Kai Holloway
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I ran everyday for 60 days — here are the results
Just me and a long black road. Sunrise spills over the pavement, lighting the steam rising from my breath as my lungs burn and my feet slap out a shaky rhythm. A cool breeze brushes my face, but it doesn’t touch the pain. When I hit the end of the road, it hits me back, I still have two miles to get home. I slow to a walk, heart pumping in my chest, legs heavy with lactic acid. I’m out of shape, and the community 5K is only two months away. The thought alone makes me sick.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Motivation
I Hung From a Bar Every Day for 3 Months and This Is What Happened
For 90 days straight I hung from a bar for two minutes a day. My forearms would burn, the clock would tick slowly, and my legs would dangle loosely while gravity pulled my entire body downward. In total, that is 180 minutes of being suspended in the air. The habit sounds almost too small to matter. Yet this simple daily practice ended up being one of the most surprising and impactful things I have ever done for my body.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Longevity
Microwaved Eggs: Do They Deserve the Hate
Do microwaved eggs deserve all the hate they receive? Most people won’t even consider cooking eggs in the microwave. When you picture microwaved eggs, the image of something rubbery and flavorless comes to mind—or horror stories about exploding egg disasters. But if you cook them correctly, can they actually be a protein-packed, convenient, and even delicious meal?
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Feast
Texas State Parks Are Crazy Underrated — Here Are the 7 Best
These Texas hidden gems feature majestic mountains, dramatic canyons, deserts, sparkling lakes, and—wait even alligator-filled swamps. The parks are filled with a treasure trove of well-preserved history and world-renowned trails for hiking and biking. They also offer peaceful fishing spots and some of the most legendary rock climbing in the country—all affordable and accessible. Seriously underrated, and often completely overlooked, these parks are some of my favorite places to explore.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Wander
Beyond the Burn: How Training to Failure Rewires Your Brain
Muscles burning, arms shaking, your brain screams stop! The burn stops feeling like “burn” and goes deeper. Your vision tightens. Sounds fade. Everything in you wants to quit, not because you’re weak, but because your brain is trying to protect you.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Motivation
I went for a run and it saved my life
Just me and a long black road. Sunrise spills across the pavement, lighting up the steam rising from my breath as my lungs gasp for air and my feet pound the ground in a stuttering cadence. A cool breeze brushes my face, but it provides no relief from the pain. When I reach the end of the road, the reality hits—I still have 2 miles left to get back home. I slow to a walk, heart trying to burst out of my chest, legs heavy with lactic acid. And I realize I’m out of shape, and the annual community 5K is only two months away. Just thinking about it makes me sick.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Motivation
The Lie We Tell Ourselves: ‘I’m Not a Morning Person’
It’s six in the morning and I’m yawning out of bed again. I’m not smiling, I’m not energized, and I’m not one of those people who wants to wake up early. I’m just someone who decided a productive morning isn’t optional. I drink a glass of water, hit the floor for twenty pushups, and the fog starts to lift like I just took five shots of espresso. Ever since I started waking up early, people have called me a morning person. The truth is I’m just disciplined and built habits that make getting up early a lot easier.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Motivation
AI Is Destroying Our Brains
Overreliance on AI is silently stealing people’s ability to think and write for themselves. And it’s especially apparent in the youth. My younger brother (15) barely knows how to write properly because he constantly uses AI to write and edit his work. Teachers can’t tell the difference, and most students now see AI as a shortcut rather than a tool. The most frustrating part is nobody wants to admit it, and if we keep ignoring it, it’s already going to be too late.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in FYI
Why So Many Teens Feel Exhausted All the Time
It’s a glorious summer afternoon and I’m sitting on a park bench basking in the warm sunshine. I got most of my work done in the morning and now I’m responding to messages and taking advantage of the idyllic weather.
By Kai Hollowayabout a month ago in Motivation
