If you're losing toenails or have toe problems, you most likely are wearing shoes that are too small. Your running shoes should be at least one size bigger than your normal shoes -former running store employee and 30 year runner who has never lost a toenail.
Yeah so I measure 9.5 us but I find if I want a quick speed shoe I normally go for size 10 which always seems a bit tight to me and so often I end up in size 10.5 regardless of brand ... I always argued with shoe store employees that the size 9.5 or alot of 10s were squeezing my little or big toe even if there was length ahead of them ... Maybe I have a touch wide forefoot but I don't fit wide E shoes although I've picked up some ASICS gt2000 12 in E to give them a try
@@stevros48 measureing feet isn't actually that helpful since all brands and even models of the same brands can size differently. You have to just take each shoe model as it's own sizing. A good rule of thumb is to have about a thumbs' width from the end of the shoe when you're standing up in them.
Please get a dedicated pair of weightlifting shoes. The raised heel will provide a mechanical advantage for lower body lifts and make sure your feet and ankles have stability. Lifting in running shoes, even a retired pair, is a recipe for injury.
This video really hit home with me. Your channel has been an inspiration in my journey to my first goal, the 5k run, and everything has been aching all over since I started. I'm a bit older at 52, and I've been sitting on my arse the last couple of years and needed a change in life. In July 22, I just started walking daily to prepare myself, and in January this year in the middle of the nordic winter, I put on my running shoes and started very slowly to run/walk, and yesterday I completed my first 5k run without stopping! It took a lot longer than I expected, but I finally did it! Thanks for helping me stay motivated!
I've painted a toenail on many times, Mary. So true on the "runners body" myth. I frequently have people say, "You must be a runner" yet people I've judged just from thier body type have left me in the dust many times. If you run, then you're a runner.
I’m 8 years into my running life and accepting that some days your legs don’t show up is something that I still struggle with. Thanks for reminding me that it’s a universal condition. Also thanks for reminding me of the importance of being kind to myself. Thanks for all you guys do.👏👏
During peak training for long distance i found my body comp changed drastically. My body turned softer and i gained a little bit of weight. My body clearly was like hmm this gal might run 20-25 miles tmrw, we gotta store some energy 😂 Wasnt anything long lasting and i had to remember my body was protecting itself, ie protecting me!! And thats so fantastic ❤
I wear exclusively 'foot-shaped' shoes now and I don't get any problems with blisters, rubbing or toenail issues. Not for everyone, I'm sure, but something worth looking at for many, I think. Great video as usual :)
Indeed, if your toenails fall off your shoes are too small (unless someone stood on your toe with rugby shoes maybe, but that's a story for another time)
Great message and much appreciated. Love the idea that there are “runners“ and “not runners” regardless of age and body shape. At 51 and well over 100kg I don’t look like a FAST runner (and I’m not) but I do enjoy getting out there and putting in some miles. Had a great 12 Km run in the desert before breakfast yesterday, in fact. Loved it
Instrument vs ornament. That’s a huge distinction. Kind of applies to our lives in general too; do what you know to be right whether or not it looks right to others. Your stellar work on this channel for all these years is astounding and is truly valued & appreciated.
Alot of people get stuck in that "ornament trap" in general. I learned to get over that but when I first started working out I had some nice looking but uncomfortable shoes but now I've got some that are kind of ugly but easy on my feet. I've known some overweight people who wore the wrong clothes because they were self conscious and ended up chafing or pinching.
A hard truth I had to kearn was to accept my body tyoe, I've always been skinny and athletically built, I went to the gym for over a decade atleast five days a week, spent thkusands on protein powders, supplements etc and ate high protein foods constantly trying to get "buff," but it wasn't meant to be. I've accepted now that I'll always be skimny and I'm playing into my strengths as a natural runner.
The last piece of advice was really meaningful. I don't look like a 'runner' to normies however I can run fast and have more endurance then normies. And I just have to accept that.
Guys you are fantastic role models. I am 57 and relative new to running (I have always been active with tennis and biking as my key sports) and few months into it I love it. Yesterday, I ran almost 9 km in 65 minutes my longest run ever. I plan to train to run a 5km race at good pace in 6 months. I get so much motivation watching your videos. Keep it up!
Hi! Your videos have taught me to push my limits, and next month I'll be walking a 5k. I was a long distance runner begore I got sick, and I've missed it so much. I'll never be able to run again safely, but the walk is a win in itself.
On point #1, you're forgetting people are different. Some have to override what their mind is telling them to train regularly at all. Others (I'm personally in that other category) have to override their mind is telling them to get a bit of necessary recovery. If my brain had its way, I'd be running myself into overtraining time and time again.
