I followed Haruki Murakami's strict schedule for a week
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2020
- This video took me months to make...was it worth the pain? Maybe.
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As someone who’s been living with a spinal-cord injury for years now... take it from me, get out there - run, bike, walk - just see the world. Because I can’t. And I sure miss that space, that freedom, everything about the release. Not just running on the beach with my dog, but that - that most of all.
Wish you a speedy Recovery
You've convinced me, I'm going to start running/walking every day with my wife and my kids when they are old enough. No need to sit in front of a screen so much. Wish you all the best.
🙏🙏🙏🙏wish you a good recovery
I will run tomorrow for you.
@@mitchlee2137 Happy Running, I started it today 😃
I'm just glad this schedule didn't involve an unreasonably low amount of sleep
At what time she went to bed?
@@ivazadro5857 9pm
@@sylviaa7223 thank you 😊
9pm to 4am ain't awful. I'd certainly be dead from it though... I wonder if I get too much sleep, actually
@@Aaron-mj9ie אהרון
sis trained to run a 10k and it wasn't even the main point of the video we STAN!!!
But did she?
I mean she's really cool but what
What does 'stan' mean?
@@Xyzphire It means to be a fan. Refer to Eminem's song 'Stan'. You'll get the picture.
I’m new to haruki Murakami. my schedule is naturally similar except I don’t run and I write for maybe an hour and then spend the rest of that time questioning what the hell I wrote.
Accurate
😂 Lmao
Love this lmao
HAHAH
Relatable
can we just appreciate how well-made this video is?
Thank you that means so much to me :’(
No
Tbh its trippy, so many cuts. Appreciate the hard work tho
Yes, this video is greatly done
@@MelTorrefranca Amazing!!
Please don't run a 10k every day if you've never run a 10k prior to this video -- it's very dangerous to increase your mileage so quickly. Also I noticed you were doing static stretching to warm up, try out a dynamic stretching warm up routine after a 5-10 minute very slow run as your warm up. Static stretching should be for cool downs. Sorry if this is over prescriptive I just don't want you to get injured! Thanks for the video, very well made x
Running 10k everyday would get you sick if you don't have a proper diet regardless of how good a runner you are. At least she's done a bit of prior training, a lot of people skip that part and get injured very quickly
It's not even that much, what's up with you wussies, not like she's 80 or something
@BenHunter. Thanks for being an amazing caring wise human being.
@@r0conscious it's not about the 10k itself it's about her body collapsing , like u can't just start lifting weights and lift 25kg in day one u need prior training like start with 1-2 km for people who doesn't run frequently and keep adding on it
@@r0conscious Very helpful comment here. Thanks
This is so true, waking up at 4am is a very ideal time, and the period between 4.30 to 7.30 am in the morning is so quiet and the focus at that point is tremendous. Proven! Even a non-morning person should give it a try, no harm. It just needs practice. For those of who you that think that studying at night is better, its the same reason studying at that particular period in the morning is efficient!
Yesss! I’ve realized that there really isn’t that much difference between staying up to work in the middle of the night or literally waking up in the middle of the night (which is still morning lol)
Sunrise is at 8:30 here, i hate it being awake and doing shit before sunrise. I also hate staying awake until 4am. Humans arent meant to do that.
@@verybarebones hahaah okay man no forcing, well its a practice thing and biological clock is involved so when you have enough rest the body will allow you to wake up even if the sun isn't out yet without feeling fatigued. I was that person as well, I'm not consistent sometimes because my sleeping time varies. so yeah! trying is no harm!
Totally agree. I always wake up between 4and 5 am. It feels like I do more during the day.
@@Amipunkiponk When do you go to sleep?
I get Vietnam flashbacks every time I hear Apple alarm sound.
Sorry lol
What do you mean?
I jumped & audibly said, "you...asshole."
