8 Hacks For Your Next Run | How To Run Without Stopping!

We’ve all been there! Whether we’re just starting out on our running journey, or a seasoned professional, we've had times when it’s challenging enough just to keep going! We thought we’d run through 8 top tools to help you keep running when all you want to do is stop!
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We’ve all been there! Whether we’re just starting out on our running journey, or a seasoned professional, we've had times when it’s challenging enough just to keep running! This could be physical, or it could be mental.
Those first few runs can really be quite tricky, and the challenge really is to try and get to the
stage where you can complete the whole run without stopping, so we thought we’d run through 8 top tools to help you keep running, when all you want to do is stop!
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[@paulmelde919]

One mental technique not mentioned is to focus on a landmark that you can see down the road or trail rather than think about the entire distance. Once you achieve the chosen landmark then pick a new one. Keep doing this until you have completed the run.

[@THX-wc2jo]

Good one! Especially regular markers like telephone poles or something regular on a road

[@annaseyfert4541]

Done this :D lying to myself for half my run xD

[@m.p6926]

What if you’re running on a treadmill?

[@emmapringle1945]

@@m.p6926 you could do it by distance so if your running 5k you could say your goal is 0.5 each time so if you have done 3k youe next goal is 3.5k

[@thepsychologist8159]

Well in all fairness, there's a stack of things they could have added but there's a thing I like to call the 'sensibility measure'. On another matter however, what I can't stand is when someone uses the word 'hack'. They could have easily said '8 tips for your next run'. Whatever will they be saying in 100 years?

[@katesmiles4208]

As a new runner stopping is the enemy. Slowing down the pace then beefing it up again works much better for me as it strengthens my ability to dig deep and not giveup.

[@aliasgharkhoyee9501]

Yeah, couldn't agree more, it's not easy to restart after stopping. Much easier to just slow down, there's virtually no limit to how slow you can go (and thus how long you can keep running) if you're in that easy fat burning mode.

[@spsxssd86]

I think when your new there is a fear of not being able to reach the finish line so you don't want to stop. I will walk for a segment only if I had preplanned it, otherwise like you said just turn down the speed a bit

[@thepsychologist8159]

Sometimes you just need to stop ... and that's OK. When I get back into running and in the earlier-mid stages (just when I think I'm making good progress) I'll go for a 5km run (for example) and I'll just stop at 3km. Perhaps I've overloaded my body or it just needs a rest. However, what I do in these situations is I then turn the run into interval training. After stopping at 3km, I'll walk for 500 metres, run 150m at 60-70%, walk a bit to recover, then repeat until I reach 5km. Oh, and never judge yourself if you do stop (even as a seasoned runner) - the body is dynamic, it does weird sh!t sometimes. There have been times this has happened to me, then the next day I'll go for a run and I'm like Forrest Gump ... I just keep running. And for the record, I'm a sub-90 minute half-marathon runner.

[@zt2058]

@@thepsychologist8159 thank you so much!

[@mslissa5793]

@@thepsychologist8159 thank you for your honesty. Its uplifting

[@taram9880]

As a kind of new runner, there’s a few things that keeps me motivated. 1: pick a spot, like a rock or tree in front of you, and run to it, then pick another. 2: use the motto "pain is temporary, but regret lasts forever" 3: when going up a hill, stare at the ground and pretend its a flat 4: try breathing in and out of your nose at a slow constant speed as long as you can at the start 5: try not to stop during a run, just slow down for a bit, then continue running 6: act like every part of the run is the beginning

[@MrBazzyK]

Watched this literally 12 hours ago and today ran 4k without stopping, thank you!

[@Alexehrh]

Miles? Dam.

[@MrBazzyK]

@@Alexehrh I'm not The Flash 😂

[@Hola-yz9wn]

Not helpful if you could run 3.9k before watching this.🤣

[@edithalice8425]

Awesome! I’ve got a 3km race soon bc I came 1st for the next round for cross country so I need to practice more

[@user-hv3tg6nf3n]

@@Alexehrh mm 😂

[@hyenaswine]

When you want to quit, tell yourself, "pain is just weakness leaving the body." :)

[@andrewsasamoah652]

Cap

[@thelaC100]

Pretty sure the Kenyan shuffle is my full blown run pace .

[@texas4648]

Same

[@killingheros3554]

Even a walk pace to do an ultra marathon would kill you. Ultra marathon runners are even more impressive, imagine doing that?

