27/07/2026
If you follow isfat you’ll understand why this account is one of my favourites. It feels like one of the few corners of the internet where moving your body isn’t for the sake of anything other than for yourself and the “benefits”.
The ultra fit influencers, the effortless runners, the 19 year olds doing burpees before breakfast… hard I cannot relate or even feel inspired.
Don’t worry, this isn’t about to become a running series or some surprise fitfluencer account. I have a severe lack of enthusiasm for sweating, exercise, and anything with the word “core” in it. My name might be Dr Abbie, but nobody call me “Abs”. That’s abuse to my face.
The grumpiness? Probably a lot of Liver Qi. The puffing? Potentially Lung Qi. The commentary? Entirely expected if you can understand any of my bitching.
This video is three minutes long. The actual “run” lasted about five minutes, and I’m using the word run very generously. It also took me two weeks to edit because apparently I needed that long to recover emotionally from watching it back.
If you’re trying to build the habit of moving your body, you’re probably not going to love every minute of it. Some days it’s just putting your shoes on and getting out the door. That’s still a win. My professional advice is - a s**t workout is better than no attempt.
Now tell me… what actually gives you endorphins? Because this still feels like a very elaborate punishment.
Watch until the end for the Chinese medicine reason I’m making myself do it.