Same and I don't have an iPhone. My roomie just thought it's a good idea to have 4 alarms in 30min and continued sleeping after each one
it literally gives me a heart attack. top 2 worst sounds and it’s not #2
Thank you for this! I'm a graphic designer and spend basically 12 - 16 hours a day at my desk. At 27 years old and over 200lbs with asthma and rheumatoid arthritis, I feel like an unhealthy 60 year old and I said to myself, I'm too young to be feeling like this. I recently started Muay Thai training and running and it's not easy but I feel a difference in myself and my work. Hope to keep at it!
you got this!
Is muay thai a safe sport for RA? You can get pretty bad sores right. Do practice restorative and stretching yoga in between your practices. I hope ur RA symptoms will be in ctrl.
@@sararazz thank you! Yes I do stay on top of my stretching and plan to get more yoga in. I have a very understanding coach who let's me do as much as I can and doesn't push me too too hard. The only other option doctor presented me with was visiting a specialist where I'd have to spend thousands of dollars and take disease altering medication at 27 years old. I refuse to believe that's my only option.
Keep on updating
You are deficient in many key vitamins, with so much inflammation your levels of vitamin D must be pretty low
If I am not wrong marukami had a pretty good running past , he used run atleast one marathon a year so you get the gist but damn you trained to run 10 Km is pretty motivating to say the least. Good job!
Yeah he’s super into it..!! And thanks haha
he is running I think that 2 marathons and 1 triathlon by year, and he runs a lot of more than 10 km. All that said by him. He wakes up at 4 am and he writes 5 or 6 hours, but he is explains how he wake up for training and then work in writing and translations between 9 pm and 4 or 5 pm. In the afternoon he usually cycling or swimming.
I always ask myself how this people deal with social interactions or unplanned events or simply any appointment.
They say no
Most of them are the introvert person, if the unplanned events it's emergency, they choose wisely what they priority. But they still a normal person too..
@@jessie-fs4zj Sure but even as an introvert person you need to have social contact form time to time^^
I say no. I mean, I am not murakami and i am not a professional writer, bit writing is an important part of my day, so... i am antisocial, badically. Probably i should talk more to people, but, when I do it, i am always thinking about the story i am writibg
Sorry my english. Not my firdt language ahaha
So... dont be a writer. Its awful
@@jomoody798 the same happens to me haha but at the same time, it becomes a way to affront difficulties on my daily life... like, how can I resolve this conflict if we are in a novel? or something like that. the bad thing is when I'm talking to someone else and I start to analyze them or thinking in which way can I describe how they look like or their actions and at the end I realized that I wasn't in the reality plane for a long time uh ;;
in conclusion: writing absorb your whole life.
disclaimer: english isn't my first language too, sorry for the mistakes lol
Just to clarify...I did not run 10 miles, but 10 kilometers. I frequently mentioned my distances in miles because it’s what I’m most used to :)
DO YOU FOLLOW THAT ROUTINE AS OF TODAY?
Follow his old schedule where is wakes up hung over with twins in his bed and a hangover every morning
A chiropractor once advised me to not force urself to jog harder (than ure capable of) as it is detrimental to ur lower back #fyi
@@pandorasbox8380 yes shes dumb for not takin breaks
You must be single to be able to do these crazy things.
I expected him to have a much weirder schedule instead he’s an athletic powerhouse
Well, I have read his books about writing and running, and yes he gets up at 4 am and yes he writes 5 or 6 hours, but he explains always how he gets up for training, during 2 o 3 hours. And starts writing over 9 till 4 or 5 pm. In the afternoon he swims or cycling, all depending of his training in that moment. I dont know how the people understand that he writes from 4 am. He explains how you need to run in the morning before there are a lot of people in the parks, and how hi is always listening rock music.
That alarm at the beginning gave me a headache, thanks Mel 👍😭
Lmaoo that alarm gave me a headache while editing :’)
What he's doing by running, is allowing his subconscious mind to kind of take over. You could do the same thing by just walking, coloring randomly, etc. Anything that let's the non-logical part of your brain to take over.
great point, I dislike running but I love walks ,even tho it’s not as beneficial, because it gives me space to focus on my surroundings way more compared to running
well, its not for take over, hes an athlete and is always training for marathons and triathlons, and before and after writing.
Soundtrack behind this video?
