9 HARD Truths of Being a Runner

[@craigwyckoff5682]

I started running when I was a 20 year old, short, fat young man. It was a pivotal moment in my life for so many reasons. I’m 58 years old and still getting after it.

[@AIRJORDAN833]

I'm 85 and still running half marathons

[@life_of_liam]

are u tall now?😆😆

[@craigwyckoff5682]

@@life_of_liam Nope! Still short, but lean and mean!

[@SamTehSquirrel]

#8 is the number 1 thing that keeps me running. I might be tired, or have a lot of work to do, but knowing that I’ll be happy I went for the run in the end is ultimately what gets me outside.

[@user-cx1jv2vp2t]

☺️🍓

[@bgberkley]

As someone who first got into running after I turned 50, I've learned so much from your channel. Thanks so much for such great content!

[@jerkov420]

I always go do number two before every run. If I don't, it makes me very uneasy during the entire run, knowing that it could blow at any time

[@jaykay6387]

The "poo of doom" happened to me on three occasions, two during races and one on a training run. One was during a 5k about a mile in, had to step off the course. This was very upsetting because I had an age group award in the bag if I could have just finished the race. None of my usual "rivals" were there and since I required somewhat of a "thin" field to get a podium finish this was a tough one to stomach! Second one was during a 30k at the end of a marathon buildup. It came on around halfway through the race and I was forced to hold it the entire time, as the venue was completely through town and there was literally no place to hide! Would have had to go on somebody's front yard and I just couldn't bring myself to do it. When I mercifully finished, ran into the restroom and let's just say the results were "explosive". I was sick for three days afterwards. Third one was on a routine 9 mile run through hometown, all of a sudden I had the urge and went into a deli on the route, politely explained my predicament but was rudely rebuffed! Luckily, was not that far from a wooded area and was able to complete the required task away from prying eyes! Needless to say, the pair of running shorts I was wearing that day were "retired"!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha wonderful to read 😂 in a sick kind of way. But you got me good with the word “retired” for your running shorts 😂

[@lavenderhonex340]

is there anyway to avoid it?like not eating before a run etc?-A new runner

[@jaykay6387]

@@lavenderhonex340Most people are aware of the obvious things not to do, but sometimes "the best laid plans" just aren't enough to avoid the inevitable indignity of it all. If you run long enough, it's going to happen. Look at it this way, you'll have a good story (or two).

[@ChizMo13]

I want to laugh but I have my own shared experiences.

[@Yes.]

@@ChizMo13 Lmao same💀

[@madiantin]

Tip #9: Can confirm. Bit of a pity you didn't put this at #2...

[@anastasiyasdiary]

Thank you so much for this video! As a beginner runner I am very hard on myself and get disappointed when some weeks it feels like my PR (PB’s) are a lot lower and it almost feels like I’m getting worse but listening to this video made me realize that running entails so much more than I thought and that consistency is key and not beating a PR!

[@johnlomax2502]

Mate, I've also been running off and on my whole life, and I've never heard anyone as articulate as you illustrate this subject as well. As you do. You're motivating me. This is what I've been doing, and I can't believe that you're saying this

[@mubashirbhai6147]

1. It never hurts less..its always the same pain and grind. 2. You cant just run...strength and conditioning training.. 3. Dont play with food...enjoy your food..thats healthy.fuelb up. 4.someone will always be better than you 5.you cant cheat the grind..its consistency overtime. 6.find what works and stay with it. 7.PBs will not always happen. 8.you regret runs that you miss 9.you will poo yourself..its inevitable that if you are running for a long time you will poop yourself.

[@kabbirgkmutube]

Thank you fr listing them dude

[@666NB666]

@@kabbirgkmutube why would i poo my self? i shit in the woods

[@ThisMessyHappy]

@@666NB666 and If there’s no woods and you’re on a road or in a place with no toilets or bushes? 😉

[@666NB666]

@@ThisMessyHappy if I get the bodysignal that I have to poo, I have about 30 min before it gets serious. until now I always found a solution... But I can see how it could go wrong

[@1crusaider]

I always choose a route in case I need to poo, always, never have coffee before I go, or weetbix for breakfast that will make me poo

[@neekr3052]

I came here to learn more about the toileting situation during long distance running. In my mind it makes sense that if you are running for so many hours, drinking, eating and moving, it is inevitable. And no one talks about this! This is something I actually want more detail on and maybe a bit of science/biology behind it would be great too.

