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[@rockyap3187]

Around 3-4 months ago, I couldn't run consistently for 5mins without gasping for air. Now I can do a sub 30 5K without stopping. I know it's not as good as his but hope to get onto your level someday

[@TheMonchairman]

I am same as you are. 5k 30min. Hope to move to 25 min

[@thepsychologist8159]

Hey Reyver, how are things progressing with your goal? Has your time improved since this last comment?

[@TheMonchairman]

@@thepsychologist8159 I did it 26:10 for 5km, when I was participating 10km run. I was around fast pacers and it helped😀. I was not running as fast as they are however I am doing my PR.

[@thepsychologist8159]

@@TheMonchairman Progress of 4 minutes. That's excellent, keep it up. Plus also you did a 10km. Recently I decided to buy myself a treadmill. I've found many positives to this but one thing especially is locking in a pace and sticking to it. For example, after doing a warm-up I can set the pace to 12 km/h which equates to a 25 min 5km. But the other positive is being able to run when it's raining or freezing cold outside or just doing an easy long-run without having to leave the house. Also, I bought it because I sustained a deep muscle tear in my calf muscle (shin splint) so I wanted to reduce the impact force on my feet/legs compared to running on tarmac. Oh, and the other 'bonus' is my wife now uses it more than I do so it keeps her in shape!

[@angelradhey7362]

5km in 22:30 second completed but 5km in 19:00minit how finish....

[@ericlukan]

As a runner, you don’t know how impressive this is for someone of his weight.

[@thefitnesslife4988]

Yeah cause most long distance runners are skinny with no muscles. This guy lift weights too.

[@ajmusic4500]

Eric Lukan I agree but the fact that he’s running on a track with no hills makes the time a lot better. Not trying to hate just saying it will make you faster

[@liamgg4341]

AJ Music no shit, he did a time trial why would he want to run it anywhere else lol

[@durianriders]

@@thefitnesslife4988 this dude smashes about 750mg of anabolics a week lol. You think he would go faster than mid 18's on a track.

[@durianriders]

if you took as much gear as he is clearly taking you would be way faster bro.

[@seblee2664]

46 years old and did my best time today of 29 minutes for 5K. Had to go for it and I am so proud of myself 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@instance3028]

nice man!

[@seblee2664]

I am at 27 minutes 34 sec… Step by step🏃‍♀️

[@ghayazali660]

Amazing brother

[@seblee2664]

27 minutes now, still loving it. 🫶🏻

[@WillBockovenCRE]

46 I’m low 6s for 1 mile and 21 min for 5k

[@mikeclay6089]

Just ran a 21:13 5k time at 23 years old. I’m 6’3 about 215 and have been running consistently for about 6 months. Working to cut down on weightlifting and become more of a hybrid athlete with running/ yoga. Thanks nick you have definitely inspired me to achieve more out of my body than I thought was possible and I can’t wait for the journey ahead! Cheers

[@mohamedorayith4626]

How many km did you run a week during those 6 months assuming you obviously increased?

[@mikeclay6089]

@@mohamedorayith4626 Since posting I’ve actually trained for and ran a full marathon in November 2021. During my training which was about 6 months, I ran 40-50 miles per week. I am currently training for another marathon that will be this June 2022 and plan on reaching up to 60 miles per week for a few weeks. It definitely takes weeks to work up to that mileage though and you don’t want to jump right into high mileage runs

[@noice8674]

Have you tried *pranayama* along with Yoga? It can do wonders to your lung capacity which will translate into better track time while running.

[@jesuschristismylord4043]

I think just hitting the gym looks better on the body than running, running is impressive but I wouldn’t trade it for more muscle

[@RAIDEN9009]

You sound very similar to me at that age. Be very careful about running at those heavier body weights, especially as you age. It's hard on joints, ligaments, and tendons.

[@ProdigalReturn]

I'm doing a 5k on May 1st. I'm a recovering drug addict, last time I used I overdosed and they had to bring me back. That was September 15th. I recently changed my diet, started taking vitamins, and I am on my 3rd week of going to gym everyday. My goal is just to finish this 5K no goal time just to complete. The end of summer I'll try another one and hopefully I see huge improvements. I have lost 30 pounds so far. Any one struggling with life and you feel like you're in a rut... make a plan. What do you wanna change about your life?! Just show up... and do it. Hope you all find some happiness in your day to day lives. Stay strong Stay metal 🤘🤘🤘

[@ProdigalReturn]

@@kidflykai03 thanks man. Feels good, I hope everyone can find some balance and happiness in their lives. It can be difficult in these days.

