Mind Games, a movie about running

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movie i made for nike (a shoe company).

[@VicLisek]

I love this video so much. I'm 14 - never been a fan of running until last year when I felt uncomfortable with my body. Went on my first 1.75km run, hated it, but kept going. Now I run 14km every Saturday morning, catch a few short runs during the week, and I'm training for Copenhagen half marathon. I want to run the New York marathon when I'm 18. Every Friday night, I watch this video to remind myself why I love running. Thank you, Casey. Your movies and your person inspire me. EDIT: Update July 2020 Hey everyone, I'm really flattered by the attention my comment got! I hope others persist with their running goals! As some have estimated, I'm almost 19. When I initially wrote the comment, I was navigating through issues of my self-image and trying to live healthy without being excessive about it - this struggle continued until I was 17. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to make it to New York yet (further complicated by corona). I am hoping to study my Masters in North America in a couple of years time, and if that becomes reality my plan is to come to New York in November to run the marathon. If not, I'm still determined to accomplish it before 25. I still run and I love it more than I did at 14, and this video is still as motivating as ever! EDIT: Update August 2023 22 now. Still love this video. Still love running. I train marathons now and I'm going to apply for the 2024 NYC Marathon draw, if I don't get picked, my aim is another Northeastern marathon in the autumn of 2024. Hopefully my next update has good news :) EDIT: Update August 2024 Turned 23 last week. I just signed up for my first marathon - Copenhagen May 2025!

[@aussiemaarten]

Great story! Me too I started when I was 14, ran for about a year went from 0 to 5 km. Then I stopped for two years. Exactly one year ago I started running again when I was 16. Had to start at the beginning again but within half a year I ran my first half marathon! Now I'm 17 and I'm going to run a marathon within half a year :) Good luck with the training! Greetings from Holland

[@scottishfanta]

Wow that's fantastic!!! do you have any tips on how to run that far!?!?!?!?!

[@aussiemaarten]

scottishfanta Okay, this is my way of doing it but I wouldn't recommend it for everyone. I just run and keep going. Every week challenge yourself by doing something new or going further. I ran 5 km and it felt good, next day I thought I'm going to run 10 km and I did it! I was completely sore for the next few days but I had done it. Next time the 10 km was easier and within a few weeks I could run it easily. Sometimes by running a new route you force yourself to run further. If you start to get sore of get tired/thirsty just keep going. Running is more mental than physical I think. Running is a way of clearing my mind and my brain power will just make me forget the pain. I hope this helps you! Good luck :)

[@scottishfanta]

Maarten van Geene Thanks for replying!!! The furthest I'm able to run without stopping is 3.5km but when I reach that limit I'll be sure to keep your advice in mind and just going!!! Thanks again :D

[@aussiemaarten]

scottishfanta No problem :) Just remember once you have finished your run and you think you can go on, just go on for a litlle longer. The distance also has to do with your body type, age, weight and stuff like that.

[@YoFonzz]

This still holds weight in 2021 💪🏽

[@estonesau756]

Coming back to it for marathon training motivation!

[@louischarlesdalton]

true

[@garystewart5315]

💯

[@manishbiswas4700]

That's why it's master piece

[@dimensanikay]

Even in 2022

[@PedroSousa]

Gives me chills every time I watch the "old Casey". Even tho you're the best vlogger, your older videos are just pure art and inspirational pieces.

[@sohamparikh3085]

And the effort on those videos look tremendous as well

[@MeaningfulHike]

I feel the same way!

[@camcamwatt]

couldn't agree more! :)

[@HeyYoEusebios]

Pedro de Sousa amen

[@chris]

Well done video... I can tell a ton of work went into this.

[@user-qp8vx1ge2h]

Yea

[@raghavforbharat2743]

yes

[@manavpatel2591]

Lmao

[@bartoszkaliciak6391]

Hell yeah

[@paulgreengod]

Nah

[@hineighbor]

I'm watching this video instead of running

[@MrYoshi956]

lol same

[@gkaro94]

+Hi, Neighbor! im running while writing this comment

[@ughpoor]

+Hi, Neighbor! I just finished my run.

[@m7k187]

am going out to run lol

[@Onlooker_J]

I'm going out to run from fucking tomorrow morning after strength training!!!

