I'm a different kind of strong these days! Always fun to sprint a quarter mile. If you are curious how you can find your ideal race weight, consider checking out this video: ua-cam.com/video/4J7LDyu1_fE/v-deo.html
But still 57 sec is really slow for an athelete like you. I never made it big in track, I dropped track 2 years ago but since then I am doing cross fit and wight training , I ran a 400 dash last week even though I am heavier than during my track days by 15 pounds , Last week I managed to run 400 in 50.8 sec which is 2 seconds more than my personal best. Nick j beleive you can still run below 50 even in this current body weight if you make up your mind for it.
Yea I get that he gets more views by click baiting and I figured before hand that's what it was but it is kinda frustrating how much he tries to defend his time. Like you run multiple youtube channels and rungum just own it and say you don't do much speed work anymore. With a 47/1:42 400m/800m he could definitely squeak out a 52 with a few sessions a week. I don't like the whole I feel better so I must be healthier logic. He feels better because he has to run less. Iirc within the last 6 months he has ran a 52 or 53 second 400m. To drop to a 57 with his base means he's probably just not running. But I think telling his audience that would hurt his brand lol
@@nc8186 It's not clickbait. If someone's baited because they actually think he ran his fastest 400m years after retiring, they might need to get their brain checked. Also, why does he need to say that he doesn't do much speed work anymore? He's retired; it should be a no-brainer. Not everything has to be stated explicitly or spoon-fed. Actually, Nick makes a point in many of his videos, including this one, that he doesn't train like he used to as a competitive athlete.
@@Trancefreak12 you can't say it's not clickbait if it's contingent on someone assuming he's lying lol. It's not even his best 400m in 2020, or the last 2 months even I bet. It's extremely deceptive and you can't deny that. Yes he's retired and he's running slower but his reasoning for why he's slower is misleading lol. He could be his current weight and be faster and feel better than he currently does and you know that lol. Sure he's not outright lying but the title and content of this video are pretty deceptive lol. He's a former 1:42 800m runner who is struggling to break 57 and he feels like he needs to make excuses for why he's running slower. And imo it's wrong to just tell his audience that he's healthier now and that he lifts more which is why he's slower. But the intro to the video is talking about how much more explosive he feels then he goes out in a 14 for his first 100m and still commentates like he might have a chance lol. It was clickbait, many viewers can't extrapolate his 100m splits and he didn't even allude to being too slow until he's like halfway done with his *voice over*. 1. Title: best 400m he's ever run 2. Intro is about feeling more explosive than ever and trying to beat his best time 3. During the race he only says he won't beat it until it's glaringly obvious 4. Afterwards he says it's okay he didn't because he feels physically healthier than when he trained a lot which is fine but it contradicts the whole first half of his video. All I'm saying is he should just own it and say he doesn't really run much and he has perfect reason not to. It's annoying to see him pussy footing around the fact that he can barely hold his mile pace for 400m and try to excuse himself
@@nc8186 He is also taking into account his weight and the fact that he has retired. Him saying it was his best mile was him meaning he felt that he worked the hardest and overcame some obstacles such as his gain of weight.
Nick’s still cranking out impressive results, making us other 30-somethings feel self conscious. Ha! In high school I ran 50.42 in the open 400m and about 48.00 in a 4x400 split at 195lbs. 15 years and 20 pounds later I’d struggle to get it done under 1 minute!
@@joys8634 If I could run a 57 right now I'd be on top of the world. Heck, if I ran a 65 I'd be pumped. In fact, considering how busy I am with work, the 20 lbs I've gained since college track, an online business, 2 side hustles, 2 kids, a wife, and my addiction to diet pop, I'd say that anything sub 70 for the 400m would be my best run at that distance ever. Doesn't change my original statement either that "best" is subjective.
Part of me wanted you to have been secretly training hard for the 400m (sprint reps, lactic acid tolerance workouts, etc) in addition to the lifting, and have you drop a 47 low lmao
Nick, I'm a DII Assistant XC Coach. We're currently meeting with different running professionals weekly via zoom to help keep our team motivated since our conference decided not to allow us to race this semester. We would love to have you as a guest!
Great video, Nick! I ran a 400m PR on the track last summer in 62.9, but I'm also 46 years old. Trying to crack that elusive 60 sec barrier. Not bad for a marathoner.
