I Ran Everyday for 200 Days *Why I Run*

Day 200 of my run streak approached and I started to ask myself, why am I running?
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[@SkyGirl5]

"I want to prove to myself I'm capable of things I could not even imagine" -- THIS!! I've used this so much when training for triathlon, half marathon, group fitness certification... love this! and you've inspired me to try and get back into running after I had to stop a few years ago due to hip issues so thank you!

[@KeltieOConnor]

So happy it resonates with you!!! Also good luck on getting back into running, listen to that Boyd and your hip, then get out there and crush it! YOU GOT THIS 🧡🧡

[@rosenelehman2883]

I’m rooting for you SkyGirl5 you can do it. You will be surprised how much your body remembers how to run, muscle memory. You might be starting over but it will be easier then the first time you started.

[@katelynnselby7445]

I love this! This year has been the hardest of my life. About 19 days ago, I decided to take a lesson from your “I ran for 30 days” video and decided to workout at least once a day. About two weeks in that turned into twice a day because it reminded me of how much I love working out. I applied and got into nursing school and I’m completely changing my life. I love this because it started as “take one breath at a time” to now just take the next step. Thank you for your amazing channel. It’s helped in so many ways!

[@kaymackay]

I've been researching to death the details and everything it takes to do a triathlon and I had this debilitating thought that I couldn't do it because I am not fit enough, small enough or athletic enough. Girl this just made my decision for me ❤ thanks for being so real and inspiring! Gotta go swim now 👋🏼👋🏼

[@KeltieOConnor]

THIS is your sign Kay!! Funny when words come out of our own mouths we don’t know where they are coming from. I feel now they came from the universe to tell you that YOU ARE ENOUGH! Everyday you’ll get 1 step closer. YOU GOT THIS!! Happy swimming ☺️

[@felishawood1904]

This literally brought me to tears. It was so validating. Everyone (but my immediate family) seems to have a comment about the time I carve out for my goals. But I'm not doing this for them, I'm doing it for me. :) Thank you for your honesty, and for sharing your journey with us!

[@kalicaviness8453]

Been watching for years and years, you never cease to amaze. You have such an open and honest view and I appreciate your vulnerability to put it all out there to others. You have a way with words and incredible writing skills, I shed a tear literally. 💚 go pet a dog, you deserve it

[@KeltieOConnor]

Having you as a part of this community means the world to me Kali 🧡 I looked forward to your comments every week. They never go unnoticed. Thank you for being along for the journey through all the ups and downs. Go drink some water Kali 😘😜

[@alisaheard5235]

In my late 30s I thought I was too old to lose weight and be fit. Train like an athlete. The last five months, I have taken on the mantra, it’s never too late. I workout every day and it’s become my favourite part of the day. One foot in front of the other. Some days are a struggle but afterwards I accomplished something and I feel great. Thank you for being such an inspiration with your videos. Without your channel, I would never have started this journey when I was at an all time low with my mental health. I feel you have saved me. You deserve all the happiness and success.

[@sleepwalker_building]

This was just amazing ... I've been in a bad head space with my fitness journey recently, not in terms of motivation to go to the gym but in terms of feeling good enough and worthy and this video just brought me to tears. Thank you.

[@abigailnyman6080]

Amazing!! I love what you said about showing up for 100% of what you were capable of doing! I’m currently on day 831 of my running every day streak, and I’m so excited to have found someone else who gets it! People ask me the weirdest questions about why I’m doing this, and sometimes it seems that they are bothered by it. I feel like you so eloquently captured many aspects of my why (and also why it’s no one’s friggin business!)! Thank you for sharing :)

[@VilandraTheresa]

Omg I love this video so much. I also live in Downtown Vancouver and am a runner but not like you. I can relate to so much of what you said! Thanks Keltie❤ and congratulations

[@lagirl4648]

one step in front of the other!! I walk everyday for my mental health. we watching this now on my walk! love your authenticity!💗

[@KeltieOConnor]

Love I could join you on your morning walk 🧡 taking each step together ☺️

[@marynabenhassoun5591]

I like how you said: "This isn't a motivational video".As a person who was never into the sport and just started running this year along with strength training, and not only started but also fell in love with it, your videos give me so much inspiration to grow and see in there, who is this person I can become by running, staying consistent and disciplined and literally just showing up!!! amazing! you don't stop to surprise me and I love this idea that only you can define that you are an athlete 😍 I'm ready for today's run🏃‍♀🏃‍♀🏃‍♀

[@Miranda_Duarte]

Incredible. Can’t say enough how proud I am to have seen your journey. Really needed to hear everything you had to say

[@kcflaca07]

