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[@fakeguy6835]

Nick Symmonds: Has high quality camera Has cameraman Litterally has a fricking drone *Doesn't have a stopwatch*

[@jarwynbanatao6042]

Haha

[@Iwasthewalrus]

Dude is awesome with getting people out and creating content like this but the forced personality and humor kinda makes him insufferable IMO. Followers and social media make you do weird things...

[@colddyicee1571]

Last Phage - Clash Royale lol

[@mahdiafrasiabi8218]

Did your hear that he said coach?! don't you think that maybe coach has stopwatch?! DID YOU SEE THAT NICK WAS MATCHING HIMSELF?! WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT DUDE?! EDIT: OK BOOMER

[@averyriley4539]

Lol

[@AJLapray]

Dang that commentator is good looking.

[@nicksymmonds]

so hot right now!!!

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

Lmfaoooo

[@Juandominguez-jy5ic]

AJ 's so good at commentating , I shot air balls just being defended by the sound of his voice. No hundy for me!

[@michaelwhiting5141]

AJ Lapray dare we ask how TMo went? That man was in the hurt locker with a lap to go 😬

[@DarkPa1adin]

lol

[@psychotv6953]

10K on the track, winner gets Nick's firstborn child.

[@nicksymmonds]

lol

[@antek098]

xD

[@rice1298]

Nick Symmonds I mean, you didn’t say no :)

[@macmcheese2385]

Rice bruh

[@user-rq1fc8pc6v]

@@rice1298 dude why would he do that

[@Coolguygoat]

Everyone runs a mile under six minutes most around five and a half. Me runs a 8 minute mile me: think I did pretty good

[@rileykouf7453]

I run a 9:30 mile but it doesn't matter cause im a varsity thrower

[@em0cor31]

Most people definitely don’t run under 6 lol. 5:30 will finish top half of a freshman meet

[@swizzyh195]

Jack Wilson there are so many people who run around 5:30ish

[@Saintzel]

@@em0cor31 I think I was able to run under 5:30 when I was about 12

[@geniusaitoolfinder]

My friend (13) did a 5.25 1500m

[@Professional_Dirtbag_Hippie]

Nick you should hold a full meet for subscribers. 100m all the way up to 5,000m or 10,000m it would make for a great set of videos

[@nicksymmonds]

That would be so much fun!!!

[@thorgod0824]

Yoo make it an event I would fly out for that shit

[@darksanity5635]

Nick Symmonds make itike a track meet. 200m 400m 800m 1mile 2 mile oh and 100m. That would be so dope to watch.

[@anyexpat]

100m why so far? I would be up for entering the 3m

[@paulleatham6830]

Team Nick Symmonds.

[@taziyahw3432]

Literally started watching this guy like yesterday and I’m already hooked to his vids.

[@nicksymmonds]

thank you for watching my videos!!!! appreciate you

[@jamesbockey1624]

I am so hooked I have a subscription of rungum 👍👍👍

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

He make running so fun

[@pandachong7942]

I was so hoping some super fast dude was gonna show up with a sub 4:00 and dominate. Would’ve been hilarious.

[@codyheiner3636]

Even sub 4:20 runners are super rare if you're just looking in some local area. Odds of anything below 4:15 would be so small lol. And even if someone whos PR is 4:15 would probably still run 5-10 seconds slower in this event

[@africalovesbait]

*Hicham El-Gerrouj shows up*

[@zeauxx8351]

They’re not olympians wtf 🤡

[@zeauxx8351]

@@africalovesbait he would probably run over 4 minutes because he’s getting old

[@jolteon43]

Nick is a class act. This man ran a sub 1:43 8 years ago then started his own business. Solid humble man, would love to grab a beer with him one day!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you! I’m always down to grab a beer!!

[@desire2143]

jolteon43 he also ran a 3:56 mile a long time ago

[@blackiron2356]

This is a Nick Symmonds burner account lmao

[@gabbi22]

Everyone: runs 5 minute mile Me: runs 12 minute mile on a good day

[@cassandrajones4547]

YES

[@Uhbunii]

Felt

[@willtay6550]

Are you a runner?

