I wore ALPHAFLYS for 24 HOURS STRAIGHT (unboxing + review)

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2020
  • What a unique shoe! My honest opinion, this shoe is made for one thing and one thing only, ROAD RACING. If you want to get your hands on them, I'm giving away a brand new pair. Click here to enter for a chance to win them: rungum.com/pages/alphafly-swe...
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    Nick holds a degree in biochemistry from Willamette University. He is also an Eagle Scout, a published author, and an accomplished fly fisherman and mountaineer.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 745

  • @nicksymmonds
    @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +201

    TFW your wife won't let you sleep in the bed because you refuse to take your Alphaflys off!! 😂 If you want a pair, click here to enter for a chance to win a brand new pair of Nike Alphaflys: rungum.com/pages/alphafly-sweepstakes

    • @thibaultsantens5008
      @thibaultsantens5008 4 роки тому +13

      Rip Europe

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +15

      @@thibaultsantens5008 sorry, will have an international giveaway coming soon!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +5

      @UCQaz-j7IXdxj-hbK528ERRg Hello Edward!

    • @edwardharrison8092
      @edwardharrison8092 4 роки тому +3

      Thx u for u reply

    • @eliisthebest9830
      @eliisthebest9830 4 роки тому +3

      Nick: there not the best shoes for the track
      Me: I would wear them every day

  • @ethancurnow3868
    @ethancurnow3868 4 роки тому +499

    You should do a “running a mile every hour for a day” challenge

    • @owenthornton287
      @owenthornton287 4 роки тому +36

      That would be awesome. That plus in a different shoe EVERY hour! Haha

    • @SamMartinPeakPerformance
      @SamMartinPeakPerformance 4 роки тому +7

      yeah i'd love to see that too

    • @John...44...
      @John...44... 3 роки тому +8

      Not the hardest challenge though 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @DHormone
      @DHormone 3 роки тому

      @@John...44... ua-cam.com/video/EvT5XS7j-Dc/v-deo.html

    • @John...44...
      @John...44... 3 роки тому +1

      @@DHormone 👍🏼 watched that before, good video

  • @darthrambo1454
    @darthrambo1454 4 роки тому +14

    Thanks for the videos and inspiration Nick! I used to run the 800 in high school but I was never very good. My best was only a 2:05.
    Your career and now your videos have inspired me to start exercising and running again. Keep up the good work!

  • @nickmoule9792
    @nickmoule9792 4 роки тому +103

    Remember watching your career love to see you on UA-cam now

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +13

      thanks for following my career!

    • @thechriswrobelexperience1809
      @thechriswrobelexperience1809 4 роки тому +3

      Looking forward to the comparison between the 2 shoes. I also have followed your whole career. Masters sprinter from Canada!

  • @SQUALOio
    @SQUALOio 4 роки тому +64

    Finally someone who stresses the importance of sleep even if it means to go to sleep very early. 6 months ago I decided to remove my daily alarm. My life has improved so much! Thank you Nick 💪🏼

    • @jamesongaertner9416
      @jamesongaertner9416 4 роки тому +5

      That’s true. Although I live in Texas, so even getting up at 6am it can be super hot. I often set my alarm, run, shower and then go back to bed. Even if you have to get up early, get enough sleep.

    • @Kwildcat13
      @Kwildcat13 4 роки тому +5

      You guys must not have kids lol 😂 I’m up at 430 to run long . Shorter days 530 or 6 but my kids are always up at 630 am regardless. I go to bed when they do at 730 /8 the latest .. just so I can get sleep too

  • @pjohnnyboy7
    @pjohnnyboy7 4 роки тому +4

    I think it’s awesome how this guy was(is!) literally one of the best runners in the world and can just transition into being an entrepreneur with a great UA-cam channel. Each video better than the last!

  • @LarsRR
    @LarsRR 4 роки тому +295

    I once wore Alphaflys for 24 hours...
    It took me only 23 hours.

    • @geoffreyaronejr.5325
      @geoffreyaronejr.5325 4 роки тому +5

      Lmao

    • @KOKOBC
      @KOKOBC 3 роки тому +11

      Only people with big brain will understand

    • @kh3ddy376
      @kh3ddy376 3 роки тому +2

      23 hours to put them?

    • @KOKOBC
      @KOKOBC 3 роки тому +9

      Kh3DDy no he’s saying that a day will go by 4% faster since Nike advertises that you will run 4 percent faster, this is why you need a big brain to understand

    • @kh3ddy376
      @kh3ddy376 3 роки тому +2

      @@KOKOBC But it's next% not 4. I havn't seen the ad so... I couldn't know.

