My Best Mile of the Year

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Race day as a semi-pro runner. Today I'm heading just outside Philly with my dad for a mile race.
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  • @marciamillican841
    @marciamillican841 Рік тому +112

    It seemed strangely quiet without Allie yelling, "GO SPENCE!" Yes, to bringing back the Merch, and please include a beanie!

    • @B-ex3ib
      @B-ex3ib 11 місяців тому

      thats beacuse they dopers.

  • @mbtiger93
    @mbtiger93 Рік тому +65

    Great job man! Ran an earlier heat that day just trying to get back in shape in a pedestrian 4:49 haha. Was a pleasure to meet you in person!

    • @carsonmalleet4367
      @carsonmalleet4367 Рік тому +23

      Hey you’re still stomping 99.9% of the population with a 4:49, good stuff man!

    • @mbtiger93
      @mbtiger93 Рік тому +8

      @@carsonmalleet4367 I appreciate it! Haha

    • @ethan.wroblewski
      @ethan.wroblewski Рік тому +6

      @@mbtiger93yeah bro good job man! Sub-5 is still awesome! Remember your worst day can be someone else’s best day💪🏾

  • @womtang
    @womtang Рік тому +92

    Great job Spence have you ever considered joining empire elite?

  • @jcirni
    @jcirni 11 місяців тому +8

    4:04 feels like a welcome back moment. Congratulations!

  • @carsonmalleet4367
    @carsonmalleet4367 Рік тому +18

    Glad to see things are trending in the right direction, you deserved to run a good mile this year. Fully expecting a sub 3:40 or sub 4:00 next year as you dial this training method down better.
    Also, bring back the merch! I never got any when I was in highschool cause I was a brokie but would absolutely cop some now! Anything to support the dream!

    • @FilenameBliz
      @FilenameBliz Рік тому +1

      Sub 3:40 is a world record btw

    • @thomaslichtenwalner7516
      @thomaslichtenwalner7516 Рік тому

      @@FilenameBlizhe means 1500

    • @grantmatthai1979
      @grantmatthai1979 Рік тому +9

      @@FilenameBlizi assume 3:40 is referring to the 1500

    • @carsonmalleet4367
      @carsonmalleet4367 Рік тому +1

      @@FilenameBliz 1500m! That’s about the equivalent of a sub 4:00 mile.

    • @FilenameBliz
      @FilenameBliz Рік тому

      @@carsonmalleet4367 ohh okay, there wasn't any specification so I thought both were the mile

  • @yoav_caspi
    @yoav_caspi Рік тому +2

    1:20 10 minute mile is not pathetic. good job Spence dad!

  • @steventaylor2756
    @steventaylor2756 Рік тому +10

    Love seeing the bit by bit progression, keep the faith strong in your training and the work hard!

  • @bcrruns1085
    @bcrruns1085 Рік тому +13

    Great effort Spencer!! I am loving the self belief you are showing👍

  • @Anti-ConcreteTrackClub
    @Anti-ConcreteTrackClub Рік тому +6

    You ever find yourself in the UK you should hit us up, would love to put you through your paces in a session or something x😃

  • @rahmanruns
    @rahmanruns Рік тому +2

    So happy to make a Video! 🎉 Awesome Job Spencer!

  • @karolina.321
    @karolina.321 Рік тому +5

    Really great performance. Good to see you giving yourself the credit you deserve. Its awesome to have a race prove the work, and you've certainly been putting in the time and effort. Thanks for the inspiration 💪

  • @justing1736
    @justing1736 Рік тому +7

    dude you should really be proud of 4:04 at this point. Less than 5 seconds off your pr! You’re on the right track. Keep up the hard work and awesome videos. Huge fan of yours❤️🔥

  • @uranicsky320
    @uranicsky320 Рік тому +12

    What a time! I’m in 8th grade right now and I’m running a 5:15 mile and a 4:59 1500 and my goal is to run times like you when I’m older. I’m a huge fan!!

    • @avidcrew7459
      @avidcrew7459 Рік тому +2

      goddamn im in 9th and cant even run a 5:50 mile can u give me some advice

    • @carsonmalleet4367
      @carsonmalleet4367 Рік тому +4

      Puberty is gonna hit you like a truck man, keep working hard and I promise you’ll run a lot faster than 5:15 for sure!

