dude your solid stop worrying about pr now and focus on your longevity. you will hit 47. thats not a question. you need to sustain 47. the reason you think he let off is because in reality that athlete is proably dealing with much more pain from previous injurys or just over training. he may BE faster but to run that fast cost his body more. Just be easy on yourself man. 50 is already fast you WILL pr if you keep it up dont hurt yourself trying to do it too early ! but good shit either way you are already an athlete that the world is keeping their eyes on
That was a great 400 and 4x400 anchor leg. That was so great to watch and I can't wait for more content from your journey. That last chance meet is going to bring some good times. Just give it your all because that seems like it's bringing good results so far. Keep it up!
Thanks a lot man, your support through this whole process has been much appreciated. The end of season 1, as I think I am calling it, is coming up fast but I'll keep the content rolling after that. We definitely gave it our all at the end of the season and I am pumped to put out that video on Friday
congrats man! I've been following you for about a month and this was really exciting to watch. I'm a lifelong distance runner who's decided to try sprinting for the first time. As a 33 year old with no background in sprinting, your videos have been a great source of knowledge and inspiration. keep crushing it!
Thank you! Picking up sprinting is a fantastic choice, I'd love to hear how your training is going and I'm so glad to have been a resource for you. Good luck!
I saw this in person, I've watched the recording twice, and now this video is the third time, and my heart is still pounding out of my chest! I'm so happy for you guys! Great races, great PR's!
I saw that flag straight out from the pole at the gun and knew the wind was going to cost at least a half second. But you still PRd!💪😎 And that relay...WOW!
It’s been a lot of fun following you. I’m a former swimmer-turned track athlete. I’m looking to break 50 in 2025, would love to do a podcast some time to talk about training, what you’ve found to work, not work, etc. let me know if this is something you’d be interested in.
That's very true. I've taken a long break from posting shorts because I wanted to focus on long-form content instead, but I should really get back to it soon. Thanks for the suggestion!
simon how would your hand move if you dropped something and instinctively tried to catch it? that's what you need to do on hand off. slap your teammates hand with the baton they should feel the impact of the baton and close their hand naturally. but more important it should be a swift sprinting motion with your arm
Unfortunately I'm at the collegiate level so to move on I'd have to qualify for nationals, and to make it right now requires about a 47.9, so probably out of the cards for me this year!
Hi friend, I'm French so I don't understand everything you say in the videos (sorry). I would like to know, how many times per week do you train? I saw that you do a lot of speed sessions, but do you also work anaerobically?
Also if you hit 48. the key is to do it again, but it shouldn’t hurt as much staying at a higher performance level raises your ability to run even faster
Thank you! I agree, and in all honesty I TRY to run the open 400m like that. For some reason, when I am in competition, my block starts get completely messed up and I struggle to accelerate. I think I just need more practice and experience since this was my first season racing out of blocks and I only did it a "few" times between indoor and outdoor
ya I completely understand I’m the same way. I also think there’s a different level of adrenaline when ur running the 4x400 versus open 400 so my advice would be to try n learn what gets u to that mental place n try to replicate it obviously isnt the same for everyone so take that w a grain of salt. Still wish u the best!
That is very impressive. I think I ran 1:02 as an 8th grader. If you stay healthy and consistent, you could achieve some incredible things by the end of high school
Lucky for you I have them all documented on my channel under sub 48 project! Quick breakdown is speed work -> short distances long recovery, lactate work with varied distances and recoveries but usually 200s with short-ish rest or 300s with pretty long rest, slowly worked down to race pace over the year, and that's the simple version And then a lot of lifting and a bit of speed endurance like 80s, 120s, 150s I plan to make quite a few videos about 400 training in the future because I have been working as an assistant coach for my team and studying this stuff for years so maybe some of that will help you out too
The different collegiate divisions have very significantly different levels of performance. Lots of high schoolers could beat my times, for example, as you noticed, but that is because I am a D3 athlete. D3 has much looser recruiting standards and cannot offer athletic scholarships, so the athletes often are not elite. That contrasts with division 1, where the top athletes are often at the level of professional athletes before they even graduate. To be clear, though, there are some absolutely fantastic D3 athletes. It is just less common.
