As someone who has gastrointestinal issues (that seem like they will never get diagnosed), I cannot begin describe how uplifting it felt to hear you talk about that so candidly. Thank you.
I'm so pleased to hear this because it makes ME feel less alone. I sit on the other side of the screen watching all my friends go on fun group runs that I'm too ashamed to join because of 50% chance I'll have issues in front of other people who may or may not be understanding. I want running friends so bad but it's not something I find easy to talk about openly. So many runners say "one day you will experience it" and here I am thinking, every other day I experience it! I wish it was more openly talked about!
Good job on the running. My husband is also running almost every day (also doesn't get sick) and now my 14yo daughter is starting to get into it, so that is indeed great of your dad to show you that type of life. Hope all is well with him. Your video is also inspirational to me, with feet and digestion issues, I might give it another go :-) (also turning 45 at the end of the year). All the best for more great running!
@@AnotherCaroline176 that's a lovely story. I can only hope others can get inspired by their parents the way I was. It's heartwarming. Here's to turning 45 this year! And realizing that you can still be a great runner 😉
Thank you for this. What a great story and very inspirational. I’m 55 years old, training for a 50km race and needed to hear your story to keep me motivated. I often set myself crazy running challenges, who knows maybe a daily run streak is what i need to do next. Thanks again take care!
Good for you! I ran a trail marathon a few weeks ago and have my sights set on a 50k myself! I get so much joy out of setting these physical challenges! good luck on your training!
Well done. From the running, to the video quality and the diabetes awareness. I started my running journey not too long ago and it’s worked wonders on my mental.
It gives me relief to know someone else has done this for a full year - since January, I’ve done 5Km minimum too and so far it’s been great. Similar pros / cons that you listed
Just discovered your channel. You have a great story , thank you for sharing. Dads are very special… it’s lovely that you’ve captured memories of your Dad forever in this vlog. Looking forward to your next episode 😊
So refreshing, running because you want and how you want... No rules, no finger wagging... Such a hug to you from England (where I too have pooped behind many trees and found every public toilet.. 5 miles, 10 miles and 18 miles are my 💩 triggers and then for a few hours after longggg g longggg runs xx
@emmarunyeard6832 I know its not supposed to make me feel better to hear that others have had bush poops too but I'm just glad I'm not always alone. Good luck to you and your guts. May you have more success than me! 😀
@@CScullyBrown it made me feel better when I discovered that one of my favourite 100 miler regulars pops immodium in order to make it round .... Its good that it gets talked about, mind you if somebody had said to me when I first discovered running. 'hey EM, you will poop yourself, you will definitely wee if you go too fast, possibly throw up if you go wayyyy too fast and your toenails will come off when you run over 25 miles... Would I still do it.. Yeah, because despite not being physically compatible with running it keeps me sane and makes my world a better place x
Wow, well done!! I walked 5 k yesterday, couldn’t imagine running it, but then again I am 70, so I walked and rested here and there … lol. You go girl and when you are 70, I think you will still be running!!!
Yeah... the poop is a problem for me that never seems to go away. It's a gamble and the sole reason I don't run with people. And for sure, I LOVE running in snow! no one else is out. And hot summer rain! Lastly, the improvement was a surprising side effect that I just didn't see coming. I guess I should have simply upped my mileage years ago, it certainly seems to be the only factor.
I've been running for decades now as well. It keeps your cardiovascular system healthy and that's a huge deal. I don't care about racing anymore. I listen to fast music and try to stride with the rhythm of the beat. It makes the run more of a dance instead of a run, and so I can say I'm not running, but dancing to the beat for 30 minutes. Only 0.7% of the population can run a 5K, and only 5% of the population does any kind of regular exercise. I do experience a runner's high, but its a mix of psychology and physiology. Lastly, eating is so much more enjoyable if you exercise regularly.
I concur. Especially to the music. Sometimes I run without music, especially on trails. But it's a huge factor to having fun. I always find that running Stat a surprise! Thanks for the comment!
Really enjoyed your wonderful video. So glad that you do are doing what you love, regardless of the adversity of that poop dilemma. I love jogging too, and am feeling inspired to start doing so. Once i started watching, could not stop.
Just back from an 11 mile run when I came across your video. I run every day and totally agree with your comments about rest days. I tend to feel worse if I don't run. Keep going.
