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Running Every Day Didn’t Make Me Fitter — Here’s What It Did Instead

Mo Abdin

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Running 10km every day for 30 days sounded like a good idea…until day two.

This wasn’t a weight loss challenge or a “get faster” plan, it was a test of discipline, structure, and what happens when you show up every single day no matter what. Through travel, post-marathon blues, early mornings, and zero rest days, I stuck to the 10k streak and learned way more than I expected.

Here’s what running 10k a day for a month did to my body, my mindset, and my life.
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20 Comments

@percy2965 9 months ago

Next is 30 rest days in a row challenge

@No_Frills_Carnivore 11 days ago

I'm just starting again. I'm no pro runner. Not by a long shot. But today, i ran for 7 minutes without stopping! And completed a mile in 14minutes and 50 seconds! It was great! And tough!
So for me, a little overweight, 47, i want to commit to a minimum of 15 minutes jog/run for the rest of the month (i started yesterday - 21st sept 26) and then the start of next month, a new challenge. Maybe I'll try to do a whole hour i dunno.. but i feel good! Awesome 🔥🔥🔥

@MrSeedi76 9 months ago

I've been doing 6x10k a week for 2 years now. Best thing I ever did. VO2max exploded. Resting heart rate dropped, lost 50 pounds. I'm 49 and I'm fitter than in my 20s.

@homestarrunner-e9d 8 months ago (edited)

I've been running for 34 years now. You're wise to have active recovery days like swimming or some other easy day activity besides running. Recovery is just as important as running itself. You're young now, but wait until you're in your 40's. Then, you'll really appreciate them and rest days will extend your consistency. Social media tend to highlight extreme or outlier activities. Lack of recovery is just a recipe for disaster. Don't just look at 30 days or even 2 years. Look at it as I want to do this for life.

@mr.anonymous5300 3 weeks ago

Hey yall Youtubers, THIS is how you make a video that is limited in time but where every word matters. Way better than all the long and empty content ! Congrats with the achievement with the 10 K and thank you for sharing it under 10 min 😉🙏

@sebulban 8 months ago

Discipline will take you there when the motivation cannot

@franky-bstn 9 months ago (edited)

Running has completely changed the way I eat. I started 7 months ago and now it's so clear the effects of fueling up with garbage and being dehydrated, vs fueling properly and timing. I also haven't focused at all on weight loss on this journey but it's become a natural byproduct as you said, from consistency and just learning myself. Running is great and I wish I'd started years ago.

"Running is the bridge from the person I am now, to the person I want to be."

@chucky1golf 9 months ago

Young guys bodies can take the pain. 😢

@tomcooke9216 9 months ago

I needed this video. I had my second child in 2024 and went from running 5 times a week to maybe once or twice if I could be bothered. Using childcare and work as an excuse. I want to get back to running properly and had already vowed to do 5k a day in January to instill some discipline again. This video came at a perfect time for me!

@zacharylim5069 9 months ago

Started off running 10k daily and now running 15-17k daily

@9faris3 9 months ago

Do you also include 100 reps of push, sit-up and squat respectively???
Cuz you might have to say bye² to your hair soon 😂

@Gullygas 7 months ago

7 days into my 5k for 30 days. I need to eat more weight getting lower 🤦🏿‍♂️😂👊🏾

@topografer 1 month ago

"I just.. went out.."

Yes! That's exactly what habits do, once you build them you don't need to negotiate with your brain, it's just something you gotta do

@alexcordero6672 6 months ago

Here's what I got out of the video. I now realize that I over did it. Last year, (I'm 61) I ran a 10k every day for a month. I got shin splints, was sore for two weeks. The first week was ok, I was just tired. But by the end of the month, my wife said that I was unbearable and the kids said I was angry for about a week. A daily 5K is much more doable and actually pleasant. I say that I over did because if this young guy got beat up by it, then imagine how I felt at 60?

@Gamaaad 9 months ago

Okay this is a sign for me. I'm going to attempt 10km for 10 days from January 1st. I've been working out for 3 months now and I've lost 50 pounds so far. I wish I could run the 10km but I'm still too heavy. So glad the algorithm recommended this video to me. Losing weight has left like a lonely journey so far but incredibly fun to watch the scale come down.

@jazzplace 8 months ago

You have addressed a very important point that I struggle with is the ability to go out and run. I really feel lazy sometime and I don’t know why ? I love running but coming from you, It makes a lot of sense now. I know I’m not alone feeling this way and I know that all I have to do is just get up get out there and start running.

@virgilashruf718 8 months ago

The factoid you got from Andrew Huberman's podcast with Goggins made my brain tingle. I'm going to look into that more. Subscribed!

@PPCSI133 4 days ago

I think challenges like this are for the mental fortitude and strength. As I’ve gotten older (43) I’ve realized rest maybe the most important thing in training. Of course never falling off your routine. And of course eating lite healthy meals and fasting. At least that’s what works for me.

@DonaldTrumpetOfficial 9 months ago (edited)

Late happy birthday shout-out to you for staying consistent while also having the 30 day lesson series

@taavinen 8 months ago

Great content Mo. I’m just coming back after 8 weeks off from surgery (not injury related). Second run back today. Will be a slow return due to the surgery. This is the kind of content that really hits home for people. Appreciate your work mate. Keep it up 👍🏽