[@sunkissedangel]

Gabbi Moreno meeee M

[@gabbi22]

@@willtay6550 no not at all

[@SethGeoghegan]

Had a blast running this! First time running a timed mile in a loooong time. Happy with my sub 5 effort as a newly minted 40 year old. Gonna train up for another attempt this year, aiming to get back in to the 4:40's.

[@nicksymmonds]

THANK YOU for coming out to run with us Seth!!

[@Mike-Migliaccio]

Sub 5 at 40! That’s awesome man, how I’m trying to stay as I age!

[@SethGeoghegan]

​@@Mike-Migliaccio Thanks, I was very pleased. I have a 4:28 PR from 20 years ago, but I'm working hard to not hold myself to that standard! Good luck with your running goals.

[@geometricart7851]

@@SethGeoghegan I have a best I made 20 years ago at 6:28 but I never really trained that hard. At 43 I started running again but after it started to hurt like hell I stopped like a wimp. I'm 45 now and want to get back into it! 1st goal is sub 7 :)

[@SethGeoghegan]

@@geometricart7851 Thant's a fantastic goal, make it happen! With consistent effort, I'm confident you can make a go of it.

[@nicksymmonds]

WHAT A RACE!!! Check out my new eBook, How to Be a Better Runner: www.nicksymmonds.com/product-page/how-to-be-a-better-runner

[@omrybakshi5761]

Come to isreal

[@keysersozae9418]

Not watching anymore as I can't enter the competitions from Ireland. That's a lie, I'm gonna watch them all. Keep her lit.

[@DanielsHikingAdventures]

Sadly enough you have to live in the US, bad news for me from the netherlands 😭

[@emerson7291]

I loved this!

[@joshpinchuk7061]

@@DanielsHikingAdventures US is BIG, most of us that live here can't get to Oregon.

[@MrPres92]

Nick: What size are you? Andrew: uh size 8 1/2 Nick: this will do it Andrew: Really? Nick: it will do it Andrew: Really? That kid was NOT expecting him to have kid feet. lol

[@Saintzel]

Wait I'm 8 1/2 I should've raced it

[@chisoxfannoah6350]

Uh I’m 13 and have a size 12.

[@caliden]

"We're about the same size" - lol what does that even mean. Even half a size too small/big will be horrible to run in

[@TheSplendidLad]

Acer PAJ same lol

[@PostLagone]

@Hatersgotohell I'm 5'11 and I wear a 9

[@Leo-jf5hz]

This video is shorter than how long kids in my P.E. class take to run the mile

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

Lol same but im a runner 😂😂😂😅

[@Relax_Rombey]

hanphil noffz so your slow

[@hanphilnoffz8827]

@@Relax_Rombey no but yes i run 20 minute 5 k less then 6 minute mile 2:20s 800 meter mid late 50s 400 meter under 25 200 meter early 11 100 meter lol that my best rn i could do somewhere around 6 minute

[@randomwithtitan973]

TrqHardPvP lol

[@vidarye5859]

ima 13 y/o and i run a sub 5 and i’m like 3 minutes faster than everyone else in my grade 😂

[@anthonybuzzelli9165]

Me to myself: hey that kinda looks like Andrew Payton Nick: what’s your name Andrew: Andrew Payton

[@murtazapirani9644]

Is it the same "Elite runner Andrew Payton" as I'm imagining?

[@amazingabby25]

iBatL who lol

[@murtazapirani9644]

Is it this guy? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZiYo6yIq6h2h9k

[@nicksymmonds]

he ran really well!!

[@anthonybuzzelli9165]

iBatL that’s him, we run in the same district and he wins pretty much everything

[@soaky4]

I'm a 4:19 guy, but I'm on the East Coast. Maybe some real athlete in my neck of the woods will "franchise" Nick's cool idea.

[@nicksymmonds]

that is a GREAT personal best!!!

