I followed Haruki Murakami's strict schedule for a week

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[@Crux161]

As someone who’s been living with a spinal-cord injury for years now... take it from me, get out there - run, bike, walk - just see the world. Because I can’t. And I sure miss that space, that freedom, everything about the release. Not just running on the beach with my dog, but that - that most of all.

[@shahilmisran302]

Wish you a speedy Recovery

[@CaptPicard81]

You've convinced me, I'm going to start running/walking every day with my wife and my kids when they are old enough. No need to sit in front of a screen so much. Wish you all the best.

[@cmonbts7910]

🙏🙏🙏🙏wish you a good recovery

[@mitchlee2137]

I will run tomorrow for you.

[@shahilmisran302]

@@mitchlee2137 Happy Running, I started it today 😃

[@nandankulkarni2628]

I'm just glad this schedule didn't involve an unreasonably low amount of sleep

[@ivazadro5857]

At what time she went to bed?

[@sylviaa7223]

@@ivazadro5857 9pm

[@ivazadro5857]

@@sylviaa7223 thank you 😊

[@Aaron-mj9ie]

9pm to 4am ain't awful. I'd certainly be dead from it though... I wonder if I get too much sleep, actually

[@ADeeSHUPA]

@@Aaron-mj9ie אהרון

[@otherworldsthanthese]

can we just appreciate how well-made this video is?

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you that means so much to me :’(

[@solus9752]

No

[@thesohelshaikh7]

Tbh its trippy, so many cuts. Appreciate the hard work tho

[@DanyTorrecillas]

Yes, this video is greatly done

[@shikharverma2876]

@@MelTorrefranca Amazing!!

[@h_curly6384]

I’m new to haruki Murakami. my schedule is naturally similar except I don’t run and I write for maybe an hour and then spend the rest of that time questioning what the hell I wrote.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Accurate

[@shahnazwm]

😂 Lmao

[@1silverwhisper8]

Love this lmao

[@sitifazlinfasha3624]

HAHAH

[@edgarbenjoseph3879]

Relatable

[@euphrasiajesudas6257]

This is so true, waking up at 4am is a very ideal time, and the period between 4.30 to 7.30 am in the morning is so quiet and the focus at that point is tremendous. Proven! Even a non-morning person should give it a try, no harm. It just needs practice. For those of who you that think that studying at night is better, its the same reason studying at that particular period in the morning is efficient!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yesss! I’ve realized that there really isn’t that much difference between staying up to work in the middle of the night or literally waking up in the middle of the night (which is still morning lol)

[@verybarebones]

Sunrise is at 8:30 here, i hate it being awake and doing shit before sunrise. I also hate staying awake until 4am. Humans arent meant to do that.

[@euphrasiajesudas6257]

@@verybarebones hahaah okay man no forcing, well its a practice thing and biological clock is involved so when you have enough rest the body will allow you to wake up even if the sun isn't out yet without feeling fatigued. I was that person as well, I'm not consistent sometimes because my sleeping time varies. so yeah! trying is no harm!

[@Amipunkiponk]

Totally agree. I always wake up between 4and 5 am. It feels like I do more during the day.

[@dijanapajic824]

@@Amipunkiponk When do you go to sleep?

[@benzilla127]

Please don't run a 10k every day if you've never run a 10k prior to this video -- it's very dangerous to increase your mileage so quickly. Also I noticed you were doing static stretching to warm up, try out a dynamic stretching warm up routine after a 5-10 minute very slow run as your warm up. Static stretching should be for cool downs. Sorry if this is over prescriptive I just don't want you to get injured! Thanks for the video, very well made x

[@jdotx9843]

Running 10k everyday would get you sick if you don't have a proper diet regardless of how good a runner you are. At least she's done a bit of prior training, a lot of people skip that part and get injured very quickly

[@r0conscious]

It's not even that much, what's up with you wussies, not like she's 80 or something

[@arleneg6040]

@BenHunter. Thanks for being an amazing caring wise human being.

[@majdahamine6493]

@@r0conscious it's not about the 10k itself it's about her body collapsing , like u can't just start lifting weights and lift 25kg in day one u need prior training like start with 1-2 km for people who doesn't run frequently and keep adding on it

[@nikoutoajaisai6310]

@@r0conscious Very helpful comment here. Thanks

[@snipamontage6222]

I get Vietnam flashbacks every time I hear Apple alarm sound.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Sorry lol

[@zoeeeeeeeeee3644]

What do you mean?