[@user-jo4of6rr6b]

All the best on your journey man, You've come so far already 🤘

[@ProdigalReturn]

@@user-jo4of6rr6b thank you brother. I finished the 5k, my time could've been a little better but my goal was to just finish it. I have another 5k I signed up for 80 days out. I'm cutting my finish time in half, then I'll do a 10k. Getting married on the first, still sober, still hitting the gym everyday, diet etc. I feel great and look the best I have since high school.

[@w.dieterich7077]

Most important thing is consistency, keep going, even if you’re just going through the motions...just show up...u got this

[@ProdigalReturn]

@@w.dieterich7077 I killed it. On a cleaner diet, still working out everyday. Training for a triathlon 3 months out now.

[@Cro17st]

35 yearsold 198cm 99 kg 5km for 33:57, Last week it took me 39 minutes,i keep on pushing

[@ABRAHAMGOLDENBERG]

33 y.o 197cm 100kg 5k @ 18:55 But I been doing regular cardio runs for 10 years

[@easye7099]

19 years old 185cm 92kg 5km for 28:00 A year ago 18 183cm 77kg 5km 19:55

[@Vikram-jv9wp]

22 year old 186 cm 92kg 5km for 42:35 Though it's bad compared to others I'm just proud that i too have attempted this challenge

[@frostbitepokin9520]

@@Vikram-jv9wp don’t worry bout the time. It’s all about completing the run

[@Vikram-jv9wp]

@@frostbitepokin9520 Yes Sir. :))

[@dboardjr8873]

Wait, did he say 6 mile cool down? Bruh 😐. That's my whole workout

[@evancammisa2146]

What's yo mile spit boi

[@themedi0crgamer79]

For real 6 miles is a workout not a cooldown. After a 5k he shouldn't be doing any more than 2 for cooldown

[@vladiinsky]

Thass why he's jacked af

[@juuzang]

@@vladiinsky that doesn't make you jacked, it does the opposite lmfao

[@rannikkopyry]

The Medi0crGAmer It can easily be cooldown if the speed is low, the distance doesn’t really matter on cooldowns. This comes from an experienced runner and xc-skier.

[@dicosoliman3275]

As a runner myself, I can't imagine pulling of such a fantastic time with this amount amount of weight. Great job!

[@ovidit_rao3755]

U can pass Gujarat Constable exam 😂😂😂 Come to India .

[@deeppaul2066]

Ssc gd also

[@Chetan_4U]

Form are only allowed for citizens of india

[@Lanhennandeibam5511]

😂😂😂😂

[@Indiayzgk]

😂😂

[@Ramio464]

😂😂😂

[@Arvid2022]

So inspiring! I love that you don’t have all these “deep” quotes, but you are just straight to the point and goes into detail with your training, nutrition, business and coaching. Thanks for all the content!

[@EntrepreneurInvesting]

Nick, you have inspired me to try and run a half marathon. I'm built like a sprinter and have ran sprints in college athletics, but now it's time to step it up and go the extra mile. Thanks for the inspiration man!

[@Sonofosam]

Thats easy took me one month from absolute zero

[@reidheller3927]

Boring Sam shut up and let the man have his moment people like you are the reason people are scared to get into running because other people just bully them and brag about their times/distance run and put other slower people down

[@justanotherguy4283]

Just stick to your training plan! A Half is a great distance..

[@justanotherguy4283]

Boring Sam what was your time?

[@dangerupclose]

@@Sonofosam wow you should do a video about it. Title it something like "how to destroy your knees and other parts of your body".

[@noahslinker8185]

Throughout high school and the early years of college I was a runner - well, kind of. I did hurdle races and the 400m dash. It's been five years since I stopped running and since then i've done basically nothing for cardio, and have actually gained a ton of weight as well. You're videos have inspired me to get back out there and start running again, this time for distance. Just wanted to let you know that you've been a big inspiration for me to get back to doing something that I love and had lost for a long time.

[@corruptsoulll]

He managed to maintain a speed around 10mph for 18 minutes at 194 pounds, that’s impressive!

[@nomayim51]

Yes

[@ginger_wby]

@Jordon Oakley jealous

[@shrek2483]

Yesterday, I got my 5k PR in 22:40 in a really hilly surface! I’m proud of myself. Keep pushing!

