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[@stephendavidcampbell]

😂 "i forgot"! 😂 Killed me. Thanks as always Göran . You're such an inspiration

[@Eldriitch]

I've never personally liked tracking streaks with things, simply because it feels really overwhelming and demotivating for me to miss a day -- rebuilding a big streak seems monumental. I personally prefer to accept it and think "ok, i missed a session today, I'll make sure not to miss the next one" -- not focusing on a big long term picture, but on intrinsically motivated day to day consistency. Of course everything works differently for different people, but this is what works for me.

[@Dreamlink91]

I run every day for 2 years now , i was overweight whole life now i can run half marathon and quite fit. But i run like a dog, just for fun i dont push myself or make myself suffer so to speak, i run and that is it.

[@surajpowar4915]

You are an inspiration Göran. I actually started running because of you. It took me 70 runs to get to my first 10km. I owe you man!❤

[@FieryClips]

Haha I made you run 1 meter

[@chad.haggerty]

😂😂

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for that 😃

[@huemaj6931]

Haha you made me lauhg

[@PoetWithPace]

Same 🏆

[@Ewald240]

Who you are without elite sport? You look like a super nice guy and undoubtedly a great dad ❤ and of course great videos.

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks ❤️

[@sigmatau8231]

...in other words, an elite human being.

[@richardiqbal9080]

I can relate to this! I started a streak when I was 16 (writing 30 minutes per day as I wanted to be a writer, so not running), and it was amazing and really shaped me as a person for the better. It gave me consistency and discipline that I really lacked back then. But several years in, it started to become more and more of a mental burden. 4 years in, I also basically forgot to write, went to sleep, then woke up in a terror realising I hadn't written yet. In hindsight I wish I'd fully forgotten like you had, because it took me until year 7 to make the conscious decision to stop my streak. It was a real weight off my shoulders!

[@PriitKallas]

It's my 2623rd day of writing 500 words every day. In most extreme cases I have written during ultramarathons but also when drunk. It's not healthy to do things that way. I think I will stop on day 3000 or around 8.2 years. The date would be March 26, 2025. I will still continue to write a lot, but I think I will give myself two or three cheat days for each month.

[@Julio_Zambrano]

Thanks for sharing! Still, a streak that goes over 4 years is absolutely fantastic! Kudos!

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks so much!

[@jippiijajee]

Amazing video setup this time! Illumination on your face was so enjoyable 😊

[@michaelhemmingsen3551]

I have followed you for some time now, and I think you are such a big inspiration. Not only do you manage to make your videos very interesting to watch, but your always very positive personality, is contagious in a good way. Looking forward to see more from you :)

[@peaoat3608]

My favorite Forrest Gump theme is the one about him running coast to coast back and forth and then stopping. Stopping can be very challenging.

[@clairegale5492]

4 years is very impressive!! If anything, forgetting to run because of life obligations just means we are human and “it happens”. I love your attitude and the realization that it’s ok to take a rest day when appropriate! Keep up the great content! 👍

[@Fun-pf9lw]

I laughed when you revealed the reason why you stopped your run streak! This was a great video yet again. Thanks for all your great videos.

[@Ian_Fox_adv]

Great video Göran! I've been making my way through your archive of videos and its great to see how much your presenting and editing has improved over the years (even though your older videos are still very cool). I always look forward to your new uploads, they give me a lot of inspiration! Thanks again for sharing! 🙌🏻

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for your nice comment! Glad to hear you can see an improvement, hoping to keep improving 😊

[@jassaljs]

Always good to hear from you!! You always motivate me (push me 😡) to run daily 🦾 Thanks 🤗

[@goranwinblad]

Glad to hear, hope you had a great run today!

[@irunfar1125]

Congrats on that journey, mate! Don't worry about the streak as long as you continue doing what you love. Streaks are only made for social media tbh. Sometimes these ones are neglecting your recovery and running progress therefore you better have some recovery. Love the vids and keep them coming!

[@robertcarter8600]

Great story. You are a good man. I hope you continue regular physical activity considering your powerful background!