[@stevestarr9769]

This June, I will have been a runner for 45 years...and I'm still trying to figure it out. And I love and am inspired by your videos...you guys rock.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Steve. You’re a Starr. Pun totally intended 😂

[@reieli87]

11:10 This how I felt yesterday. I really didn't want to to do my long run. I went through a roller coast of excuses (my feet, my shoulder all the bad self talk). But I put on my shoes said let's see how the 1st 5min feels - 5min turn 1hr33min 😊 I feel great with no Regret. Great content as always

[@mobious01]

Right and then there is me that a few minutes into the run i injured myself, you gotta listen to your body

[@Major_Nuance]

As an ultrarunner who took a while to get here. I think it will hurt less eventually. It's more jarring at first but eventually you get used to it and your joints won't be under as much pressure. In longer races it definitely doesn't always get worse.

[@MiguelUrbaez150481]

One thing I would add to this comprehensive list is that, no matter how good you have trained or even feel for and before a run, if you slept great, you have no health issues and you go out and the weather/conditions are absolutely perfect… then…there will always be THAT day that nothing seems to work out as you thought it should and you start falling apart since the very beginning, struggling to understand what’s happening and usually creating a snowball/domino effect making every further step a plain misery and the frustration kicks in and you just want to quit and start crying. UGH! I call them the humbling days. For me, running is 70% mental y 30% physical. So, by using these humbling days as a lesson to keep knowing more about yourself and your capabilities by acknowledging that it’s impossible to control a 100% of everything you need for a successful day, it helps tremendously to build up your resilience and your self confidence for the long term in everything in life, not only running. Love your channel and running. It’s the one thing that has saved my life from my own demons. Keep doing the amazing job your doing💙

[@franciscotoro9454]

Very true. The times when I felt most confident were when I tanked the worst.

[@justthinking2241]

I’m a new runner.. my goal is 3 miles a week… the tips were great thank you!

[@MaesterPD]

i was crying cus i was doing 5 every other day... i feel better now tnx lol

[@jacoda]

@@MaesterPD 😂 Cheeky LOL

[@jaujud]

@@MaesterPD not the best way to encourage new runners, eh? 🙄

[@MaesterPD]

@@jaujud LMAO take it as u will, my comment is true... it can hurt u or motivate ya, it's your mindset, don't let it ruin ya.

[@jaujud]

@@MaesterPD well for me it sounded more like you were making fun of someone because you can run more. If that's the case than that's definitely not the way to motivate people.

[@pabachan1]

I made the mistake of thinking that my life was too busy to maintain my lifelong stretching and strength routines, so I just ran when I could with minimal prehab, etc. I gradually developed achilles tendinopathy that I'm still recovering from months later. My first running injury :( your advice is so spot on.

[@Daniel-dq9dx]

Been in a loop of running until i can't run. i take a break then again run again till i can't. my calves hurt. been like this the past few months i get you. It's for sure that i need to do strength exercises i think. it's hard to get knocked off the running routine. good luck.

[@pabachan1]

@@Daniel-dq9dx I totally agree, it really is hard to get out of that routine sometimes. I'm happy to report that I'm pretty much through the worst of that injury. In the process I decided that my mentality would change to being less about immediate gratification on the day to day scale and being more about my holistic health as an athlete who wants to remain an athlete for a long time more. The solution was to stop and go to PT (with someone familiar with treating runners) and focus on strength with an equally heavy emphasis placed on lengthening. I was pain free after two weeks of treatment. Now I've been finding that I'm more and more capable week after week. Long story short is basically just that his advice probably helped me avoid a ruptured achilles, lol.

[@Daniel-dq9dx]

@@pabachan1 thats great! I need to do something simular and have someone professional tell me what to do so i can last in the long run and not burn out. Went and signed up for a running group hoping to get some advice there also haha.

[@jon496]

Love that you mentioned point 9. Something which isn’t really discussed openly as something that can happen and causes me such anxiety when out running

[@50Something]

Jon, I have a routine that involves drinking a coffee, waiting until it's time, then I head out for my run... Never before! So far, so good!

[@Kelly_Ben]

Thankfully I run in the woods, with a running vest that always has the essentials. I came from hiking, where 16 hour hikes mean it's inevitable. I've had to just transfer that inevitability to trail running, and make it as unawkward as possible.

