Please never polish these too much. The mashed together vlog-like style of them and the kinda chaotic energy of that really resonates with me and I think it sets you apart from other like motivational or workout influencers. It's just so real and for some reason seeing your frustration and exhaustion makes me want to start working out again way more than anyone else's perfect aesthetics have

I freakin love that you record the frustration of learning a new thing and training.

Now that he knows how to learn to ride a bike maybe he’ll teach us how to drive his train

I SUPER appreciate you showing your struggles through learning a new hobby. I feel like hardly anyone does this online so I always feel bad when learning something new if I am not immediately perfect at it. So refreshing to see the real process!

dont worry we all notice a massive transformation in your mood, appearance and energy. Its quite inspiring and gives me hope that things can improve and get better if I try

Cody you legitimately have jump started my goal towards being able to run everyday, don’t stop posting, even “boring” talking videos!!!

Probably my favorite Cody content right now, which is saying a lot cause he’s killing it elsewhere too

As a bike person, we've all been there. rip learning bike maintenance the first time.

It’s so cool and inspiring to see you overcome the frustration of learning something new and training your least favorite sport. Instead of blowing it off, you went all in and initiated the cycling portion. Good for you!

4th video on the channel, there better be model trains by now

Straight triathlete comedy right here. Dying laughing. Went through all these things myself and all beginners do. It will be awesome to watch this back as you progress. Nice work.

Cody trying to put the bike stuff together felt like The Martian when matt Damon was trying to figure out how to make water on mars but like wayyyyy higher stakes

i love how raw and real these are😭 it feels more personal and i feel like we’re getting to know cody more outside of his comedy

Cyclist here, a professional bike fit will make the bike much more comfortable to ride, helps prevent injuries, and makes you more efficient pedaling! Be cautious when first attempting to clip in/out outdoors, most cyclist including myself have tipped over multiple times clipping/unclipping! Lastly make sure you get some practice riding in TT position, it can take a bit to get used to being hunched over. I’m loving the series! Keep at it :)

17:42 holy crap, that is unreal man. I was going to guess 1+ year ago. You're crushing it! Would love to hear about the things that enabled you to really pivot to your lifestyle now, coming out of a window like that (I've had a similar journey)

I would love to hear you talk more about how you push through the mindset type of issues with making this sort of lifestyle change! Simple things like getting out of bed early enough to train and eating right can be so hard and defeating and I’m curious to hear about your experience with this sort of self-discipline (the big things and the little things!) pls pls pls

Darn it Cody. I knew somehow eventually these videos were going to get me to start running. I hate running. But darn it. You make it seem so fun and relaxing. So. I'm starting to run two thirds of a mile in the mornings before work. Just down the street and back. But you've inspired me to actually start doing something, anything. Thank you.

I feel so much…closer(?) to Cody through this channel. I feel like I’m on FaceTime with my friend who is trying to convince me to workout more. I won’t, but it’s nice 👍🏻

Cody you’ve truly inspired me to become a train conductor while becoming a professional Ironman, thank you for changing my life

Your FTP will jump a bunch in the first couple months of riding! But also, you should get a bike fit! Your seat looks a bit high and set a bit far back! I would try moving it forward a bunch so the clamp at the top of the seat post is close to the center of the rails of the seat, and then moving the seat down a tiny bit, that will also just increase your FTP for free as the position is more ergonomic!

These cats are testing Cody’s ability do deal with crying kids

The butt pain is usually way worse on the stationary trainer than on rides outside when you are not used to it. On a tri bike like this a bike fit will help a lot as well. If you can, try to ride outside ever so often as well to develop your all around bike handling skills (and the rides are not as boring). Love these videos, they are so inspiring and fun to watch. Thank you for recording this journey for us!

Absolutely loving the series! Very inspired by Cody's unknowingness of training yet pushing himself to figure it all out and put in the work everyday.