[@juliettelamarr6010]

I jumped & audibly said, "you...asshole."

[@seherling207]

Same and I don't have an iPhone. My roomie just thought it's a good idea to have 4 alarms in 30min and continued sleeping after each one

[@arushisingh930]

it literally gives me a heart attack. top 2 worst sounds and it’s not #2

[@lisi3062]

sis trained to run a 10k and it wasn't even the main point of the video we STAN!!!

[@vancek8586]

But did she?

[@nonr.2347]

I mean she's really cool but what

[@Xyzphire]

What does 'stan' mean?

[@Tirapian]

@@Xyzphire It means to be a fan. Refer to Eminem's song 'Stan'. You'll get the picture.

[@emmacassady4518]

I expected him to have a much weirder schedule instead he’s an athletic powerhouse

[@Ssaidak]

Well, I have read his books about writing and running, and yes he gets up at 4 am and yes he writes 5 or 6 hours, but he explains always how he gets up for training, during 2 o 3 hours. And starts writing over 9 till 4 or 5 pm. In the afternoon he swims or cycling, all depending of his training in that moment. I dont know how the people understand that he writes from 4 am. He explains how you need to run in the morning before there are a lot of people in the parks, and how hi is always listening rock music.

[@farahali2478]

Thank you for this! I'm a graphic designer and spend basically 12 - 16 hours a day at my desk. At 27 years old and over 200lbs with asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, I feel like an unhealthy 60 year old and I said to myself, I'm too young to be feeling like this. I recently started Muay Thai training and running and it's not easy but I feel a difference in myself and my work. Hope to keep at it!

[@llilystevenson]

you got this!

[@sararazz]

Is muay thai a safe sport for RA? You can get pretty bad sores right. Do practice restorative and stretching yoga in between your practices. I hope ur RA symptoms will be in ctrl.

[@farahali2478]

@@sararazz thank you! Yes I do stay on top of my stretching and plan to get more yoga in. I have a very understanding coach who let's me do as much as I can and doesn't push me too too hard. The only other option doctor presented me with was visiting a specialist where I'd have to spend thousands of dollars and take disease altering medication at 27 years old. I refuse to believe that's my only option.

[@r.mukherjee3445]

Keep on updating

[@BiraDaniele]

You are deficient in many key vitamins, with so much inflammation your levels of vitamin D must be pretty low

[@kanra______7411]

If I am not wrong marukami had a pretty good running past , he used run atleast one marathon a year so you get the gist but damn you trained to run 10 Km is pretty motivating to say the least. Good job!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yeah he’s super into it..!! And thanks haha

[@Ssaidak]

he is running I think that 2 marathons and 1 triathlon by year, and he runs a lot of more than 10 km. All that said by him. He wakes up at 4 am and he writes 5 or 6 hours, but he is explains how he wake up for training and then work in writing and translations between 9 pm and 4 or 5 pm. In the afternoon he usually cycling or swimming.

[@marquisdehoto1638]

I always ask myself how this people deal with social interactions or unplanned events or simply any appointment.

[@MuhammadNasrurrohman]

They say no

[@jessie-fs4zj]

Most of them are the introvert person, if the unplanned events it's emergency, they choose wisely what they priority. But they still a normal person too..

[@marquisdehoto1638]

@@jessie-fs4zj Sure but even as an introvert person you need to have social contact form time to time^^

[@jomoody798]

I say no. I mean, I am not murakami and i am not a professional writer, bit writing is an important part of my day, so... i am antisocial, badically. Probably i should talk more to people, but, when I do it, i am always thinking about the story i am writibg Sorry my english. Not my firdt language ahaha So... dont be a writer. Its awful

[@KS-ip1qz]

@@jomoody798 the same happens to me haha but at the same time, it becomes a way to affront difficulties on my daily life... like, how can I resolve this conflict if we are in a novel? or something like that. the bad thing is when I'm talking to someone else and I start to analyze them or thinking in which way can I describe how they look like or their actions and at the end I realized that I wasn't in the reality plane for a long time uh ;; in conclusion: writing absorb your whole life. disclaimer: english isn't my first language too, sorry for the mistakes lol

[@arijayari1076]

He forgot to mention eating, like seriously you can't run that much everyday without proper diet

[@Yanimalyan]

Difference is you need more food. No need for a “proper diet”

[@Soundless_life]

Maybe he's practicing Kafkas diet on making his stomach smaller, like how it is mentioned in Kafka on The Shore.