  • @JordanThomasmedia
    @JordanThomasmedia 4 роки тому +55

    This needed a “squishy” counter! Always can count on you to bring a unique perspective to running! And shoutout to the Mrs for letting you wear those on date night. My wife would have also put me in the other room. No way she would let me sleep in the bed. And yeah do the compare 🙌🏾

  • @spencerbrooks8731
    @spencerbrooks8731 4 роки тому +105

    Nike need to make some mattresses!!🏃‍♂️😴

    • @brandonwhite9270
      @brandonwhite9270 3 роки тому +1

      That’s literally what I’ve been thinking

  • @Al-vf5oq
    @Al-vf5oq 4 роки тому

    Appreciate all you do Nick!

  • @shondoherty1716
    @shondoherty1716 4 роки тому

    Really like the vids man encouraged me to start hittin the track and run more

  • @nobleboutin7808
    @nobleboutin7808 4 роки тому

    So much love for your fans, followers and subscribers!!! Appreciate you, Nick!

  • @calebnunn5644
    @calebnunn5644 4 роки тому +1

    Love your videos Nick! Keep up the great work

  • @JackFlood
    @JackFlood 4 роки тому +115

    AlphaFlys are real life cheat code for running

    • @thetwister7224
      @thetwister7224 4 роки тому +2

      Finally a way to run faster without training

    • @synergybs1347
      @synergybs1347 3 роки тому

      It's like "cheating allowed" in minecraft

    • @adityavishwajitsingh1052
      @adityavishwajitsingh1052 3 роки тому +1

      @@thetwister7224 u won't be able to run fast even with alphafly if u don't train

    • @thetwister7224
      @thetwister7224 3 роки тому

      @@adityavishwajitsingh1052 I know it was a joke

  • @holabradfamily
    @holabradfamily 4 роки тому +10

    5:50 As an extremely short person, these 8 seconds are very relatable

  • @amazingearth7913
    @amazingearth7913 4 роки тому +40

    Hey everyone, I just want to recommend Nick's Company Run Gum as they are great for any sport and don't leave you with a puddle in your stomach

  • @kylesheehan7504
    @kylesheehan7504 4 роки тому

    Another great video Nick!!!!

  • @pjrichfart1117
    @pjrichfart1117 4 роки тому +1

    Keep up the great content Nick.

  • @griffinklein5662
    @griffinklein5662 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome vid- keep up the great work!!

  • @YayYay-fo5sv
    @YayYay-fo5sv 4 роки тому

    I love the video Nick!😀👍

  • @HMartindeCampo
    @HMartindeCampo 3 роки тому +12

    “5 minute pace is my “tempo pace”⁉️😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

  • @jordannorton1795
    @jordannorton1795 4 роки тому +1

    Haha great vid as usual man. Awesome that you don’t take yourself too seriously and are down to do goofy stuff like this.

  • @lsisak7651
    @lsisak7651 2 роки тому

    Ha! Love it! My pair is coming Thursday and I'm pumped!

  • @Mixsoul
    @Mixsoul 4 роки тому +1

    Nick you should also takes entries for giveaways from all around the world bc we are keen to take part. We luv a lot bro🙏

  • @op.pr1m3_
    @op.pr1m3_ 4 роки тому

    the more i watch your videos the more i had wished to watch you run in the olympics because when you were a running i didnt even know what the olympics were, your a huge inspiration to me, keep at it 💪🔥

  • @Hensley_Jb
    @Hensley_Jb 4 роки тому +9

    Let’s go niiick😆😆
    Thank u 🙏

  • @axeldellaporta8283
    @axeldellaporta8283 4 роки тому +19

    i would LOVE to see how these compare to the next%, they just seem so weird lol. I was surprised at how unstable you found them on anything other than the road, but I guess they're just a really niche shoe.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @tompersich4695
    @tompersich4695 4 роки тому

    Really enjoy watching your videos Nick 👍

  • @alan137
    @alan137 4 роки тому +4

    I gotta say, I flinched a little when you took that saw to the shoe

  • @jhenry7509
    @jhenry7509 4 роки тому +213

    Calls himself an average runner, while being an olympian

    • @KOKOBC
      @KOKOBC 3 роки тому +10

      Ikr, but he’s no longer an Olympian so I guess not anymore

    • @fruitsnak5857
      @fruitsnak5857 3 роки тому +3

      He was an Olympian over a decade ago and is now less of one of the best and closer to an “average runner”. If you look in his videos where he is racing his subscribers and high school runners, he is normally closer to the middle instead of the front.