I wish everyone could reach this video. So happy for you! Even though you say it’s not for motivation your words/actions are inspiring 🙌🎉

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you so much Karla!!!🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@duke9576]

This is nice. Not everyday that you see a video that doesn’t lie, doesn’t bs but it understands the pain of winning and makes no mistake about communicating that message. Very rare indeed. Purest of winning mindset and no bs to the core. Added to my watch later ;)

[@a1droneshots]

One foot in front of another... LOVE IT!! Great video. You've earned a new subscriber!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Welcome to the channel! ☺️

[@SillytheyFae]

Girl! I felt this in my soul. I cried watching this, you are such a great motivator! I love your channel! Thank you for being a positive influence. ❤️❤️❤️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

[@xojess11]

Sorry if this comes comes from out of no where - but I love, love how you also document times in your fitness journey where you "failed".. I got sick and went for a hike with my bf (while sick) and i could not do the entire hike without leaning on every single tree for support towards the end and to this day i feel ashamed, upset and in a bit of a rut since then. This video motivated me to stick to my journey and I just wanted to thank you for being super realistic and not just documenting every good fitness moment - it is because of you that I wanna keep on going. All the love Xx

[@sarahgriffin2649]

THE BEST VIDEO EVER. I love running and every word you said is the truth. It’s hard. It’s sometimes not fun. You will be pulled in different directions. And you will have amazing moments throughout it. KELTIE I LOVE YOU. ❤️

[@katieelogann]

This had to be the best video I’ve ever watched. It hit home in all the places I personally needed. A wake up call. A beautiful reminder I can do it all I need it faith. 🙌🏼

[@baileerandall3053]

so we’ll said. this was exactly what i needed to hear today. in a time where i have felt lost it’s okay to not know the direction but to keep moving forward. stay committed. one step at a time :) thank you for sharing your journey.

[@jonsmith9728]

I might be a few months late to the party but, coming from an extensive martial arts and weight lifting background, I would say your on the right track, ignore the haters, but i would urge that you listen to your body (for example if i'm putting 90% on the bench, I'm not going back to bench the same the next day as my body needs the recovery from triceps and chest so i'll switch it up to biceps or shoulders as an example) I'm glade your your keeping to your drive, despite the haters you do have atleast one supporter here

[@karaelizabeth2074]

Welp I was putting off going on this long bike ride that I looked forward to all week but at the moment I didn’t want to go… after this video I’m heading out to go show up for myself. Thank you, you might not have meant to make a video that motivate others but your story makes me want to motivate myself!

[@talithialee9608]

14 days after hysterectomy and I feel useless! Thanks so much for the motivation. I’m still weak and dizzy but I can relate to your shuffle walk after surgery. It honestly made me cry. Anyway I’m terrible with words but Thank You for showing that part. 💋

[@KeltieOConnor]

Good luck with recover talithia!! I know how frustrating it is when you feel weak. Hope this video shows that if you allow yourself the time and space to recover you’ll be back better then ever soon!!

[@Nonobjectiveportraitofkarma]

Thank you Keltie for being an inspiration in my life. Thank you for putting into words what sport has made, makes, and should/will make us feel. Everything else is just noise in the background.

[@Heather_Ryuk]

I love you so damn much Keltie 😍 I have just hit a milestone with my journey, finally weigh below 100kg (98.2) for the first time in 5+ years. My job gets me walking up to 60km (sometimes more) and I will try get my but out to walk along the shore on a day off. Small changed really adding up. even cut massively down on smoking. Within September I want to be back at the gym and get my PT once a week and swim once a week, get the muscle back again. I can't idolise unrealistic standards for my body anymore. I want to get stronger (I am naturally short, stout wee Scottish woman) but as always your videos help me put things into better perspective about what my body is happier doing. Thankyou as always, I think I would cry if I ever got to meet you just to thank you for always being yourself and inspirational. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@jefejeffwell1113]

We all have ups and downs, successes and failures, and we all have merits and mistakes. Why are people so harsh to each other I’m judgement when we all take part in same experience through different means?! You’re doing awesome work, don’t let the negative, soul-sucking commenters of KZbin get you down. They’re spending their days consuming and complaining while you achieve and create.

[@molliekristensen24]

aah what an incredible video and speech!!! Literally every word, sentence you said was just brilliant and so inspiring as a woman. Also - chills. Especially from that ending!!!

[@HeatherThrills]

Girl! This resonated deep within me. Really, you are the best kind of inspiration. What a fantastic channel! You've been such a constructive force, so many people appreciate it. ❤

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you so much Heather 🥹🥰

[@lloydrosen]

Holy mackerel! That was so inspiring! Wow! I'm so happy I watched that, you have a way with words.

