I'm a high school senior and I run a 25:00 5K. Three weeks ago I lost my parrot. I thought about that during the race and dropped a sub-20:00. It was a fast course, but still. Your videos are inspirational and educational. You helped me through this season. Thank you!
I'm sorry about your parrot man, but that is awesome though, I love a sub 20 minute 5k. I'm close to breaking 18 minutes with a 18:09 on a fast course, so I'm really excited to see if I can break that soon. Good job man!
I ran my first 5k in 10 years. I ran a 24:54 . I'm an old man and had just lost 45 pounds. Hearing about how you lost your parrot but was still able to do an outstanding run, it inspires me.
As a race director (I've got a race this Saturday), it is so frustrating when an athlete misses a marker. Hey, why are those cones on the road? I could see the cones were compromised by the slightly busier street, meaning a race director can't stick them out into a busy street and interfere with traffic. Apparently there was a volunteer manning the corner and since you were the first runner maybe they weren't awake yet (that's why they serve coffee to the volunteers in the morning), but they certainly could have taken more aggressive action to block you from making that mistake. You clearly had a bib number on so they had to know you were part of the race.
As some who marshalls a lot at races, having marshalls on corners is really important, I swear most runners temporarily lose half their brain cells during a race 🤣
A marshall once misdirected me and I lost my momentum 😂 Now I always make sure to stay as close as possible to whoever is in front of me. If they go fast, I have to keep up so I don’t miss a turn/get lost 🤦🏾♂️
When I first heard of the title of this race, I thought...good Lord, he's going to run this dressed as a pumpkin! Wow, both you and Allie missed turns in your videos posted today, but a win is a win, and you ran fast for that course. Well done!
"there was a huge hill!" - Spence when the slope gets to 6%. Meanwhile Allie is crushing 40%+ hills during trail races. I know I'm just giving you a hard time because you absolutely crushed that even with the wrong turn.
Man when you said something tragic was about to happen I swear the poor race director was going to get hit by a car on the bike or something...it was just you missing a turn lmao!!
...Of course I guessed correctly. Naturally, the volunteer standing at the corner of that first turn should have directed you in an obvious way, and he should have seen that you were a race entrant from your race number. Maybe he was expecting the lead cyclist to come through first. If you account for the lost time, maybe you would have finished right at around 15 minutes, or you might have just barely missed getting a sub-15:00 time. On the other hand, perhaps you were demoralized by going off course, and also you might have lost your "physiological momentum" as a result of the whole experience. Either one or both of these variables may or may not have caused you to run a slightly slower time than you would have. On the other hand, I think you would try harder after that experience, which may improve you and your future racing overall. Nice Video!
My no spoiler prediction will be 14:45, seeing as you ran 15:19 a couple days after a 50 minute 10 mile race. Edit: After doing complicated calculations I figured out you ran a 14:37 5k without the 18+ seconds lost, and came through the 5k with those 18+ seconds in 14:55, so not only is sub 15 in the question, but you destroyed it running 14:37 for the actual 5k, on a pretty difficult course mind you. So you could probably break 14 minutes on a really flat fast course, or on a track. Keep up the amazing work.
Well what do ya know! Dont worry bro... you aren't a pumpkin head they need to do a better job either marking it or having volunteers who are explained the directions! This is really bringing flashbacks for me cause it was also a 90 degree turn haha
If you didn’t miss the turn and had other guys running around you, sub 15 would have been easy. Always hard running solo, especially at training when you are trying to hit a certain pace. What’s your weekly mileage?
I’m an eighth grade female who plays soccer, lacrosse and I do cross country and track, I recently broke 21 minutes for my 5K and I hope to run collegiately.
Why did the lead bike let themselves be overtaken? A bike should always be able to outmatch a runner and helps marshals know the runners are coming. Meet directors usually should be at HQ sorting stuff out there?
What are the chances both you and Allie go offcourse during a race? At least you two weren't wearing identical running gear in your respective races. :)
Come on seriously though how do you not have someone who can bike fast enough to stay out from of the race You AND Allie screwed by incompetent race directors
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Broke 6 minutes in the mile today and you’re inspiring me to run faster. Keep working 💯
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Age?