    • @DuckDodgers6520
      @DuckDodgers6520 Рік тому

      @@avidcrew7459 keep at it and keep it simple - run more often, easy days easy, hard days hard, eat well, sleep well, and most importantly make sure to stay healthy. There's lots of science involved in running and nuance but for a beginner and even intermediate runners sometimes its best not to bog yourself down with the details and just run.

    • @uranicsky320
      @uranicsky320 Рік тому

      @@carsonmalleet4367 thank you so much

    • @uranicsky320
      @uranicsky320 Рік тому

      @@avidcrew7459 in my opinion it’s all in training and your mental state when you’re running. If you have a strong mental state when you’re running it helps a lot

  • @5ticks
    @5ticks Рік тому +2

    Let’s go Spence! Been watching for almost 4 years excited to see you getting back into it 🎉(and yes bring back the merch)

  • @davebelcher8374
    @davebelcher8374 Рік тому +1

    As an inflexible fellow New Englander (WMass), 60+, and the father of a former D1 runner myself, I can relate to Keith at many levels, especially his current state of fitness. With my balky hammies, 10:00/mi. is FAST on easy days and I’d be ecstatic to be able to pop off an 8:00 mile. Hang in there, Keith and be faithful to a stretching and rolling routine 1:38

  • @altus1960
    @altus1960 8 місяців тому

    Watched you on TV this morning in the Mile at the BU sharon colyear season opener. Good job Spencer

  • @seangroves5049
    @seangroves5049 11 місяців тому

    Definitely bring the merch back. I have an Athlete Special windbreaker that gets used DAILY for runs. Need more.

  • @zaneclone
    @zaneclone Рік тому +2

    That was a nice positive step forward... Well done Mr Brown :)

  • @edwardbetts2462
    @edwardbetts2462 Рік тому

    Congratulations, sometimes we have to reach the bottom to look up for inspiration. Been watching this a while and all the mileage and training you were bound to get it right. Enjoying it is the most important

  • @npSharkie
    @npSharkie Рік тому

    Nice job Spencer! Really happy to see some positive race news that will give you immense confidence you can sail way beyond even your college bests soon!

  • @mattlongen1927
    @mattlongen1927 Рік тому

    Nice run! Great to see things on the up and up for you!

  • @AMostlyFunctionalJess
    @AMostlyFunctionalJess Рік тому +1

    So good to see you building off all that consistency.
    Your dad might want to look into do some strength training if he's not already. Not just for running but to help maintain bone density and tendon strength with age, reduce the risk of osteoarthritis developing, keep strength and mobility good for another few decades 💪 Doesn't need to be loads of it, he would be fine with one set of an exercise for each major muscle group twice a week.

  • @AsianSensation
    @AsianSensation Рік тому +3

    Progress is progress

  • @leandrohawley
    @leandrohawley 10 місяців тому

    Great race man. Cheers

  • @brandonsteltz2627
    @brandonsteltz2627 Рік тому

    So happy for you man, your determination is great!

  • @VaughnLackman
    @VaughnLackman Рік тому +1

    This brings back memories of the og athlete special! I used to love running at Henderson in high school. Will you be at Paul Short this year?

  • @erickessler8691
    @erickessler8691 Рік тому +1

    Great progress!

  • @CoachBanjo
    @CoachBanjo Рік тому +1

    Excellent run Spenc !

  • @dylanholland5528
    @dylanholland5528 Рік тому

    Im happy Pennsylvania did you right! Ive ran at both West Chester and Lehigh, good vibes at both places!

  • @Ouga_Official
    @Ouga_Official Рік тому +3

    I have never done athletics so please excuse the potentially naive question: are you not allowed to run if you don't have a race singlet? Are there specifications on what counts as a race singlet? Is it similar to how in swimming you need a racing 1 piece to compete (as opposed to say a bikini).
    P.S. as a non athletic person, I will do my first race for amateurs which is a 1 mile with Tracksmith. I am so excited to be doing this at my age

    • @kryptic_8088
      @kryptic_8088 Рік тому +1

      To answer your question. It honestly just depends on the specified meet restrictions on the race 😭😭
      On average though especially in a school manufactured meet u do need a some sort of singlet or piece of clothing in order to attach your bib to.

  • @subwaytrayn4853
    @subwaytrayn4853 Рік тому

    Yes, please bring back the merch! I would definitely get some

  • @karmatt3098
    @karmatt3098 Рік тому

    Hope you enjoyed yourself in West Chester. I’m a local and I’m surprised how many elite runners this race brings out. Will have to check it out next year!

