DOES RUNNING GET EASIER? MY HONEST ANSWER & ADVICE FROM OUR COACH!

[@ava-qp8te]

you are my literal favorite person

[@sarahwaderich]

I just watched your running 1 mile for 30 day playlist and I feel inspired! I just went out for my first run... around my block is 1.3 miles. I have never been a runner but I want to start getting healthier. I ran 0.41 miles without stopping and I hope to go farther tomorrow! :)

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Go you! Keep up the momentum! I was never a runner either. I just thought my body couldn't do it, but I love proving my past self wrong. Glad you're joining me! We can do this :)

[@GD-oz3ug]

One unhealthy habit I want to break is constantly telling myself that my runs weren't good enough. This video has come at the right time for me personally. I've never been a good runner and have committed to being better, but I'll have a great run one day, and then a horrible one, and I feel so upset. This is what I needed to hear!!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I feel you! Sometimes I get down on myself too and wonder how the heck I'm going to finish a marathon when I struggle with less miles. I need to work on that too.

[@RyanLawless]

It's funny how that question comes up in every sport. "Does it ever get easier?" That question came up when I was powerlifting and the answer was always, "The weights never get lighter, you just get stronger." I feel like running is the same in that the distances or the speeds never get shorter or slower, you just go farther or faster. Of course, stronger and faster are all relative to the person asking the question but it makes sense in a roundabout way. I don't think I'm explaining this well but I hope it makes sense. As for an unhealthy habit, I drink coffee like I'm being paid to do it (I'm not; I wish). It gets hard to tell whether my anxiety is from mental health issues or an overconsumption of caffeine.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You really did make sense lol I feel you on the coffee thing too! I have to limit myself to one cup because I really do get way worse anxiety than usual with anything more than that

[@dmcclin1]

I started running again this year after about a 5 year hiatus. I picked up a runners mag that highlighted Erin and I am so happy about finding this channel. You have reminded me that what I struggle with isn't exactly unique - just hearing it from you gives me the motivation to get out there again tomorrow but also to be kind to myself when I don't do as well as I'd like. Thanks Erin

[@terribonney1880]

The habit I want to break the most: boredom/stress binge eating! When I'm having an easy day I can glide right through work with just the food I brought for lunch, but then when I settle in to relax I reach right for the chips. Or if I'm having an upsetting day I go right for the chocolate or I hit the drive-thru on the way home. Last year I started some meds that made me retain weight a little more, and the unhealthy eating has really been affecting my runs.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I totally feel you on this! I just recently got control of my boredom.stress eating this past month. The first couple weeks were a bit difficult especially because I cut out alcohol at the same time, but now I get to the end of the day and realize I wasn't even tempted by snacks! Keep me posted on how you do with it. really stick it out through the tough days. You'll feel so much better after you break the habit. We can keep each other accountable :)

[@madisonkt8354]

Hey Mrs. Space Cadet I have an idea. So I run cross country and to stay motivated we have a group through the app Strava. You can basically make a group and share your miles so it’s a fun little community. I was thinking maybe you could make a group on the app and your followers can join to keep each other accountable . I think it would be a cool idea. Idk just an idea. BTW love you and your videos💓

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

That's a great idea! The running plan that my coach and I are launching will include this, but maybe I should do the Strava thing for people that don't need what we're selling. Once I get my act together and figure Strava out, I'll mention the group in a video. Thanks for the suggestion! I really like this.

[@madisonkt8354]

Mrs Space Cadet oh ok yay I’m excited! Have a great day :)

[@garfield5179]

Hey mrs. Space Cadet, I usually watch your videos right away but I have had so much going on lately. Just know I believe in you and you're doing great. Keep up the amazing work 💪🏽👍🏽

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

No worries! I appreciate anyone watching whenever they get the time or whenever they need a little motivation :)

[@emmawinfield4744]

Great job on the no alcohol! My “bad habit” would be a lack of consistency in running and working out. I go for weeks and hen just lose my motivation for a few weeks. The it’s like starting from scratch.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Do you track your menstrual cycle? I notice that my motivation and energy completely tank the last two weeks before my period. I really have to push through them until I get to the good weeks again

[@emmawinfield4744]

Mrs Space Cadet, I’m done with all that, thankfully. I think it’s lack of any type of progress, whether it’s pace, endurance, weight...nothing seems to improve, so I just poop out. Just not sure why I don’t see any change. I mean 2-3 months of consistency but no change...so frustrating. Thanks for responding and offering help.

