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Yosef Herzog knows what commitment feels like. The 37-year-old wakes up daily at 4 a.m. to commute to the NBC studio, where he’s the senior stage manager at the TODAY show. But the early call time doesn’t derail his fitness routine and love of logging miles.
Since 2014, running has been a big part of Herzog’s life. He lost 30 pounds by putting in paces on the treadmill (and then another 30 when he added in strength training). “After I lost the weight and got in shape, I realized just how much I actually loved running,” says the native New Yorker. “I wanted to continue and see how far I could go and how fast I could get.” After less than a year, in 2015, he signed up for a 10K. He then did a half marathon, then a full marathon and today has run nine half marathons and four 26.2s.
As many runners and athletes know, being so active can up the likelihood of injury—it comes with the territory. Herzog is no exception. This past June, he had meniscus repair surgery on his right knee and was in a brace for six weeks. “It was a total lesson in restraint and willpower,” he says. “I wanted to go back immediately to the level of running I was used to, but at first, I was only cleared to walk and use the bike.” Three months later, Herzog worked up to running a mile with no pain, and after a very gradual progression over three months, he was back up to speed.   Yosef Herzog knows what commitment feels like. The 37-year-old wakes up daily at 4 a.m. to commute to the NBC studio, where he’s the senior stage manager at the TODAY show. But the early call time doesn’t derail his fitness routine and love of logging miles.
Since 2014, running has been a big part of Herzog’s life. He lost 30 pounds by putting in paces on the treadmill (and then another 30 when he added in strength training). “After I lost the weight and got in shape, I realized just how much I actually loved running,” says the native New Yorker. “I wanted to continue and see how far I could go and how fast I could get.” After less than a year, in 2015, he signed up for a 10K. He then did a half marathon, then a full marathon and today has run nine half marathons and four 26.2s.
As many runners and athletes know, being so active can up the likelihood of injury—it comes with the territory. Herzog is no exception. This past June, he had meniscus repair surgery on his right knee and was in a brace for six weeks. “It was a total lesson in restraint and willpower,” he says. “I wanted to go back immediately to the level of running I was used to, but at first, I was only cleared to walk and use the bike.” Three months later, Herzog worked up to running a mile with no pain, and after a very gradual progression over three months, he was back up to speed. Protect your home flooring—and your knees—with these cushioned gym flooring options. This move is no leisurely stroll. That extra light at the end of the day may not be so great long-term, here’s why. Who knew Kate Middleton played field hockey? CV pace has made waves in the running community. But what is it, and how can you incorporate it into your training? | |