[@ckuzinski]

Just found your channel, and I love it. Your common sense approach mixed with science/research is very appreciated and uncommon in this day and age. I'm currently at day 1493 of running 2 miles per day. My first attempt at a year-long streak ended with forgetting as well. 😅

[@SucklessProgrammer]

Great Göran! Ella and Linus loved this!

[@algoritmerna6033]

Your editing has become so much better! Keep up the good work Göran!

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks a ton! 😀

[@dinicti]

That is life; congrats and wish you the best!

[@northandsouthx]

I was on a streak and one day just quit because I did not have time and did not want to be tied to a self-imposed obligation. It feels great to run every day, but it takes so much pressure off if you can allow yourself to take a day off when the day is too stressful and busy or when it’s over 40 degrees outside and you didn’t manage to run in the early morning. I started a new streak and, two months in, broke my toe. So I had to take a couple of weeks off. I’m not starting any new streaks 😅

[@laius6047]

Yeah. Streaks are nothing. Empty rules. Like whatathe point of running 1.6km just to say i've ran today and kept my streak.

[@adminbusinessdevelopment6220]

“Self-Imposed obligation”? Oh you mean self-discipline lol got it

[@petterleife5945]

Otroligt fina miljöer du filmar och springer i. Och fint att du själv är så autentisk och personlig.

[@ddahstan6876]

Just got a new sub, so you owe me 1 meter! :)) Fantastic work balancing your mental well being and family. Continuing lighting up that enthusiasm and hope you keep doing it for as long as it makes you happy!

[@watersfakeplants]

I got to 1080 days of run streaking, almost 3 years. Preparing for the birth of my second child is what made me stop, she still moved along with me until 37 weeks pregnant, with over 400 miles with a belly it was a good reason to complete the streak 💕

[@carrjeep7538]

I’m glad for you this streak burden has been lifted. Rest is so important.

[@ACs946]

keep it all in perspective, and thx for the content!!!

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for watching!

[@WillKlein]

This is so relatable, and what a great lesson about streaks and maintaining healthy habits.

[@julianvanostrand3275]

There are a lot of running videos, but I almost always learn something from yours and I've been running for over 35 years. Keep them coming you do great work

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for that nice comment makes me very happy to hear! ☺️

[@PetarFaltin]

Great confession. Thank You!

[@W13n3n]

Great accomplishment and achievement!! Especially when having young kids! It's always nice to watch your video's!! Keep up the good work!

[@David-cc3un]

Good for you! Keep at it ❤

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks!

[@FlorianLeybold]

This was a fascinating video for me. My own runnning streak has been going for over five years now and I can relate so well. Keeping the streak alive and not having to motivate myself to get out the door and start running has improved my life in so many ways. But I would at times have slight problems with my knees, feet, shins or hamstrings and think: Wouldn't it be smarter to just stop for a couple of days? Is this really healthy or has this become an obsession? Since all these issues disappeared at some point, I've kept going. When you were about to reveal what your reason for stopping was, I felt like I knew exactly what you were going to say. I'm fully expecting the same to happen to me at some point in the future. Being a dad of twins myself, I can totally imagine falling asleep on the couch one day or simply forgetting. Please make a follow-up video in a half year or so and tell us whether you've been able to keep up your motivation or have started slacking off for days on end. Or maybe you will have started a new streak by then...

[@01001001001001001001]

Hi Göran, I am big fan of your videos. I am glad you accepted the ending the 4-year streak. I am also running "every day" (inspired by you at some point :D ) and as a dad of two young kids like you, I know its sometimes just plain impossible / out of our hands. In order to run every day for life, I have two exception rules that I follow: I am eligible to skip the day if I am "very" sick (i.e. not regular cold but something more serious when I feel I really should just lie down in bed), or if I am traveling, especially with kids. Those two rules, I think cut the possibility of not running "just because". Also, I made those rules because I want to run "every day" to the end of my life, and if I didn't have them, I know I would have already failed my goal even before I start ;) Keep up the good work Göran!