    • @jhoncena1111
      @jhoncena1111 2 роки тому

      @@fruitsnak5857 correction: less than a decade ago

    • @fruitsnak5857
      @fruitsnak5857 2 роки тому

      @@jhoncena1111 he was in the olympics in both 2009 and 2013. also why does it matter?

    • @jhoncena1111
      @jhoncena1111 2 роки тому

      @@fruitsnak5857 You used the wrong term. Also the olympics were 2008 and 2012.

  • @Anthony.VYX.
    @Anthony.VYX. 4 роки тому

    Hi I’m a 14 year old french boy and i follow you since 2 mounth and you are the only American youtuber whose videos i watch. I start atletics thanks to you !!!

  • @ivanmendoza669
    @ivanmendoza669 4 роки тому

    Another good video nick 👍👍👋

  • @graydog5911
    @graydog5911 4 роки тому

    Awesome video I love seeing your perspective on different shoes

  • @creative907
    @creative907 4 роки тому

    Nick, I'm a new subscriber, I love your vids. Keep up the awesome work :)

  • @louisschiffer2669
    @louisschiffer2669 4 роки тому

    Loving the content!🥳

  • @braydenolden4787
    @braydenolden4787 4 роки тому +1

    What a good guy you say hi to your fans Even when your on a date or work or running awesome!!

  • @nanettenovak5752
    @nanettenovak5752 4 роки тому

    Wow tysm for showing us the shoe! It's stunning!

  • @RoadrunnerTrainingProjects
    @RoadrunnerTrainingProjects 4 роки тому +1

    😂 we can always count on Nick to do crazy stuff like this!

  • @nechyputter11
    @nechyputter11 4 роки тому +1

    Love the honest reviews, no bullshit

  • @mrjalapeno12
    @mrjalapeno12 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the videos. You inspired me to run again. Thank you. You are an amazing runner.

  • @tinysafari1851
    @tinysafari1851 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing yet another essential and practical rule for running and training "Go to bed early enough that you wake up without an alarm." thanks for the unbias review on the Alphaflys.

  • @eugenblack90
    @eugenblack90 3 роки тому

    You are the best, man!)

  • @noahmartin2630
    @noahmartin2630 4 роки тому

    Nick is such a good content creator and entrepreneur. I’m surprised he doesn’t have 1M subs 😉

  • @ianbusche1471
    @ianbusche1471 4 роки тому +3

    Just bought some run gum from target. How long before a race should you chew it.

  • @ezkur
    @ezkur 4 роки тому

    Hey Nick. I was wondering if you had any advice for the off-season after xc leading into track. I know for summer training towards xc you want to get a good base, but what about in the winter leading into track? I run long distance during track (1 mi and 2 mi)

  • @acelive7
    @acelive7 4 роки тому

    Hi Nick! Thanks for another entertaining video. How much more is it squishy than the next % ? Cuz personally the squishiness on next % doesnt bother me at all in contrast. Perhaps we all have different sensations when it comes to that

  • @itsYoung
    @itsYoung 4 роки тому +1

    Best running channel out there

  • @SK-is8mr
    @SK-is8mr 4 роки тому +1

    Please make videos about your interaction with other great athletes runner like Rudisha, Bolt , van ni kerk , mo Farah etc. And why are they so special.....
    This would be fun bro and believe me people will love it....

  • @Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684
    @Kakakakakakakakakakakaka684 3 роки тому +1

    The “I’m not going to wash my feet for 24 hours” challenge. Gotta love it

  • @LearningFast
    @LearningFast 4 роки тому +1

    I want to see you run with a Normal running shoe on one foot and an Alphafly on the other foot. Having one bouncey shoe and one not bouncey would make it hard to run. You always post crazy videos and this would definitely be a crazy video.

  • @Pawelino1000
    @Pawelino1000 4 роки тому

    Now then it is time for one mile new record wearing these shoes again Nick:) greetings from Italy.

  • @rafaelluis8300
    @rafaelluis8300 4 роки тому

    You rocked that date night fit!

  • @jamietena7670
    @jamietena7670 4 роки тому +38

    Nick is so underrated, he has fantastic content

  • @noguile2737
    @noguile2737 3 роки тому

    Honest review ..respect!!