[@stk206]

its SO True how i have NEVER regretted any run (even the ones where i was busy/ reluctant to start the run). But i DID regret those days when i didnt run; even though it was like a day in a week due to rain

[@33Jenesis]

I started running at 40, for 7 years, from 5k to marathon. I stopped because it never got easy. I switched to hiking and mountaineering. Runners are indeed incredibly helpful ppl. Doing 10k, half marathon, or marathon at different cities is a great way to see a town. I missed that. Eventually hiking became tough, too. Now I am a swimming newbie. When swimming gets tough, I might try cycling (don’t know how to ride a bike).

[@justinc2633]

what do you mean it never got easy? 6 months ago i struggled with running 3km and now im doing a marathon next month, im doing 10k a day. i used to struggle with a 1 hour 10k now a 45 min and im still breathing through my nose, the only thing i struggle with are my knees get sore if i consistently run 80km+ a week, but im praying new shoes fixes that

[@FlatToRentUK]

@@justinc2633 Have a read of Born To Run by Chris MacDougall. It depends what you're hoping (or hoped as this comment was a while ago) new shoes to achieve depending on how padded they are but more padding probably isn't the answer.

[@justinc2633]

@@FlatToRentUK new shoes definitely didnt help, i took a few months off and my knees didnt get any better, so i went to a physiotherapist and have started running again a few weeks ago, turns out it was my hips being too weak that caused my knees to hurt, weird.

[@FlatToRentUK]

@@justinc2633 Glad you found a solution. My wife is a physio and has explained several of the weird connections in the body and it's amazing how strengthening or mobilising one thing can improve another area. But from what I've read buying thicker and more expensive shoes is rarely the answer. They prevent the arch in our feet from acting as the amazing shock absorbers and promote heel striking instead of landing with our feet under our body on a bent knee.

[@ep2653]

I started running almost 2 years ago. Just shy of turning 50. Number 8, the one about regretting to NOT go for a run really hits home. I don't know how long my body will let me run but I made a conscious decision to take better care of myself. Thank you for this video 🙂

[@judymiller5154]

Been running for about 40 years, a few yrs of 10k, a half, and a full marathon, mostly just run from home. I'm 76 now, pretty consistent 4 hilly mi 3x a week with 30 min varied calesthenics on alternate days. Whole month of August I did 5 days per week of both run (a handful of 5 mi, most 4 mi) and calesthenics... just for the heck of it. 😁 Number 1 only as I trained for the marathon. I almost always enjoy my runs as I'm rarely pushing for a PB unless reconditioning after illness (covid and long covid caused about 12 month struggle). Have experienced all but the last, thankfully.

[@alfromtx245]

#9...yep. I never had this until I started my marathon training. The first time it happened, it started "knocking on the door" about 3 miles before I was finished running. I held it off for a couple of miles, but then started forcing its way out. I managed to pull over. But I had nothing to clean up with, so I might as well have just pooped directly in my pants. This happened 4 more times during the same training cycle. I started carrying some wipes and plastic grocery bags just in case. I managed to avoid it for about 18 months, but it's happened twice within the past few weeks. It's rough, but still worth it.

[@50Something]

Something clicked during my run today after watching Mary run in this video while having coffee this morning. I suddenly realized that I wasn't engaging my glutes nearly as much as I should have been and my speed instantly increased significantly without any feeling of a dramatic increase of effort! Glutes are our biggest muscles and I wasn't really using mine!!!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Woop woop that’s great to hear and we helped in a totally unintentional way 😂🤟🏼

[@kristynashley]

I’m half marathon training (my first one!) and watching this kind of just had everything click for me. Especially that it never hurts less and you’ll regret the runs you miss. The best part of running that I love is that when I’m out there running - at the end of the day, it’s just me. it’s just me telling me that I can keep going.

[@freddyheynssens1950]

At this moment I am taking a break because I have a few muscle injuries on my left leg. I am 68 young, started running this past February and now run a 5K in 30 minutes. I am amazed of the progress my body made. I like your videos. Thanks a million. Greetings from Toronto Canada.

[@barryalexander2909]

51 and been running on and off since forever. Nothing new under the sun, but always good to hear these timeless pearls of wisdom again. Have never had number 9 (touch wood, or should that be cloth?), but have had some very close calls. Running as far in my fifties as in my twenties and thirties. I think it's time to invest in a physical pension, and a poo pack! I'm so bad for not stretching and not doing strength work!

