Can a heavy smoker become a pro runner? Here’s my story.

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[@DebanckKim-rd6to]

I started smoking since my teenage, got addicted to cigarettes. Spent my whole life fighting cigarettes addiction. I suffered severe depression and mental disorder. Cigarettes addiction actually destroyed my life. Not until my son recommended me to psilocybin mushrooms treatment. Psilocybin treatment saved my life honestly. 6 years totally clean. Never thought I would be saying this about mushrooms.

[@NetaZjdb]

Amen God bless people. Save your health save your mind. Life is better without heroin, cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes. And you have more money in your pocket. God bless everyone who has rejected the devils intentions to be addicted to alcohol and cigarettes etc which can cause so much damage to health.

[@JanetRichardson-mq5es]

Can you help me with the reliable source 🙏. I'm 56 and have suffered for years with addiction, anxiety and severe ptsd, I got my panic attacks under control myself years ago and they have come back with a vengeance, I'm constantly trying to take full breaths but can't get the full satisfying breath out, it's absolutely crippling me, i live in Australia. I don't know much about these mushrooms. Really need a reliable source!! Can't wait to get them.

[@SusanaGomez-mp8sk]

Yes very sure of Dr.benfungi. They helped me too to overcome my anxieties and heal from the root of much of my "mental Illness" which is all rooted from trauma, abusive relationship and a chaotic childhood and addiction. shrooms saved my life. Totally healthy.

[@Edennnn926]

Congrats! I'm really happy for you that your wife decided to help you. I always admire those who beat their addiction. Knowing it's possible to fix your life knowing there's people out there that have done what I thought was impossible gives me hope I will make it through as well. Those who share their experiences don't know how much it helps when you're about to give up, it gives you the strength knowing somone who actully know what it's like to go through this tell you it's possible, it's not the same somone telling you you can do it when they have no idea what it's like, but hearing somone who knows what it's like that helps a lot since you understand it firsthand and made it out gives so much hope. so thanks for sharing.

[@ChristopherEric-fr8im]

Yes he's Dr.benfungi.Shrooms to me is a natrual healer. I know a guy who has used mushrooms in the same way and they have really helped him. mah dudes have safe trips all.

[@rueljrsarabosquez2806]

I'm a heavy smoker too, and always drunk most of the time, but now i'm a runner too, running saves me♥️

[@sumitmirke3904]

Being someone who is fighting addiction and preparing for his first Marathon in Jan 2023 I will say thanks for the inspiration mate.

[@seraph.1]

Stop fighting mate. Surrender is the key.

[@exodus1055]

​@@seraph.1can you elaborate on that?

[@seraph.1]

@@exodus1055 rather than fight the fact that we are addicted to say, drugs alcohol etc, we should accept it. Victory through surrender. Me, I’m an addict. Once I accepted it, life became a lot easier. I tried everything. Nothing worked. When I surrendered. My life did a 180. I simply can’t have one drink, one puff. It’s all or nothing for me. Now I’m happy, I have serenity and a life beyond anything I could’ve imagined. It worked for me, I hope it can help someone else.

[@thatonedude1180]

Update did you end up doing it?

[@sumitmirke3904]

@@thatonedude1180 yes I completed it last year now running for second edition, but didn't quit totally on alcohol and smoking yet it's better than before.

[@williambarham1902]

Absolute legend, you're a huge inspiration and your story is just as humble. I've just turned 26 last week and i'm about to run my first 47 mile ultra this weekend, hopefully one day I'll be able to toe a line with you!

[@VladIxel]

good luck in the race👋

[@nemeangaming9288]

HOW IT WENT

[@mooseknuckle4007]

@@nemeangaming9288 probably died. 47 miles! Fuck that shit. Why run when we have cars.

[@jaketherunner6411]

@@mooseknuckle4007 runners high is fucken amazing fuck cars

[@tanyaLooking_InTheRear-View]

Your first and it was 47 miles?? Dang!! How did it go?