I agree. Something about being in a race scenario really messez up my starts, probably because I don't have much experience using block starts in races and I get nervous/overthink them, so I assume that's why the gap between my splits and my open time is so big, because obviously I get a rolling start in the 4x4 and don't have to worry about the start on the same way
Hey! Cool to hear that you're interested in running collegiately. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I like Bluffton a lot. Like any school, it has its problems and frustrating quirks. And it is really unfortunate that we don't have an indoor facility, it makes training tough when it gets cold outside (although we just partnered with another university and so we may have access to their facilities next year). My experience was that the people at Bluffton are amazing and that made it worth it for me. Especially the coaches. I don't regret going here at all
4x400 split was an absolutely shawking performance
That's a shawkingly good comment 😏
dude your solid stop worrying about pr now and focus on your longevity. you will hit 47. thats not a question. you need to sustain 47. the reason you think he let off is because in reality that athlete is proably dealing with much more pain from previous injurys or just over training. he may BE faster but to run that fast cost his body more. Just be easy on yourself man. 50 is already fast you WILL pr if you keep it up dont hurt yourself trying to do it too early ! but good shit either way you are already an athlete that the world is keeping their eyes on
Thanks for your support man. You're right I gotta stay healthy and consistent and I intend to do both of those things! I appreciate your kind words
Love the feel of coming from behind in a 4x4. The extra adrenaline always had me split under 50 even though my solo 4s were mostly in the 52,53 range.
Couldn't agree more, the adrenaline was absolutely insane. There's nothing like the energy from a 4x4
15:01 could not agree more!! It is so exciting to watch! That was incredible! 🔥
Thank you so much! It's probably my new favorite race
Let’s gooo 💪
Thanks for watching! 💪🏻💪🏻
good work boy keep it up!!
That was a great 400 and 4x400 anchor leg. That was so great to watch and I can't wait for more content from your journey. That last chance meet is going to bring some good times. Just give it your all because that seems like it's bringing good results so far. Keep it up!
Thanks a lot man, your support through this whole process has been much appreciated. The end of season 1, as I think I am calling it, is coming up fast but I'll keep the content rolling after that. We definitely gave it our all at the end of the season and I am pumped to put out that video on Friday
congrats man! I've been following you for about a month and this was really exciting to watch. I'm a lifelong distance runner who's decided to try sprinting for the first time. As a 33 year old with no background in sprinting, your videos have been a great source of knowledge and inspiration. keep crushing it!
Thank you! Picking up sprinting is a fantastic choice, I'd love to hear how your training is going and I'm so glad to have been a resource for you. Good luck!
All that hard work is paying off Simon!! Keep it up, and you will definitely reach sub 48!! I love watching these videos!
Finally! I really appreciate the support, thank you and thanks for watching!
Lets go you finally did it, congratulations. Keep it up
I really appreciate the support 🙏🏻
Congrats! The work is paying off. Keep it up and you will need a new project soon after blazing through the 48 second barrier, for sure!
That would be awesome, I really hope so. Thanks for your continued support!
I saw this in person, I've watched the recording twice, and now this video is the third time, and my heart is still pounding out of my chest! I'm so happy for you guys! Great races, great PR's!
At least it's not just me 😬. Thank you so much!
Let’s go!! Jack and I will be keeping up, so keep killing it haha!
Glad to hear it! Thanks my man
LETS GET IT. running rn bouta watch this after
How did your running go?
I saw that flag straight out from the pole at the gun and knew the wind was going to cost at least a half second. But you still PRd!💪😎
And that relay...WOW!
Yeah weather conditions weren't exactly on our side 😅. Thanks a lot!
🦾 Great work bro and good luck with the rest of your season
Thanks man I appreciate it!
Awesome video
Thanks for watching!
Congrats dude!
Thanks a lot!
Congrats bro! 48 Incoming.
Thanks man! Even if not this season I'll get it one day. I appreciate the support!
