I've had this a few times since and it really is a fantastic feeling - one of my favourite parts of running

the other day i ran my first race on a last minute invitation from someone, a very hilly trail run 10k. i had no time to train, a shitty old pair of road shoes, and the furthest i’d run before was 4 miles at most, so i totally exhausted myself at the beginning and on the hills. but around the last 2ish miles i just started to feel so good, almost giddy, and taking in energy from the other runners and the volunteers at the aid stations. the finish felt amazing, and i’m really hooked now. just sore as hell.

@@harrisonbrand8985 yeah doing a big distance straight out is a good way to get injured. Been feeling it myself after recently getting the running bug again. Trick is to start short & slow gradually increasing mileage per week by no more than 10-15%. Zone 2 heart rate is also optimal for long runs which is a really hard (slow) area to stay in. Can feel like your barely exercising but it is the best for increasing fitness. Hope your training is going well!

@@jt5765 i happen to be training to do the same 10k again, but this time gave myself 5 weeks to prepare :) it feels great!

There's actually 2 different things at play here. The "clear mind" effect is different from runner's high. It is due to our brains entering meditative state. At walking speed, our brains has plenty of capacity left for thoughts other than spatial analysis. But when you're running, your brain, who is not used to the task, needs to "focus" more on keeping up with the surroundings. The most important thing for your survival is to decode everything that's appearing and happening around you, the other people, the cars, the terrain, etc. So your brain will clear up any other thought and just focus on that alone. This is not a mindful process, it's an instinctive task running in the background, but it's enough to keep you from thinking about other stuff too hard. So you enter a meditative state. That's also why some people love driving (especially long drives on easy roads, not city traffic). At high speeds in a car, the brain does the same and you feel like your mind is clear, uncluttered. With runner's high, you experience euphoria through the release of endorphin. It's bliss. It's not reliable though and it typically happens after at least 30 minutes of exercise. But it does feel amazing.

One of my favourite youtubers!

Thanks, Chris! One day I'll have to try it in a gorilla costume

Wow!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm ahem WHAT

i know Im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the password. I love any tricks you can offer me!

I still wear my girlfriend's running joggers to this day...haha

That's incredible - well done! I recently did my first half marathon and was exhausted, so I can't image the amount of dedication it would take to run an ultra. That's impressive and motivating!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm Want motivation? This one video made me get off the couch and believe I too could be a runner. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLNngLV_s7LZfJ8.html

That's a great challenge! How's it been so far?

Try runing 2-3 miles 3 days a week it is a whole lot better for your body

u can just do a mile a day every day, a mile isn't going to change/hurt your body since it is not a long exercise.

Yeah, one mile is fine for a recovery run or maybe a sprint day, but other days try to go at least 2-3 miles.

Thank you! I've just invested in a fresh pair of Nike Pegasus 37 which have been great. I've been using the same Nike app to track the mileage and just hit 50k. Enjoying breaking them in!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm Whatever works for you is fine, but humans weren't meant to run on cushions. My preferred running shoe is a Vibram 5-fingers, with only a 3.7mm rubber sole between me & the ground.

@@tommynomad1 we also weren't meant to run on concrete / tarmac - maybe a little cushioning is no bad thing.

@@christoffbrannigan6373 Sure, if you run on that stuff. ;)

@@tommynomad1 some people dont have a choice

Haha, thanks Jana! I might have to get it printed on a running t-shirt or something

I nearly died hearing that one🤣

Thanks Alex! Really appreciate it!

This is good general advice, and I wouldn’t necessarily encourage others to replicate what I’ve done. Although it is worth pointing out I had no injuries or issues as a result of this (that I know of), but everyone is different

@@AndrewMadeAFilm you were also running a 6 minute 1k on your first day

@@AndrewMadeAFilm It's good advice, especially for anyone who wants to get into running and keep it going. If you push too many miles a week and climb in volume too fast, it won't be good. Luckily since it was a brief challenge your body likely could recover after the month here.

I run cross country and I get shins splints ounce in a while.. but just ice.. rest.. and you will be good to go!🙂 and stretch!!! Also building mileage overtime will also help prevent injury!

I don’t disagree with you in principle. You should not push your body if you feel discomfort or try these feats if you don’t have enough condition. If you are not new to running, don’t have pain while running, and have decent mechanics (180 spn cadence, not over stride) then this is a non issue. I actually have done it for longer than 30 days and feels great! You are super energize all the time, no need for coffee and sleep really well too… 😎

Thank you! I will absolutely keep making them, and please keep baking all that food - they look incredible! (especially those Chelsea buns)

@@AndrewMadeAFilm Cheers Andrew

Haha, I hope there's a nice view and breeze from your window - thanks, Tasha!