This is so true. I'm one of those apparently rare runners who adores cross training days, and fully embraces rest days. I run my races chronically a tad undertrained. I have a bit of imposter syndrome, from reading all the obsessive comments about runners needing to run 6x a week, and hating rest days, etc etc... yet I'm an ultra runner, so I guess I'm really a runner too, just a different type. 😂
I've always considered myself quite well trained and determined enough to keep it that way, but when I started training for Ironman I finally understood what kind of an instrument our body is and how the limit really only is mentally. When you push through that limiting mental barrier you understand how much more your body is capable of
I appreciate how he records videos whilst running…makes me want to get up and run! And Mary’s smile is so incredibly contagious and IT TOO makes me want to run!😂 This channel was a great find and thank you for inspiring non-runners like myself to give this a go.
Hugely agree with the last point, Iv had body dysphoria for ever. Lived life like a monk for two years, got down to 61kg and still had belly fat and could not get low enough to see a six pack. Subsequently triathlon performance dipped, so now embrace 70kg and concentrate on performance only.
Love the deep dive into the psychological stuff at the start. I've touched a lot on this on my channel! Running my 30th marathon next month and have run for almost 19 years now :) The main tips I would give runners of all abilities are - STRETCH, take vitamins and supplements, make physios your friends, don't always trust doctors, 3 x quality sessions a week - long run, hills, speed sessions, don't compare yourself or your times to other runners, REST DAYS. Peace!
#8!! 😅 Currently sporting two black big toenails - souvenirs from the Boston Marathon, and just waiting for one, possibly both, to fall off eventually.
If you’re losing toenails you’re wearing the wrong shoes! I’ve ran trails for years and run on the road every other day for at least 10k and never have had issues like what was said here. Keep them trimmed and don’t overlook them!!
Thank you for this video! I couldn't understand why some days my legs feel amazing, and some others they just don't want to work with me, even with the same amount of rest, sleep and food. Now I understand it happens to everyone and I feel so much better! Thank you! I think I will try to take advantage of these "better" leg days and just do my minimum plan on the "worse" days and try not to beat myself over it
Really helpful to know that we share these Harsh realities. I always thought that my body was not designed for running when I started because of pains, niggles and injuries. Took me a while to accept its part of the game 😅
When you stood at the top of the stairs! oh thats me many times a month! trying to take a little weight off the legs on the way down! Not sure how you do this but you just reassured me that 7 or 8 things that I thought were "just me" are in fact just part of being a runner! Great video again, thank you.🏍
Really nice video. As a runner of about... God. Almost 40 years now, I'm less competitive (don't really care about races anymore) but more happily addicted than ever. An extension tip from the first part - the mental battle. If feeling particularly crap (this excludes actual injuries of course), make a deal with your brain. The deal is - just run a Km, and give yourself permission to stop and walk home if you still feel just as crap after that 1km. 98% of the time you'll be feeling good enough by then to (happily) keep going, but it's also VERY important that those 2% of times you still feel really bad, that's not you being lazy or your mind "winning". Your body does need a rest. So stop, walk home and... rest. The "deal with my brain" technique has helped me get out the door so many times over the years I've lost count, and I do think it's a practical way to also look after yourself.
Good content that hits home. It's good hearing that our experiences are not unique. Our brains are sure good at tossing us into a pity party pit thinking we're the only ones going thru these challenges. Keep up the good work and thanks for the time ya'll invest in others!
#7 hit home with me. I intermittent fast most days of the week and enjoy running fasted in the morning. I've found focusing on whole foods has helped. I also make sure I've got a large amount of fresh fruit and cooked chicken ready for me at home after my long runs on the weekend. I also start fueling 30 minutes and every 30 minutes into my long runs even though I'm going out fasted. Your channel has been super helpful. Keep the great content coming!
Glad you mentioned number 6 Ben. I am about a decade older than you and believe me it doesn't get any easier in regards to morning soreness. Once I get moving though it tends to fix itself but I am definitely gimpy. For a non contact sport, running can be rough on the body. And yes, being hungry is part of the deal too. Fortunately in my 25 years of running I've never lost a toenail. One other body transformation I've noticed is that often times runners get more pronounced veins. I think it is an adaption for cooling the body, lower body fat, and better blood flow. Good advice and I enjoy tour content.
Ran a marathon with metatarsal injuries and been off of running for a month road and mountain biking which has been immensely helpful in my training and recovery
That’s wild you were injured by your palm rotated because I’ve been feeling that I need to have my left hand closed and right hand open in order to stride properly and avoid flaring up an injury. I was convinced I was crazy but maybe not haha
Being tired after a long day in the car, I decided to spend the evening on RUclips. But I stopped your video after point 1 and went for a run. Which felt great. So if you ask yourself, if you have an impact on other people, I can at least clearly confirm this for myself today. Thanks a lot!
Great insight again 👍. Those stairs got me 🤣... every morning I feel like a really old lady tip toeing down. One hour later I am off flying trails. Thx for your great work with this channel 👍!