[@pageperpage]

Now i want to run...

[@vesa21]

the only problem is its 2am

[@KarloGNR]

that shouldn't be a problem!

[@hjaltetagmose]

I cant get up early so all my runs are at 2 am :)

[@voytechmovie9735]

Surely I do.

[@bobrossobamayup4457]

Well buddy we are waiting for update

[@b4ux1t3-tech]

That was very inspirational. Casey, you're the best. Seriously, I mean it. In the past few years, I've turned my life around in a lot of areas. I went back to school, I taught myself how to get work done, and relearned how to learn. You've inspired me to stop being a lazy bones and start running again. I ran a lot in high school, and afterward,m until I blew out my knee. I kinda gave up after that, and in more than just exercise. I dropped out of school, I drank a lot, gained a lot of weight. I'm now 315lbs. But I'm going to do it. I'm going to get back to my best. I'm going to be better. Casey, thanks. Seriously. Thank you.

[@acrylicwolf1514]

Respect.

[@marykatemchenry]

wow. you got it!

[@DragonRoyale]

+Christopher Pilcher You got it!

[@juliacowen9355]

+Christopher Pilcher You go man!

[@denimdragon]

+Christopher Pilcher You got this!!

[@ZebulonJames]

As a fellow runner, I can say that the thoughts (mind games) expressed in this video are accurate.

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

I know that feeling. Having to get out of the house, no matter when. I walk or ride my bike alot at night, and man the things I've come across... It's amazing.

[@seal3081]

came here b/c of vlog

[@solezest7134]

seal3081 Came here because of stolen Coffee Mug, I'm working as a detective for W.V.A. Waffle house and after 4 years of investigation I've finally found it. 0:16

[@r3inventing]

Can't get over how awesome this video is. I wonder if non-runners would get this video. I feel like it really captures what it means to be a runner. We all play these games, or at least I do!

[@kimballhuwae]

This is simply art! In my opinion it's one of your best movies.

[@tomwoodburn97]

My favourite of all your videos

[@Monoperty]

A brilliant short movie Casey. You have always been so good at editing 👍

[@asliuf]

watching this before bed so i'll be pumped to run when i wake up. thanks casey!!

[@mikebelmont5919]

did you run that morning?

[@210gunz]

WTF I THOUGH I WAS THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS THESE TYPE OF THOUGHTS WHILE RUNING...I GUESS NOT HELLO TO ALL OF YOU GUYS THAT ARE LIKE ME!!!

[@musingsofajay387]

lol I think everyone thinks like this

[@whizz8871]

GUNZ Pistolaz Im exactly the same, especially 'am i faster than that dog type thoughts' hahaha :')

[@maurogonzalez2999]

GUNZ Pistolaz hello bitch hahaha

[@210gunz]

MusingsofaJay♡ i do got to admitt its a stress reliever though huh?

[@210gunz]

Lizzie Walsh i do got to admitt its a stress reliever though huh?

[@SupItsIgor]

Who else came from casey recent video?

[@OudeKaas98]

SupItsIgor Yeah I did, but I can't watch the video sadly.

[@kaspy7]

why?

[@lAmTheSenate]

Elseliene me too :(

[@OudeKaas98]

Kaspy I think because I live outside of the USA? Maybe, idk. I says it's not available

[@lAmTheSenate]

In Germany it says the video is Not available

[@JulioImeri]

Casey hi! I watched this video 3 years ago and I always wanted to be a runner but I didn't know how to start and I didn't have enough motivation to do so. Now after 3 years I'm running 30 minutes a day every other day and it's been a great two months of time doing this. And this is all because of your video, your passion and your influence! Thank you so much for helping me start running! 🙏🏻

[@JoeHattab]

Who else after this video will run?

[@JackoD.]

Im running competitivly on saturday :/

[@عبداللهالحربي-ق2ف2خ]

Im definitely gonna do it tomorrow.

[@SuperCrossworld]

going to run now

[@forevertwentysix]

i'm gonna do it now

[@AeroShifters]

Gonna start tomorrow!

[@chanwinson7736]

This still holds weight in 2022. I love you Casey!

