How Running 3 Miles Every Day Affected Our Mental Health

We used running as a tool to improve our mental health in 5 days.

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Derek Xiao

[secundrabeasley]

Note: 1. If you stop your run to walk, that is more than okay. That is listening to your body. Walking gives your body the time to recoup before you start running again. Never judge a runner for walking. They know more about their body than you.

2. There are run walk programs available. You do not have to start out running to be a runner.

[wademellor]

I suffer mental health issues and ride my bike around 20km six days a week. Definitely feel so much better mentally when I do, plus I get exercise, sunshine and fresh air! Just start with a small distance, even 1km, and slowly build up.

[xitsjaycey]

DEREK X omg big brother x goodful collab

[haidehollins]

I do believe this can help, ironically for me when I'm down my body doesn't wanna move. I do wish I had someone physically here with me to workout with. This is good content!

[TheColdestWater]

The best thing about this challenge is the reason, which is for mental health! 🥰

[amelia.ngo]

Derek is such a charming guy. I love him so much, hope to see more of him! Great content 👍

[thelonesage]

Perfect video for me personally recently got back into jogging again. I started a Strava challenge to run 200km for December this video just gave me even more reason not to stop! I thank you very much.

[airmdx]

I am pretty much occupied with all the stuff I need to study as a pre-med, but running minimum 15 mins a day really helps a lot in my productivity and focus throughout the day. That's somehow very little but I started with 2 mins a day until I decided to gradually level up

[DizzyedUpGirl]

Aww, it's nice to see Derek do post-BB stuff. He's such a kind and funny soul.

[samwingender]

Get out and run today!

I'm running an ultramarathon in every state to promote a plant-based diet.

[pasttenseroyalty]

STOKED to see Derek X here!! Love this video.

[LikaKickedPuppy]

I love this!! I need more content like this!!

[somerflowers]

We got a husky 2.5 years ago, and that forced us into miles a day 🤣 Best thing we ever did though! I now get no less than 10 miles a day in! 🙌🏻 kiddos as well! It’s become our new routine everyday.

[mary._.yamborghini]

anaerobic exercise like running actually raises cortisol. Walking is aerobic and won't spike cortisol and insulin

[snehalkrishnan]

I always have the best quality sleep after a 3 mile run.

[ItsBrittanyyBeach]

I am the opposite of a runner, just here for Derek. 😎

[irmakalember]

I walk everyday to keep my anxiety and PTSD in check. Exercise is the best.

[DerrynEHahn-irjv]

Everybody’s eyes looked shiny and bright after the 5 days. Well done all of you!❤️✨

[greatboniwanker]

I walk an hour a day (easier on my knees) - but you do you <3

[candaceclark]

I have had to deal with multiple mental health problems over my life and now I do 60 minutes on the treadmill every day to start my day and it is amazing! For whatever reason I have a bad day and cant regroup I get back on the treadmill again!!💗😁💯🔥