Lost my mom to cancer when I was 14. Quit drinking 3 years ago. Saw your IM video last fall. Got inspired to try triathlon. My first full Ironman is this September in Chattanooga. Thank you for the inspiration. Training has changed my life. I can't imagine my life without fitness anymore...

@Dr.Gamboa

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck this September. The Bare army is fully supporting you :)

@SupernovaX360A

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. Congratulations, she would be so proud.

@jonathanhollier3314

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you 🙏 ❤

@libbyhart7823

2 жыл бұрын

congratulations on your change! May God bring you many successes to come

@razvanm1988

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you brother 🙌

Man, I can't imagine not living with my mom. Sometimes we take shit for granted

@Bahamut998

2 жыл бұрын

Time goes by quick. Grandparents and parents die quickly. It's the tragedy of life. And even yourself are quickly in your 40s and old.

I lost my mom to depression in 2020. I never would have thought it could happen. But it did and it changed my world forever. I was 19 at the time. I’ve learned to do everything in her memory and I ran a marathon her her thanks to nicks inspiration.

My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer over Christmas this year. I was the one who told her over the phone and had to listen to her cry and tell her it would be ok. Two weeks later I signed up for my first 70.3 and will be competing in 11 days. My mom also has just finished her treatment and everything has come back cancer free. All my training I have thought of her and how all the suffering that I’m going through is nothing compared to her fight. You are truly an inspiration and show how to take these experiences and do something positive from it!

@curtisadams6727

Жыл бұрын

how did your race go

I lost my uncle to cancer in 2019. I started getting into long distance running at that point to help me process losing him. I found myself drinking a lot to cope and running was the outlet that I needed to stay sober and mentally deal with the loss. I can totally relate Nick. It does get easier over time but it never goes away.

Respect, brother. Lost my dad in May, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and it has been so fucking tough, the roller coaster of grief. I finished my first 50K last month, ran for him and will continue to do so. Keep up the good work Nick! You're helping us all be better humans.

My mom passed away last month from stage 4 cancer in her lungs & brain. I signed up for Rocky Raccoon 100 a week before she passed. I just started training for the 100 mile race. This video hit home bc I also was sleeping on the floor taking care of her

@giacbejo9920

5 ай бұрын

Did you do the race my man? I hope you did it !🙏🙏

I remember losing my dad over 21 yrs ago and i still miss him up to this day. My wife is an ovarian cancer survivor and those were some scary moments for us. Thank you Nick for sharing this with us. Now i understand what it is at the root that drives you brother. You have my utmost respect

Lost my dad 8 months ago to brain cancer who was an avid runner. I've always been a power athlete not endurance, but training for my first marathon and then dovetailing into my first tri/70.3 this past spring and summer is what helped me get through and find some peace. Any pain I went through in training and the races was nothing in comparison to what he went through, and I know he'd be proud of what I've been able to accomplish. Respect to you, and anyone in a similar position. You're not in it alone ❤

Lost both parents, 2 uncle's and couple grandparents I was close to over the past few years, it has been rough but I owe training a lot for helping my mental health and giving solitude. It is a battle of good and evil in my soul I feel. First Marathon in September.

Hits close to home. Lost my mom to cancer last July and I was also sleeping on the couch next to her when she passed. I run and lift like a madman because it helps me through the pain fighting it with pain. As a fellow Army vet, thanks for everything you’re doing, brother. You’re helping more people than you know.