Hi Nick. Sorry to ask you this: You have been able to run a 800m in 1'59''9 lately. Then, wouldn't you be able to run a 400m in 52 or 53 seconds these days?
I want tell y'all my story so ya my family has 13 kids and they all ran when I was younger I always wanted to run and I hope to be a olympian like nick you have inspired me since I started watching your video I have Met so many Olympics Like Jenny Simpson And Melissa Bishop and many more but by far you are my favorite and Jim Ryan is my family's friend I love and I hope you run in the Olympic again my family is a big fan pls like my comment so I can be a Olympic like you hope y'all have a great day.
Idea for video: Have a team of seekers and a team of runners. The runners have to run a certain distance in a time limit for example, a 5k in 30 minutes. Give the runners a little bit to start running and then the seekers chase them. You can have the seekers on bikes if you want too. If you get tagged, you’re out.
Hey! i do running too! as a 12 year old tho and my record is 1:05 for 400m and im training in my free time a lot! these videos of yours really motivate me!! thank you!
I ran a 4:40 mile in high school but I only weighed 130 at 5’5. Now I weigh 150 at 5’5 and I still cranked a 5:30. I can really relate to what you’re saying in this video. Although I’m heavier and slower, I feel healthier and in better overall condition than I ever have. I feel like I’m entering my physical prime soon. (I’m 20 years old now)
Pro distance runners are very skinny, but not necessarily bc they run distance. A lot of them would still be super thin if they sprinted/lifted bc of genetics
@@emmettmcgrath4871 yep, at the top level of any sport, you get the specific body type that is suited to that sport. I think that's why if you're serious about a career in sports it's good to be guided by your body type. If you're 5'5 at stocky, there's not much point in aspiring to be an olympic rower for example.
@@emmettmcgrath4871 yeah they are skinny but I don't think it is just genetics as a long distance runner myself and knowing runners that are 250 mile runners it is just that they are usually trying to cut down on that weight but they can get like body builder big.
I’m 26 years old and in high school I ran 49.34 400m. My dream is to get a sub 48 time. I have been smoking heavily the last few years and totally physically inactive I am unsure if I could ever get back into the shape I was in in high school. I’m partially concerned that some of the internal damage I’ve down to my body may be permanent. Regardless I’ll begin running soon and get on a work out regiment. I’ll keep track of my progress. Wish me luck.
At 26 you’ve got time. You can be near your best up until 33. It will take you 3 years to get back to your best. It will be a marathon effort to turn yourself back into a 400 sprinter. But you can do it! Speed comes back more quickly than the speed endurance though so be patient and keep at it.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thanks for inspiring Nick! I'm 21 and only recently got into running, but have found it as such a stress reliever and great workout! 🏃🏽♀️ love your videos, make running fun
I m 48 and interested in training for 400 meters , I ran 58 seconds at 210 lbs when I was 19.....only training for football.......I weigh about the same now (208 lbs )and have no lower body injuries whatsoever. I wonder if I have a chance running that time again ? I’ve spent the last 3 years only training for kickboxing and jujutsu. I m awaiting minor surgery on my hand and can’t work and have nothing else to do.
You should do a video where you have people guess something (like a topic) and if they get it wrong they have to run a certain distance, and or a certain time.
Hi! I do track to and my fastest time for the 400m is a 1:07 I'm 12 years old and I practice with my dad in my free time but I also run for a track team.
I totally feel this I’ve gained 20 22-25 pounds over the last 3 years and primarily just do shorts sprints. I use to run the Quarter low 50’s When I weighed 140 ish. But right now I can crank a 55 with no 400n training. I say I haven’t fallen off too bad.
how in the world aren't you running a faster 400... i mean back then and especially at this vid (2021) You did 1:43 800 wich is elite. So i expected you need a sub 46.0s 400 for sure to reach this 800 time. The weight gain is 13%. The time gain is 21%! The loss of specific running fitness most be the reason not so much the weight gain i think.
Weight lifting definitely helps with that speed and power, managed to hit 39s for 300m but I mostly run xc, hard to find that ideal weight to keep my strength and endurance
I don’t know how mid and long distance runner have so much weight, I’m 5’9 and I’ve been stuck between 125 and 130 and can never go above or below those weights whether in offseason or mid season or whenever!
Same here. Ultimate hardgainer. I do calisthenics three times a week but I've been within a bandwidth of a few kilos all my adult life. At 50 I'm now around 63,5 kg (@178 cm) which is almost as heavy as I have ever been!