[@johnnysomething153]

@@Yanimalyan there’s always need for a “proper diet”

[@rrezeelezi9379]

He actually does in the book. He mentions a very strict eating regime as well.

[@R_S747]

@@Yanimalyan Yes you do. If you dont consume enough electrolytes and flush too many out (by drinking a lot of water, tea or otherwise anything that won't replenish electrolytes) when you do a lot of running and exercise, you can potentially get very sick, have a seizure or even die of cardiac arrest from an electrolyte imbalance.

[@emmetbrowne2061]

I don’t think he does this literally everyday. Just the days he writes.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yep while he's working on a book!

[@NLperso]

Every day when working on a book to achieve the kind of mesmerism needed for his writing style

[@officialmkamzeemwatela]

He does it everyday

[@katrhiknaidu1989]

Check out David Goggins schedule... He's a Navy seal not a writer though 🙂

[@soulsilver2012]

He writes every day, and he usually writes 10k words a day. In Japan, he releases a book every six months or so

[@uremomom]

can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful she is oml dijdjdjjsks

[@MelTorrefranca]

You’re too kind omg

[@cephi]

i know right she's so pretty !!?!?

[@alanbobs4894]

What's dijdjdjjsks mean? 😂

[@dominicturner77]

10/10

[@sagarikamd5018]

Yasss so beautiful 😍

[@seazaid]

running or riding a bike without music is the absolute worst, totally feel ya 😭 can’t believe you made yourself get to run a 10k and then did it many times in a row, 10/10 for determination

[@tpmash]

It’s actually cathartic 😳😳😳😳! Try it

[@studywithmelive..whatever6561]

Actually I'm tearful right now . I started studying for 10 hours everyday for 2 weeks( I used to read 4 hours before) and I'm on day 6 . I'm really tired and I'm not as motivated as i was before . I was procrastinating for 3 hours today and thought I could never make it so what's the point. But seeing how you got passed through this phase made me feel like I can do it too. Tnx.. oh actually I'm a murakami's fan and a writer too! ( english isn't my first language so sorry for grammatical mistakes) *subscribes*

[@MelTorrefranca]

That sounds really intense, but you can make it through this. Wishing you the best :)

[@maxwellcunningham8908]

I can't even force myself to study for more than 1.5 hours how are you managing 10

[@tunca9709]

Are u use if studying for 10 hours every day is efficient? Lol

[@studywithmelive..whatever6561]

@@maxwellcunningham8908 it's not easy at all .I can hardly make it up to 9 hours and when u study this much u ache for success in ur exams even further. So when u get a bad mark it really hurts.. also I'm under alot of pressure from my parents and teachers so ig u can feel how stressful it is... But studying 1/5 hours a day is a really good start! You can add 15 mins to it everyday and u will get to 5 hours easily then u can focus on keeping ur "5 hours studying per day" steady.

[@studywithmelive..whatever6561]

@@tunca9709 I'm not sure if it is . But brain is a muscle . And unlike other muscles, is a lazy ass and can convince u not to train it so it can lay back and watch Netflix. I have to put pressure on it so it can work as I want it to.

[@MHBebop17]

This is really inspiring; I struggle writing and staying fit. My gym membership expired and am too poor to afford dancing or training sessions. I go walk but I spend most of my time sleeping. I began asking when will I return to my creative side but then I found this thanks to you and my passion for Murakami's works. Thank you so much and well done for the motivating challenge and pushing yourself in this enjoyable experience. Maybe I'll try it and see how I go

[@0x1337feed]

no one is ever too poor to stay fit running around and self-weigth workout requires only determination

[@joonotfins]

When he was just starting he was running 5k regularly. So you don’t have to take on 10k if you’re body is not ready for it

[@floydheads]

this is why Patrick Rothfuss hasn't come out with the next book yet, he doesn't run enough

[@ganeshchakravarthi3912]

LOL, very well said. :)

[@yunarukami14]

Nice pfp

[@black1blade74]

The schedule feels like a murakami character's

[@arnvonsalzburg5033]

Only thing missing was listening to jazz and drinking whisky, atleast if she is the protagonist :-)

[@selvamthiagarajan8152]

I don’t care if you write for 5 hours, you ran 10 Km, you trained to do it. Wow, the discipline ! Respect. Keep running. All my love for me. Have a great life.

