How Running Can Transform Your Life with Jeff Cunningham | 005

[@cpruns4501]

One thing my wife and I implemented years ago that changed our life is what we call a "slow down weekend" once a month. No TV, no movies, no phones, no work, no get togethers with extended family, no anything. We go for walks with the kids, we go swimming, we paint pictures with the kids, we cook with the kids, we play board games, etc. That weekend (compared to life) seems to take 3 weeks. At the end of that weekend I feel so mentally strong and ready to head back into life it's crazy. We will build a fort in the basement and sleep down there while falling asleep telling stories. I love my life and I love every day but something about that slow down weekend. I love it!!

[@carpediem9382]

Love this.

[@jasontexas10]

Love this! Thank you for sharing.

[@Invictus4318]

This is so cool

[@pinksupremacy6076]

Sounds awesome.

[@Amishay890]

In the Jewish culture this is called shabbat. We do it every week. Very good.

[@TMBCSALEM]

Bro. Ruthless is one of the best books. It's going to really impact you as it did me. So stoked to hear you diving into this book! I also personally feel like running teaches me about endurance in life. It might be painful at the moment, but the run will end. You're doing great, Nick.

[@mathiaskarlsen2211]

Ruthless by who?

[@espresso.scream]

Appreciate the comments about women and training. We train for performance to. So hard to work through the idea that performance is only to make our bodies smaller. Appreciate you punctuating this problem! ❤

[@michaelmccrossan7655]

Run my first sub 90 half marathon on Sunday.. 1:27:10 🏃💨 aim to go sub 3 in the marathon in December.

[@itssaranroy]

What was your first ever running event?

[@christoph1039]

Just waiting for jeff’s book to come out!!! You hear me jeff!! Hahha. But seriously. I’m ready for it.

[@RyanChristoph]

I love how Jeff effortlessly finds the right words to make his stories and advice that much more effective. Glad to be able to add another one of his Podcasts to my arsenal.

[@jdcunninghamlaw]

This means the world to me. Thank you.

[@JohnRuggero]

Started running in January at the age of 42. Couldn’t run 1 mile without stopping. In May I ran my first 5K in 20:06. Now I run 50-60 miles per week and I’m a totally different person. For one, I’m 40lbs lighter. I’m definitely stronger and I don’t get winded for no reason. I’m in much better shape now and I’m thinking about my next challenge. Probably a sub 19:00 5K is next, or maybe a 40:00 10K. Not sure. I just love running. Only sadness is that my age means my best years have already passed. Doesn’t mean I can’t win age group though! Watching the sub 3hr marathon podcast got me thinking about the possibility. Am I too old?….

[@samuelschweitzer1525]

Go One More. You got this!

[@thomasorchard]

If you think you're too old, you're probably right. If you think that your best days of running are ahead of you, then you're probably right too... Mindset is key. I started getting serious about running in the spring of 2023 and I've enjoyed "embracing the suck"... I did a 5k yesterday and placed 7th out of 15 in my age group. I'm 40 and completed it in 25:16 Your 20:06 is almost an elite level. Keep getting after it!

[@JohnRuggero]

@@thomasorchard Thanks man for the words of encouragement. I’m still training hard. 50-60 miles per week. I went low 19s for a 5K recently and I’m running a half marathon in February where I’m targeting 85min. I’m not letting my age dictate what I’m capable of! I hope you keep at it too!

[@jessicaputt5250]

Just ran my first half marathon on 3/18, while training for it I went through so many emotions. Accomplishing that goal was one of the most powerful feelings. During my race I was continually saying #goonemore. Love your products and your podcasts.

[@revjoespivey]

Congrats on the mini.

[@DeeKay1911]

Great work Jessica! It’s a feeling that is hard to describe for people who haven’t tried it. I often get the question, why I keep training and running marathons - “You have already done plenty” It’s really a massively awarding feeling to push through tough weather, run when everyone else doesn’t want to go and keep working to put in a great effort at the goal race 🙌🏼

[@gabebinversie4902]

By far my favorite guest on the pod. Jeff is THE MAN!