[@chiragsamant4837]

I have started running just 2 months back. I have ran 3 10ks and my best is 59mins. I smoke sometimes socially. I came home after a 5k and this video popped in my youtube. It has hugely inspired me to stop smoking and soon run a half marathon. God bless you and keep inspiring bro

[@ooiboonseongful]

Truly an inspired journey. Back then, i had an uncontrolled diabetes , I smoked 40 sticks per day and I was obese. I decided to quit smoking on 20th October 2011, and started running since then. After 30 over Ultramarathons and 10 full marathons later, I am glad made the decision to quit and continue to pursuit my running dream. I hope to qualify for Boston marathon in 2 years time as a present for my 50th birthday.

[@VladIxel]

That is incredible! you got this 💪 Hopefully I will see you in Boston!

[@olivierstultiens]

How were your lungs when you started running? I’ve just quit today :) and did you see your lungs improve much?

[@ooiboonseongful]

@olivierstultiens6380 great to hear you have quit smoking. When I started running, I was out of breath constantly, can't even ran non stop for 3km. As the time went on, my lung function improved and i having VO2max of 56 and above due to my training plan. I run average 5 days a week. Hope you continue with your quit smoking streak

[@Grannysmasher29]

I’m 31, smoking a lot of weed I suppose it’s still smoking. I find my chest quite heavy and feel like m that unfit I can nearly feel palpitations when doing to much. I’ve played sports for years growing up and I’m in the mind set that I’m to old and unfit to start… feeling a little shit about it but I know I’ll get there 🫶 thanks for your story ❤

[@Covertlybound]

For a while I got depressed and smoked. I thought I ruined my running. You inspired me. Thank you.

[@harrison5280]

your will power is on another level, the thing that stuck out to me the most is how you were just like, "I just quit smoking in a day", amazing story!

[@nourkhaledelmasry]

as someone who quit smoking and is pursing a professional career in cycling i had a lot of doubts on weather i still had a chance due to the damage i had done to my lungs but hearing u do it at 25 inspired me as i’m still 18. of course i still have a lot of work to do

[@IRunDaily]

Love this video, Vlad. I was in a similar position a few years ago. Nearly 3 years without a drink now and have run everyday for 675 days and life is so much better. Thanks for your honesty and telling your story!

[@VladIxel]

yeah its a better addiction for sure 🙌 675 days thats absolutely incredible 💪

[@ImJustaLexMusic]

Love it mate! I’m 6 years clean from drugs and alcohol! I can relate a lot to your story!

[@dermagier4528]

Wow That was really impressive! Awesome of you to share this incredible story

[@TyrantOfSteel]

I can absolutely related to this story. I was a smoker and stopped in 2012 for many reasons, the price, my job, my ex partner, and also I just so happen to run out of tobacco and papers on the day I quit (fate maybe?) I didn't take up running until 4 years ago, but only got serious about it on March this year, and I've enjoyed every step of it. You're journey has been absolutely incredible, and shows that anyone can become an athlete if they put their mind to it. Amazing work.

[@VladIxel]

Happy to hear that John! Running is a better addiction 👌

[@dwconrad7776]

Just what I needed to hear! Thank you posting this!

[@lincslegend6936]

Great story and congrats on all your achievements from incredible hard work.

[@sunnysidey]

Absolutely inspirational to see how you turned your life around!

[@briangrobbelaar9263]

Wow, beautiful story. You are impressive and I love your honesty and simplicity

[@ajithg8049]

It's touching and the sincerity of the talk is motivating.Good Luck.

[@bettapackalunch548]

Your an inspiration vlad ❤️ needed to see this after being sick last couple days

[@gregniewiadomski700]

What an incredible story. You are inspiration

[@dabluehuman]

Thanks for giving me hope, that I can still try and it's not the end of the world, not today atleast, u really inspired me to work harder ❤ we really need more people like u to share their stories, u deserve ur success 😊so glad I found ur channel today

[@Kelly_Ben]

I loved hearing about your story! Clearly you've got good genes, but those mean nothing without all the hard work and determination you put in. Gorgeous photos to capture epic memories.

[@Run4Jesus_PGF]

Love your story, this is the path I’m taking. Also from Perth WA - started running at 22 and it’s been 1 year and I’m just as obsessed as you describe. Love to run everyday and spend most of my free time researching and listening to runners. My goal is to do exactly what you did and create a destiny of getting to the elite level. Just started to get a professional coach and looking to take this all the way and see where I can go in road racing. Thanks for sharing your story! Inspires me to get sponsored one day and live the dream!