It’s been a lot of fun following you. I’m a former swimmer-turned track athlete. I’m looking to break 50 in 2025, would love to do a podcast some time to talk about training, what you’ve found to work, not work, etc. let me know if this is something you’d be interested in.
you should make 4x4 and open 4 shorts. They would be very succesfull and people love watching 400m events
That's very true. I've taken a long break from posting shorts because I wanted to focus on long-form content instead, but I should really get back to it soon. Thanks for the suggestion!
dude, that anchor leg was insane
Thanks a lot man! Had to show up for my team 💪🏻 no way I was gonna lose our spot
simon how would your hand move if you dropped something and instinctively tried to catch it? that's what you need to do on hand off. slap your teammates hand with the baton they should feel the impact of the baton and close their hand naturally. but more important it should be a swift sprinting motion with your arm
Big w
Wooo!
great work man! I think a sub 50 should get you to states
Unfortunately I'm at the collegiate level so to move on I'd have to qualify for nationals, and to make it right now requires about a 47.9, so probably out of the cards for me this year!
@@SimonShawk5 oh, theres always next year though!
w, sub 50 is huge
Thank you! Took me long enough but I made it there eventually 😅
Hi friend, I'm French so I don't understand everything you say in the videos (sorry). I would like to know, how many times per week do you train? I saw that you do a lot of speed sessions, but do you also work anaerobically?
Also if you hit 48. the key is to do it again, but it shouldn’t hurt as much staying at a higher performance level raises your ability to run even faster
that 4x400 was solid I think getting out that hard should be ur race strategy for the open 400
Thank you! I agree, and in all honesty I TRY to run the open 400m like that. For some reason, when I am in competition, my block starts get completely messed up and I struggle to accelerate. I think I just need more practice and experience since this was my first season racing out of blocks and I only did it a "few" times between indoor and outdoor
ya I completely understand I’m the same way. I also think there’s a different level of adrenaline when ur running the 4x400 versus open 400 so my advice would be to try n learn what gets u to that mental place n try to replicate it obviously isnt the same for everyone so take that w a grain of salt. Still wish u the best!
At this rate you're going to be running 47s in no time.
I hope so, that would feel absolutely unreal!
I ran my first 400m dash this season as a 8th grader and ran a 56.8
That is very impressive. I think I ran 1:02 as an 8th grader. If you stay healthy and consistent, you could achieve some incredible things by the end of high school
What workouts? I want to achieve this lmao.
Lucky for you I have them all documented on my channel under sub 48 project!
Quick breakdown is speed work -> short distances long recovery, lactate work with varied distances and recoveries but usually 200s with short-ish rest or 300s with pretty long rest, slowly worked down to race pace over the year, and that's the simple version
And then a lot of lifting and a bit of speed endurance like 80s, 120s, 150s
I plan to make quite a few videos about 400 training in the future because I have been working as an assistant coach for my team and studying this stuff for years so maybe some of that will help you out too
I feel like instead of floating to the two you need to get out some more and trust your training
That's definitely possible and I've actually been thinking about that myself some. I'll keep it in mind!
I didn’t know a 50 second 400 m was college level what
The different collegiate divisions have very significantly different levels of performance. Lots of high schoolers could beat my times, for example, as you noticed, but that is because I am a D3 athlete. D3 has much looser recruiting standards and cannot offer athletic scholarships, so the athletes often are not elite. That contrasts with division 1, where the top athletes are often at the level of professional athletes before they even graduate. To be clear, though, there are some absolutely fantastic D3 athletes. It is just less common.
Do I hear low 49 next meet ?!?!!?
Unfortunately I may not get to run any more open 400s this year 😅 but we will see! At the very least, hopefully my relay splits will keep dropping
Based off relay split u should be running low 49 in open
I agree. Something about being in a race scenario really messez up my starts, probably because I don't have much experience using block starts in races and I get nervous/overthink them, so I assume that's why the gap between my splits and my open time is so big, because obviously I get a rolling start in the 4x4 and don't have to worry about the start on the same way
Is this high-school?...
You need to learn how to float, practice by bounding.
Shame you can’t grow, 47 isn’t going to get you anywhere bro only with hurdles in
hey i’m a senior in hs and looking to run track in college, i talked to the track coach. bluffton a bit and i was wondering how you like the school?
Hey! Cool to hear that you're interested in running collegiately. It was one of the best decisions I ever made.
I like Bluffton a lot. Like any school, it has its problems and frustrating quirks. And it is really unfortunate that we don't have an indoor facility, it makes training tough when it gets cold outside (although we just partnered with another university and so we may have access to their facilities next year).
My experience was that the people at Bluffton are amazing and that made it worth it for me. Especially the coaches. I don't regret going here at all