If You Do THIS Running Doesn’t Have to Suck!

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00:00 Intro
00:13 Run With Others
01:20 Leave the Road
02:17 Capture Your Runs
03:35 Turn up the Music
04:52 Expectations
06:09 Run Slower!
06:51 Run Faster!
07:15 Chasing a New Strava Course Record

[@katedunnavant6163]

I loved this video and all 7 suggestions. We have a small group of 4 guys who run together almost every afternoon right after work. We are me the oldest at 66, the others are 65, 60, and 53. We call ourselves Los Caballos Viejos- the old horses. One thing we do after almost every run is have a beer or non alcoholic beverage together for a short period of time. Lots of fun. And we mix it up with different kinds of runs and mostly on a trail in a forest. Hoping to continue for at least 20 more years. Thanks for all your delightful videos. Merry Christmas from Greensboro, North Carolina.

[@katedunnavant6163]

@@gk7754 I have never run in the Uwharries. We have really great trails much closer to us. But I’m sure I’d love it.

[@wideawake914]

For the next 20 years, I dont just like it I love it. I'm 66 as well but struggle to run consistently. Physical great, mentally weak. Love your attitude.

[@JoeZUGOOLA]

That's cool.. make yourselves some old horses patches/t-shirts 🤠

[@greyfortitude18]

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[@Atticus3lack]

I honestly just can't run. It hurts my joints so bad. Lifting weights is my enjoyment. I fully admire your commitment to something you love. So while I'm not here looking to get into running I am here in admiration

[@jayure1346]

As long as you’re doing what you love and staying healthy and active then that’s good for you!

[@johanwestblad2792]

Maybe try taking long walks? It is a great way to loose weight if that is something your looking at. It may also be a way to get better joints so that you may eventually be able to run should you want to in the future.

[@Atticus3lack]

@@johanwestblad2792 Thanks

[@MR-wh5wp]

Have you tried running on softer surfaces, eg trails. Have you tried cushioned shoes - eg asics novablast 3, or many other good bouncy shoes on the market at the moment. Have you tried stability shoes if you overpronate - eg New Balance Vongo. Have you tried Joint Supplements such as fish oil, glucosamine, chondroitin or even collagen for your tendon and bone health. Have you tried gradually increasing your mileage rather than ramping it up quickly? Also foam rolling, stretching, warm up and cool down, massage, good nutrition and enough sleep every night. Everyone should be able to run if you do all the small things right.

[@marky1974]

​@@MR-wh5wp any tips on avoiding shin splints!?? Thanks.

[@peanhallgren]

I recently saw a clip with Andrew Huberman about motivation and dopamine. According to a study the dopamine given by an activity Is lower when you focus on the reward instead of the activity itself. You can re wire your brain to reward you for doing hard things, like running, lifting weights or studying. For me the keys to enjoying running and why I run in the first place is to practice enjoying hard things and discomfort instead of avoiding it.

[@oanasimon1983]

It's the same for me. Since I was a young child I would enjoy doing hard things and they would give me the biggest satisfaction.

[@nataliehargrave2605]

Thanks, Göran! After running consistently for five years, I’ve really fallen out of love with it, but still want to do it once per week to maintain a bit of fitness whilst I focus on gym work instead. I’m running tomorrow morning at parkrun and this has really helped get my head right in preparation.

[@Teekola]

That drone following all the way through the segment is just so cool!

[@aylavandenhoed]

Was just wondering how long the stick of the Insta 360 camera could be to film that shot 😅

[@ralphjacobsson894]

The tip of running slower will give a try. Currently a little down on running motivation. Hopefully will help me reconnect. Thanks for the video

[@acs4872]

#4 is a must in my runs. I live next door to a park and trail and I make use of these as long as it does not snow in New England. I forgot to mention, I do the last quarter of my runs as fast as I can...I love it!

[@xorina123]

Thank you for your video! I’m training for my first ultra and LOVE running plus following amazing athletes like you! I will look into that amazing camera for my running KZbin channel, right now I use my iPhone 😂. Pretty newbie-basic. I do run with my dogs those are amazing companions in the woods as well!!! They are my little wolf pack. Anyway happy new year and many blessings!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congrats on the crown! Great video! I have race buddies, but no training buddies. I'm determined to work on my speed this year, which is what holds me back from trying to run with others. I absolutely love the trails, and get zero enjoyment from the roads now. When I feel my motivation flagging- which happens a lot with such a hectic schedule and poor sleep- I go out on a nearby 5k loop up and over a little mountain. It's fun, technical, and lovely. I wear the watch but ignore it, and just run how it feels best. I think it's time to do that again, winter and work has sucked the motivation right out of me!