[@pyrrhisproductionsofficial2855]

Even before you had high-quality cameras, the work was STILL amazing!

[@Nicedesk]

The limitations of those cameras and technology enhanced the look of the piece, intentional? idk. but it's awesome!

[@sagarmathers3821]

This is one of my all time favorites...may be the favorite..writing is unbelievable...and if people still think gear matters.🤦.

[@Quniverse]

Holy shit that was the longest 2 minute video I've ever watched.

[@bartoszkaliciak6391]

And maybe the best 2 minutes video

[@sailingoasis6369]

It's dense

[@jeremyd5556]

I came from his recent video, but I've been watching a lot of his older videos lately and wow I love this one!!

[@JamesDunne]

How have I only just found this?! AMAZING Casey :D

[@LiamKowalczyk]

I've been here for a long time and I thought I had seen most of his old videos. Then I watch this and it makes me wonder: What else have I missed?

[@rana31ify]

Casey - I adore you so much you are the reason today that i can run for 3.25 miles in 30 minutes.. i dont have word to describe you how thankful am 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@boutek]

Run, Forrest, run.

[@saketsakeie1380]

Thanks to you Casey I resumed my regular long runs in 2018. Was on and off in 2017 but you've inspired me to fall in love with this simplest stress buster of all time.

[@LeeJackson01]

I watch this video every morning. It speaks to me.

[@l10n919]

This might just be Casey's most underrated video. How does this video only have 700k views?

[@lukewims8159]

11 years later, absolutely legendary.

[@ccetdany]

I love running, and when I watched your video, I totally identified myself with the message you're trying to get across... awesome video, editing and footage!

[@JulioImeri]

This video made me want to run 2 years ago and finally now after the long quarantine I started my journey to running. Casey changed my mind about running and I'm finally doing it 🎉🏃‍♂️

[@OnlineCitizenTV]

Watched you video a couple of hours ago. You made a change in my life, CaseyNeistat! ... I realized that I have a lot of excuses, too... for not running... Got a pair of sneaker just now and I'll start the first thing tomorrow morning. Thank you!

[@hustlersunny9962]

i will run tomorrow in the morning 5:00am ... love you from India casey .... i am learning a lot things from you ...

[@mlk5454]

Tonight's excuse...just 58 minutes before the Hawks take on the Oilers. I might miss the puck drop but for now, I'm out the door. Gotta run.

[@William_Patterson]

ml k Stanley Cup Champions 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mlk5454]

Ronald Harper Yes and a great way to win, a shutout at home. I'll be sure to run tomorrow. Maybe I should go now…I'm a little wired.

[@William_Patterson]

ml k When will they have that parade?

[@stevocanuck]

+ml k LOL hawks....

[@mlk5454]

Stevo Canuck Love Vancouver the city, BC overall and even the old stick emblem on the jersey. As for the Canucks...well that's another story ;) Enjoy the hockey season and running.

[@xzone23]

This video is just pure ART and Beauty... If this doesnt motivate someone to be healthier, i dont know what would.

[@ablanchi]

This is what runners think about? All i think about is "Ow Ow Ow my lungs, my feet, my legs! owww"

[@MrYoshi956]

lol same

[@mandaloriancrusader3746]

I think both

[@eliotcole663]

Man, you just need a bit practice and you’ll get there)

[@daniduc]

You're running too fast. Try slowing down until it doesn't hurt and you could maintaining a conversation. Seriously.

[@mfl3500]

2022 and this vid still better than 99% of the new uploads 🙌🏼

[@Mr.Kitten96]

I can't run!!! Don't wanna miss game of thrones!!!

[@Munkenba]

You have 9 and a half months between seasons, get going. Me? Oh, I'm just watching shit on the internet, but you go run.

[@ROBINHEMANI1996]

This guy was living in 2021 9 years before, the content is dope, not even today's KZbinrs can give this quality content. Your editing game is phenomenal.

[@thelifeofastha]

this influenced me so much, that i went for a run. and i'll keep going. My dad is a similar kind of inspiration for the same

[@the.jonfernandez]

Anyone else watching all of Casey's old videos during quarantine in 2020 ?

[@mascottie]

This is my fav film I've seen him do.