You can outrun a bad diet. for a short time :) but if you run more you generally will be more mindful of your diet over time. Because your body will remind you the next day's run if you had too much greasy food, not enough carbs, or loads of alcohol the previous night. So you tend to cheat/go bad less often. A runner is a person who runs days in, days out. There will be pain, there will be gain. Lousy days, and euphoric days. Enjoy the later, grind out the former.
Ben, I loved #6. I often think I'm a bit odd, or doing things wrong because I hurt every morning! Swimming and yoga definitely help, but I'm glad I'm not the only one (sorry!) Thanks for another great video.
Ow thank you for such an honest an inspirational video. I haven't been running for a few years but I am going to get out in the morning and see what happens. 👍
on the toe nail issue. I can this. I have never lost a toe nail. As a life long runner from 5k CC in high school and after to 100M mountain ultras I given my toe nails plenty of chances to jump off the train and into the bin. I think the in my case, it may be because I keep the nails super short. I can't reasonably come to another conclusion yet. So maybe some of you just need to trim the toes nail back further so it isn't bumping into the front of the shoe and killing it. My toe nails never take a beating because they are basically out of reach. just my 2 bits.
The same for me. I have couple toenails black right now but that's because someone stepped on them in soccer cleats during the game... And never because of running.
Would you consider making an 'All about Thailand' video or something along those lines? It would be great to hear your experience and opinions before planning a holiday there!
Thank you for saying any body shape that turns up is a runners body. Even at a healthy weight, I am literally curvy with wide hips. I thought this meant I couldn't be a runner. Ill prob never be elite, but if Im running, then I'm a runner. Thank you!!
The "ducking in the bushes" happened to me back in 2019. I felt the...ahem....urge and knew I was too far from sanctuary to make it. It was a club trail run and I ducked into a quiet spot. Thank god for dried grass. Leaving that there. Loved the formula 1 and horse dung analogy, made me laugh.
Excellent video..particularly interested in the hip story…I have a little bit of a hip thing on one side but I like to swing my arms from time to time too…didn’t know they could be related..good tip!💪
Not sure where you are located but I can’t imagine running in Thailand. I’ve spent a good amount of time there and it’s just so hot and humid! Good for you both to endure!
I’m a new runner, and I have to say it’s nice to know I’m not alone in any of these (specifically stomach pain). I’ve found a few things to help me not get “runners stomach” as bad or as often. As of right now, I run in the morning before eating breakfast. This might change once I start doing more difficult runs, but it has helped me get less stomach pain. Also, I try not to eat right before bed and try to have a dinner that won’t sit heavy in my stomach that night or the next morning. I also used to walk hills, because for some reason that would always trigger something. Now that my body has gotten more used to running, I can do hills. When I first started running, I had to make myself go slower than I wanted to go (this helped with runners stomach, form, pacing, being able to run for longer times without rest, and it got me over a slump). Also, sipping on water while I run usually keeps any stomach issues at bay. I’d appreciate any other tips that’s helped anyone else with stomach pain/nausea because I do still get it time to time, and also any tips on being able to run longer before breaks of walking (I can currently do rounds of 2:30 minutes running/1:30 walking if I pace myself, but I’m trying to get faster and run for longer)
Hey guys, your channel has been a great compliment to my relatively new journey into running. I just managed a 2:47 marathon on my 2nd try, 20 months after lacing up. Keep up the great work, you're amazing. ❤ #infinitegame
I’m not a “runner”, but I run often. I kind of enjoy the pain that causes me, when I swim or bike that pain goes away and a new one could appear and that one I also enjoy.
I'm old ,over weight and slow. But now I know it takes me 4km to warm up before a park run ,and a 10 km run is not so hard. I increase weekly distance slowly .
I used to get arch pain 100 meters into a long run lol, I switched to barefoot shoes and instantly fixed that pain out. I dont even recall getting achilles pain, if you not tried barefoot rujnning give it a go
It's definitely worth trying. Unfortunately I have abnormally short Achilles, even after PT and years of yoga. I've tried several times to ease slowly into zero drop, but got a calf or Achilles injury each time. I finally settled on zero drop shoes with a slight heel lift insert, and it's incredible! Barefoot really does depend on body build and the shoes people wear for the other hours of the day. If it can work though, it's wonderful!
