I’ll be a fan for life of Clayton after his performance and actions at the trials. Absolute class act and fantastic role model for any athlete. Cheering you on from Santa Cruz, CA. 🎉
Also a huge fan for a number of reasons. I'll be following this guy until retirement. However, his Trials performance disappointed me. Ryan Hall was one of the best in the world. In old thin shoes he ran faster than any currently active American. Like Young and Mantz so far in their careers, he didn't shy away from top competition, so he won only a single marathon. I really admire him and think he had a great run, but he was behind major marathon course record setters, the 2 fastest times ever run (Boston 2011), and other great performances. He was nearly always top American in his prime. But the only time he was first over the line was at the Trials. (He won various shorter races, of course.) Ryan didn't give up possibly his most noteworthy performance. If he had let Ritz or somebody win, he would have retired having never won a marathon. If Mantz and Young both enter only prestigious events loaded with superstars, it is possible that even though they are great runners, the Trials ends up Connor's only marathon win and Clayton never wins one. I hope not, but it is likely. Just look at Hall's great career if you assume they will both win a bunch of them.
Clayton’s patience is really commendable. To have a training partner who constantly out trains you in workout is tough mentally, but he knows that he will be with him on race day, and that all things will end out as intended.
Every episode Coach Eyestone: "Okay, let's reign it in on this one" as Conner is straining at the leash lol. Love it. Best of luck to you both at NY! Absolutely love every video and hoping to see a couple of podiums!
After having watched all of these, I get a good chuckle about how Ed's always like " let's try to reign it in" and you know there's no way it's going to happen. It's an endearing interaction. Ah, and good luck tomorrow, and again, thanks for these. I see them as a great symbiotic interaction with the running community.
I love these videos. This is truly VIP access to a professional athlete's training. And Clayton is so natural with the camera. Well done in another top 10 finish in a major race, looking forward to seeing one of you break the American record and get a podium finish in a Major.
Saw them running down the road the other day and recognized them instantly. I also enjoy running and know who they are, so to most people they will just look like fast runners.
Clayton, It would awesome if you could talk more about what you do for your achilles or other common injuries! Would love to hear a pros perspective on dealing with one of the most common reoccuring injuries in running. Love your videos, will be rooting for you tomorrow! Good luck
Hope you don't mind me jumping in! If it's anything or you haven't seen it yet, Tom from The 5K Guys documented his struggles with achilles a little in elite competition. (note: don't expect quality of video akin to this series)
2:09 is awesome when the winner is 2:07! I care so much more about you and Rory than the top 5 because of videos like these. Can't wait to see the recap
I'll be cheering from Macedonia, a country you probably never heard of. Enjoying the videos, the production is amazing. Please keep doing these! And thanks a lot for providing good quality subtitles!
YAAAAS way to lean into building tension with the soundtrack during the workouts! 🤗 I had to pause the video and flip it to the TV with the sub for that! The track workout had strong Inception soundtrack vibes. 😃
Cheering and taking pics with my team from 1st Ave & 103rd Street in mile 19. Hope to catch you guys on camera. Have a great race and be sure to save some energy for mile 24... trust me.
I’ll be cheering as I share the streets of NYC with you, Conner, and tens of thousands of others as we all push to achieve our goals together! Good luck!
It's the morning of... have an outstanding race. Can't wait to see what you (both) do. 🤙🏻 (Former New Yorker of 25+ years, watching from Taipei, Taiwan)
I wonder how well those stryd pods would have worked on coach's Reebok's back in 1992?! So glad shoe tech has improved! Cheering you on in the living room - best of luck!
The only bad thing about running NYCM tomorrow is that I won't be able to see you win it live. Best of luck to you and everyone else running the best marathon in the world!
As a long time Stryd user, it's really interesting to see it be applied to an elite athlete. Will be very interesting to see race day execution of Clayton vs Conner on a hilly course again. And if Clayton just goes by feel, or actually executes based on prescribed power targets. Can't wait to see the PowerCenter results post NYC.