[@nickgale9095]

Mines 4:20, talk about getting smoked in a second ::)

[@LearningFast]

RedbirdEagle they started this 1 mile race in Raleigh NC 6 years ago. It is now a huge event called the Sir Walter mile. Crazy that it just started as a mile challenge at the local high school. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5K8oXqsrdV0e5Y

[@dwightrussell6092]

@@nickgale9095 you can not bet me in the 400m 1:10

[@dwightrussell6092]

@@FullTiltGame can you bet me

[@bruh3656]

I’m an unborn fetus and my pb in a mile is -00:01

[@nicksymmonds]

lol

[@jeancater1388]

Fionn Barrett19 😂. Fast for a fetus!

[@nategillette3863]

Fionn Barrett19 pathetic

[@bigblackhawk7176]

Thats slow

[@old_fools_gold9647]

You forgot to say “is that good”??

[@chazetheridge2493]

that moment when you realize people have run that pace for a full marathon

[@zkennedy5671]

"People", those guys are not human, they run so fast that their body literally begs them to stop, but they don't

[@thatguy9096]

If u relax u can do it its like when u relax while running u dont feel tje pain

[@baskeplaye009]

Imagine if Nick was in his prime and he ran this race... Pretty much a 0% chance of winning for anyone, unless you're an olympic athlete lol

[@user-eu5gu2sj2u]

Yeah because he himself was an Olympian (you literally stated the obvious)

[@baskeplaye009]

@@user-eu5gu2sj2u You literally stated the obvious by explaining my obvious statement... smh

[@kny7937]

@@baskeplaye009 obviously

[@Allaluca]

damn you're smart

[@RebornKaotic]

A. Damn you’re dumb

[@LukeHeironimus]

That was some of the best commentary I’ve heard in a while imo. Congrats to everybody who competed

[@lorenzo6734]

5:00 "How bad does it hurt?" "A bit." "OkAYy"

[@allenraids3359]

Nick: winner gets Nike ZoomX Me: First of all, what size. Others: wohoo let’s go. Me: you guys don’t care about size? Wow....

[@jiratnitipon9005]

Nick: "I'll be setting up a lot more races with them this year," CoViD-19: "I'm about to destroy this man's whole career".

[@JulienNeel]

Such good vibes from this!

[@georgeshoemaker6872]

1500m is superior to the mile race. Why? If you run 69 seconds per lap, your time will 4:20 on a 400m track 😂

[@jacobs3614]

George Shoemaker Can you show the math for that? Because I checked it and it did not equal 4:20

[@georgeshoemaker6872]

@@jacobs3614 Alright you got me. It's 69.333 pace per lap gets you to 4:20 (69.333/400)*1500 = 260s or 4m20s

[@jacobs3614]

George Shoemaker Oh I see, that’s close enough

[@Balgore8]

Great event! Everyone there made it look so graceful I gotta say it looks like a trot, but in actuality you all are basically sprinting. Running a 4 min kilometer is hardwork, let alone a MILE.

[@nicksymmonds]

we all came to COMPETE! Was a ton of fun

[@charkatslife]

Some kids in my PE class can’t run a mile in under 10 min, some can’t even jog two laps...

[@stellabum8286]

Charlotte Freymann ur in grade 7 tho...

[@charkatslife]

Stellabum and..? Shouldn’t it be easy for middle schoolers to run?

[@stellabum8286]

Charlotte Freymann they aren’t nearly as developed, take a look at a grade 7 record vs a grade 11 record per se.

[@osza6235]

Stellabum under 10 min is pretty easy

[@lolnda]

Charlotte Freymann i mean they’ll improve :) I went from a 11:48 to a 7:45 from 7th to 9th grade

[@Linkmon99]

Count me in next time!! I’m shooting to run 4:25 on Saturday to qualify for our regionals ✔️ we will see how it goes!

[@thatguy9096]

Im pretty sire ur the richest roblox player or am i wrong

[@mash7088]

oh hi link again..

[@mikezoid2008]

U will beat everyone by spending Robux Pay 2 win

[@MikhailMazin]

Ayo that’s great that u don’t just grind roblox and you actually have a life unlike other gaming youtubers keep running

[@mdub-lq7ez]

Nobody: Me and the homies style in 6th grade: 0:58

[@djsterf]

Super consistent, too. Nice job!