[@MikiKrejci]

Hi binary man, very good approach with exceprions. Are you running some minimal milage per run? My minimal run is 5K to be bothered put on running cloths and shoes. But I am tempered to do one free day per week to go on bike, walk etc. My goal is to improve my running form...PS: Father of 4 small kids, so it is exponentialy more difficult to find time for myself :D

[@plastikheld]

Ha, ha - that was quite unexpected but I like how you dealt with it. What I like about your videos in general is that running is just pure fun and we shouldn't take it too serious.

[@goranwinblad]

True! ☺️

[@matthiassventoest6800]

I am surprised you had a running streak, I had not noticed.. good stuff

Whoops! Nice job! I'm still on my runstreak and just celebrated 6 years. I hope I never forget 😅

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks and congrats on keeping your streak for so long!

[@sanasolav]

Nice video as always! What have you done to almost get rid of the Morton’s neuroma?

[@TheAudioImagingCo]

Well done…. You are an inspiration 👏

[@ChrisBranch]

This sounds a great approach. I've never tried a streak for the same reason; it's chaos with young kids, and I don't want the pressure 😂 I love the editing in this video btw. Top class 👏👏

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks glad to hear! 🙏

[@sladojem4]

That was a really refreshing video and really funny when you revealed they reason of just forgetting it 😄 Regarding the injury: I also had a Morton‘s neuroma and had to pause my marathon training but then discovered a blog where someone just recommended to put an ear plug in between the toes while running and it really helped. I could finish the preparation and after a few months I could even run again without the ear plugs :)

[@user-ss1yl3bs6z]

I love your video and became recently a fan of your channel. Could you tell me what software you are using in 3:55 to track your runs?

[@Ecoroof1986]

Well done with 4 years that an amazing achievement especially where you live. A friend of mine started around the same time as you. He is now on day 1522. To celebrate 4 years he ran a marathon everyday in January. All after work and starting at 4pm. The weather was cold wet dark and pretty miserable most of the time. We live near Manchester UK. He also mixed it up towards the end by doing 27 miles on day 27 and 28,29,30,31. It defiantly took a toll on him though and took a couple of weeks to start feeling 'normal' again.

[@PoetWithPace]

Thank you for sharing Goran. As you say, we should not run when sick or injured and that is when a “run streak” becomes unhealthy IMO. Stopping is good and there is more to life than running.

[@georgeserban007]

You won’t miss a single puddle haha. Keep up the good work, you’re an inspiration

[@floris89]

What injury did you have in your foot? And how did you find the balance of keeping to run, but still allowing the body to recover? I've been struggling with splayfoot for a while now and see some progress from physio and specific strength exercises... But it seems to very lightly flare up when i increase the volume with only a bit. Really want to find the right balance to increase my running.

[@teodormitov2609]

Hey, I really enjoy your videos, but is am wondering what is the brand of running clothes you use, seams like all of your gear is from there, thank you

[@anncleverley4721]

Breathtakingly inspiring.

[@nonthoughtslinky]

Goran do you think you'll do the Bizlett 24? That was the first video I saw of yours. It motivated me to start running again

[@hisyamuddinaris2140]

Yup consistency makes you stay free injury. Thanks Coach Goran for valuable inputs

[@goranwinblad]

Yep! Glad to hear!

[@Elmaghrabiz]

Today is actually day 1413 of my running streak :) We almost started together :) Love your videos and congrats on the 100K subs :)

[@aaronaa8168]

Love your attitude

[@goranwinblad]

Glad to hear!

[@hmcdonald3164]

Hey Goran, I was thinking of the scene in Forrest Gump when he was running across America and one day he stopped saying he was tired and wanted to go home!!! Outstanding running for 1439 days straight!! Well done, take care, run safe.

[@jakubholik90]

Wow is it really 4 years already? Super inspirational video, as usual Göran! Take care

[@goranwinblad]

Yes! Thank you! 🙏

[@io-rj6sk]

i thought it was gonna b coz of ur heart so actually relieving to hear sumthing as simple as forgetting :D and streak ending probably for the best :D

[@shayneknox6247]

Thank you 🙏 amazing videos

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for watching ☺

[@johngardner1898]

Your life streak of being the best person, father, husband, and runner you can be, every day, continues!