[@omfgcarpetmuncher]

Sis! This almost made me cry. You're an inspiration ✨️

[@mariaralcheva9437]

One of the most meaningful, motivational and incredible video I have watched! 💛🌟

[@KeltieOConnor]

That means the absolute world to me thank you 🥹🧡

[@mariaralcheva9437]

@@KeltieOConnor 💝🎖🏃⛹

[@amelie_anne_]

This 🙌🙌🙌 it’s like a ted talk mixed with a Nike commercial, but with a Keltie OG flair. You did it girl 💜✨

[@KeltieOConnor]

My favourite comment ever 🥹🥰 thank you so much!

[@shellygenevievee]

Ok so now I’m crying Keltie 🤍 so much love for you my girl

[@kj9128]

To succeed, get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I have appreciated your fitness channel so much it’s shown me that fitness is a journey not pass or fail. Set goals and just keep trying. Thanks 😊

[@E-R22]

Keltie, your videos are always so inspirational, your content really helps me 🤍

[@samanthataggert2368]

I cannot wait to go for a run or work out and re-listen to this, because it sounds like a perfect podcast / motivational speech to not give up and to keep growing as a person!

[@KeltieOConnor]

You have no idea how flattered I am this is a video you’ll re-watch. I have a few videos like that I save for workouts, and I’m honoured mine is one for you 🥹🧡

[@brittneymcrae2850]

Thank you! You are so inspiring! I’m a 43 year old mom of one and becoming that athlete everyday! It’s amazing the change to me mentally and physically. I’m better in every aspect of life!

[@KeltieOConnor]

This is EVERYTHING!! Love that you are on this athlete journey and it is carrying over to every part of your life 🧡

[@samihell8612]

I wanted to tell you that I love your vibe. You seem to be terribly contagious person. Don't stop🙂🙂🙂

[@dorothyzimmers206]

this is just raw honest and deep. thank you Keltie!!

[@hbracca3520]

I just wanted to say thanks for a kick in the butt to get out the door today. I’ve been dealing with plantar fasciitis and havent been running regularly for months and struggling with discipline. Today is my day 1 of 100.

[@Sassysonia1234]

Your form while running is amazing!!!! I just started the way your feet hit the ground is perfect I’ve been working on my strike too

[@anettevillberg9873]

Love this. The message. What you say and how. Also - must say - love the editing too. I know that takes time.

[@TiffanyLeavitt0607]

I needed this so much today. You have no idea. Thank you 🖤

[@gabyintothewild]

THANK YOU KELTIE! We need more people like you! 🙌❤✨

[@dabriag-force3450]

I looooobe this video!!! So many times we want to think things should come easy, but some things we have to work for. The work isn’t always fun, but we are happy when we finish…at least I am! Yay for a new video!!!

[@dabriag-force3450]

*love

[@KeltieOConnor]

You 100% get the message ☺️ That reward for hard work is the best 🤤

[@emilyclontz4009]

You are very talented in a lot aspects ❤

[@mischum2915]

Congratulation, I think, this is the best video you've done so far☺️

[@haymir1472]

WHAT a beautiful motivational videoooo Keltie! I haven’t watched your vids in a while and this one brought me back, love you lots 💗

[@laurellabounty1144]

Hell yeah Keltie!!! Kick ass, don't take names because they aren't even worth your time!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you Laurel!!!!!

[@robertanthonyjohnson8173]

“You are capable of so much more than you allow yourself to believe.”- David Goggins I’m proud of you. You chose the path of not being mediocre. I love it 😤

[@zainabhodroj1554]

I am so proud of how Keltie had grown throughout the years❤️

[@MariaMartinez_07]

Truly amazing Keltie! Thank you, your mentality and self awareness is amazing and very admirable! 💪🏽♥️

[@zsofiapsz]

I was waiting for your video Keltie!! Thank you🫶🏼

[@KeltieOConnor]

You’re so very welcome 🧡🧡🧡

[@lasseblomqvist9378]

Grym video! Försökt att hitta tillbaka till löpningen i vad som känns som en evighet. Otaliga försök som alla runnit ut i sanden. För första gången på länge fick jag tillbaka en minnesbild av den där känslan. Känslan som är så svår att förklara. Känslan jag hade glömt bort smaken av. Tack för att du gav mig det minnet tillbaka. 🙏

[@jakehollenbeck9732]

This video is awesome!