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Also, loved the way you added a small challenge into this type of video, really enjoyed that format

[@lluistorrents5539]

Great videos! It's really inspiring! Best wishes from Spain

[@loulew07]

Running since 1984 and not many my age to run with , and Im used to running alone , but in this crowded world we are never truly alone . Park Ranger, John the Skater, Jamaican cyclist who we high 5 each other when we pass, so many people I see and cheer on as they walk, jog, bike . And many times my friends on the trail are more important than my run , that I will stop and chat , then start my run again . Never alone

[@jonaslenz8863]

Thank you very much. That are very good tips👍🏼 Go on you way! I like to run on new places and for this i enjoy to travel a lot. Maybe some peoples enjoy my passion to.

[@n3krotzar]

WOW! No more track or road running (FLAT RUNNING SUCKS!), only trails. Also no headset, just phone speaker with Death metal for 20-30% steep uphill and may be djent and prog metal for easy traversing and downhill. And of course SILENCE when nature has glorious moments to show. Thank you Goran.

[@Stevemulka]

I have lived in my small town 62 year’s. We are lucky to be surrounded by countryside and the local hill range. Due to various commitments my ‘training’ runs are mostly on the pavement. I have a couple of standard loops but other than that I make a different route every time. My ‘fun’ runs are up in the hills. I tell myself the pavement runs will make the hill runs more fun and it works for me :-)

[@TK-ok6hk]

For me, I often choose different routes for my runs so i dont end up in stereotype. Choosing trails over asphalt is always preferred - this also keeps it interesting. I also consider using headphones "cheating", hehe, because being with yourself during those tough session where you just dont wanna do it is really what makes you more resilient. I now can say that I am at the situation, where I can enjoy running. My body is kinda shaped for it now. When I started to run, I have always pushed too hard, didnt rest enough, ran through knee pains, shin splints etc. which is never good. I was begging for pain to go away so I can run more - person really need to alter the mindset about this. Consistency, slower paces and paying attention to technique to avoid injuries - thats the key. Good luck to everyone who is trying to keep themselves in shape and disciplined.

[@MKstudiovideo]

The Strava tip is super cool, will try!

[@deryak9983]

Great running up the hill👍 on an icy road! I found the idea of small goals when running gets hard helpful. I've never thought that way. Thanks for the tips Göran, beautiful video

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks glad you liked the video! 😊

[@deannilvalli6579]

Thanks for the tips. It is always good to hear other people's perspectivs and ideas. For me, just as you say, running on roads in a dreary environment is just too discouraging. Luckily I live very close to woods and mountains, so I run there exclusively. This is really enough- every workout is fun, has good scenery, and my run is always varied- hard uphills, easy downhills, a few flats to stretch out and run fast- it is like a fartlek workout automatically. I personally find that music and other people just ruins the whole experience of running- the connection between human body and environment, breathing, muscles working, heart pounding, all that surrounds me- those things make it worthwhile, not anything that distracts from that. I might just try this strava thing, though. Could be interesting for motivation. Many thanks!

[@riccardocas1239]

Always staying positive, and finding enjoyment in your runs

[@mastroiannisteve]

Another great video! You’re an amazing runner. Being as good as you are surely makes it more enjoyable as well. 😜 I really enjoy your videos. Well done!

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks Steve!

[@matildeskar9382]

Great tips! I have recently discovered how fun its to run with others. I get a lot of inspiration and motivation when I run new places and not only "the default round". And its also quite fun to participate in a race.

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Merry Christmas Goran. Hope you & your family have a great holiday. Thank you again for the videos, always look forward to your uploads!

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks Joe and Merry Christmas!

[@joellehubner8588]

Hi Göran, yesterday I ran my first 5k! (Actually 6,3km, because my runkeeper app wasn’t working properly, so switched to strava after 1km, but then I wanted to have my first 5km run in the app 😅🙈) I am very proud of myself, but wanted to send you a message! Because of your videos on KZbin I began to see the joy of running and really got in to it! So I guess, thank you! 🤗🚀

[@michaelbooth2890]

So try a 10km soon then👍

[@prekrasnyy8728]

Do you pause or stop while running 5k?