Hey Nick don't know if you ever look at these but Thank-you. You are preaching to the converted. I am currently nursing my mum through the last stages of secondary brain tumours. We have been going for the past 4 months and according to consultant have 1 month left. She is getting physically weaker each day and is dealing with covid but we keep going. I am taking her on a last holiday with my family 👪 later this week. She keeps going and Never Gives Up. My son gave me a phrase when sport and training gets tough..."Firm it" and those of you going through similar stuff I say "firm it" We can't beat these things but we can ride them out and be strong for those people who have in the past been so strong for us. From one ultra marathoner to another...Thank-you for this video and to everyone else keep training and keep doing the hard yards. Much love to all from MB

Lost my mom from surgical complications following surgery for colon cancer; a friend told me "you lost your greatest cheerleader"--so true for so many; good to hear that you have used that hard time from your mothers loss in a positive fashion--I am sure she was proud of all you have accomplished in your life to date and you are honoring her by your attitude and actions. You may have already checked this out, but for the possible benefit for you, any siblings and your children, I would encourage you to have a genetic consultation/testing as some cases of ovarian cancer are due to genetic mutations, e.g. BRCA mutations that if detected may provide an opportunity for prevention or increased surveillance for cancers that could be attributable to such mutations. Wanting the best for you and your family--thank you for your inspiration.

I think I needed to hear this. Thank you. Im currently active duty ARMY . My mother passed away unexpectedly a couple months ago and mentally speaking I've been trying to deal with it. It's a lot like your story in that she was a great light in my life, that all of a sudden went out. There is every excuse in the book to choose the easy left, let depression settle in let substances take over ETC ETC, instead I've been trying to RUN everyday and re-shift my mind GOAL wise towards a college degree and my future , My current CMND team has been asking for me to compete in some ARMY competitions on base recently I denied them at first , but maybe as you said I will try and chose the "HARD Right" Thank you again

Sorry to hear. Lost my parents to cancer 4 years apart to the day in my 20s. Great to hear you found that outlet. It’s so important in those moments.

Nick, that's very deep. My belated condolences. You have a beautiful and supportive mom. Thank you for sharing. Lost my mom to cancer in 2014 and had cancer in 2016. My right side was partially paralyzed, took six years for me to start jogging again. I'm doing the hard more now. Running and/or hiking miles is what gives me peace and solitude.

Nick, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this. I have never related more to a video. As a stage 3 cancer survivor, I can tell you 100% that fighting hard with HARD is what got me through my 16 months of chemo, and my years of fighting two cancers. I found endurance training, and mountaineering during my journey. I climbed Mount Rainier, and Mount Saint Helens while on chemo, I ran a marathon while on chemo, and now a year into remission, I still choose HARD to fight in my journey against cancer. I am training for an Ironman next year, and am working on climbing WA’s top 100 peaks. Keep inspiring. Your mother’s strength lives on in you, your beautiful family, and in your everyday 🤍✨

this is beautiful, heart wrenching and so good. Your mom looked like a beautiful person. Lost my dad and sister to cancer, and I too found the same in endurance sports. Respect and much love to you.

As someone going through a lot of personal challenges right now and struggling with it, this is what I really needed to hear. Thanks for sharing your perspective Nick and being a positive influence in my life. I needed to hear this.

Sorry for your loss. You are such an inspiration! I can relate to this message and 100% agree. When I lost my daughter a few years ago something inside drove me to transition from lifting to endurance running and I ran my first marathon later that year. It served as an outlet and challenged my mind, body, and preserverance. It really helped me deal with the grief and pain.

Very sorry for your loss, Nick. It's obvious your mom lives within you. Thank you for your inspiration and sharing.

Loved the message. Thank you for your willingness to share. There is most often opposition to our efforts to "go one more," but as you said when we choose the harder right we will unlock a greater capacity to keep moving forward in life.

This is, by far, the best video you have put out to date.

You’re such an inspiration. So sorry for your loss.

That’s a powerful message you’re spreading, Nick✊🏼Choose to be hard when it gets hard. This resonates with me because in 2 days will be the four year anniversary of my mom also passing to stage 4 metastatic cancer (breast). We knew the inevitable and it was extremely hard to watch it take place. But after she passed, I tried to seek challenges to counter the difficult situation. It helped me push myself and also provide clarity and solitude. Sending much love to you brother

Love you brother . Called my mom this morning but saw this and had to call her again . You’ve motivated me in life to strive for more as a fellow veteran,man, and lost soul. Thank you for the effort you and your team put in . Thank your mom for raising the great man and life motivator you’ve become .