Im perpetually sore but i have my first physio tomorrow so that'll help. Also years ago i used running as a punishment or to lose weight and only did it for a couple of weeks at most. Im now officially 2 months in because i like the way it feels and seeing improvements too feels good. Also choccie milk is my recovery drink/brekkie afterwards so its just all pleasant. Dont care about my weight at all. All that matters is i can run cause mentally im worse when i dont
Hahaha loved this, 100% true about how your head effects everything. Lol I ended up writing out all my excuses and the counterpoints to them out to save the morning argument with myself....better lip for nails though is to use a false nail with lash glue when going out, and pretend you can’t see the swelling and bruising elsewhere on your feet. Also to wear a thin layer of the scar cream (I think it’s call stratederm) to protect the nailbed...lol the more recovery tips you know, the less excuses you can make 😂
Crazy how the details may differ with each one of us but overall, we all share the same experiences. I relate to every single point you made, my issue isn’t the toenails though. My kryptonite is my joints of both of my big toes because I have a slight pronation. If I don’t keep my running form 100% in check, I’ll feel the pain for days after long runs or races. lol Running is having little aches and pains here and there but being in tune with your little race car / your body and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
i run in the morning and lift in the evening (to and from work on a bike) i do not look like a runner i once trained off all my muscle till about 68kg at 180cm runs so good but i like doing more than one sport
Inspiring video, glad to know it isn't unusual to experience these things and highlights the wonder of the body's ability to adapt and heal. (BTW, why the masks?)
Thanks for your inspiring Videos and sharing your thoughts on running. When watching the part on toes (8:56) I remembered my own story, I am very much familiar with the problem from the past, but I solved it. I have been using toe freedom shoes for some time now, whether for long runs or longer hikes, and I must say that I have never had any problems with my toenails since then. I was wondering if you ever thought about the concept of toe freedom shoes? Or ever tryed them?
I love your videos ben and Mary 😊 have you got any tips for heel pains?? 😢 ive had plantar fasciitis before, but its really affecting my running now, The first few steps out of bed are the worst☹️ Keep up the great videos 👊
congratulations for the video, very enlightening and makes me happy to understand what happens to me sometimes. I would like to know which race is this that appears at 3:42, night race lots of colored lights... My wife and I plan to run in another country and this race seems like a good candidate... greetings from Brazil to you!!
Yeah I got cramps from lack of salt did 21ks doing slightly less after 2 year hiatus after thyroid packed in. I'd been heavy and my knees were wrecked. Took the weight off and running about 35 minutes now
If you're losing toenails or have toe problems, you most likely are wearing shoes that are too small. Your running shoes should be at least one size bigger than your normal shoes
-former running store employee and 30 year runner who has never lost a toenail.
Yeah so I measure 9.5 us but I find if I want a quick speed shoe I normally go for size 10 which always seems a bit tight to me and so often I end up in size 10.5 regardless of brand ... I always argued with shoe store employees that the size 9.5 or alot of 10s were squeezing my little or big toe even if there was length ahead of them ... Maybe I have a touch wide forefoot but I don't fit wide E shoes although I've picked up some ASICS gt2000 12 in E to give them a try
@@stevros48 measureing feet isn't actually that helpful since all brands and even models of the same brands can size differently. You have to just take each shoe model as it's own sizing. A good rule of thumb is to have about a thumbs' width from the end of the shoe when you're standing up in them.
Altra has saved me
I like the maxim "You shouldn't be always sore or never sore"
Me for years not realizing always sore wasn't normal, actually has like 4 conditions
I love that I'm a runner. It's part of my identity. I'm not particularly good at it but I still do it. I'm a runner!!
Please get a dedicated pair of weightlifting shoes. The raised heel will provide a mechanical advantage for lower body lifts and make sure your feet and ankles have stability. Lifting in running shoes, even a retired pair, is a recipe for injury.
This video really hit home with me. Your channel has been an inspiration in my journey to my first goal, the 5k run, and everything has been aching all over since I started. I'm a bit older at 52, and I've been sitting on my arse the last couple of years and needed a change in life. In July 22, I just started walking daily to prepare myself, and in January this year in the middle of the nordic winter, I put on my running shoes and started very slowly to run/walk, and yesterday I completed my first 5k run without stopping! It took a lot longer than I expected, but I finally did it! Thanks for helping me stay motivated!
Ahh thanks so much, Johan. These are really kind words. Good luck on your journey!
That's amazing.....Well done, Johan!
👏👏👏 well done, mate! I especially like the "took longer than expected" part. It takes mental strength to not get discouraged.
I've painted a toenail on many times, Mary. So true on the "runners body" myth. I frequently have people say, "You must be a runner" yet people I've judged just from thier body type have left me in the dust many times. If you run, then you're a runner.
I’m 8 years into my running life and accepting that some days your legs don’t show up is something that I still struggle with. Thanks for reminding me that it’s a universal condition. Also thanks for reminding me of the importance of being kind to myself. Thanks for all you guys do.👏👏
I had my first run like that yesterday, my legs felt so heavy but then I ended up having my best run yet after pushing through it
During peak training for long distance i found my body comp changed drastically. My body turned softer and i gained a little bit of weight. My body clearly was like hmm this gal might run 20-25 miles tmrw, we gotta store some energy 😂
Wasnt anything long lasting and i had to remember my body was protecting itself, ie protecting me!! And thats so fantastic ❤
🤣🤣this part is annoying haha! I take a week off running & i lose all my weight
@@clarity2115 so annoying right?! Haha
But thankfully short lived
huh. i always thought i was imagining it when i gained weight after a high-mile week
Most likely you've just changed eating habbits. There are no serious ultrarunners with any softness, so that's just a tale, not a real adaptation.