[@tommykaira8775]

awesome work, hilly surfaces reduces my energy by half easily and I know the frustration going through it

[@adrianlifts1838]

Keep it up my man. I ran an 18:20 last year as a junior in high school. The one Key I learned is to be able to breathe correctly while running. I am shooting for sub 17:40 this year.

[@talentlesscommenter1329]

What mistakes were you making with breathing and how did you fix them?

[@R3DR1NG78]

Idk about anyone else but I appreciate the sweet edits and transitions, Your growth as a person a company and as a youtuber has inspired us all

[@alyssaschultz6241]

I did my 5k time trial on Saturday also with great results. A 1 mile PR of 8:52 and 5K PR of 28:32

[@elijahpelletier136]

Hold up

[@jordanmullet7943]

Alyssa Schultz I started running in January and ran 28:00 flat last week, the struggle is real to shave time off.

[@ADuckOnQuack97]

Just keep working!

[@TheChuky18]

@@jordanmullet7943 how can you start and shortly after get that time? When i started running i was at maybe 45 minutes for 5k. I was NOT overweight and made a little bit of sport before

[@reeceb4622]

TheChuky18 either your cardiovascular system was super underdeveloped or you have asthma then cause around the 30 minute mark is pretty normal for a 5k after a bit of training (like Jordan’s four month training)

[@_jamacedo6349]

I gotta be honest: even though I follow you and know your mental qnd physical capacities, i could not see you doing that well! That was unexpeted and awesome!!! 🤘

[@thepsychologist8159]

Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@krnvrm05]

I'm 18, started running a few months ago, currently i am at a 26min 5k. Seeing this man doing all what he does gives me hope that I can also get to this level if I keep putting in the work. Thanks, Nick!

[@pmjsaliba]

My first 5k in a year after 6 months of laziness and 6 months of consistent training. Aiming high for an 18:29 (PB:18:39). You re an inspiration Nick 🙏

[@pmjsaliba]

Done ✅.. 🙏💙

[@rebel1052k]

@@pmjsaliba Well done

[@TraumaER]

That is insanity! Finally someone I can relate to. All these 120lb runners smoking me with their 5 min miles and smiles...

[@bigben8129]

that's me lol

[@olliegun3656]

Don't call me out like that 😂 it's really impressive that he can run sub 20 when he's 60 pounds heavier than me

[@SeaJayBelfast]

He's running on a flat track doped up to the gills. Wouldn't say he's relatable

[@b7k1l8yn]

@@SeaJayBelfast had to hate smh

[@noahnguyen3317]

SeaJayB so if you were to go for a 5k pr, you’re telling me you wouldn’t do it on a track?

[@NickDompierre]

Thats moving bro! Nice work Nick!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

I'm subscribing to your channel! I REALLY like to eat, A WHOLE LOT!😆🍕🍟🍔🥞 BUT, I have to stay in shape!😁🏃🏿‍♂️

[@truth-Hurts375]

@@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro Since when will chanals keep you in shape????

[@kktripathi4966]

Road running god or bad bro !?

[@maxmilligan9531]

Really good Nick , you’re starting to move like a runner. So impressive at that weight, love your videos, keep it up man 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@marksmyth5505]

I'm 51 years old and i did a 5km recently in 19:57 i had to push really hard the last 2km and was really thrilled to dip under 20 min 😁

[@therespectedlex9794]

A bigger trim guy who's fast. Inspiring, and fair enough, in spite of the socks.

[@zkennedy5671]

This guy is a machine! I run 4 times a week and my best was 19:20, gratz bro. That shows how much effort you put into it.

[@zkennedy5671]

@@samcharles1239 One year later hmm my pb was around 17"30, then I stopped runiing got fat and now I just do some exercise, gratz tho! Keep going and beat the 19's

[@MrFootyAce]

Now you’ve beat my PR of 18:50 I’ll need to improve mine 👊🏾

[@adrianomiranda5522]

Have u done it?😂

[@matthewjosiah]

Awesome Nick, I get what you're going through here as a 194 pound Ironman athlete too!

[@lukelively8380]

Greatness Every Day at 210 pounds I ran a 17:30. I almost threw up though lol

[@thepsychologist8159]

Gotta love these people who need to tattoo inspirational phrases onto their bodies. "Go One More". It's pretty easy to remember, pretty easy to say/think every 5 seconds to inspire yourself. Makes me laugh.