[@NickCager]

I ran track in high school 40 years ago and I still don't understand how a human being can run a half mile in 1:42... haven't run much since but you've inspired me to start training again. Thank you.

[@LarkinsWildEdibles]

I have ran 30 days before. But my father ran over, 5 years and 2 months. Running is fun.

[@nicksymmonds]

I agree! I've been running since i was 13. That is an impressive streak by your father!

[@LarkinsWildEdibles]

@@nicksymmonds A good motivator for running is, Joan Benoit Samuelson. She is a family friend. Have you ran with Joan Benoit Samuelson, before?

[@Ray.J]

That was fun. I hope the kids that attend that school realize how fortunate they are to have a stadium, an awesome track and turf field. They are blessed.

[@JordanThomasmedia]

This was dope! A great way to get the community out to have some fun and take part in a race.

[@andrewnorman2053]

Great race, was a lot of fun to get out there and get it done. Thanks Nick!

[@isaiah1300]

Tf, I can barely run a 9 minute mile, *everyone* in the comments can apparently run a 4 and a half minute mile lmao *edit: just ran a 7:15 :) I'm gonna aim for 5 lol

[@lunamoonlight5102]

isayuh I know, it drives me crazy. But at least we are all unique. 👌🏻

[@luisliz7291]

Right i’ve been running for like a month now at 9 minutes but then again I’ve been going slow to build up stamina

[@hayzmation5354]

Lol I dunno guys I tried my first yesterday and averaged around a second or two per lap, is that good???

[@iloverizzkingmatthew]

Everybody runs under 4 or 5 minutes and I can barely run under 13 minutes last time I ran I got 12:00 minutes

[@stephanbonnar6311]

7 is a pretty decent time, these people are actual runners. I’d keep that 7 minute but make sure you can keep that pace for 3-5 miles and it would be pretty safe to say you’re a healthy person. Most people can’t even run a 9 minute mile.

[@Vanlou]

Just love how Nick brings the community together!

[@efisgpr]

WTF?! The kid is like 10 and did a 5:50.... 7:30 6:50 At 1209m, he is at 4:27 (Banged out the last 400m in 1:23) He should be a 4:10 guy by graduation...full scholarship incoming. Gotta be stellar for his age in the 8 & the 4 (probably the 200, too). ...or he is 13 & really short, LOL.

[@davidsdrawings]

I was 11 at the time, 12 now! Lol!

[@lewislittlewood5038]

i’m 14 and ran a 5 28 is that good

[@UltraKVit]

Nick is a legend for setting things up like this. just amazing!

[@nicksymmonds]

Love a good race! It was really my pleasure.

[@SunOmega]

8:20 ahahahaha that killed me, love you Nick

[@nicksymmonds]

haha love you too! Wouldn't be the first time I've puked after a race lol

[@johmcg64]

That was a good run Nick. You ran 4:39. You were 9 seconds behind your winner.

[@wannursuffea4180]

“We got Nick leading the pack. Sorta, kinda not characteristic of him” 😂

[@nicksymmonds]

Sit and Kick FTW!! 🙌

[@marksenna9335]

Nick, you’re a great ambassador for the running community. Your videos always put a smile on my face and inspire me to lace em up.

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you Mark!!

[@Chris-eu2ls]

Awesome! You should host your own track meet in the United States!

[@nicksymmonds]

I SHOULD! That would be so much fun

[@monkeymohta7163]

@Nick Symmonds if you do have a 400m race and I’ll be there (my PR is :59)

[@paulclarke7571]

Terrific vid Nick. You are such a great ambassador for the sport. Keep em' coming!

[@benjaminkim2216]

Whilst pacekeeping migbt be the most important, watching and running that final stretch will always pump me up.

[@nicksymmonds]

I LIVE for the final 100m!!

[@Teoji7]

Keep doing these types of videos, I haven’t even watched it yet and I’m soooo excited

[@nicksymmonds]

I will!!!

[@Ozzy4747]

Looks like you’re still in great shape Nick. Must have been an absolute monster when you were hitting under 4 minutes.

[@cber5077]

Nick - really nice to see you enjoying running and sharing that enjoyment with us commoners:)

[@youssefmorad1144]

The camera guy is a genius

[@nicksymmonds]

He really is!!