[@bessiesapp5830]

I need to work on drinking enough water consistently

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Same! Sometimes I get so busy and then realize I didn't drink water for HOURS

[@ashleycartier152]

You inspired me to do my first ever 5K virtual race !! My friend and I are going to be running the race tonight - fingers crossed we make it! 🤞🏻

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

AWESOME! How did it go? Glad you had a friend to do it too

[@ashleycartier152]

WE KILLED IT !!! We completed the 5K without stopping! I’m so proud !! - thank you so much for all your motivational videos! Your advice really helped us push through! 🤩 now I’m craving more races ! ANNNNDDDDDD that was my first time running outside (I usually run on the treadmill) totally ditching the treadmill now!!

[@kendraemmich3076]

Unhealthy habit is simply eating too much, portion sizes are too large and it’s so frustrating to work so hard on running and cross training and see no results in weight loss or inches lost. Uggg. Love your channel, looking for a half marathon to do this fall...if any are able to be held.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes! I wasn't losing weight either and was super frustrated. I've had a lot of success in inches lost since following Alysha's meal plan (even very loosely following it) and also cutting out alcohol. I was just eating too much and getting down on myself for it! You can do it!

[@SmittyMRE]

Fear of Missing Out is definitely one unhealthy habit I'd like to nuke. "Oh I better eat this whole pizza before it gets cold" "Oh man if I don't eat all these donuts left over from the meeting, they're going to get stale". All a massive head game.

[@courtneyrobinson5757]

I'm in the same boat! Childhood conditioning to never leave anything. All the best tackling this! One day at a time :)

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes! Such a struggle! It's like we trick ourselves into thinking we're doing a good thing by "saving food" or "not wasting food" but really we're just self sabotaging. You're right about the head game!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'm so paranoid about how I talk to my kids about food because of this exact thing!

[@acpmedicine]

I started running in January 2019. You are really an inspiration to new runners. Seeing your real struggles and dealing with them, gives a motivation to those that are in the same struggles like myself. Those challenges and setbacks, i can totally relate and i commend your on your discipline and dedication. When I run, I think of your videos sometimes, and it helps me when i hit the wall and am about to give up. Good Job!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that and I'm glad my videos can help on your runs!

[@SuperRl7]

Like that bit with your coach thanks

[@laurenkress784]

IM LOVING THE MOTIVATION!!! THANK YOU

[@sophiaraymond6564]

I just found your account by chance on my FYP of TikTok, and honestly I’m a little hooked. I want to get into running, but I’m scared because I have a bad knee. I love watching someone who is so relatable. One bad habit I want to break is making excuses for myself about why I can’t live the life I want. Def going for a run later today!!!💕

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I totally get it. I sometimes get in that bad habit of excuses for things. How did your run go?

[@sophiaraymond6564]

Mrs Space Cadet it went pretty sucky 😂 haha but I suppose that’s how it should go when you first start and are out of shape. But today I finished day 3 of the run a mile everyday for 30 days! The other two days I also walked 4 miles for a total of 5, but I think I’m most proud of today because not only was it my fastest, I pushed through the urge to not go. I usually have an issue with commitment, and today I got home after 8 pm, after working all day (lol I left my house at 7:35 am), I was absolutely BEAT. I really almost didn’t do it, but I remembered your advice about prioritizing yourself and using the momentum of putting the gear on to go. It makes me feel really proud to finally stick with something, and everyday it’s getting easier. Thank you for being such a motivation💕💕

[@vickieemerson1863]

You are such a an inspiration by being so real. I am in my early 50’s and started running about 3 1/2 years ago. Slowly started with a C25K and have worked up to 5 miles 3x a week most every week. It never seems to be any easier. Yes some days the concrete feet are less of a problem but like you say, when I look back I have gone farther and faster (still tortoise slow compared to others, but improvement is there).

[@sarahjohnconductor]

You are my queen! such inspiration! My one bad habit I'm going to curb this week is eating cheese instead of something healthier. Cheese is too easy to eat, but I know when I stop eating it I do lose weight. Thank you Erin! You rock! xo

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You can do it! I tend to grab easy things like that too. One thing Coach Alysha helped me with is showing how to containerize quick healthy foods. That way I don't need to wash or chop veggies or something...they are right there just as easy to grab as a cheese stick :)

[@alyssaellerbusch452]

My unhealthy habit: eating out of boredom or as a response to negative emotions rather than eating to fuel my body. I'm trying to be better but I'm not there yet. Thanks so much for your videos!! (Side note, do you and Alysha have any updates about the running program you were working on before you postponed it? You including her in your videos recently made me think about it, so I figured I'd ask.)