[@rakatarigan192]

To all Haruki Murakami reader all around the world, Love You All!

[@TravelingMondays]

Thanks for inspiring, I hope I nail this too soon✨

[@piyushwaydande7785]

Shakti bhai

[@myavacadoranawaybecauseiwa7865]

i'm going to challenge me too

[@kishanmohapatra6842]

Really great experiment..... And I must say you got a great cinematography sense. The background music really makes more attention to watch the video..

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you so much!! I love experimenting with editing so that means a lot :)

[@Lluiz_z]

​@@MelTorrefrancaI see this too by the way, what soundtrack did you use in this video?

[@reetipandya2472]

This was extremely well-made. I also liked how the story flowed and how well the background score blended in. You have such a soothing tone to your voice. Keep it up girl!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thanks a ton!

[@sambhrantabashyal]

I have been working on my novel for a year and a half and I had never written for more than two hours. It was super counter productive for me because I would get cocky or get too caught up. I read a few Murakami books on and off through the years but I have been completely focusing on one writer every month and reading all their stuff probably since last November. I was reading Murakami this December and I had been googling his interviews, listening to jazz music, dreaming about going to his jazz club (lol) and meeting him and hanging out and getting tips on my novel and I bumped into this video. I want to thank you for this because this (idea which is not a new idea but an idea in the right place at the right time) has completely changed my schedule. Now I am incorporating the new (monthly) writer's daily routines and it's so much fun. My schedule was the complete opposite to Murakami's because I used to wake up at two, start drinking at 7, and sleep around 3. It was kinda difficult (really difficult) for me but when I did wake up early, did the run, and start writing, it had this weird energy like some kind of hack had been implemented. Yesterday, I wrote for 6 hours and it was good writing and I know when it's not good writing. Today it was shit because it's New year's eve here and I had plans lol. Anyways Thank you so much and I have followed you and will check your other videos out and happy new year and lots of love and encouragement from Nepal on your writing. xx

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad this video has been helpful for you in creating a more productive schedule. Wishing you the best :)

[@jyoti7730]

I love the fact that you are being honest about how you got exhausted after day 1 and not trying to show yourself so perfect

[@victoria4]

He’s my favorite author but I will be the first to admit that the way he writes women is very...odd? I love his writing because I truly get lost for so long

[@scurryfunge9581]

Have only read Norwegian Wood so far and i felt that a little of that with Reiko. A friend once mentioned in a discussion that Murakami's women are are not their own characters but a sort of release for the male protagonist who often tends to paint them all in a singular shade. She was very frustrated with 1Q84 and Kafka on the shores. It's hard to put into words, but I think Murakami suffers from the Male gaze. lol I am confused if I should venture into reading his other works...

[@nidhulek]

@@scurryfunge9581 you are right. I read his recent books before NW and observed that he has improved.

[@yourpiscespenpal7044]

Japanese authors diminishing women what a surprise

[@AD-qq9bk]

@@SaffariRose I agree that there is something weird about his "women", but the male characters are also not that 3d. I've read 1q84 and Kafka on the shore and it's like I'm reading about the same characters. He just seems to have a specific image in his mind, perhaps himself with his ideal version of a woman. But I like his writing, and I think his take on abuse towards women by men on 1q84 was good. I mean he has a strong opinion about the matter and I didn't expect to see this view from a man.

[@SaffariRose]

@@AD-qq9bk to be honest, there's also that other discussion that once you've read one of his books, you've practically read them all. Lol. So you are absolutely spot on. He rearly deviates in his characterizations. 1Q48 remains one of his most revered books and what you just explained is one of the reasons. There seemed to be a bit more balance in the telling where each character had a 'purpose' so to speak (trying really hard not to spoil the book for those haven't read it but I'm sure you understand what I mean). I do enjoy his writings but more so for his aesthetic and tone of voice. After reading Sputnik Sweetheart, I stopped looking to him for deeper moral insights, least of all from a woman's perspective.

[@AparnaSuresh0_0]

This video was in my recommend and honestly didn't expect it to be so well made. I subbed the moment you told you trained to run 10k just for the challenge. Now that's dedication.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Awww thank you!

