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Two years building a business left me stiff and out of shape. Now I document getting it all back: running, climbing, padel, rings and whatever comes next.

About Ricardo

I spent two years putting everything into my business and almost nothing into my body. This channel is the comeback, filmed honestly. I’m not chasing one sport or one look. I’m learning to enjoy movement again, and bringing people along for every early run, missed handstand and first climb.

  • 8 Ways I move Running, Stairmaster, climbing, padel, gym, yoga, handstands, rings
  • 20+ Minute videos Long-form YouTube that people actually sit through
  • 2 yrs At a desk The starting line. Everything since is on camera.
  • ///Running
  • ///Stairmaster
  • ///Climbing
  • ///Padel
  • ///Gym
  • ///Yoga
  • ///Handstands
  • ///Rings

By the numbers

Every session is tracked on my Garmin and synced to Strava, so this updates every day.

  • 405 km Run in 2026
  • 36 Runs in 2026
  • 61 Sessions logged
  • 79 hrs Spent moving
Running distance by month Last 12 months, in km
How I spend my time Hours by activity, last 90 days
  • Running 35%
  • Gym 20%
  • Padel 17%
  • Other 13%
  • Walking 13%
  • Stairmaster 3%
2026 highlights From every run logged on Strava
Longest run
21.8 km
Biggest month (July)
218.2 km
Average pace
8:17 /km
Climbed on runs
2,760 m

Updated 27 October. Follow on Strava Powered by Strava

The journey

No transformation montage. Just the real progression, the setbacks and what actually worked, one chapter at a time.

Chapter 01

The desk years

Long days, no training and a body that stopped cooperating. Where it all starts, and why I decided to change it.

  • Two years of long days at a desk
  • Baseline fitness tests on camera
  • Setting goals I could actually keep
  • Episode one of the comeback
Chapter 02

Running again

From struggling through short runs to talk-while-running vlogs and a local run club. The backbone of the channel.

  • Talk-while-running vlogs
  • Weekly runs with my local club
  • Every run logged on Strava
  • Garmin heart rate on every session

Why partner

Long-form that holds attention

20+ minute YouTube episodes where your product is used for real, not flashed for three seconds.

A story people root for

Viewers follow a real comeback. Products become part of the journey, not an ad break.

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Sports and disciplines. One creator for running, climbing, racket and gym brands.

UGC ready to use

Horizontal and vertical edits shot on action cams, ready for your channels.

How I train

Not a programme to copy, just what keeps me consistent: easy miles, strength, one skill and something fun.

  1. Mon Easy run 5–8 km, conversational pace, often filmed
  2. Tue Strength & rings Gym plus ring support and dips
  3. Wed Climbing Bouldering session with friends
  4. Thu Run club Group run with my local club
  5. Fri Mobility Yoga, stretching and handstand practice
  6. Sat Padel or long run Something social, or the week’s long run
  7. Sun Rest Walk, recover, edit the week’s video

How I approach it

  • 01
    Mostly easy

    Most runs are slow enough to talk through, which is handy when you film them.

  • 02
    Heart rate over ego

    I train by Garmin heart rate zones, not by pace, so I don’t get hurt again.

  • 03
    One skill at a time

    Handstands and rings get a little work most days instead of one big session.

  • 04
    Variety keeps it fun

    Climbing and padel count as training. Enjoying it is why I keep showing up.

What I train with

  • Watch & HRGarmin watch and chest strap
  • TrackingStrava
  • Running shoesYour current pair
  • CameraAction cam, filmed horizontal

Nothing here is sponsored yet. Brands that make it onto this list get mentioned on camera too.

Content

Long-form on YouTube is home. Short-form on Instagram, TikTok and Shorts brings new people in.

  • Talk while running

    Long-form runs where I talk through business, life and training.

  • First time trying

    New sport, zero experience, honest results.

  • Handstand diaries

    Weekly progress on the hardest skill I’m chasing.

  • Padel nights

    Matches, mistakes and banter with friends.

  • Wall sessions

    Bouldering progression from the very first grade.

  • Run club

    Group runs and race days with my local running crew.

Latest videos

Behind the scenes

Audience

Early, engaged and growing. Updated numbers and a full media kit on request.

  • YouTube — subscribers

    Primary channel. Long-form, 20+ minute episodes.

  • Instagram — followers

    Reels and stories from every session.

  • Strava — km logged

    Every run tracked and public.

  • TikTok — followers

    Short-form clips funnelling to YouTube.

  • WhoPeople restarting fitness after years of desk work
  • InterestsRunning, climbing, racket sports, calisthenics
  • WhereUK-based, with an international audience

FAQs

Everything you need to know before getting in touch.

What kind of brands do you work with?

Running shoes and apparel, sportswear, climbing and racket gear, wearables, recovery and nutrition. If it helps people move more, I’m interested.

What does a partnership look like?

Usually a dedicated or integrated segment in a long-form YouTube episode, plus short-form cut-downs for Instagram, TikTok and Shorts.

Can you create UGC without posting it?

Yes. I shoot horizontal and vertical on action cams and can deliver edited UGC for your own channels and ads.

Do you cover events and races?

Yes. Race days, run club events, product launches and trips all make strong episodes.

How do I get your rates and media kit?

Send a short email with what you have in mind and I’ll reply with the media kit, rates and latest numbers.


Brand deal, race or event invite, or a run club collab? Pick what fits and I’ll reply with my media kit and rates.