1 Mile Race in BLUE JEANS vs Subscribers!

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Nick Symmonds is a two-time Olympian and a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Nick Symmonds, LLC and the co-founder and CEO of Run Gum, a caffeinated chewing gum company that gives people a quick boost in energy and focus with their revolutionary energy gum.
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.

[@nicksymmonds]

Get this video to 10,000 likes and next time we will race in full Tuxedos! Run Gum headbands/face coverings are now back in stock and for a limited time they are 50% off: rungum.com/pages/email-headband50

[@timmyreimers6115]

First like to this comment

[@nicksymmonds]

Hugh Munro HA!!! 😂

[@stevensampson9462]

You look good in blue jeans nick

[@nicksymmonds]

@@stevensampson9462 thankyou!

[@gilbertosgamingreviews8973]

Helk yeah

[@abobobini]

I feel like Sean got lost on his way to work and just ended up running a solid 7 minute mile in slacks.

[@eightw5783]

He looked bewildered at the interview too.

[@marcmiracco7819]

The guy in the suit is a legend 😂

[@mohanadabusara2393]

You should try to get the fastest mile in a hazmat suit

[@averageimbecileh6768]

Yes we need to make this happen

[@mishasnow505]

while wearing a mask and goggles

[@IneedJesus777]

YES NICK DO IT

[@shazzarkallie]

The fastest mile in a hotdog costume. I bet you even Joey Chestnut could beat him.

[@jasonmartin2300]

Walter White: ....RUN!

[@camerongray7767]

Omg the dude in the suit is an absolute beast. He is not so young, or skinny, and wearing a suit and he outruns a lot of younger, skinnier people in running clothes wow. He is awesome

[@rice1298]

If you are 64 you can run as fast as you were 19. So...

[@camerongray7767]

Rice no you can’t? How many 64 year olds have you seen running track at the Olympics?

[@rice1298]

Cameron Gray But they probably aren’t Olympian. Anyway, um. Since I got confronted you can fact check yourself I guess. You sound kind of angry so ima just head out-

[@rice1298]

Cameron Gray I also forgot to add this. I found it on a TedTalk, albeit I don’t know if it’s right.

[@silvertriOZ]

@@rice1298 umm maybe but not my personal experience was a 17 min 5k now 22 min at 70 though it still feels like 17 lol

[@Matt-ws7vb]

The man that ran the mile with the suit didn’t even look fit or anything and he still ran a 7 minute mile with pants on!?!

[@chriskelley7097]

Haha it literally looked like he was just dropping his kid off after work. I thought that little kid was his son, and he just spontaneously decided to run with his son.

[@brockman562]

faster than me and i'm younger. he has to be a former track athlete and/or runs consistently every fuckin day.

[@jasonolson7966]

@@brockman562 it's surprisingly easy to run a 7 min mile. but yeah the guy very likely runs every day. I know a lot of middle to late middle aged men who run 8+miles a day averaging 7 to 8 min pace per mile. they don't go fast, but man they've got some great endurance!

[@Matt-ws7vb]

Jason Olson yeah I know some older men who run a lot as well but this guy was overweight, I was surprised because I’ve never seen a man of that frame run a mile in 7:00 minutes, and with jeans on in 95 degree weather

[@jasonolson7966]

@@Matt-ws7vb he didn't look overweight to me at all... looks like he runs pretty regularly.

[@ParkerMax]

Imagine just being at the track and an army of people show up wearing jeans. I hate to be that type of guy, but please check out my KZbin channel🙏

[@nicksymmonds]

I was pleasantly surprised how many people showed up!!

[@samuelh1766]

😂

[@zac1672]

And seeing a man fly onto the track

[@Empridon]

How in the name of god did that old man run a 7 minute mile in a suit

[@amytan3671]

my fastest mile is like 1 minute more and that's me trying super hard in proper running equipment

[@FrancisTheWalnut]

@@amytan3671 You can get it faster!

[@DanielSong39]

Doesn't look real. 7 minute mile is what a normal young dude in decent shape runs

[@alancantu2557]

@@DanielSong39 looks Can be deceiving, maybe that old timer was just light on his feet and could move fast

[@teamfire3188]

Wdym 7 minute Mile is easy.