Personally as an ultra runner, I LIKE the fact that i still have curves. That's probably more a result of the tacos and margaritas though. 😂
My body is an instrument, not an ornament - love it 💪🥰
I learnt that from Ross Edgley 😊 hope it helps 👍🏻😊
I wear exclusively 'foot-shaped' shoes now and I don't get any problems with blisters, rubbing or toenail issues. Not for everyone, I'm sure, but something worth looking at for many, I think. Great video as usual :)
Me also. It’s 7 month now, I M running with foot shaped minimal shoes. My feet never feels that’s great. And this 7 month I got no injury.
Indeed, if your toenails fall off your shoes are too small (unless someone stood on your toe with rugby shoes maybe, but that's a story for another time)
I love everything about the running culture - exept the running part itself.
Great message and much appreciated. Love the idea that there are “runners“ and “not runners” regardless of age and body shape. At 51 and well over 100kg I don’t look like a FAST runner (and I’m not) but I do enjoy getting out there and putting in some miles. Had a great 12 Km run in the desert before breakfast yesterday, in fact. Loved it
Instrument vs ornament. That’s a huge distinction. Kind of applies to our lives in general too; do what you know to be right whether or not it looks right to others. Your stellar work on this channel for all these years is astounding and is truly valued & appreciated.
Alot of people get stuck in that "ornament trap" in general. I learned to get over that but when I first started working out I had some nice looking but uncomfortable shoes but now I've got some that are kind of ugly but easy on my feet. I've known some overweight people who wore the wrong clothes because they were self conscious and ended up chafing or pinching.
A hard truth I had to kearn was to accept my body tyoe, I've always been skinny and athletically built, I went to the gym for over a decade atleast five days a week, spent thkusands on protein powders, supplements etc and ate high protein foods constantly trying to get "buff," but it wasn't meant to be. I've accepted now that I'll always be skimny and I'm playing into my strengths as a natural runner.
Great work. Yes absolutely right. Play to your strengths 💪🏼😊
The last piece of advice was really meaningful. I don't look like a 'runner' to normies however I can run fast and have more endurance then normies. And I just have to accept that.
Guys you are fantastic role models. I am 57 and relative new to running (I have always been active with tennis and biking as my key sports) and few months into it I love it. Yesterday, I ran almost 9 km in 65 minutes my longest run ever. I plan to train to run a 5km race at good pace in 6 months. I get so much motivation watching your videos. Keep it up!
Hi! Your videos have taught me to push my limits, and next month I'll be walking a 5k. I was a long distance runner begore I got sick, and I've missed it so much. I'll never be able to run again safely, but the walk is a win in itself.
I run for pain relief, long hard trail runs every day, no toe nails, scarred shins, aches, hunger, but still going strong. Loving your videos.
SOOOO MUCH TRUTH in this video! Runners’ life! Spot on with the way you’re walking down the stairs 😂
Thank you for showing the stairs...48k yesterday. Stairs ...oh dear.
On point #1, you're forgetting people are different. Some have to override what their mind is telling them to train regularly at all. Others (I'm personally in that other category) have to override their mind is telling them to get a bit of necessary recovery. If my brain had its way, I'd be running myself into overtraining time and time again.
This is so true. I'm one of those apparently rare runners who adores cross training days, and fully embraces rest days. I run my races chronically a tad undertrained. I have a bit of imposter syndrome, from reading all the obsessive comments about runners needing to run 6x a week, and hating rest days, etc etc... yet I'm an ultra runner, so I guess I'm really a runner too, just a different type. 😂
I have been running for 2 years (solo, so I had no-one to ask) and believed, until watching this, it was just me. Thank you for making me feel normal
I've always considered myself quite well trained and determined enough to keep it that way, but when I started training for Ironman I finally understood what kind of an instrument our body is and how the limit really only is mentally.
When you push through that limiting mental barrier you understand how much more your body is capable of
I appreciate how he records videos whilst running…makes me want to get up and run! And Mary’s smile is so incredibly contagious and IT TOO makes me want to run!😂 This channel was a great find and thank you for inspiring non-runners like myself to give this a go.
You and Mary are me newest favorite running couple 😍. Thank you for your words of encouragement at the end🙌🙏🥰.
Hugely agree with the last point, Iv had body dysphoria for ever. Lived life like a monk for two years, got down to 61kg and still had belly fat and could not get low enough to see a six pack. Subsequently triathlon performance dipped, so now embrace 70kg and concentrate on performance only.
