We Ran Every Day for 30 Days, Here's What Happened

In our last running video we attempted (and succeeded!) the six minute mile. And at 235 pounds it was quite the challenge. But having passed that test it's now time to move onto an even harder one. Can two dudes who both weigh over 210 pounds (Hudson: 212 pounds, Brandon: 228 pounds) do a 10k run against experienced runners? We're about to find out.

#running #challenge

[TrailingThePages]

As a runner myself, Hudson’s inner monologue is hilariously realistic. Thanks for making me laugh at the absurdity of my own inner monologues when running!

[blaynemcguire]

As a runner it was awesome to see the focus on the mental aspect of running. Ive always told my wife that any run over 30 minutes is no longer a physical activity and instead a mental one. Nice work!

[MelissaNiv]

I love this. I love that you did it and came in last and are still smiling. I've been fighting cancer for a few years and my cancer caused me to gain a toooon of weight - but as a runner I still mentally wanted to go. So, mid chemo, at almost three times my normal weight, and totally bald (if only I could attach a pic here!), I ran a thanksgiving day 4 mile run. With a whole bunch of runners. I came in... absolutely dead last. Haha. It made my heart feel good that you said that, and were still proud of it. Hell yeah. Now I'm a lifter and a crossfit nerd and a runner and all that weight is gone (and I'm in remission at the moment - woohoo!) but thank you for sharing that you can come in last and still have a great time and get great benefits out of just getting out of your comfort zone. HELL :)

[tricksterspodcast]

Love how open these guys are about the negativity they have to battle. One of the few fitness pages where it’s not sold to you that you’ll feel invincible 24/7 💯

[dildobaggins]

Dear god that guy in his 90s still running long distances and was a nuclear physist and an author is so inspirational. What an amazing human...

[thullraven]

I'm in my 60s. I've recently been diagnosed with heart disease. I started running in a HIIT style: I jog, then sprint, then walk, repeat. I feel pretty good, and I know I lost weight. I can visibly see some of it, but I can tell because I went from a Men's Large to a Men's Medium in shirts. I also try and make it to the gym when I can, but I do pushups every day when I can't and some other exercises with dumbbells I have at home. I also have a minor form of Thalassemia, which means I will never be a long distance runner, but I'm doing the best I can.

[matthewhoward-white]

Awesome as always guys. I'd love to see a 30 days only calisthenics to see what you'd do to maintain your physique without weights. What modifications would you make. I think that would be a fun watch.

[auroravideography]

One of the realist videos I’ve seen. Touched on so many topics with REAL tribulations for more lean people

[Richard_Garza]

Honestly my favorite race memories are the ones where things don’t go as planned. Makes it an adventure and the journey is just as rewarding as the finish. Happens a lot in relay races.

[jonathanthomason]

First time subscriber here. Getting back into the gym at 41. Love the vids and tips. Just finished my second week of eating better and workouts. Little sore, but defiantly starting to feel better physically and mentally. Thanks for all the content and hope all is well with the little buff dude.

[johnledieff]

I’m a fellow “rino.” I enjoy running and lifting; the running has really helped to lower my blood pressure. Thanks for the great videos.

[Jvigil]

Love the humor, the learning process, the fact that you made this fun!! After I get into my therapy for my knee surgery... I WILL RUN. HALF MARATHON!!! My goal my dream

[dabeezkneez]

I forgot how much I love you guys . Still the BEST on YouTube. Your positive vibe is palpable through the screen qnd across millions of miles. Stay awesome!

[SomeGuy-rclc]

Congratulations Dudes!
Getting lost is a right of passage with running, so don't let it bother you. I actually got lost while running the race to qualify for my undergraduate cross country team. Missed the turn off into the finish and ran an extra 3 miles of a 5 mile loop. Coach realized that, while I was stupid, I could still run just fast enough to make the team. Haha.
That was twenty years ago, and after years of not running regularly due to back problems, I'm training to run a turkey trot 5k this November. It'll be my first race in 17 years!

The mental toughness is essential. You've got to fully accept that you're going to be tired and achy every day. I came to take that, and the aches/pains/negative thoughts and their efforts to slow/stop me personally. The more they tried to hurt me, the harder I pushed. Took that to extremes on college and wouldn't recommend doing it quite as hard as I did then, but I've learned how to dial it back enough to not get injured now and it's served me well.

If you keep with running, try working on some longer interval training. It's fun. Haha.

[ismaelbuenrostro]

It doesn't matter if you guys finished last, as long as you competed the challenge. You guys trained non-stop without giving up. Good job you guys

[canelopp]

This is one of the coolest channels on YouTube. I love the way Brandon & Hudson present their content & their tutorials on various exercises has helped me a lot. Thank you guys🙏

[jbrownbyu]

I LOVE the marbles in the jar idea, such a great representation of how goal setting is achieved. You guys friggin rock.

[angelortega]

You guys are awesome! Running is no easy task and training for anything running related is a huge mental game. I run everyday for 6-12 miles and there are days where I want to make excuses, but the mental part is just as important as the physical part. Glad you guys are always pushing yourselves!

[northorns]

I’ve been a long distance runner since the age of 10, I’m 31 now. The most overlooked aspect to running is the mental fortitude it takes to do it. It’s 80% psychological & 20% physical. You will quit yourself well before your body quits you. You can toughen your mental fortitude like you would your body; train everyday. Steven Prefontaine has a beautiful quote about this, “I'm going to work so that it's a pure guts race at the end, and if it is, I am the only one who can win it.”

[steve]

I weighed 235 pounds when I started running every week day a year and a half ago and my mile time was 12 minutes. I now weight 208 and my mile time today was 8:20. My legs were sore for 7 months when I started. I feel great now and don't want to lose it, I love how in shape I feel. Thanks for sharing lew's story, it's great inspiration.