How Running Changed My Life

In December I was 280 lbs. Drunk all the time, with no real trajectory in life anymore. I started running (barely) on a treadmill through the winter. I’ve lost almost 50 lbs now, and I look forward to my long runs for some solid “me time”. I stopped drinking, set some goals, and continue to go one more. Running has literally changed everything for me. I appreciate all the things in my life so much more. My eyes are opened. Thanks Nick. Edit: Wow thanks for all the comments! Update, I’m down over 60 lbs. I just finished my first ever marathon on Sunday with a time of 4:50. My goal was under 5 hrs so I’m very proud of that. I hope you all can achieve your goals and stick to the grind! I’ve never in my life been in a better place mentally than I am here and now. I will run for the rest of my life and never touch booze again. Its only getting better. Sub 4 hrs next year!

Running has taught me to be PATIENT. We live in a world of social media where everything needs to be instantaneous and glamourous. Running has humbled me and taught me that there is not shortcuts and you just need to be disciplined, consistent, and put the work.

I started running 3 years ago in prison it helped me get my mind out the environment at the time. I’ve been home a year and just completed my first marathon a week ago. I love running it changed my life in many ways!

I was suffering with mental health issues and a bit of depression, I was taking medication for adhd. I started running about a year ago, I'm no longer taking medication, I felt upbeat and positive, happy about life and really great overall, anyone thinking about getting into running stop thinking and get out there and run it will guarantee change your life😊

After 6 years of sobriety. No physical activity has taught me more about myself than running has. 6 months ago I ran my first half marathon. Now I run at least a half marathon on my long runs in preparation for my first Ultra.

I started running in 2019. It has changed everything about my life. Everything.

I’ve been a runner for years, but I really struggled with the marathon distance. Then in 2015 I contracted necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating bacteria) and nearly died. Throughout my recovery, running has provided me with a motivator to push my “new” body to see what I can accomplish. In 10 days I will run the Med City Marathon in Rochester, MN and qualify for Boston. Running not only saved my life when I became sick, but it’s also provided me a way to better myself and inspire others!

Running lets me feel powerful, gives me an outlet for anxiety, lets me connect with others, gives me moments outdoors, shows me what I’m capable of.

Running totally changed me too. It’s not the significant amount of weight I’ve lost, not the muscle or fitness I’ve gained (although those things are great!). It’s about the confidence I’ve gained in myself, the drastically better mental health & an overall better life that I’ve gained. I feel a better person now that I run. It has given me SO much perspective on things/life-when I run, I process things, or think nothing at all, just focusing on breathing & my footsteps. It’s amazing how much running can bleed into all the other everyday aspects of life that don’t involve running. I did struggle in the beginning with feeling inadequate comparing myself to others, but once I attached myself to the PROCESS of running rather than specific time/distance/pace etc. goals, those specific goals just started happening organically. I used to hate, & I mean hate running in my 20’s…now I can’t imagine life without it. It’s not all rainbows & unicorns tho, especially in the beginning. Running is HARD-if it was easy, everyone would do it. But you are capable! Give it a go, & a good consistent go, & it might change your life too!! U got this!!!

“ consistently good rather than occasionally great”

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I'm signed up for and training for the Leadville Silver Rush 50 mile trail run in July, largely because of this channel. The mental and physical benefits have made me happy of the person I am and the person I'm working to be. Thanks Nick and BPN team.

Your journey to running has greatly impacted my journey as well! Just did my first ultramarathon with a few more on the calendar! Thanks Nick!

Just did my first ever half marathon last Sunday. Never ran anything more than a 5K before. Went from being talked into it with not much interest at all, but man now I'm actually loving running. Thought I would do this one to say I did it and be done but now I'm wanting to keep pushing and see what I can do.

I was never a runner but started last year because of Nick Bare (hybrid athlete) and David Goggins, who have both spoken about the mental and physical benefits running provides. I worked my way up from running around the block to doing 25-30 miles per week. Not sure if I will ever get to do a full marathon or an ultra, but I will continue to push myself and maintain physical and mental discipline through running and training. I am 52 and in better shape than ever. Running makes you feel alive and free. Thanks, Nick!

Running has changed my life. In 2020, I suffered from bad anxiety. I felt alone and not good enough as a person. I couldn't run 1/2 a mile without thinking something was wrong with me. I never gave up and embraced the suck. Seeing your videos kept me going. In a month, I will complete my first 1/2 Marathon. #G1M

Running has become a daily part of my life routine. There isn't anything better than being out on the open roads or trails with yourself and your thoughts. There is a great sense of accomplishment that accompanies this feeling. I remember when a mile was a struggle! Now, I run close to 200 miles per month, and I'm always looking to test my limits.

I literally just finished my first Half Marathon when I got home and saw this video. I’ve been running for 10 months. When I signed up 3 months ago my goal was just to finish with out stopping… I just ran a 1:58:20 at 205lbs 5’9”. That was one of the greatest feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life. I’m addicted in the best way possible

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Nick thank you for reminding me why I started running in the first place. I’ve stopped since Covid and the hardest thing has been trying to motivate myself to get back out there again. Thank you