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Alysha has lots of coping mechanisms to kick that habit. Now before I grab something to eat, I really get in my head and make sure I know when I ate last, ask how the food will make my body feel, etc. We are actually so close to launching the plan! We had to make some changes on the signup pages and we're aiming for the next couple weeks. I will share an official date as soon as we have it :)

[@glittersparkle4688]

You both are amazing

[@hollydorman173]

Just saw this video. I am trying to really reduce my total sugar intake to 50-60 grams. The average person gets approximately 150 - 20o grams per day. I love watching your videos! You're awesome! You keep me motivated!

[@puppycat9412]

I know this is an old video, but it came at a good time for me and is encouraging.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'm glad it could help :)

[@pgamesish]

my unhealthy habit is not exercising regularly, I have always ridden my horse but am horseless for the time being...me running on the road is an alien sensation...but I do miss being outside and moving

[@vickiweaver6289]

Quit smoking 1.5 years ago. Now working on losing weight with small changes.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Wow that's a HUGE accomplishment! I love how you're just continuing with the healthy changes. Great work :)

[@deion312]

Best audio ever

[@MILES_4_TRAVIS]

QOD- controlling my sweet tooth. You are doing such an awesome job. I been running inconsistently for 5 yrs and I am fighting to stay in the 10ish per mile pace.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

That's so hard! When I let myself have a treat, I have such a hard time limiting it and then I just keep eating the sweet stuff every day until I feel like crap and want to change and start over again ugh! 10ish per mile is faster than me on most runs!

[@MILES_4_TRAVIS]

@@MrsSpaceCadet I try to keep them out the house but I drive at night and they be calling my name. I honestly consistently hit more in the 11 min pace nowadays. I'm losing mobility right now. Seating for hours and no sports massages. New long run this weekend?

[@MorganSmith-cn2tj]

I'm a senior in college and over the last year I was drinking so much alcohol with my friends, but now that I haven't really had that option because of COVID I forgot how good my body feels without alcohol, so I'm working on drinking less and going longer without it!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Great job! I used to drink so much alcohol. And then when you have it every day or almost every day you forget how good your body feels without it. Sometimes I imagine my liver getting really sad if I have a drink and I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings so that helps lol

[@Jazzerville1]

You are one awesome woman!! Your creative vibes are motivating! Also, congrats for staying on the wagon. That’s a hard thing to do having little kids. (I always say the only way I made it through my boys younger years is bc of alcohol.) I would like to give up dessert! I am so addicted.

[@kaitlynrybicki3594]

An unhealthy habit is skipping my exercise days because I feel lazy. You are truly inspiring and thank you for making the content you make because if it wasn’t for it, I would not be motivated to be my best self. ❤️❤️🏃‍♀️

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

That is definitely a tough one! I know I've mentioned it before, but I don't give myself the option to not get it done, because I know I would take that option most days and then feel bad about it. Remember that good feeling you feel after a workout so you have that to look forward to :)

[@ebal08]

Thank you for this video! Unhealthy habit: consistency

[@lindseyforeman1734]

I want to stop knowingly overeating, and using being tired as an excuse to not be active.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I struggled with these and still do at times. I'm always tired (baby still waking at night and 3yo waking at 4am) so I never feel energized enough to WANT to work out. Let's try and push through so we can build the foundation for when we DO have energy (hopefully someday lol)

[@liz-id7kf]

One unhealthy habit i want to get rid of is procrastination !!!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

This has been a lifelong struggle of mine to this day. Let me know if you find a solution lol

[@joelouden6592]

But do you ever procrastinate activities you enjoy? Or do you only procrastinate unpleasant activities like running? If that's the case, you may want to find an enjoyable form of exercise.

[@vampirefroggie]

One unhealthy habit is not being able to get myself up in the morning to stretch for the day, I used to feel better when I could do that. Now I get up at the last minute to feed the dogs and get in the shower to go to work.

[@autumniina3084]

I’m going to get rid of the unhealthy habit of being so unkind to my body. These thighs I sometimes feel are too thick are what power my runs. This heart that I so often hate for feeling deeply is what pumps my blood!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Very true! We need to remind ourselves of this often

[@SM-vd5bi]

FRICK YEAH 😎 Also my unhealthy habit is sugar.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Super addicting! It took me weeks to kick the daily sugar intake habit. Some people can have a little each day and be fine, but I can never have a little lol

[@lesliemartinez7750]

Unhealthy habit: Low confidence.

