Dude is awesome with getting people out and creating content like this but the forced personality and humor kinda makes him insufferable IMO. Followers and social media make you do weird things...
Did your hear that he said coach?! don't you think that maybe coach has stopwatch?! DID YOU SEE THAT NICK WAS MATCHING HIMSELF?! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DUDE?! EDIT: OK BOOMER
Even sub 4:20 runners are super rare if you're just looking in some local area. Odds of anything below 4:15 would be so small lol. And even if someone whos PR is 4:15 would probably still run 5-10 seconds slower in this event
Had a blast running this! First time running a timed mile in a loooong time. Happy with my sub 5 effort as a newly minted 40 year old. Gonna train up for another attempt this year, aiming to get back in to the 4:40's.
@@Mike-Migliaccio Thanks, I was very pleased. I have a 4:28 PR from 20 years ago, but I'm working hard to not hold myself to that standard! Good luck with your running goals.
@@SethGeoghegan I have a best I made 20 years ago at 6:28 but I never really trained that hard. At 43 I started running again but after it started to hurt like hell I stopped like a wimp. I'm 45 now and want to get back into it! 1st goal is sub 7 :)
RedbirdEagle they started this 1 mile race in Raleigh NC 6 years ago. It is now a huge event called the Sir Walter mile. Crazy that it just started as a mile challenge at the local high school. ua-cam.com/video/EaYpGvxpAE4/v-deo.html
Nick: What size are you? Andrew: uh size 8 1/2 Nick: this will do it Andrew: Really? Nick: it will do it Andrew: Really? That kid was NOT expecting him to have kid feet. lol
@@Relax_Rombey no but yes i run 20 minute 5 k less then 6 minute mile 2:20s 800 meter mid late 50s 400 meter under 25 200 meter early 11 100 meter lol that my best rn i could do somewhere around 6 minute
Great event! Everyone there made it look so graceful I gotta say it looks like a trot, but in actuality you all are basically sprinting. Running a 4 min kilometer is hardwork, let alone a MILE.
I ran track in high school 40 years ago and I still don't understand how a human being can run a half mile in 1:42... haven't run much since but you've inspired me to start training again. Thank you.
Tf, I can barely run a 9 minute mile, *everyone* in the comments can apparently run a 4 and a half minute mile lmao *edit: just ran a 7:15 :) I'm gonna aim for 5 lol
7 is a pretty decent time, these people are actual runners. I’d keep that 7 minute but make sure you can keep that pace for 3-5 miles and it would be pretty safe to say you’re a healthy person. Most people can’t even run a 9 minute mile.
WTF?! The kid is like 10 and did a 5:50.... 7:30 6:50 At 1209m, he is at 4:27 (Banged out the last 400m in 1:23) He should be a 4:10 guy by graduation...full scholarship incoming. Gotta be stellar for his age in the 8 & the 4 (probably the 200, too). ...or he is 13 & really short, LOL.
That was fun. I hope the kids that attend that school realize how fortunate they are to have a stadium, an awesome track and turf field. They are blessed.
Konnor Paris You are many years behind the times, runners can win prizes and even cash as long as it doesn’t exceed their total expenses, which includes travel, rehab, shoes, whatever. Those shoes are no problem whatsoever
Nick Symmonds:
Has high quality camera
Has cameraman
Litterally has a fricking drone
*Doesn't have a stopwatch*
Haha
Dude is awesome with getting people out and creating content like this but the forced personality and humor kinda makes him insufferable IMO.
Followers and social media make you do weird things...
Last Phage - Clash Royale lol
Did your hear that he said coach?!
don't you think that maybe coach has stopwatch?!
DID YOU SEE THAT NICK WAS MATCHING HIMSELF?!
WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DUDE?!
EDIT: OK BOOMER
Lol
Dang that commentator is good looking.
so hot right now!!!
Lmfaoooo
AJ 's so good at commentating , I shot air balls just being defended by the sound of his voice. No hundy for me!