Nice run Nick, looked strong! I bet there's a 54-55 in that beautiful body if you do a few race pace interval workouts leading up to the next 400m trial! As a fellow runner who challenges many distances I find 400-1600m trial performance gets a huge boost with a few specific practice sessions within the week or so. (Priming the systems for the performance etc)
The extra muscle definitely helped me. I used to run regional 8 and 4 and as I got older the extra mass definitely gave me quicker starts. At 29 I ran a 53s 400.
I presently have the WL time in the 400m in the M60 age group. I ran 57 indoor in March, hoping to go 56 outdoor season, maybe 55. In regard to body weight for optimum performance for older sprinters, here it is: Whatever you weighed at your peak athletic period as a youth, for most age 18-mid 20s, at age 50, 60+ you should weigh at or slightly LESS than you weighed then. Why? Because at 50,60+ you can not build muscle or recover at the same rate as a late teens - early 20s athlete. SO, in order to obtain the best strength to weight ratio for optimum race performance as an athlete especially 55+ ...weigh less than you did as a college athlete and lift, train your ass off. I weighed 143 as a region champion HS sprinter, I weigh 137 now at almost age 61, and I'm crushing my workouts, less aches and pains than I had when I weighed just 6 lbs more. Surviving 400m training is everything, and a lighter body weight will get you that.
absolutely love this vid Nick! Thank you for posting this great topic. As I've gotten older (in my 40's now) it's been way harder to keep the weight down. ESPECIALLY during this pandemic, my wife and I have enjoyed our wine just a little too often now! lol Fantastic 400 by the way, hell ya man.
I'm 1,79 m (5'10.5'') and I feel fat if I'm over 150 lbs. I feel my best at around 140 lbs. I used to weigh around 175-180 lbs when I was younger and into weight lifting. Now I'm a long distance runner.
Greetings from Germany. Awesome performance. I started running regularly in May this year. I improved my time for 400m from 1:48 to 1:17 and I hope in 2021 i could reach 1:10. I will work for that goal! 🏃♂️ Keep going with your contant, it's great to see your passion for running 👍🏻 *one day later ... I improved my personal best by two seconds to 1:15 🤟🏻
As long as you`re having FUN- that`s what matters. I ran a 400m in training (alone) this summer in 1:04. I am 52 yrs old, and 191/98kg. Which is 10kg more than me as a 20year old. My best discipline was the triple jump, so I don`t really have the stamina for the 400. But I still enjoy running! Grüsse aus Oslo
Love your discussion about weight and running (could be applied to all athletic pursuits though)! Healthy weight has to be the most effective weight to maintain for life balance, and especially for keeping amateurs like most people watching this motivated through the years!
I'm a different kind of strong these days! Always fun to sprint a quarter mile. If you are curious how you can find your ideal race weight, consider checking out this video: ua-cam.com/video/4J7LDyu1_fE/v-deo.html
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Sadly I can never find the motivation to keep running ever since I did cross country
why don't you try the decathlon on your next videos
so i'm a bit confused. are you saying that ptting on 20 pounds of muscle can slow your 400 meter by as much as 10 seconds?
But still 57 sec is really slow for an athelete like you. I never made it big in track, I dropped track 2 years ago but since then I am doing cross fit and wight training , I ran a 400 dash last week even though I am heavier than during my track days by 15 pounds , Last week I managed to run 400 in 50.8 sec which is 2 seconds more than my personal best.
Nick j beleive you can still run below 50 even in this current body weight if you make up your mind for it.
Talking that fast after a 400m is impressive. Id’d be next to a garbage can😂
haha I definitely took a minute breather first lol
I’ve seen your races....you never looked winded. Ever
I’m here
lmao
after i run the 400 i take a 10 minute break laying on the ground😂
Next video: "I'm competing in the 400m sprint at the Olympic Games!!"
ha! I would get my butt kicked..even in my prime!!! :D
Next video:
“I win a gold medal and break the world record by 30 whole seconds at the Olympic Games!!”