[@karvn1148]

I love running trails, but not on dark winter mornings. After a few bad falls, it became quite stressful and I found I was looking at the floor the whole time scanning for trip hazards.

[@tracycampbell4795]

Awesome video and have good Merry Christmas

[@Q8Patriot]

Inspiring video as usual , thanks Goran😊

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks glad you liked it 😊

[@doop445]

you running through that powder snow by the lake looked fun but also holy sh*t the power that takes.

[@ianwarner1429]

Great VLOG Goran! Merry Christmas from Canada 🇨🇦

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks! Merry Christmas!

[@afewmominutes]

Awesome tips, especially the 'expectations', it's not always fun! Funny when you lost your mic, glad you found it! What kind of lav mike do you use? It sounds great.

[@danjohnson9821]

I think running is more enjoyable without a watch, or ignoring the watch if you have one. That said, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thanks for your motivational videos.

[@jvandervoet286]

Good content man! Wish you and your family a merry Christmas 😎

[@goranwinblad]

Thanks! Merry Christmasand happy new year to you too!

[@georgepolasky9809]

You’re amazing, and a nice guy, too. Tell us more about how not to get out of breath so quickly. And how did you ever find that microphone? You must have said the St. Anthony prayer.

[@leonardmilcin7798]

I listen to audiobooks while making easy runs. I found I can run for hours while listening to an interesting book. Music is fun especially when you can sync your strides with the music (I choose music at the right bpm for it). But in the end music makes me focus on the run even more, not less, and it is a bit draining after some time. Audiobooks let me focus on something completely different and the running part happens on an "autopilot".

[@IRunDaily]

Love that Strava segment overlay - how did you get that? Have you hit your 3 year runnerversary yet?

[@taylorevans1435]

get a nice heater and hoodie when its cold for warmups before a race lol

[@rhinopaul]

I actually don't enjoy running but I do it for the challenge. I do enjoy the maffetone method tho, technically still running but more jog/walking. Using the maffetone I will happily trundle 25kms but if I run, I find 10kms tedious.

[@dididubalier2196]

First months of running are hard, but then you start suffering less doing the same distances and you start enjoying it. Also if you try to run faster than you are capable of, you will hate it. You need a relax pace, easy, and then you feel superman

[@sebastianwarner7274]

Greetings from Canada, I used your link to get a Insta360 camera, really enjoy your videos Goran.

[@goranwinblad]

Glad to hear hope you like the camera and capture some nice runs on it 😊

[@goranwinblad]

Glad to hear hope you like the camera and capture some nice runs on it 😊

[@willemrood]

A nice motivator for my girlfriend was to use the wandrer strava application. Rather than having a pace or distance objective she set out to cover 50% of the city we live in.

[@JonnyRunning]

Göran when you use the drone tracking for filming do you bring the remote with you or trust it to follow you back after running the segment?

[@thorfinn1609]

What is your take on studded shoes? Do you use them? I find most of them quiet hard.

[@RodrigoLupatini]

I loved the tips. But a curiosity. I live in Brazil and I found it very curious where you run (6:27). Is this a neighborhood? A trailer park? I thought it was beautiful! ps. your footage is amazing.

[@Nayz13]

I much prefer running without music, I like the meditation

[@gaborpataki8823]

Merry Christmas Goran! It was an another great video. Is your shoes a Phyto BugRip?

[@goranwinblad]

Merry Christmas Gabor and thanks! Yeah it’s the pytho bug grip 😁

[@lynnes11]

Do you have something on your shoes to prevent slipping on ice?

[@sanderwong2288]

still have to run alone, but all are good advice

[@ThatRunnerAaron]

Dude those gloves are mad! Never seen gloves like that 😂

[@goranwinblad]

😅

[@benh1578]

Göran, what do you recommend for running outside during extreme freezing temperatures and snow?

[@goranwinblad]

Hi! Thinking of making a video on that topic in the future, but most important is to have enough clothes and good grip on your shoes 😁

[@benh1578]

@@goranwinblad 👍. Another topic that may be a good video idea is the concept of running cadence and stride, the benefits and negatives and why many competitive athletes have a extremely high cadence. You could also have step how to train cadence.

