No marathon now what? | eating after running 42km, tattoo & back to Japan

[@shellyjoyes1298]

First of all, congratulations on your run. Notable achievement, in recovery from a long term eating disorder. To be frank, I am questioning the intensity of how hard you pushed yourself during marathon training, and your motivation for a full run, given that you do not have a lot of distance from your compulsion to exercise. For me, contemplating spending so much time every day to going on runs, and gym workouts, would set me back into relapse. As much as you have stated that you've been careful not to veil this training as an ed symptom, are you being genuinely honest with yourself? Long distance running is Intense, and grueling. Does that not take you back to being very sick, in the throes of illness while you're hitting the road so often? Also, a lot of your content is taken in reflective/mirror images, that show you dressed in workout gear. Correct me if I'm off base here, but it seems like a lot body checking, in my view. I'm commenting on this, as someone who has experienced ed's for most of my life, and I know how bloody hard it is to completely let go of obsessions. My question to you is, are you Absolutely Positive daily exercise is just about challenging yourself, bc completing a marathon has been a goal, or is it a reason to keep the restorative weight gain you've made, in check.? It just seems like too much to put your body thru, given how long you've had anorexia. Yes, you've documented the volume of foods you've been eating to keep up with training, yet is your mind free from the need to compensate by exercising?!? Btw it is not my intent to be offensive in this comment.) However, I am curious about how why you chose to do this run, on the heels of recovery.

[@giaanne4699]

You are asking extremely personal questions that she owes you no answers to. If you have a problem with her content, simply don't watch. She is an adult.

[@kecrn4132]

I don’t think you are the only person with these questions. I too have wondered the same thing! And I think given the content and all she has revealed, those are completely fair questions and I am curious of the answers too! Me personally, could not do that without relapse….but that is just me!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Hi there. Thank you for commenting in such a respectful way - that’s important to me. I’m aware that given my history with an eating disorder and committing to recovery and weight gain, training for a marathon may seem confusing and difficult to understand. As I’ve shared my weight gain and recovery journey with you guys, a lot has happened since then and I believe I am mentally in the best state of mind I have ever been. I am not exercising for compulsive reasons anymore. I know this, because I have been in the past. However, I do not disagree with you and say that yes, I have lost weight during this training and I’m absolutely not happy with it. I especially noticed it, when I saw myself, running the marathon. However, it’s not a step back into a disordered mind but a realisation that I know I need to put the weight back on which I lost during training. I didn’t push myself harder than I ‘normally’ would. I’ve always been someone wanting to do my best to make myself proud. I’ll share more of what I eat etc. very soon and I am excited myself to gain more strength back and a lot (a lot!) more weight since I do not wish to stay like this for both my physical and mental long term health :)

[@tedefresitap]

Your energy is so refreshing, so proud of what you’ve acomplished and how far you have become since I started watching your videos when you were recovering 🫶🏼

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Warms my heart❤️❤️

[@charlottevge1046]

theses lasts weeks, I began to watch a lot of videos of differents people about marathon training. But your videos, are by far the best ones. I don't know how explain, but you carry me across your video and I feel just so connected. I never comment videos usually, but today, I very wanted to tell you thank you to sharing us your adventure, and be the most authentic possible. I will run my first marathon the next week, and you will be one part of my motivation during the race, to not give up !

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much!! This means so much to me, you have no idea. Thank you for letting me know!!

[@sabaayman9846]

I am so inspired to run a marathon now! I ran a kids marathon once when i was 11, i believe. I've always been an athlete but over time i developed an eating disorder and now im in recovery. My goal is to heal my relationship with exercise again and to be healthy to run a marathon. Thanks Katherina!!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Do what your body and mind needs to recover 110%. Then you’ll be able to do what you dream of! Wish you the best🫶🏼

[@sabaayman9846]

@katharinaschneiderr aww thanks katharina 🫶🫶 have a great time in Japan!!

[@izzyd2229]

Love to watch your videos. Congrats on 100 videos, hope you have the best time in Japan! 💛

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much!!🫶🏼 I definitely am!!

[@ebba.grhe00]

You’re amazing! It’s so fun to follow ur progress 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much!!🫶🏼

[@omisu-sj8em]

Hi from Japan! I always look forward to watching your new videos. I hope you enjoy your stay in Japan! And congratulations on completing the marathon.

