Retiring from Roller Skating: Days 36-38 | 100 Days

[@HughResnick]

One vote for "Fuck Off, Chris!" being the title of John's next book.

[@cupcakewithouttheicing]

Yes. I'm in favor.

[@fromscratchauntybindy9743]

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[@angiewagner9232]

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[@angiewagner9232]

Hugh Resnick FUCK OFF CHRIS IN YOUR PANTS.

[@jedd752]

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[@YourNerdyVlogger]

I think one of my favorite things in the hundred days is John's liberal use of cursing.

[@cameronparkinson8580]

Kristen Marie yeah, it's really funny and makes it seem a little more real and causal.

[@SmaugTheTerrible]

Yeah I feel like in his other endeavors hes so polite and well spoken we forget that underneath it all John is a sarcastic bastard haha

[@aleksanderk6765]

Kristen Marie this!

[@milissamackey7231]

YES! I also am finding my respect for him (already high) is growing as I watch 100 days. It's one thing to stick to a project when you have a natural inclination for it. That John repeatedly puts himself in these very un-John-like situations for the sake of the journey is really something.

[@pellweasley6935]

"Just because your muscles fail does not mean you fail." That made me cry, thank you, I needed that reminder.

[@XephB]

Five years late. But +

[@SnowPheasant]

Fun fact: in first grade I fell down while roller skating and hurt my tailbone. 10 years later, I found out that I had actually broken it in 3 places and, at the ripe old age of 17, had arthritis. In my butt. Goodness, how lame is that? Anyways, hope your tailbone feels better, John! Great job on this journey :)

[@IMakeupStuff]

I don't know why I find John's cursing to be so damn delightful.

[@2201rafaela]

John, thank you for the transparency. It's so hard to put yourself out there, even when you're very good at something. I really appreciate the fact that you show us the full picture -- falls, injuries, setbacks and late retirements from any sport career. No matter how good or bad you are at these activities, I'm pretty sure you never forget to be awesome. So thanks. :)

[@tylerstephens6167]

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[@heatherwanderer777]

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[@bartondisplay]

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[@TheNicolexoxo]

yeah completely agree! I know that I would have been in his position (if not worse?), so it brings comfort in seeing that not everyone is successful at picking up things easily and to not feel ashamed that some things just aren't for you

[@castorj.b.1257]

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[@HairNMakeupLuvr]

I think my favorite part of john and Chris trying out new sports and workouts is hearing how much credit John gives the athletes in that area.

[@rosianna]

I am exhausted just watching this. (And impressed.) Well done, guys.

[@fossilfighters101]

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[@laurenweise3241]

As hard as roller derby looked and as uncoordinated I am and as not I shape I am, that still looked ridiculously fun.

[@ChiaraBells]

YES!!! This totally made me wanna try this.

[@samhb44]

I had NEVER skated before I started playing. I weighed 50 pounds more when I started, so I definitely wasn't in shape. I trip over my feet regularly. But after 2 years of playing roller derby, I'd say I'm halfway decent! It was the best thing I ever did for myself, physically, mentally, and emotionally. I'm in great shape, I've found a way to manage my depression, and I have so many amazing friends!! 10/10 would recommend playing derby.

[@shawnmarie2004]

I recommend roller derby to EVERYONE. I started playing last year and even though I'm still learning and I'm not very good yet, I've found this amazing community of friends, which is something I desperately needed. Most leagues have a bootcamp-like beginner course that you can start in. My own (Rose City Rollers in Portland OR) has a full-on Derby 101 class that you can take as many times as you need to before moving up into Skills & Drills. Long story short, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. There's leagues all over the world, so most likely there's one near you.

[@christinastone3728]

I started in 2014 just before I had turned 22 years old. I had never skated a day in my life up until then. My coaches helped learn and get stronger, and I've leaned out, lost fat, and gained confidence. Roller derby has changed my life and I highly recommend it to everyone!!

[@williamfickas2542]

It is super inspiring for someone with such a wide online reach to do this publicly. Pumpkins & penguins!