Homesick by Joel ansett
He forgot to mention eating, like seriously you can't run that much everyday without proper diet
Difference is you need more food. No need for a “proper diet”
Maybe he's practicing Kafkas diet on making his stomach smaller, like how it is mentioned in Kafka on The Shore.
@@Yanimalyan there’s always need for a “proper diet”
He actually does in the book. He mentions a very strict eating regime as well.
@@Yanimalyan Yes you do. If you dont consume enough electrolytes and flush too many out (by drinking a lot of water, tea or otherwise anything that won't replenish electrolytes) when you do a lot of running and exercise, you can potentially get very sick, have a seizure or even die of cardiac arrest from an electrolyte imbalance.
I don’t think he does this literally everyday. Just the days he writes.
Yep while he's working on a book!
Every day when working on a book to achieve the kind of mesmerism needed for his writing style
He does it everyday
Check out David Goggins schedule... He's a Navy seal not a writer though 🙂
He writes every day, and he usually writes 10k words a day. In Japan, he releases a book every six months or so
can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful she is oml dijdjdjjsks
You’re too kind omg
i know right she's so pretty !!?!?
What's dijdjdjjsks mean? 😂
10/10
Yasss so beautiful 😍
running or riding a bike without music is the absolute worst, totally feel ya 😭 can’t believe you made yourself get to run a 10k and then did it many times in a row, 10/10 for determination
It’s actually cathartic 😳😳😳😳!
Try it
This is really inspiring; I struggle writing and staying fit. My gym membership expired and am too poor to afford dancing or training sessions. I go walk but I spend most of my time sleeping. I began asking when will I return to my creative side but then I found this thanks to you and my passion for Murakami's works. Thank you so much and well done for the motivating challenge and pushing yourself in this enjoyable experience. Maybe I'll try it and see how I go
no one is ever too poor to stay fit
running around and self-weigth workout requires only determination
Actually I'm tearful right now . I started studying for 10 hours everyday for 2 weeks( I used to read 4 hours before) and I'm on day 6 . I'm really tired and I'm not as motivated as i was before . I was procrastinating for 3 hours today and thought I could never make it so what's the point. But seeing how you got passed through this phase made me feel like I can do it too. Tnx.. oh actually I'm a murakami's fan and a writer too! ( english isn't my first language so sorry for grammatical mistakes) *subscribes*
That sounds really intense, but you can make it through this. Wishing you the best :)
I can't even force myself to study for more than 1.5 hours how are you managing 10
Are u use if studying for 10 hours every day is efficient? Lol
@@maxwellcunningham8908 it's not easy at all .I can hardly make it up to 9 hours and when u study this much u ache for success in ur exams even further. So when u get a bad mark it really hurts.. also I'm under alot of pressure from my parents and teachers so ig u can feel how stressful it is...
But studying 1/5 hours a day is a really good start! You can add 15 mins to it everyday and u will get to 5 hours easily then u can focus on keeping ur "5 hours studying per day" steady.
@@tunca9709 I'm not sure if it is . But brain is a muscle . And unlike other muscles, is a lazy ass and can convince u not to train it so it can lay back and watch Netflix. I have to put pressure on it so it can work as I want it to.
When he was just starting he was running 5k regularly. So you don’t have to take on 10k if you’re body is not ready for it
I think the life of everyone is a challenge: even an ikkikomori's lifestyle would be devastating for so many people. I guess doing what you like in your daily routine keeps you motivated, even tho its done at crazy hours or at a crazy pace; you build this habit through time.
You find your natural rhythm into it, you cannot force it.
I don’t care if you write for 5 hours, you ran 10 Km, you trained to do it. Wow, the discipline ! Respect. Keep running. All my love for me. Have a great life.
Really great experiment..... And I must say you got a great cinematography sense. The background music really makes more attention to watch the video..
Thank you so much!! I love experimenting with editing so that means a lot :)
@@MelTorrefrancaI see this too by the way, what soundtrack did you use in this video?
