RUNNING EVERYDAY FOR A YEAR *results*

I ran everyday for 30 days… which turned into 100.. and after that I had to keep going. Here’s what I learned from running every single day for 1 year (actually 400 days)

If you want to see the sinister part:

[handsofandrew]

Maaan when you start finding that controlled slow pace that you can run hours on. that’s the moment I feel in love with running 😭

[sackedpotatoes]

I’m obese. I started working out a few weeks ago, and wow. I’ve learned so much about myself. I’ve learned it wasn’t my weight that made me self conscious. It was my lack of putting any effort into my health. When I leave the gym, sweaty and tired, probably looking the worst I can. I’m not self conscious. I’m not worried about others seeing the fat on my body. Instead Im proud of what my body can do! I encourage everyone to work out, even if it’s just 1 day a week. I promise you will feel so much better about yourself! :)


Edit: Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement! 4 weeks in, 5lbs lost!

5 months in: Hi everyone, thank you all again for the likes and advice! I’ve lost another 20 lbs. About 50-60 lbs to go! I’ve had a few set backs, but I’m not giving up! You don’t give up either! See y’all in a few months.

[coolbrotherf]

My mom has been running almost every single day since she was a teenager and she's almost 60 still doing it. Thats about 14, 000 days of running and it's kept her in fantastic shape. She calls her morning run her "sanity run" because she feels so much better after.

[JuliaKirsty]

To everyone who is now fully hyped and wants to do it too: Don't make the same mistakes I did. My first run was driven by too much motivation and I did not take it easy. I ran and was so excited that I didn't get out of breath and ran on and on and on. Just to come home and suddenly feel this piercing pain in both of my knees. My ligaments were inflamed in a very painful way. And that pain didn't go away quickly. It took months and I can still not walk as far as I once could without feeling the exact same pain. You can train to avoid this, you can slowly get your body ready, gradually giving it the strength and power to run. Just don't go for a full on run if you never were into running before. It can cause major trauma on your body. Don't be as stupid as I was. Stay safe!

[Kelly_Ben]

Love this... when my life seems out of control, i turn first to exercise. If i can control that one thing, give myself that 20-30 minute run, it gives me the boost i need to tackle everything else. Watching my body get stronger and fitter again makes me feel like me, and be proud of what it can accomplish, instead of being obsessed with unimportant cosmetic "flaws".

[Inspireothers]

My dad always used to tell me about a feeling you get when running, he was super athletic when he was a kid; your lungs feel like there gonna burst and your heart feels like it’s gonna blow out of your chest but if you ignore it and keep pushing yourself you will get that strong feeling of infinity power. I’ve never felt it before but it sounds incredible.

[daveSoupy]

I really recommend running without music. There’s something to having to listen to your body breathing, the pace of your feet, and the awareness of your surroundings that changes a run to something really satisfying.

[ellenwoods]

6 marathons, 2 triathlons: I learned a lot about myself. I was never fast. (2017-2020). I'm 67 (2023). You go girl!

[heymsparker]

This was absolutely beyond relatable. I was an athlete all throughout my life until I graduated college. I ALWAYS always associated running with punishment for messing up. Reintroducing running back into my life as an almost 30 yo has definitely brought back that athleticism feeling again. Nothing does that like running. Strength training, yoga, etc. doesn’t give you the same feeling. It’s been a treat to find my love for running atp in my life. Good luck on your journey!

[sinna]

I loves running as a teen (with an eating disorder lol) but stopped because I realised I was doing it for the wrong reasons. Now 5 years later I decided that I was gonna get out every morning, if high energy/feeling like it-run. If low energy walk. Sometimes I do a mix if the 2 with no ‘structure’ at all. It has CHANGED my life. I get to love running again whilst also nurturing a healthy mindset. Keltie saying “intuitive running” is spot on!

[AlohiOpheliaR]

As they say, it takes 21 days to make a habit and 90 days to make it a permanent lifestyle! You slay girl~

[radaatat]

Former competitive long distance runner here 👋 Running has many benefits to your overall health and does give you that signature "runner's high." However, this isn't without drawbacks. I recommend just being a casual runner, as when I first started out in competitive long distance running in high school, I ended up having to go to physical therapy because I ran so much I was burning away muscle. This happens when your body isn't taking enough in and starts using anything it can to use as energy.

Another point is injuries. Stress fractures, muscle pulls, tendinitis, toe nails falling off, etc. Hell, I had two teammates shatter their hip bones if you can believe it. I recommend lower impact cardio workouts such as cycling or swimming, which, funny enough, do translate over to running.

Doing a couple miles a day is great, and if you want to do some races, that's great too, but if you are looking to take this seriously, there will be hardship and you will need to be safe so you do not hurt yourself. That said, I would not change any of my running career. The sting you feel in your lungs is something that I will always yearn for and the friends I made along the way are lifelong.

[Gaby-khjv]

The military has a terrible track record of using running and fitness as a form of punishment. I used to love running and exercising in new and challenging ways that get my body moving in a healthy manner. The poor leadership has turned it into a source of anxiety and dread. Being fortunate enough to now be in a leadership position myself, where I can decide how to council and correct my Marines in a healthy manner instead of treating them the way I was treated when I first enlisted, I’m desperate to find a passion for running again and being able to get to a point where I actually enjoy it. I want to be better for them and give them leadership that they can appreciate and look up to. If I can create a healthy relationship between running and myself, I hope that I’d be able to teach that to those who’ve been entrusted to me and help them create a similar relationship.

[genevievecanal]

"when im in movement life slows down" so so true and such a powerful statement. I recommend running to anyone thats interested. It seems daunting at first but trust me just start small and youll gain milage much faster then you think!

[bobbybeard]

For those bringing up knee problems; one thing that solved this for me is strengthening my legs muscles with weight training ( especially calve muscles). Weak supporting muscles force you knees to do more work causing added stress. Also lots of warm up, stretching, especially of the hips, prevents poor running technique from putting knees under more stress.

[Kangel]

Thank u. I had been running multiple times per week for about a year and when I kinda just stopped. I love running. Helps my mental health honestly.

[Yikkoofficial]

I started walking every day and hitting the gym. Unfortunately, I’m going every other day bc of work. Don’t pressure yourself if your schedule doesn’t fit. Just try exercising as much as you can

[andrew]

The durability to run 365 days in a row is impressive. well done!

[deec.]

Your short is exactly what I needed to see! Doing this right away

[NosnalemNaej]

Yeah, that's cool! I've been running twice a day for about a year and a half now, and the benefits also include mental capacity, mood and sleep. Once in a while, I skip a few runs in a row and just bike or walk to let my body recover. I think it's important in the long run.