[@fadelmuthana]

You inspired to just do what I dream of which is to run and workout. There is never a good or bad start. Thank you again.

[@Aj23427]

Absolutely amazing story! Thank you for sharing! 👏👏👏👏

[@VladIxel]

Thanks for listening

[@user-iw7fx5qh6p]

RESPECT VLAD !!! WHAT A HUGE STORY !!!

[@letriciabrowder2942]

Beautiful video! Very inspirational, thank you!

[@marko5698]

Thank you Vlad for sharing, so inspiring! I've been following your posts for quite some time now. Your tips are very useful 🙌

[@VladIxel]

🤗🤗

[@ngchiyuen0610]

Such a heartening story of your running history! I wish you could come to HK again so that I can learn running techniques from you!

[@Atoz035]

incredible story. glad i tuned in for this!

[@VladIxel]

Thank you

[@1306ugo]

Realy inspiring! Tanks for this video !

[@MegaDreamOo]

Man you are inspiration, thank you again for this channel and for sharing your story. ❤

[@VladIxel]

I appreciate that!

[@letsrunthis3824]

Great insight into how it all started for a pro athlete. Work at it and the big breakthrough will come along. Thank you for sharing.

[@VladIxel]

🙌🙌

[@samuelbonacorsi2048]

Great attitude - a real winner in my book.

[@VladIxel]

🙌

[@JoeHaubrich]

Truly inspirational, my friend! All it takes is that simple mindset shift to want to do and be better. Much easier said than done of course.

[@jesserobitaille7234]

Great story! Super inspiring. Thanks.

[@VladIxel]

thank you for watching 🙌

[@mandi1615]

Such an inspiration. Thank you

[@livegreatalways]

Tq for this Video. You never know how much you touch someone heart's with your story. Keep inspiring.

[@VladIxel]

Thank you 🙏

[@emilekazzi3653]

Thank you for sharing 💪🏻 keep inspiring

[@vardaansharma178]

Thanks for sharing vlad

[@Andrey9kin]

thanks for sharing! went through the similar transformation about 7 years ago so can totally relate. though no podiums yet :) Keep going Vlad and thanks for the videos!

[@N8TRONOUS]

That was awesome, thank you for sharing. Very inspiring!

[@VladIxel]

thank you 🤗

[@VladIxel]

watch the story of me convincing a complete stranger into running their first-ever ultramarathon 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJ_CY3h5eaeLnc0

[@stewiemcgilvray5142]

Amazing story brother!!

[@myself0883]

Huge inspiration Vlad, thanks for sharing.

[@VladIxel]

Thanks for listening

[@richardcollins586]

Great story Vlad! 😊

[@zacsakacsi]

THIS IS SO AMAZING!!! Keep on killing it!!

[@VladIxel]

Thank you! Appreciate that 🙌

[@lindyhobbit1]

Brilliant Bruh-thanks for sharing!

[@vusiluthuli406]

Inspirational 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you Vlad

[@VladIxel]

Thank you 🤗

[@hoody_two_shoes611]

Totally inspiring! Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey with us! =)

[@MBkompressor]

Well done mate!!! Keep going!!!!

[@carsonmalleet4367]

This is awesome man, thanks for sharing!

[@VladIxel]

🤗🤗

[@andrescohensabban2477]

Can't believe this only has 9,000 views. QUALITY

[@ruslankolotogin]

Great video Vlad, greetings from Hong Kong an thanks for your amazing Bix Hydration product. Keep it up, all the best.

[@VladIxel]

Thank you Ruslan, appreciate the support 🙌

[@Mvpmartini]

This is a must watch for sure! Such an inspiring story mate! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kevinlim2388]

I'm so glad you are addicted to running and your life transformation! Truly inspiring!

[@VladIxel]

thank you 🙌

[@darraghstewart8478]

This inspires me thank you

[@clas683]

You gave yourself your life back. That’s something amazing and it is so good that you share this experiense to inspire others. I also smoked a pack a day until I quit in 2014, same time as I was sucessully treated for a serious medical condition. Was well but in terrible physical shape and started training from scratch. First swimming & biking and later running. In 2021 I competed in my country’s national roadbike championships. Didn’t win but wasn’t dropped either :-) So happy I decided to change my life.