I’m 5 years old and I just broke 5:15 💀
My PB is 5.52 min
@@Jed1GTR might as well off myself
I love how the dude just watched you go the wrong way😂
he literally had one job to do.
@@kevstreethe wasn’t working there
1:43 “My dad and uncle” nice try Spencer we know your dad was cloned in 86
Exactly my thoughts, they are definitely twins 🤣
Shout-out to the dude screaming at you about the missed turn. Real hero.
I'm a high school senior and I run a 25:00 5K. Three weeks ago I lost my parrot. I thought about that during the race and dropped a sub-20:00. It was a fast course, but still. Your videos are inspirational and educational. You helped me through this season. Thank you!
I'm sorry about your parrot man, but that is awesome though, I love a sub 20 minute 5k. I'm close to breaking 18 minutes with a 18:09 on a fast course, so I'm really excited to see if I can break that soon. Good job man!
I feel so sorry man
gah damn man. Good work
I ran my first 5k in 10 years. I ran a 24:54 . I'm an old man and had just lost 45 pounds. Hearing about how you lost your parrot but was still able to do an outstanding run, it inspires me.
Where did you leave the parrot last?
As a race director (I've got a race this Saturday), it is so frustrating when an athlete misses a marker. Hey, why are those cones on the road? I could see the cones were compromised by the slightly busier street, meaning a race director can't stick them out into a busy street and interfere with traffic. Apparently there was a volunteer manning the corner and since you were the first runner maybe they weren't awake yet (that's why they serve coffee to the volunteers in the morning), but they certainly could have taken more aggressive action to block you from making that mistake. You clearly had a bib number on so they had to know you were part of the race.
As some who marshalls a lot at races, having marshalls on corners is really important, I swear most runners temporarily lose half their brain cells during a race 🤣
Yeah, thinking about pizza can do that to you.
A marshall once misdirected me and I lost my momentum 😂
Now
I always make sure to stay as close as possible to whoever is in front of me. If they go fast, I have to keep up so I don’t miss a turn/get lost 🤦🏾♂️
@@justinnyumbaiza That's certainly one strategy! 🤣
Can’t believe you didn’t dress up as a pumpkin and go for the fastest 5km run in a pumpkin costume.
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When I first heard of the title of this race, I thought...good Lord, he's going to run this dressed as a pumpkin! Wow, both you and Allie missed turns in your videos posted today, but a win is a win, and you ran fast for that course. Well done!
"there was a huge hill!" - Spence when the slope gets to 6%. Meanwhile Allie is crushing 40%+ hills during trail races.
I know I'm just giving you a hard time because you absolutely crushed that even with the wrong turn.
Man when you said something tragic was about to happen I swear the poor race director was going to get hit by a car on the bike or something...it was just you missing a turn lmao!!
These pov shots are so cool with all infos on the screen
OG's remember the GOAT camerawoman Larkin.
Awesome to see you found your niche! Keep it up!
I love this kind of content, Spence! Keep it up!
Seeing how the lead biker just sped past you after that mile mark was hilarious 😂 didn't want you getting lost again
I love your videos and I love running
Still a great time! Nice Job!
Not as much as me losing a full minute taking a left turn when there was no sign to turn. Ran ~3.3 on that day
ha! totally been there, always brutal. happens!
Keep it up you inspire me to improve!
I'm at 4:37 into the video, and I think you're going to accidentally go off course. That has happened to me before.
...Of course I guessed correctly. Naturally, the volunteer standing at the corner of that first turn should have directed you in an obvious way, and he should have seen that you were a race entrant from your race number. Maybe he was expecting the lead cyclist to come through first. If you account for the lost time, maybe you would have finished right at around 15 minutes, or you might have just barely missed getting a sub-15:00 time. On the other hand, perhaps you were demoralized by going off course, and also you might have lost your "physiological momentum" as a result of the whole experience. Either one or both of these variables may or may not have caused you to run a slightly slower time than you would have. On the other hand, I think you would try harder after that experience, which may improve you and your future racing overall. Nice Video!
That is a crazy heart rate
You are the best!
You crushed that.
How can you miss a corner in a race you know ^^ Great running :).
