Good take. I’ve been trying to discipline myself into going 14 days at a time, working out at least two out of three days through that whole period. Cardio and weights. Same concept, man. When you don’t stick to it, you’re half the man you could be. When you stick to it, you feel invincible.
It's never too late. I;m more fit now than I have ever been in my 40s. Last 5 years I've been doing trail running. Many hills in the forest and parks here. My last run clocked myself 56 minutes. 6 miles. Do weights too. For 5 rep sets I got my squat up to 240, deadlift 285, 100 with the shoulder press. I tell everyone bringing the gym to your house, garage or even backyard is a game changer. All you need is a squat rack. Even when you're busy working 14 hour days (like I did during the summer) you can get that workout in.
Hey Mik , what a great video . i am fed up with all that's happening in life , i decide to double down on running , your video felt like just the last hammer i needed . I will follow you from now on for what ever i can gain from you . hoping for some great content in future .
I’m glad this was helpful my friend. Good luck to you. Life is challenging so don’t forget to be patient with yourself. This process has been years in the making for me.
Almost a year ago, I decided to focus on the basics: prioritizing exercise (specifically running), getting enough sleep, and eating less junk food. The results were fantastic. However, I got injured in July while playing tennis, which sidelined me for three months. It was so easy to slip back into my old habits during that time. Despite the setback, I had signed up for a 50k ultra marathon and remained committed to running the race. A few weekends ago, I completed it, although I was much slower than I wanted to be. Still, the experience reminded me of how much I love running, and since then, I've been gradually increasing my running mileage again. This time around, I also want to incorporate swimming and basic weight training into my routine. Thanks for the video
Of course my friend! Very similar experiences, I was dealing with a body that was falling apart, and I just randomly decided to run a 5k and challenge myself to 30 days of running, and eating right, who would have guessed my life improved!? Lol
Really glad it's working out for you, man! Awesome to see it making such big and positive changes in your life. Your mental state is one of the most important parts of your body to take care of, and running does both.
I jog, can't call it running cos I'm too slow 😂, about 4 or 5 mornings a week. I'm agoraphobic so I go at 7am when no-one around. I used to walk and jog on a treadmill bc I was completely housebound. In the last 2 mths I started outside. I live in Ireland so the weather can be different every morning. I'll never go bk to treadmill. The feeling of jogging in the wind and rain is exhilarating. I love it. Running is essential f you have anxiety or depression. It's just as important at diet. I wish I did this before I started taking the meds docs give you. I need to run now. I feel stressed if I don't do it for a few days
I'll take this as a sign to start incorporating running into my exercise routine today. I'd like for you, sir to take this comment as a sign to begin resistance training as soon as you feel ready. Even if you start with just bodyweight excersises/calisthenics. Gaining a good amount of muscle will also help you run more efficiently. Thanks, friend.
That’s awesome, I trained for about 2 months before entering my most recent one, it was a slow 5k but I felt great afterward, no soreness or any issues.
There was a study a while back where they tracked the long-term joint health of runners. In this study they broke runners into three groups those with good form, those with okay form and those with poor form. If you focus on participants in the study that had mileages of less than 25 miles per week, the people with good form had pristine joints and evidence of rapid cartilage regeneration, The people with okay form were just kind of breaking even, and the people with poor form were losing ground. The moral of the story is, run with good form and moderate mileages are no problem.
Started running a couple months ago - still working on consistency. I go to the gym every day after work and try to get a run in every time on the treadmill and the occasional run in my neighborhood. It’s definitely changed my physical fitness and mental toughness in general. Still at the beginning though. It’s been a couple days, I need to get out and do it again.
That’s awesome, I still feel like I’m at the beginning too. Been formally running for about 3 going on 4 months, 3-5 times per week. Really amazing stuff
I have mixed feelings about running. I used to be the best cross country runner in my high school. I was very thin and all that but then I developed severe hypertension out of nowhere. I have researched this pretty deeply and have discovered that some doctors warn against long distance running. I mostly just walk nowadays and climb trees, lol.
Very slow distance running. I started at a very slow jogging pace, and only ran for a half mile at a time to start. Now I can run much longer, but still at a slow pace
Good you didn't wait as long as I did. During COVID I went to the gym and did group training and a membership. I was 47 years old and now 50. Can still sprint and run like the wind. I don't think anyone would of believed me when I said I will be faster than I ever was but it's incredible. Boxing and everything lol not professionally but still doing it on the bag
Good take.
I’ve been trying to discipline myself into going 14 days at a time, working out at least two out of three days through that whole period. Cardio and weights.
Same concept, man. When you don’t stick to it, you’re half the man you could be. When you stick to it, you feel invincible.
I appreciate the positivity my friend. I try to take it one day at a time, and try to give myself patience, and understand it’s about the long game.
Excellent video brother. Spot on.
Thank you brother!