[@kenleyojones]

The fact that you were talking about making a gingerbread man while running, while not even smiling at all was brilliant at its finest. This was an awesome video as the 9 tips were not the typical run of the mill tips that we see all the time.

[@tiaracraig9234]

#8 is 100% true for me! I regret the runs and workouts that I miss. Every single time!

[@richardcollins586]

I’m doing your marathon program and I lost my way a bit in the latter weeks, though I’m just about hanging in there. I feel like I’ve lost integrity in myself for not being selfish enough to prioritise what I wanted. It’s a life lesson and I’ll change that mindset for the next training block. Two weeks to go the marathon.

[@markknee4421]

I feel you. Two weeks before my first marathon I was an exhausted wreck. I was cranky, constantly tired and to be honest, sometimes I almost resented going out for a run when my wife was on the sofa with a bar of chocolate. Marathon training is hard, and even harder when you factor in your work, family, social life and various other non-running commitments. Don't beat yourself up. Don't look behind you now, what's done is done. This is your first, but only you get to decide if it's your last. Focus now on what's ahead, and the elation you'll feel when you cross that finish line.Taper well, take every opportunity to rest, and go out there on race day and give it your all.

[@Kelly_Ben]

Adulting stinks. 😆 Good luck with your marathon!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Rest up now, Richard. All of the hard work is done. You cannot get fitter from now, you can only get fresher and that means rest. As Mark commented, don’t look back. What’s done is done. Focus on what you can do which is get yourself fresh and ready for the start line. And like you say, learn lessons. There are always takeaways. Go smash it 👊🏼😊

[@avilla4013]

Marathon update?

[@richardcollins586]

@@avilla4013 4:46:12..tough race :)

[@fib621]

Joined my school's track and field mainly to improve my cycling capabilities, and I can confirm that it indeed became "the thing".

[@Runningmaster2025]

These resonates with me- Having been running seriously for 15 years= VERY TRUE! All have experienced ALL of these truths! Thank you creating this active content on running sir!

[@fxsaltwater]

soooo comforting to hear a few months in to running... because some bits just had me thinking whether its the sport or its me. Wouldn't have quit though because it is the best thing in the world. Anyway, a *heck yeah* to runners being so nice to each other and another one to spread the love! Y'all have a good one 🎉🎉

[@timothycook1119]

One of the best running videos on KZbin. Keep promoting what you are doing!!

[@mxu001]

Oh gosh, the poo pack! I’ve been running for the last 20 years and thought I was the only one. Though sometime I proudly pointing out where I had my emergencies to my family as I pass the areas 😆 thanks for the great content and spot on advices!

[@mattsully2238]

I can remember the 'crime against humanity' poo I left in a McDonald's one in the middle of a run. Not a proud moment

[@jirikytka9701]

"A friend of mine... ;-)" was miraculously saved by a face mask in his pocket the first time this happened to "him". Since then, he is always ready for anything on every run.

[@T1MB05L1C3]

7:25 this actually is great to hear. I took two years off running, and have been running for a year now. Consistent, but not perfect, and I feel like I've both come a long way and still can improve a lot more.

[@50Something]

This is a great video! I have been running for 2 years and rarely did any stretching and never did any muscle strengthening! I only started to see improvement after I created a routine to invest in my body because of injuries! I can now run around 5.45m/km instead of 6.45! It really helps!

[@oluwarotimi_98]

I'm new to it I'm one month in and so far the most important thing I'm focusing on is enjoying being new and noticing the progress and having fun with the challenge. I'm still new but running is for life for me now

[@stephaniec1720]

I cannot state enough how much I love this channel. You both seem like amazing people and excellent role models. You have helped me so much in my running journey. Thank you for creating this channel ❤

[@markjennings4079]

Brilliant, such a great channel, can't wait to explore more videos. A few months ago I went for a semi-rural run and realised I just had to find a bush behind which to have a poo... there simply wasn't a public toilet nearby, and there was absolutely no way I could hold it back any more. Luckily I had a wad of tissues in my pocket. When I emerged from behind the bush, a dog walking lady passed by and realise what I had just done... she shot me such a disgusted look, as if I was utter trash. I wanted to raise my voice and say: Lady, do you think I ran all this way just to take a dump behind a bush and gross you out? When nature calls, she calls! Ha ha. But never mind, this is all part of running and there are a 100 more benefits which outweigh the negatives.