AJ Lapray dare we ask how TMo went? That man was in the hurt locker with a lap to go 😬
lol
Everyone runs a mile under six minutes most around five and a half. Me runs a 8 minute mile me: think I did pretty good
I run a 9:30 mile but it doesn't matter cause im a varsity thrower
Most people definitely don’t run under 6 lol. 5:30 will finish top half of a freshman meet
Jack Wilson there are so many people who run around 5:30ish
@@em0cor31 I think I was able to run under 5:30 when I was about 12
My friend (13) did a 5.25 1500m
10K on the track, winner gets Nick's firstborn child.
lol
xD
Nick Symmonds I mean, you didn’t say no :)
Rice bruh
@@rice1298 dude why would he do that
Nick is a class act. This man ran a sub 1:43 8 years ago then started his own business. Solid humble man, would love to grab a beer with him one day!
Thank you! I’m always down to grab a beer!!
jolteon43 he also ran a 3:56 mile a long time ago
This is a Nick Symmonds burner account lmao
Nick you should hold a full meet for subscribers. 100m all the way up to 5,000m or 10,000m it would make for a great set of videos
That would be so much fun!!!
Yoo make it an event I would fly out for that shit
Nick Symmonds make itike a track meet. 200m 400m 800m 1mile 2 mile oh and 100m. That would be so dope to watch.
100m why so far? I would be up for entering the 3m
Team Nick Symmonds.
Everyone: runs 5 minute mile
Me: runs 12 minute mile on a good day
YES
Felt
Are you a runner?
Gabbi Moreno meeee
M
@@willtay6550 no not at all
I was so hoping some super fast dude was gonna show up with a sub 4:00 and dominate. Would’ve been hilarious.
Even sub 4:20 runners are super rare if you're just looking in some local area. Odds of anything below 4:15 would be so small lol. And even if someone whos PR is 4:15 would probably still run 5-10 seconds slower in this event
*Hicham El-Gerrouj shows up*
They’re not olympians wtf 🤡
@@africalovesbait he would probably run over 4 minutes because he’s getting old
Literally started watching this guy like yesterday and I’m already hooked to his vids.
thank you for watching my videos!!!! appreciate you
I am so hooked I have a subscription of rungum 👍👍👍
He make running so fun
Had a blast running this! First time running a timed mile in a loooong time. Happy with my sub 5 effort as a newly minted 40 year old. Gonna train up for another attempt this year, aiming to get back in to the 4:40's.
THANK YOU for coming out to run with us Seth!!
Sub 5 at 40! That’s awesome man, how I’m trying to stay as I age!
@@Mike-Migliaccio Thanks, I was very pleased. I have a 4:28 PR from 20 years ago, but I'm working hard to not hold myself to that standard! Good luck with your running goals.
@@SethGeoghegan I have a best I made 20 years ago at 6:28 but I never really trained that hard. At 43 I started running again but after it started to hurt like hell I stopped like a wimp. I'm 45 now and want to get back into it! 1st goal is sub 7 :)
@@geometricart7851 Thant's a fantastic goal, make it happen! With consistent effort, I'm confident you can make a go of it.
I'm a 4:19 guy, but I'm on the East Coast. Maybe some real athlete in my neck of the woods will "franchise" Nick's cool idea.
that is a GREAT personal best!!!
Mines 4:20, talk about getting smoked in a second ::)
RedbirdEagle they started this 1 mile race in Raleigh NC 6 years ago. It is now a huge event called the Sir Walter mile. Crazy that it just started as a mile challenge at the local high school.
ua-cam.com/video/EaYpGvxpAE4/v-deo.html
@@nickgale9095 you can not bet me in the 400m 1:10
@@FullTiltGame can you bet me
Nick: What size are you?
Andrew: uh size 8 1/2
Nick: this will do it
Andrew: Really?
Nick: it will do it
Andrew: Really?
That kid was NOT expecting him to have kid feet. lol
Wait I'm 8 1/2 I should've raced it
Uh I’m 13 and have a size 12.
"We're about the same size" - lol what does that even mean. Even half a size too small/big will be horrible to run in
Acer PAJ same lol
@Hatersgotohell I'm 5'11 and I wear a 9
This video is shorter than how long kids in my P.E. class take to run the mile
Lol same but im a runner 😂😂😂😅
hanphil noffz so your slow
@@Relax_Rombey no but yes i run 20 minute 5 k less then 6 minute mile 2:20s 800 meter mid late 50s 400 meter under 25 200 meter early 11 100 meter lol that my best rn i could do somewhere around 6 minute
TrqHardPvP lol
ima 13 y/o and i run a sub 5 and i’m like 3 minutes faster than everyone else in my grade 😂
Me to myself: hey that kinda looks like Andrew Payton
Nick: what’s your name
Andrew: Andrew Payton
Is it the same "Elite runner Andrew Payton" as I'm imagining?
iBatL who lol
Is it this guy? ua-cam.com/video/og5ryRvCCQw/v-deo.html
he ran really well!!
iBatL that’s him, we run in the same district and he wins pretty much everything
I’m an unborn fetus and my pb in a mile is -00:01
lol
Fionn Barrett19 😂. Fast for a fetus!
