How Running Changed My Life...

What have I gained from running? Specifically, ultra running? I am 4 days out from my longest run to date: 250km - so here is an exploration as to why I find events like these so valuable personally.

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[casualmerc]

I think the discussion here hits so many valuable points. I actually just got into running pretty frequently over the last 3 or so weeks along with working out (in part due to starting to watch your videos again). Nothing huge or steep, just 3 miles a day where I get outside and run. Rather than escaping the voices in your head, I believe running actually helps you to face them head on. If anything, it gives you alone time and space to really think about the troubles in your life. So yes, it is a coping mechanism of sorts, especially if taken out of hand, but it is an incredible mental tool if used right. I’ve noticed over these past three weeks that my mental health has just gotten so much better, likely due to getting outside more and having something other than weights to achieve with. This is gonna sound like boasting, but I was curious to benchmark myself on a long run just this Saturday, and went from a park into some flat ish mountain trails near where I live. I did not expect it, but once I got home, I had ended up running a full half marathon! While it was incredibly difficult towards the end, the sense of accomplishment is like no other. Now it’s all about consistency. Towards that end (if maybe just a little longer than 13.1 miles haha), Fergus, I wish you all the best with your 250k! Looking forwards to watching the journey!

[LeighTrimble]

Thanks for all the inspiration. I'm 7 weeks out from my first Ultra. I'm really just a half marathoner with ideas above her station but you're so right about the training being life changing 😊 Best of luck for your challenge. You will smash it.

[JWSharp]

Only just started training for my first half marathon and feel like I can already relate to some of these aspects covered in the video. Great video 👌

[MaMa-mmgw]

Very cool to see your journey and process! And even if it's not all about the end goal, I hope you smash the 250km and get out of it more than you could ever think!

[charlottelofthouse]

Great Vid as always. I’ve just completed my second training program from Omnia Performance - thanks for helping me become stronger and shave 5mins off my half marathon time! You guys really are inspirational!
Good luck for Friday Fergus and to all your support team!!!

[WobberCreeeek]

Value of this conversation can’t be understated. I’m sure a lot of people needed to hear this. Great video, looking forward to listening to the podcast. Good one chaps!

[harryruns]

So much great stuff in this video, love it 💪

[samuelbino]

All the best for the big one. Looking forward to seeing the journey you went on

[themodernmind]

Listen to the full episode (along with a 250km specific Q+A) here 👋🏻

[shreyanssanghrajka]

Never misses with a vid. Now time to smash the run!

[jakasep]

thanks for all the motivations, I'm a quite heavy runner, only able to run 5k (in kilos) almost everyday
I think I'm gonna do some working out here and there to lose some of the weight and preparing myself to participate in HM next year

[markskinner]

I'm one month out from my 1st 100k ultra. I completed a 50k last year in December. I ran 25.5 miles on Saturday in 4 hours, I'm wondering how the hell I'm going to do double that distance? Not going to lie I'm scared.

[damu]

Can you please publish your podcast on YouTube music? (That replaced Google podcasts)

[stannicolae]

Can you guys help me with some opinions, please?

I use to run quite a lot. Last time I did a serious run I did a 70k run, that was in December. I ve ran like 5 times this year

My right knee clicks like crazy almsot every time I sit down, my left ankle also clicks like crazy and besides that my left foot and tibia area from the knee down have been numb(feels like post dentist anesthesia)

I don't really know what to do, I mean I know I have to go to a doctor, but do you think running its over for me?

[omniaperformance]

Regretting your decision to run 250km though? Surely? 😂