To all Haruki Murakami reader all around the world, Love You All!
this is why Patrick Rothfuss hasn't come out with the next book yet, he doesn't run enough
LOL, very well said. :)
Nice pfp
Hats off to getting your body accustomed to running a 10k first!
I have been working on my novel for a year and a half and I had never written for more than two hours. It was super counter productive for me because I would get cocky or get too caught up. I read a few Murakami books on and off through the years but I have been completely focusing on one writer every month and reading all their stuff probably since last November. I was reading Murakami this December and I had been googling his interviews, listening to jazz music, dreaming about going to his jazz club (lol) and meeting him and hanging out and getting tips on my novel and I bumped into this video. I want to thank you for this because this (idea which is not a new idea but an idea in the right place at the right time) has completely changed my schedule. Now I am incorporating the new (monthly) writer's daily routines and it's so much fun. My schedule was the complete opposite to Murakami's because I used to wake up at two, start drinking at 7, and sleep around 3. It was kinda difficult (really difficult) for me but when I did wake up early, did the run, and start writing, it had this weird energy like some kind of hack had been implemented. Yesterday, I wrote for 6 hours and it was good writing and I know when it's not good writing. Today it was shit because it's New year's eve here and I had plans lol. Anyways Thank you so much and I have followed you and will check your other videos out and happy new year and lots of love and encouragement from Nepal on your writing. xx
Thank you so much!! I’m glad this video has been helpful for you in creating a more productive schedule. Wishing you the best :)
Thanks for inspiring, I hope I nail this too soon✨
Shakti bhai
i'm going to challenge me too
He’s my favorite author but I will be the first to admit that the way he writes women is very...odd? I love his writing because I truly get lost for so long
Have only read Norwegian Wood so far and i felt that a little of that with Reiko. A friend once mentioned in a discussion that Murakami's women are are not their own characters but a sort of release for the male protagonist who often tends to paint them all in a singular shade. She was very frustrated with 1Q84 and Kafka on the shores.
It's hard to put into words, but I think Murakami suffers from the Male gaze. lol
I am confused if I should venture into reading his other works...
@@scurryfunge9581 you are right. I read his recent books before NW and observed that he has improved.
Japanese authors diminishing women what a surprise
@@SaffariRose I agree that there is something weird about his "women", but the male characters are also not that 3d. I've read 1q84 and Kafka on the shore and it's like I'm reading about the same characters. He just seems to have a specific image in his mind, perhaps himself with his ideal version of a woman. But I like his writing, and I think his take on abuse towards women by men on 1q84 was good. I mean he has a strong opinion about the matter and I didn't expect to see this view from a man.
@@AD-qq9bk to be honest, there's also that other discussion that once you've read one of his books, you've practically read them all. Lol. So you are absolutely spot on. He rearly deviates in his characterizations. 1Q48 remains one of his most revered books and what you just explained is one of the reasons. There seemed to be a bit more balance in the telling where each character had a 'purpose' so to speak (trying really hard not to spoil the book for those haven't read it but I'm sure you understand what I mean). I do enjoy his writings but more so for his aesthetic and tone of voice. After reading Sputnik Sweetheart, I stopped looking to him for deeper moral insights, least of all from a woman's perspective.
The schedule feels like a murakami character's
Only thing missing was listening to jazz and drinking whisky, atleast if she is the protagonist :-)
That was a really cool attempt! Training and then incorporating the changes into your life is really badass🔥
I love the fact that you are being honest about how you got exhausted after day 1 and not trying to show yourself so perfect
This was motivating. Thank you for documenting! Great job.
Duuuuuude. I have been a fan of Haruki Murakami for about 12 years now; he is absolutely my favorite author. Thank you for making this and doing it well! I’m jealous, I was really considering doing something similar, but I’m glad I didn’t, you killed it.
I think at the end of the day each artist needs to figure out what works for them. Making art is the easy part becoming an artist is the real challenge. It can take a long time to find your stride and to defeat all of the discouraging aspects of life.
Or maybe I’m just giving myself excuses. The war of art is a pretty good book on this stuff
This video was in my recommend and honestly didn't expect it to be so well made. I subbed the moment you told you trained to run 10k just for the challenge. Now that's dedication.