Much love Nick. The impact you've created in so many peoples lives, including my own is very inspirational. I discovered you during that first ironman prep of yours and since then I continue to strive everyday to do hard things. I dont always succeed but over the past couple years I've worked diligently to build up systems and routines with the intention of choosing the right, often times, hard decisions. Thank you. And god bless your mother and family. Much love brother.

What a beautiful gift she was to your family. Thank you for sharing her journey with us. xo

You're a huge inspiration man, wish you nothing but the best!

Such a sensible message, the world needs hear this!

Very inspiring and well said Nick, this will give me extra fuel for todays run.

Thanks for sharing this! My Mum is currently going through Ovarian cancer and the way you have dealt with it totally resonates. Still not sure it is the healthiest, but it has certainly made me more conscious of my own health.

Thank you for being so transparent all these years

Nick & Preston..Her Spirit lives on in both of you and I hope she can see the men you both are, the lives your impacting is far reaching, and the men will be come in the future. Much love from Central Illinois..Team BPN!💯

I appreciate you sharing this with us nick! And I enjoy hearing your philosophy ideas

I lost my mom a little over two years ago and I resonated heavily with this video. After her passing it made me want to work harder than I ever did before!

Thanks for this video and sharing you and your mums journey. Very inspiring ❤️

My deepest condolences. Losing a loved parent is so tough. That you chose to immerse yourself in training for an ironman shows your resilience and determination. I reckon your Mum did a great job raising you. Her DNA is always with you. A brave and inspirational vlog Nick.

I love that you are so honest about being a natural athlete!!!

You made me cry😢 congrats on the strength and perseverance 💪🏽💪🏽 Keep grinding and improving…you never know who you are inspiring 💪🏽

This is one of the Strongest videos I've ever had the privilege to watch. I'm terribly sorry for you Nick, may her soul rest in peace. Thank you for the RAW lessons and inspiration. This and not many channels are what make KZread the Platform, for growing as a person, seeing the world and life through other humans eyes. Keep up your Art. Wish you the best! - A random person from Transylvania

"choose to be hard when gets hard" this is your best video. I learned many many things. Thank you so much ♥️

Far out man full respect. I couldn't imagine a world without my mum in it. She would be so proud of you.

I saw this short video like 50x times. Very motivational!!!!

Stay up king. Much love

Lost my grandmother to cancer back in ‘09! Praying for you man!

This has helped me so much. Thank you Nick.

Wow, this is powerful and you put in to words a perspective which use to get through times that are tough. Solitude gives me time to think and just be myself in this crazy ass world! thanks.

God be with you brother! Lost my dad (Navy vet) to cancer while I was an instructor at FLW. I was devastated, my hero, gone. But, he had fought for 3 years, was a shell of himself and I was happy to see his suffering ended. Know she is in a better place and remember where your strength comes from…..faith! God bless man! 🙏 RLTW!

Lost my mom when i was 18, I remember those day , having to give her morphine as well, sleeping on the floor or whatever I could be next to her because she could only sleep sitting because of the pulmonary cancer.. she had brain cancer as well… she fought for 3 years and then passed away. I read a lot of comments of people like me, like you, who lost somebody and we probably all went through similar steps and had to keep living, some might thought of taking their life like me be cause I couldn’t find rest and I wasn’t able to speak to anybody, my father wasnt there for us , i had to study and do multiple jobs , but at the end we are all here. If you’re watching this and you are going through some pain, some hard moments of your life, don’t worry it will get better. Thank you for sharing this Nick! .

Beautiful video , thank you for sharing

Wow, Nick, thank you for sharing this.

What a moving video. Thank you for this Nick

Bro its 4 minutes so intense ! im in tears, the message is so powerful, stay strong guys! lost my dad just before covid start ! it was crazy very good shape, no medicine ever, and boom he got this shit and gone so fast.. still like yesterday and still cant believed it, miss u so much.