[@prosto-inna]

You rock Keltie! And you know what? I'm an athlete, too! Thank you for being a real human being :)

[@francis4957]

i get neistat vibes on all levels (apart from the glorious keltie vibes of course ;)) here for it

[@KeltieOConnor]

I could not be more flattered 🥹 my biggest inspiration on KZbin 🙏🏼

[@channingcorrington8715]

🤯😱 amazing, you topped your last video of the last one I watched. 🔥🔥🔥 keep doing what you are doing you are on 🔥🔥🔥.

[@astriddogger]

I love this Keltie!🤩💪🏻 so inspiring to be myself and to strive for what is best for me😘

[@KeltieOConnor]

That’s all what it comes down to 😍 doing what works for you everyday 🧡

[@andrianamadz7244]

This video is everything, amazing!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you Andriana!! 🥰

[@peterjanbo657]

That sentence, to feel like an athlete. That’s it! 😊

[@domibee]

I said it once , and i'll say it again .. LFG !!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love love love everything about this!

[@KeltieOConnor]

THANK YOU DOMINIQUE🙏🏼🧡

[@suzannacioran3591]

This was a great video. You rock Keltie🎉🎉🎉

[@8181Shannon]

Best freakin vlog I have ever watched! All truth! Thank you!

[@awesamvlogs]

This is why I'm so thankful for you and your channel! I wish I got to meet you when you were in Toronto, but who knows? Maybe I'll see you in Vancouver or some other part of the world 😊

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you for being a part of it 🥰🧡 I wish we met up too!! I’m planning on getting over to Toronto soon, hope our paths collide then!

[@maddiejaneec]

I absolutely love running - it’s the best form of meditation. I used to run 10k everyday when I was really in my disorder. I was able to heal my relationship with running and was training for the Toronto waterfront marathon when I overtrained and actually tore my IT band. I haven’t been able to run in months and really miss it. Take care, Keltie!

[@KeltieOConnor]

You have no idea how proud I am of your journey to heal your body and mind 🧡 it takes courage and strength. Words can’t describe how happy I am that you’ve reignited your relationship with running in a healthy way.Happy that you’ve taken that step back to recover, as that’s half of being a runner, the recovery (and sometimes it takes longer). Running will never go away, and it’s waiting for you whenever you’re ready 🧡 For now there’s many of other exciting fitness chapters to explore

[@maddiejaneec]

@@KeltieOConnor thank you Keltie ❤️ I have always admired your mental strength and dedication with everything you do. Keep kickin’ butt and let me know if you’re ever back in T.O!

[@WordsAndPurls]

Love love love love this!

[@leonardmanigbas]

So inspiring Keltie! Have a knee injury can’t wait to get back to running 🏃‍♂️

[@condesabeatriz9303]

Very inspirational. Thank you. 🙂

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🥰🥰

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Welcome to the month of September! Happy Labour Day long weekend, Keltie!❤️❤️💫💫🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@KeltieOConnor]

Have a great weekend Ervin!!!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You too, Keltie!

[@valeriadalzotto10]

100% agree with this, so inspirational, thank you Keltie☺

[@nettie5368]

Thanks! I needed to hear this today! 💕

[@Valentinefit_]

I really needed this video today; thank you!

[@rogersepeda]

I ran everyday before and I ended up getting shin splints , now I run 6 miles 2 times a week and ruck for 7 miles on sundays . More power to you . A buddy of mine loves to run , I just don’t do it so much because I know it’ll take a toll on my body . I don’t like to slow down . I did a 30 km ruck with 25 lbs and Jesus Christ! I strained a muscle on my lower back , I couldn’t deadlift or squat as heavy as I usually do so for about a week I had to take it easy . I still continued to squat and deadlifted but I just did lighter weight more sets and reps .

[@samcas3017]

My biggest fear with running is listening to everyone tell me it’ll ruin my muscle growth from my training- but I love to run and this just motivates me to get in a run. Since I was little, I have always just loved to run. Now I’m looking into becoming a CPT, wanting to make fitness, this passion of mine, a reality. But that starts with me reminding myself to do what I love, not the mold others want me to be. I have to do it for me and this was that reminder I needed to blur out the noise, not care so much about the aesthetics appearance and just do what I love to do because I love to do it. I was never an athlete, never went to school for fitness but rather I loved art and went to school and got my bachelors in business. This video is inspiring because it just reminds you to take a step back, and remind yourself to just do what you love. Get that self care in, because you deserve it. Thank you Keltie. ❤️

[@earthwitheva]

Awesome to read about your journey! Sadly that myth has been around a long time but varied training is the best! ✨

[@KeltieOConnor]