[@robw5182]

RIght off the bat, yes! It never hurts less, or becomes easy for more than a mile or two in a given run. I'm 55 and dropped 40 lbs on keto diet and running since April. Now 3 months into running and finally getting my pace to sub 8 minute miles. When the weather is cooler, it feels somewhat easier. No matter the temperature, my pace has improved but the burn in the legs is still a real thing. Generally running 6 miles/day, 6x a week, training for a marathon. I've done 3 of them, but never have I put the prep work I'm putting in this year. Can't wait to get a good result, and keep shaving down the pace. Great video, thanks!

[@gallardocarlos4]

Is it more difficult to do long runs on keto due to the lack of carbs?

[@robw5182]

@@gallardocarlos4 yes and no. I bonked on the marathon at mile 21 but got an energy gel at mile 23 and picked up speed again. So with proper food management you can do well. On miles 12 and 13 I was hitting 7:30 pace. Finished 3:59 which was my goal for this marathon.

[@xexeia]

Being conscious that it’s going to hurt is the best mental prep runner can do ever.

[@grantv21]

For sure#9 will happen. 3 Mile from home my guts turned to liquid. Had to duck walk home stopping to settle things down several times. Park services had provided a restroom. Now a poo-pak is in my kit. Don’t leave home without it. All the other tips are good. Just discovered you chan a weeks ago. First class

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks dude! We’ve all been there, may as well share the love 😂 thanks for the kinds words 😊

[@mailorlee2]

"Don't worry about being the best. Just worry about being your best." 🙌🥰

[@freddyheynssens1950]

You are an amazing teacher. Giving me such good advice. Thank you for this video. May God bless you and your family.

[@d.zyned2thrive584]

Love this video, addresses so many questions I've heard asked in running groups!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kathima6459]

I just figured out that I should be doing specific strength training...then I saw your video! Thanks for reinforcing a thing I will keep doing from now on. I am now a subscriber 🙂

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ahhh lovely stuff. Glad to have helped in some small way. Welcome to the madness, Kathi 😊

[@pareshgovind1131]

Was good watching your video thank you ,I’ve been running for almost over 40 years and got to agree never gets easier .But I run to keep feeling great for the day and get the runners high which sets my day in perspective.Been through some injuries through overtraining but back on track .I do supplement my running with riding and high intensity w outs which is great as I feel the punchline of being mid 50 s.Hopefully I will continue running throughout my life .

[@ThisMessyHappy]

You will continue running, Paresh! You’re in waaay to deep now. Keep at it 😊

[@AlanaEsoterica]

I'm a new runner. I run close to home because running makes me have to go 1 or 2 sometimes. Thank you for making me feel normal. Now I know if I pack a poo pack I can run further from home. I subscribed for your down to earth and positve content. 🏃🏽‍♀️💩

[@carolinebray82]

10:58 I really love your channel, and going out for that run or that walk, makes me fell so much better, less regret! A lot of the time I'm tired, because standing all day at my work isn't fun. Fun times! Thanks for all the advice!! Hello from Colorado 💜👋🏼

[@dalegaliniak607]

#9, oh god, yes. I most frequently run on the lakefront path in Chicago. Plus side is that there are a number of bathrooms and water fountains along the way. Downside is that sometimes the closest one might still be a couple miles away from you, and there are _always_ people within sight, so that's always a hard call. I can unfortunately say I've pooped myself a few times, and uncomfortably needed to walk to the nearest bathroom more times than I can count.

[@johnkerr6466]

Sometimes, when I'm driving, I will point out to my family bushes that I had to use in emergencies. I've learned that I can't do evening runs longer than about 3mins without needing a bush stop.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha yes I used to have my forest bathroom for emergency usage 😂

[@LivingDead77]

I started running/walking this Monday but yesterday, my ankles hurt so bad after ending that session that I could barely walk for the rest of the day. I ended up having to take today off. On Thursday (yesterday) about 40 minutes through my run, and over 20 minutes away from my parents house, I was suddenly overcome by the urge to relieve my bowels. I soldiered on until I got home only to find out that both bathrooms were occupied. I'll always make sure my bowels are empty before going out.

[@ericagor327]

Always a hint of stoicism in your advices and I like that.