[@dylandonley470]

Watching this again in Nov 2024. In this video, Nick talks about how one of his biggest weaknesses is pacing and that he wants to work on it. But now, is pacing is insane. His mile splits are within a second or two each time. Been fun watching his progression.

[@soysauce6534]

This is very impressive. To get this time I’d have to run my fastest mile 3 times in a row. I’m 170lbs but I used to be 197 of pure fat. I’m much stronger now and much faster so I’m going to try and get to Nick’s pr. I do know that I’ll have to train as much as he has so I’m ready to put in the work. Wish me luck guys

[@thepsychologist8159]

Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@charlesevanspope]

The fact that u did this by yourself at that size is very impressive, but also u pulled up a little short🤣

[@TeamRICHEY]

boss! solid AF 5km

[@anthonyd.fiacco5851]

Yah it wasn’t too bad. Probably would place well in my cross country section.

[@anthonyd.fiacco5851]

Your right about pacing though. If you work on that you can easily achieve somewhere around 18:15_18.20

[@idkactually8565]

@@anthonyd.fiacco5851 “wasn’t too bad”

[@helios1336]

It's fast, but it really isn't special. I run 18:49 at 197 Pounds, but not on a running track and with my asics DS-25 neutral running shoes. What do you think guys, would i be faster if i would be using those Nike VaporFly Next% and a running track? Most certainly. The thing is - Those times are no references, if equipment like these shoes are involved. A friend of mine (unexperienced runner) used those shoes, after running with a normal pair of asics, he was 4 MINUTES faster (from 35 smth to 31 smth). Nick would easily be a minute slower if he wouldn't use this shoe. And hence this shoe isn't the reference for most of the runners (simply because they are expensive as hell and unhealthy for your joints, because your legs will trust the cushioning, instead of using your very own Achilles Tendon), this time isn't really his PR.

[@fitnessclub6206]

My timing 5km 18.54

[@SuperGGLOL]

You make running look so fun and effortless... and then I try it and 5 seconds later its a battle between me and my demons, trying my hardest not to give up

[@MD-uu5nt]

You are running too fast if it feels like that. It should not feel like death.

[@mishview]

As someone at the age of 36, with a height of 1,88 cm ( 6,2 US) running for 2 years (non-professional), and weight of around 78 KG , to see someone this pumped running so fast is quite impressive ! FYI... my 5k PB is 18:40

[@youngy76]

Awesome effort mate, Im ex UK military so good to see the Army spirit keeping alive. Well done on your PR

[@aniruddhyadav4215]

Congratulations I did in 21 minute 32 seconds. You give me a gole time . Thanks from INDIA 🇮🇳

[@abhirajput8692]

20 min india hp

[@princekumar-yb4oq]

I do 17 mins

[@SandipKumar-cp3xe]

@@princekumar-yb4oq bro kuch workout bata time kam karne k liye

[@deerajsingh506]

@@SandipKumar-cp3xe best of luck for ssc gd

[@tomcunniffe2371]

That’s some time Nick. Fair play to you!! I did 5k too yesterday and got my pr of 19:25.

[@kingchris9167]

C II it’s only 3 miles

[@tomcunniffe2371]

C II if you wanna say it’s bullshit you can bud 😁

[@NoorKhanNY]

My PR is 21:59 and I can't wait to break 20 (dunno when, but I have confidence I'll be able to one day!)

[@samdamanforman7870]

Tom Cunniffe I’m struggling to break 20 minutes, you got any tips?

[@tomcunniffe2371]

Samdaman Forman try to build everything up, each time you go for a run try to get a better time. Try to have a consistent pace and maintain that pace. Be well rested and always stretch beforehand. Be sure to be hydrated before the run too. You’ll definitely get there 🤞👊

[@doctor-d-rose69]

This guy is inspiring. I'm 5'9", 189 pounds, Filipino, 43 years old, retired Navy. In the Navy, our biannual physical fitness test required a 1.5 mile run. My fastest 1.5 miler was 9:47 as a 22 year old. When serving with the Marines as Hospital Corpsmen, we run the Marine Corps PFT which is 3 miles. My fastest 3 miler was 21:30 as a 20 year old. I've been weight-training since high school. I have a similar build with Nick. In June and July I did a personal 5K challenge where I would run 5K, 4x a week for 8 weeks. I lost so much weight and became extremely weak. I ran it on the treadmill, with a 1.5 incline and a consistent speed of 6.0. I would finish the run in 31:07 each time. Throughout the weeks I began changing the speed. The fastest I have recently ran the 5K is 28:11, which consisted of running 3 laps at 7mph. I am going to attempt to run it at speeds of 7 and 8mph, and during the last half lap or full lap, kick at about 10mph. Perhaps I can finish under 24-25 minutes, but I'm happy with a solid 26 minutes. I'm going to watch more of his videos for some tips. Nick is truly amazing! He makes me want to run all day long.