[@timmyreimers6115]

I didn't think everybody would actually show up in jeans😂

[@nicksymmonds]

required attire! :D

[@thrasher4ever928]

when a 3:49 miler says he's going for a world record in a joke event

[@nicksymmonds]

He'd be out kicking ass if there were any races to be had! FCUK this pandemic!!!

[@thrasher4ever928]

@@nicksymmonds it's definitely better than sitting around doing nothing

[@sheacallery1099]

@@nicksymmonds ha!

[@kennethreichelt]

Just checked Johnny's Instagram. He ran 4:06.25 to set the new world record.

[@carsonshutts3599]

Nick: posts video Me playing CoD: guys I have to go My friends: why? Me: you wouldn’t get it.

[@stevensampson9462]

Ha

[@nicksymmonds]

I respect your priorities Carson!!

[@speed_will]

Well u could play and watch the same time just sit the phone next to your screen that's what I do

[@3wod590]

That guy in the tux must have INSANE circulation for that mile time like omg.

[@F3L1XAUG3R]

Nick: "my trusty wranglers" The wranglers: price-tag still hanging off them.

[@ItsInstinctKnives]

Those are Levi's lol that's what was funny

[@sazrulsazli]

Yup, levis 🤣

[@LearningFast]

“We got real runners”. That says it all.

[@lialynott9639]

“Did u say 4:04?” 😂😂

[@willmckinneystan685]

That guy in the suit earned my like 👍

[@jraykotheanomaly2365]

7:02 in a suit, at his age is incredibly impressive... thank you for the content nick... I'm loving it

[@JackFlood]

Running in jeans just looks wrong🤣

[@wileyschmitt]

Business Suit Guy!!

[@gusthegoat250]

Me: tries to run a all downhill mile in best clothes to get a good time. Nick: Decides to run with baggy jeans

[@andrewklinedinst727]

Me: trying to break a 6 minute mile. nick: trying to break 4:11 in jeans. Also the way they are going to do my first cross country season with staggered start that is an f in the chat.

[@lucaskartsonakis7199]

Bro I did my first waterfall start and took 3 kids down in beginning😂

[@mort3official404]

I love the suit guy 😂😂 idk why but I’ve always imagined a track meet where everyone wears a tux and has to hold a briefcase while running

[@michaelnorth2055]

Call it the "rat race" 😆

[@alexanderpease4764]

The briefcase is the baton

[@duncanladuke1966]

Shaun is both the hero we wanted and the hero we needed

[@samdurling6053]

7:02 in a suit for a middle age man in a suit!! That's unbelievable. The vast majority of people can't run a 7 minute mile even younger people not in a suit

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Not gonna lie-I was pretty bloody impressed. I was never a competitive distance distance guy-I ran a 5:32 in high school when I was 17. Defo never tried it in a business suit. That dude looks like he’s close to 60. Major props!

[@shrek2342]

Sean is an absolute legend! Very impressive time!

[@nathanvirginelli2361]

Nick flying to the track was like the best part, that made me laugh

[@sephorate2382]

nick: *rips pants* *spongebob ripped pants song starts playing*

[@thewolfman540]

Love that your expanding your platform and introducing people to the sport of running good job Nick!!!

[@matys5864]

Oh im sooooo ready for the tuxedo mile

[@lukehuddbaby7381]

Hey nick I hope you are staying well during these times, I love your channel !!🙏❤️

[@darrenbarr4068]

I love your work Nick, I watch your videos all the time and it has helped me improve my running

[@randylosesit6656]

We get a fashion show and a new video! Happy Friday indeed!

[@nicksymmonds]

aim to please!! :D

[@RoadrunnerTrainingProjects]

😂 it is like watching a running version of myth busters for the first half of the video when he is figuring out the best jeans.

[@nicksymmonds]

love that show!!

[@alvinlai1522]

dude those guys split a 57-58 final 400m, that's crazy! really turned it on going from 71's to sub 60.

