If you’re anything like us, you’re probably pretty familiar with trainer and entrepreneur Mike Thurston. Known for his impressive physique and intense workouts, Mike is a familiar face on YouTube and Instagram. But there’s one thing we’ve never seen him do in a video until now – run!
That’s all changed now though with his recent YouTube video showing him taking on his first 5K run. To tackle the challenge Mike was up at 5am to join a group run organised by his good friend George Heaton who was in Dubai for a few days promoting his Represent brand with a pop-up shop in the Mall of Emirates.
Now, we’ve seen Mike hit the gym hundreds of times, lifting weights and perfecting his physique, but running? That’s a new one! He managed to hold his own though, sticking with the group and pushing through, despite admitting at the end that he felt like he was dying halfway round the route.
But the adventure didn’t stop there. After conquering the 5K, Mike and the gang decided to give wakeboarding a try. And while it took Mike a while to get the hang of it, but once he realized it’s all about the hips, he was riding those waves like a pro.
And as if that weren’t enough, they then headed to the gym for a chest workout, proving that there’s no such thing as a rest day in Mike’s world. By starting his day at the crack of dawn, Mike managed to fit even more into his day than usual, leaving him contemplating whether early starts should become a habit in 2024.
So, there you have it – Mike Thurston’s first 5K adventure with George Heaton, a day full of fitness challenges, fun, and new experiences. Who knows what fitness feat Mike will conquer next as he races into the new year.