[@dgvideodk]

Its awesome! Im 200 pounds, and doing 5k in 26 min and 30 secs! Going down for the 25 goal. Been running for 2 months.

[@laurent4823]

Absolutely beautiful form! As a track athlete too much respect for the run and time and form and how comfortable you are

[@nomayim51]

Good

[@beinmeresmane4667]

51 yes old 71 klg 25 minutes 5km

[@jsmith4911]

Great accomplishment, that time is no easy task for a PR. To make that gain in that period of time is incredible. What’s also interesting is though you said at the last lap you were tired you looked like you were just cruising and maintained the same form start to finish. Congrats!

[@pinoyaesthetics]

5:15 didn't know you were the Flash. 😂

[@Kanddande]

I ran a 16:38 in highschool at 110lbs.I’m now 35 and about 235 currently and can’t run a 5k faster than 25 minutes. Your videos have been motivating me to get down in weight and get faster🤘🏼

[@BryanK-y5y]

Highly doubt that

[@SHVideografie]

110 lbs?!

[@ulfberthwar-bear154]

For those who don’t know, running that pace at that weight is absolutely insane. What a beast!

[@dnjnd4873]

dude he´s on juice come on

[@crimsonfker4999]

@@dnjnd4873juice does not help nearly as much in a 5k versus him sprinting

[@crimsonfker4999]

@@dnjnd4873the 5k is almost entirely aerobic, so it is entirely his internals doing the work

[@Young-ep8ik]

@@dnjnd4873 Try to take gear and run an ultramarathon like Nick has. You are risking almost certain death by accepting the heart damage gear is going to do to your body.

[@TehUltimateSnake]

​@@Young-ep8ik No thanks, I've seen plenty of gear users die of heart attacks before they're 50.

[@alexlong8504]

I ran a cross country 20:58 the other day at 190 and thought that was fast, Nick you are too damn quick!

[@tobyk8125]

To be fair to you, your time would be faster than that on a track. Cross country is hard!

[@thepsychologist8159]

Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@Rincerr]

Just to give you another data point, when I was in sub 3hr marathon shape, my 5K best time was a 17:20. Hope this helps!

[@ryandyer7620]

Off 35-40 miles a week with 1 twenty mile run, ran a 5k in 18:18 and broke 3hrs in the marathon

[@drums5050]

ryan dyer 🙌🏾🙏🏾🤘🏾👊🏾👌🏾

[@hadidagrampanchayatsk]

After how many months later you run 5k after started ?

[@zeezou5]

I ran no more than 40 km a week and managed 18:48.... and under 1:30 for a half.... couldn’t do a 3 hour marathon though I don’t think 🤔

[@dan-cw2bt]

Nice video and race! It's not easy for us heavier ''big'' runners to get those kind of times. I did a PB of 17:53 in the 5K at 187 pounds last month and can relate haha

[@NusquamTamenVerum]

Utterly insane bro well done

[@NusquamTamenVerum]

I ran 23:52 after a month of training at 206lbs. Sub 20 I'm coming for ya! Thanks for the inspo Nick!

[@JesusF7]

Prior to training what was your time for the 5K?

[@NusquamTamenVerum]

@JesusF7 around 28 minutes

[@JesusF7]

@@NusquamTamenVerum that’s encouraging, man, congratulations! I’m currently running a 27, and I’m trying to make the cut to OCS 249 coming in this summer, and the running is the one thing holding me back. I’m sitting at 180lbs. Would you mind briefly going over your training during that month?

[@marceeaax]

You're insane! My PR is 19:06 with 160 pounds! Congrats bro

[@monky91]

Man, at this body weight and this speed, the average heart rate of 151 is awesome man. I have been training but it just won't go lower than 170-180 and I am getting tired after 10min.

[@pxshcaptainbob6586]

Henry the Garmin watches tend to not give u the exact heart rate, especially on all out runs. When I do easy runs for example my heart rate is about 150-165 (the Garmin watch says it) and when I do a max 5k it’s always about 150.. But when I measure it by myself it’s way higher so I think it’s just the watch which gets it wrong

[@alexstavik]

Remember, everyone has their own heartrate. Dont compare. I know a pro cross country skier here in norway and his absolut max is 165. I use a hear rate monitor from garmin, thats accurate.