It's never too late. I;m more fit now than I have ever been in my 40s. Last 5 years I've been doing trail running. Many hills in the forest and parks here. My last run clocked myself 56 minutes. 6 miles. Do weights too. For 5 rep sets I got my squat up to 240, deadlift 285, 100 with the shoulder press. I tell everyone bringing the gym to your house, garage or even backyard is a game changer. All you need is a squat rack. Even when you're busy working 14 hour days (like I did during the summer) you can get that workout in.
That’s amazing! I hope I can be that fit when I’m in my 40s
Hey Mik , what a great video . i am fed up with all that's happening in life , i decide to double down on running , your video felt like just the last hammer i needed . I will follow you from now on for what ever i can gain from you .
hoping for some great content in future .
I’m glad this was helpful my friend. Good luck to you. Life is challenging so don’t forget to be patient with yourself. This process has been years in the making for me.
Love it! Thanks for the extra motivation on this dark morning
Glad I could be of service my friend :)
Almost a year ago, I decided to focus on the basics: prioritizing exercise (specifically running), getting enough sleep, and eating less junk food. The results were fantastic. However, I got injured in July while playing tennis, which sidelined me for three months. It was so easy to slip back into my old habits during that time.
Despite the setback, I had signed up for a 50k ultra marathon and remained committed to running the race. A few weekends ago, I completed it, although I was much slower than I wanted to be. Still, the experience reminded me of how much I love running, and since then, I've been gradually increasing my running mileage again.
This time around, I also want to incorporate swimming and basic weight training into my routine.
Thanks for the video
Of course my friend! Very similar experiences, I was dealing with a body that was falling apart, and I just randomly decided to run a 5k and challenge myself to 30 days of running, and eating right, who would have guessed my life improved!? Lol
Really glad it's working out for you, man! Awesome to see it making such big and positive changes in your life. Your mental state is one of the most important parts of your body to take care of, and running does both.
i appreciate you my friend. your advice to set a goal is what made this happen lol
I jog, can't call it running cos I'm too slow 😂, about 4 or 5 mornings a week. I'm agoraphobic so I go at 7am when no-one around. I used to walk and jog on a treadmill bc I was completely housebound. In the last 2 mths I started outside. I live in Ireland so the weather can be different every morning. I'll never go bk to treadmill. The feeling of jogging in the wind and rain is exhilarating. I love it. Running is essential f you have anxiety or depression. It's just as important at diet. I wish I did this before I started taking the meds docs give you. I need to run now. I feel stressed if I don't do it for a few days
That’s pretty much what I do is jog. But sounds like you’re doing what needs to be done! That’s great!
I'll take this as a sign to start incorporating running into my exercise routine today. I'd like for you, sir to take this comment as a sign to begin resistance training as soon as you feel ready. Even if you start with just bodyweight excersises/calisthenics. Gaining a good amount of muscle will also help you run more efficiently. Thanks, friend.
You got a deal brother!
7 weeks in to 5k training, it's improving my life
That’s awesome, I trained for about 2 months before entering my most recent one, it was a slow 5k but I felt great afterward, no soreness or any issues.
Probably so but when you get older plan on knee replacements lol Ive seen it over and over from runners. Blessings!
lol I’m gonna drive it till the wheels fall off ;)
There was a study a while back where they tracked the long-term joint health of runners. In this study they broke runners into three groups those with good form, those with okay form and those with poor form. If you focus on participants in the study that had mileages of less than 25 miles per week, the people with good form had pristine joints and evidence of rapid cartilage regeneration, The people with okay form were just kind of breaking even, and the people with poor form were losing ground. The moral of the story is, run with good form and moderate mileages are no problem.
Love me some good data
Started running a couple months ago - still working on consistency. I go to the gym every day after work and try to get a run in every time on the treadmill and the occasional run in my neighborhood.
It’s definitely changed my physical fitness and mental toughness in general. Still at the beginning though. It’s been a couple days, I need to get out and do it again.
That’s awesome, I still feel like I’m at the beginning too. Been formally running for about 3 going on 4 months, 3-5 times per week. Really amazing stuff
I have mixed feelings about running. I used to be the best cross country runner in my high school. I was very thin and all that but then I developed severe hypertension out of nowhere. I have researched this pretty deeply and have discovered that some doctors warn against long distance running. I mostly just walk nowadays and climb trees, lol.
sure, theres alot of questions around long term running, but i guess the main point is you're staying active my friend!
What type of running? Sprinting or long distance?
Very slow distance running. I started at a very slow jogging pace, and only ran for a half mile at a time to start. Now I can run much longer, but still at a slow pace
Good you didn't wait as long as I did. During COVID I went to the gym and did group training and a membership. I was 47 years old and now 50. Can still sprint and run like the wind. I don't think anyone would of believed me when I said I will be faster than I ever was but it's incredible. Boxing and everything lol not professionally but still doing it on the bag
well i hope to be as in shape as you when im your age! keep killing it brother!
Try swimming, harder cardio than running, and easier on the joints
Don’t have access to a pool unfortunately. And have limited time. I used to swim all the time and it was great