Awww thank you!
This is so cool. To even attempt this is very impressive.
This was extremely well-made. I also liked how the story flowed and how well the background score blended in. You have such a soothing tone to your voice. Keep it up girl!
Thanks a ton!
One thing I love about you is your determination and it shows every single video. Honestly just watching makes me want to work twice as hard, thank you for being a big reason for my motivation.
Aw ty, that means a lot!
I felt like the main point of 'what I talk about when I talk about running' (and even 'Novelist as a Vocation') was that habits are the key. The first months writing/running were bad for him too, but that's the thing, it becomes easier every day. Putting yourself in this specific headspace daily will make your body and mind more and more adjusted and efficient at it. I really enjoyed the video, but it would've been nice to see you try it longer, so it really becomes a habit to live this way (not that I could do it tho, that's why I would like to see it :p )
Loved the video presentation. From the choice of words, video editing to the reliability of your experience.
8mins were like a breeze.
The quality of this video is top tier and so beautifully made.
This is amazing! I really admire Murakami as a writer and in his way of living, but I always think he's like an ultra disciplined, extraordinary person, and that it must be impossible to live the kind of life he does. I felt really motivated with you trying it for a week, it must have been really tough but a great learning as well!
Gosh, It makes sense now. I've tried some productive routines but it usually goes wrong... but is because on day two I feel awful, day three too so on day 3 I tend to get an overdose on dopamine so I don't get that shift you got soo on day four I don't have the motivation to continue. Damn this didn't seem bad when I thought of it, but written is obviously nonsense how I was doing it. I'll take your example, now I understand my body needs time to accommodate. Thank you!
You and this video changed my life. Thank you so much.
Honestly this looks pretty great and I love the shots during sunset
When I read what i talk about when i talk abou running really motivated me to start running too. As an asthmatic it is really hard for me! 2021 I'm beginning that journey again. Loved your video!
I love the way you just keep going!
I enjoy your pacing, montage and speech! Keep doing!
Ohh, so nice. Thank you for trying this and uploading ❤️
the preparation for this video is admirable 👏
This is so well put together! It deserves so much more clout!
Hehe thanks!
That's amazing I have never seen anything like that ,wish you all the best hope you live a life full of health and happiness!
Norwegian wood there is magical asylum,which gives and takes you to a realm of calmness.
You motivated me. I'm actually in a dark place and your video came in suggested (thank you UA-cam algorithm?) But you actually were honest about the journey and how hard is to start a routine and a new way of living. I just wanna thank you. I send you all my support
So happy to hear that. You got this, best of luck!
I've always wondered how Murakami manages to write as much he does and now it makes sense - witout all that discipline and structure in his routine it would be impossible. Also well done for completing this as adapting to a schedule which is very different from your usual one is a challenge
Amazing video, thank you for taking the time to do this. It makes me want to read " What I Talk About When I Talk About Running " again. Bravo Mel!
Loved the video 🤍
The work you put in 🫁
Excellent video. Deserves millions of views.
At first my reaction was like “Why?” Then I’m like this is a good way of seeing and doing things differently. Life is short. You do you. If it helps then “Why not”.
I really appreciate the dedication and effort this video took. You did great!!
Extremely well made video! Glad this was recommended to me
Props to you for taking on and defeating such a daunting challenge! It’s super inspiring to see others pushing themselves out of their comfort zone, keep at it Mel! ;)
Ahhh thank you brandon!!
We absolutely love him, and now we admire you for doing this! :)
Very nice video. Nice explanation about concepts that I never knew about. Also like the production value 👍
I’m so glad your channel came up on my explore page, because this is some quality content. 👌🏻
I started waking up at 5 and doing a few people’s routines before creating my own. I really enjoy it but it’s so hard to get to sleep by 9 now that my college semester has begun. I need to prioritize work earlier in the day on my lighter schedule days.
