Sick, Injured, Being Lazy? Here's how I cope - by not really giving a f**k 😂 ... Sort of!

Im 44 , just before Christmas i was diagnosed with prostate cancer, found a double fracture in my sacrum , found out i had full blown osteoporosis, i have major back problems, need major surgery at sone point , currently undergoing iv infusions for 3 years , ive kept myself fit my whole life , im watching my dad die with damentia, ive got a really rough road ahead , let me tell you this , train your mind is a big must , i have terrible flare ups in my back where i cant walk at times, i take full advantage of the times when i can do , diet is key , hut i truly believe mindset is everything how you look at life , im raising my son on my own he has learning disabilities, so how i cope he watches so i have to set a example, life is precious, when things happen to us mindset is key , ill beat cancer i have no intention of anything beating me , great video

I disagree Mark. Fitness is a cumulative thing, it takes a long time to build. And so when people are unable to train they (a) see all the hard work they’ve put in over the weeks/months slipping away and (b) suddenly have a bunch of extra time on their hands. Taken together I think it’s only natural for this to be discombobulating, even upsetting. I’m more surprised that someone whose career and hobbies revolve around keeping fit is so chill about losing that fitness. Written down this seems a bit snarkey - not meant that way. I’ve watched pretty much all your content and enjoy the whole tone/vibe of you channel and respect the craftsmanship you put into your videos.

"I just don't label myself" says Mark wearing a Mark Lewis labelled hoodie 😂 ❤

That bit about "if I can't run I bike, if I can't bike I'll walk" got me thinking. Ever gonna do a video comparing yourself and others to top wheelchair athletes? Would be nice if its a collab to prevent any sensitive issues about appropriation. But also to show, that no matter who your are or what mother nature did to you, you can still be above average.

I'm concerned that your time off has led to some very questionable facial-hair decision making.

Being 1 month on 1 month off because of constant injury is the most frustrating thing in any fitness journey, but rehab is always possible. If you're reading this and relate, you've likely got some serious deficiencies that are stopping your body from (for example) creating collagen in certain parts of your body etc etc. Watch Dr Berg and address these things, and also the behaviour and lifestyle mistakes, you'll heal once and for all. Its not just about physio, its nutrition too.

I'm a beer drinking, fisherman who cycles and runs, but spends most of my time working and housework

I’ve gone from 420 lbs to 265 in two years and I’m finding your channel really educational on where to continue.

This video is above average. 🤣 Love your work dude. Was telling my hiking buddy today that she is above average just for getting out to walk when she was upset at the fitness she lost from having covid.

It's nice to hear a balanced perspective to injury and change. It's good you are starting to feel better too.

Thanks, Mark. Very cool look at identity and how easy it is to become what you love instead of having a proper separation of concerns. I also love how you view stories, a pretty important piece of meaning in life. Cheers!

You’re a true inspiration to how I need to start internalizing the things I do and how I define myself.

You just summed up my fitness journey.

Man, this message needs to be heard by everyone.

It's good to know that everyone goes through these problems. It always drives me nuts when I'm sick and can't work out. Intellectually, of course, I know that I'll get back to it, but in the moment, it's hard to see that I'll ever be better.

I also embrace the mentality if i can´t run i will do something else. Nice to see that mentality in somebody else. Congrats on the channel and videos.

Thank you Mark. Your timing is (unwittingly) great. Just coming off the back of 5 months out with respiratory issues and chronic fatigue and this video makes sense of a lot of what i've been going through in my head, trying to cope with following the best racing year of my life at 50 with 5 months of thinking i might not be able to run again. think i'll watch it again, just to reinforce your wisdom in my head.

Excellent speech, touched home. I've hit a low with a glute injury and you're right there are peaks and troffs.

Mark, great video. I hadn’t tuned in in a while. I love the honesty in your content and points about it being ok to have ups and downs not an endless upward trajectory . It is so important. Great positive message and always the humour in your videos 😂 Good luck with ongoing back recovery and sporting plans for the year.