@@nicksymmonds Why would they be faster? Pretty obvious why! They would run for their lifes, because a Bison is trying to catch them!😄
@@nicksymmonds why
Win or lose everyone's going home with a free pack of Run Gum
Man, I felt more deceived in this video than a lot of girls in High School did to me
Yea I get that he gets more views by click baiting and I figured before hand that's what it was but it is kinda frustrating how much he tries to defend his time. Like you run multiple youtube channels and rungum just own it and say you don't do much speed work anymore. With a 47/1:42 400m/800m he could definitely squeak out a 52 with a few sessions a week. I don't like the whole I feel better so I must be healthier logic. He feels better because he has to run less. Iirc within the last 6 months he has ran a 52 or 53 second 400m. To drop to a 57 with his base means he's probably just not running. But I think telling his audience that would hurt his brand lol
@@nc8186 It's not clickbait. If someone's baited because they actually think he ran his fastest 400m years after retiring, they might need to get their brain checked.
Also, why does he need to say that he doesn't do much speed work anymore? He's retired; it should be a no-brainer. Not everything has to be stated explicitly or spoon-fed. Actually, Nick makes a point in many of his videos, including this one, that he doesn't train like he used to as a competitive athlete.
@@Trancefreak12 you can't say it's not clickbait if it's contingent on someone assuming he's lying lol. It's not even his best 400m in 2020, or the last 2 months even I bet. It's extremely deceptive and you can't deny that.
Yes he's retired and he's running slower but his reasoning for why he's slower is misleading lol. He could be his current weight and be faster and feel better than he currently does and you know that lol. Sure he's not outright lying but the title and content of this video are pretty deceptive lol. He's a former 1:42 800m runner who is struggling to break 57 and he feels like he needs to make excuses for why he's running slower. And imo it's wrong to just tell his audience that he's healthier now and that he lifts more which is why he's slower. But the intro to the video is talking about how much more explosive he feels then he goes out in a 14 for his first 100m and still commentates like he might have a chance lol. It was clickbait, many viewers can't extrapolate his 100m splits and he didn't even allude to being too slow until he's like halfway done with his *voice over*.
1. Title: best 400m he's ever run
2. Intro is about feeling more explosive than ever and trying to beat his best time
3. During the race he only says he won't beat it until it's glaringly obvious
4. Afterwards he says it's okay he didn't because he feels physically healthier than when he trained a lot which is fine but it contradicts the whole first half of his video.
All I'm saying is he should just own it and say he doesn't really run much and he has perfect reason not to. It's annoying to see him pussy footing around the fact that he can barely hold his mile pace for 400m and try to excuse himself
@@nc8186 He is also taking into account his weight and the fact that he has retired. Him saying it was his best mile was him meaning he felt that he worked the hardest and overcame some obstacles such as his gain of weight.
@@nc8186 damn...
Nick’s still cranking out impressive results, making us other 30-somethings feel self conscious. Ha! In high school I ran 50.42 in the open 400m and about 48.00 in a 4x400 split at 195lbs. 15 years and 20 pounds later I’d struggle to get it done under 1 minute!
lol it helps that it is part of my job description. My staff is really understanding when I duck out early to workout!!
Hehe, hes making us at mega elevation feel crappu abt ourselves
Hey those high school times are really great at 195 lbs!
@@ecosystems you’re too kind!
Speak for yourself.
“My best 400m is 10 seconds faster, but that was my best 400m that I’ve ever run”. 🤨🧐
He didn't say "fastest", he said "best", which is purely subjective.
@@JoeMac1983 delusional lmao. no one cares about pound 4 pound strength in running lol. only boxing and weightlifting
@@joys8634 When you grow up and get to be an old dude like Nick and I, you'll be pumped to run 85% as well as you did in your prime.
@@JoeMac1983 doesn't change my statement lmao. If I became obese and said this 57 sec 400m was my greatest run it would be laughable.
@@joys8634 If I could run a 57 right now I'd be on top of the world. Heck, if I ran a 65 I'd be pumped. In fact, considering how busy I am with work, the 20 lbs I've gained since college track, an online business, 2 side hustles, 2 kids, a wife, and my addiction to diet pop, I'd say that anything sub 70 for the 400m would be my best run at that distance ever. Doesn't change my original statement either that "best" is subjective.
Part of me wanted you to have been secretly training hard for the 400m (sprint reps, lactic acid tolerance workouts, etc) in addition to the lifting, and have you drop a 47 low lmao
lol that would be a TOUGH combo!
Nick was probably stuffing Run Gum in his face a minute before.
Nick, I'm a DII Assistant XC Coach. We're currently meeting with different running professionals weekly via zoom to help keep our team motivated since our conference decided not to allow us to race this semester. We would love to have you as a guest!