Wow girl!! This is so incredible! I had a blast watching your posts throughout the year and I look forward to seeing how far/long it will go! Keep up the amazing work!! 🎉❤😊
Such a cool video and story, Scully! Yaaaay you! Congratulations! And I fondly remember your sidequest into cycling and treasure you joining us for a ride! You are amazing! And WOW! Your dad and his streak! Wow! And I love you sharing how tricky T1D is with exercise. It adds SO MANY variables and complications, yet it is SO good for us! That doesn't make it easier though, does it? I also love that you are a better runner now than you were when you were younger. It gives me hope as I fight to resist the urge to laze on my couch. Way to go, Scully! Thanks for sharing!
thanks Scott! I mainly stopped cycling as I was going through my bilateral frozen shoulders for 5 years. I kind of fell out of it but I still ride! I think I just like the simplicity of running. Miss you!
Thanks for sharing! It is so intriguing to hear how well it has gone, improvements-wise. Running can be such a challenge sometimes, but I think it is worth the effort
I started exercising to maintain my mobility as I age and I have been pleasantly surprised by the results on my mind, body, and general wellbeing. For YEARS exercise was work but now it’s my main vice and the truest source of my mind being calm. Great video! Love your tattoos and your dog!
Just found your channel/video, thank you for sharing. I have run daily 5k for the last 2 weeks, slowly, from being a walker/litter picker (must have developed some stamina from carrying heavy bags to place next to council bins). Inspiring to hear that you have run 5k daily for over a year. This week I had an embarrassing bowel occurrence on a walk, and feel now that I am not alone. 😊
Thanks! walking a lot isn't much different than running. for real! it's just a slower run OR running is a faster walk! sorry to hear about your bowel issue. I completely understand!!! Our bodies are so fickle when we have to go #2! I can't believe we haven't evolved to be able to hold it!
Well done! I'm resting with COVID and healing an Achilles strain, but I'd really like to try a run streak now too once I get back out. Your bathroom situation sounds very annoying 😢 I always have coffee first thing which helps get things moving for a morning poop, and then normally it's safe afterwards.. but not always. Happy running!
I am a big coffee drinker and many times I go before I leave the house and it still happens. I also run at different times most days. could be morning, evening or any time in between which probably doesn't help the "routine" part of it. Thanks for the comment and rest up! that 'vid is the devil! and my first run streak attempt ended because of an achilles injury so I can completely relate!
great work Scully and keep it up...and your dad too! And hey, it doesn't matter if it was 11 days or 1 day without running because of illness! Most people don't even manage 1 or 2+ months of running every day! As long as you want and have fun, enjoy it and do your thing! 1 year or 2, 5, even 10 years in a row is excellent and everyone can be proud! Because it's a long way to the official world record in running strike by Ron Hill, a former Olympian, to beat Ron at 52 years and 39 days....!!! He stopped running strikes when he was almost 80! So don't put pressure on yourself and stress about taking a break for health reasons! In any case, I think your performance is excellent and great! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🤘🏼
My dad is incredible. he still lightly jogs but he's 76 now. Its hard because illness happens to the best of us. starting this run streak is the best thing I ever did for my fitness and mental health. I'm so happy to do it until I can't!
What an intrested Video!👌 I love that you run together with your dog ,it reminded me my runs with my sweetie! 🐶 Also the fact that you have diabetes issues and still doing it,it shows that you're a fighter...
thanks for the comment. My dog used to run with me almost every day. She would get rest days after long runs but she recently went through mast cell turmor treatment and I'm just starting to get her back into it slowly for her.
Thank you for the video. fwiw, you did a great job in presenting your story. I find walking and running so primal and liberating. Wishing you all the best.
Incredible achievement, very well done. As a long term colitis sufferer I can empathise with you but if I had type I diabetes as well I'm not sure I'd even bother. Your consistent daily zone 2 efforts prove that you really can speed up a lot before you even tap into the higher tier workouts. Great stuff!
thanks for the comment. sorry to hear about the colitis! I know people who suffer with that. I wouldn't say I'm consistent with zone 2, I'm admittedly probably always running in at least Zone3 (according to my watch which I enjoy not paying attention to!) I bet I would improve ten fold if I actually stuck in zone 2 every now and again!
This was a fantastic video. As I dad I hope one day my kids feel same way about my running missions. Also it shows that consistently it’s where the improvements come from
I hope your kids do too. My dad really was the reason I ever got into running. I love that I had that influence in my childhood. I'm not sure I would have the same interest in it otherwise. I love that I can share this with him.
Amazing job, I have been doing 5am runs almost every morning for 2 months now, but I doubt I will ever keep a streak like that for a year.. Respect for not taking days off no matter what!