[@666NB666]

Dont trust the wrist readings, if you want accurate data use cheststrap

[@dufresnetv3750]

If you did an all out track effort with a Garmin wrist reading, your HR would read the same. No way that is his heart rate, then he either jogged or is above 50 years old

[@spencerhaas7811]

Don’t get discouraged! I personally run 17:31 in the 5k as a junior. When I race my heart rate get close to 195 and when I jog it hangs around 170. Try and just slow your runs down so you can run for your a longer time. After that you can gradually speed up.

[@carlosribero932]

After this the only logical thing to do would be to start training MMA. You’re an athletic freak

[@fasttwitch1723]

Yeah, but he will get steam rolled if he goes against pro fighters. There is lot of techniques in multi disciplines that need to be hones for years ,in order to be a top tier MMA talent. He might have the endurance but it's difficult to tell if his muscles and lifting strength would transfer into explosive striking.

[@carlosribero932]

@@fasttwitch1723 no one said pro lol

[@agrimo1516]

Never run before, tried this challenge and got 30:38. I almost died several times and had several heart attacks lol

[@BOSSKUCHANNEL]

Im already died.. this is his strava who talking to you right now

[@darealjwats]

That's amazing for someone who never ran before

[@asherb5134]

@@darealjwats yup thats pretty amazing I just got to 31 minuts of 5k after running for a month

[@LifeLongRunner]

That's top-tier average. Good job.

[@Cra.zyjanwar]

Mine is 24 min

[@antoniobotticielli8458]

i'm 37 years old 104kg 184cm i came back to running on september this year, my last week run 5k was in time 29:04. I prepare to triathlon on sprint distance in summer 2023. Running is the best of whole sports activites. good luck everyone in increasing yours time in 5k run.

[@PatrickHigh74]

“Any day you get to kick your own ass is a good day”. Got to love this guy!

[@hunterbawlz]

Lol, my PR in high school when I weighed 155 pounds was 17:30. Now, I weigh 190 pounds (mostly muscle), and I don't think I could break 20 minutes if I trained for it. This is very impressive.

[@chrissadko9787]

"slight headwind.... on the one side of the track" gave me a laugh. Really impressive man!

[@DansDollars]

Im 104kg and today I did a 5k in 21.52 😀 so happy!

[@edgarzanin]

Nice well done

[@jackhon]

such a relaxed stride and great form even at this speed. Brilliant

[@RobE8475]

Awesome. You are one of the few athletes that combine impressive strength with great cardio ability.

[@freetimeisfootball]

You definitely prove that muscular people can run fast times

[@anthonyharrison8831]

Do you have a strava account? Would be good to follow to see what kind of mileage a week your doing!

[@shawnedwardnajvar]

I think he just uses his Garmin Connect account.

[@MooseMatrixxx]

Does anyone know his garmin connect account so we can add him?

[@frong98007]

You can search "nick bear" on garmin connect you'll see. Thank you 😊

[@archiej6386]

I don t think famous people give it out bc it reveals where they live and their routine

[@shawnedwardnajvar]

I’m pretty sure you meant Nick Bare. But Yes, he is definitely on Garmin connect.

[@jakenz88]

Can't wait to see what the goblins at letsrun say about this

[@user-kf5gc6jk8i]

Discovered the forum because of your comment and I am never returning.. the jealous, toxic critics coming out of the woordwork on that site is unbelievable. 🤮

[@snowsnow4231]

@@user-kf5gc6jk8i people who are successful dont sit on forums, thats why its a place for loosers and jealous fucks

[@32pritch]

they'll say the truth, this isn't very fast. lol

[@user-kf5gc6jk8i]

@@32pritch They don't say the Truth because they don't acknowledge the //positive// side of the Truth-thereby leading to "toxic" comments & beliefs. I agree that this isn't, in juxtaposition to D1 times, D3 times, hell even high school times, that impressive. Here's your challenge: show me another natty male who's weighing ~200lbs at sub ~15% body fat (the 194lbs is most likely morning weight), almost 30 years of age, running sub 18'30" //at the beginning of their running potential// while maintaining lifting numbers that could probably place at a local USAPL meet cold. The truth is that the glass is half-empty... the truth is that the glass is half-full... the Truth is that the glass is both half-empty & half-full-see the bad with the good. That forum, & frankly individual attitudes who are THAT toxic, do not only choose not to see OTHERS' glasses half-full... but they shun & shame ANYONE ELSE who might believe that this might be impressive given his age, fitness history, sex, & supplementation. I didn't do a deep dive into the forum but I guarantee they accuse world champions of doping, shame university athletes for "slow" times-all the while most of them themselves couldn't hold candles anything near those achievements they criticize.