[@mikecarmean6446]

Smokin Nick... That Was Fun and I Wasn't Running... 💥💥🇺🇸💥💥

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you Mike!

[@theynextup603]

Just realize the little kid got 5 something imagine him older

[@rhysnichols8608]

Nick Symmonds is a good guy, I like seeing former Olympians getting involved with the people and promoting a good sport. Thanks maaaaaaaaate

[@baskeplaye009]

ikr he's really humble towards other people

[@nicksymmonds]

absolutely my pleasure!!

[@coppermanelite2355]

The only KZbin channel where I will actually like the video when they tell me to

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!!!

[@williamneumann7578]

@@nicksymmonds Haha same! One of like 3 for me.

[@randallwong2916]

It’s lovely how Nick only has about a hundred thousand subs but his sub community is going strong!

[@nicksymmonds]

The running community is passionate and loyal!!

[@DizRax]

6:01 I really don’t like it when slower people stay in lane 1. It’s annoying having to go around

[@txydez]

Raxism agreed ✅

[@cheflarry2050]

Raxism it’s basically common sense that if you go slow you stay in the right lanes

[@DizRax]

Chef Larry yeah but some people just don’t like to do that

[@bighaneyproductions7891]

Raxism no?

[@DizRax]

Bighaney Productions I’m agreeing with your original point

[@jasonthedream]

This day was such a blast! Thank you Nick and AJ and Tanner! Great job everybody! 💪

[@nicksymmonds]

So much fun!!!

[@TheRealSnurge]

*doesnt pad out the video to make it 10 minutes* “Because that’s what hero’s do”

[@Ram-tinnitus]

Nick...love your videos and achievements. Amateur 5k and 10k runner for last 21 years. Respect !!

[@efisgpr]

8:34 "Beat 'em up a little bit" EXACTLY Don't just put them on the shelf ... But the dude does a 4:30...I am guessing he would use 'em.

[@terry8089]

That's fast, awesome runners! Fun to watch💯🤙🏼

[@peninsulap410]

Video title: running a mile for Nike next% Sees guy with a pair of them on

[@maggieb.9054]

The more the views should subscribe..... This is dope... Plus the cameras used are dope 👌👌👌👌❤️

[@jarredoc]

LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BABY!!!!

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

Really Great Job Nick. Can definitely feel the love energy and fun you bring.

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!

[@notsuspiciousthejudgmental2423]

It’s so weird to see my home state actually get attention. I love it.

[@ronduncan7731]

Once again a great video! Such a positive influence in the running community!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you Ron!!

[@drewthegoat1645]

Come up to Seattle! It’s close to where you are, running community is great here

[@piratesting]

I love this channel. You are so engaging and inspiring.

[@starry5643]

I absolutely love your video’s Nick. I wanna get myself a pair of Vaporfly’s but they are so expensive rip. Keep on your great video’s!

[@nicksymmonds]

hope you win the sweepstakes!!

[@starry5643]

Nick Symmonds Well I am from Belgium so not from the USA, so that means i can’t compete sadly. Thanks for responding man!

[@geometricart7851]

The shoes don't make the runner Anliv just remember that :)

[@peninsulap410]

@@geometricart7851 yeah but in the next % case it does kinda

[@daFranch1se69]

Who else immediately paused, "smashed" that like button and played again. Thanks for the heads up Nick!

[@nicksymmonds]

Haha thank you Marcelo!!

[@bronsen2243]

I can’t enter the giveaway bc I don’t live in America

[@nicksymmonds]

sorry, this one is US only

[@mohamedajab2715]

@@nicksymmonds about time you come to the uk

[@mkarczewski2001]

the same :(

[@theactivefootco971]

@@nicksymmonds Another shout out for a visit to the UK....

[@hiit8720]

I actually like Tanner Morgan and Nick Symmonds in the same video

[@Kelporan]

RIP this man’s amateur status

[@jefffawcett]

Konnor Paris You are many years behind the times, runners can win prizes and even cash as long as it doesn’t exceed their total expenses, which includes travel, rehab, shoes, whatever. Those shoes are no problem whatsoever

[@nicksymmonds]

@@jefffawcett Spot on Jeff!