This was so encouraging. We never see consistent/strong runners sharing the struggles, and because of that my struggles make me feel like I shouldn’t be running, like “it’s not for me”. So this was really important for me, thank you so much. Especially you being a woman like me ❤
such a nice comment, thank you! I'm prepping another video that has a lot of "realities" unintentionally captured. I can't tell you how many times I've said "if running made other people crap their pants as much as this, they wouldn't do it" I've said a few times maybe it's not for me because of that. But when times are good, I can't help but love it.
@@CScullyBrown I started running at 15 - I was “forced” lol, it was demanded for the two sports I did, sailing, as prep training, and fighting, we had run tests in the belt exams - I ran “forcefully” till I was 27, when I decided to quit the exams because I couldn’t handle the training load alongside my actual career. So then, at 27, I questioned myself if I would stop running, but instead I decided to, for the very first time, set a different goal, I didn’t have to reach a distance or a pace anymore, so I decided that my new goal was to ENJOY a run. Lmao. I always did very short distances, from 3k (that was my exams’ distance) to 5k. But when I set this goal of enjoying a run I “accidentally” began to go longer. I would see ppl passionate about running and would be profoundly intrigued by HOW could they enjoy that crap 😂 Now I’m 34, Ive been mostly to 21ks and nowadays I love running (and of course hate it as well). But when I started doing longer distances I started feeling the worst bowel cramps. Most runners I know don’t have that. And that really hit me.. coz running became my number one sport and it scares me to think I might be kept from doing it. It really helped seeing your personal experience. I never shit my pants, but definitely almost puked a hundred times and ran to bathrooms amongst several running peers watching my shame 🙃 I’m going to try diet changes.. but idk.. maybe that’s just how it is and I’ll need to grow accustomed to it the same way I did about enjoying the run… Looking forward to seeing next videos of yours, thanks again. And you also inspired me to perhaps someday become capable of running a much higher week volume, that whenever I saw on strava I thought was an only superhumans thing. The mind is a huge thing isnt it? Still amazes me every time :)
@@bn8781 Wow, that's quite the history! good for you for putting it back in your life after it seemed like the good parts were kind a chore! I think if you ENJOY some aspects of running, that's what keeps us coming back for more. Its so much more than just racing and PR'ing. It's more than just "daily exercise" to stay fit. it also shouldn't be about shame even though i feel the same way. In some ways, putting my shit issues out in the world is my way of saying, I can't be the only one! so thank you. All we can do is experiment. right?
Nice! Dig the positivity and grind. Ive been really wanting to get back into running.. something is pulling me to it. My issue was when I started running I went really hard and fast and it destroyed my legs - I could barely walk for 3 weeks. I just jumped into miles and my body couldn't take it. Gonna take it slow and enjoy the process this time, hopefully without injury. Lookin forward to more content. 🙏
Running is so weird how it's not the same for everyone. I used to feel like that too many years ago. Slow increase and listening to your body is the best you can do! I find understanding the difference between an injury and sore muscles is an art that I don't possess but wish I did! good luck and thanks for the comment!
@CScullyBrown sounds great. I'm inspired. I just bought a drone and segway for my holidays. I want to do something similar, but with running and some mountains something crazy 🤪 420 runners 🏃♂️ I solute you.
I have been walking atleast 5km every day for 30 days now, and slowly started running a bit.. I hope I will get to your point some time next year. But I am 25kg overweight (lost 5kg now in 30 days!) and will have to lose atleast half of it to be able to run every day I think.
been running since I was 9yrs old -In highschool we ran 100 mi a week which was not common amongst the other highschools in the area .Looking back I realize that your body adapts-if you dont switch it up your body benefits less and less but....i do not care and I bet you dont either-running gives some a dopamine hit and feeling you cant get elsewhere.I run for mental health and enjoy just doing a nice 3 everyday.However Im 57 now and its a must to add some resistance trainging for bone strength and I just started yoga as my body started to atrophy and started feeling a bit stiffer .Sleep is gold -and not an option anymore
thanks for the story and comment. Your body certainly adapts and it can definitely be detrimental if you don't switch it up. I do a lot of cycling, inline skating some plyo and just generally a fair bit of movement which i think helps a lot and might contribute to keeping me running consistently. I'm terrible at sleep though! I love that you're still going, keep it up because our mental health loves it!