[@jmr9735]

lol Mine, too. I keep seeing videos popping up talking about doing slower runs and stuff. My running only knows one speed, and that's S-L-O-W, "slogging", really. I keep trying, though. Maybe I'll be mildly decent someday.

[@trinigyul7507]

So far I can run 15K without stopping! 😃 **edit** now 18k 🔥 half marathon here I come!

[@christinam935]

That’s amazing!

[@ricandrew4391]

wow

[@hunteryoungblood649]

But your a cat

[@trinigyul7507]

@@hunteryoungblood649 I'm not a cat! I'm an american attorney who can't take his zoom filter off! 😂😂😂

[@79987]

How??

[@6kmanu]

did 11km without stopping. ive only ran twice in my life but i guess cycling 6days a week helped me.

[@thepsychologist8159]

It just comes down to what you want to achieve. I've been a dedicated endurance cyclist and I've also been a dedicated endurance runner. Personally, I think it's easier for a good runner to be a good cyclist, but a lot harder for a good cyclist to be a good runner. Endurance running is a different beast altogether. But for sure, if you're a dedicated cyclist you should definitely be able to run 11km without stopping. When I was rehabbing after foot surgery, I spent most of my time on the bike, with only about 40% running, and I ran a half-marathon without stopping. However, it was much slower than my best time because I didn't have the muscle and heart development and core strength endurance running gives you.

[@AMarie2326]

Lmao I’m a Kenyan and i always run slow Didn’t even know it’s called a Kenyan Shuffle

[@soroushm9820]

i guess running is just in your genes

[@samdimery]

a kenyan running slow is like the average person flat out sprinting

[@baiyobaijamki4694]

wacha uwongo hata hauja wahi kimbia

[@thepsychologist8159]

@@baiyobaijamki4694 How do you know he/she is lying?

[@Itsmeyourdad666]

The Kenyan Shuffle is how I ran a lot of my cross country meets in HS. I’d start out very slow then progressively start passing everyone

[@boystainey]

My issue with getting into running is as though the military has ruined it for me. Our PT test is a 2 mile run at what I would call an uncomfortable pace. I’ve really had to work on slowing down during my personal runs and remind myself I’m not taking a fitness test right now. I want to build up for actually road racing, but I still battle with gassing myself out too early from the “go go go” attitude I had in the service. Progress, progress, progress.

[@yaeshalatae2819]

Thissssss!

[@maxmeyers1613]

Don’t make this about YOU

[@aroundandround]

Most people can quickly (within a month) get to a point where they can run practically indefinitely almost like walking once they learn how to run really slow. “Practically” is key because you probably can’t even walk forever even though it may seem like it. Remember running just means not keeping both feet on the ground, but it doesn’t come with any minimum speed limit. Of course there’s nothing wrong with stopping to take walk breaks. As a beginner, you will likely even find that running hard interspersed with brief walk breaks actually makes you faster on overall average pace (even including the walk portions). Speed is a secondary concern and I’d even say irrelevant unless you are racing. Just jog happily, longer and longer, until you are beginning to get bored, at which point you can work on speed to make it more interesting.

[@carliene9389]

You said it all

[@pobg]

Here my top 5 1: pace yourself 2: pace yourself 3: pace yourself 4: pace yourself 5: pace yourself Bonus tip: pace yourself

[@snrnsjd]

What that means ? Keeping constant Speed?

[@pobg]

@@snrnsjd find the comfortable pace you can hold for as long as you can and stick with it.

[@mahdavimail]

I was preferring to run with a friend when I was young because I thought running alone was boring. But now at 45 I prefer to run without anyone and any music, so that I can focus on my run without racing with anyone and improve incrementally and avoiding injury 😅

[@averyjohnstone2013-vw4jj]

I think that believing in yourself and thinking positively and having high expectations for yourself can help you a lot! I remember winning a race when I had told myself that I would go very well and win!!

[@jenny127832]

Thank you guys!!! I already worked my way up to nonstop long runs but this is such a great tool to share with my friends who I’ve coerced to join me.

[@jefffeldman4730]

I do run,walk and love it. Helps my recovery

[@dem-blades]

Been running for about 4 months slowly builing up my distance up to about 4 miles now (I'm 51 so don't laugh lol) about 3 times a week. Some runs I feel great and full of energy and sometimes I feel like my legs are lead and at times barely crawling round. Any advice tia

[@carlosrosales1712]

It’s a part of conditioning I would say. If you had a really good run a day or two before, it will be much harder to repeat that so soon, but keep trying to put in a good effort and eventually you will build the resistance

[@kenl.3298]

How much could you run in the beginning?