I could not believe my eyes this morning when I seen you upload this video. My mother just passed away a few weeks ago and I had remembered your mum passed some time ago..I had just recently thought to myself I wonder what Nick did to help the grieving process and all of a sudden you post this. Yes It's the last thing you feel like doing is to train, that's how I have felt, but I still have made myself and it helps. Thanks for posting this ❤

Thanks for sharing, I thought you took on this endurance training as a distraction from the pain of losing your mother. I've watched your videos for years and always find something of value in them.

Man, this hits me really hard… Last month my mom was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer. She have had first round of chemo just week ago. Felt sick, weak, vomited… As her son I’m staying beside her, empowering her and finding solutions so she can stay with us, live a great life. And, hopefully, see her grand- and grand grandchildren. Endurance training really helps. To let go your own pain, to make your thoughts wonder and find new ideas and reasons, to be strong and be even better day after day. For yourself and people you care about the most! Thank you, Nick! To whoever’s struggling, you’re not alone. My heart and prayers are with you! You are stronger than you think! 🙏🏼❤️

@RickofEarthTV

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking of you man. My mom beat stage 3 colon cancer, I remember the fight, and I could never forget the fight. You’re not alone, and we are here for you when you need a pick me up.

Your story inspires me so much!

Thanks 🙏🏽 Nick for inspiring us all and sharing your beautiful story. Blessings to all the moms.

Man, I have never seen your content before as it’s not by chance I came across one of your videos because I am going through this exact situation atm... She definitely sent this my way....thank you Nick for sharing your story.

Thanks for sharing this

Beautifully said. Thank you.

Nick, thank you for sharing some of your grief process with your audience. Men are expected to buck up and move on, and your vulnerability here shows us that feelings of grief and sadness are normal and acceptable. You will do well modeling this emotional intelligence for your daughter, and your mom would be so proud to see that.

I lost my mom to pancriatic cancer a few months ago, during that time a ran my first half marathon and now aiming for full marathon, will do full ironman in the future. Thank you for the inspiration man, it all started with your IM video and keeps on going thanks to videos like that.

Awesome message bro combat a hard with another hard amazing stuff

Best vid you have done!

You are a true inspiration! I lost my mom to cancer two years ago.

Nearly lost my mom when I was 6 years old, since then cancer took a few others close to me. This assures you to Stick with it and the pain, even though it`s tough, it`s the right path. These Videos really reminds someone. Nothing but the best

This hits home and thanks for sharing. My mom is currently battling stage 4 breast cancer, which as you might know, is the terminal kind. So it's a losing battle that's being starved off via lots of modern medical practices, and healthy dose of hope. I started running 50ks about 3 years ago, and your point of running alone with your thoughts hit hard. As much as I dread thinking about it, but when we finally lose her, that might be my time to bump up my races to 50 miles or 100 miles. Gotta find an outlet as they say.

Sorry to hear about your moms passing....What got me started on this endurance path was a bad break up that lead me to running a 50 mile ultra. Im currently in training rn for a 100k ultra as my grandma is in hospice and things aren't looking good. Life is definitely hard, but we cant let that take us over - we have to keep moving forward

Love it brotha!

Que vídeo sensacional cara, tive um insight absurdo! she is proud of you, Nick. choose the hard right

Thanks for sharing. Thats why we train hard and fight challenges. We are never going to be ready but easier is why we do the hard things every day!

I'm from Pittsburgh pa 💪 I'm 56 I watch your channel for motivation before I work out thanks for what you do

Nick, you don’t know this but you are my mentor! Thanks for the great content and the motivation to fight my own physical and mental battles.

Wow what a inspiring story, thank you for sharing 👍.

