Dr. Tyeese Gaines, "Dr. Ty"

09/05/2026

08/23/2026

Still working hard to keep promises to myself and not let life deprioritize my health and wellness. Took this weekend's workouts a bit easy after Friday's 6 mile run-walk.

2 snapshots from Saturday and Sunday. Hotel gym + Orange Theory. Movement, walking, recovery, strength work, stretching, rowing, treadmill running and weights... flanked between more 12-hr night shifts in Illinois.

On first glance, I was like man, I didn't get any splats (minutes in zone 3) at Orange Theory! But I also realized that I'm doing the same intensity as I did months ago without my heart rate needing to speed up as much.

Have you been thinking about getting back into the gym or the pavement? Just move. Wanna lift weights? Start with push-ups and squats. Wanna run a mile? Just walk 10 minutes. Just start and trust that, if you stay consistent, you will progress. No matter what the tired naysayer voice in your head (or your life) says. Five minutes of movement may be five more than yesterday. You still win.

TWELVE WEEKS TIL Allianz Richmond Marathon!

08/22/2026

📷: From run-walking miles to an ER night shift (all in another state).

REMEMBER... Your health doesn’t require a perfect schedule, just a place on the calendar you already make every day. Write it on there! Don't make your wellness what happens when/if "everything else is done." It'll never happen!

08/22/2026

For my purposely long (and slow) run for this week, I was able to keep up with run 1 min, walk 30 sec for 3+ miles, then slightly longer walk breaks for the last 3. Felt good!

The slightly lower temps helped, I think. Max of 82 degrees today... and a few cars flashed their high beams and honked to root me on as I ran along the side of the road! 😆

08/19/2026

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?! At Dolphins training camp getting a sneak peek... Miami Dolphins

08/18/2026

SoFla Heat: 1. Dr. Ty: 0.

I intended to run/walk 17 miles today. I mostly walked 10.

And it was one of those workouts where pretty early on, I knew my body was just not cooperating. I was tired before I started, the South Florida heat (at 94 degrees at almost 6pm) was doing what South Florida heat does, my heart rate was higher than I wanted it to be, and the running intervals that normally feel manageable felt like WORK.

I kept adjusting. Slowed down. Walked more. Hydrated. Tried again.

Eventually, I decided that getting to 17 just to say I got to 17 wasn't worth ignoring what my body was telling me.

Am I disappointed? Absolutely. (My watch kept stopping too)

But after looking back at the day, there were some wins hidden inside a bad run.

I still covered 10 miles and spent about three hours on my feet. I learned a LOT about how much I sweat in this heat and how much fluid I actually need. And I learned that fueling for a long run isn't just about what I ate two days ago. I probably didn't give my body enough of what it needed today to do what I was asking it to do. I also walked faster than I usually do.

Most importantly, I was reminded that one bad training day doesn't erase all the good ones that came before it.

Sometimes training is about getting faster or going farther. Sometimes it's about learning when to adjust the plan, taking the lesson, recovering, and coming back for the next one.

The 17 miles will still be there. Today, 10 was enough.

The lesson (and why I am sharing): don't let one bad run that feels like your first day running ever slow you down. Walking is still an accomplishment.

Today’s Workout
Distance: 10.06 miles
Moving time: 2:51:23
Average moving pace: 17:04/mile
Average HR: ~145 bpm
Max HR: 177 bpm
Calories burned: ~1,218 kcal

08/17/2026

I recruited my mentee and fried Toddchelle Young to hit up Orangetheory Fitness with me (yes, I am very sweaty!).

4.35 mi and 3.74 might including the walking/warmup!

This week, I did two days of pure treadmill and used it to add hills and speed to my training. I surprised myself, and used both runs to leave the week's stress on the treadmill. 👏🏾

I moved the weekend's long run until Monday to prioritize sleeping in and not being baked alive in the 93 degree heat with 76% humidity. Looking forward to seeing the progress after 4 runs in 7 days!

13 weeks until Allianz Richmond Marathon!

08/13/2026

👀 I needed this motivation... less than 14 weeks!!

08/13/2026

Ohhh nice! Loving the swag!

08/12/2026

Eating my living things and the rainbow at (medical) work!

Tikka masala sauce as marinade with lemon tofu, and double portion of frozen stir fry veggies.