How do I start running again?
30 passages from Dai's podcast transcripts, articles and pages. Episode passages link to the exact moment in the audio. This is gathered from his own words, not written about him.
Episodes (25)
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Shaping Resilience and Transformation: Tommy Europe's Journey from CFL Stardom to Fitness Mastery
...subjective. Like I had a client this morning, they did their first set of box step ups without having to balance against a wall, you know, because just even stepping up to a 16 inch high was really challenging and when they started but now six weeks in, they're doing it for multiples, full set of it, without having to hold on to it. Oh, v...
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Stop Running. Your Body is Broken - Fix It First!
It's my happy place. But I see a lot of people out there running and I see these crazy little imbalances, when I shouldn't say little, but I'll see, like, the feet kicking out to the side, I'll see the knees turning inward knees and knocking, uh, this overpronation of the ankles. It's just, it's crazy. Just all these very poor movement pa...
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Stop Running. Your Body is Broken - Fix It First!
...ning into your routine is critical. Focus on building a strong core and balanced muscles. This will support your running and reduce the risk of injuries. Focus a lot on the hips too. Don't forget your hips. I think a lot of people think ankle knees, but your hips are massive joints and you think about it. Your trunk, that's what connects...
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Shaping Resilience and Transformation: Tommy Europe's Journey from CFL Stardom to Fitness Mastery
Right, like it's very specific and I know that you are so inspiring for those that are just getting started, because I know the last 10 pounds, especially in your boot camps, you attracted a certain demographic because you were very inspiring but you also gave people belief in themselves and that is powerful. And so for the listeners that...
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How to Experience More Winning in 2024 (cause who doesn't like to win?)
And so, as the story goes, he started running every day. But not knowing how far the distance was, he started to look at the light standard. So you know, when you're running along the street, you've got these big massive posts with lights on it, the street lights and what he would do is he run between one street light to the next and then...
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From Chronic Migraines to Wellness Mastery: Crafting a Healthy Remote Work Life with Ryan Fahey
...okay. Um, it's what works for you and it's just about making you feel good and making you your best self. And if running does that for you, helps you contribute or contributes to you in that way, and do it. If it's cycling, if it's swimming, go for it. But test of different things, figure it out, Um and and just really go from there. But...
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Chapter 2: Transforming Struggles into Strength: The Power of Finding Your 'Why'
I started slowly with Walking Daily, then Mountain Biking. I strapped on my cassette player yeah, I know dating myself again with a tape playing on Endless Loop A went to side B, wynch went back to side A, and so on. I'd ride until I had exhausted both the tape and myself. Only then would I ride. I had more and more daily activity, increm...
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From Chronic Migraines to Wellness Mastery: Crafting a Healthy Remote Work Life with Ryan Fahey
Another thing that running has been really good for me is just problem solving and working through things. You know, some of my best ideas come in the shower or they come during a run, and I don't know if there's research behind that, but uh, it just works for me. You know, I can solve a problem on a run by the end of the run. I haven't f...
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Why Your To-Do List is Toxic: A Wake-Up Call from Mister Productivity aka Mark Struczewski
...our legs Not going to happen. But I'm just saying because we are not prioritizing our health. I'm 58. I plan on running on my 110th birthday. I can't do that if I don't take care of myself. So I tell people it sounds counterintuitive, but if you want to be productive, take care of your health, which is right up your alley. I'm happy you...
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Top 10 Burning Health & Fitness Questions Answered by a Pro Trainer!
For example, set a specific goal, like running a 5K charity race for a cause you're passionate about. Running a purpose can be a powerful motivator, also a great way to keep you accountable. Now question two what's the best diet for weight release? You understood, I didn't say weight loss, weight release. Why do we release weight? Because...
Articles (4)
Article · Why starting over keeps failing after 40
Why starting over keeps failing after 40
Ask a man over 40 how many times he has started again and he will usually laugh before he answers. Five. Six. He owns the equipment. He knows what to do. FIG. 01 A man who gets six weeks in and stops is telling you about the fuel, not the engine. Ask a man over 40 how many times he has started again and he will usually laugh before he ans...
Article · Common questions
You do not need an hour: the minimum dose
...work improved blood pressure and blood lipids, so if those are what your doctor is watching, you still need the walking volume. I am over 40 and have not trained in years. Can I start with sprints? No. Talk to your doctor, then do about eight weeks of easier work, then add intervals. The studies were done in sedentary but healthy men on...
Article · If you are starting again on Monday
How long it really takes to get back in shape
...ho train three to four times a week feel different within two weeks, feel stronger within four to six weeks, and start to look different somewhere between weeks eight and twelve. Sixty days of honest consistency is enough to change your baseline. It is not enough to finish the job. How long does it take if you have not trained in years? L...
Article · One optional interval session, ten minutes
You do not need an hour: the minimum dose
and it is also the easiest thing on the list to hit accidentally. Walk to get your coffee. Take the dog further. Get off one stop early. It does not need to be a workout and it should not feel like one. If you want the cardio ceiling, this is the cheapest way to buy it. The protocol I have used with people for years is Tabata: 20 seconds...
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