[@goranwinblad]

☺️☺️

[@JayRappa]

I’m happy knowing you have such good psychology for running even after you had a heart issue. I have an issue myself that I learned to accept and continue training. Great content as always

[@OmiSido]

4 Years, wow, you are Da Man 💪

[@Shipwreckruns]

I have heard of no more accurate depictions of what being a dad is like: “I forgot.” I recently missed a 5k I registered for the same reason.

[@goranwinblad]

Haha yep life can be pretty hectic with kids 😅

[@tulh52]

I see myself after watching your video, being a dad of a twin isn't easy at all. But we're all runner for life, enjoy your day off :)

[@MattSwain1]

I’m very much opposed to run streaks. They start as being positive for mental health but then turn into an obsession for many that get in the way of making smart decisions around your health. At the start of this year I wasn’t on a run streak, but did try to keep exercising through an illness. My training was low quality, the illness continued and I had to just had to stop completely for a couple of weeks in the end. If I see that I’ve accidentally started on a streak I make a point of deliberately breaking it early (maybe with some other exercise) just so it doesn’t become a bigger thing that I feel tied to. I’m glad you shared some of the downsides of these streaks in your video

[@wiesorix]

I think this shows that streaks can help you build a habit, and that they can give you that little extra motivation when you don't want to go out. They're not sustainable but they're easy. I think the really hard thing is to to break your streak when it is really necessary, but to keep the motivation to go out when it is though.

[@jopiorienteering]

You pushing through everything to keep up with the streak but then just forgetting to run one day has such a wisdom in it. Life happens. Things are not perfect. Running streak should be about you running everyday when you can do it without it being harmfuk. If you are sick, injured or seriously over stressed you cant do it healthily.

[@deminmax]

Awesome video! :)

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks! 😀

[@smagic614]

Hi Göran, sorry to hear about the ongoing health problems. In my eyes you were THE super athlete, the unreachable ideal. And still are. Can you share the diagnosis you got? I would appreciate the personal take on that in a separate video.

[@Manakaiser]

high tier content as always

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks! ☺

[@LongoHighlights]

I have always preferred doing my plans with 5 days on and 2 days off, still doing the same mileage overall, but looking forward to and savouring rest days is a part of what makes it great. Finishing a long run on Sunday, knowing I rest on Monday feels great.

[@goranwinblad]

Yeah that’s for sure a good approach!

[@sbm1978]

Same, I'm on just shy of 4-months of a "business day" streak where I generally only go out on week days during my lunch hour (even in Perth's warmish 40c weather). It's glorious!

[@Kelly_Ben]

I love this approach. I truly enjoy my days off, spending the free time on things I might have neglected on run days, or just enjoying some relaxation. It’s easier to push on run/strength days, knowing a rest is coming!

[@innesdunbar]

I have done long running streaks and it can really turn out to be a burden. I exercise every day and really enjoy it. Somedays after a days work and before going out to do other sports such as mountain biking for hours in an evening, I really didn’t feel the benefit of going for a run first. Now I try something each day, but if I need to take a break, I can, if I am on holiday, it feels good to get out somewhere new for a run, but if it is a busy day with lots of travel, there is no stress having to fit in a run. Running for me is a way of relieving stress, I don’t want it to be a cause of it.

[@capt4in1]

This is exactly my attitude towards running. I LOVE it and I hope to run for the rest of my life, but I don't ever put rest days in my plan. I of course plan days where I run a very small distance at low intensity (usually the day after a long run or a very hard workout) but days where I don't run completely, never. They happen naturally (and or course more than I like) but If I feel an injury coming on or if I'm sick, like I am now:( I don't run because I'd rather take a short time off to recover than be forced to take a longer time off due to serious injury or illness.

[@iwouldprefernotto4381]

Great video! Gamifying running can be motivating but I think we have to just treat streaks as a fun thing rather than this commitment we have to religiously commit to.