[@1111boone]

About 23 years ago I ran a competitive 5k race that started at 8 AM. As the gun was about to be fired to start the race, a cab pulled up, and a young man jumped out, still wearing his party clothes and dress shoes. He moved over to the checkin, got his number, and participated in the entire race, rather well as I remembered. The real amazing part was that the guy spent the night in jail for being drunk in public! What dedication!

[@lawea957]

I love your videos man, your not just another cocky fast guy, I can tell you enjoy people coming out and having fun

[@FranklinSpicer]

I’ve been waiting for this one

[@nicksymmonds]

hope you liked it!!

[@reallymysterious4393]

@@nicksymmonds I am still waiting to see Nick go for the Backwards Mile record :)

[@mikeyroberts8579]

I love your videos they are not long and boring but not short just long enough to keep me coming back. Keep up the great work.

[@Emma-io6bm]

Well done to the guy in the suit (your a good runner)👏🏼👏🏼

[@daniellorusso2446]

Where’s spencer at?

[@jenny-sj8nv]

I run three miles on my treadmill while watching this… I always watch these because I know that they struggling even more then me! Y’all are fast runners

[@carltonwagnac2282]

Your channel is amazing nick🤦🏿‍♂️always puts a smile on my face

[@jameson1235]

Nick i am a huge fan and you inspired me to start running and I love it so thank you

[@yendis902]

1:47 for an 800 is amazing

[@karstencollins6966]

Yeah, he's #1 in D2 for the 800. His name is Derek Holdsworth, he's a mad lad (I'm his teammate, albeit a thrower haha)

[@grahamstrouse1165]

I was never a distance guy but hells ya that’s fast! Hard to believe that it was only 7 years ago that Nick was a World Championship silver medalist...

[@yendis902]

Graham Strouse I think you may have misunderstood something, the guy who had a 1:47 was one of the college students (which makes it more amazing). Nick Symmonds’ pr is 1:42.95

[@yendis902]

Karsten Collins that’s awesome

[@mikenshirl]

Have you ever raced running backwards on your channel? I seem to remember a guy on our high school track team that broke 40 seconds on our 220 yd track back around 1973. I just looked it up and saw that a man named Aaron Yoder has the mile record of 5:54.25. That sounds pretty fast. And you can pass out RUN GUM to the winners. Great videos! Keep it up!!

[@ishaangupta8378]

Man I always rewatch your videos and Olympic ones too!! You just keep the great ones coming! Kudos!

[@ckokomo808]

I’m loving the videos. Loved the blastoff bit! Keep up the great work!

[@Unknown-ok4pz]

I love running and he just makes me love it more thank u so much

[@GUnit7772]

Hey Nick great to see you out there!

[@brettrobertson1958]

I love this channel so much and it’s gotten me back into running so maybe I can run with you one day.

[@jasonthedream]

Favorite video to date! Great editing, music, and as always content! 👌

[@dominoperson5]

I love these videos! Looks like you are always having fun trying new stuff! 4:31 is quick 💨

[@pjrichfart1117]

Keep up the great content Nick.

[@ianburt2376]

Ok now break 4:00 in the mile in Alphafly Next%s wearing blue jeans running downhill against your subscribers. The content we've all been waiting for.

[@Emma-ic4ns]

So entertaining love watching them in quarantine

[@wackjeiss5056]

Best running channel on KZbin! Thank you for motivation!

[@slaptheaskshow130]

Great content. Love videos like this! Keep them coming!

[@thesharkh2o]

Dude. That guy was like 100 years old. Ran a 7min mile in a freaking suit. #MadRespect

[@fiachraoduill2226]

I have been waiting for this video for some time unbelievable video nick

[@tonyjohnson9285]

I love watching your vids! Me and my friend likes to run a lot!

[@lindankosi7819]

I love your vids and they motivate me to do my best in my running thanks👍👍👌😀😀

[@timw1368]

Great video I love running and you inspire me so much

[@CoReOmega]

I've been waiting for this vid nick lets go🏃⚡⚡⚡

[@jameskerrnz]

not just a suit but also rocking some trail shoes no less..straight up legend haha !!