I'll be cheering for you from back in Wave 1! I'm going to try to catch you, but you get a five minute head start! (Clearly that's what's preventing me from catching you...)
I can only fathom how fast they're going when they pass that other runner, who is definitely running faster than I run at my fastest. Amazing. Good luck ya'll.
Those split treadmills you were doing your testing on are wild. I did some testing at Georgia Tech to compare amputee athletes to those with both lower limbs. Half the treadmill was at 100% walking speed while the other half was at 150% waking speed… it’s wild how fast your body will adjust while your mind is still trying to figure things out
I’ll be a fan for life of Clayton after his performance and actions at the trials. Absolute class act and fantastic role model for any athlete. Cheering you on from Santa Cruz, CA. 🎉
Also a huge fan for a number of reasons. I'll be following this guy until retirement. However, his Trials performance disappointed me.
Ryan Hall was one of the best in the world. In old thin shoes he ran faster than any currently active American. Like Young and Mantz so far in their careers, he didn't shy away from top competition, so he won only a single marathon. I really admire him and think he had a great run, but he was behind major marathon course record setters, the 2 fastest times ever run (Boston 2011), and other great performances. He was nearly always top American in his prime. But the only time he was first over the line was at the Trials. (He won various shorter races, of course.)
Ryan didn't give up possibly his most noteworthy performance. If he had let Ritz or somebody win, he would have retired having never won a marathon. If Mantz and Young both enter only prestigious events loaded with superstars, it is possible that even though they are great runners, the Trials ends up Connor's only marathon win and Clayton never wins one. I hope not, but it is likely. Just look at Hall's great career if you assume they will both win a bunch of them.
Clayton’s patience is really commendable. To have a training partner who constantly out trains you in workout is tough mentally, but he knows that he will be with him on race day, and that all things will end out as intended.
These workouts are done at incredible paces but the both of you make it look easy out there!
Every episode Coach Eyestone: "Okay, let's reign it in on this one" as Conner is straining at the leash lol. Love it. Best of luck to you both at NY! Absolutely love every video and hoping to see a couple of podiums!
After having watched all of these, I get a good chuckle about how Ed's always like " let's try to reign it in" and you know there's no way it's going to happen. It's an endearing interaction. Ah, and good luck tomorrow, and again, thanks for these. I see them as a great symbiotic interaction with the running community.
Right now Clayton Young is my favourite marathon man. Not since the days of Ryan Hall have I been so excited about an athlete.
I love these videos. This is truly VIP access to a professional athlete's training. And Clayton is so natural with the camera. Well done in another top 10 finish in a major race, looking forward to seeing one of you break the American record and get a podium finish in a Major.
These videos are too high quality to be free to watch! I'll be rooting for you and Mantz from Wisconsin tomorrow morning!
Somebody get these guys some BYU parking passes!
Yeah, they're allowed in the gym. Can't Big Eddy pull those strings?
I cannot tell you how wild it would be to see these two fly by at a 4:40 pace!
Do the civilians on the street know who these guys are when they come flying by? Or do they just think, "There's joggers in the street."?
Saw them running down the road the other day and recognized them instantly. I also enjoy running and know who they are, so to most people they will just look like fast runners.
Dude! That background music from 6:55 ish was epic! This was the best one yet! Good luck tomorrow! I’ll be cheering from New Orleans!
I love the BYU element! It's like every time the series returns to BYU, I feel like we're going home.
Clayton, It would awesome if you could talk more about what you do for your achilles or other common injuries! Would love to hear a pros perspective on dealing with one of the most common reoccuring injuries in running. Love your videos, will be rooting for you tomorrow! Good luck
Hope you don't mind me jumping in! If it's anything or you haven't seen it yet, Tom from The 5K Guys documented his struggles with achilles a little in elite competition. (note: don't expect quality of video akin to this series)
It's mind boggling to watch them pass Makenna like she is doing a 10 min pace. 🤯
Congrats to you and Mantz in New York today! Another great watch and insight during the build
2:09 is awesome when the winner is 2:07! I care so much more about you and Rory than the top 5 because of videos like these. Can't wait to see the recap
I’ll be cheering from the medical tent at Mile 10! Hope to catch a glimpse as you zoom by!