What’s your height?
@@josephstalin5003 172cm
Love the deep dive into the psychological stuff at the start. I've touched a lot on this on my channel! Running my 30th marathon next month and have run for almost 19 years now :) The main tips I would give runners of all abilities are - STRETCH, take vitamins and supplements, make physios your friends, don't always trust doctors, 3 x quality sessions a week - long run, hills, speed sessions, don't compare yourself or your times to other runners, REST DAYS. Peace!
@4:20 For me, I found that pelvic floor exercises helped me a lot with my gut issues. Hopefully it helps some older runners too!
#8!! 😅 Currently sporting two black big toenails - souvenirs from the Boston Marathon, and just waiting for one, possibly both, to fall off eventually.
If you’re losing toenails you’re wearing the wrong shoes! I’ve ran trails for years and run on the road every other day for at least 10k and never have had issues like what was said here. Keep them trimmed and don’t overlook them!!
Watching this today for the second time. I definitely needed the reminder that any body can be a runner's body.
New to the running community (4 months) I had so many questions and concerns you’ve covered them all In 11:20 🙏
Thank you for this video! I couldn't understand why some days my legs feel amazing, and some others they just don't want to work with me, even with the same amount of rest, sleep and food. Now I understand it happens to everyone and I feel so much better! Thank you! I think I will try to take advantage of these "better" leg days and just do my minimum plan on the "worse" days and try not to beat myself over it
Omg the toe nails!!
I have a big toe nail that bruises then partially grows - dies then another nail starts to grow under the dead one … it’s gross 🤣🤣
7:33 I find strength training or low volume sprints help to push the proper alignment muscles to keep things together so the pain rarely shows.
Ran twice yesterday. Just woke up with a really painful achilles heel! 😢😂 fingers crossed its nothing serious.
Sounds like you may be heel striking ...
@@user-vg8ox3he1i Happens with midfoot strike too.
Fingers crossed! Hope it’s ok soon 😊👍🏻
Really helpful to know that we share these Harsh realities. I always thought that my body was not designed for running when I started because of pains, niggles and injuries. Took me a while to accept its part of the game 😅
he had niggles in his legs~
When you stood at the top of the stairs! oh thats me many times a month! trying to take a little weight off the legs on the way down!
Not sure how you do this but you just reassured me that 7 or 8 things that I thought were "just me" are in fact just part of being a runner!
Great video again, thank you.🏍
Really nice video. As a runner of about... God. Almost 40 years now, I'm less competitive (don't really care about races anymore) but more happily addicted than ever.
An extension tip from the first part - the mental battle. If feeling particularly crap (this excludes actual injuries of course), make a deal with your brain. The deal is - just run a Km, and give yourself permission to stop and walk home if you still feel just as crap after that 1km.
98% of the time you'll be feeling good enough by then to (happily) keep going, but it's also VERY important that those 2% of times you still feel really bad, that's not you being lazy or your mind "winning". Your body does need a rest. So stop, walk home and... rest.
The "deal with my brain" technique has helped me get out the door so many times over the years I've lost count, and I do think it's a practical way to also look after yourself.
Good content that hits home. It's good hearing that our experiences are not unique. Our brains are sure good at tossing us into a pity party pit thinking we're the only ones going thru these challenges. Keep up the good work and thanks for the time ya'll invest in others!
#7 hit home with me. I intermittent fast most days of the week and enjoy running fasted in the morning. I've found focusing on whole foods has helped. I also make sure I've got a large amount of fresh fruit and cooked chicken ready for me at home after my long runs on the weekend. I also start fueling 30 minutes and every 30 minutes into my long runs even though I'm going out fasted. Your channel has been super helpful. Keep the great content coming!
One word for this video - QUALITY ⭐️
You’re both fab.
Glad you mentioned number 6 Ben. I am about a decade older than you and believe me it doesn't get any easier in regards to morning soreness. Once I get moving though it tends to fix itself but I am definitely gimpy. For a non contact sport, running can be rough on the body. And yes, being hungry is part of the deal too. Fortunately in my 25 years of running I've never lost a toenail. One other body transformation I've noticed is that often times runners get more pronounced veins. I think it is an adaption for cooling the body, lower body fat, and better blood flow. Good advice and I enjoy tour content.
I needed this video, especially the last point. Comparison is the thief of joy.
This video was tremendously helpful!! Thank you so much and may you both continue to shine your light :)
Ran a marathon with metatarsal injuries and been off of running for a month road and mountain biking which has been immensely helpful in my training and recovery
That’s wild you were injured by your palm rotated because I’ve been feeling that I need to have my left hand closed and right hand open in order to stride properly and avoid flaring up an injury. I was convinced I was crazy but maybe not haha
Glad I’m not the only that aches in the morning….
Thank you for the honesty!!!