[@fleabalzary331]

Dude is running longer than I can. But I've been running for less than a month and I'm able to run for 2.15 miles straight. That is my record, im a teenager and yet you can still run farther than me.

[@Cryptosifu]

Take longer breaks between runs

[@fleabalzary331]

After 1 week I was able to finally hit my goal of jogging for 30 minutes straight 😼 my new record is 2.53 miles

[@alanhillier1033]

Wow....will definitely give these tips a go,cheers👍🏼

[@meensbeans_]

Really enjoyed this video style! Thanks guys!

[@sabergun]

That narrow grassy road you guys seem to frequent is amazing visually

[@MegaModyx]

Very helpful. Thank you guys.

[@SBoots29]

Good tips and I do you most of them. As for running with friend. Alternate leaders. If you plan to do 10K you only have to set pace every other Kilometre. This makes it seem to go by quicker, never have to worry about holding the other person up. Agreement must be in place prior. Never got the name of the new presenter. I am sure you introduced him before, He is a good fit.

[@HazaEgg]

managed to run my first 5k in 49:00 i was unfit and mentally wasnt happy about it, so im fixing it. Im in love with running already and so excited to see improvements coming as ive already seen massive improvements in only one month

[@gtn]

Whoop whoop! 🎉 Welcome to the club. You know where we are for all your running tips!

[@TheWorldnUs]

Awesome! Keep up the great work. I’ve just started up running a couple of weeks ago and am addicted.

[@edwardpittar648]

What a great video - thanks. Where in England were those shots of the undulating hills? Beautiful!

[@lwittrock1]

Excellent Video!

[@EzraWithAnA]

Thank you this is useful as I'm returning to running after a bad trap injury. Definitely needed some fresh ideas. Thanks all.

[@tylercummings8653]

It does get dangerous in the trap

[@DeanPattrick]

This year I’ve transitioned to SwimRun and now in the winter trail running, it’s really inspired me to run more and further. So changing it up really helps.

[@kaushal_kumar121]

Hi

[@today-nl]

Great video as always!

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GyulaJentetics]

Brill ideas 💡Thanks 😊

[@cwalker1569]

What are your thoughts on interval running (Jeff Galloway's methodology)? I use it all the time

[@RS-sc2zr]

Thankyou 🙌

[@GrenadR]

I like having my head forward but my eyes are looking at the ground, helps me shut my mind off and just keep going I think.

[@bikeanddogtrips]

the new guy is a natural born host/presenter.

[@ricey6667]

I think he's been here before more than once. (not certain tho)

[@Kmnttr]

I miss Fraser :(

[@THX-wc2jo]

I miss Fraser too! But Sam is great. Where is Fraser??

[@oraclepiiam5862]

I don’t like running with people. Music 🎶 does it for me.

[@fc4660]

And I can’t hear my breathing which puts me off!

[@valeriag9443]

@@anna-mariawagner I’m not sure because “puts me off” can be used in many ways but I think she’s trying to say that it gets her out of the zone she’s in while running or it’s annoying. I’m American and don’t know her nationality but I think this is what she means

[@valeriag9443]

Same whenever I had to do a mile in school I would try to run with my friends but I’d get annoyed because I don’t want to leave them alone but if I run slower than my okay pace my legs start to hurt

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

@@anna-mariawagner Ever did a "B2"-test online? That'll do. ;)

[@marquisdelafayette3333]

I recommend a game/exercise tracker called zombies,run basically it gives audio and storyline to encourage your running. theres nothing that makes you run faster than hearing zombies right behind you.

[@sammitchell2139]

I’m tryna bump my music thooo

[@realgianellacerriteno6671]

Legit have to check that out!🤣

[@danendesign]

@@sammitchell2139 zombies run runs in the background so you can still listen to music!

[@amandamyers3307]

I love that app!

[@Ze-Germanzuk]

Just want to say thanks for these videos, I completed my first ever sub 30min 5k last weekend!