Still following and watching every single episode! Hope this series never ends! Go Clayton!
Very best of luck to you both tomorrow! Another enjoyable series to follow 👊
Cheering from Baltimore! Thanks for keeping this series going, let’s go!!!
My day is exponentially better after watching a Clayton Vlog
I'll be cheering from Macedonia, a country you probably never heard of. Enjoying the videos, the production is amazing. Please keep doing these! And thanks a lot for providing good quality subtitles!
Skopje marathon rules. Respect from Germany to Macedonia.
The running community is so lucky to have you. Best of luck to you and Connor tomorrow! You both are so fit and on top of your game - you’ve got this!
Go Clayton and Connor!!! Cheering for you from Baltimore - you got this! 🎉
Cheering for you from Indiana! You and Mantz are going to crush it!
Cheering you on from Orange County 🍊 CA. Stay inspired and many thanks for sharing.
Cheering from St George, UT. Good luck to both of you!
YAAAAS way to lean into building tension with the soundtrack during the workouts! 🤗 I had to pause the video and flip it to the TV with the sub for that! The track workout had strong Inception soundtrack vibes. 😃
Such a fantastic video series on so many levels. Thanks so much to everyone involved!
Hope you both have a great race tomorrow! I’ll be cheering you on just as you enter Brookyn.
I have really enjoyed watching these episodes 👌🏼
Cheering and taking pics with my team from 1st Ave & 103rd Street in mile 19. Hope to catch you guys on camera. Have a great race and be sure to save some energy for mile 24... trust me.
The very best race for both you guys . 💯
These videos are so motivating! I run in Vineyard, Utah and these always get me excited for a week of training
Wishing you a great racing day! Daje Clayton!!! Cheering from Italy
I'll be cheering you guys from Las Vegas. Let's make ESPN2 provide the same amount of TV coverage you two had at Olympic trials. "Run" it back!
I'll be cheering from Splendid Street but my heart will be with you every step of the way son! ❤
Have a great day tomorrow! Your videos are a gold mine. Thanks.
Hey, Clayton! Jim and I will be cheering you on from Santa Clara, UT! You’ve got this! Blessings ❤️
Hell yeah Clayton! Good luck tomorrow, cheering you on from Modesto California
Will be watching from Sweden! Got goosebumps at the Olympics when you and Conner high fived. Hope to see that again!
Love these videos. So inspiring! Good luck in New York tomorrow. You got this!
I’ll be cheering as I share the streets of NYC with you, Conner, and tens of thousands of others as we all push to achieve our goals together! Good luck!
And good luck to you too!
Was so looking forward to this!!
love the way this one starts.. the build i did two blocks ago is giving me strength now. okay. yes!
Cheering from Cincinnati! These are such a cool day in the life and into the mind with insights into your training methodology. So cool 😎.
Clayton looked so smooth at that pace and not close to all
Out ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 ps got me into wearing ASICS and I love them 😍
Have a fantastic race! You've got this! Cheering from Berlin, Germany
Great race this morning, cheered from Utah ! Love following this journey
Cannot wait to see your tour of NYC tomorrow. Will be rooting for you from the Bay Area CA. LETS GOOOOOOO!
Cheering from home! But will absolutely be up watching it live in the morning. Good luck men!
We'll be watching from our house in Orlando, about 1/4mile from the Trials finish line! Go Clayton and Conner!