Fionn Barrett19 pathetic
Thats slow
You forgot to say “is that good”??
that moment when you realize people have run that pace for a full marathon
"People", those guys are not human, they run so fast that their body literally begs them to stop, but they don't
If u relax u can do it its like when u relax while running u dont feel tje pain
Imagine if Nick was in his prime and he ran this race... Pretty much a 0% chance of winning for anyone, unless you're an olympic athlete lol
Yeah because he himself was an Olympian (you literally stated the obvious)
@@user-eu5gu2sj2u You literally stated the obvious by explaining my obvious statement... smh
@@baskeplaye009 obviously
damn you're smart
A. Damn you’re dumb
That was some of the best commentary I’ve heard in a while imo. Congrats to everybody who competed
5:00
"How bad does it hurt?"
"A bit."
"OkAYy"
Nick: "I'll be setting up a lot more races with them this year,"
CoViD-19: "I'm about to destroy this man's whole career".
Some kids in my PE class can’t run a mile in under 10 min, some can’t even jog two laps...
Charlotte Freymann ur in grade 7 tho...
Stellabum and..? Shouldn’t it be easy for middle schoolers to run?
Charlotte Freymann they aren’t nearly as developed, take a look at a grade 7 record vs a grade 11 record per se.
Stellabum under 10 min is pretty easy
Charlotte Freymann i mean they’ll improve :) I went from a 11:48 to a 7:45 from 7th to 9th grade
1500m is superior to the mile race. Why? If you run 69 seconds per lap, your time will 4:20 on a 400m track 😂
George Shoemaker Can you show the math for that? Because I checked it and it did not equal 4:20
@@jacobs3614 Alright you got me. It's 69.333 pace per lap gets you to 4:20
(69.333/400)*1500 = 260s or 4m20s
George Shoemaker Oh I see, that’s close enough
Such good vibes from this!
Nick: winner gets Nike ZoomX
Me: First of all, what size.
Others: wohoo let’s go.
Me: you guys don’t care about size? Wow....
Count me in next time!!
I’m shooting to run 4:25 on Saturday to qualify for our regionals ✔️ we will see how it goes!
Im pretty sire ur the richest roblox player or am i wrong
oh hi link again..
U will beat everyone by spending Robux
Pay 2 win
Ayo that’s great that u don’t just grind roblox and you actually have a life unlike other gaming youtubers keep running
Great event! Everyone there made it look so graceful I gotta say it looks like a trot, but in actuality you all are basically sprinting. Running a 4 min kilometer is hardwork, let alone a MILE.
we all came to COMPETE! Was a ton of fun
Nobody:
Me and the homies style in 6th grade: 0:58
I ran track in high school 40 years ago and I still don't understand how a human being can run a half mile in 1:42... haven't run much since but you've inspired me to start training again. Thank you.
Super consistent, too. Nice job!
Great race, was a lot of fun to get out there and get it done. Thanks Nick!
Tf, I can barely run a 9 minute mile, *everyone* in the comments can apparently run a 4 and a half minute mile lmao
*edit: just ran a 7:15 :)
I'm gonna aim for 5 lol
isayuh I know, it drives me crazy. But at least we are all unique. 👌🏻
Right i’ve been running for like a month now at 9 minutes but then again I’ve been going slow to build up stamina
Lol I dunno guys I tried my first yesterday and averaged around a second or two per lap, is that good???
Everybody runs under 4 or 5 minutes and I can barely run under 13 minutes last time I ran I got 12:00 minutes
7 is a pretty decent time, these people are actual runners. I’d keep that 7 minute but make sure you can keep that pace for 3-5 miles and it would be pretty safe to say you’re a healthy person. Most people can’t even run a 9 minute mile.
This was dope! A great way to get the community out to have some fun and take part in a race.