[@alecothegecko]

I think at the end of the day each artist needs to figure out what works for them. Making art is the easy part becoming an artist is the real challenge. It can take a long time to find your stride and to defeat all of the discouraging aspects of life. Or maybe I’m just giving myself excuses. The war of art is a pretty good book on this stuff

[@slowgan1199]

Duuuuuude. I have been a fan of Haruki Murakami for about 12 years now; he is absolutely my favorite author. Thank you for making this and doing it well! I’m jealous, I was really considering doing something similar, but I’m glad I didn’t, you killed it.

[@keenb641]

Running without music is where the beauty is.

[@Hashicrea]

I kinda of agree but when I was starting I really needed music to keep me cheered up, as time went by, music was replaced by thoughts

[@taetaeiamagoodboy3649]

@@Hashicrea wow idk how u do that....I mean I'll feel tired really quickly if I don't involve music....and I'll stop....so can u tell u how u do it?? That'll be a great help!!

[@МаленькийЧеловек-в5г]

@@taetaeiamagoodboy3649 Try to concentrate on your breath and general conditions. It's like you need to associate yourself with running and start to go pace with it. But don't try too hard, it must comes itself in that form, you can understand it, in real form. I believe in you!

[@foggycraw6758]

No!!

[@keenb641]

@@taetaeiamagoodboy3649 which is exactly why it's good for you.

[@manchestermango]

KZbinR ON THE RISE ALERT!!! this video was literally CHEFS KISS!

[@intentionalmediallc4338]

Bro--I have been waiting for a girl Matt D'avella. This is her.

[@MelTorrefranca]

damn I’m honored to be compared to him :’)

[@intentionalmediallc4338]

@@MelTorrefranca No joke girl. I own a media company and I think you're the real deal. The best part--your so unique of course but your brown!! Just like me--giving others a spotlight and intention that we work harder for. YASS QUEEN!

[@yonatanmoritz]

This is so cool. To even attempt this is very impressive.

[@mieynarain]

At first my reaction was like “Why?” Then I’m like this is a good way of seeing and doing things differently. Life is short. You do you. If it helps then “Why not”.

[@teodorar.6468]

I've always wondered how Murakami manages to write as much he does and now it makes sense - witout all that discipline and structure in his routine it would be impossible. Also well done for completing this as adapting to a schedule which is very different from your usual one is a challenge

[@demetriojemioespinoza4014]

You motivated me. I'm actually in a dark place and your video came in suggested (thank you KZbin algorithm?) But you actually were honest about the journey and how hard is to start a routine and a new way of living. I just wanna thank you. I send you all my support

[@MelTorrefranca]

So happy to hear that. You got this, best of luck!

[@iamhere8140]

Norwegian wood there is magical asylum,which gives and takes you to a realm of calmness.

[@jay9245]

Video Production is top-level

[@MelTorrefranca]

I appreciate it!

[@prtsp7843]

I felt like the main point of 'what I talk about when I talk about running' (and even 'Novelist as a Vocation') was that habits are the key. The first months writing/running were bad for him too, but that's the thing, it becomes easier every day. Putting yourself in this specific headspace daily will make your body and mind more and more adjusted and efficient at it. I really enjoyed the video, but it would've been nice to see you try it longer, so it really becomes a habit to live this way (not that I could do it tho, that's why I would like to see it :p )

[@aks.4214]

One thing I love about you is your determination and it shows every single video. Honestly just watching makes me want to work twice as hard, thank you for being a big reason for my motivation.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aw ty, that means a lot!

[@liss459_]

Gosh, It makes sense now. I've tried some productive routines but it usually goes wrong... but is because on day two I feel awful, day three too so on day 3 I tend to get an overdose on dopamine so I don't get that shift you got soo on day four I don't have the motivation to continue. Damn this didn't seem bad when I thought of it, but written is obviously nonsense how I was doing it. I'll take your example, now I understand my body needs time to accommodate. Thank you!

[@dhiambi6415]

You’re pretty strong! I could never be able to do this, but I really admire Haruki Murakami

[@MelTorrefranca]

Hahah thank you, and yes idk how he can keep this up for months!!

[@AFunnyAsian]

Props to you for taking on and defeating such a daunting challenge! It’s super inspiring to see others pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, keep at it Mel! ;)

[@MelTorrefranca]

Ahhh thank you brandon!!

[@jeromaina]

This is amazing! I really admire Murakami as a writer and in his way of living, but I always think he's like an ultra disciplined, extraordinary person, and that it must be impossible to live the kind of life he does. I felt really motivated with you trying it for a week, it must have been really tough but a great learning as well!

[@sydneyferrando3930]

This is so well put together! It deserves so much more clout!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Hehe thanks!