[@laurenkress784]

I want to eat healthier, I don’t think I want to cut out alcohol cause I really don’t drink it often but I struggle to consistently eat healthy.

[@mdloveliness]

Mindless snacking is mine😩

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes! It's a process, but being mindful about it will help you refuse the snacks just about every time. Is your body actually hungry? How will that snack make your body feel? Is it worth the short-lived pleasure? Will you feel guilty and bad about yourself after?

[@jenniferhanson4828]

My unhealthy habit -I need to drink less beer.. I eat well, I exercise, I'm generally healthy but boy do I love a few beers in the evening and those are just empty calorie carb bombs.. when you talk about how many days / weeks it's been since you've had a drink or cheated it is inspiring for me (thus far not enough to do anything about it, but I swear it's helping to hear it). *Added note, I'm not actually an alcoholic because reading it back it sounds like I might be...lol, Just enjoy me a bud light or two the same way most people like a glass of wine. 😃

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

That was soooo me! I really looked forward to my drinks at the end of the day! It took me a solid week of missing them but now I don't even remember why I had them. My coach's husband completed a year of no alcohol and watching how positively it impacted his life really inspired me!

[@gary6514]

A vice I have? In a word.....wine!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I feel ya!

[@janne2163]

Eating unhealthy on the weekend lol I want to reach out to your coach so bad just afraid of failing

[@whatrunsyou]

Reach out, I won't bite

[@janne2163]

@@whatrunsyou I did reach out on IG about 1 or 2 days ago 😁

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'll make sure she sees it! May have gotten lost in DMs

[@whatrunsyou]

Jennifer Mcgiff did I respond back? I’m not sure which is your IG name, I’ve responded to everyone who’s DMd me over the last week hmm, send me another message and let me know it’s u from here

[@janne2163]

@@whatrunsyou fitn40jenn6 is my Ig. I left my email with you in a private message. Not to be stupid but I don't know how to private message on KZbin

[@bellaluna9473]

👍 💛

[@Q.Q.]

Greg LeMond (3-time Tour de France winner): "It doesn't get any easier. You just get faster."

[@amaypopejoy]

My unhealthy habit would be not watching tv until the witching hour.

[@maverickcorner]

Did u get ur gropro?

[@angelaweldin1154]

My one unhealthy habit...boredom eating..its so bad

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

A very common one. I just started to get better about that and I feel a lot better about myself for it! It definitely took a couple weeks of struggle but so worth it.

[@heidistolgitis2122]

Sugar. That's the unhealthy habit I want to get rid off. Thanks for the ongoing motivation!!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You can do it! I really had to make it a habit to kick the unhealthy sugar habit. Some people can have a little each day and be fine, but I can not just have a little. Kick it in a way that works for your body and mind. You deserve to be healthy and feel good!

[@ellenackerman320]

Alcohol is a toughy to give up, mostly for the social aspect

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I know the social aspect is going to be hard for me as well. I'm getting the physical/habit aspect of it out of the way so that when social distancing is over, it won't be as hard to say no to even in a social situation.

[@saramckee3394]

Um, I have a lot of unhealthy habits! The make one would probably be not eating the right portion sizes or not having a consistent eating schedule. Second would be my soda and sugar consumption. 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️. I keep putting off my virtual 5k. However I did map it out today after work. So, planning on tackling that this weekend.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

The first step is recognizing the bad habits, so you're on your way to kicking them! You got this. Keep me posted!

[@lauramcivor2220]

Not doing something because I do not want to or because it will be hard for me

[@helloonwheels4744]

my unhealthy habit...not going out walking every day/getting some sort of daily exercise

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes! I try to remember how good I feel afterward and that usually gets me out the door

[@MsJoxer]

My unhealthy habit is to reach for the snacks when I get home from work. That's not good, and I really don't need to do it!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Love that! I try to grab a seltzer or other good tasting healthy drink. I'm typically just tired and dehydrated when I want to reach for stuff like that. Also not sure if this is weird, but I stand in front of the snacks and do ten squats. It wakes up my body a bit and I usually end up walking away without wanting them

[@paulinehillson9059]

Not eating chocolate 🍫 so much. 💗

[@IsabeauStudio]

Should also drink less/no drinking argh

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Actually stopped drinking and yes it works wonders!

[@blues3985]

unhealthy habit is being unmotivated and eating when i don’t need to

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I really struggled with that all winter! Stick with it for a couple weeks and you'll kick the habit without realizing it

[@amyshort5625]

I should probably cut back on coffee

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You and my husband both lol he wonders why he feels anxious!