[@oarias5158]

Man that kid that did 5:50 was very impressive, I do 6 even giving 80%. Amazing job and great video.

[@timomaekelberg8587]

I liked to do this race with you, but im all the way from belgium so thats not possible.

[@jayvonpryor1956]

Believe in yourself a little more and you can do it

[@hayatkhan8031]

man I wish i could come and race you guys! seems so fun. such an inspiration Nick! keep up the greatness!

[@chrisdryden6997]

when every competion is America base and you live in NZ f’s in the chat

[@SoundSpeeding]

Chris Dryden another kiwi runner here!

[@George-se4sn]

I am fast boi.

[@animemaster4947]

Nice all of them put all their effort in good race

[@Professional_Dirtbag_Hippie]

I need to get up to Oregon to run in one of these. Much love from the Lake Tahoe Basin

[@nicksymmonds]

Thanks Mitch!!

[@svarunstergar5190]

You are awsome man, showing kids the sport in a fun way 👊👊👊

[@Michael-Hammerschmidt]

4:03 I was a mile runner in Highschool, but man, nowadays I'd be right there with her lol

[@Stellie3341]

Favorite part is hearing spectators cheer their friends on. Regardless of time. I love the running community

[@nicksymmonds]

Me too!!!!

[@Altair_Galaxis]

Ran 5:03 and wasn't feeling the best.

[@murfulz1]

This video is dope! Kinda like the videos Deestroying makes, except for track, there needs to be more videos like these!

[@HONEYimH0ME420]

Plot twist: He was mugged as SOON as he left.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Was looking forward to the race. Great turnout and all ages. Really cool! I think you may have left a little in your tank. 🤐👍

[@LL-wu8ge]

So for the women it had to be like Molly Huddle showing up to challenge.

[@AdarshKumar615]

Everyone ran well we should appreciate everyones hardwork..

[@nicksymmonds]

Yes!!

[@sodi4069]

To the average fan 4:30-4:40 doesn't seem impressive but that's great! I'm surprised Nick can flash a 4:39 from watching his other videos

[@nicksymmonds]

I was pleased with it!

[@ericamachado7073]

Tannner is the only man I will ever love 😂

[@horsecocklock7483]

i’m 14 standing at 5’4 and i wear a men’s shoe size 10 lmao

[@horsecocklock7483]

Jakobi White yeah so idk y those boys got small feet

[@cosmikbot9162]

I'm 6 at 6'6 and wear size 3

[@horsecocklock7483]

cosmik bot that’s wild

[@charlotteskyye]

akaLesion [TMSO] bruh. I have really small feet, I’ve been told that so many times. I’m 12, 5’3 and I wear a size 5.

[@simontheslayer7696]

@@cosmikbot9162 dang bruh, I'm 2 at 6'8 and I wear size 69

[@austinspencer7766]

Nick is a smart business man but also good at bringing the community together. Keep it up man!

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you Austin!!

[@lampsenpai4325]

I clicked thinking it'd be a normal race: winner being 5 ish and the slowest maybe 9 min *i was so wrong*

[@nicksymmonds]

Was a great race!!

[@foryoutube4270]

These are such positive, fun videos! Gonna start buying run gum for that caffeine and to support Nick!

[@josefdaimin4959]

Technically, they ran 9 meters too short since 1 mile is 4 rounds + 9 meters

[@nicksymmonds]

Not on an 440 yard track 🤓

[@jamesstevenson842]

Thumbnail looked EPIC!!! Got me so excited for my upcoming track season!!!

[@pabloorozco300]

4:39??? You're fast AF

[@nicksymmonds]

thank you!

[@stevegharrispro9378]

Nick, Great Endorsing Track and Field! You are a Superstar!!!🏆💯🥇

[@scottcook9749]

Totally wanted to be there but hamstring issues propped up at the last minute :( Really big bummer, next time!

[@nicksymmonds]

next time for sure!!

[@mattdieck7146]

Super entertaining. I’m not a runner but the video idea was compelling. And I thoroughly enjoyed it!