[@TheGbrown86]

Running helps my mental health. #1 reason for me. Gotta keep putting one foot in front of the other. Also physical and goals etc. but not even close on my persona hierarchy for why I run. Thanks to you both.

[@Slaydraqons]

This podcast is so far beyond just running. It’s full of life lessons and golden nuggets. Thank you for sharing.

[@aaronwhite3298]

Vacations are for sissies...Stay Hard... David Goggins

[@phoqueewe7230]

I always find the question "who are you" humorous when people strive for words or thinks they nailed it. There is no answer for "who you are" those are things you feel, things you do, goals, what you think and basic morality. Its a fallacy question.

[@WaydeStuwe]

It’s crazy how every successful person says the same thing in different ways. I forget who said it but Once you know the way, you can see it in all things…shits legit.

[@anthonini66]

Myamoto Musashi

[@WaydeStuwe]

@@anthonini66 yes sir!!

[@natalyawoop4263]

Like the saying all happy families are alike and unhappy families are each unique

[@DevinPA410]

The piece on claiming victim was absolutely musical. Owning negative outcomes can precipitate peace of mind in the long term, and it makes owning positive outcomes that much more thrilling when they occur. I’m probably about to own a less than ideal outcome here in a few weeks at a half-marathon lol, but that’s for a different day. Great vid here.

[@matthockman]

Jeff and Nick you guys are both legends.

[@alwaysevolving281]

Slowing down allows for reflection and shifts your focus to dig deeper and find your purpose, which in turn helps you identify an appropriate process to function that ultimately creates alignment in yourself, your relationships at home, and in your business relationship. The hustle culture/go go go process values transaction over relationships. Consistency is still there when we slow down. So when we allow ourselves to slow down and focus on purpose and realign ourselves, people will subscribe to your process and not because they like you. They subscribe because your process works.

[@franksbr]

I've been watching your marathon series with Jeff Cunningham, and it is the best content out there! Jeff seems like the greatest dude! At 7:45 he seems like an excited kid, wanting everyone to do great. I'm so glad to have found the treasure of positivity and good vibes that is Nick Bare and The Nick Bare Podcast! Keep up the good work! And with regards to slowing down: It is _so_ fucking important, especially if you have kids. I'm 37 years old, and me and my wife have three young daughters. Sure, it can be stressful at times, but the good far, far, far outweighs the "bad". And every single day (no joke) I tell myself this: When I'm 80 years old, maybe with trembling hands, I'm sure I would give _anything_ for the chance to live again one single day in what is now my present life. No matter how stressful or demanding that may be. So as to make sure i enjoy it _today_. I am living the dream of my future self every single day. Slow down, savour it and be present.

[@randonlowe2905]

Great Podcast. Wish these interviews were still in the same set up as the Bare Performance Podcast. The lighting and set up kind of puts you to sleep. I feel they should both had a cigar and bourbon in hand or something.

[@markozivanovic305]

😂

[@brandonnofs3360]

That's a amazing book. Another great book is "don't let the enemy have a seat at your table"

[@walkerlunsford7320]

Man I really love listening to these two. Two men showing the younger generation what it means to work hard. Jeff's quote in the "20 mile workout" for the buffalo marathon when he gave his wise words that the secret sauce is consistency (I'm paraphrasing) got me to click on this video(I've rewatched that 20 mile workout at least 5 times). I watched the entire podcast and agree with almost everything. As a young man from Texas that values competition and work ethic I cannot express enough how valuable these conversations are. However, I think that the conversations around hustle culture and vacations were a little over exaggerated. If Nick had taken more vacations during the early BPN days, would it be what it is today? As well as other early stages in Jeff's career? I personally do not think that young people like me (21) need as much rest as they are taking right now. Would love to know if age or having a family has anything to do with y'alls thoughts.