Great video! Again! I do think though that that thing glowing up at 4:07 is not the stomach but the liver.
Glad I wasn't the only one that noticed that.
I was also just going to mention that. Definitely the liver and not the stomach.
Yep you’re probably right. But it’s in the general vicinity and I like to keep people on their toes 😂
@@ThisMessyHappy 😂
Being tired after a long day in the car, I decided to spend the evening on RUclips. But I stopped your video after point 1 and went for a run. Which felt great.
So if you ask yourself, if you have an impact on other people, I can at least clearly confirm this for myself today.
Thanks a lot!
Great insight again 👍. Those stairs got me 🤣... every morning I feel like a really old lady tip toeing down. One hour later I am off flying trails.
Thx for your great work with this channel 👍!
You can outrun a bad diet. for a short time :) but if you run more you generally will be more mindful of your diet over time. Because your body will remind you the next day's run if you had too much greasy food, not enough carbs, or loads of alcohol the previous night. So you tend to cheat/go bad less often.
A runner is a person who runs days in, days out. There will be pain, there will be gain. Lousy days, and euphoric days. Enjoy the later, grind out the former.
Ben, I loved #6. I often think I'm a bit odd, or doing things wrong because I hurt every morning! Swimming and yoga definitely help, but I'm glad I'm not the only one (sorry!) Thanks for another great video.
Ha ha we’re all there. Part of the job 😂
Diarrhea, toe nails falling off, joints in excruciating pain….yep…running is a healthy endeavour.
Great to know I am in the running club,all of the video is applicable. Always have the wipes with you too😮
Ow thank you for such an honest an inspirational video. I haven't been running for a few years but I am going to get out in the morning and see what happens. 👍
on the toe nail issue. I can this. I have never lost a toe nail. As a life long runner from 5k CC in high school and after to 100M mountain ultras I given my toe nails plenty of chances to jump off the train and into the bin. I think the in my case, it may be because I keep the nails super short. I can't reasonably come to another conclusion yet. So maybe some of you just need to trim the toes nail back further so it isn't bumping into the front of the shoe and killing it. My toe nails never take a beating because they are basically out of reach. just my 2 bits.
Bad fitting shoes. That's how
The same for me. I have couple toenails black right now but that's because someone stepped on them in soccer cleats during the game... And never because of running.
Great to see Mary’s smile of pride holding the trophy. 😊 Well done Mary 👏 great vid again keep up the great work and motivation.
Would you consider making an 'All about Thailand' video or something along those lines? It would be great to hear your experience and opinions before planning a holiday there!
Thank you for saying any body shape that turns up is a runners body. Even at a healthy weight, I am literally curvy with wide hips. I thought this meant I couldn't be a runner. Ill prob never be elite, but if Im running, then I'm a runner. Thank you!!
The "ducking in the bushes" happened to me back in 2019. I felt the...ahem....urge and knew I was too far from sanctuary to make it. It was a club trail run and I ducked into a quiet spot. Thank god for dried grass. Leaving that there. Loved the formula 1 and horse dung analogy, made me laugh.
Excellent video..particularly interested in the hip story…I have a little bit of a hip thing on one side but I like to swing my arms from time to time too…didn’t know they could be related..good tip!💪
Running is so weird, it’s the only addiction where pretty much everybody admires you and pats you on the back for destroying yourself.
"You're an instrument, not an ornament" I'm stealing this 🥹♥️
Please do! I did too 😂
Not sure where you are located but I can’t imagine running in Thailand. I’ve spent a good amount of time there and it’s just so hot and humid! Good for you both to endure!
You are wonderful, thanks for existing!
I’m a new runner, and I have to say it’s nice to know I’m not alone in any of these (specifically stomach pain). I’ve found a few things to help me not get “runners stomach” as bad or as often.
As of right now, I run in the morning before eating breakfast. This might change once I start doing more difficult runs, but it has helped me get less stomach pain. Also, I try not to eat right before bed and try to have a dinner that won’t sit heavy in my stomach that night or the next morning. I also used to walk hills, because for some reason that would always trigger something. Now that my body has gotten more used to running, I can do hills. When I first started running, I had to make myself go slower than I wanted to go (this helped with runners stomach, form, pacing, being able to run for longer times without rest, and it got me over a slump). Also, sipping on water while I run usually keeps any stomach issues at bay. I’d appreciate any other tips that’s helped anyone else with stomach pain/nausea because I do still get it time to time, and also any tips on being able to run longer before breaks of walking (I can currently do rounds of 2:30 minutes running/1:30 walking if I pace myself, but I’m trying to get faster and run for longer)
Great advice. Makes a lot of sense. You guys are awesome.
Hey guys, your channel has been a great compliment to my relatively new journey into running. I just managed a 2:47 marathon on my 2nd try, 20 months after lacing up.