Thanks for sharing! I keep getting blood sugar crashes while running, which triggers migraine Auras and/or ringing in my ears. I have been managing by eating a few scoops of ice cream before a run. It seems to keep the Auras away. If you don't know what they are, you basically lose 1/3rd of your vision... it sucks. Luckily I found lots of blackberry bushes and stuff my face for 15 minutes till the aura went away, then walk home. I run a 5k distance every other day and am training for a half marathon, long runs on the weekend.
Hey Robert, sorry to hear about the blood sugar crashes. man it's so disruptive. I got migraines with auras for a few years. it was a terrifying experience. Luckily i figured out the trigger and haven't had them since. It's so much trial and error unfortunately. I've had to get a few pickups when things got bad enough and I was too far from home. good luck with your training, I hope you have a great half marathon when you do it!
Inspiring, I began to run in July last year and been have running 3-4 times a week since then with a 2 week break during a cold. 1340km in total so about 25km/week on avg but now I'm mostly at 35-45km🙂 I ran Stockholm marathon this summer and will be participating in a trail race this autumn.
Funny how youtube works, I just started doing this 5 days ago, same minimum of 5k. Just seeing where it takes me and how it will help me deal with "life stuff". Thank you for sharing your story, I was very surpised about your pace improvement, and I'm curious if I will have a similar experience. This was very inspiring, in fact I'mm reassured about going into it, the only thing I'm scared about as I start is I'm pretty sure once I reach 365, I won't know if I should stop or keep going...
I love this so much!! I failed to mention the effect it had on my mental state which was huge. (IS HUGE) The closer i got to the year, the more I knew there was no way I was going to stop. When you form a habit like this for so long, it can't stop (in my mind so long as you're healthy). And if you truly love running, it is the best thing ever. I can't see myself stopping unless I'm forced to for some reason. I hope you enjoy the ups and downs of it, It really does enhance everything else in life. Good luck!
A massive bravo to you for taking the time to share your experience here! 👏This video should be mandatory viewing for all run-fluencers out there who won't let a week go by without telling us about 10 things we must start doing and 5 more others we absolutely must avoid 🤣.. Question about the long run: do you follow a particular schedule (e.g. weekly) and/or decide for certain distance in advance? Do you ever compensate by shortening your runs in the following days? Thanks!
@plantwateringcitizen8787 thats a nice statement! I watch those videos too sometimes and laugh a little. I don't follow any "proper" training plans. When I was actively training for a long race I am familiar with when and how to increase the long runs so I just loosely did that. I do take it easy for 1-2 days after.
Oh sometimes i need breaks when I'm wrecked. but since putting in effort to my form many years ago is when i started seeing improvements. thank you for the comment/compliment!
Hey you. I'm a trail runner apparently exactly your age. Respect. Part of my reasons are also managing stuff in my own head and body, stuff to overcome. Your points sound all very familiar. As a man, I do those strength exercises to balance upper and lower body musculature. Run less, gain more muscle; run more, lose some muscle. Funny how predictable the body can be. I had a long, long 3x week strike once. Running every day does cause stress fractures for me, maybe I'm trying to push too hard and then there's that serious sub-zero weather with snow and ice that does wear you out in different ways before spring comes around. But anyway, may you run long and find the peace you need, and maybe we cross trails one day.
Stress and anxiety are a huge factor for me too. I find it difficult to turn my brain off if I'm not exercising. I'm trying hard to do more strength but it's such a chore because i hate it. It's not uncommon for something like this to cause stress fractures and over-use injuries. I've taken every day with a grain of salt! thank you for the comment. good luck with your own running and exercising! indeed, may we cross trails one day!
My son is type 1. Diagnosed at 5 and he's turning 7... As a T1 caregiver... It blows my mind that you're able to do this! Whenever he gets active it means go time for me trying to keep enough sugar in him for him to be able to run around without hitting low. It's a different world indeed but it gives me hope that he will get to be active when he gets older as more and more T1's share their adventures. I finished my first 50k in June and love running but I can only do so long on a streak before needing a day off. Everyone is different, ideally though... I think 5k is the perfect daily distance. I'm going to try and start a streak again to see how it goes, I normally do 6 days rest 1. Would love your pointers on form.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I always said, I couldn't imagine being a T1 parent. i got DX'd at 22 so no one has ever had to care for me. Exercise poses all sorts of challenges and I find myself fixing things on the fly. Each sport affects blood sugar differently and for me as an "aging female" lol, I am facing highs and lows at every turn where I didn't used to. It's forever a learning process. It's more about being prepared with both sugar and insulin and relying heavily on the technology of the CGM which is huge. Good luck to you and your own adventures, I'm training for my own first 50k (and possibly 100k) too. Pointers on form are hard because form relies so heavily on your own body. I know for me, switching to a higher cadence and forefoot strike are the two things that improved everything. But it's not perfect and doesn't work for every one! good luck!