That's an impressive amount of running! How are the knees keeping up, have you had any issues with them after doing so much continuous exercise?

@@AndrewMadeAFilm to be honest, surprisingly enough I actually haven’t had any injuries 🤷🏾‍♂️. Maybe it’s because I have a good form and strides? Only at the start of this that I used to get sore lower back, quads, hamstrings etc but after a few weeks I was good again. Now I’ve reached the 10KM mark ^^

Thanks so much, Rob! My brother makes some excellent short films about the history of Cardiff (and Wales in general) that I'd absolutely recommend: kzfaq.info

@@AndrewMadeAFilm I recently started watching Chris' channel. Very interesting stuff! Now I look forward to videos from both of you!

Thank you, Sunny! I do feel much better for it

Thanks Al!

Thanks so much, I'm really happy to hear that! Good luck with your fitness journey. Looking forward to seeing how you progress

Much obliged indeed, m8

Thanks, Dave! I'll definitely be doing a lot of reading/research for my half-marathon and slowly building myself up to that level. It's not until October so I've made sure I've got plenty of time to do it. I'll definitely bare that in mind as well about not trying to push the mileage and the pace simultaneously!

Don't worry too much about times, focus on the fact you're running a mile 6 times a week! That's a legit achievement - well done!

Are you slowing walking the whole mile? 3mph (average walking pace) is 20 minutes a mile

Thanks, Aashna! Glad to hear it's motivated you to put your running shoes on as well

Thank you! And I think you're right

Thank you!

Thanks, Grant! Im definitely gonna stick with it

Thank you! Glad to have you here

Thank you!

Cheers Henri, really appreciate it!

Thanks, Max!

Thanks Ninja! Really appreciate it :)

I think the fact you walk a lot will actually help - I walked everywhere at an unnecessarily fast pace and I do think that helped me with my running. Did you ever take it up? If not, do use this as an extra prompt!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm Yesterday I did some running with a friend! I ran about 1,5 km total, alternating between running and walking. Felt a sharp pain in my side and the top of my legs hurt, otherwise I would have liked to run some more. It surely was a nice change of pace, but I doubt this is something for me :P I may give it a couple more goes in the coming weeks.

I'm useless at planks - those are intense! Well done for getting them done :)

Thank you they are intense

Thank you! Really appreciate it :)

Thanks, Christopher! You're basically almost doing the challenge I did already - and a 25 min 5k is impressive! I would definitely try pushing that distance and seeing how you get on - sounds like you're ready for it.

@@AndrewMadeAFilm I’m at 6k!

@@christopherwilliams2 Nice! Keep it up 💪🏻

Haha! Perhaps there's a future video concept in that...

Thank you!

Thanks Dome! Really appreciate it.

I think you're right! I spotted the same thing when I compared the later shot at 11:00. Seems so much healthier. And good luck with your running! Let me know how you get on :)

@@AndrewMadeAFilm I've been off work for 2 weeks. I've had lazyitis and put on weight. I'm looking forward to going back to work to a routine; I won't be running yet I will just enjoy the 30-minutes walk to work. Thank you, all the best. :)

@@AndrewMadeAFilm 11/04/21 - I think I'm strong enough to jog in little bursts now. :D

@@HandMadeAfroHippie that's awesome! Keep it up

@@HandMadeAfroHippie its great that your improving!!

That is a good tip. I now just use a pull-over hat, but I'll keep this in mind!

Thanks man! Just saw on your channel that you did the Goggins challenge last year - will definitely check out your video on it when I get the chance. I bet that was brutal.

@@AndrewMadeAFilm thanks mate, appreciate it. Yeah it was rough man, you should give it a go, with your story telling ability it would make a great video 👍🏻

Nice job, and good luck with it! If you link to your charity page I’ll try to pin it as a top comment so anyone viewing this video can check it out

Thank you so much really appreciate you letting do that 😊

That's a great achievement! Well done

Thanks, Andrew! Yeah, I think it's vital for a clear head - if I don't exercise at all for a few days I definitely feel that fog return, and small rewards are a handy way of ensuring you hit your targets, although hitting the targets themselves becomes its own reward.

I'd love to do the Cardiff half marathon one day - they've just pushed it back because of Covid which is understandable, but I'm looking forward to when they return

Thank you! Really appreciate it :)

Thank you! Haha, yeah there are a fair few bridges in Cardiff

Thanks, James! Always appreciate the support

188km in a single month is incredible! Best of luck with your upcoming running journey. Sounds like you have a great capacity for discipline, so I'm sure you'll smash whatever target you set yourself.