[@FullMetalOtherClothingItem]

@@goranwinblad I, too, would like to hear your opinions on this. I tend not to run in the winter to avoid slipping on ice or freezing half to death or - which happens a lot - getting too hot and sweaty and then freezing half to death. Och god jul från Stockholm!

[@pdev9414]

Running in snow is fun, but sometimes also challenging: kzbin.infoG_hvfEvswHU?feature=share

[@sarthakshrivastava4129]

I really like running, but everytime I start running after 3-4 minutes my ankles start hurting badly(front side between my knee and ankle). I am unable to find why this is happening. Please help me if you have any solution to this.

[@mariahwondersalot1980]

I know I was experiencing pain and watched a video for tips. All I did was change from static stretching to dynamic stretching. It made a huge difference for me

[@locktum1]

i find running extremely painful after about 0.5km and get a pulsating pain in my legs for around 20-30 minutes afterwards, this makes it too painful to actually enjoy the run which is a real shame, i can speed walk for ~10km with no problem but i have no idea why running has such a profound difference on the state of my legs :(

[@rhinopaul]

I used to have a similar problem, only after 1 mile I would suffer with shinsplints. I decided to see a podologist who made me 3d printed insoles after having my feet scanned. Turned out I have collapsed arches. Thankfully iv been running pain free ever since.

[@Aeronwor]

I take may dog, the enthusiasm just rubs off on to me.

[@goranwinblad]

Yeah I can imagene that thanks for sharing!

[@NC-oe1tj]

9:00 What drone are you using for the recording?

[@goranwinblad]

Dji mini 3 pro

[@barriehobbs4533]

I've always thought running on the trails and listening to music are contradictory activities. Nature is there to be listened to, not just looked at. You lose so much of what the country is about if you are tuned in to AC/DC!

[@io-rj6sk]

not sure if anyones ever told u this, but i think u embody the spirit of hermes the ancient greek god. not just in ur tall and lithe looking physique but ur running gait looks agile and 'floaty' in every step

[@goranwinblad]

Haha thanks

[@heqitao]

Running sucks unless you are chasing something. Running for the sake of running is not only stupid, it also has been proven to shorten your life drastically.

[@michaelbooth2890]

For me alone runs are better. But with listening to a good podcast

[@Officialpunchy]

What app are you using at the end of the video?

[@goranwinblad]

Strava

[@Officialpunchy]

@@goranwinblad Thanks! :D

[@jakubholik90]

You forgot the most important step how to make running easier: change your orange jacket to green one ;)

[@lilchew]

Tldw: wear green and smile

[@Ceyrrox]

Having a dog helps on those days when your motivation is down the drain

[@superfluityme]

If you do this, (comma) reading doesn't have to suck!

[@sergiolopeztoro6169]

why you look like cillian murphy?

[@luipe6708]

1. RUN WITH OTHERS 😭😭😭 I have no training partners

[@carlholland3819]

you are crazy to run on those ridges while worrying about a camera

[@UenoLocker54]

Anything below 40f is unfun.

[@duckzrulezswe2354]

Anything above 20 is ok, i would say between 40 and 60 is the sweetspot:)

[@UenoLocker54]

@@duckzrulezswe2354 I got back today and it was 49 outside felling amazing. Funny thing was I thought it felt like summer after this past week of low teens all day.

[@MrEsPlace]

I'll tell you how to make running more fun, NMN. Makes you run faster. Herbal supplement. NMN

[@petekadenz9465]

Running is not for everyone, but is fun for most people if you are not overweight and not unfit, but especially if your body is used to doing it. It doesn’t need special tips and tricks to make it fun.

[@malcolmn.5222]

The line "is not for everyone" is a statement of weakness or failure. Running sucks when you are absolutely out of shape or you have developed bad running form over a lifetime. Anyone can run, get better at it, it takes hardwork and people want what is easy.

[@esgee3829]

does the swedish government not caution you for not using the word 'fartlek' in such a video??

[@SSSR51]

Походу это самый болтающий лесной бегун в мире,,,всех зверей распугал,,,лучше бы песенку душевную спел вечноулыбающийся человек!

[@supertrooper7403]

How do you run and talk?!?! I can’t get my breathing under control while running to talk. Please help lol!