[@blakecarrington3117]

The 800 meter guy who finished first is Derek Holdsworth from Virginia. He attended high school at Lafayette and broke Seneca Lassiter’s school record. Great guy with an interesting path to college At Western Oregon University and he would have been national Champion if the indoor season did not get cancelled.

[@anthonyclement3506]

He's a huge talent!!

[@LearningFast]

Such a cool and fun video. Keep up the great work.

[@frazermackay8421]

Hi Nick, We love your videos and the great associated themes - we’re across the pond in Oxford, England. Do you ever plan to do any events in England?

[@HJ877]

Great video and a legitimately good race there! Cheers Nick

[@franklumpycounty7945]

Great video. We have been looking for a clean substitute for the beer mile for the high school XC team. We settled on the "Egg Knog Mile" after the end of season, but this will be really fun for them.

[@alilove2970]

You deserve more subs your videos are so professional good editing

[@nyk0l3tt3]

Your camera operator is the MVP for getting all that Goodwill footage. And love the editing

[@RainOnline]

you're my dose of LIFE, you always make me go out and run

[@paritoshnayak1587]

I’m exited for the full tuxedo, and want to see the tuxedo ripp

[@zackbritton1239]

I never even thought about it that my Rungum headband could be used as a mask. Thanks for the idea!!

[@kyleessex6301]

In high school I once got home late from a choir performance... when faced with either missing Track practice or training in a tuxedo I chose the latter(dress shoes too). Hurdle workout lol

[@mariepereira1154]

Shawn is the real MVP! Running at that in age and in that attire! Just wow! Amazing video nick! Much love❤️🤗

[@GUnit7772]

I'm so proud that you are still running!

[@nicksymmonds]

thank you!! Love running

[@anthonyclement3506]

Fun time! Thanks for putting it on and for the Run Hub Northwest shoutout!!

[@Luca-he3jy]

I love to see that people are starting to get back together

[@Fireflyepic]

When I started running 4 years ago I didn't have any special gear to start running. I just wore a pair of loose, kind of stretchy blue jeans and a comfy pair of non-running shoes. In 100 degree weather. Although I finally splurged after a few years, running in jeans wasn't as bad as people think. I wouldn't do anything more than a half marathon in them, but anything less than that is fine.

[@GokuRunner]

Just so entertaining. Great job Nick and suit guy!! College runners planned it out right.

[@alexstolz9461]

They closed in like 57-58, that's insane 💯🙌

[@134hdji5]

Great video Nick😃😃

[@Bradsworld2]

That was great Nick!

[@turboyoutuberjeff852]

Your awesome nick your my fav youtuber

[@jamesmcgowan8709]

Sean isn’t the runner we deserve, but he’s the runner we need

[@Abhiram-nb8yk]

Love it !

[@savannahpeirce2832]

Yessiirrrrr keep up the good work

[@kevinshea6496]

Fun race and video!!!

[@muhammadjararhassan3635]

What a good and entertaining video.🙂

[@NinjaZane7474]

Would love to do these videos but sadly 500 miles away in Cali. Looks like you had fun though!

[@blitzedge]

Awesome one, Nick! You should do fastest mile in a speedo. That would be hilarious.

[@RachelleAndrea]

I want to somehow be in one of these one day. I'm not that great of a runner. You'd kick my ass. Also I live in NY, so Oregon is a stretch. But they always just seem so fun to be a part of!

[@tripcLFM4L]

The moment we've all been waiting for!!!!!

[@asafvirin2181]

I old guy was probably just there at casually dropped a 7 min mile in worst clothes for running. He looks a bit out of shape but this guy is clearly a natural athlete!

[@margaretblake5051]

Thank you, Nick Symmonds, for the continued entertainment

[@VIV292]

Nicely done!!!! Also heard you with Ryan Hall in his podcast watch out Nick “Swoldier” Symmonds coming up!!!

[@healthleetprequel2014]

I will be tuning in to watch the tuxedo race between Nick and Sean.

[@JudahLee]

This was a really creative one Nick

[@randomcrap5020]

loved it