These videos are so inspiring. I've been intimidated for ages to start exercising but watching cody navigate a new experience makes me feel less scared to 🥰💗

A couple things re cycling: - Butt and nut pain. Others have mentioned already, but try out different bibs. There are different levels of padding. You might need more padding. Also, don’t be afraid to test out different saddles. It’s normal to not like your first one. Also, consider getting a professional bike fit. This will help distribute your weight properly on the bike, taking some of the pressure away from the saddle. Finally, stand up every once and awhile when you get some pain, if needed. Avoid numbness. - consider getting a beater road bike as a second bike that doesn’t have clip pedals just to get used to shifting and riding. Ride around and develop technique and understanding of how your bike works on the beater. You’ll be less afraid of making mistakes and it would allow you to more casually get used to the sport. That tri bike you got there is some serious business. It’s cool seeing someone get into this. I NEVER thought I’d be a cyclist. Always thought I’d just use it for commuting/practical reasons. But now I do it every opportunity I get. It’s addicting and fun. There’s a good chance you’ll love it, considering you seem to like other endurance sports.

Seeing Cody genuinely happy excited to do something is cool I'm loving this content lately also about the cats Maybe try playing with the cats as much as possible so they get tired and don't wake them up so much

Cycling, from my experience at least, will feel dramatically better and more natural pretty quickly. The butt pain will stop after like a week then you’ll never really feel it again, other than on real long rides. It also never hurts less, you just get faster. Good vid!

"the fuck is this dumbass song." 😂

i fucking love this channel. the mental stamina it takes for this is insane

I am not a nutritionist at ALL, but I always end up feeling worse during a morning workout if I don’t have some kind of protein/fat as well as a carb beforehand. My go to is a banana w/ peanut butter! Love these videos :)

those gear misses were making me physically shudder

I must say, this toy train tutorial was quite inspiring and I can’t wait to see what other trains you decide to show us next!

Hi Cody! Fellow runner here with some nutrition advice! My advice would be on days when you are having two workouts or long runs load up your dinner the night before with lots of carbs and protein. This will fill your glycogen stores for the next day and prevent you from losing energy during your workouts. The morning of having something that’s heavier in carbs but light in volume can help to keep your energy up during the workouts. I would also suggest looking into nutrition for during your workouts (gels, gummies, etc). These would be best for during long bikes and runs (typically anything over and hour and a half.) Taking these every 45 mins during a long bike or run can help to refill glycogen stores and get you through without crashing or hitting the wall. A lot of nutrition is also trial and error and every person is different. I would encourage you to give lots of options a try and see what works for you and your schedule. Loving this training content! Good luck with your workouts!

Is it me or Cody talks more Canadian when he is tired and frustrated 😂

These videos make me so happy. Love that you're not glorifying the training experience. It's all real and genuine which is why I watch everything you do. Keep it up Cody!

As someone dealing with mental health a long with so many other people, I really am getting positive ideas from watching you and learning how to motivate myself even in simple ways. New routines are scary and off- putting but feel better if someone you like shows you how

Cody dressing like an old timey conductor probably means we will see the train soon

Cats will definitely learn your habits and exploit them :) If it's not too difficult, you could try varying what time your alarm goes off (like within hour/hour and a half) so that they can't learn your schedule. Same thing with eating times, if they get fed at the same time every day they'll definitely learn to anticipate it and will get annoying around those times.

So fun to watch you learn new things and figure them out. Motivated me and a friend to start running again and we’re planning on working our way up to half marathon

As an “ex-competitive cyclist” I’ll just say, it’s fucking terribly hard work at first… then at some weird point your body kinda mutates. But I just remember being surprised how brutal a my first 26 mile ride was. I was super fit from running and dancing, but cycling is just different and I swear most things just don’t translate over much to cycling strength. I thought I’d never get used to it, but I did. Just don’t go to insane with training at first, because cycling is a way more involved sport than most other things. Easy to get burned out I feel like. Because it’s just just the miles and recovery… it’s because it’s not like running where you just throw on your running shoes and go on a run. You have to do so much more to get ready for a training ride, plan the route, dress differently and have different layers depending on your elevation in all the weather changes due to the elevation. And if it’s going to rain you have to account for if it stops and then you’re wet with wind chill getting to you… so layers you can take on and off. It’s just a super involved sport that can cost a fortune. I loved it when I did it. It just takes a special kind of person. Have fun!