The fact that there are no dislikes is insane!
I LOVE MY SUBSCRIBERS!!!
Haah you jinxed it mate
Especially since he click baited us😂😂😂
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Great video, Nick! I ran a 400m PR on the track last summer in 62.9, but I'm also 46 years old. Trying to crack that elusive 60 sec barrier. Not bad for a marathoner.
Keep going Patrick, if you haven’t gotten there already! I hope to be in sub 60 shape into my 50’s once I get to that point in my life.
My first thought was what kinda clickbait bull crap is this😂
I'm watching this beast of a man run a 400 while eating out of a tub of ice cream
Life's good
It may not be the best 400 he’s ever run but it’s the best 400 he’s ever run.
I’m an 800m runner myself. I’ll never go to the Olympics, but your videos motivate me to train even harder!
Hi Nick. Sorry to ask you this: You have been able to run a 800m in 1'59''9 lately. Then, wouldn't you be able to run a 400m in 52 or 53 seconds these days?
Tbh I found it weird too, he even ran a sub 52 8 months ago
I want tell y'all my story so ya my family has 13 kids and they all ran when I was younger I always wanted to run and I hope to be a olympian like nick you have inspired me since I started watching your video I have Met so many Olympics Like Jenny Simpson And Melissa Bishop and many more but by far you are my favorite and Jim Ryan is my family's friend I love and I hope you run in the Olympic again my family is a big fan pls like my comment so I can be a Olympic like you hope y'all have a great day.
Idea for video: Have a team of seekers and a team of runners. The runners have to run a certain distance in a time limit for example, a 5k in 30 minutes. Give the runners a little bit to start running and then the seekers chase them. You can have the seekers on bikes if you want too. If you get tagged, you’re out.
47.4 for anybody wondering earlier 😎
So basically what i took away is if I gain 10 seconds on my mile its my new pr
Come in from training and there’s a video I didn’t think I’d see
Yeah, it's a surprise Monday vid!
Nick Symmonds it’s a surprise I would take any day of the week
Did my first ever race which was a 400m on 59.55 with a 200m in 27,i was kinda lactic on the last 100m... 😂
Love this vidéo!
Lol I do 27s 3 200 workout with 7 minute rest struggle doing sub 60 400 and im not on running shape
Hey! i do running too! as a 12 year old tho and my record is 1:05 for 400m and im training in my free time a lot! these videos of yours really motivate me!! thank you!
So glad you are enjoying the videos!! That is a great 400m time. Keep working hard!!
@@nicksymmonds Thank youuu!
I’m 13 and my record is 58
@CottonGD that's actually kinda tuff my pr when I was 15 was 56 😭
I never ran track before but decided to work on my 400m during Covid. I just set a PR of 56.69 this past weekend!
I realise that nick hasn't ran a 4x100 metre relay please make a video on this after this global pandemic
I ran a 4:40 mile in high school but I only weighed 130 at 5’5. Now I weigh 150 at 5’5 and I still cranked a 5:30. I can really relate to what you’re saying in this video. Although I’m heavier and slower, I feel healthier and in better overall condition than I ever have. I feel like I’m entering my physical prime soon. (I’m 20 years old now)
This is why sprinters look healthier than long distance runners.
I agree. I am certainly healthier now than I was as a pro runner.
Defends how you define healthy
Pro distance runners are very skinny, but not necessarily bc they run distance. A lot of them would still be super thin if they sprinted/lifted bc of genetics
@@emmettmcgrath4871 yep, at the top level of any sport, you get the specific body type that is suited to that sport. I think that's why if you're serious about a career in sports it's good to be guided by your body type. If you're 5'5 at stocky, there's not much point in aspiring to be an olympic rower for example.
@@emmettmcgrath4871 yeah they are skinny but I don't think it is just genetics as a long distance runner myself and knowing runners that are 250 mile runners it is just that they are usually trying to cut down on that weight but they can get like body builder big.
I’m 26 years old and in high school I ran 49.34 400m. My dream is to get a sub 48 time. I have been smoking heavily the last few years and totally physically inactive I am unsure if I could ever get back into the shape I was in in high school. I’m partially concerned that some of the internal damage I’ve down to my body may be permanent. Regardless I’ll begin running soon and get on a work out regiment. I’ll keep track of my progress. Wish me luck.
