Join me as I share my 14-year journey of trail running, hiking, rucking, pushups, and squats in the woods and how these activities enhance my NYC Marathon training. From the solitude of nature to the intense physical and mental challenges, find out how outdoor workouts can revolutionize your fitness regimen. Whether it's sprinting uphill, doing pushups, or enjoying the natural scenery, there's something profoundly rewarding about exercising outdoors. Tune in and discover why I advocate leaving the gym to embrace the great outdoors in your training regimen.

Key Moments:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction to Trail Running and Outdoor Workouts: "I've been trail running for about 14 years now, and it's a really cool thing to do."
• 00:00:20 - Privacy and Intensity: "I enjoy taking my intense, sometimes 'psychotic' workouts to the woods."
• 00:00:42 - Challenges of Trail Running: "Trail running requires mindfulness with every step, especially on downhill runs."
• 00:01:03 - Cognitive Benefits: "Trail running and hiking offer more than physical exercise; they refresh the mind by breaking the monotony of typical paths."
• 00:01:21 - Embracing Nature: "The fresh air, sunlight, and environment provide a fantastic backdrop for working out."
• 00:01:59 - Quitting the Gym: "The woods can offer a more fulfilling workout than a gym."

NYC Marathon 2024 Training:I'm keeping a daily log of my training for the NYC Marathon 2024. You can follow my journey and find tips and information here: NYC Marathon 2024 Training Log. I'm also available to answer any questions and offer support.

This video is just the start of a comprehensive series—stay tuned for more insights and tips. Training isn't just for races; as Peter Attia says, it's about training for life, aiming to be strong and active well into older age.

Michael Baker
e-RYT Yoga Teacher, CHC, 25 Year #WFH Digital Pro
Actively training for the NYC Marathon & "Centenarian Decathlon"
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