[@gtn]

That is awesome! Keep it up 💪

[@mirondavis1981]

Hi guys. Dig your channel, very helpful in a lot of ways. I thought I could run until I started researching running. I have been struggling to break through some barriers. I'm illuded by the sub 6min p/km on my 10k runs. Can't seem to figure out exactly what the problem is. I have enough power to maintain my pace on the uphills and control my speed on the downhills. I never stop during my runs, probably cause my pace is so slow, should I increase my pace and take breaks or just carry on with more road work mixed with strength work?

[@leighsteen2938]

Took 3 months before I smashed hills without walking and stopping during a run now running 14km without stopping

[@l33mcl]

Something that worked for me. Leave the smart watch at home and keep off strava. Worked for me to get the pre determined distance completed without stopping or worrying I wasn’t as fast as the big fat lad on strava who is lightning fast.

[@aadavanelangovan1630]

My mental technique? I run like I'm going to be shot, like a cop is chasing me. It's not for everyone lmao, but it works for me:)

[@joemama-hn4hn]

I’ve been practicing running for a couple week and couldn’t even run to the end of the street but now I can’t run .6 of a mile without stopping and I am seeing improvements but I feel ashamed for not being even able to run a mile

[@THX-wc2jo]

Walking the uphills is a great idea! Never thought of that for slow/recovery runs. Also - is there particular form for Kenyan Shuffle?? Or just run ultra-slow?? Thanks Mark and Sam!

[@CaptainBrash]

Finding a flat route! xD They are all hilly in Wales. (Unless you live in South Wales)

[@Catcrumbs]

Run-walk strategy needs more emphasis here. I find it very helpful in maintaining a consistent pace whether I'm trying to run faster, further or slower than usual.

[@victoria7488]

i just need to run a 2k for cross country without stopping lol. it's my first year running so i'm very inexperienced- but i'll get there

[@taram9880]

same for cross country aah any luck?

[@endasloan6513]

I ran a half marathon yesterday without stooping

[@aritul4942]

Splendid!

[@lifeuncovered6188]

Great

[@HikingFeral]

I'm A Beginner and there's a really long, fairly steep hill on my route. It's really hampering my confidence about being able to run without stopping. I don't want to completely remove it and run another route, as I want to be able to run for miles and miles and I live in a bowl essentially. The tip about sometimes picking a very flat run is one I'll take in board I think. People beep at me too and shout "TOSSER" lol that's also a massive confidence hit but not much I can do about the chavs in this shit hole.

[@eggplanet1077]

Wtf why would they yell such nasty things

[@Sjb2077]

That hill, go and run that only, do it a few times and you will master it. Our park run has a very steep short hill so I went and ran up it about five times and began to feel like the master of it. It is still draining but I know I can run up it

[@thepsychologist8159]

Sometimes you just need to stop ... and that's OK. When I get back into running and in the earlier-mid stages (just when I think I'm making good progress) I'll go for a 5km run (for example) and I'll just stop at 3km. Perhaps I've overloaded my body or it just needs a rest. However, what I do in these situations is I then turn the run into interval training. After stopping at 3km, I'll walk for 500 metres, run 150m at 60-70%, walk a bit to recover, then repeat until I reach 5km. Oh, and never judge yourself if you do stop (even as a seasoned runner) - the body is dynamic, it does weird sh!t sometimes. There have been times this has happened to me, then the next day I'll go for a run and I'm like Forrest Gump ... I just keep running.

[@hotdogtuxedo2836]

i've been going through almost the same situation and i'm a seasoned runner too lol! i've recently been turning my runs into interval training despite being able to run my usual distance without stopping. it may be because i've been running faster, but the body is weird lol i find myself running like eliud kipchoge on some days while on other days, i have to stop after 2 or 3 kms lol

[@thepsychologist8159]

@@hotdogtuxedo2836 Absolutely. I completed a 21k a month ago (which I overloaded my training to achieve after foot surgery late last year). Afterwards, I scaled my training back to a normal schedule to build up to my next 21k in 2 months. I'd say my fitness/endurance is at about 6/7 at the moment, easily able to run 14km. Last weekend I had every intention to go for a 14k, but I got to 7k and I stopped. Just didn't feel inspired (although I think I chose the wrong breakfast). However, I rested for 5 minutes, then set out for another 7k and completed it comfortably. I had a rest day yesterday, then went out for a 7k today and completely smashed it. One thing I've learned is, never beat yourself up because of one bad run because it's likely the next day you'll run well and the 'bad run' will be a distant memory.

