I Was Running Everyday for a Month, See What Happened to My Body

It all started when a friend invited me to do a 5k with him – that’s about 3 miles. Doesn’t sound like much, but it’s a lot when you’re in your late twenties and haven’t run since gym class back in school. Not to mention the barely-there energy and weight gain that adulthood seemed to hit me with. Anyway, I had a month to get ready. How did I do it?

The short answer is, baby steps! Of course, you should watch what you eat, stay hydrated, and train slowly but surely. After getting myself a new pair of running shoes, my journey began. I kept a daily log of my progress along the way. What about you? Are you ready to lace up your shoes and start running?

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TIMESTAMPS:
What I started with 0:56
Foods that fuel running 1:42
Why I found a running group 2:29
Cross-training 3:00
Something amazing happened! 3:13
My weight 4:03
A new wind of motivation 5:02
My complexion is... wow! 6:04
Lots of bananas 7:59
I did it! 8:29
🔴 Tips I can give 🔴 8:44

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SUMMARY:
- The idea is to walk for 2 minutes, jog for 1 minute, and repeat that over and over again until your jogs hit the 30-minute mark.
- Foods that fuel running include bananas, oats, peanut butter, broccoli, plain yogurt, dark chocolate, whole grain pasta, potatoes, and coffee.
- Sore today too after that insane gym sesh. I guess that’s just gonna be a regular thing for the next month.
- My trainer suggested cycling as cross-training, so I went on a 3-mile bike ride.
- My energy levels are through the roof! I no longer crave afternoon naps.
- I weighed myself today, and I’m down 5 pounds! I’m convinced jogging is the fastest way to lose weight.
- I jogged for 10 solid minutes today and didn’t struggle at all! I’m getting there!
- My trainer told me to be extra careful to stay hydrated. He said to divide my body weight in half, and then drink an ounce per pound.
- I guess exercise improves your complexion because it boosts blood circulation.
- My trainer showed me how to use a tennis ball to massage any problem areas. I do it to the bottoms of my feet, too.
- Listening to music while jogging helps the time go a lot faster.
- Lots of bananas. I’m told the potassium will help balance the electrolytes I lose on longer runs.
- I think my training program must’ve been just right because the run was relatively easy and enjoyable. I can’t wait to sign up for my next race!

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[BRIGHTSIDEOFFICIAL]

Hey there! What do you like better, cardio or strength training? 🏋 🏃

[KiranAlokkan]

I remember the days I couldn't run for 5mins non stop. Then I finished my 5K & then 10K races. Now prepping for Half Marathon. Feels really great!

[theartofmastery]

*Running is a great habit everyone should do! It gives you a lot of mental strength and happiness:)*

[hibaalsiyabi]

If you’re depressed or going through a rough time, then you should try running or even just speed walking . You might feel tired but trust me the endorphins rush is worth it !

[Pannakoppala]

*I could hardly run 30 secs.after 3 years of training i run 30 mins straight.just finished my 5k .ppl dont even recognize me now after 70lbs down*

[meghanaraj]

This is my first day of running. I ran for 3 minutes and realized how much I need to work on my stamina. This video is really helpful :)

[juliamba]

I’m a everyday runner, I can’t imagine my life without running 🥰

[brooke]

No one
Absolutely nobody:
Not one soul:
Me: wondering why there’s a girl from a horror film lurking in a running video

[cheeserollfitzgerald]

For the 1% that will see this....
Have a great day and a great year<3

[Mila-Nova]

Running is my therapy for mental health. Can't imagine life without it.

[TommyLellan]

I started running a few years ago and I was SHOCKED at how quickly I lost weight. People kept asking me: "What did you do?" And I literally just ran around the block every day. That was it.

[JesusChristismyLord]

I recommend to anyone beginning running if you feel like having a lazy day from running, try jump roping or run in place or go for a nice speed walk. It should help avoid feeling depressed like your giving up 💪

[be]

I was having the worst day today, went to the gym and, out of frustration, ran 5 Miles non stop, it took me about an hour. It just made my whole entire day I'm extremely proud of myself for being able to push myself this hard!!

[gary]

During the lockdown situation I started to speedwalk then after a few months I started jogging. I invested in running gear and I can now run a mile in 8 min 25 secs. Not bad for a guy who is 55 next month!!! Never thought in a million years I would love running as I have not ran since I was a teenager. Never too late to start. Next target....5k in under 30 minutes....

[darint]

I can definitely agree with the stop if you feel an injury coming on. I am a runner and I was running about 40 miles a week on a pretty high intensity run plan. I started to have some hip issues, but I assumed they would go away. 6 months later, I finally stopped limping and I can run 3 miles without stopping again. Listen to your body.

[monkeytates]

"Having the support of others really helps." That's so true in marathons/jogging sessions, it'll motivate you more to outperform your previous record.

[stephentomlinson]

Baby steps is the best advice! I have ran everyday now for 213 days! I only started doing 5 minutes a day and was super sore! If I ran more than 5 minutes starting out I believe I would of hurt myself! I can run 20+ minutes now! Love the animation in this video!

[soltheman]

“Get a doctors approval before...” perhaps the most ignored advice ever

[yvettesspiritualjourneys]

I started running two months ago n I love it 6:00am every morning

[provokingtruth]

I adore running.. Makes me free and keeps my belly from getting bigger