(massage ball whirring)
- I'm sure if anyone lives below you and you do this,
they won't like you anymore.
But, you know, your hamstring will still love you.
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Guys, I can't believe I'm saying this
but the half marathon I've been training so hard for
has been canceled.
We have to give a huge thank you to Nike
for sponsoring this video
and for thinking about the health and safety
of all the runners that were gonna participate
in this half marathon.
We are socially distancing ourselves
in order to flatten the curve.
Just because you're quarantined at home
doesn't mean you shouldn't be exercising,
in fact now is a better time than ever
to start a running program.
So I wanna take you through my running program.
Yes, I was training for the half marathon,
that's been canceled,
but I've fallen in love with running since
and I want you to, also.
I'm gonna take you on a full training day with me,
from getting dressed, warming up to exercising
and then even recovery. (yells)
The key to dressing for a long run when it's cold out
is to not only dress in layers
but to dress warmly with light fabrics.
For example, that's why I like wearing tights.
When I put these on I stay warm but they're not heavy.
I see too many people put on a bubble jacket to go jog
or run and I'm like, "That can't be comfortable."
A lot of people buy gloves to run, I don't,
I just make sure the clothes have
little adjustments like this,
where you can stick your fingers through
and keep your fingers nice and cozy.
If I'm gonna be bringing my cellphone with me for the run,
which I do, obviously patients need to reach me,
I am a doctor.
If I put in my pocket here,
the entire run it's just banging on my thigh, here.
That's not comfortable, I get chafing, it starts hurting.
What instead I'd like to do
is to have a pair of running shorts that have a pocket,
just like this, where you can squeeze your cellphone in
and it stays stable while you run.
I need one of my most important accessories,
that's my Apple Watch here.
It's the Nike branded Apple Watch,
so it has the Nike strap which is breathable.
It checks my heart rate, lets me know how I'm doing.
If I don't have my cellphone with me
it has the audio guided runs in here,
as well as the GPS tracker to show me
how far I ran, where I ran.
It's nice to have that kind of objective data for your runs.
So you could look back two weeks later and say,
"Hey, I'm improving,"
or, "I'm not, I need to change something up."
I got my base layer on and it's really breathable
but on windy days that's not great,
so I have to put on a top layer that's gonna be
not only windproof but waterproof as well
'cause in New York City the weather can be quite bipolar
and it can go from sunny to rainy in like a millisecond.
It has a vent in the back, also pretty breathable.
And look at this hood.
Pah!
The most important part of my run
is the Nike React Infinity sneakers.
Now, look, I'm not a runner,
I'm putting a huge strain on my body
and these shoes have held up nicely.
I'm a huge fan.
Nike sent me four colors
and I feel like one of them is missing.
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My favorite features about the React Infinity Run shoe
is that it has a really flexible knit on top,
so your foot feels like it's almost wearing a sock
and on the bottom you have the rocker bottom,
so your foot transfers energy well.
There's a lot of cushioning there.
I feel really good when I run in these,
that's why I know why this guy really likes wearing them.
My React Run Infinity shoe.
A proper warm-up isn't only important
to reduce the risk of injuries
but also to get the most out of your runs possible.
It's about dynamic warm-ups, getting the blood moving,
getting the full range of motion out of your muscles.
Lunges, squats, anything you need to do
to get your heart pumping.
The first five to 10 minutes of a run
are usually the hardest for me
'cause I'm either getting up in the morning,
coming home from a long day in the hospital
or maybe even filming a YouTube video.
Lucky for me I have someone special in my ear
every single time I run.
- Coach Bennett, the Nike Running Global Head Coach.
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- Coach Bennett, I'm a huge fan of yours.
I mean, the first day I met you at Nike immersion day
you got me more excited about running
than I have probably been amongst any other sport
I participated in.
I play all types of sports.
I'm a black belt Taekwondo, basketball, boxing, everything.
Why do you love running so much
that it just has a impact around
everyone who hears you speak?
- First I'll say two of the sports you mentioned
involve you fighting some other person,
so I think it probably wasn't too tough
to get you excited about running.
I've been able to experience running the right way
and I know that almost everyone
experiences it the wrong way.
It's very similar to if you've ever been
about to go into a store
and you see somebody pulling on the door that says push,
and you just kind of tap them on the shoulder
and you're like, "Just push", and it's just, ah!
Sometimes it's that simple.
If you can get people to run the right way
it's an unbelievable sport to be a part of.
- There's five million people,
or at least five million potential people
watching you right now.
They're eager to learn about running
or they're running at some point in their training,
what's the one message you have to give them?
- Be kind to yourself.
- Why? - I think that's
the most important thing.
I think because if you're kind to yourself consistently
you're gonna find out the kindness
does not equate with weakness, it comes from strength.
Since I work primarily with runners
I know just how cruel we can be to ourselves,
and if you can just start from a little bit of
kindness and patience and tolerance,
they all mean basically the same thing
which is just being open, something great can happen.