I was so hyped for the new model trains you got last time. but the ones you got this week have me psyched out

This might be my favorite video of the channel thus far! Love the raw content, showing the struggle and frustration you’re going through and getting through it is inspiring!! Keep it up Cody!!👏🏽👏🏽

Seriously my new favorite channel, so Motivating and entertaining at the same time. I’ve been trying to get myself together and start working on my health. This channel has been helping me so much to feel motivated to keep going and push my self more and more each time. Your amazing!

Wanted to come here and say that your long trail run and then signing up for the Ironman has inspired me to do the same! Completing an Ironman has been on my bucket list for years and seeing your honest approach to training has really inspired me to finally get up and start the training process - thanks Cody 🙌🏼 ❤️‍🔥

Bike Guy here, the most important thing I would recommend is to ride outside as much as possible, and on lots of different terrain. Nothing beats the real thing. Also, if you are ever sore between your legs, try using chamois butter, it can really help. And, with clipless pedals, try clipping in and out on a soft surface like grass before your first ride. Be ready to fall! Anyway, very inspiring to see you beginning this journey. Keep it up!

loved this! the bike frustration was relatable - just did my first sprint tri a month ago and had to learn so much about bike and swim logistics. keep up the great work, I’m inspired!!

I love this channel! Your ultra video made me sign up for a marathon, so while I've been training it's been so nice to watch these videos. Thank you for being an inspiration and kicking ass (and not looking like a dork in bibs, thanks kelsey!).

Cody, idk if you’ll see this but watching your video on your ultramarathon and following your new training has inspired me to do a half iron man in 9 weeks with pretty much no experience beforehand . Your videos are keeping me going. Basically I’m hyped and it’s all thanks to you

hi cody!! here's a tip for nutrition: protein keeps you full so start your day with a high protein breakfast! fruits are great too for the carbs & natural sugars to give you energy. if you want sweet, maybe try oikos triple zero yogurt with a banana & cinnamon or berries mixed in! or french toast made with egg whites and fruits/nut butter on top . if you want savory you could make a quick stir fry with chicken or salmon and a side salad with some fruit on the side. or an omelette, wrap, literally anything. either way, just make sure you're getting your protein to keep you satiated and carbs to give you energy! love these videos by the way!! as someone who also recently started putting more focus into health & fitness, these videos feel like they came to me at the perfect time. still waiting for the model trains though 😫

Thank you sharing you experience! I genuinely enjoy watching these videos and it has inspired me to sign up for a marathon.I currently work full time and I am in the middle of getting my masters degree, so it truly felt like I had no time. But you videos are so motivating that I thought if you can do it, so can I. I am on week 5 of my training and I’m loving it. Since I’ve began my marathon training, my coworkers felt inspired to start working out too. You’re willingness to share your journey has created a domino effect and motivated more people than you know. Thanks again!

I really really love these videos 🤗😊 it’s your personality and more recently your life with your gf + your shared humor that people really connect with and it’s super fun and exciting to see that stuff alongside you working on things and being vulnerable 😘❤️ Happy to see it! Sending you guys so much love!

I've wanted to start cycling properly for ages, to see a senior citizen go ahead and just do it is so inspiring, keep up the great work

Cody I am SO impressed with your dedication and hard work!!! It's really inspiring me to better myself. Keep it up! :D

I appreciate this channel so much. I've been wanting to make the change for so long and the more I see you be vulnerable while learning all of this new stuff the more I feel motivated. I need to take the step, I'm just nervous for a number of reasons... but you talking about the photo from April made me feel silly about it the fear lol.