[@hotdogtuxedo2836]

@@thepsychologist8159 last sentence well said man. also yeah, my runs are also kinda dependent on what breakfast i eat lol!!

[@thepsychologist8159]

@@hotdogtuxedo2836 It was a mistake I should have known would cause me grief. I had a banana and blueberry smoothie (with full cream milk) for breakfast. Even though I had it over 2 1/2 hours before I started my warm-up, during the run I just felt heavy and I even started to get a light stitch. It was disappointing, because had I not done that I reckon I would of had a good run. Gotta stay away from dairy products (especially milk) before running. Perhaps if I had used almond milk it would have been different, but still, never again. For some reason, I thought with more time to digest it that I'd be OK. Evidently not. I won't be doing that ever again - although I do drink this when I'm carbo-loading leading up to race day (heaps of carbs in this drink).

[@jennifermcnuttmusic6353]

This is too long, I’m sorry but for someone with time, hope this helps. When starting out, A good tip from a seasoned running friend, do 7 or 5 Min jog and walk one minute especially when warming up or do any number of ways. Or on an off day or recovery day, I go on a slow jog and then run or hike up the hills, walk where I need to and run on the flat areas. I agree with the comments about focus on a landmark, helps me every time. I count my breaths and just focus on that. I stopped taking my phone and music with me a few months ago, I can’t decide about doing that for the half marathon. I’ve been running off and on since Junior high with large gaps in between following other interests. I have run about 5 5ks (?) and 2 10ks, training for a half in Oct ‘21. Great 12 week training online. I recently started again more regularly; 15 mins out and 15 mins back, even if I had to walk for some. I’d go again and once maybe twice a week do 30 mins then up that and then upped to 4 miles a number of times, 5, 5.25, 5.50 and 6 this past Sunday and now it’s actually harder to stop, and start. Messes me up. Working to get faster. Edit month later. I’ve been going 3-4x a week. Hit an 8, 8.5, and 10 miler. Now these weren’t perfect or without breaks from stop lights etc but overall very good. I’m spending now til the end of the year in mostly low heart rate training. I do tempi stuff more and more, try for at least once a week.

[@pelekirokovadaa1139]

I like how you mentioned the Kenyans. We really need to learn from the World Champs too.

[@lovesofw13]

I love running and walk

[@sarapfeifer1386]

Do you have any tips for doing triathlons with asthma and how to pace my self

[@flynnifyable]

I would talk to a PT or trainer as well as your doctor. Lots of different outcomes with asthma, and there are some good preventive medications that can potentially let you run asthma free. Albuterol can cause your heart rate to go too high so working with someone who could monitor how your asthma is triggered would be safer.

[@Jaksa006]

I (16 years old) have 4km run in two days, and don't know how I will survive that. I know that I have no way of winning anything because I will literally run with guys from national team, and I really wasn't in training during covid (~1.5 years) and am only a few months back in. So yeah, hopefully this will help me at least a bit.

[@bhiyaram1111]

I am M AgE 33.Never had any running experience except playing out sports(Basketball,Cricket,badminton volleyball).In lockdown i been to run couple of times..I can easily do 4 kms in 26 mins..Is it slow or good pace ?

[@EnglishwithAjayraj]

Last time I ran 3330m in 21 minutes. I think your's and mine pace is same.

[@sg3495]

I always procrastinate running like I run till this point and I tell myself I'm gonna walk till this point but when I reach that point I say actually im gonna start running at this point and by the time I finish I have walked like a 1/4 of the run Any tips?

[@texm9310]

Cadence breathing amigos Stretch often Biking helps Run with turtle shell✌️ Beat juice to raise your blood oxygen Mary Jane, smoke em if you got em Bring a doggy Hill running Feet turn to yards yards to miles miles turn to more miles more miles become faster distances Run hard when it's hard to run. Can't drive if all the roads are blocked on an evac route. Not everyone has a 4x4, gas doesn't burn forever.