  • @Robin-ub3jl
    @Robin-ub3jl 4 роки тому +5

    Everybody: I wonder how fast these shoes are compared to others.
    Nick: let's lift in them first 🤔

  • @alyormakhsimov7863
    @alyormakhsimov7863 4 роки тому +1

    The commitment is unreal

  • @samostler8612
    @samostler8612 4 роки тому

    Love this channel!

  • @Toennesen
    @Toennesen 4 роки тому +1

    Nick! Great video 👍 what sunglasses are you wearing in this video? They look super sleek (or ‘lirens’ as you would say in slang Danish) 😂 Also, how come only US residents can enter the alphafly raffle? 😕

  • @zackbritton1239
    @zackbritton1239 4 роки тому +2

    I wear a 9.5 as well!!!
    Also, since you decided to wear your vaperflys to date night, I am gonna wear mine to prom tonight. Then I remembered something. I don't have vaperflys 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jasondhanji3038
    @jasondhanji3038 4 роки тому

    THIS IS WHAT IVE BEEN WAITING FOR

  • @j_santiago3251
    @j_santiago3251 4 роки тому +5

    I ran a 4:00 with the vaporfly, wonder what I can run with the alphafly

  • @nolanventi5057
    @nolanventi5057 4 роки тому +2

    hey love the videos i was at the 5k race and i absolutly loved it i hope to see u again i run with salem track club! i also saw evan gonzagas yesturday running in 85 degrees he is a great guy and runner

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому

      tough kid! Yeah we will have more meet up events soon.

    • @nolanventi5057
      @nolanventi5057 4 роки тому

      @@nicksymmonds yes thank you im only 12 and i enjoy all the runs and videos

  • @jackalopegamer954
    @jackalopegamer954 4 роки тому +6

    Nick you inspired me to start running again and now I'm going to start my own running channel thanks Nick

    • @MaxBowyer
      @MaxBowyer 4 роки тому

      I'll check out the channel when is ready!

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +2

      That is GREAT to hear!

  • @joncombes2224
    @joncombes2224 4 роки тому

    Nick I enjoy watching your videos and your races from Olympic years. Please cut open these Alphaflys! What do you think those threads are for in the AirPods? Thanks!

  • @howardOKC
    @howardOKC 4 роки тому

    Nick, my feet are very blister prone in the pinky toe. Have tried many running shoes, and only Newton's Gravity 8 with the lugs can really keep the blisters from growing. Are these Vaperfly/Alphafly doing the same?

  • @odd2475
    @odd2475 4 роки тому +20

    Really inspired me to run! Started out with 7min miles as my personal best now I’m at 5:20

    • @baileyc563
      @baileyc563 2 роки тому +1

      Ik you wrote this comment a while ago, but how did you get down to 5:20? And tips?

    • @himory3438
      @himory3438 Рік тому

      How’s it going

  • @stefanboerman9187
    @stefanboerman9187 4 роки тому +1

    Love your vids keep it up

  • @lazerjoseph
    @lazerjoseph 4 роки тому

    Looks dope. Nick, you should do a half marathon on these.

  • @nasrithis
    @nasrithis 4 роки тому +1

    I WAS SCREAMING WHEN YOU WERE ABOUT TO SAW THEM OPEN I cannot hahaha

  • @tony2353
    @tony2353 4 роки тому

    Solidddd Video...2012 London Olympics recap?

  • @ahmetturgut6131
    @ahmetturgut6131 4 роки тому

    The outfit was epic! Especially the tights with the shirt in 🤣🤣🤣.
    Did i miss your 4th 100m race? Did u break 11sec?

  • @ruairibreathnach4511
    @ruairibreathnach4511 4 роки тому +4

    Nicks in shape💪

  • @jarrettlanders9944
    @jarrettlanders9944 4 роки тому

    Great vibes, great content!

  • @Jack-oj1gv
    @Jack-oj1gv 4 роки тому

    Is it only in America that you can get rungum or do they do international as well?

  • @JC_Edits_Official
    @JC_Edits_Official 4 роки тому

    Nick I have not watched u for so long for 2 weeks

  • @iguess1244
    @iguess1244 4 роки тому +68

    To Nick:
    What do you think about the upcoming season. Do you think it’s going to happen. Should I still train.

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +64

      50/50 if it still happens, 100% you should still train.

