I Ran 5k Every Day for 2 Years

How did the laziest guy in the world get off the sofa 730 days in a row and run? How did an avid indoorsman get his butt outdoors, rain or shine, for a daily 5K? What is the secret to never having to use will power---since you don't have much in the first place? Here's my story of perseverance without perseverance; of grit without grit; of determination void of determination; of how I got my heart rate up and my legs moving without an ounce of passion or will power. I hope you're underwhelmed enough to say "geez, even I could do that." A daily 5k commitment takes all the need for decision out of the equation and leaves you a little less lame than you were when your streak began. At least that's my story.

[tonyp]

I'm 3 months into my 5k/day currently.
I dream of moving to Zurich.
I watched this video during my 5k run this morning. Thank you for the motivation and sense of clarity.

[Valliant]

Thanks for sharing! Really appreciated listening to your thought processes. As a fellow lazyboy I'm the same it's all or nothing (and I usually choose nothing) but the streak thing works. It's worked for me with alcohol and nicotine, and who knows, maybe running. Thanks again man.

[srikumarkurup]

Loved your video, it's simple and honest, Thanks for sharing.

[wholebodybright]

Seriously one of the best running videos because your honest & real I love authentic people! Thank you for sharing!

[HDnursepractitioner]

I love this so much! I think it helps that you took the choice out of it. 👍

[lionatticus]

Really awesome and authentic video even with a script, I could tell how thoughtful it was.

[ppiriou]

Switzerland is where I ate the best cheese… If you did not run your 5K daily, you would easily weight over 300 pounds by now! You are probably be the most honest guy on YouTube!😉

[eDriveToday]

What a great 7 minute video!!! Amazing man... you bring a smile on the viewers with your narration. Congrats... and Enjoy your 5k run everyday!!! 😊👍👍👍

[briannasmith]

Your town is beautiful. Thanks for the inspirational video.

[jolioatkinson]

Great video! Congrats on your 5K milestone. Owen did an excellent job showing the progression of your fitness journey. I wish I was this good at filming and editing when I was in middle school haha!

[kamita]

You are so honest and real with yourself its hilarious great video😂 😃👍

[harrywhite]

Such a fun, informative video. Congrats to narrator and filmmaker.

[monikamarsollek]

Very inspiring, spread more of your experiences, if you’re still holding on! Greetings from a book and knit lover with a sometimes too inviting couch and reading chair in Germany, Monika❣

[paulosullivan]

How can you run so much and not have a runner's body??? Your dedication to bread and pizza must be something else to offset those 5K's everyday. Anyway, Bravo to you! You are lucky indeed to run in such beautiful places everyday!!!!

[LarvaeLightening]

My grandfather is nearly 100 and he used to take a lot of cold showers, he said to me once that what matters the most is what you put in your 40s will carry you through the rest of your life

[GeorgeASoumelidis]

Very nice approach in a very competitive world. Well done mate.

[ianhorowitz]

This is an awesome video! Very pragmatic and self-effacing. Thank you! (PS Would love to live in Zurich! What do you do?)

[kchale]

Nice.
A lil less droopy, a lil less jiggly. That’s cool with me too.
Thanks

[aldreth]

I’m 254 days into my streak of at least 5k everyday… loving it!

[cpgt]

What a good decision
I was just like you, very lazy
But at 20, I decided to run 5K everyday and 3 years on, it was the best decision I ever made!