[@juicyblunts]

Today I ran 4.6 km without stopping! And by "without stopping" I mean exactly that! I didn't even walk for any portion. This was my third run, having just started on Sunday. In comparison to my performance on my first two runs, this is practically a miracle. My first run on Sunday was literally my first time since basically high school, so I also had no idea what I was doing. No warm up or cool down, pushed myself to make it to my selected turn around point without stopping, and took a trail which is 60% steep hills 😂 lol you might imagine my discomfort the following morning. After turning back, however, I walked about 50% of the way - though I pushed myself to run for the uphill sections and allowed myself to walk the downhill ones. So basically I did everything wrong. Monday rolled around, I got up at 4:30am for the second day in a row, had a quick coffee and forced my broken body out the door. My performance on this second run was abysmal. I again forced myself to reach the turnaround point before allowing myself to walk - this is 2.3 km from where I start. Then again on the return trip I spent a lot of it walking, but this time it was probably more like 75%, but still ensuring that I was running for every inclined stretch of the trail. By mid day I was beginning to feel my mistakes really taking their toll, as my legs began to nearly constantly buckle beneath me. I knew for sure that there would be hell to pay. Well yesterday was not a great day folks. I barely moved an inch after foolhardy attempts to take the day early in had proven to be a reckless strategy, only draining what little strength my legs were physically capable of mustering. I suffered intense pangs of excruciating pain throughout every tense fiber in my legs, coupled with constant buckling under my weight, forcing me to put a lot of stress on my knees just to win a few steps. Since there was not much hope of being mobile, I figured I'd watch some informative videos on running. This video helped me think about things differently. I like how the idea of walking the inclines and running the easier parts can help improve the overall time spent running, rather than concentrating on how hard I'm working during the run. Less work over longer time could add up to more work overall, which would be optimal. There was lots of helpful insight in this and other videos that I wish I'd taken time to acquire before damaging my body the way that I did. I was down in the dumps all day yesterday because I physically couldn't run. I made a commitment to wake up at 4:30am, go for a run, workout and be productive for the rest of the day, but I was unable to physically fulfill that promise to myself and it really put me down. So today, although I still feel sore beyond belief, I still have wobbly, unstable legs beneath me, I got up at 4:30am for the fourth day in a row, against the desperate plea from within to just roll over and go back to sleep. I stretched and warmed up, and then I ran at a reasonable pace. I made it all the way to my turnaround point without stopping, and this time I did not stop the entire way back as well, after which I properly cooled down and stretched, then hopped in the bath filled with the coldest water I could receive from the faucet. Wasn't pleasant for several reasons, but I can already feel the relief in my leg muscles, and it's only been an hour since I got out. Well dear reader, if you actually made it this far then I salute you. The moral of this rant is to be smart and take care of your body. Do not be an idiot like me, learn from my experience please, as I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy the pain that I endured thanks to my ignorance and stupidity. But the other takeaway is that anybody can do anything they put their mind to, seeing as how just 4 days ago I was a depressed, fat, lazy, unmotivated and unhappy sack of s**t. But after looking at myself and at my life, and realizing the insane differences between what and where I am vs what and where I want to be, I made a promise to myself that I will do better from now on. That I will do everything I can do, to transform myself into the version of myself that I feel compelled to be. I will no longer run from discomfort, but rather I will seek it out and I will embrace it, and I will become stronger every single day. So if you're the same as 4 days ago me, then I recommend you do the same. Not get up at 4:30 and run, but examine yourself and examine your life. Put away the distractions and confront yourself, you can only get stronger - giving into your lesser self is already as weak as you can get. Find out where you want to be and make it happen. You're suffering anyways, so why not choose to suffer with purpose?

[@juicyblunts]

Day 5, run #4 - up at 4:30am and ran 5.3km without stopping, scoring an average pace 5 seconds better than yesterday's. Legs still feeling a little bit 'clumsy' and somewhat tight, but soreness seems to be in retreat. Aiming for 6km tomorrow, I'll update with what I actually achieve.

[@juicyblunts]

Day 6, run #5 - My mind fought tooth and nail against me this morning. From dreaming up every imaginable excuse to not get up at 4:30, to trying to convince me to give up for nearly the entire run. But I ignored it. Not only did I ignore it, I smiled and pushed myself harder in response to each weak thought that entered my mind. And as a result, today I made it to 5.97km without stopping 😂 (that .03km shortfall from my goal of 6km was due to my poor judgment of how far ~350m should be). My average pace per km was 2 seconds better than yesterday's, putting me at an average 7s/km faster than 2 days ago. I will push harder tomorrow and see if I can make it to 7. It might be doable if I put off my morning coffee until after the run, as I was definitely feeling a bit nauseous today and had a few moments where I was sure that coffee was about to come back up. Will update again tomorrow with my results.