[@Mookiethedog]

Haha what a great reason to stop your amazing streak. I know people that have very impressive run streaks and most of the time it's healthy but from time to time I know these people would benefit from a day off. The body would thank them but it's hard to be critical of this kind of pursuit! Cheers!

[@pemdorjee1441]

Love and respect all the way from india

[@Alex_Wizard2003]

You legend!

[@peterbechtel4668]

Wow. Wonderful story... yer a star.

[@kwd-2023]

What a great story with a surprise ending. LOL Who'd have guessed that would be the reason to end "the streak".

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks for that 😊 haha 😅

[@poulpispoulpis3490]

Man ! I so feel you, I am also close to 4 years of streak (I am around like 3y10m I think ) and after a time you stop counting you just do it. I did not forget to run but some days I really need to think ... "do I have already run today ?" because if it is so part of my daily life that I need to make a conscious effort to check.

[@Kamii1987]

I didn't expect that aswer that you forgot about run one day XD

[@pavelrinn5714]

Hallo. Nice video. It made me thinking. 7 years ago I did enjoy running alot, but then I made a mistake and went for 60km run/walk event. I usually jogged like like 10-15km no problem and the run/walk we walked with my gf. After about 40km I felt pain in my feet, but my gf wanted to continue so I took some painkiller and continued... I destroyed my feet... After that I did some running, but every time I could not even walk after and the next day. I tryed to fix it with walking barefoot and it got even worse. Walking was, and still is (when I am not carefoul) very painful after some distance. So I quit and got really fet. Recently I started going to gym have some exercise and your video got me thinking - I might try to start doing some morning "hopping" (running as slow as someone walks) for a mile or so, maybe get my feet stronger that way to be able to start move again. Not sure if its a good idea, but I might try it :-D.

[@mischievouscat296]

Hey! Thank you for running 1 meter for me, that's very sweet actually!! 😊

[@mirsavon7751]

That’s a really impressive streak! And I think it’s actually a really cool way to stop 😊 Very natural, instead of having to make a difficult decision about it. It must’ve felt weird and a little sad in the moment you realized it, but maybe a little freeing too? Anyways, now you can have a daily running habit instead of a streak 👍🏻

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks! Yeah for sure, took some hours then it felt a bit freeing.

[@von8298]

Wow, I’m just over a year (45-75 minutes per run) and sometimes run twice a day and thought I was doing something. What made you realize you had a heart issue?

[@stekarenhd6911]

What about recovery? Maybe once you're fit enough, a short run doesn't affect the recovery in a bad way?

[@erik4177]

I’m also currently waiting for the results of a gen test regarding a genetic heart condition I may have, that could greatly impact my training intensity in the future. Somehow it‘s comforting to see you getting past that. Thank you for your videos

[@goranwinblad]

Ok I wish you the best of luck! 😊

[@Kelly_Ben]

Try not to stress too much about it until you’ve got the results and had a long talk with your heart specialist. I had a mild heart attack at 42, due to a rare condition related to a broken circadian rhythm. I was TERRIFIED, as I’d been hoping to run ultras. My cardiologist has actually cleared me to do ultras, happy that I’m into lower intensity distance and not higher intensity speed. Even if you have to adjust your goals, there will still be options. You can STILL be an athlete with a heart condition… slow and steady like me, or even a beast like Goran! Best wishes!

[@CubaCubinho]

My 100 push-up/day streak ended the same way. It has been I weird feeling when I realised it. While I think that running every day isn't the most effective training for me and to be more flexible in front of illness, injury and private stuff, I challenge myself another way in 2024: Running at least 42,2km/week in 80% of all weeks and more than 60km in 50% of all weeks. So 60 is always the goal but it isn't the end, when you don't reach it.

[@slavasss2189]

What is yr average yearly mileage?

[@peterhyperman]

I watched this in hope to get an answer for how to quit the streak and how to come to terms with it. "Just forgot".. such a disappointment 😂 but that's probably how I will end mine too. Will have a really hard time accepting it though and I fear the day it comes to an end.