[@SB-lc5qg]

I started waking up at 5 and doing a few people’s routines before creating my own. I really enjoy it but it’s so hard to get to sleep by 9 now that my college semester has begun. I need to prioritize work earlier in the day on my lighter schedule days.

[@rommel26717]

The alarm at the start activated my fight or flight response

[@andrewmarc5071]

Congrats! The YT algorithm gods have noticed you. You will have 1 mil subs in no time, given the quality of your videos.

[@el_vlog1]

I was having panic attack at 1.30 am and I couldn't sleep . Thanks dude . It helped me to calmed down . Even small changes can lead to bigger changes .

[@anshulgautam7759]

This is the difference between KZbin girls and tiktok girls.

[@MatsyaMusic]

Pain is a good teacher. It's pain that makes us grow physically, mentally & spiritually.

[@The80thgirl]

When I read what i talk about when i talk abou running really motivated me to start running too. As an asthmatic it is really hard for me! 2021 I'm beginning that journey again. Loved your video!

[@abhijitchaudhury4680]

again i have rewatched this masterpiece after 2 years !

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thanks for coming back :))

[@AvaSantaAna]

THIS SEEMS INSANE!! also murakami is my favourite author ever so i found this so so fun to watch

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yayy glad you liked it!! Thank you for recommending Kafka on the Shore as my first read btw!! :))

[@davidwilliam4170]

Loved the video presentation. From the choice of words, video editing to the reliability of your experience. 8mins were like a breeze.

[@NathaniaDemecillo]

Wow! I can't imagine doing that.

[@MelTorrefranca]

I couldn’t either haha

[@jaredthayer]

This was motivating. Thank you for documenting! Great job.

[@tanishaadhikari3313]

Mel, honey, it is heartening to see a fellow teen writer take on these amazing challenges and crushing them :) Also, I'd love to hear your takeaways and favorite bits from Kafka on the Shore.. that was the book that got me hooked into Murakami's writing ❤️

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you!! And me too, Kafka on the Shore was a great introduction to his style of writing

[@lizzingnobter3784]

I just have to thank you. For some reason, this video came to me. It has shown how I'm damaging my life, sitting on my desk every day since the moment I wake up to the next morning, eating garbage and "safe" in my room. Yeah, the worst is I know what all those things are doing to me, and I'm not making nothing to change. My life was and will always be a mess. I'm a frustrated.

[@jaredsmith112]

So interesting! Murakami is my favorite author and I didn’t know about his schedule. In some ways it makes sense. He’s such a clear and confident novelist and I can see how a regular schedule helps him achieve that. Kafka on the Shore was his first novel I read. Thanks for the video! 👍

[@ldoughtyy]

You are a wonderful young storyteller. I think Murakami would very much appreciate this experiment/ homage. I always find that when assessing other's routines and schedules, it's important to remember that what works for them won't necessarily work for you. So running 10k every day, may work well for Murakami, as he is an ex- marathoner, and has a long history with running throughout his life. Similarly, waking up at 4am is something that suits some people far more than others. Through trial and error, finding the routine that works well for you, much like when you got to the end of day three, things just click into place, and everything makes sense! Keep up the good work!

[@jessicaxie1235]

This is a pretty Interesting idea and I feel like you could prolly turn this into a really successful series because I would love to see another video like this!!!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you!

[@please.chriss]

Well done Mel, Murakami must be proud of you!

[@phosphenevision]

The alarm at the beginning triggered my fight or flight

[@timetraveler7527]

I cried watching this. Thanks for sharing. :'-)

[@sofaihsanova60]

If it was me, I would just fall asleep at the day three and wake up at night, challenge over

[@sorenj_]

The fucking alarm sound at the start scared the shit out of me

[@keziahtagao2002]

i am inspireddd! next month i’ll be off to the city to study and prepare for board exams. i hope i can incorporate exercise while i study 😬

[@simue1980]

such a beautiful story. this challenge about murakami. regularly running, getting up early as hell and in the end ... the music selection connects all together. this video is like a whole story.

[@NguyenTrang-uu3bs]

the preparation for this video is admirable 👏

[@akashsahastrabudhe5201]

Stumbled on this video when I was just thinking where I should start to gain more positivity in my life. You just gave me a path. Thank you.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Happy to hear that!

[@joanamarques6184]

Wow. You are absolutely underrated. The quality of this video (and the rest of your channel for that matter) makes me hopeful for KZbin’s future!