  • @JM-sq3ic
    @JM-sq3ic Рік тому

    Great to see your training coming through !

  • @rogermaris9021
    @rogermaris9021 Рік тому

    Great effort! You should definitely be able to break 4 soon after this. Had a chance to meet your dad at the meet and had good talk, also yes to the merch

  • @johnnelson5929
    @johnnelson5929 Рік тому

    Congrats! And tell your Dad that threshold work also helps older folks hit faster times! :-) Keep grinding and keep loving what you do!

  • @keanureeves3319
    @keanureeves3319 Рік тому

    Spence, you seemed to be off your game this Spring but its good to see that you're making results again

  • @isaach6313
    @isaach6313 Рік тому +1

    Great work. Bring back the merchy! What's the next move for the upcoming 3 months?

  • @nro337
    @nro337 Рік тому

    Let's go Spencer!

  • @thomasorcutt5635
    @thomasorcutt5635 Рік тому

    Proud of you 🫡 keep up the good work

  • @runkaiserrun7435
    @runkaiserrun7435 Рік тому

    Glad seeing you taking a step back in the right direction

  • @infovidasupps8640
    @infovidasupps8640 Рік тому

    So proud of you buddy
    Very happy
    Thank you Spencer

  • @christianb164
    @christianb164 Рік тому

    4:04 lets go!

  • @jillianjackson2787
    @jillianjackson2787 Рік тому

    Great race! And good advice about hanging on. And good advice from your dad for me re-stretching more. I know it but I just don't like doing stretching. It hurts more than running. Anyway, where do I buy the merch. I love that sweater.

  • @didntwantmyrealnameanymore
    @didntwantmyrealnameanymore Рік тому

    spencer said months ago that the ari training would take a while and I'm here for the whole arc

  • @SlyOxr
    @SlyOxr Рік тому +1

    Paul Short invite is really fun race

  • @bxxngan
    @bxxngan Рік тому

    I’m so proud you did great this race

  • @danielburton6221
    @danielburton6221 Рік тому +1

    WOW GREAT JOB KEEP IT GOING!!

  • @Jake_Ritter
    @Jake_Ritter Рік тому +1

    FYI 809m is not halfway and a few other things. 62 for 409 is a 60.6 and also faster than your avg pace so it was a well paced start, not slow. Great race 👍

  • @Burps___
    @Burps___ Рік тому +2

    I follow your dad on Strava 🎉 🏃‍♂️

  • @Newnewrom
    @Newnewrom Рік тому +1

    I ran at Lehigh a few times before, but it wasn’t really because I’m good 😅

  • @mattuebele9117
    @mattuebele9117 Рік тому

    Damn, you were at my local big race and I didn’t know about. Henderson has a FAST track!

  • @brianbruno1786
    @brianbruno1786 Рік тому

    Damn bro close to that PR

  • @megsiro
    @megsiro Рік тому +1

    I thought I was incredibly inflexible but turns out my nerves were just tight- highly recommend nerve flossing especially for hamstrings

  • @d8p480
    @d8p480 Рік тому

    Def bring back the merch. They're good quality

  • @brendanhebert
    @brendanhebert Рік тому

    That 3:55 1500m was very rough but to bounce back with a 4:04 is solid !

  • @rezzbuilds8343
    @rezzbuilds8343 Рік тому

    Bring back the merch good race dawg

  • @edersub4
    @edersub4 Рік тому

    Your dad should do the downward dog stretch

  • @jimedson9317
    @jimedson9317 Рік тому

    Dad trying to get back to 8 minute mile. Come on dad shoot for 6 minute pace. After retiring 3 years ago I could barely run a 9 minute mile and now will be 65 in a few weeks and approaching 6 minute mile again.

  • @ethan.wroblewski
    @ethan.wroblewski Рік тому

    Getting close Spence!

  • @joecarnegie4618
    @joecarnegie4618 Рік тому

    You did great!

  • @Jtexy
    @Jtexy Рік тому

    Nice Spencer. Keep going.

  • @jp05598
    @jp05598 Рік тому

    Nice man! Awesome SB

  • @walcraft0188
    @walcraft0188 Рік тому

    Awesome .

  • @bolbifromjimmyneutron6908
    @bolbifromjimmyneutron6908 Рік тому

    LETS GO!!!!

