felt that the muscle was a waste. I don't think he needs to put on muscle, but definitely not bad to have it.
@@jeremyhaddock5136 The main size/muscle size I want to reduce is in my leg/thighs/glutes from all the squatting that I've done in the past. I have a hard time finding pants that fit in the waist and the thighs. Can't fit in all those skinny jeans...hahaha. I was really hoping the running would reduce them a little.
Option #3
Option #3
Option #2