[@pspence2]

The conversations around hustle culture and vacations are not over exaggerated at all. You are only 21 so it makes sense that you don't yet understand the neurotoxin that the hustle culture philosophy truly is. Our mental health is so incredibly important and life is so fragile and when I was your age I had no idea either. Also, just an fyi. Be very wary of that competitiveness. Much like comparison it can absolutely rob you of your joy.

[@SeeRichardRun]

Great podcast! Sic 'em Bears!

[@marksalyersmusic]

Jeff is a wise man.

[@elijahb59]

This may be a year old but I can’t even begin to tell you how much I needed to hear this podcast.

[@GibStud]

Life is interesting that when one is evolving, growing and actively seeking to better oneself events present themselves and words are spoken in such away to further belief in your own being. This exchange was one of those for me. Thank you both!👊🏼

[@cassyroop]

Great Episode! I especially loved the “All In” vs “All Consuming” bit. That really resonated with me!

[@jaytracerr]

Love this episode of the podcast! 🏃 especially the “slow down” part

[@thornburymatthew]

Another podcast for the arsenal. Thank you, guys.

[@superobservation]

Wow, you guys nailed this podcast. Absolutely fantastic.

[@irvingonzalez2554]

Had to stop listening lol the running alone part started sounding whinny as I was out here running alone lol

[@ryancolleran245]

Can you make the "How running can change lives" available to share on Instagram? That segment is awesome!

[@finn9544]

Loved the ep, deep meaningful covos that do deserve listening to, well done.

[@matthewtamez3210]

Nick talk abt oxygen levels is amazing

[@erichuifitness]

Amazing podcast! Wise stuff

[@jevonmarsh3762]

48??? FM Jeff looks great for that

[@Essentialoils4ujess-weagle]

I removed myself from Strava because I didn't feel it's mentally healthy for me to be sharing my running journey. I started doing low heart rate training and I wasn't loving people seeing my stats on getting faster.

[@richardmiddleton7770]

You can set it to private so only you can see your runs. I actually love posting slow zone 2 runs, because occasionally I'll let rip and post fast runs so people know I can run fast. I just choose to run slow most of the time. Frequency and consistency over the years gets more respect from me on Strava than fast-ish runs for a few months then nothing because they've burned out or given up for not progressing!

[@aadamadkins2927]

So so good. Thank you, gentlemen.

[@indy500tabasco8]

👽👽👽👽karachibiryani👽👽👽👽

[@danterrarun]

'Rising tides raise all boats' - that was beautifully carved in my brain cells!

[@jdcunninghamlaw]

Haha thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

LOVED this episode!!!

[@santinocorrales]

👏❤️👏

[@electrodynamicorb6548]

Nick the walking talking cardboard cutout billboard.

[@richardmiddleton7770]

Listen at 1.5x speed! Stops you falling asleep!

[@xandinho17]

Jeff could say “today’s workout is backwards sprints for five hours” and I’d do it no question.

[@xandinho17]

I’m kidding - J Cunningham is a legend tho.

[@jdcunninghamlaw]

@@xandinho17 THANKS

[@Nelliott240]

Great episode!

[@amyrobeson]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@itsDGW]

Incredible

[@NickSapienzaCFP]

Jeff is a mensch

[@brianclark641]

No offense, but this interview doesn’t make me want to be a runner…makes me afraid to just enjoy running because I’m not pushing hard enough

[@travismcphee22]

Pushing hard enough is a personal scale. Know your limits and push them. Don’t worry what others are doing, if anything this episode is more about observing their mindset and habits.

[@zanderziliak]

Congrats on the win dude! I love the hrit you put into your videos, your business, and your love for running and lifting! You deserve every part of that win because you got up and did everything you want to achieve! Keeping doing what you are doing because it pays off! Go one more everyday to see change! Never ever stop! Prove hatters wrong by going into another prep with the same mentality! Go one more!!!