  • @kahsxcftw
    @kahsxcftw Рік тому

    Can't wait until you join the Empire Elite Club

  • @karml9134
    @karml9134 Рік тому

    Nice job.

  • @peterpaccassi7469
    @peterpaccassi7469 Рік тому +7

    W

  • @brickriver9627
    @brickriver9627 Рік тому

    Foam roller 🎉🎉

  • @Hensley_Jb
    @Hensley_Jb Рік тому

    Great SR🎉

  • @Thurber-qd3ye
    @Thurber-qd3ye 9 місяців тому

    West Chester runners wya! (That’s my hometown)

  • @DJ1015
    @DJ1015 Рік тому

    Bring back merch!!

  • @aaronjames3728
    @aaronjames3728 Рік тому

    Good job 👍

  • @joshuamanez8568
    @joshuamanez8568 Рік тому

    holy shit I was there in June

  • @albertoherrera4864
    @albertoherrera4864 11 місяців тому

    What blue shoes are you wearing at the end of the video?

  • @cber5077
    @cber5077 Рік тому

    I’d like to train with your dad, lol. I also have no flexibility at the moment. Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere near CT.

  • @Averagebum21
    @Averagebum21 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations, Spencer!

  • @4ndy123
    @4ndy123 Рік тому

    Not hating but how comes your times are slower than when you were at college? Considering you are basicslly a full time athlete.

  • @MK-tk8tb
    @MK-tk8tb Рік тому

    Solid

  • @dimka11ggg
    @dimka11ggg Рік тому

    Is carbon plated shoes banned on track because high stack foam? Is they get advantage compared normal spikes?

  • @akabeastmodetom124
    @akabeastmodetom124 Рік тому

    Hey love the vids I’m in 7th grade but in my 6th grade season I ran a 5:35 mile is that good for a 6th grader?

  • @longarbyenslb4231
    @longarbyenslb4231 11 місяців тому

    Bring back the merch

  • @Aykiller
    @Aykiller 8 місяців тому

    Yooo that’s my high school I ran earlier that day

  • @MrBubblesTheMonkey
    @MrBubblesTheMonkey Рік тому

    how do pacers get their splits so exact like that?!

  • @bradynanderson4907
    @bradynanderson4907 Рік тому

    Wow

  • @ratanb5613
    @ratanb5613 Рік тому

    Wow great job you can try another mile sub 4 definitely you can do

  • @drewsonofmorris9147
    @drewsonofmorris9147 Рік тому

    Would like a crew neck sweatshirt

  • @eriklynch5006
    @eriklynch5006 Рік тому

    Yyyeeesss!!! 🎉🎉😁

  • @ayojones2009
    @ayojones2009 Рік тому

    What did Keith say?

  • @jacobbatman4885
    @jacobbatman4885 Рік тому

    bring back merch plz

  • @ericwills7325
    @ericwills7325 Рік тому

    For the love of all things good, if you're going to continue training next season get professional coaching. Beg someone to take you on and write workouts. 4:04 high four years after a 3:39 off a 56 close is not good. Give a real coach a shot next year and commit, before the window closes forever.

  • @karsonmabou2024
    @karsonmabou2024 Місяць тому

    Gosh...4:10 is considered not fast at a certain level is absolutely insane

  • @ethanlin9334
    @ethanlin9334 Рік тому

    goat

  • @brockeleyshorts4892
    @brockeleyshorts4892 Рік тому

    W vid

  • @Shevock
    @Shevock Рік тому

    Good improvement. Yoga works.

  • @LDS..
    @LDS.. Рік тому

    I predicted 4:04.87, check the Strava run the day before the mile

    • @kryptic_8088
      @kryptic_8088 Рік тому

      Sure u didn't edit it bro?? 😭😭

    • @LDS..
      @LDS.. Рік тому

      @@kryptic_8088 it says when the comment was posted, I accidentally started a chain of everyone guessing

  • @runningforviews
    @runningforviews Рік тому

    Next meet you’re breaking 4

  • @esgee3829
    @esgee3829 Рік тому

    best flexibility advice i ever got that may or may not help old man brown is...be 15. Thats it

  • @xtna3371
    @xtna3371 Рік тому

    I hope you break 4 again soon

  • @Aidenarias
    @Aidenarias 9 місяців тому

    I’m in 6th and my best mile run is 4:30

  • @theslightlyrecklesstrailru1546

    I’d tell your dad to foam roll and then stretch. Soften up those muscles and then stretch them out.