What I Learned From Trying (and Failing) to Out-Walk Jesus
In the last month, I’ve walked 8–10 miles a day, reversed prediabetes, raised my testosterone, tightened my waistline, and rebuilt my whole damn life.
And I STILL can’t keep up with Jesus — a man who casually walked 15–20 miles a day in sandals across rugged terrain.
Here’s what I learned from trying (and failing) to out-pace the Son of Man.
By Ian Primmer - CommonX
There’s something both humbling and hilarious about spending an entire month grinding out 8–10 miles a day — sweating on treadmills, pounding pavement, scrambling between railroad shifts, dentist appointments, gym sessions, and podcast work — only to realize… I still can’t out-walk Jesus. Not even close.
I’ve been on a total transformation arc lately. A real one. I wake up every day and go HARD — treadmill, elliptical, more steps, more miles, more cardio, more discipline than I’ve had in years. And you know what? It’s worked.
✔ I reversed prediabetes
✔ My testosterone clearly went up
✔ My waistline shrank
✔ I feel healthier, stronger, faster
✔ My confidence surged
✔ My marriage heated up
✔ People in the gym literally look twice now
But then I looked at the historical record of Jesus’ daily mileage… And man… I suddenly felt like a beginner all over again.
The Reality Check: Jesus Was Basically David Goggins in Sandals
Historians estimate Jesus walked:
15–20 miles per day. EVERY. DAY.
Across:
rugged terrain
brutal heat
mountain paths
desert roads
ancient uneven rocks
No treadmill. No cooling fans. No Nike Air Max cushioning. No Quick Dry moisture-wick socks. No Apple Watch. No electrolyte gummies.
Just leather sandals and purpose.
Meanwhile, I’m over here sweating like a sinner in July trying to squeeze in 8 miles before my dentist appointment.
My Month of Monster Mileage
Let’s be honest — I’ve been putting in WORK:
7–10 miles daily
12–14 standing hours
15,000–18,000 steps
120–150 minutes of cardio
treadmill + elliptical combos
calorie burns rivaling marathon training
I’ve watched numbers change. I’ve watched my body change. I’ve watched my MIND change.
This transformed me. But the deeper lesson wasn’t about miles… It was about discipline, consistency, and humility.
What I Learned From Trying (and Failing) to Out-Walk Jesus
1. The Body Records What the Mind Honors
Once I committed, my body responded. Fast. Stronger legs, smaller waist, cleaner blood sugar — it all happened.
2. Consistency Beats Intensity
Jesus didn’t “train.” He just walked every day. And that routine shaped His strength. Same with me.
3. Modern Life Softens Us
Even with cushioned shoes and gyms everywhere, we are nowhere near the durability of ancient people. That’s not an insult. It’s an opportunity.
4. Movement Is Spiritual
Walking clears your head. It opens your heart. It centers your spirit. It pulls your life back into alignment. No wonder Jesus did it constantly.
5. You Don’t Have to Out-Walk Jesus — Just Show Up Like He Did
The point isn’t mileage. It’s showing up every day with purpose, humility, and heart. That’s what changes you.
If Jesus Had an Apple Watch…
That thing would’ve exploded. It would’ve been like:
“STOP. YOU HAVE CLOSED YOUR RINGS UNTIL APRIL.”
or
“Congratulations, you have completed 2 months of cardio today.”
The Takeaway
I tried to out-walk Jesus. I failed beautifully.
Because the real win wasn’t beating His miles —
it was meeting myself.
It was waking up every day with intention. It was fighting for my health. It was reclaiming my discipline. It was rebuilding my body and my spirit. It was walking toward the version of me I almost forgot existed.
And that, brothers and sisters… feels holy in its own way.
Is the News Making You Fat? The Hidden Weight of Staying Informed
We thought junk food was the problem — turns out junk information might be worse. Between endless 24-hour news cycles, doom-scrolling, and political rage bait, America’s waistline is growing for reasons that have nothing to do with fast food. This isn’t about calories — it’s about cortisol, comfort, and control.
Written by Ian Primmer
Remember when watching the news meant a 30-minute update at dinner? Now it’s a full-time job. We wake up to breaking alerts, doom-scroll through lunch, and fall asleep to anchors arguing about the end of the world. And while we’re “staying informed,” something else is happening — our stress levels, eating habits, and waistlines are quietly expanding. Yes! Fox, CNN, Trump, Dems, Reps, are MAKING YOU FAT! Here’s why!
The Science Behind the Scroll
Every time we watch a shocking headline or heated debate, our bodies trigger a small stress response. Cortisol rises. Heart rate jumps. Over time, that chronic stress tells your body to store energy — just in case there’s a real threat.
Where does it store it? Right around the gut.
Add in late-night snacking while you’re watching cable chaos, and you’ve got a perfect storm of hormones and habits working against you.
News, Snacks, and the Dopamine Loop
Most people don’t realize they’re not watching the news — they’re feeding on it.
The constant outrage cycle is designed to hit the same dopamine centers that sugar and carbs do. Your brain wants more stimulation, so it pairs perfectly with comfort food. Chips. Soda. Doom-scrolling. Repeat.
It’s not just bad news — it’s addictive bad news.
When “Staying Informed” Becomes “Staying Stuck”
After a few months of daily news binges, motivation drops. You feel tired, hopeless, and convinced the world’s falling apart. So you skip the gym. You grab fast food. You call it “self-care.”
But really, it’s burnout — disguised as awareness.
We’re mistaking consumption for action.
⚡ The CommonX Challenge
Try this:
Take one week off mainstream news.
Replace that time with 30 minutes of walking, stretching, or podcasting (CommonX counts 😉).
Watch what happens to your mood, your focus, and even your appetite.
Odds are, you’ll feel lighter — mentally and physically.
Turns out, the heaviest thing we’ve been carrying isn’t our bodies… it’s the weight of the world, delivered in HD.