At 26 you’ve got time. You can be near your best up until 33. It will take you 3 years to get back to your best. It will be a marathon effort to turn yourself back into a 400 sprinter. But you can do it! Speed comes back more quickly than the speed endurance though so be patient and keep at it.
How’s it coming along?
This is what I've been telling my runner friend, in the end, lifting weights will actually improve their performance
Anyone from Oregon?🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
Yep, that looks like Hamlin's middle school track in Springfield. Not far from where he held the Straight 8 races.
Nick, Can you do an all out 1500 meters race vs subscribers?
I'm one of your subscribers!!!
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thanks for inspiring Nick! I'm 21 and only recently got into running, but have found it as such a stress reliever and great workout! 🏃🏽♀️ love your videos, make running fun
Love how you show no matter what age you can get into running
Perfect age to get into running! Wishing you MANY healthy miles!!!
I m 48 and interested in training for 400 meters , I ran 58 seconds at 210 lbs when I was 19.....only training for football.......I weigh about the same now (208 lbs )and have no lower body injuries whatsoever. I wonder if I have a chance running that time again ? I’ve spent the last 3 years only training for kickboxing and jujutsu. I m awaiting minor surgery on my hand and can’t work and have nothing else to do.
You should do a video where you have people guess something (like a topic) and if they get it wrong they have to run a certain distance, and or a certain time.
This guy runs fast he should compete in olympics.
😂
Hi! I do track to and my fastest time for the 400m is a 1:07 I'm 12 years old and I practice with my dad in my free time but I also run for a track team.
You're fast! Keep it up im sure one day you'll be one of the people young people look up to!
Damn your hella fast
That’s awesome considering your only 12, keep up the great work and you might even end up in the olympics!
that was a terrible 400m for a professional runner
its not like he's pro anymore, stupid comment
Hi nick, What weight were u when u did the 52 second 400m right at the start of the year?
Bumping this because I’m curious too
I was thinking about training for 400, just for myself
Did I just watch a 6 minute ad?
I totally feel this
I’ve gained 20 22-25 pounds over the last 3 years and primarily just do shorts sprints.
I use to run the Quarter low 50’s When I weighed 140 ish.
But right now I can crank a 55 with no 400n training. I say I haven’t fallen off too bad.
how in the world aren't you running a faster 400... i mean back then and especially at this vid (2021)
You did 1:43 800 wich is elite. So i expected you need a sub 46.0s 400 for sure to reach this 800 time.
The weight gain is 13%. The time gain is 21%! The loss of specific running fitness most be the reason not so much the weight gain i think.
I learned that speed is the first thing to go with age and once you don't train for it very specifically.
There was this girl in a 800m meet that went out and sprinted and had a 28 sec 200m it was so crazy
watching nick symmonds new video>Going to xc practice 😂
For an overall healthy body, would you say that jogging and running is better than other exercises (lifting, pushups, etc)?
You really should be doing both if possible. Strength training - Cardio - etc. helps you be well rounded
Definitely not. See Starting Strengths episode on running vs lifting: ua-cam.com/video/PCXppbxif0Y/v-deo.html
this video will tell u all about it m.ua-cam.com/video/ub82Xb1C8os/v-deo.html
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣I just got rick-rolled for the first time ever. U just ruined my streak.
@@lutlut350 ha
Weight lifting definitely helps with that speed and power, managed to hit 39s for 300m but I mostly run xc, hard to find that ideal weight to keep my strength and endurance
I don’t know how mid and long distance runner have so much weight, I’m 5’9 and I’ve been stuck between 125 and 130 and can never go above or below those weights whether in offseason or mid season or whenever!
Same here. Ultimate hardgainer. I do calisthenics three times a week but I've been within a bandwidth of a few kilos all my adult life. At 50 I'm now around 63,5 kg (@178 cm) which is almost as heavy as I have ever been!
Can you try to run a sub 4 minute mile in the alphafly, in the same place as you did with the vaporfly?
i placed 3rd and ran 56.7 with a strained achilles, i am a freshman in hs
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Nice run Nick, looked strong! I bet there's a 54-55 in that beautiful body if you do a few race pace interval workouts leading up to the next 400m trial! As a fellow runner who challenges many distances I find 400-1600m trial performance gets a huge boost with a few specific practice sessions within the week or so. (Priming the systems for the performance etc)
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I hope I win the shoes, because I hate running in Vans
I'm surprised you didn't plug run gum before you started!!