If you do what you love everyday you’ll always be taking 1 step toward where you’re meant to be going, and if that isn’t loving your best life I don’t know what is 🧡 The myth running kills your muscle growth needs to stop. Unless you’re trying to be a Olympic marathon runner it’s totally achievable to build muscle and run (and they often help each other out). Just make sure you don’t replace your weight training with only running, find a balance of running enough but not too much, and always fuel your body. Now that’s how to train like an athlete, look like an athlete, and you are an athlete 🧡

[@samcas3017]

@@KeltieOConnor I focused too much on the aesthetics of how I wanted to look, when really that doesn’t matter if it ruins my perspective of doing something I enjoy! I always know I can look to your channel for inspiration and reminders about doing what I love. I won’t give up lifting cause I love the workout and feeling strong, but I have to stop giving in to outsider perspectives when all that really matter is what I do for me! I can’t wait to incorporate running back into my workout program! Thank you! 😍

[@taryn12]

This was awesome, you're so inspiring!!

[@earthwitheva]

you inspire me, keltie! i really enjoy all your running videos! happy for you, that you’re feeling so much better after surgery. running a half marathon in october, i should really get training :‘) what i love about running is the feeling of accomplishment after! excited to make videos about this aswell. ☺️

[@KeltieOConnor]

Woohoo!!! So excited for your marathon and the journey next few weeks getting ready for it ☺️🧡

[@bjrk168]

You are so inspiring! Keep slaying girl!💕

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you so much 🥰🥹🧡 have a fabulous Friday!!

[@jmatt450]

I love running, it's just too damned hot in Texas. I ran during winter. I stick to the gym during the summer but I hate treadmills. I have a trainer to keep me in shape and I am also an instructor. I will join you soon when it's cold. Lovebyour videos.❤️

[@ivylovesrunning]

Indeed. I haven't been able to run almost 4 months due tonlong covid, vestibular migraines, and balance issues due to dizziness. It severely affected my life where I was stuck in bed. I am on medicine and I told myself, you will run again. I just started running again this week. I am so so happy. I hope with time my speed and distance comes back. I am willing to figjt for it every single day.

[@KeltieOConnor]

I’m so so SO PROUD OF YOU!!! I know your speed will be back, just keep focusing on one more step 🧡 do that and this time next year you’ll be blown away how day you’ve come. IVY YOU GOT THIS

[@ivylovesrunning]

@@KeltieOConnor Thank you.

[@sewnforsport]

Girl… needed this. 💖💖 hi from YYC 🛃 ✈️

[@vanessad5629]

Truly incredible. 💜

[@SwatchMeUp]

I needed this today. Thank you. 💗

[@hannahs-b9320]

This had massive Casey Neistat vibes and I am HERE FOR IT! Loved this so so much!

[@Andrea-ut8jf]

Thank you for this video!! Really ❤️❤️

[@KhanhPham-cq8jj]

we need your running routine pleaseeee

[@KroWorld]

This is video is what I needed Tx a lot 🥰

[@Gabbygramoglia]

Hey I’ve been watching for years and literally love you. Can you do a video on different running shoes and what kinds you like and why? Thanks!!

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you gabby 🧡🧡 I’ll try and tackle that in an upcoming video. If you watch my video “30 days to become a runner” I posted back in April I believe I cover that ☺️

[@youqike9923]

Thank you very much! Love it! Mia

[@AnnavBF]

This vid has total 'Nike motivational commercial' vibes. I'm here for it.

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you so much 🥹🥰

[@MarieAnneMcleod]

Amazing video♥️

[@veganrunner5634]

So well said!

[@stephaniemiersch]

Very excellent video!

[@cassandrasingh7474]

Love this!

[@votolatodiaries]

Keltie! I moved from Vancouver to Los Angeles and just stumbled upon this video! I''m training for a half marathon (doing the Hansom program) and everything you say is so true! my husband and I are documenting our training process (we are at different points of our running journey). You may be interested in watching our progress too on our page! ALSO, what do you listen to on your runs? podcasts or music? And you may want to come here to do the Malibu half marathon with us in November!!! 🙏

[@miltonkorie]

It’s “every day” not “everyday” in this context 😊 ily & your content you are a queen

[@KeltieOConnor]

I need you to proof read everything for me 😂 I suck at it hahaha!! ILY🧡🧡

[@Ratsfrom42]

I loved this sm. Inspiring. and so true.

[@arethovisky]

Loved this video

[@KeltieOConnor]

Thank you Aretha!! ☺️

[@amylaws]

“Why do you want someone to tell you what to do?” That question hit me

[@Erika-ok2mp]

I started running recently (about six months ago) and I'm very happy with this. Can you please suggest me a couple of running shoes (medium price) suitable for my 30min/day running session (mix street/park)? Thank you!😊