[@drxljrcc]

I hope to see you around Bangkok when you are running. I run a lot as well. I love it now.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ahh do you live in Bangkok too? Whereabouts do you run? 😊

[@palillo2006]

Been running for 2 years and I had a close one with the poo issue. I was about 1 mile from my house on a 10 mile run. I noped and probably did a PB 1 mile run home lol.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha yes I probably should have said that. It’s always good for a PB 😂

[@johnauld9851]

I think it does get easier when you get faster. Agreed - you’ll be working just as hard, but in a race distance, by definition, its for less time. You also recover faster, so you’re not hurting for as long both during and afterwards.

[@johnauld9851]

Agree with everything else. Good video 👍

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yes that’s an interesting way of looking at it, John 😊 obviously the pain is over in less time but I stand by the fact that when I’m in a race it’s no less painful 😂 we just love the pain ha ha

[@robinwade2547]

My running coach back in his day ran 2:10 and he said at that level 200-300 miles a week there was constant injuries

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Yikes!! I bet there are. The sacrifices you need to make to get to that level can be huuuuge 🤯

[@chadb8015]

Finally I think I can call myself a runner…. Completed hard truth #9 on the weekend 🤦‍♂️

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha welcome to the club! 😂

[@j.w.matney8390]

66 here and have been a competitive runner since I was 13. I've been blessed and only been injured twice-a pulled hamstring and a pulled quad. Thankfully, no surgery, just loads of rest. I would add one thing to this list and that is: if you run on the trails, you will fall. I have the scars on my knees and elbows to prove it. However, you can avoid major injury. Take a Judo class or watch youtube videos and practice forward rolls. Not the kind where you put your two arms in front of you, but the kind where you tuck your lead arm on your chest, land on your shoulder and roll as you land on the ground. Yes, you'll probably get what I call cherry burns on your knee or elbow, but you won't get hurt. A couple of band aids will put your right. Good luck to you trail runners.

[@levinliongomez]

Trailrunner here. This is gold and I will second it. Also I would like to add: Commit to the downhill! Do not check your watch or look behind you, I repeat, resist the urge to look at your damn watch on the downhill. That is a recipe for the Superman fall… I found this out the hard way. Luckily my knee only needed two stitches. I finished the race. Lift up your feet! I am not even kidding. Just lift up your feet. This tip seems silly but on the trails it’s like the cure to that judo class you don’t want to take! 😂 See you all on the trails ❤

[@sylvaindore3190]

Argh....the poo issue. Haven't happened to me yet, but I really try hard before a race to empty myself. So far, so good.

[@questor55]

This channel has made a heroic effort to destigmatize it by declaring that everyone has had it happen at least once. But that is not actually true. May you continue your perfect record.

[@kingkeeper99]

@@questor55 The longer and faster you run, the more probable it becomes. Be adviced 😂 It ain't fun, it has happened to me, to my brother and a few friends. Always carry some toilet paper.

[@RSmod]

tips 9... May tried to go to bathroom every time before the running. Great video.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha thanks Ray! 😊

[@94657649]

Very true and thus reassuring. Thank you.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks 😊

[@roomiemcgee8899]

the last one was the hardest truth for me. 🤣

[@MsStudyroom]

Great video. 👍 Regarding the poo interruption I believe there is preventive solutions, they work for me. One is to get three cups of water followed by a hot cup of coffee before the run, about ten or fifteen minutes before. You will visit tge restroom after ten minutes and go enjoy the run with no interruptions

[@xx-qs1ij]

Awesome video. Exactly how I think about my skipped runs ))

[@brotherdustin9363]

My favorite summer of running trails required a ( what does a bear do in the woods moment) yes this hard truth showed me that you know what your talking about . Thank you for sharing .God bless you and your viewers in Jesus name amen.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha thanks very much 😊

[@michaelbooth2890]

I've only visited the bushes once. One other subject you forgot was skin chafing. Where certain garments or body parts rub together. A liberal application of vaseline in those areas sorts that out.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

That’s a great one! I’ll add that to my next one of these vids (in the works) 💪🏻😊

[@liamliosmyth]

Always plan in a couple of private spots in the woods on the long runs 😬

[@smithnatalie4803]

Stumbled across your channel just the other day and I am loving the videos! I am of similar age to Mary would love her thoughts and opinion regards running as us ladies age and hormones, really does effect me. Great work guys 😊

[@Laseroscar666]

Very relevant tips that really resonate with my learning. Thanks. For #9 my workaround is using leaves provided by nature and it’s typically working out great. On one occasion I had to chose between cacti and rocks and went for the latter. It worked fine though.