[@pixel8596]

That is amazing to hear, I want to be a professional cyclist too and participate in my national road race championships but I used to smoke for about 1 year and I'm scared it will affect my performances later in my life and I can never fully recover from it. This gave me a lot of hope!

[@eliotttopize4574]

thanks for sharing your experience and running life its good inspiration for youth and people who want to get rid of bad habits!!

[@yangli1905]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@VladIxel]

Thank you for being a part of the channel 👋

[@ShawnGreyling]

Same boat, same journey, let's hope I make it to the finish line. Thanks for this super inspirational video.

[@VladIxel]

You got it 💪

[@Ryano966]

Sometimes the algorithm just nails it, 25 year-old quarter life crisis head here who smokes and recently got into trail running I think the most important takeaway was that of immersion and doing the act before you think you're ready, like how he moves to Hong Kong and does whatever race he can get his hands on

[@taylorrestall6717]

Wow amazing story I've been eating a 100% plant based diet for 3 years now too. Started running again in the summer and subscribing to inspiring content again like yours

[@elanazuckerman8668]

You are amazing!! what a story!!! I run with your dad in our running group! 😁 the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! 🍏 love your videos

[@VladIxel]

Thank you Elana - Yes my dad is my hero!

[@coronacrisis2.0]

Great story Vlad ..a book would be even better 👌🏼

[@Gma2021]

Absolutely amazing dedication. I’m not taking anything away from this achievement but a lot of this will be down to genetics. You can see the way he’s built - perfect for running

[@bardrinnan66]

I usually never commet on youtube videos But are a huge inspiration for me and your videos about ultra running is incredibly valuable for me. I quit chain- smoking 3 months ago and now training and am fully invested in becomingan ultra runner and run a 100k marathon and finish it. I had to thank you for this Vlad and I look forward to see more follow along workouts and videos for ultra runners You are such a big inspiration for me.

[@VladIxel]

Really happy to hear that! good luck in the training and make sure you train smart and put time aside for strength work on regular basis 💪

[@robertbradshaw9367]

Great story!!

[@VladIxel]

Thank you!

[@cerddrhysmorgan]

It's amazing how you appear younger when you started running!

[@arefeenshihab5105]

Hello from Bangladesh. You are a true inspiration...

[@hypequeen4041]

This was the most inspirational video I’ve ever seen in my entire life. This was exactly what I needed this little fire under my ass. This made me feel like I could do the things that I want to do, despite my current mentally physical state.

[@syllogistic]

Best of luck to you, don't quit. You know what you want, so go get it.

[@thepersonyouhaveseen]

hey man! great journey thanks for sharing. greetings from Ankara!

[@VladIxel]

Hey, thanks!

[@Profesor_Jirafales8]

I'm 25 and I recently stopped smoking and drinking everyday. If the going ever gets rough I'm rewatching this video for inspiration. Desperately trying to get my match day legs back 🙏 Thank you for the inspiration mate

[@rogerhoke9725]

This is an awesome story - granted you looked in better shape during your "unhealthy" period then I do six months into running. Great video!

[@VladIxel]

Thank you!

[@lrcsquash6056]

Thanks for sharing, very interesting and transparent

[@VladIxel]

Thank you 🤗🤗

[@aguialisboeta]

Great story, inspirational! Have been following you on Strava for a couple years and you’re a machine! Your specific exercise videos are also very good! Still plant-based?

[@VladIxel]

Thank you! yes almost 9 years already 💪

[@janadriaan6299]

Huge inspiration

[@VladIxel]

thank you 🙏

[@DeenSheriffdeen]

This is Awesome. ❤

[@BalbirSingh-gr2qk]

Best wishes ❤️🙏❤️

[@pinsunini]

I've tried to give up smoking many times. But some days ago I begin not to enjoy it anynore. In fact nobody really enjoys smoking. So today is my last day as smoker. I hope to reach low heartrate and improve my running soon...Wish me good luck :)

[@VladIxel]

You got this Alex!!!

[@pinsunini]

@@VladIxel thanks Vlad!

[@williamthe2nd789]

How has it been? Keep us updated!