[@joeyrussell4969]

Recently stopped smoking

[@tequilamockingbird2895]

Unhealthy habit: eating bags of chocolate from 5pm onwards

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

super addicting!

[@ProfessorDraekko]

It’s been a year since this video but I need to make better food choices more consistently. Stop with the soda, burgers and fries!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Garbage in, garbage out pretty much sums it up lol

[@christinaperez9689]

I am in denial that red wine is bad for me! Someone tell me I am right 😂 ....So I will say my sweet tooth is my unhealthy habit.

[@whatrunsyou]

Hi there, this is Alysha, Erin's Coach...I have watched a number of people transform physically and mentally without alcohol. Running times improved too.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I feel you! I used to have red wine every night with that mindset also, but it's still alcohol which hinders your restorative sleep and then you have less energy and you workouts suffer and you crave unhealthy carbs! vicious cycle :(

[@alexissmith9701]

Unhealthy habit: junk food and bad eating habits. Would really like to start running too..

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

what's one small thing you can put in place to work toward healthier eating? I had to change my mindset about the junk...it isn't worth the temporary pleasure because of how crappy I feel after

[@KaylaGraystitches]

Unhealthy habit....which to choose?! Haha jk. I’m getting better at not overeating at dinner because it’s tasty, though with pizza I still eat too much. And i crave chocolate, a lot.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I struggle with pizza too. What I do now is before we even order the pizza, I see myself only having one piece. If I don't give myself the option of having more, I just move on after that one piece and don't think about it. Everything is a mind game with food.

[@KaylaGraystitches]

True I will have to try that !!

[@oliviamaine7358]

I need to stop drinking soda

[@christyfay521]

Drinking and eating at night

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

That's a hard one! I def had to fill my time with things that weren't conducive of snacking during them. After it became a habit, it's easy to have a food cutoff time. Mine is usually 7pm

[@AMPattee]

Unhealthy habit: drinking all the coke. Pop is my downfall. I crave the sugary flavor-full-ness it brings me. I hate the taste of seltzer, even flavored....so...that's it. Coca-Cola is my unhealthy habit (addiction).

[@emmarea9495]

My unhealthy habit is just eating unhealthy. Like chips and crap food like that

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I go through times of struggling with this. This is the first time I've been consistent and I've found that mindful eating has helped. And having easy to grab healthy foods. I know everyone says that, but after a while of forcing yourself to go without the crap, you start to not want it because you realize how crappy you feel after....not worth the short-lived pleasure of it

[@joelouden6592]

I ran for over 40 years and it always sucked and never got easier. Then a few years ago I watched a documentary on aerobic exercise. The medical scientists in the documentary showed study results that showed that the ability to improve aerobic fitness is genetically determined. They also showed that about 20%+ of all humans cannot improve their exercise tolerance no matter how hard they train. Another 20%+ can perform incredible feats of aerobic endurance with very little training. I think I'm one of the first group.

[@sharondean887]

Unhealthy habit...alcohol. when the weather sucks, it's too easy to stay in and drink.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes and social drinking is really hard to say no to. I think that will be my big challenge with this no drinking thing when I can hang out with people again

[@sharondean887]

@@MrsSpaceCadet I went 90 days with no alcohol and drank many mocktails when in social situations. I still felt like I was a participant in the social setting and to others, it looked like I was drinking...I never felt pressured to drink alcohol in these settings, and based on appearance I was participating. Sometimes, the act of having something in your hands brings comfort, and...in social settings you do deserve some kind of treat to reward yourself.. even if its sparkling water. Enjoy!

[@carriestavish9604]

Unhealthy habit...too much phone time.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I am SOOOO guilty of this. And a lot of my job entails being on my phone/computer so it feels even worse. What's your plan to reduce the time?

[@carriestavish9604]

Mrs Space Cadet I lost my job in March and have been looking to find ways to keep myself busy. Starting this week I have been doing yoga after lunch and walking after breakfast and dinner. I watch a documentary everyday so I learn something. I’m knitting again. Also, I bought two books about running. One that has pre-and post workout stretches (because I’m BAD at that) and the other about running your first ultramarathon. 😳😬 I think I’m going to train for a 50K. It terrifies me and I’m sure I’ll need to find a coach...but I won’t have much time to be on the phone if I’m running long distance. I’ve got to get a handle on being unemployed before I go farther into depression. 😕

[@nettiesantos4664]

Sounds like zombies are chasing you.

[@SAHMMNA]

Bad habit... Getting rid of gluten🙄 #LuvFromTexas