[@johnsantos6361]

Casey your videos inspired me to run again. I git sidelined by injury for over a year now. Watching you make time to run inspired me to wake up the 3:30 am, run, read my Bible, the make it to work at 6:00 am. Thanks Casey.

[@gabrielaperez5876]

Casey I have no idea if you'll ever read this but I just want to say thank you! I recently got back into running and I kid you not you're a great inspiration. I love it in your vlogs when you include clips of your run, it pumps me and motivates me to continue. Thank you, keep it up. Hopefully one day we get to go out on a run 😄 Gabby from Los Angeles

[@jasonpham6422]

These are the games i play just to get out of the door. This touches me. So true and motivational. Thank you Casey.

[@jcweed6376]

Casey this is awesome! And I love your story about how your came back from your accident. When I was younger doctors told me I would never be able to run or play sports because I was born with in turned hips, but I run cross country and track for my high school, and I love it so much. And if I ever got the chance to talk to you that would be awesome.

[@ColeMatthewsOfficial]

This still holds weight in 2022!! I miss seeing new running videos

[@bjmitts]

Cool movie. Now that the daily vlog is over, I'm hoping this is the type of stuff you'll be posting soon.

[@LiamKowalczyk]

He's been uploading more frequently than most of us expected. I'm excited to see content like this again!

[@philosophyiskeytothesoul3444]

The year is 2022 and this is still fresh content. Running is key.

[@MichealPeggins]

Still one of my favorites from you :-)

[@Usatorok]

Just seeing this for the first time. Can’t believe KZbin never promoted this to me for all the running videos I’ve watched. This is inspirational but more importantly shows how addictive running is. Can be so bad. That’s why I keep my addiction to only doing a half every day and only waking at 0330 to get mine. It’s not ruining my life. It is my life. I want more running time. Every time I stop I want more. MORE

[@quandovoceleroscomentarios9622]

I will try to run today. Thank you, sir.

[@TheEkbaum33]

I run cross country and track in high school and when im out running in 100 degree heat in the summer the things you think about are exactly what I am thinking. Great video, keep it up

[@OrangeHood]

Wow, at least I'm not alone with those mind games :D Great movie!

[@Starberrys-shorts]

2021 I’m still watching all the episodes!!!! Specially the running vlogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Awonderchild]

2023. alive and runnin

[@deecohen1383]

This just shows you at least one person‘s thoughts when they’re running we all have this he said in another video that he’s come up with his best ideas when he is running and that is the same for me the best idea is the best plans when you’re running and when I’m running I think about other runs that I’ve had that were great to help motivate me if I’m having a difficult run. You’re not a lunatic Casey you’re one of us

[@junjunboy1259]

damn watched 5 times in a row

[@slavstoianov]

This is where the style of Casey is already shaping to what we know and love. Lots of cuts, angles and most of all THE STORY! I guess that accident gave you time to reflect and observe. Love your stuff.

[@iamaioshi]

yaasssss

[@kayaeki]

Yo you inspired me to run a year ago, it's helped me a lot both mentally and physically, and in other aspects of my life too

[@ExclusiveTechTravel]

Why is this video not available

[@richardmhr]

Exclusive Tech Travel The music in it probably

[@jeffpape6519]

God Casey I love your movies

[@i422mas]

if you can't watch the video it's also on the nike sportswear Vimeo channel

[@tmx1994]

***** if i cant watch this video, i probably cant see your comment too

[@KusSwoosh13]

+tmay x oh okay

[@anubhavpoonia7223]

i'm a regular RUNNER... whenever i dnt feel like running, i watch this video u made casey..... others inspiration might be BOLT, bt u'r mine. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK CASEY

[@charlottejpriestley8934]

Run Forest, run! I wonder if he ever reads the comments.

[@sonnyenduro]

he does but probably not on a 6 year old video :D

[@charlottejpriestley8934]

I would. ! y/o, 6/o there still up there for a reason. I just discovered him recently it's a way to understand the current activity. Life's a journey, not a destination. lol.

[@IWANTAPS3ORAWII]

honestly, one of your best movies / videos

[@wacz016]

Actually never watched this one before

[@davidritchi]

Seeing Casey's New Vlog made me think about this classic. Had to come back to it.