[@RobertJones]

Chris looked like he was having a blast at roller derby.

[@100days]

He LOVED it

[@ameliorated]

Robert Jones it's good they try some fun stuff

[@bslaornadhe]

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[@norisnica]

The shots of Chris having the time of his life doing roller derby, intercepted with the shots of John barely being able to sit properly, made me crack up (I'm sorry, John). :D That looks insanely fun though! And also insanely hard.

[@NickGreyden]

I am disappoint. Self-directed day, and we didn't get to see the shot of Chris golfing. WHAT ELSE DID HE DO?!

[@Ukulivia]

I love that these intense, tough-as-nails derby girls are so sweet and encouraging with Chris and John. They're crazy-brutal in the game but still genuinely kind. Keep up the great work, guys!!

[@eduardoruiz7600]

I was just watching the last vlogbrothers video thinking to myself "I hope the next 100 days comes out soon" and then this showed up in my subscription feed. Life is good

[@aboot2754]

Man John, I love that you're totally okay with not looking like all of it is effortless. I think your honesty is going to lead to tons of nerds like me feel more hopeful in regards to exercise.

[@aleksanderk6765]

Anyone watching this post workout? This series is such a motivation for me :)

[@PracticalPoppins]

John, thank you for saying "Just because your muscles fail, doesn't mean that you fail." I had a really hard morning at a Crossfit class, and it felt like all my muscles failed me today. Glad to know that happens to you too, and that I haven't totally failed. Watching this made me feel so much better about my workouts/nutrition this week. Thank you!

[@catschleicher3484]

YAY THE NAPTOWN ROLLERS! It's always great to see derby in unexpected places. St. Chux Derby Chix send their love!

[@amandadelacruz4098]

ROLLER DERBY IS AMAZING THIS IS SO EXCITING. Support your local roller derby team! Bouts are so fun to watch and the athleticism is unbelievable.

[@hotsistersue]

I'm 44 and have been playing roller derby for years (currently on hiatus while I get my life together). It's the BEST sport in the world.

[@Knightwrath333]

Fellow derby girl here! You were brave out there John!

[@strange2684]

As a roller derby player, it makes me so pumped to see that you tried our amazing sport! Those tail bone injuries can be brutal, I hope yours is healing well. As for your early retirement, there are women playing competitive roller derby into their 60s and 70s! Also, shout out to Naptown Roller Derby! Our travel team is playing them later this month so its super exciting to see them featured here!

[@newbooksmell9221]

I just realised I've been watching 100 days without commenting at all. So, let me just say: THIS IS SO INSPIRING! It's amazing to see all the effort you guys are doing. It's amazing to see you keep trying and it's amazing this project is so open and honest that we can see what works for you and what doesn't. I think it helps to create a healthy "workout mindset", in which we are not looking to accomplish perfection - not of our bodies, not of the exercise itself. We are just looking to get moving. And is completely natural to fail or to adjust better to some exercises than others. I'm so glad I can watch this. I'm so proud of being part of a community that values this :) Thanks for making & sharing this.

[@betharnold8939]

ROLLER DERBY!!! John, you already did better than me during my first time doing roller derby! I fell on my butt a grand total of six times in one hour.

[@mmarcy12]

I love seeing them try all these different activities and after watching this I would love to see John and Chris take a ballet dance class! :)

[@gemmawoods580]

Can't believe the progress you guys are making! So glad to see someone advertising exercise as a journey and highlighting the highs and lows it come with- thank you!

[@thewinterizzy]

Baha, the roller derby segment! It's awesome you guys did this. A friend and I did a promo video for our local roller derby team for a school project and she ended up joining the team. We learned loads throughout the process. Roller derby gals are tough cookies. 💪🏻 Thanks for the continued motivation and reality checks! I love this channel so much. 💛

[@thewinterizzy]

Also John, I just want you to know while we were filming our promo video there were PLENTY of times that girls that took a hard fall would have to sit out for a bit, too. They'd be so frustrated, then get back to it. It's a ridiculously tough sport. It's so cool that you took a shot at it at all. Falling does not equal failing. I just wanted to say good job!!!

