I’ve started a fairly consistent running routine, and I’m continuing my three gym sessions per week as well, assuming neither I nor my car happens to be sick. It’s not going badly, but I’m not really progressing either. Of course, two weeks isn’t a long time, but it’s long enough to decide that something needs to change. I dove a bit deeper into the topic, reviewed my own data, and I’m trying to turn it into something that might be valuable for others too.

What are you proud of from 2025? I’ll start: I didn’t kill anyone this year, which means I’ve finally broken a long streak. And I learned how to draw. I even drew this picture myself! I’m being funny, of course — I didn’t “kill” myself either, and I actually learned to draw with the help of AI. But jokes aside, what I’m truly proud of is learning how to manage stress.

Do you know what day December 21 is, Tomorrow? The winter solstice — the shortest day of the year. And this time it falls on a Sunday. How about a little challenge? Let’s call it Midwinter Marathon Madness. :) It’s a marathon walking challenge where you design your own route and take care of everything yourself. The rule is simple: start at sunrise (or after), and finish at sunset. Technically, any distance counts as completion — but since “marathon” is in the name, the real goal is, of course, 42.

Everyone is sharing something about the Christmas rush, so I don’t want to miss out on joining the “know-it-all advice-givers” either. Here come the HOLIDAYS. First of all: you don’t have to be happy about them. Some people look forward to them, some don’t, and for some they’re just days like any other. If you are looking forward to them — or feel like you should — how can you prepare?

While running today, I was thinking about what truly motivates me. Why did I head out today? Why trail running? Of course, it was completely intentional: an easy zone 2 run — 10 km, 80 minutes, sunshine, fresh air. And why? First: whenever I move outdoors, I always sleep much better that night. Second: I admit it, I’m a bit of a badge addict :) Garmin gave me a 10K badge this weekend… so of course I had to go for it.

I’ve decided to write a book in which I share the 6M Method I developed. What is the 6M Method? The 6M Method is built on six pillars. You don’t have to change everything at once — taking the first step is enough. Measure: finding balance in calories and awareness Mobility: the joy of moving freely Motor: strengthening your heart and endurance Mental: sleep, stress management, emotional balance Movement: redefining what an active life means

I also completed the 35 km Viator Tata hike with Marcsi. https://www.strava.com/activities/14435592186

In a few weeks I’ll turn fifty. Today I completed a 50 km hiking challenge. These two “fifties” resonate quite nicely together. Maybe it’s a bit sentimental… But hey — fifty is the new thirty, right? Just look at Eszter and me (even though she’s younger than I am): we’re in great physical and mental shape. Age is just a number — it’s exactly as much as you decide to attach to it.

Thank you for completing the survey. Data collection has been completed. With 123 responses, I consider this project a great success! I am very grateful! Let’s take a look at the results. 88% of respondents were women, which is consistent with my experience: women tend to pay more attention to health-related issues. Perhaps it is no coincidence that married men live longer thanks to their caring wives. In terms of age, the vast majority fall into the 40-60 age group, which is also characteristic of people over 40 paying more attention to health signs.