I coached high school for seven years
and I would say that most of the principles
that I developed from coaching high school
I've just maintained.
I coach everyone like they're 16, and I think most people,
deep down, are really just 16 year olds.
I think as you get older maybe you're just
putting a couple layers of cynicism and regret,
and things like that on there, but deep down you're 16.
And 16 year olds are battling just as much,
if not more, than adults,
they just are a little bit more optimistic
and they feel like there's a little bit more opportunity
for them to maybe take that risk.
Yeah, but, for me, I saw how running
was two hours during the day of practice,
where the stress of school
or terrible things going on at home,
it was an opportunity for them to really feel
like they had control and that they were improving.
That's the mission of the runs,
is that give people that one thing, hopefully there's more,
but we can work on that one thing where they know, that,
that, I got better at it.
- I have Coach Bennett and the audio guided runs
but sometimes you need a proper workout partner,
and I'm just trying to make some friends,
you know what I'm saying?
Hey, guys, you wanna run with me?
You wanna run with me?
Run with me!
I really consider myself blessed
that I get to run in York City, on the West Side.
Have the Intrepid here,
the beautiful New York City skyline, the water.
I didn't even really have a full plan
of where I'm running today, didn't even track this run.
But that's okay, done like 35 miles in this week,
my legs are really sore.
And that leads me into my next talking point
about teaching you about recovery.
You need to sleep, you need to eat well,
you need to nap sometimes
and most importantly, if you're in New York City,
you might wanna to visit Nike secret recovery room.
Let's do it.
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I need to do some therapy.
Compression, percussion therapy, sleep therapy
and even foam rolling with vibrational features.
I'm gonna explain each and every one of those as I do them.
Come on, let's go.
The first thing that may jump out on you
are these giant compression boots I have on.
Traditionally compression boots are not this long,
but these are the super athletic versions called NormaTec.
They actually push and compress
from the bottom of my legs moving up.
There's a sequence to this
to get the lymphatic drainage going, to aid in recovery,
to get circulation back
and help my muscles feel primed for my next run.
I'm also wearing this Hyperice Venom belt
that's massaging my low back through vibration
and giving me some heat therapy.
As I've told you before he therapy is amazing
because it brings more circulation to an area
which not only helps recovery but also boosts performance.
And boy, I gotta say this feels good.
All right, talked about sleep at night
but you got to get your naps in too.
I recommend keeping your nap short
'cause otherwise you're gonna
disrupt your natural circadian rhythm,
you won't get sleepy at night.
I have their binaural beats system here
that's gonna play sounds to aid in my relaxation process.
And boy do I need this nap right now.
I filmed, ran today, about to do some doctor work,
I need to recover.
So if you don't mind I'm gonna get a few z's.
Blinds, sounds. (sighs)
(gentle lullaby music)
Foam rolling is not for everybody
but for those who enjoy it, like myself,
I think I've come to the mecca.
We have all sorts of foam rollers here.
We have a standard roller here that's padded from Nike
that I like rolling out my calves on.
Oh, God.
You know after a long run you got that tightness?
Or even before a run I really enjoy foam rolling.
Look, it's no magic pill but it's definitely a way
to get blood moving, improving ranges of motion,
breaking up some scar tissue.
That's your standard roller.
Then you have the one you can control yourself,
ooh, for the quads.
The IT band where runners have a lot of issues,
a lot of my patients come in.
Some people refer to this as the peanut,
I like it for the spine, here.
Oh, that feel's so good.
No need to use tennis balls anymore.
Then we have this bad boy.
It's also a roller of sorts.
Check this. (laughs)
(message ball whirring)
(Mike moaning)
Oh, the hammy.
My b.
And last, but not least, my favorite tool.
After a long run, actually after any exercise,
a little percussion therapy.
This is like getting a massage
but without actually having to pay anyone to massage you,
you can just do it to yourself.
The purpose of all these tools is to aid in recovery,
and do you know what aids in recovery?
Allowing your body to heal itself
to return to its optimal state.
How do you do that?
Increase in circulation, increasing range of motion
through stretching, through foam rolling,
through compression gear just like they have here at
Nike NYC Soho.
And guess what?
In order to use all of this gear, for free,
all you have to do is buy a pair
of the Nike React Infinity Run shoes
in one of the four New York City stores that they have here.
Specifically the Manhattan stores.
Oh, thick thighs need love too.
Both Nike and I clearly take our recovery seriously
but you have to remember the purpose of all of this is
to not let running stop you from running.
Also, don't let a quarantine stop you from running,
just do it.
Just do it but six feet away from others, obviously.
No, in all seriousness,
huge thank you to Nike for sponsoring this video.
I'm loving my Nike React Infinity Run shoe.
Definitely check out the link down below
and pick up a pair for yourself.
Put together playlist for you right here
of some of my favorite videos.
And if you didn't see my visit
to Nike World Headquarters click here.
Which one you gonna click while you stay happy and healthy?
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