It's the morning of... have an outstanding race. Can't wait to see what you (both) do. 🤙🏻 (Former New Yorker of 25+ years, watching from Taipei, Taiwan)
Crush it tomorrow! Good luck! Can't wait to cheer you and Connor on tomorrow. Hope you have as much fun as it looked like you had in Paris!
I'll be cheering from my home in Chicago. Go Clayton and Connor!
Cheering from Utah! Go get them boys!
Congrats on an amazing race in NY - cheering from North Carolina!
Let's go Clayton! Definitely will be watching you and Connor Sunday morning. Sending strength! 💪😤🔥
I wonder how well those stryd pods would have worked on coach's Reebok's back in 1992?! So glad shoe tech has improved! Cheering you on in the living room - best of luck!
Hope u both are doing well at the NYC marathon, videos are very enjoyable, keep up the great work! cheers from Germany
Cheering from Portugal! Wishing a great race for both!
These are so well made! Great video
Los Angeles will be cheering 📣 and can’t wait to see you cross the finish line. LA28
Let’s go dude, you’ve got this! Just in time for my cross training session
And 🎉 cheering 📣 from the couch 🛋️ in Lowell Massachusetts ❤🎉
Cheering for both of you from 🇨🇦
So excited to see how you guys do this morning 🎉
I’ll be cheering on from SoCal! Good luck tmrw guys!!
will be YELLIN’ for you boys at 92nd and 1st! Let’s go 🇺🇸
You'll be out there? Great fun! Cheer for our boy!!
Cheering you on from Indiana!
The only bad thing about running NYCM tomorrow is that I won't be able to see you win it live. Best of luck to you and everyone else running the best marathon in the world!
As a long time Stryd user, it's really interesting to see it be applied to an elite athlete. Will be very interesting to see race day execution of Clayton vs Conner on a hilly course again. And if Clayton just goes by feel, or actually executes based on prescribed power targets. Can't wait to see the PowerCenter results post NYC.
Cheering you on from Arizona! Let’s go!
I'll be cheering for you from back in Wave 1! I'm going to try to catch you, but you get a five minute head start! (Clearly that's what's preventing me from catching you...)
I’ll be at mile 21! Good luck out there bossman.
cheering you guys on from North Iowa! GO GET THEM BOYS
See you at 59th and 7th Ave! 🎉
Congrats on 6th and 7th, amazing result!
Will be cheering from San Diego!!
Mormons discussing the virtues of caffein is the best thing I've seen in a while.
Great video! Good luck in the race I believe in you
Cheering you both on from Nashville, TN. Good luck!!
Seattle! You got this.
I can only fathom how fast they're going when they pass that other runner, who is definitely running faster than I run at my fastest. Amazing. Good luck ya'll.
Congrats for your today NY result 🎉 great result and place!👏👏👏
Cheering for you from Peoria AZ. Good luck in the race!
good luck clayton
love these! thanks for producing such beautiful content. rooting for you in nyc in a few hours! ;-)
Let’s goooo!!! To the well we go.
Cheering from Melbourne, Australia 🫶 Time difference will make it midnight on Monday!
GO well Clayton 🤝
Edit, just finished watching the race, very well done Clayton that is a tough race and you and Connor done your country proud lads .. 👍
Have a great race 💪🏻 Cheers from 🇫🇮
Wishing you best of luck from the DC burbs!
Good luck for Tomorrow!!!!!
Cheering you on from Germany in a few hours! Go get it!!!! 👊
You and Connor did great!
Good luck to both of you! 💪🏅
Those split treadmills you were doing your testing on are wild.
I did some testing at Georgia Tech to compare amputee athletes to those with both lower limbs.
Half the treadmill was at 100% walking speed while the other half was at 150% waking speed… it’s wild how fast your body will adjust while your mind is still trying to figure things out
And get after it tomorrow in NYC! You’ve been depositing efforts into the bank, now it’s time to cash the check!
Cheering so hard for you!!!
Cheering from Mississippi! Let's go boys!
Cheering from a hotel in Tampa ! Go get em !