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The extra muscle definitely helped me. I used to run regional 8 and 4 and as I got older the extra mass definitely gave me quicker starts. At 29 I ran a 53s 400.
I presently have the WL time in the 400m in the M60 age group. I ran 57 indoor in March, hoping to go 56 outdoor season, maybe 55. In regard to body weight for optimum performance for older sprinters, here it is: Whatever you weighed at your peak athletic period as a youth, for most age 18-mid 20s, at age 50, 60+ you should weigh at or slightly LESS than you weighed then. Why? Because at 50,60+ you can not build muscle or recover at the same rate as a late teens - early 20s athlete. SO, in order to obtain the best strength to weight ratio for optimum race performance as an athlete especially 55+ ...weigh less than you did as a college athlete and lift, train your ass off. I weighed 143 as a region champion HS sprinter, I weigh 137 now at almost age 61, and I'm crushing my workouts, less aches and pains than I had when I weighed just 6 lbs more. Surviving 400m training is everything, and a lighter body weight will get you that.
thank you for the video Nick!!!
Is it a good idea to weight yourself after you had breakfast? I thought it would be better before?
I only weight myself first thing in the morning. After peeing, before I eat/drink anything.
Sorry I was late to the comments, I was at running practice 😏. But seriously
I went 50 comments saying no
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absolutely love this vid Nick! Thank you for posting this great topic. As I've gotten older (in my 40's now) it's been way harder to keep the weight down. ESPECIALLY during this pandemic, my wife and I have enjoyed our wine just a little too often now! lol Fantastic 400 by the way, hell ya man.
My time 47.22
Next video: I'm the fastest man alive (body-weight ratio adjusted)
Nick, you should try a fast 5k
I wish I could run a 57 second 400
Anyone can run that with proper training!
I was first
Hi
Hi
First
I wanna be healthier, but I just can’t find the motivation to keep grinding out workouts - if I stop for 1 day, I stop for 3 weeks. I hate it
My best 400 is 52 seconds
I'm 1,79 m (5'10.5'') and I feel fat if I'm over 150 lbs. I feel my best at around 140 lbs. I used to weigh around 175-180 lbs when I was younger and into weight lifting. Now I'm a long distance runner.
Man I wasn’t first :(
My best 400m time was 58sec when I was 16yrs
Even though I train twice a week only back then
First!!!
Hi can I have a shoutout
When my dad was a pro he ran 20 miles a day and did weight lifting
He never achieved that much more
To me Bison this was your only weakness that kept you from the apex of the world in your event.Your heart and desire were never in question.
still got it in you mate
what does :D mean?
How do I get run gum?
Video starts at 3:05.
Greetings from Germany.
Awesome performance.
I started running regularly in May this year. I improved my time for 400m from 1:48 to 1:17 and I hope in 2021 i could reach 1:10.
I will work for that goal! 🏃♂️
Keep going with your contant, it's great to see your passion for running 👍🏻
*one day later ... I improved my personal best by two seconds to 1:15 🤟🏻
FloggingDrop glad I am not the only German being in love with his videos...
As long as you`re having FUN- that`s what matters. I ran a 400m in training (alone) this summer in 1:04. I am 52 yrs old, and 191/98kg. Which is 10kg more than me as a 20year old. My best discipline was the triple jump, so I don`t really have the stamina for the 400. But I still enjoy running! Grüsse aus Oslo
Love your discussion about weight and running (could be applied to all athletic pursuits though)! Healthy weight has to be the most effective weight to maintain for life balance, and especially for keeping amateurs like most people watching this motivated through the years!
Being an 800m Runner myself I’m curious to what kind of weight lifting you did. But man Nick will always be an inspiration.
At 1:52 I am guessing for 52 flat for 400m nick I loose 😂
Nick should do a progress report on gymshark
Love every video
Double upload let’s go
5:10 Yeez Nick what the hell is that vein on your neck.? It's massive!
Great video
No blocks 😳
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Nice video
His time was 57.21
3:14 start of 400m
4:20 finish of 400m
5:28 shows the time
wouldn't that make it about 1:06.
@@anthonyshelton2312 yeah ig so
@@anthonyshelton2312 and at the end he takes away the timer
Slow motion effects
Hey nick, I want run gum, but I live on Colombia :/
I bet u get a sub 1 minute
Edit: nvm
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