WTF?! The kid is like 10 and did a 5:50....
7:30
6:50
At 1209m, he is at 4:27
(Banged out the last 400m in 1:23)
He should be a 4:10 guy by graduation...full scholarship incoming.
Gotta be stellar for his age in the 8 & the 4 (probably the 200, too). ...or he is 13 & really short, LOL.
I was 11 at the time, 12 now! Lol!
i’m 14 and ran a 5 28 is that good
That was fun. I hope the kids that attend that school realize how fortunate they are to have a stadium, an awesome track and turf field. They are blessed.
8:20 ahahahaha that killed me, love you Nick
haha love you too! Wouldn't be the first time I've puked after a race lol
Nick is a legend for setting things up like this. just amazing!
Love a good race! It was really my pleasure.
WHAT A RACE!!! Check out my new eBook, How to Be a Better Runner: www.nicksymmonds.com/product-page/how-to-be-a-better-runner
Come to isreal
Not watching anymore as I can't enter the competitions from Ireland. That's a lie, I'm gonna watch them all. Keep her lit.
Sadly enough you have to live in the US, bad news for me from the netherlands 😭
I loved this!
@@DanielsHikingAdventures US is BIG, most of us that live here can't get to Oregon.
Just love how Nick brings the community together!
“We got Nick leading the pack. Sorta, kinda not characteristic of him”
😂
Sit and Kick FTW!! 🙌
Keep doing these types of videos, I haven’t even watched it yet and I’m soooo excited
I will!!!
I have ran 30 days before. But my father ran over, 5 years and 2 months. Running is fun.
I agree! I've been running since i was 13. That is an impressive streak by your father!
@@nicksymmonds A good motivator for running is, Joan Benoit Samuelson. She is a family friend.
Have you ran with Joan Benoit Samuelson, before?
Terrific vid Nick. You are such a great ambassador for the sport. Keep em' coming!
The only UA-cam channel where I will actually like the video when they tell me to
Thank you!!!
@@nicksymmonds Haha same! One of like 3 for me.
Nick, you’re a great ambassador for the running community. Your videos always put a smile on my face and inspire me to lace em up.
Thank you Mark!!
The camera guy is a genius
He really is!!
Really Great Job Nick. Can definitely feel the love energy and fun you bring.
Thank you!
Awesome! You should host your own track meet in the United States!
I SHOULD! That would be so much fun
@Nick Symmonds if you do have a 400m race and I’ll be there (my PR is :59)
That's fast, awesome runners! Fun to watch💯🤙🏼
Whilst pacekeeping migbt be the most important, watching and running that final stretch will always pump me up.
I LIVE for the final 100m!!
The more the views should subscribe..... This is dope... Plus the cameras used are dope 👌👌👌👌❤️
8:34 "Beat 'em up a little bit"
EXACTLY
Don't just put them on the shelf ...
But the dude does a 4:30...I am guessing he would use 'em.
Nick - really nice to see you enjoying running and sharing that enjoyment with us commoners:)
Looks like you’re still in great shape Nick. Must have been an absolute monster when you were hitting under 4 minutes.
haha the commentator “I have no idea what the time is but we’re having fun” lmaoo yes
Video title: running a mile for Nike next%
Sees guy with a pair of them on
Once again a great video! Such a positive influence in the running community!
Thank you Ron!!
6:01 I really don’t like it when slower people stay in lane 1. It’s annoying having to go around
Raxism agreed ✅
Raxism it’s basically common sense that if you go slow you stay in the right lanes
Chef Larry yeah but some people just don’t like to do that
Raxism no?
Bighaney Productions I’m agreeing with your original point
Nick Symmonds is a good guy, I like seeing former Olympians getting involved with the people and promoting a good sport. Thanks maaaaaaaaate
ikr he's really humble towards other people
absolutely my pleasure!!
*doesnt pad out the video to make it 10 minutes*
“Because that’s what hero’s do”
8:20 that how I always feel after running, except you can erase that "just kidding"
Just realize the little kid got 5 something imagine him older
Nick...love your videos and achievements. Amateur 5k and 10k runner for last 21 years. Respect !!
I absolutely love your video’s Nick. I wanna get myself a pair of Vaporfly’s but they are so expensive rip. Keep on your great video’s!
hope you win the sweepstakes!!