[@Hollymike]

SOOO happy to see you guys checking out roller derby. The sport has had a very positive impact on my life and I've only been playing for 8 months. Keep it up!

[@airypersiflage]

i love this series. you guys are taking risks and working out in public as it were, and i admire that hugely. John I hope you feel better soon, and Chris, you are a riot!

[@arielfrancis2734]

Yes!!! My favourite youtubers are suddenly trying out roller derby, and as a derbier this makes me so happy!

[@marianniezayas1531]

I really needed to hear what John said about going through slumps in the 100 days. I felt that way today. There are bound to be a few amid the many more successes when going through a lifestyle change.

[@bumblebeesbummy]

I learned about roller derby in Victoria Jameson's awesome graphic novel, "Roller Girl", and i'm now so fascinated about it! Great video, John and Chris!

[@mrsmcgraw17]

That is awesome! I love how you're getting out of your comfort zone!

[@rachelfountain1052]

Those ladies are killing it! And thanks for posting these videos, as always, John. I have a great metabolism and so I never really felt the need to exercise, but seeing your improvement makes me want to start.

[@kcallamajaji]

Chris' giggling at the end was adorbs! Also, I think it'd be cool if he narrated one of these sometime.

[@imnotdead0987]

I love that shot John, it shows how much you can push yourself, it's impressive.

[@castorj.b.1257]

Thanks for your comments about bumps in the road. I had a bit of a 2 week slump too (I'm trying to eat 3 meals a day and walk 3500 steps a day) but last weekend managed to get myself motivated again, and this week is going much better so far. I think failure is an important part of sustainable success. I don't want to head in hard, burn myself out and then give up altogether. Exploring when and why I find things difficult means I'm much more likely to make this a lifelong change rather than a thing that'll fail after a couple months.

[@keepmerunningscared]

I was so excited when I saw the thumbnail for this! When this started I thought about how cool it would be if they did roller derby but never expected them to. Derby is the love of my life and I love when other people see how great it is. P.S. you should go join your local derby team's next intake, it's terrifying but you'll build up skills and confidence that you never thought was possible! Also, if you don't fall down, you're not trying hard enough :D

[@caitiex1]

John is so me with physical activities. I can't roller skate/ice skate/ anything where my feet aren't on the ground so i feel a bit better now lolol

[@floraacastro]

Omg, i love so much roller derby! Thank you two for this episode! Best sport ever!

[@asadifififaroo]

This is the best channel. It's so brilliant and positive and true. I love everything about you guys. Fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼

[@jetoman5830]

Hell yes, roller derby!!!! Great job guys!

[@suki426]

I love watching people realize how amazing derby is!

[@TheThreeMavii]

Ugh, tailbone injuries are the worst! Hope you feel better, John. And don't worry, I retired from roller skating at age 24 after a broken tailbone and broken wrist!

[@2201rafaela]

Look at you here! :D

[@irishgn08]

John sounds like he's on helium around 2:20 -- was he mic'ed differently or something?

[@pjw2000]

Higher pitched because he's nervous about admitting his failure in the nutrition department. That's my guess, anyway.

[@KunoichiN3rd]

I recently had a meeting like this with my nutritionist, and it was equally focus-renewing. Go us!

[@kensleyschonauer5130]

thank you for making this channel and tracking your progress! you guys are doing so fantastic and you are inspiring me throughout my fitness journey as well!

[@Zalied]

a thing i like about this series is you guys have done or will do just about everything

[@maggiehall8501]

The best part of 100 days by far is getting so see John mess up like a real person. It's nice to see your idols fail a little bit and remember that they are a real person too

[@preppypinkcrocodile3400]

I love how many different types of activities y'all are trying! It's fun to watch...because I know I could never even stand up on those roller skates! XOKK

[@roxyqueen2]

So cool you tried roller derby! I've been going to training sessions and just had a big break over the winter - this has made me very keen to go back. Also John, I'm so impressed you only fell once! My balance is terrible so I'm learning very slowly but I fall a lot.