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much! I absolutely am :)

[@Ibrahemtion]

Wow! Proud and happy for you! Enjoy your achievement!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@Nekteck]

It's so fulfilling to follow your progress, Katharina! 😍 Hope you have fun in Japan! Safe travels!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much! I’m really glad - and I absolutely am! Cannot wait to show you guys!🫶🏼

[@emilybirchall3166]

Firstly, huge congratulations! Amazing achievement! Love your videos and everything you do, so excited to see your next Japan trip! But wondered, you are still very slim and do so much exercise, I wanted to ask two questions- Are you free (as in do you allow yourself) to not exercise sometimes still or do you honestly feel obligated to, to allow our to eat. And also, do you have to take the contraceptive pill/have help with your hormones to get your period? Or do you get it naturally? I’m just interested and know you have discussed this in the past, but of course just don’t reply if you’d rather not say! Thanks for all the wonderful content you give us! Xx

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much Emily! Yes, I am ‘free’ from compulsive exercise but I haven’t always been. I eat everything I want, whenever I want. I don’t take ‘the pill’. I was on hormonal treatment ‘trisequens’ last year but I quit it after 3-4 months as I regained my period. However I need to put on more weight to sustain it as I’ve noticed a drop during the last part of marathon training. Thank you for your kind words :)

[@mydailychronicles]

love this!! x you've really helped me through my own ed recovery. Forever grateful

[@katharinaschneiderr]

This warms my heart so much you have no idea!❤️

[@jillcanfield8873]

Stort tillykke on completing the marathon and your 100th video! You seem to be in a good headspace and I hope Japan is treating you well!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you SO much! I can guarantee you, I am feeling my best here. I’ll show you in a video very soon! :)

[@sofaapttr.]

I really enjoy watching ur progress and listening to ur thoughts. u r wonderful! 🫶🏽

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you so much!❤️

[@okay79]

looking forward to your japan vlogs!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Coming soon!

[@die1688]

Great video! Do you still have your period even with that amount of exercise? I want to start exercising again but I'm scared I'll lose my period.

[@burcintanriverdi6212]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you! Yes, I do get my period. However, I need to gain a lot of weight back to continue regular cycle so that’s what my mind is set on atm. I shared how I regained it during my weight gain series which I suggest you watch :)

[@alexxaandrina]

I just caught myself thinking that I start smiling every time I watch your videos ❤ Du er fantastisk 😍 ❤

[@katharinaschneiderr]

This made me smile :')

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

Your performance was incredible; so close to a BQ. Here are the Boston Qualifiers (and PR scores) near you in the Fall: Amsterdam Marathon, 20 Oct (PR Score 99.26); Dublin Marathon, 27 Oct (PR Score 98.49); Athens Marathon, 10 Nov (PR Score 95.61); Valencia Marathon, 01 Dec (PR Score 99.24). Train for one of these. Run a 3:24:59 PR. Qualify for Boston. Woohoo!!!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Awesome! Thank you so much for providing me this information! Unfortunately, some of the marathons are sold out and I am unsure if I can participate in any of the other ones as I make some changes after the summer - and I've got a HM pr prep coming up. But I'll see and most likely find my way :)

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@@katharinaschneiderr Your fans will support you with whatever you decide. 😊

[@ditz3nfitness]

13:10, Kims Snack Chips = GUD

[@katharinaschneiderr]

There pretty good

[@Anwrimos23]

You are the best female runner youtuber

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank you!!!🫶🏼

[@laura.mariaanna]

I ran today my first marathon too

[@lejna8300]

Congrats!

[@magnusrusty1544]

Hope you had fun! On to the next one

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Proud of you!!

[@laura.mariaanna]

@@magnusrusty1544 yes it is a nice feelinf

[@laura.mariaanna]

@@lejna8300 thank uu

[@KateLondon_lifestyle]

Thank you so much for the video! Like your journey! Curious how you and your boyfriend combined traveling for long time away from home with work?

[@katharinaschneiderr]

I'm glad! We spend 90% of our time at home working to save up and then afford to leave. It's a long, tough process but it's rewarding once we get to book the flight :)

[@ditz3nfitness]

2:03, "Qualifying for Boston." ??? Was there some kind of qualification rounds?

[@katharinaschneiderr]

If you run a marathon sub 3:30 as a woman, you qualify for Boston marathon

[@corneelventer1137]

You are AWESOME!!!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Thank youuu🥹🥹

[@MO-xc6lp]

Maybe that will be informative for someone, but i wanna just mention that doing tattoo short after marathon (and before) is not too good idea - both are in some kind challenge for body, and your recovery from race and healing of your tattoo can be a bit disruptive : )

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Good point!!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@user-ck8qu1fi1j]

Hello from Tokyo! Love to meet you someday!

[@katharinaschneiderr]

Hello there!:))

[@MandyGoldenGoddessFan]

Nice to see you again Katharina ❤