Why I Ran Every Day for 4 Years and Why I Stopped

TLDRIn this video, I share my experience of running every day for 4 years, the pros and cons of a running streak, and why I eventually decided to stop. Despite the challenges, daily running had a positive impact on my physical and mental health. However, I realized the pressure to run every day could be unhealthy, especially when dealing with sickness or injuries. Moving forward, I will continue to run almost every day but allow myself to rest when needed.

Key insights

🏃‍♂️Running every day for 4 years had a significant impact on my physical and mental health.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧Becoming a father changed my running routine, but I still made time for daily runs.

🏅Consistency in daily running helped me achieve personal bests and complete an ultra marathon.

🤕Dealing with injuries and sickness made me realize the importance of rest and alternative activities.

🛑I decided to stop my running streak after 4 years to avoid unhealthy pressure and allow flexibility in my training.

Q&A

How did running every day affect your physical health?

Running every day for 4 years helped me stay in good shape, achieve personal bests, and recover quickly from intense races.

Did becoming a father affect your running routine?

Becoming a father changed my priorities, but I still made time for daily runs, even if they were shorter.

Did you experience any injuries or sickness during your running streak?

Yes, I faced some injuries and sickness during the streak, which made me realize the importance of rest and alternative activities.

Why did you decide to stop your running streak?

I opted to stop my running streak to avoid feeling pressured to run every day, especially when dealing with sickness or injuries.

Will you continue running after stopping the streak?

Yes, I will continue to run almost every day, but I will allow myself to rest when needed and engage in alternative activities.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Introduction to my 4-year running streak.

00:28Running every day no matter what for 4 years.

02:46Becoming a father and adjusting my running routine.

03:39The positive impact of daily running on my physical health and achievements.

07:49Dealing with injuries and sickness while maintaining the streak.

08:52The moment I forgot to run and decided to stop the streak.

09:58Realizing the pressure of a daily running streak and allowing flexibility in my training.

10:27Ending remarks and commitment to continued running.