[@juicyblunts]

Day 7, run #6 - The voice in my head chose again to protest my every move this morning. How terribly I wished to go back to sleep and forget about my promise. But that voice won't win, no matter what clever excuses it may dream up. I smashed my distance and total run duration records from my previous run. Today I did not manage to set a faster time for either 1km or for 5km, my times for both from yesterday will hold onto that spot for now. That said, I made it to 6.5km today, no stopping. I will continue pushing myself to go further and further, until I reach my next milestone of 10km, then 15km after that. Once I can run 15km without stopping, I will bring out the weight vest and begin again, pushing harder every day until I can manage 15km with 40 extra pounds, no stopping. At that point, I will then switch out the weight vest for a ruck, and again push myself to make it that 15km, this time loaded down with 80 pounds of extra weight. I will train so hard that basic military training will seem like a vacation when I get there. And I will get there.

[@nyanyulauger1009]

Why so long

[@capitcha]

be proud of yourself

[@abuyahoo2471]

Bro try hot water with ginger and lemon before running 🏃‍♀️💪💪💪

[@MrCav35]

Add a touch of Turmeric, black pepper and a pinch of salt to that :)

[@anima6035]

Why? What black.magic?

[@CheeseBurger_mwaa]

Well, guess ill be grinding my miles🔥🔥

[@betonitrini4643]

During a long run, sometimes we have to stop to drink water, for example. How long this pause must be to affect the effects of this particular workout? Three one minute stops during a 90 minutes run to drink affects the results of the workout?

[@brooklynbound1000]

My whole run ends up being the shuffle.

[@julianuga]

I was out for a run the other day and needed to stop for a sec. The moment I began running again I got dizzy. Stopping during a run is evil I tell you

[@hollandp9606]

Enjoy the scenery. What’s around the next corner?

[@outlaw2725]

I cant run longer than 10 mins but i guess 4k is goal :D

[@harvey164]

I have alot of foot pain on the sole of the foot, is this due to my severs disease? It's the main thing preventing me from running more and better

[@InDieTasten]

Were you able to figure out a solution to your pain?

[@harvey164]

@@InDieTasten No I wasn't, I still run, it just hurts after 2+ miles

[@InDieTasten]

@@harvey164 It might be your severs disease. It could also be plantar fascitis. Maybe stretching and massaging your plantar fascia and keeping more rest days between runs could help you. I'd certainly try if the pain was holding me back.

[@InDieTasten]

oh, and proper foot striking helps your plantar fascia too. I had similar issues to yours when I was still heel striking

[@mariwashereeee]

I tried pacing and I ran a 5k without stopping after watching this video

[@richardparis8738]

I run a 10K 65 minutes

[@maddynoctor7491]

I’m literally watching this the day before I have to run a mile for p.e at school 😂

[@hadrianaugustus5712]

Give us an update

[@maddynoctor7491]

@@hadrianaugustus5712 got 3rd with an 8 minute mile and a medal for my performance (don’t know how, I felt like I was gonna die)

[@jordanklingsporn763]

What year are you?

[@maddynoctor7491]

@@jordanklingsporn763 yr10

[@yvonnengulu2039]

Here because of the Kenyan shuffle😎

[@isaakschroeder6879]

I’m 11 years old I’m about to run my 800 metre race tomorrow. I hope this helps. One more thing, what footstrike do I use?

[@taram9880]

You’re well spoken! How did the 800 go?

[@antisocial8464]

Only thing that wants me to stop are my knees

[@usmansikandar8022]

Cant run more than 1Km without stopping:( Pain in legs and breathing too heavily

[@download882]

I feel you on this one, i used to run between 5/10k without stopping, catched the great covid-19 now i struggle with 1km

[@download882]

@HolmVik I was able to run 40 ish minutes continues but slower then my "normal" then i took the corona vaccine and lost a bit off my progress again so i can run like 20 mins take a break and then another 20... progress is slow but its there....

[@GrenadR]

About two years ago I couldn't run 1k without stopping too. Now 2 years later (on and off running, mostly off) I can run 16k without stopping although I struggled and pushed through a lot! Reason I couldn't run 1k non stop was because I was going too fast, didn't warm up and had majorly bad shin splints to the point where my entire lower leg and foot would go completely numb. O

[@PesMe]

@@GrenadR what did u do to fix ur shin splints?