[@Goddess440]

Yay for roller derby! That shit is hard, but so rewarding. Support your local league, y'all!

[@bleskiven]

As a skating coach of 8 years, I can tell you that it is never too late to start skating. I have seen 60+ year olds taking up skating and completing marathons within a year or two.

[@amandavelasquezbaltodano6137]

Chris's giggles at the end are everything

[@audiebelle1]

1. This is a great episode, love the talk with Kim. 2. WILLYYYYYYYY

[@ChristsAthleticMusic]

roller derby athletes like any athletes deserve respect for their mental and physical prowess x) haha glad john is seeing the brilliance of people in sports by experiencing it for himself

[@kmerritt09]

Those pink boxing gloves though...GO JOHN GO!!!

[@katydonovan1886]

lol I thought I was the only one who noticed the gloves!! 😂

[@mimi_wandering]

wow that roller derby looks tough! I hope your tailbone is okay John! this was great motivation as I am just starting my own journey. food is hard, but I have the Fitbit app which helps. I love the part about remembering why you are doing it. great video once again!

[@th3aft3rlif3]

I like the shirt at the beginning John. Way to support the MLS.

[@saonb]

I LOVE that y'all did roller derby

[@TheMuddeeOne]

Ive done couch to 5 km training and self directed workouts on the stationary bike, but today I tried my first ever fitness class. I did really enjoy it but I found it super tough, I had to stop for a bit due to nausea but I survived. I hope to do some lower intensity classes, but would love to try this again.

[@yobebooo]

I can't believe they had you do the snake exercise when you could barely skate! XD You did great-it's definitely harder than it looks!

[@Waltham1892]

John, does Chris keep the other kids from taking your lunch money?

[@fossilfighters101]

That was funnier than it should have been.

[@alyssachrisman6547]

Boxing is one of my favorites, too! Trying rock climbing tomorrow. I have done it before I'm still a little nervous.

[@maggiev3054]

This is so cool! I've heard of some of my friends doing roller derby but I didn't know anything about it.

[@radishraccoon3657]

My brother used to do, like, actual boxing, and he is in general an extremely fit individual who does sports most days. He said that just 2 minutes in the ring was the most high intensity and exhausting exercise he's ever experienced.

[@Jeanjellybean13]

Chris: I'm gonna try to get small so no one can see me Me: dude you're like 7 feet tall everyone can see you

[@KannikCat]

"I hate this shot, Sheridan" ;) One of the marks of someone who practices something a lot is that they make it look all so easy... so easy that we often don't appreciate the amount of hard work they put into it (and worse, sometimes belittling that work by saying "oh they're just talented..." like it's somehow innate and easy). Thanks for reminding me that we all can learn and develop, and that we often look like, and it feels like, poop along the way. :)

[@bonomthorn8557]

This is so good and you're doing so well I love it!!

[@abowman2580]

arg, I really need to check out my local roller derby. it looks amazing.

[@ericareid1198]

Yes! How good is roller derby!?! You should definitely check out WFTDA (organisation) games with these women playing. Amazing!

[@meandjd]

Wooo! Roller Derby!!! Find your local team and come along if you're curious about anything. We all love to talk about Roller Derby. It's a lifestyle.

[@Vixielicious]

I have a friend who posts on Facebook about roller derby but I'd just sort of gotten into my head that it was like racing on skates, and going around in circles never really appealed. However, that looks incredibly fun so I might look into it...

[@RyanRabid]

god bless you for being so willing to put your body on the line for our collective entertainment, john

[@psalm18chick]

I haven't gotten past 14 seconds in, but must go ahead and compliment John on his excellent Portland Timbers shirt! #RCTID

[@oddEvan]

It was a nice surprise. :)

[@agentpacific]

Freaking love this channel.

[@jamiecole2774]

ok, but what is John and Chris' derby names?