Nick Symmonds Well I am from Belgium so not from the USA, so that means i can’t compete sadly. Thanks for responding man!
The shoes don't make the runner Anliv just remember that :)
@@geometricart7851 yeah but in the next % case it does kinda
Everyone ran well we should appreciate everyones hardwork..
Yes!!
LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BABY!!!!
man I wish i could come and race you guys! seems so fun. such an inspiration Nick! keep up the greatness!
I can’t enter the giveaway bc I don’t live in America
sorry, this one is US only
@@nicksymmonds about time you come to the uk
the same :(
@@nicksymmonds Another shout out for a visit to the UK....
You are awsome man, showing kids the sport in a fun way 👊👊👊
Come up to Seattle! It’s close to where you are, running community is great here
Who else immediately paused, "smashed" that like button and played again. Thanks for the heads up Nick!
Haha thank you Marcelo!!
It’s so weird to see my home state actually get attention. I love it.
That was a good run Nick. You ran 4:39. You were 9 seconds behind your winner.
To the average fan 4:30-4:40 doesn't seem impressive but that's great! I'm surprised Nick can flash a 4:39 from watching his other videos
I was pleased with it!
I love this channel. You are so engaging and inspiring.
RIP this man’s amateur status
Konnor Paris You are many years behind the times, runners can win prizes and even cash as long as it doesn’t exceed their total expenses, which includes travel, rehab, shoes, whatever. Those shoes are no problem whatsoever
@@jefffawcett Spot on Jeff!
This video is dope! Kinda like the videos Deestroying makes, except for track, there needs to be more videos like these!
4:03 I was a mile runner in Highschool, but man, nowadays I'd be right there with her lol
It’s lovely how Nick only has about a hundred thousand subs but his sub community is going strong!
The running community is passionate and loyal!!
i’m 14 standing at 5’4 and i wear a men’s shoe size 10 lmao
Jakobi White yeah so idk y those boys got small feet
I'm 6 at 6'6 and wear size 3
cosmik bot that’s wild
akaLesion [TMSO] bruh. I have really small feet, I’ve been told that so many times. I’m 12, 5’3 and I wear a size 5.
@@chiefchasers dang bruh, I'm 2 at 6'8 and I wear size 69
Man that kid that did 5:50 was very impressive, I do 6 even giving 80%. Amazing job and great video.
when every competion is America base and you live in NZ f’s in the chat
Chris Dryden another kiwi runner here!
I am fast boi.
Nick is a smart business man but also good at bringing the community together. Keep it up man!
Thank you Austin!!
I need to get up to Oregon to run in one of these. Much love from the Lake Tahoe Basin
Thanks Mitch!!
You know those times when your running in gym and then there's 10 seconds left and your gym teachers tell you to run but then your dying😂😂😂
I liked to do this race with you, but im all the way from belgium so thats not possible.
Believe in yourself a little more and you can do it
This day was such a blast! Thank you Nick and AJ and Tanner! Great job everybody! 💪
So much fun!!!
I clicked thinking it'd be a normal race: winner being 5 ish and the slowest maybe 9 min
*i was so wrong*
Was a great race!!
Awesome video! Your channel is quickly becoming my favorite on UA-cam.
Technically, they ran 9 meters too short since 1 mile is 4 rounds + 9 meters
Not on an 440 yard track 🤓
These are such positive, fun videos! Gonna start buying run gum for that caffeine and to support Nick!
Plot twist:
He was mugged as SOON as he left.
Loving your videos and how you inspire others to fitness. Favorite video yet, beats the chicken video by a mile... lol
Ran 5:03 and wasn't feeling the best.
Nick, Great Endorsing Track and Field! You are a Superstar!!!🏆💯🥇
A mile in 04:30 😳😳 that’s insane I can only do it in 8 minutes rip
SmellsLikeKet I have never ran one mile without another mile after it, it takes me 16 mins to run two miles so we run at the same pace cool!
Lyla Craig lol yeah I’m trying to get my time down at least a minute n a half within a couple weeks
Smokin Nick... That Was Fun and I Wasn't Running... 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥
Thank you Mike!
So for the women it had to be like Molly Huddle showing up to challenge.
Super entertaining. I’m not a runner but the video idea was compelling. And I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I wish I could've been there
next time!!
Entertaining and good influence on the young Nick !
Keep it up 👍