Thank you! Yeah that's one of my favourite things about running, that sort of hypnosis where you're not thinking too much and it just naturally happens

Thank you, Tanmay!

Thanks Bruno! I appreciate it

Running every 3 days is a great achievement as well! Any time you're getting up and going out for a run (especially when you don't feel like it) is impressive, so well done! And greetings from Wales :)

Thanks Elnaz!

Thanks, William! any particular things you noticed that I was doing, that I could look out for to prevent injury in the future? (aside from running a 5k every day obviously, haha)

Thanks, Lennart. That sounds like a great, healthy schedule you keep. I don't take many short walks but always enjoy a nice, long ramble somewhere whenever I get the chance

Thanks, Hannah!

Thanks Francesco!

Thanks a lot!

Thanks George, and well done! Taking on two challenges at the same time is impressive, and sounds like you're doing great

Hope the injury heals so and you can go on your own journey!

Well spotted!

Title: 5K Views: 55K *approved looks*

@@stephannytorres3289 Also well spotted!

Thanks, Basil!

I enjoyed your enjoyment of the video!

That's the nicest thing a chicken has ever said to me - thanks a lot!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm btw half asleep Chris sent me

Awesome! Chris is great. Did you come from his Q&A video?

@@AndrewMadeAFilm I did!

Thanks, Claire! Finding the right music for a video is always one of the hardest parts of the edit for me, so I'm glad it works well!

Thanks Surriya!

Thanks, Anna! I ran all over the place during this, but mostly on cement and pavement and had a bit of knee pain, so that makes sense

Ditto, I changed my running style to “barefoot running style” it’s more of a running on the balls of your feet rather than heel to toe. It lets the muscles in your calf and Achilles cushion the impact rather than your ankle/knee taking all of the absorption from the heel strike impact. Try it for a minute or two and if you hate it switch back

@@taylordoom6928 100% agree with trying out this style, it gives you a dozen more muscles and tendons to absorb and reflect the impact

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it. Glad to have you onboard.

Thanks Skye!

Thank you! Really appreciate you checking it out

Thanks, Kadir! Good luck with the running

Thanks, Andrea!

Maybe one day!

The scenery is really cool! You did a nice job capturing the experience!!

Yayyy congrats on 11k and the final award!

Thanks, Jess! Yeah the runs themselves weren't too difficult really, it was the discipline of having to keep it up over such a prolonged period. But I really enjoyed it. Good luck with your marathon! how long until race day?

@@AndrewMadeAFilm thanks! 7 weeks from today!! 👏

You only run 4 days a week training for a marathon?? I’m only training for 5ks but I run six days a week

Thank you!

Thanks Sean! Let me know when it's up and I'll be sure to check it out

Thanks Tim! Really appreciate it

Thanks, Patrick!

Thanks, Laurah! Definitely worth having a go - I really enjoyed it and it did me a lot of good

That's a mad coincidence! If you do try it, let me know how you get on. Sure you'll smash it.

Thanks FieryDog! I've since invested in a great new pair of Nike Pegasus 37s which have safely seen me through many more kilometres

A very spooky moment

Thanks, Jimmy! Really appreciate it

Thanks, Raj!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm No problem!

Thanks giving it a watch! Best of luck if you end up doing the same challenge

The same thing happened to me when I watched this video back, haha. Google is always listening...

Thanks so much! Appreciate the support!

Thanks Emma! Really appreciate it

Thank you!

That's really kind of you to say, thanks Andy!

@@AndrewMadeAFilm Hopefully you continue filmmaking and trying to quench the thirst for adventure. This video was inspirational and made me want to start running again. Best wishes :)

Thanks a lot

Yeah I was pretty exhausted after that 15k - not even out of breath so much, my legs just felt like jelly. I was totally depleted. It doesn't sound like much of a jump but it is!

Thank you!

Thanks Matthew! Really appreciate it

Thanks Lindo! Really glad you enjoyed :)

That’s a great pace - well done, man! Haha yeah the weather is really not ideal

Thanks, Pierce! Really appreciate it

That makes a lot of sense. I went for a nice 2 hour cycle this morning - a handy way of staying active on 'rest days' from running

@@AndrewMadeAFilm It is handy mate. Sometimes in the middle of night if i am bored i just get out and start cycling

Thanks, Sean! 10 miles a week is great! Keep it up

Thanks Andrew I will. Running kind of helped me after my dog Lily passed away in October. My sister got me a Chocolate Labrador since. Enjoy your videos too Andrew Best Sean

Thank you!

That’s brilliant, well done! Great to see it had a long-term impact