Keep up the great work, you're amazing. ❤ #infinitegame
I’m not a “runner”, but I run often. I kind of enjoy the pain that causes me, when I swim or bike that pain goes away and a new one could appear and that one I also enjoy.
Your videos are just amazing always so interesting 😊
Hi Ben. Thank you. Superb information and advice.
Great video as always, you two! And these are definitely truths! Sooner or later, every runner experiences this stuff.
Best Channel ever 🎉
I'm old ,over weight and slow. But now I know it takes me 4km to warm up before a park run ,and a 10 km run is not so hard. I increase weekly distance slowly .
Heck yeah, I hurt all the time. It’s just a part of life. Love running though and won’t stop.
'Anybody can get around a marathon' I've heard. Yes, but there are those that can and there are those that do.
Thank You to you both. Its great that you always give thought to your RUclips content.
I used to get arch pain 100 meters into a long run lol, I switched to barefoot shoes and instantly fixed that pain out. I dont even recall getting achilles pain, if you not tried barefoot rujnning give it a go
It's definitely worth trying. Unfortunately I have abnormally short Achilles, even after PT and years of yoga. I've tried several times to ease slowly into zero drop, but got a calf or Achilles injury each time. I finally settled on zero drop shoes with a slight heel lift insert, and it's incredible! Barefoot really does depend on body build and the shoes people wear for the other hours of the day. If it can work though, it's wonderful!
Im perpetually sore but i have my first physio tomorrow so that'll help.
Also years ago i used running as a punishment or to lose weight and only did it for a couple of weeks at most.
Im now officially 2 months in because i like the way it feels and seeing improvements too feels good.
Also choccie milk is my recovery drink/brekkie afterwards so its just all pleasant. Dont care about my weight at all. All that matters is i can run cause mentally im worse when i dont
Always encouraging, informative and entertaining. Thank you.
"Would you fuel a formula 1 car with horse manure?" As i eat my 4th brownie of the day.
Got super into running for half a year (till winter). Didn’t have any issues that I can remember outside of a mild addiction to it.
Hahaha loved this, 100% true about how your head effects everything. Lol I ended up writing out all my excuses and the counterpoints to them out to save the morning argument with myself....better lip for nails though is to use a false nail with lash glue when going out, and pretend you can’t see the swelling and bruising elsewhere on your feet. Also to wear a thin layer of the scar cream (I think it’s call stratederm) to protect the nailbed...lol the more recovery tips you know, the less excuses you can make 😂
I needed this video!
Nice to see I'm not the only one who goes down stairs in the morning like a 1950's robot. 😂
Crazy how the details may differ with each one of us but overall, we all share the same experiences.
I relate to every single point you made, my issue isn’t the toenails though. My kryptonite is my joints of both of my big toes because I have a slight pronation. If I don’t keep my running form 100% in check, I’ll feel the pain for days after long runs or races. lol
Running is having little aches and pains here and there but being in tune with your little race car / your body and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Had the leg issue today on a 12k run. Felt great through 7k then they just decided to die.
i run in the morning and lift in the evening (to and from work on a bike)
i do not look like a runner
i once trained off all my muscle till about 68kg at 180cm runs so good but i like doing more than one sport
Inspiring video, glad to know it isn't unusual to experience these things and highlights the wonder of the body's ability to adapt and heal. (BTW, why the masks?)
nr9 love it!
All about hybrid training for me.
Thanks for your inspiring Videos and sharing your thoughts on running. When watching the part on toes (8:56)
I remembered my own story, I am very much familiar with the problem from the past, but I solved it.
I have been using toe freedom shoes for some time now, whether for long runs or longer hikes, and I must say that I have never had any problems with my toenails since then. I was wondering if you ever thought about the concept of toe freedom shoes? Or ever tryed them?
My advice is to run long, slow and at least three / four times a week!
I love your videos ben and Mary 😊 have you got any tips for heel pains?? 😢 ive had plantar fasciitis before, but its really affecting my running now,
The first few steps out of bed are the worst☹️
Keep up the great videos 👊
congratulations for the video, very enlightening and makes me happy to understand what happens to me sometimes.
I would like to know which race is this that appears at 3:42, night race lots of colored lights... My wife and I plan to run in another country and this race seems like a good candidate... greetings from Brazil to you!!
Yeah I got cramps from lack of salt did 21ks doing slightly less after 2 year hiatus after thyroid packed in. I'd been heavy and my knees were wrecked. Took the weight off and running about 35 minutes now
Brilliant
The stomach thing is one of the reasons I prefer trails. 😂
Also I like running with my dog.
I've been runing for 10 years and never have I lost a nail
Never seen a runner or a bicyclist with a body I admire so I have been taking up swimming and rockclimbing (they got good physiques).
Swollen veiny forearms are hot?
But Michael Phelps, nuff said #nohomo