Been on a hard sprint of body building for the past 16 months. Went through my first breakup and put that hard against the hard of training. 30 pounds up and 3 months out from my next marathon!! You’re totally right and your and inspiration to many

Thank you for posting this poignant yet inspirational video. You're a credit to your Mum.

You’re so inspiring mate.

I lost my mom 12 years ago when I was 18. I think I her everyday. Thank you for sharing this video Nick!

I’ll never forget when I told my Aunt the same thing. She was dying of cancer. “I’m really going to miss you”. It was such an insanely hard thing to say but something that I knew I would regret not saying for the rest of my life. And I knew she was tired of people tiptoeing around her situation, so acknowledging what was her reality and accepting it was oddly enough the strongest, kindest thing I could do in that last moment we had together.

respect for this man, for everyone who fight for something ✊🏼

You should do a video with David Goggins

Lost my mum to a random brain haemorrhage 8 weeks ago, she was a fit and healthy runner. One day, just gone. My mindset has completely changed, morning work outs and running have saved my mental health. Exercise used to be something I liked doing, now it’s something I have to do. Signed up for my first half marathon and triathlon, this video only fuels me more. Thanks for sharing your story, Go one more!

Your original video about inspired me to the best there is for my family. Quit drinking and become stronger and faster. Thank you.

All my respect to you and to your mother Nick. Thank you for making this video :)

your best video, reason for everything right there...

Killer video Nick! Thank you for sharing this! Seems like such a positive woman.

Lost my Dad to cancer 11-25-15, I was at his side when he passed. He was 57. Completely changed my perspective and life. I try to make him proud everyday, sometimes I fall short, but I don't stop trying.

Damn. Thanks for sharing. This was powerful. I’m 24 and sometimes I think about losing parents. Not sure how it’ll be but I’ll remember this

I'm sorry I watch you're videos an lot and I remember about you're mom and you tell her stories and stuff. I can understand what you're going thought I lost my mom 11 years ago on Christmas day. Just remember stay strong bud and don't give up. You're making an difference,I can't whit when I get meet you sometime hopefully.

Thanks for this video, I needed to hear your message. I held my first and old child (my daughter) in my arms last year at 9 months old as she slowly passed from cancer. I’ve been struggling to get back to any sort of normalcy since. I began running about 2 months ago, but it’s been slow and rocky. I hope to have your mental fortitude one day.

@AlexA-jz4fr

2 жыл бұрын

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Thank you!

Hey dude, I'm so sorry your mum never got to see her granddaughter. She'll be looking down on you for sure. Your mum clearly succeeded in her duties as a mother in raising you well.. you're an inspiration to many and she would be proud. Best wishes for the birth of your little girl, I hope your wife is well. PS. Being a father is awesome.

My mom hasn’t spoken to me in 22 years. It has fueled me to be the best version of myself and focus on being the best Dad I can for my daughter. I’ve never struggled for strength but now I struggle for softness because she will not know the tragedy of not having a loving family.

Have an almost identical story and lost my mother about the same age you were when you lost yours. House I grew up in. I channeled it in a very unhealthy way at first. I still channel it, and grieve in some ways a few years later, but endurance training has done something very similar for me. So has art, for that matter. Good message.

My mom is currently fighting stage 4 lung cancer. The doctors told her they can manage it the best they can but ultimately will never be able to clear it completely. It’s been really tough emotionally for me to see her struggle. I’m so sorry to hear your mother went through this. Sending love your way

I lost my mom to colon cancer in early 2017 after a 11 month battle. Keep up the good work nick im sorry for your loss

Wow nick. I just lost my grandpa to stage 4 renalcell carsinoma. I run and bike and I don’t care how bad it hurts because I know I will never hurt as much as he did. I had to watch my dad and grandma give him morphine in his last few weeks. He couldn’t say anything but the doctors told me he can listen. Those were some of the hardest days I’ve had to live. Thank you for making this video as it inspires me to go one more. The 12 mile long run days hurt less when I think about him. Thanks Nick.

So sorry for your loss