[@bluehotdog2610]

@@snowsnow4231 Many people on that forum are people who ran in college track competitively, so they would consider an 18:29 minute 5k to be slow.

[@JadesFitnessBucketList]

I began running couple years ago so i can appreciate this speed, just got my 5km under 25 mins and 18.29 is insane, my brain cant fanthom 😍🤪

[@samuelm800]

Great job keep it up 😌

[@bhavyabansal484]

I can relate to you @nick so much. Although I have only recently started training for 5k and started cycling other than my pre-covid work commute (2.5km each side), I have always wanted to be somewhat of a hybrid athlete and your videos are a source of such motivation. My personal aim is 28 min (for 2020) and 22 minutes (2021) 5k (currently I am at 35 min, I started running 4 weeks ago). For a 100k ride, my aim is under 3.5 hours, currently at 4.5 hours. My bench PR is at 115kgs, aim is 135. Deadlift PR is 210 kgs, aim is 235kg, squat PR is 120 kgs, aim is 140kgs by March 2021.

[@iandonnelly727]

If he's on a legit 400m/lap track, should've ended at 12.5 laps. Solid effort nonetheless.

[@house22TC23]

Ian Donnelly I’m sure he’s comparing the same distance as last one so it’s comparable

[@jessezitting9153]

I had the same thought but that track looks a little older and it may not have been measured correctly.

[@willfoster8236]

Christopher Knutson gps tends to be inaccurate on a track

[@iandonnelly727]

Christopher Knutson 5k=5km=5,00m.......5000m/400m = 12.5

[@iandonnelly727]

Christopher Knutson I see where you’re coming from. Wish we had one standardized system to avoid this confusion.

[@sankarjyotibora1539]

I am overweight and just started running in this july (covid lockdown) Yesterday i did my first 5k in 41 minutes.. .. .i am happy with that

[@rajveerroy8459]

Good job bro that's very impressive. I came down to 82KG from 106 just by running. I am sure you will do that too :)

[@sankarjyotibora1539]

@@rajveerroy8459 thanks bro 😊

[@lti5466]

@@sankarjyotibora1539 Gl from belgium

[@konradtalaga5711]

This was more like 18:45 to be fair but it’s still an amazing time. Congratulations, especially with your weight

[@waleedsulaiman651]

One can only EVER appreciate this time if you run yourself. Im stuck on 20:50 for the past 6 months. I started running +- 2 years ago. 18:29 at that Weight is INSANE

[@tomtracy385]

This man makes 5:30 pace look easier than anything

[@adammcneill8637]

good effort, much faster than me, im wondering why you trust the inacuracy of a gps watch to measure your 5k when your running on track? 5k is 12.5 laps that track will be exactly 400m.

[@Ben15Zeno]

Adam Mcneill good way to track times

[@jaha3114]

Was the track he ran on 400m? Because since he did not run 12.5 laps... He only ran 12.25 so he had then 50m left

[@danryvkin]

Noa kort och gott Looks to me like he did end it on a half lap

[@adammcneill8637]

I actually counted it was twelve and in my opinion nearly half laps. Little bit short maybe by 20 mins. I never trust the GPS. But like I said way faster than me :-D

[@RunShootSki]

I agree, great effort but if you are on the track, use that for distance and not your watch. When you are racing, you can’t stop when your watch beeps, you stop when you hit the line.

[@wayne3078]

Been watching a lot of Nicks vids of late he’s really got back into my running which I’d neglected for maybe 10yrs. Even decided to purchase some Hoka Trainers as my old trainers have fallen apart. I’m very heavy at the minute 235lbs but I hope to be 200 soon..... That’ll make the running easier when I’m lighter and fitter 👍👍

[@thepsychologist8159]

Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@wayne3078]

@@thepsychologist8159 Thanks for the tip I’ll be sure to check him out 👍

[@thepsychologist8159]

@@wayne3078 No worries. I think he's great. I love his British humour and wit, in addition to his personal experiences and practical advice.