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I've made a similar mistake on my first 5K, but my times are nowhere near yours. Big ups for making that mark.
Colder Boulder is down mile 1, up mile 2 then rolling mile 3. You can crush it!
beautiful course
What a gorgeous fall day!
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lol gotta get an e-bike for that lead biker
Reminds me of in a 2-school cross country meet I took a path that went way outside (extra 200mish) and still won
I love the 5ks but I hope you haven’t given up on the marathon
Wrong turns are tough. Happened to me. In the lead and I asked for directions but got no answer. Got 2nd by 3 seconds and lost $100 gift card.
Your HR jacks up so quick
I have a 5k in 2 weeks thanks for the video
Man, you got the number 1 bib 😮
My no spoiler prediction will be 14:45, seeing as you ran 15:19 a couple days after a 50 minute 10 mile race.
Edit: After doing complicated calculations I figured out you ran a 14:37 5k without the 18+ seconds lost, and came through the 5k with those 18+ seconds in 14:55, so not only is sub 15 in the question, but you destroyed it running 14:37 for the actual 5k, on a pretty difficult course mind you. So you could probably break 14 minutes on a really flat fast course, or on a track. Keep up the amazing work.
Commenting before knowing... he finna miss a turn. I have had this exact thing happen to me !
Well what do ya know! Dont worry bro... you aren't a pumpkin head they need to do a better job either marking it or having volunteers who are explained the directions! This is really bringing flashbacks for me cause it was also a 90 degree turn haha
Yeah, but those dudes didn’t help at the turn! 😠
insane speed!!!!
Both you and Allie missed a turn in your races!
Was about to say the same, showing solidarity lol
5:01(minus 18 sec.) first mile. Love when the signage is clear as day. Couldn’t help but notice the Beautiful autumn foliage.
If you didn’t miss the turn and had other guys running around you, sub 15 would have been easy. Always hard running solo, especially at training when you are trying to hit a certain pace. What’s your weekly mileage?
Bro is it normal to run at zone 5 during race days 5k?
How fast would you go in regular shoes?
I’m an eighth grade female who plays soccer, lacrosse and I do cross country and track, I recently broke 21 minutes for my 5K and I hope to run collegiately.
What running app do you use
I mean it’s fine you missed it but that guy standing there with his hands in his pockets didn’t do much for you.
Where have I seen Larkin before? She looks so familiar.
Your heart rate jumped that high less than one minute?
Kerley would win but not easily because Cole's middle distance strength has to be considered!
Where was this race? The location looks familiar.
Hoodie only
Yes! Re-release the merch plzzz
Come to the Kent Pumpkin run
Bring back The Athlete Special merch. I want a hoodie!!!!!
Super solid race considering the missed turn. Sub 15 on a hilly course says a lot about your strength levels. Keep working 🔥
Do you think that heart rate is accurate?! You were averaging like 190 haha
If your uncle had hidden half way round the course and your dad started the race you could have had a Brown 1-2.
they need a bicyclist who can actually ride up hills.
Wait a minute, what? Which one is Dad, which one is Uncle, and which one is Spencer?
You took the wrong turn
I just realized this was uploded 30 seconds ago 😭
Keith has a twin???
You and Allie both take a wrong turn the same weekend!
Why did the lead bike let themselves be overtaken? A bike should always be able to outmatch a runner and helps marshals know the runners are coming.
Meet directors usually should be at HQ sorting stuff out there?
What about your km pace and splits.. it is a 5k, not a 5 mile.
Love you. Love Allie. But what's with both of you taking wrong turns at your races?!
Keith has a twin??
No you and Allie both missing turns in your races!!! 😱
Wait, was this a sympathy off course maneuver to make Allie feel better?
1:45 Who cloned your dad?
Is your dad a twin?
What are the chances both you and Allie go offcourse during a race? At least you two weren't wearing identical running gear in your respective races. :)
I run my miles around 15 minutes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not the most obvious
Come on seriously though how do you not have someone who can bike fast enough to stay out from of the race
You AND Allie screwed by incompetent race directors
Bro chill it's a good vibe family 5k
First
Where was this race? The location looks familiar.