[@hemant1176]

How you doing

[@pinsunini]

I am clean! I'm running once a week around 7 km, and I am planning to run a 10 km trail this spring, and I am looking for a half marathon on autumm 23 :)

[@nikejourney]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽

[@eliaslindback6816]

King! God bless

[@vasileioskarvountzis9856]

Thanks Vlad for the inspiration you brought to us inside your story... after your exercise courses...also psychological support 👏👏✌️✌️🏃🏃🤗

[@VladIxel]

🤗🤗

[@RakeshKumar-te1tr]

u are my inspiration thanku so much

[@VladIxel]

Thank you 🙏

[@inthepainthard1039]

I stopped smoking about a week and a half ago. My lung capacity and distance i can go is already twice as much as when I started. This is inspiring and hopeful to me as i wanna join the army rangers. Luckily I’ve always been blessed with athleticism but this just motivates me even more that I’m actually capable of this💪

[@matthewzagami8846]

I'm from Perth too, your amazing.

[@VladIxel]

thank you 👋

[@fastinradfordable]

This inspires me. I was decent in high school running. I lost everything and now live in a $200 geodesic dome on someone else’s Property. One year later i am training like a pro- worked up to 150miles per week. First marathon was 2011. On pace for 2hr 5x … crashed and ran 3:09 Second marathon is 2022 Aiming for 2:30

[@israelg1214]

This motivated me

[@VladIxel]

👋👋

[@chillibb]

So nice you havw been to Hong Kong 😍 thanks for sharing! I'm quite sad that athletes are not given enough credits for what they do. But it is great to see how you progress from a non runner to a professional and now an influencer!

[@akshatsimare399]

King 👑

[@sofiejacobs6336]

Respect Vlad! Thanks for sharing your story! Would be so cool if you were still in HK - you could give a bunch of us some coaching on running downhill on the steep stairs 😂 And thanks for giving us your expertise via these videos. They make my strength workouts fun and super effective! ✌🏻

[@VladIxel]

Will do next time I’m in hk! Hopefully early next year 🤞

[@katerinsh]

Great job! Hope you will make it to the Olympic Games one day! Just don't give up!

[@ryanrobertson7124]

This is so inspiring man! Did you not have any experience before running your first marathon?

[@syllogistic]

Seriously, lol. Dude just decided to run a marathon with no training? That's crazy.

[@---zg7ex]

the fact that he drank 6 beers and smoke numerous pack of cigrates when he is young means he is super capable of athletics genes!

[@Adiusza]

Great story :D

[@VladIxel]

Thanks! 😄

[@ashishkoduri]

Damn dude this was really inspiring gave me motivation to stop smoking weed. Haven't smoked in 2 weeks and so far I've ran 40 miles in the past 2 weeks.

[@veganrunner5634]

I can totally relate. I was a smoker too not a drinker but gave up gradually when I started running and gave up in 2013 went vegan too. I was 33 years old and I know I will NEVER go back never ever felt like I need a cigarette nor have been counting the days. My first marathon was 2:06 and first marathon was 4:10. I was so proud. Did a lot of trails, did a 100k, PR at 1:38 on a half marathon last year, did a sub 3:30 marathon this Year. I would have loved to be a pro but my body has its limits with kids and a full time job. Still love it. Running is life!!!

[@shalevmaymoni4602]

אחי אני בדיוק רוצה לרוץ את המרתון הראשון שלי ובמקרה קפץ לי הסרטון שלך , המבטא שלך היה ממש נשמע לי ישראלי וישר רצתי לגוגל וראיתי שאתה משלנו !! הסרטון שלך מעולה !! ועזרת המון השראה מטורפת!!

[@milagroscaceres3332]

I love this. I feel same because years ago i was a little bit alcoholic and smoker (weed and cigarrettes) then i started running just 4 lose some weight but later it becomes a very important thing in my life. I cant spend a day without running.

[@creepyp9457]

I’ve been stopped smoking a year smoked for 17 years solid, 20 fags a day at least. My lungs are still cleaning themselves out now I’ve saved nearly a hundred pounds a week off not smoking. I’m nowhere near your level I’ve been a member of a running club for 7 years and definitely felt the benefit when I stopped smoking. Can’t preach enough how important it is to stop smoking. Great video thanks for sharing.