This was so intriguing, interesting & inspiring!!!! I used to regularly run a 10k on the treadmill at the gym. God i miss it. Gyms are all closed due to lockdown & am 8 months pregnant. Cant wait to exercise properly again all i can do at the minute is walk but at least that's something! Got to work within our limitations. That's why i was glad when you listened to your body and had the nap instead of risking injuring yourself. Peace out all 😊🙏💕
I cried watching this. Thanks for sharing. :'-)
Love how motivating this video is
This is just.... unbelievable!
Great job, Mel. Great job 👏
Thank you Diya!! 😂
UA-camR ON THE RISE ALERT!!! this video was literally CHEFS KISS!
Hey, that was an amazingly refreshing video. Thank you for making this video!
Kudos for doing this! I loved your honesty and authenticity. That nap worked wonders. Proud of you for staying disciplined. Also, great shots and lighting. Running soothes our soul. Keep exercising and doing you. Beautiful vid 🙌🏽🙌🏽
You’re pretty strong! I could never be able to do this, but I really admire Haruki Murakami
Hahah thank you, and yes idk how he can keep this up for months!!
Running without music is where the beauty is.
I kinda of agree but when I was starting I really needed music to keep me cheered up, as time went by, music was replaced by thoughts
@@Hashicrea wow idk how u do that....I mean I'll feel tired really quickly if I don't involve music....and I'll stop....so can u tell u how u do it?? That'll be a great help!!
@@taetaeiamagoodboy3649 Try to concentrate on your breath and general conditions. It's like you need to associate yourself with running and start to go pace with it. But don't try too hard, it must comes itself in that form, you can understand it, in real form.
I believe in you!
No!!
@@taetaeiamagoodboy3649 which is exactly why it's good for you.
Great job! Awesome video
This is one of the best videos I've seen in a while.
Video is so beautifully made. Really loved it. And yes, it was worth it :)))))
So interesting! Murakami is my favorite author and I didn’t know about his schedule. In some ways it makes sense. He’s such a clear and confident novelist and I can see how a regular schedule helps him achieve that. Kafka on the Shore was his first novel I read. Thanks for the video! 👍
Amazing! You rock girl:) Physical activity before I write helps me so much. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos❤️
Yes, it's definitely worth the pain! You are amazing!
i am inspireddd! next month i’ll be off to the city to study and prepare for board exams. i hope i can incorporate exercise while i study 😬
Wow. You are absolutely underrated. The quality of this video (and the rest of your channel for that matter) makes me hopeful for UA-cam’s future!
By far the best compliment I’ve received today, tysm!!
So glad I was recommended this video ! Thank you for sharing. Definitely motivated to do bigger and better things with my routine 😌
It's a beautifully made video. Thanks for inspiring!
Bro--I have been waiting for a girl Matt D'avella. This is her.
damn I’m honored to be compared to him :’)
@@MelTorrefranca No joke girl. I own a media company and I think you're the real deal. The best part--your so unique of course but your brown!! Just like me--giving others a spotlight and intention that we work harder for. YASS QUEEN!
This is great inspiration to get me back into a more productive schedule. Its amazing how you did this challenge and completed it. Maybe I should try this myself lol.
Ahhh yay happy to hear that :)) we can attempt to reach a consistently productive schedule together haha
This is a true vlog. Very well made. Keep it up.
Your video has been a joy to watch. Hope you was able to incorporate part of the schedule. May your year be great
Had to sub after this one. Nice job sticking to it!
Video Production is top-level
I appreciate it!
a very well made video, beautifully done challenge! absolutely amazing work, mel.
Everything about this video is beautiful!
Very well done! You have inspired me to do the same. I think I might start slow and gradually build up to the routine. I love Murakami's novels. The man is a machine. 40 years of writing and 40 books. I love how you spent so much time in making this amazing video. It must have taken you days to edit such a well-thought of video. Well done! You got a new subscriber.
Thank you so much, I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video!! I spent a week on editing so it was quite the project haha
This is a pretty Interesting idea and I feel like you could prolly turn this into a really successful series because I would love to see another video like this!!!
Thank you!
This was amazing! Thanks for doing this challenge.
Well done. Freaking awesome job on the 10k runs damn