[@carspottingusa5193]

Did anyone else come here from Casey Video, "Getting Old, and Staying Young"

[@ReyTheGreat]

I'm the opposite, running is one of the few times where my mind just sorta blanks out. I'm not thinking of anything! Sorta a weird meditation. One of the reasons I love it

[@CataM8]

how i missed this video?

[@dinradja8487]

I am totally love this movie for motivating my life style.. who is a person still watching in 2020, like it..

[@bradleylangenberg6980]

You're a heel-striker, Casey.. work on that ;)

[@Itsthesandmanbaby]

John Smith How is he a heel striker? he lands flat footed...

[@tmx1994]

Itsthesandmanbaby check out 1:52 on wards, i think he lands on his heels. painful to watch

[@Itsthesandmanbaby]

tmay x That's because he is slowing down to a stop, you use your heel to brake. Totally get why heel striking is bad but casey is definitely not a heel striker, watch the rest of the footage especially 1.18 - 1.20 in half speed and you'll see he lands on the flat of his foot..

[@nilanilanila]

Watching this at least once a week. Great motivation, and habit of mine!

[@EdriceStoffer]

What I learned: - Casey runs -Casey shouldn’t be running

[@MattJacques]

So awesome! Can't pretend the excuses don't exist, but perseverance wins the day... get it DONE!

[@charlestonspotters9950]

came here to make myself realize my procrastination and excuses

[@onairsebcycling]

Man I love this channel.

[@sricharan2078]

Who saw this video before the recent one

[@victorvidal9056]

Ten years later, this video still makes me wanna start filmaking

[@ultimatefreedom1983]

id like to run ...but im scared to poop myself during the course....

[@thiagov6123]

It happened to me once, i had to knock on a random mcdonalds that was closed and use their bathroom

[@tl2369]

Diapers. Wear a diaper. Works every time.

[@boyertb]

It can happen... but it could happen walking down the street too, so go run.

[@asad3370]

do you still shit yourself while running or you got comfortable with adult diapers?

[@ufatemav4509]

Still cant get over his creative storytelling

[@AkashSansanwal]

i m starting from tomrw !!

[@AkashSansanwal]

Well I can do 3 km in 10 mins now, staying strong !

[@wessel844]

Akash Sansanwal How's the running going for you?

[@ScottishTurkey538]

Akash Sansanwal You did 3 km in 10 minutes the same month you started? No, no you didn't.

[@AkashSansanwal]

Havmt run properly in 3 weeks man !!

[@DarKnightofCydonia]

+Akash Sansanwal That's basically sprinting.

[@jordanwang7778]

Best Nike commercial ever, and it's not even made by Nike.

[@Duke.Fightmaster]

I maybe run a 10 min mile

[@firstnamelastname5959]

+Duke Fightmaster That's a beginning.

[@Duke.Fightmaster]

+FirstName LastName it is, better than nothing.

[@adriantrejo6696]

How you doing now?

[@UndeadXxXPixels]

i dont know how many times i have to say this but your vids have a way of presenting that i find original there just amoazing keep making them please never stop

[@nilaysham8500]

Is this video not available for anyone else

[@jesuslabandelo8299]

I'm watching this in 2017. Time to start running 😊

[@theubsurd1]

how do you get that flashing color effect at 1:53?

[@Honeybadger388]

+Vegan Love you can use movie maker to enable those effects

[@xoOoViRuSoOox]

Needed this, recent college grad who ran at the collegiate level. Decided to take a hiatus just for a break, and just couldn't find the motivation to come back to a sport I love.

[@thedankoona_5854]

WHY THE FUCK DOES IT NOT WORK

[@thedankoona_5854]

oh it does on pc

[@cashherrick]

Thank you, this is my favorite video on KZbin and for that matter, my favorite video on any platform.

[@TRISTINBLACK-dy4jx]

Track season starts soon. Casey's running vlogs are the perfect motivation.

[@koRioN555]

jesus christ, you make awesome videos mate

[@moob7383]

As a runner... I love this. Thanks Casey.

[@razercord]

one of the most underrated of youtubers

[@petrmiskerik]

I am running because of you.... You are my big inspiration.