@@CScullyBrown awesome pointers! I've been tweaking my form and I really loved your tip about paying attention to it. Mindfully, it has helped me focus on certain fatigue cues. I've been working on cadence and foot strike so I'll continue to practice. Being a T1 caregiver is such a journey. I am grateful to be able to do it tho. I'm sorry you had to learn on your own. I subscribed. I look forward to watching another video when you complete that ultra! Just remember to eat loads of fuel because this T1 mom will be rooting for you. 🧡🧡🧡
Inspiring. I love to run but I dont run often enough so I think you have inspired me to try every 3 days to start. I have had injury issues in past with pushing running frequency but more likely these were due running intensity vs slow running. Question for you: What kind of shoes do you wear and how many pairs did you go through during your streak? Best of luck to you!!!
@ddelmarsmith thanks for the nice comment and I appreciate that I've been lucky with no major injuries. I increased slowly and carefully because I was afraid of injuries but over time I just seemed to thrive on higher mileage. I only wear Altras because the wide toe box and they just feel good so im nervous to try other brands since these always work so well. I keep 3 or 4 pairs on rotation, I probably went through 1 pair of trail and 3 pairs of road throughout the year.
Well done Scully, brilliant achievement getting past 400 day streak. I’m on day 159 today averaging around 5 miles per day. People like yourself inspire me to keep pushing forward and I’m loving it (most of the time).
5miles a day is impressive for that length of time. I was surprised myself when I calculated my average. Keep it going, you'll never love every day, that's impossible. But the good days make it so much more enjoyable.
As soon as running isnt difficult for me ill start trying to run everyday , i do walks 5 days a week for a year now and im starting to try to be consistent with running every other day , even when i started the walking i thought i had to do rest days
@Casual_BackPacking I have been running for many years so starting this run streak was something I did knowing I had years in my legs. I started ir cautiously until i realized I wasn't getting injured. No matter what you do, you gotta listen to your body!
Nice! Congrats. Your streak is super impressive and your dads! holy cow! I just turned 50 a few weeks ago and decided to do a year of daily running. Today was day 16.. 349 to go :) I feel like i'm capable.. just gotta keep watching videos like yours :) I've been a fairly consistent every other day runner for probably 25 years. I'm just worried about food poisoning or stepping off a curb :) Do you have another goal now.. 2 years ? Also have you checked out Roverunner's channel? He's almost 2 years in.
thanks for the comment! I wasn't sure how a silly video like this would be received. I love my run streak and have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Maybe one day I will get burned out, who knows. Keep it up, if you really enjoy running, the challenge of the daily grind makes it so much more fun. Gives you something to work towards. It sounds like you've already got a great base for it like I did. I feel like most people who don't do well at this are new runners. I have no idea what my next goal is but I am training for a 50k and possibly even longer after that. I am always worried about feeling unwell or actually injuring myself. I will check out Roverunners channel, thanks for the recommendation!
have u tried taking immodium pills before run or in morning ? i have IBS. somehow it helps in my life. also need to know that your gut are intolerant too. like myself caffein,milk,etc
I kind of feel like Immodium is something that shouldn't be taken on a regular basis so I'm hesitant to use that. Maybe on a race day or something. I don't know what I'm intolerant to. seems to be nothing and everything all at once! I don't get these issues with any other sport. ONLY running which makes me think it's an impact sports thing.
Thanks. I've been some form of vegetarian/vegan for the better part of 25 years and no diet change has ever helped my issues. Not that I'm not open to any suggestions. I kind of gave up years ago trying to figure out why.
I’m on day 131 of my streak aged 66 minimum of 5km, yes its tough but I’m enjoying, I’ve just equalled my 5k PB 23:24 😀 I’m just not sure how I feel about your break with COVID, you must have been gutted but it’s called a running streak
take it as a compliment. I realized why i love giving the finger so much, it makes me feel like I'm saying "hi" it doesn't feel like i'm telling someone to fuck off. i'm backwards.
@santiagocarlin9130 I actually hurt my Achilles doing my first run streak about 6 months before I started this one. I think I slipped on some ice. Either way, I already had years of running so it wasn't a shock to my body and I upped my mileage slower this time. I also have a decent form that seems to work in my favor. I think! No way to know, I could sprain my ankle tomorrow! Maybe I've just been lucky!