[@oceaniccurrents]

I definitely need to be more consistent with strength training! I’d love a kettlebell video from you guys! 🙏🏻

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Lo Lo, Ok noted! I’ll look in to it and see what I can come up with 😊

[@johnkerr6466]

I've come from the other side of doing too much strength training and not enough running. My leg strength workouts left my hobbling with DOMS for days. Now I'm going to try and find a balance.

[@trimad6128]

Love your advice!I can relate to a toilet emergency as I ran the London marathon with food poisoning which resulted in a dash to a McDonald’s on the way round and a little boy saying to his parent as I ran out “he’s just had a McDonald’s!”😂Quite the opposite,it wasn’t a pleasant run as you can imagine but managed to finish and made my way hastily to a shower!I couldn’t do a Paula Radcliffe as I’d been sat over that drain for a while and nobody wants to see that🙈. Great advice as you never know when things start to go south😊

[@madlycan]

I had a poo in the bushes moment. sometimes a good run just shakes some baggage lose. luckily there's regular poop bag dispensers for people who walk their dogs on the track I run on. so I could swipe one and get business done clean and neatly.

[@alfdickinson1971]

Hahahaa no.9! 10years ago at Beachy Head. Great advice the whole way through-good work

[@StillNotMarble]

Oof. Number 9. I drove 30 minutes to work and did an out-and-back early in the morning. Noticed the signs right after my turn around, and was horrified at the prospect of duck walking through the lobby. Thankfully, I held it together long enough get back to the office lockers in time, but it was about to be a nightmare. Now I just circle the parking lot. It's a bit boring, but safer.

[@edwin5419]

Having run many thousands of kilometres, I can honestly say I've never needed to rush to the toilet. I can run straight after a meal. Hell I even did a half marathon (in training) right after a big fish & chips and a pint of lager.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

You bastard! 😂 I’ve not been so lucky ha ha

[@carmengomez3748]

I never had this problem either. I guess there must be exceptions....🤔

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Doubtful. Your time just hasn’t come yet 😂

[@drdiva2u]

I needed to hear number one. I was discouraged in my training bc it never seemed to get easier.

[@lexington476]

2:57 picture this, I'm at Triathlon Nationals, on the run doing about an 9 min pace... two 75 year olds run past me like I'm standing still. I want to be one of those 75 year old in retirement 😎. You know, the cool Grandpa 😀.

[@Eddie-Spaghetti]

I did number 9 today lol luckily I was half a mile from home but at one point on my run I was 7 miles from home which would have been much worse. I was in my built up area their was nowhere to go I just did it kept running got home got in the shower fully clothed still 😂 luckily I didn’t see anyone I know the neighbours weren’t out as well phew lol

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha you’re an oversharer like me! I love it 😂 we’ve all been there. Straight in the shower ha ha

[@DanniTheMagicJunkDrawer]

Happened to me a few too many times. Once I was jogging early morning down the main road in my town and I was 2 miles away from home. My BF should be on his way to work... I spot him driving and I start waving frantically. He doesn’t stop. 😂 I get home and texted him. Didn’t you see me? He was like yeah, I waved. I was like “I needed you to drive me home bc I had to poop!” I didn’t have my phone on me... well I didn’t make it LOL LOL funnier story a friend of mine runs early morning hours. She pooped in someone’s bush and they caught her on surveillance camera 🤣

[@knightmare7850]

So I just found my love for running and I am all in…I need to learn all the Running lingo…what does PB mean? Personal Best? Thank you so much for the content. Just found this channel and am learning g a lot 😁

[@JeDindk]

Correct. PB means personal best. And some use PR instead = Personal record.

[@rrandy8432]

fortunately I live in an age, in the town, and run on the routes where convenience stores exist every a few miles, even in the suburb outskirts, so lucky for me, the few times my nature called, I had the places to stop and did it

[@normanrexopena5080]

tip #9 really hit me there ., DAMN!

