Day in the Life | Balancing Full-Time Job with Parenting as a Runner

[@victordub]

ppl hating on your lifetstyle really have no goals of their own to acheieve... keep on pushing mate

[@lexington476]

This.

[@Dias4815162342]

Exactly or they are jealous to the bones 😂

[@crystalizedExposed]

its always the people with the least going on in their life hating on others

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

we're actually trying to save him from the inevitable impending divorce. How is that "hate"?

[@incognitocooking8305]

BRO you actually bouta hit a crazy 10k pr bro.

[@mottesen_runs]

Either way I’m gonna send it! Thanks man

[@nahum2h]

Michael you are a W human being. i can tell how much you love and care for your family. keep up the great work man. not many people can do what you do and still be a genuinely happy person

[@claubit32]

What you’re doing is amazing! Thank you for showing others what’s possible! All the best to your family.😃

[@haroldgodwinson3442]

I have been training 10-hours a week for 13 years with kids and a full time job. Some of us can balance it all, other can’t. I have an amazing life and I would not have done it any differently. You have to follow your dreams

[@mottesen_runs]

Love that

[@afif5943]

props to you for balancing running, parenthood with working too. You deserve all the success youve had, hope you have a nice day!

[@jjsadventures717]

You and Adam make a 5 minute mile look effortless. So smooth! Keep up the great work.

[@thegoldmine4111]

Dedication looks like insanity to those with no motivation. Great work, dude!

[@frosty150]

You are one strong man keep going hard ❤ keep working hard and pushing its gonna pay off

[@soriano_runs1131]

Yup. This is pretty much my life too. Early morning runs when family is asleep, work, afternoon run after work (marathon training), and spend time with family the last part of my day. Only difference is that I’m currently a 2:42 marathoner 😆😭

[@adrunner9]

I’m shocked that you get so much hate for just being a cool runner guy. I have a ton of respect for you. I’m a new engineer too and have a puppy to occupy by myself. Seems to me like you’re crushing it. Keep it up 🔥

[@mottesen_runs]

Haha there really isn’t much hate, it’s mostly very positive. But fun to bring out some wild comments lol

[@TheFODRunner]

Good luck with the 10k!

[@bmwlux8706]

LOVE THIS TYPA VIDEO! More running tip videos for mindsets would be awesome!

[@jamiepereira78]

Really cool to see your balance. I am 18 y/o working full time while running 65 - 75 miles per week training for a marathon and it is definently a challenge to manage running, work and girlfriend.

[@mottesen_runs]

Keep it up! I think it's well worth it to keep going so long as you can keep things in balance

[@jamiepereira78]

@@mottesen_runs Thanks man! It is absolutely worth it :)

[@adrunner9]

7:17 that is my ALL TIME favorite movie!!

[@Chungdol]

I love your time management, definitely something I have to look up to. Still try to become a morning runner too.. since worktimes only allow that type of running. Super trainers like the SC trainer, prime x2 etc. seem to work kinda good for me in the morning... you know, heavy legs, still tired joints :°)

[@loganharder6144]

Getting the finisher backpack instead of a metal was so nice

[@mottesen_runs]

Agreed, though I’m a fraud - I didn’t even finish 😭

[@TheUltimateFoxClan20]

How long is Your lunch break to get 6*1 miles in 😂. Great Work! Inspiring to get workouts in, job, and while Having a Great Family Life 😁

[@mottesen_runs]

Haha I usually take 1-2 hours depending on the run. I’ve worked it out with my job, and just stay a little later after to make up for it

[@JonathanDoty]

Huge inspiration for my content creation journey

[@victorhanley623]

awesome video

[@bmwlux8706]

What is your heartrate on your tempo runs as a percent of your max?

[@mottesen_runs]

No clue tbh, I don’t look at heart rate very much. But it’s probably around 85% if I had to guess!

[@lexington476]

4:42 I was half expecting Spencer to walk into the seen on this one for some reason 😀.

[@jordanross634]

When do you eat lunch? Love the content btw. It's fun seeing you and Adam collab. Also, honest question: when do you find it okay to run on high school tracks? Before school? At lunch? As long as they aren't using it for practice? Great vid! Can't wait until the next one!

[@mottesen_runs]

I appreciate the kind words! I just eat my lunch cold as I start work again. I just put it down in the first 10 minutes of working lol. For the high school tracks, my rule of thumb is that if the gate is open and you're not in anybody's way, it seems to be fair game. This track is almost always open and empty during my lunch time. If it's useful to know, there is a closer track from my work that is locked up. we reached out to the school and told us to stay off if it's locked, so I avoid that track.

[@matthewmah3745]

Anotha day in da life yessirski!!! o7

[@lexington476]

3:10 oh this is cool, two running KZbinrs I follow 😎!

[@Zoominguy007]

It’s SHOCKING their wives let them bully random people on the internet all day

[@Zoominguy007]

I’m kidding.. none of those guys have wives

[@vanqamvs8201]

do you pause your watch at stop lights?

[@mottesen_runs]

Yes

[@OandCoGames]

lol that 2nd comment at 0:20 is so unaware of reality...

[@LinkletterRory]

Dorm life and all it’s glory

[@mottesen_runs]

Hehe shh 🤫

[@nothing-q4u]

Have you ever met a hater doing better you? Me neither.

[@danieljones8658]

you can literally do whatever you want as long as you dont fucking waste time

[@joshdavid11]

How long is the commute?

[@mottesen_runs]

40-60 minutes usually, depending on traffic

[@natalyawoop4263]

@@mottesen_runs Brutal

[@justinyeom1828]

Damn watching this video realized how lazy I am..

[@sobanejaz123]

yoo bro after the lunch workout, dont you stink with sweat and i think your co workers might feel you smeelly

[@mottesen_runs]

We have a locker room with showers at work;)

[@sobanejaz123]

well thats good@@mottesen_runs

[@randompanda4649]

Ok boomer (I mean this as a compliment like good work get after it boomer)

[@Hhhhhsgaga]

Life hack: get a remote job

[@mottesen_runs]

Perhaps one day

[@threatened2024]

Too many people attempting to elevate themselves by climbing on top of others