    • @iguess1244
      @iguess1244 4 роки тому

      Ok sounds good thanks

    • @iguess1244
      @iguess1244 4 роки тому +1

      I can always count on you to reply

    • @dewylee6441
      @dewylee6441 4 роки тому

      And Nick will do!😃

    • @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508
      @azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508 4 роки тому +4

      @@iguess1244 Why wouldn't you train any way? Maybe you should find something you're actually interested in doing so you can fully dedicate yourself to it and you won't try to find excuses to not train or study or practice.

  • @PswACC
    @PswACC 2 роки тому

    What is a stable shoe that won't roll your ankles but still responsive and maintaining enough cushion for a comfort run? (Plantar fasciitis)

  • @mpgrewal00
    @mpgrewal00 3 роки тому

    Great tip about going to bed early and great comment about subscribers.

  • @arandomdude0512
    @arandomdude0512 4 роки тому

    Hi Nick! I was inspired by you to run a faster 800. When I started watching you my best was 3 mins, I just got a 2:39 yesterday! Are you going to Tokyo? Love to see you there

  • @adamashley9405
    @adamashley9405 4 роки тому +4

    9:50 when you have date night at 6 but you have to run a marathon at 6:30

  • @elijahhiggs4833
    @elijahhiggs4833 4 роки тому +1

    Do you have links to the songs? I want to listen to some of them again, especially the one at 1:20

  • @ebayer1980
    @ebayer1980 4 роки тому

    Nick, have You tested regular Nike racing flats, like Streak or Flyknit who have lot less foam?

  • @nathanmedina3122
    @nathanmedina3122 4 роки тому

    If it is possible, can you make a video on the Nike Air Zoom Viperfly's?

  • @mikaelhuostila4005
    @mikaelhuostila4005 4 роки тому

    What backpack do you have at 5:20 Nick? I am interested in picking one up myself

  • @jameson1235
    @jameson1235 4 роки тому +1

    I’n you’re opinion what is the best run gum flavor

  • @shrapnac1
    @shrapnac1 4 роки тому

    Was the crazy looking overpronation (on road test) from the huge heel, camera angle, or your natural stride? Regardless I could see being worried about rolling an ankle in those things on any kind of turn

  • @bmoore5868
    @bmoore5868 4 роки тому

    great video... entertaining and informative in one shot you're getting really good at this video blogging

  • @himalayafilms439
    @himalayafilms439 4 роки тому

    guys how is this guy not at 15 mil subs yet its the best content on the platform

  • @thesharkh2o
    @thesharkh2o 4 роки тому +1

    10:36 Nick says go to bed early.... me: watching this video at 2AM

  • @CsabaTothMr
    @CsabaTothMr 4 роки тому

    I'd like to run the Run 100 at the Nike HQ Beaverton in one of them! I'm super curious how they'd perform for such a long distance.

  • @WY1536
    @WY1536 4 роки тому

    Can’t wait to try the Wintergreen rungum today.

  • @thefrogmaster8026
    @thefrogmaster8026 4 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @elijahallen2204
    @elijahallen2204 4 роки тому

    So you recommend these for long distance runners? And this video is dope🔥

  • @thegreatresist4224
    @thegreatresist4224 3 роки тому

    Man... what some individuals come up with for an extra like.
    And all that husstle for just an entrepenour, amazing.

  • @GP-sf8cv
    @GP-sf8cv 4 роки тому

    What shoes would you suggest for track?

  • @kzyah5484
    @kzyah5484 2 роки тому

    Thank you for your review . I’m not a runner , do you think this pair suitable for daily wear and HIIT workout ? Thank you 🙏

    • @xHelloSushix
      @xHelloSushix Рік тому

      don’t think so, says it’s unstable and hated standing in em

  • @pishakputak
    @pishakputak 4 роки тому +7

    Nick, please make the Alphafly from the giveaway to be with worldwide shipping!

  • @cottarevan2130
    @cottarevan2130 4 роки тому +1

    00:27 aren't the alphaflys we can buy different from the ones Kipchoge used? I'm pretty sure that shoe used 3 carbon plates, and the world athletics ruled that shoes may only have one solid caron plate in them, so the consumer version only has one.

  • @Resolance
    @Resolance 4 роки тому +56

    I was ready for you to cut those expensive shoes 😂

    • @nicksymmonds
      @nicksymmonds  4 роки тому +11

      Oh I will... 😁

    • @julitocuyos1539
      @julitocuyos1539 2 роки тому

      @@nicksymmonds nick always alphafly sleep,date,run,eat,work,job, height,joke 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Twize
    @Twize 4 роки тому

    Yes please compare to the Vapors before giving it the Ginsu slice and dice! Enjoyed this video 👍