[@kjartanottarsson3715]

Subscibed, hitt the bell, loved that video !!!! Not becouss you were brutally honest, not becous im a guy over 40 years that have faild countless times to become a runner,, im not even a jogger,,, allthoug I get in about 10 steps per day every now and then, NO. I Subscribed becouse of you fantastic humor in your honesty,, Just loved this 😂Wached this video 3 times now,, I may even start (trying) running again, The talk about the poo bag may have given me an insperation 😎😂👍👍

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha if talking about poo packs doesn’t bring the subscribers in I don’t know what will 😂 thanks so much, Kjartan, that’s very kind of you to say 😊

[@CoolInOlympia]

This is great for my race this morning! Wish me luck!!! Thank you! 5 mile race! Woot woot!

[@irawhitlock1084]

Glad to hear you're working on your book! Have experienced truth #9 twice😆

[@user-rn4vw9tr3e]

So have I, twice

[@robinthebobin6537]

This video is really awesome, and so encouraging and positive! I got into running earlier this year, doing my first race next week (a metric marathon). After the initial excitement of running my first parkrun etc, I quickly discovered most of these running realities quite early on, and I'm really glad I did. My focus when running, training and planning training plans is just to simply enjoy improving my own times and having fun (I know that sounds cheesy😂😂). The way I like to think about comparisons with other people's pace is "well no matter how hard I work, there'll probably be a million runners better than me, but I'm also probably better than a million as well". I'd rather just focus on getting my own PBs and achievements (recognising that they won't come every run). Starting running is probably the best thing I ever took up (other than playing a musical instrument); it just provides a unique buzz that nothing else does for me. Whether it's the pure joy and excitement of running with other equally elated people at a Parkrun, or the 5am half marathon training runs, enjoying the sunrise and tranquility only shared with dogwalkers and the other early risers. There is something truly special about this sport!

[@mikegamber8561]

This was such a great video today. The life/running advice from you and Mary have been so valuable for me and my wife. Please keep up the great work!! Have a good Holiday!

[@unskillfullymasterful]

your first point hit home.. i am slowly building up more stamina that i never did when i was younger lol.. but every time i try running on my mill, it feels the same . it hurts and it sucks lol

[@NotTheWheel]

Feels like the advice one would definitely need to hear.

[@animus3328]

And add on running -20...-25..celcius and snow in Montreal.....from jan@ march... You get faster...but when you hit 40...50...60...you slow down very much...been running for 45 years.....from 14'40" 5km to 25'20'' km(64 years old)

[@lawtonshaw1198]

Yes! I would purchase that book!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Then I must write it 😊👍🏻

[@peelman12345]

I love your videos. As far as truth 9 is concerned, my thoughts are, if you poo yourself at a party then people think you’re a looser but if you poo yourself during a marathon people think you’re a hero!! 😂

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha true that!! 😂

[@shusonic1]

Hahaha 🤣, the best one was the last one ☝️. Totally true. Poo packs are essential.

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Ha ha people need to know!! 😂

[@jdw0426]

Running is such a humbling experience, it can make you less full of it.

[@mfotken69]

For number 2, I was literally doing my physiotherapy while I was listening to the video. :)

[@meensbeans_]

I didn’t know that the run doesn’t get easier 😂 kinda scary but I have much more admiration for long distance runners. I’ll get there soon!

[@bryguy87]

Damn homie 1:16 half marathon!! That’s impressive. Also tons of great advice… keep preach’n brother 🤙

[@seancarruthers8240]

Lol that list tip made me crack up. I just started running and this nearly happened to me about a week ago 🤣I guess it happens to everyone at some point

[@scottrud90]

Great truths! Thanks for the reminder. I’m definitely subscribing

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks Scott! You won’t regret it (unless you hate dogs and sh*t jokes 😂)

[@ikamulyani7599]

I jst started to take up running and I came across ur videos while i was on the treadmill. And I'm hooked since then! Love ur tips, and im yet to use ur training schedule for my upcoming half marathon. Gambate!

[@ThisMessyHappy]

Thanks so much! And welcome to the madness! 😂 when is the half? 😊

[@ikamulyani7599]

@@ThisMessyHappy ive literally been watching ur videos while doing house chores (a.k.a ironing), and I love how Mary inspires me to train tomorrow, even tho my glutes r quite sore atm, an im super bummed cus I didnt get to run with the group this morning due to rain. Im yet to do ur strength and conditioning exercises this week. Oh, and wats ur view on using earbuds while running outside? Cant wait for tat post! 💜