Im clearly not a runner, MacFarlane says at the beginning of the video. My legs hurt. Everything hurts. But he used to be a runner, and hes taking this as an opportunity to get back in the game.
Here's What Running a 5K Every Day for 30 Days Did to This Guy's Body
Andrew MacFarlane is not a runner. The is best known for his videos about climbingbut with all of his favorite places locked down, MacFarlane admitted hed run out of climbing challenges. About the only thing he could do, he realized, was run. So he set a goal: five kilometers a day, every day, for 30 days.
This Guy Ran a 5K Every Day for 30 Days
The first day, he notes, he came out too fast. He got excited by new shoes and a new challenge, but hell have to pace himself better next time. By week two, hed strained a tendon, forcing him to walk his daily 5K.
Thanks to his running videos, though, he could review his form. Striking the ground with his heel too far in front of his body put more stress on his ankle; by adjusting his stride, he quickly fixed the problem, healing up going into week three.
Day 22, he realized, was his best day. He had his fastest time and overall felt at his peak. He was getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, and using a massage gun for recovery. His lungs were in tip-top shape; only his legs were holding him backthirty days had started to wear on them.
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Im really happy with getting over the finish line and being done, MacFarlane reflected. Hed improved his form, recovered from an injury, and overall re-learned to love running. Of course, going from no-K to 5K a day isnt the best way to get back into runningeasing into it is less likely to leave you injured. Still, as MacFarlane notes, his 30-day challenge was a great motivator and helped him form a habit. Watch the video here:
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