[@100days]

Suggestions are welcome

[@xStrikie]

John "TailPown" Green

[@pseudogenesis]

"Fuck Off" Chris Waters

[@shilittletsure]

Strikie this is perfect :D

[@castorj.b.1257]

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[@aeclark0711]

"Just because your muscles fail doesn't mean you fail" I need that on a tshirt, a motivational poster, a magnet, etc

[@maybeamelybaby]

Hey John I was going back over some of the old Vlogbrothers videos and remembered my absolutely favorite videos was Fitness for Nerds. Was wondering if maybe you and Chris could do a new (perhaps updated) version? I think that would be absolutely great! This has been really inspiring to watch :)

[@baradinafalath8641]

Doesn't Dr Aaron Caroll have a video arguing against the whole "breakfast is important because it gets your metabolism started"-thing?

[@_firstlight]

10 minutes? YES PLEASE.

[@katherinematuszak1514]

Watching John play roller derby makes my little jammer heart happy. But John, don't try telling the two 54-year-olds on my derby league's Men's Team that you're ready to retire at 39. Many players don't start playing until after 40! c:

[@hummingurbanangela]

Gahh! What a spill! :D Glad you didn't get really too hurt! Those ladies are tough

[@HorrorCrypt12]

Roller derby is such a badass sport!

[@s.hinzman7728]

I appreciate every single "fuck you Chris" because they are the exact words I think at each moment when he miraculously does the thing. I have never had natural inclination toward anything that requires skill or grace & though I am sure he is a lovely person - I have flashes of rage as he just does whatever the new task is.

[@jtsbbsps8000]

A+ Danish designer chairs, dietician 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@anarkyah4440]

from what I've sen sometimes is that not as a working person, but as a person that is part of a family with children, it is that all dietary and meal plans should also apply to them. not the portions and of course make exceptions if anyone has any special need, but aside from that if you have candies and cookies instead of say fruits and healthy alternative snacks, you yourself will be tempted to snack on them when you get cravings. belive me when i tell you that once you inform your children they WILL hold you accountable for whatever you eat, they are the perfect monitor for other (not so much for themselves). i am an older sister of another two girls, and once my dad had to go into diet of reducing and then completely eliminating red meats from his meals, he followed and we held him accountable. years have passed and we have slowly it surely followed a more healthy eating lifestyle, not perfect, but better to what we had before... wow this got long TL:DR EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT YOUR DIET AND MAKE THE FAMILY FOLLOW ALONG, ITS MUCH EASIER AND HEALTHY FOR ALL

[@wildironprincess]

One of the things I'm enjoying about 100 days is the range of different sports/activities you're trying out. I like that they aren't just the normal mainstream sports either. I think you're very lucky you've had the chance to try all these. Are you going to try martial arts at all?

[@LynnHermione]

That looked so much fun, bruised tailbone aside. You should play Quidditch as well!

[@TerryHan103]

Every hated shot of you sitting and sweating is a shot closer to day 100. Keep it up, John!!

[@thenameistempest]

Oh man roller derby is so fun!

[@2005Cardinals]

Very nice to see John wearing a Portland Timbers shirt during the opening workout. RCTID!

[@SkitHertz]

Watching this is giving me flashbacks of any physical activities I did back in highschool ... Guess I should start somewhere.

[@pig8817]

What was the song used at the end of the video?

[@MajaElise95]

I would hav LOVED to try this! my favourite form of workout is fighting. at the moment I do something called buhurt. that's a full contact sport with two teams. the goal is to (by pretty much any means) get your opponents to the ground. once three points of your body touches the ground you're out. and the best part is we do this in full medieval armour and use swords and shields, or axes, or halberds. my favourite thing to do is punch people with the shield. so fun

[@kelseywoodie3012]

I want to do this but I don't live anywhere near a place that has roller derby. And at least John fell during a workout and hurt his tailbone. I slipped on some stairs and broke mine. It's been almost two months and it still hurts

[@namunaama]

This is inspiring and super scary because trying out a bunch of different exercises for an hour every day is terrifying for me, especially considering I don't live near an affordable gym.

[@Verreita]

you inspire me so much

[@gonejellyfishin]

roller derby ladies are the most tough/badass ladies I've ever met, they never stop amazing me