Dude, love these videos! Been following you for years and I love where you're headed, definitely setting a great example. Whether in business with everything you're working on, now with your athletic goals and health, reducing your alcohol intake, etc, its been awesome to see you continue setting your standards higher for yourself! Keep it up, sometimes it's hard to see when no one points it out, but you're an inspiration! Regarding the nutrition, with the amount of calories you're burning, I would increase your calorie intake. The foods look great, would recommend bigger portions of each and/or adding in a few snacks like or a high protein, high calorie smoothie, avocado and egg toast, etc.

Seeing Cody struggle with something and then overcoming it instead of giving up is so inspiring I love it

Cody, I’d love to hear more about how you push yourself to go further when you feel like giving up. This is my greatest weakness with working out, and I see how you push through it. I just don’t have the confidence in myself that I can go more, so I always let myself down on goals. Teach me your ways on self-assurance!

pls keep posting these!! they are so motivating, especially right at the start of the week when i'm usually feeling the most overwhelmed by work and try to convince myself i don't have enough time to exercise

Absolutely loving these videos, so cool to watch along! When you're on the bike, rotate your hips forward, that will straighten your back, and reduce the hunch. Your body will thank you longer term, and short term you'll be in a better position to put down power!

I save these to watch in the morning to convince me to go work out - these get me so HYPED UP!!! Longtime chodester and just have to say the content keeps getting better ✨

This channel is shaping up to be one of my favorites of yours! Just got me inspired to go check my shin-problems and start running again myself. Will aim for a marathon within the year if my shins allow me to!

i went through literally all the same shit your going through when i went into my ironman prep six months ago and it’s so amazing to see someone else get as frustrated as i did, thank you so much it only gets harder

Cody, legit this type of content slaps! Really digging watching you get into this and it's motivating me to want to work on my health and fitness too. Keep up the good work, my man 😊

So happy to discover this channel! Cody, a place that I think you should travel to that would fit this kind of content is Miniatur Wonderland, in Germany! It’s the biggest model railway system in the world, and would scratch your model train itch to a tee 😊

This is like Cody as a purist….. all the other content is more intentional, this feels organic to me and still it’s funny AF the whole cat 🐈‍⬛ side storyline is too relatable 😊

this is so awesome. i am genuinely just starting to get in the routine of going to gym and although this isn’t something that’s reflecting my workouts it’s nice to see cody in this motivating state! i love it keep it up!

I’ve been running competitively for the last 5 years and these videos still get me so fired up to go for a morning run. Love it

Cody getting frustrated while setting up his bike reminded me an awful lot of myself yesterday trying to change my cars windshield wiper blades… except he didn’t give up and I did 😂 but he did spark motivation for me to try again this week 😂

Cody's Bad Salad reminds me of the Dre Drexler walnut salad. Counting the days until Cody starts throwin' ropes and screaming "I DON'T WANNA EAT IT"

What a transformation!!! Well done Cody that's amazing!!! Looking good mate, also watching you do this makes me pumped to exercise and look after my self more 👍👍

Don’t want to give too much unsolicited cat advice but mine love their automatic feeder and don’t wake me up at 5:30 anymore. Also they’re definitely in their toddler phase so just be patient and wear them out as much as you can. A bored cat is a naughty cat

getting the cats fixed will help their behavior immensely, especially the boy

Can't wait for these model trains this episode! 😍

you’ve inspired me so much cody! I started running after wanting to try it for years I finally tried it and i’ve been loving it! thank you ❤

Love this channel. Just interesting hearing how you train for something so big and makes me wanna start training

As a long distance cyclist trying to get into running this made me feel very kindred my dude. Flip sides of the same coin

i still remember the feeling in my ass after my first ever serious bike ride, great job on the video's as usual

Not only has this become my favorite channel on KZfaq but this has inspired me to start training for my own marathon. Keep it up Cody!

haha Cody you are awesome. Laughing the whole time. just started training again myself and now I know what suffering to expect in the coming months haha.

As a lazy person who has never trained for anything in their life these videos are so entertaining to me. I might even be influenced enough to start working out myself!