[@MelTorrefranca]

By far the best compliment I’ve received today, tysm!!

[@Lampey22]

Her: does the schedule Me: realising that the schedule doesn’t have an eating part

[@internetandlifehacks]

We absolutely love him, and now we admire you for doing this! :)

[@ShalemRaj]

You just earned a subscribe. But to be clear... your hard work is worth much more than a subscribe

[@Chavacano]

Murakami is a robot.... dont be a robot Mel, be yourself....don't be or live like someone else.....stick to sleeping in waking up and drinking Milo first thing in the morning 🤣....by the way love that NASA jumper 💗

[@Vaibhav7patil7]

I loved ur comment ❤️

[@iremnacar3890]

edits are elite doe

[@matthewhand3887]

I personally as a writer myself have been inspired to follow the challenge for a day or two. Normally I wouldn't have time to cover this particular schedule, but I think if you're a successful novelist then you have all the time in the world. Good on you for doing this ☺️

[@k2120]

Finally a youtuber who knows how proper lighting works

[@Pariesa-d5e]

I love the way you just keep going!

[@emporeraizen1695]

Your face on day 2 said, "Nope, #*** this." 🤣😂.......... but you kept pushing. Thats what its about, transcending your own barriers. A strong mind and heart makes you a top percenter in this world. Dope video.

[@debabpriyabandyopadhyay351]

I could never have imagined myself doing such a thing! You actually ran a 10K! Woah! That's amazing! Keep it up! 👍👍

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you!! I couldn’t imagine it either so I’m 100% sure you could ;)

[@debabpriyabandyopadhyay351]

@@MelTorrefranca ☺️

[@corneliuswonder]

Insightful, thought-provoking on willpower tbh and just setting a challenge 'because why not' that leads into an exorbitant joy (probably) of having achieved the goal. Reminds me of a writer once said, 'I don't enjoy writing, but I enjoy having written.'

[@harshitn4012]

That was a really cool attempt! Training and then incorporating the changes into your life is really badass🔥

[@veenibik336]

I dont understand why people dislike this

[@curious1788]

the first second of the video gave me war flashbacks

[@semilladearandano]

Kudos for doing this! I loved your honesty and authenticity. That nap worked wonders. Proud of you for staying disciplined. Also, great shots and lighting. Running soothes our soul. Keep exercising and doing you. Beautiful vid 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Ben-jx1ys]

Excellent video. Deserves millions of views.

[@tahzebun]

Yes, it's definitely worth the pain! You are amazing!

[@orjval]

This is the first video I watch from you and just wanted to stop by and say you have a really cool editing style, different from all I'm used to see :)

[@MelTorrefranca]

Ahhh that's the best compliment ever, thank you!

[@LucasSSP]

I like how the writer Mel has shoulder length hair and the runner Mel has that sweet ponytail.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Gotta keep our personas separate ahah

[@LucasSSP]

@@MelTorrefranca :DD

[@bluemacaroons]

That looks so hard but I kind of want to try running like that... ur literally one of the coolest ppl I know about

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aww thanks haha, if u want to try running then go for it!

[@silenthashassin8912]

Not sure how this appeared in my recommendations. Thanks for the motivation anyhow and I hope this challenge made you physically and mentally stronger.

[@isaiahtrevino7794]

This is great inspiration to get me back into a more productive schedule. Its amazing how you did this challenge and completed it. Maybe I should try this myself lol.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Ahhh yay happy to hear that :)) we can attempt to reach a consistently productive schedule together haha

[@mari-ov5qe]

the video starting with the apple alarm gave me a jumpscare

[@rewantsharma8227]

"that is worst, running without music" I feel you! Anyways, I've read 2 Murakami books till date: Norwegian wood: it was like a weird dream-reality. The sadness came in waves. The book became a part of me and I couldn't get over it for a few weeks. I couldn't read another book for a while. That's about all I'll about it for now. Also the song Norwegian Wood has a similar melancholic, old school vibe to it. Kafka on the shore: one word, "satisfying". As strangely sexual and sprinkled generously with fantasy it was, it was definitely a page turner. Murakami binds a spell in you. I took my time with this one, completed it over a few months. Yeah, I'm a little embarrassed. I did not enjoy the song as much though. Also kudos on the video man, it was well made.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@nishantkumar4059]

That apollo 11 mission insignia on you mug ❤❤❤❤❤❤