[@GrenadR]

@@PesMe run slower basically. I still get them slightly if I'm doing interval training (bad form, over stride, not enough cadence)

[@TheDonferino]

“Keep going”

[@Raze394]

If I don't reach that tree up there, I will explode. Prefect strategy

[@tomekstec981]

3:56 jezus that guys legs

[@stephenkibindio8664]

I know its impossible but let me just watch along

[@mystify03]

I never stop but i have to walk many times during the run :/

[@lil-g4879]

I live in Norfolk...number 2 is not applicable 😔😂

[@pituq129]

👍I like running by myself with techno

[@gtn]

What tips have we missed? Let us know 🏃‍♂️

[@saheedshabbir]

Get a blood test if these and other strategies do not work. I could not complete a 5K without stopping at every lamppost even after trying these sort of strategies. A blood test showed I was severely anaemic because I had donated blood twice within 8 months. I had to take iron tablets for 5 months, although after 6 weeks I was completing 10K easily without stopping. Great video again. Thanks.

[@m.sakai_yt]

The tip you forgotten is that- breathing matters. Tip no.7 said that you can have a friend or music to keep you accompanied for run correct? Why not make your running easier to making it meditative? Also I had run my first 5k by myself. Here in NYC, I'm running the race course that runs around from 42nd street times square taking broadway avenue to Columbus street. Making a turn to Central park south to 5th avenue, run down the 5th avenue to 34th street. Coming back to broadway avenue in running to 42nd street Times Sqaure. My first 5k was hard, considering my shoe lace had loosen a few times. Though I run for an hobby, running with a mask toughen up my lungs. On that day, I was running with my trail runners. Wish me luck for running my 5k with minimalist shoes! Willing to do 10k by the end of this pandemic!

[@barryalexander2909]

I do difficult-ish sums in my head, 13 times table up to 1000 and then count backwards in 12s. I visualise a tape counter (showing my age) in my head. It takes my mind off the pain and makes time fly. Really useful on hills. Sometimes I have a mindful run where I focus on my surroundings with all senses.

[@thuggins2086]

Wish I had a friend to run with. If I did, it would be much easier to get started. I loved running when I was younger, and still do; but, severe depression for years has kept me from getting back into it. People don't like people like myself that suffer with such mental health problems.

[@vg1403]

I will be so happy to run in those trails than my boring pavements :-(

[@mommafitbit3701]

I guess watching this was better than going to a sports psychologist. For those like me, I get a few extra steps more, during a race, by playing chase - find a rabbit to catch

[@nightsfalling]

5 commercial breaks on an 8 minute video!!

[@RayMagic12192]

For money

[@Newtlevitator]

This is Bath right

[@rantsfromthesofa4653]

Saw the title and immediately thought of Forrest Gump.

[@texm9310]

A loved one needs your help and your car won't start. The individual is 2 miles away are you going to make it if this situation occurs. Can you get there before the situation becomes worse. No bike just your foots We run not just for fitness and health but for survival, so others may live.

[@-nobody6978]

I always run at 8 and just focus on the sunset and run

[@trollboyxd1236]

Did you know what can make me run faster and without getting tired? Dog chasing me

[@janusgates2589]

Running uphill is the best part, you feel like you can fly after running a few hills

[@gtn]

It's so hard everything just feels easier after 😂

[@kingboo2981]

"best to stop" I came here to learn how to run without stopping

[@snap_fit8686]

I rather try to run very slow then to stop ..

[@collins4750]

"find a flat route"...living in Florida makes that easy

[@tangarz5357]

EZ. Don’t stop.

[@misfit2022]

I am currently severely frustrated as not a beginner but after getting stupidly sick, not covid, my body has become a stubborn dog and just does not want to do it anymore.

[@ahmadkameilmuzzameil]

You might want to start slow? Brisk walking is one of the options. Then slowly extend the distance and steps done. Works for me. Unless you're chair-bound, then you might want to look for other alternatives. Cheers mate.

[@misfit2022]

@@ahmadkameilmuzzameil Not chair bound I’ll try Thank you

[@richardparis8738]

I could do that by rights low low-speed

[@Kat-ex7fd]

What does the Kenyan shuffle look like tho

[@123Roziepayton]

Wakenya mko

[@LWRC]

The number 1 reason beginners want to stop is because they're running at too fast of a pace!!! Slow down and let your body tell you how hard to push. You should be able to carry on light conversation during the run. If you can't, you are pushing too hard!

[@GruppeSechs]

"How to never stop running." Immediately cut to two guys toddler waddling.