This was somehow one of the more stressful things I’ve never gone through

please never stop this channel. it's keeping me motivated and accountable with my running journey. however I suggest posting surfing content if ur up for it, speaking very selfishly as I am also a long-term but mediocre surfer

Binged all the videos today. Love the training content Cody keep it up

We went from running to biking, next step is probably driving a car and then we will finally see some trains on here.

"my ass hurts SO bad" cody trains solid motto

these videos gave become my favorite thing to watch. so grateful for this journey ur taking us on

This is so awesome and motivating, I’m so excited to see how you do in the end!! Insane progress 🤯

Fellow sufferer of the 5am upsidedown paw under the door. #MeowToo

Cody is motivating us to literally set goals and stick with them no matter what, not just for fitness but in general and I think that’s a pretty cool side quest tbh 💯(honestly some 🔥 house music lowkey gets me pushin through bike rides)

not a dietitian or nutritionist but i do know a good amount about nutrition-after a workout, especially one as intense as yours, i would add more carbs to your lunch. you could add a smoothie with lots of fruit or some sort of grain like rice, quinoa, or farro. carbs are very important for recovery. otherwise, the lunch looks great! also, i would suggest eating a larger breakfast (if you can) or more calorie dense meals to increase your calorie intake since your calorie expenditure is very large. a great way to make this easier is to do some kind of meal prep like making overnight oats or cookie something like rice or meat at the beginning of the week

I'm so glad that you started this channel. I have been following you since insanely chill so I'm very excited for this channell! I'm the same age as you and you have inspired me to start on the traning for an Iron man. Thanks, keep up the good work.

next on Cody trains, how to build a model train

tell noel to make a racing channel now too

Just did a sprint length duathlon on Sunday after signing up 4 weeks out with no prior endurance training... I loved it though and am going for a full length triathlon next summer. Love these videos and feel like I'm going to be learning right along side you. Keep going dude!

Love this channel man! Really hope you keep posting, I watch every episode

Bike looks too big for you Cody, you’re pretty stretched out trying to reach the handlebar. You might also try lowering your seat a bit so your toe isn’t pointed down at the bottom of the pedal stroke. That’ll also help with the butt bruising. Keep it up! This is fun content.

that was not you in that picture aint no way

Love the channel! I'm training for my first full ironman right now too. Some tips from an intermediate cyclist/triathlete: - Agree with others recommending you adjust your position or get someone to do a bike fit. You look like you're reaching a fair bit forward when you're on your bars, so you'll probably need to shift your seat forward at least - Get a fan for when you're on the indoor trainer, even if you've got AC. I live in a similar climate to California and I have two. They help regulate your temperature and dissipate sweat when you don't have the wind keeping you cool like when you're riding outside - Your FTP is good! And it'll get better as your muscle efficiency improves on the bike. - Make sure you fuel your long rides (and runs) properly. Drink fluids with carbs or eat gels/gummy bears during the workout, and make sure you replace carbs afterwards to refuel for tomorrow's workout. Have a look at Strava and see how much calories you burn and you'll get an idea of just how much energy you use. You're trying to build yourself stronger, not break yourself down. - Enjoy yourself! If riding on the trainer is getting monotonous, mix it up with outdoor rides if you're comfortable and it's safe. It will help with bike handling as well, and getting used to riding on hills and different wind conditions. If you're on the trainer, watch TV/movies/youtube/listen to podcasts on your steady endurance rides. - Being in the TT bars is important on race day to go faster with less effort, but build up to it over time. Start with short periods on your easy rides, and increase the time until you're comfortable holding the position. Then do some of your power workout intervals in that position to get used to putting out more watts in that position. Keep in mind it will be harder to put out as much power, but this is OK! Anyway, probably enough tips there. Hope you enjoy your training! Don't get bogged down in the little things, the biggest gains will come from showing up every day and being consistent.

This is the bloody best thing ever, loving it. Am so curious to know what other cool sporty things you’ve done too. Keep it up!!

You’re looking so good Cody. Strong and healthy! Keep pushing, you’re doing so amazing!