[@minebuilder1805]

I dont know how you did this, in my peak running time my lungs didnt like 6 times sport per week. My pb for distance stays at 25km and it is really motivating to see your videos, i had to stop because i kinda broke my arm and the doctor told me to do no sports, not even running, after 8 weeks my training was mostly gone, now i am training back up. Maybee you could keep your weekly running streak.

[@pimacanyon6208]

congrats on your streak. I think the reason you stopped is the best reason you could have had for stopping. Pressures off now, you can can run most days, but as you said, when you're injured or sick, maybe better to take a day off.

[@awayyout]

Great job keeping it up for 4 years.. it’s definitely not easy to keep up the habit with kids and work. Streak is just the number and you will forever be a runner if you run almost everyday 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️. I’m counting on the day I break my running streak of 1663 days too 😅

[@runningwithmarc]

😅 the way it was meant to be I guess. Nice streak for 4 years, well done Göran. I think running streaks are great if you are fit and healthy, but 100% they are bad to just continue if you have some acute injury or feeling sick. So in that sense I am not fan of running streaks.

[@markwatson6328]

Goran, I started my streak after watching one of your videos on the many benefits of running every day. I liked the idea of removing that morning debate. Will I run today or not? Today marked 314 days. I doubt I'll stop at one year. Just want to say, thank you.

[@goranwinblad]

Glad to hear and congrats for implementing such a great habit to your life 😀

[@ChristianPieth]

I'm also very close to my 4-year streak (March 15th). Unfortunately, in recent months, I've been hit by the flu or a cold more often, which is why I often found it very borderline and unhealthy to still go for runs. I have tremendous respect for your achievement in managing all of this, especially with children - very inspiring! Keep it up!

[@goranwinblad]

Ok yeah that’s the worst thing with a streak since I agree it’s not a healthy thing when you get sick in different ways. But other than that daily physical activity is for sure great congrats on keeping on it for so long!

[@grahamnewton4381]

I ran for well over 50 years, never to this standard but estimate that including all the races I could easily have run around 60,000 miles. This is in addition to doing a wide range of other sports. I didn’t however run when I was ill. I stopped at age 68 after a non running related injury which eventually led to a hip replacement. I was advised not to run afterwards because the pounding is very wearing on an artificial hip. So I now walk and hike many hundreds of miles a year as well as doing weights in the gym 3 or 4 days a week. Running kept me sane at work and I loved the build up to races and the atmosphere on the day. I also miss my other sports particularly Krav Maga but at 74 I am delighted to still be able to do what I do. Running was for a long time, my life but my life after running is still enjoyable. Also, I don’t get as many injuries!

[@jperaltnaranjo]

Hi Thats happens in a lot of us runners , be pros or amateurs, we run for mental issues mostly Anxiety depresion etc Making exercise is a mental remedy

[@tiborherman5471]

Göran: "I forgot to run, let's make a video about it!" No offense, it's simply funny! :) I did a 3 month streak starting in August, but when my son did not want to go to bed till midnight, i had to skip a day, too. That's all right. Since Christmas I started another streak and I'm on it since then, even during skiing this weekend. And the idea was from of you, Göran, so thank you for motivating a lot of people, including me!

[@goranwinblad]

Haha 😂 Glad to hear good job!

[@a.fdz.prieto1870]

Admirable tu ánimo y constancia. Para mi es un ejemplo y una gran motivación. Me has inspirado a correr de forma diaria, a correr por el simple placer y sin objetivo. Pero ha sido y es toda una fabulosa experiencia q ha cambiado mi forma de ver cada día, y la propia vida. Muchas gracias por compartir tus experiencias en estos videos.

[@Thegreat772]

What is your heart condition? How did you find out you had a heart condition? Asking as my heart does funny things sometimes when I run but drs fob me off all the time.

[@seatownfan]

How did you know you had a heart condition? Also, I have been on a run streak since January 1, 2023 of at least 1.24 miles in 2024. In 2023, I ran at least 2.23 miles. The reason I do it, is that I worry I will let days go by without running.

[@jamesbrearley8445]

Great video!!