[@virtualvendetta4439]

lol I love the pink nikes, you're a BEAST MAN!

[@TheIcup24]

This videos pretty old but I figured I'd give some of my numbers because honestly I find your videos very insightful. I joined cross country in high school just to learn how to run. Prior to joining the army I got down to 198lbs ran a 5:15mile (still my current PR) and my 5k time was 18:58 (also still my current PR) Now that's when I was 18, I'm currently 27 and I am finally out of physical rehab for an injury I neglected after a jump. It caused my body to compensate which threw off my alignments. Got out before the lock downs, got PT, and started running again. I'm currently at 290 (down from 336) I'm running 9min miles right now but I usually run for time. (20min time blocks) I started doing two hour runs a week at 11:30pace doing the base zone training with my myzone. In one month I dropped 3min off my mile times, but I think my weight will have to come down more before I can really go much faster. I've always been a bit archaic with my training and your channel has been helpful in being smarter with my decisions. Especially since you're older than me and literally busting my 18 year old PRs lol. Big fan of the channel and that under 5min mile had me out of breath watching it.

[@saljablo2767]

Big deal

[@EdwardLeeGuitar]

Mad respect. 18:29 is already impressive on its own, but then considering that you are 194 lbs it almost seems superhuman. You even have room for gains by bumping up your cadence closer to 180 strides/min. The 5k equivalent of a 3-hr marathon is 18:46 so you are poised to BQ, best of luck!

[@andrewhelms1373]

You can't trust the watch GPS on a track. 5k is 12.5 laps so you pulled up like 60m short. Still probably a big pr for you but more like 18:40.

[@moo4595]

My firiend got fenix 6x pro and whe he runn like a Nick right now the GPS show bad distance, so he bought foodpod from adidas and niw showing almost superb, but he said he musi check last update for garmin, cause most people had a problem with GPS during running On stadium.

[@kiely4561]

still incredible for a dude as heavily muscled as Nick, can you imagine seeing him on a track thinking you'd totally smash him only to see him keeping up with you lol

[@cjvalenciano1799]

No it’s 12 laps and a 160 because a 5k is 3.l miles

[@leonchristensen1765]

Did he pull up short or go long though? I always find gps watches cut the corners off and you run longer.

[@moo4595]

@@leonchristensen1765 Nick shoukd try out foodpod

[@CardPlayingStrategies]

I'm also 195 pounds. It's not easy competing against guys 40 pounds lighter than me. Just ran a 28:50 (5:48/mile)for 8k on October 31, 2020. Keep up the work.

[@princeangelobaybayan722]

Those running shoes looks 🔥🔥🔥 ngl

[@mtbjason4]

On my college team, we had a guy run a 4:21 mile at about 195 lbs. He was one of the slower guys on the team but we always gave him massive props for being big and ripped and a pretty good distance runner at the same time.

[@joelmullen4819]

I am sure I am doing it all wrong. 54 and I have never been athletic… ever. Ran a 5k 8 years ago with the family, zero training… 36:28 and I felt stiff and in pain for days. I was up to 198lbs in May, cut back to 1600 calories a day for 5 months and I am currently at 160lbs. Started running a 5k (on my own) every MWF 7 weeks ago. At first I could only run 0.3 miles before getting into a walk/run situation…. 42:41. Took me 2 weeks to “run” the whole 5k…. 32:21. I have been dropping time most weeks and this week ran a 27:27. My heart rate is always very high, 174 avg today, but I recover very fast… and my resting heart rate is now in the low 50’s. I feel great after my 1 mile cool down walks. But I plan on keep pushing hard on my runs… I don’t do anything else yet. My weight machine is buried in the basement and my treadmill is still in the box. But I am finally getting somewhere…

[@SandeepSharma-sx8iq]

I wish India had these quality tracks....

[@frostbitepokin9520]

Just run on the road

[@roughstuff18]

2:37 man activated the turbo mode from loony toons

[@golusingh-ss9vk]

💀

[@kx5517]

Wow, that is fast! The rate of improvement is really impressive. I've tried running sufficient mileage to improve, but the body will never let me.

[@arodmind1637]

It’s definitely hard to improve short distance

[@jaysmind94]

It's not the body it's the mind

[@aidanscovers]

Not with that attitude

[@Mason_Strodtman]

Yea he’s on epo s and roids

[@jmcy291]

Im 6ft 1 and 231 you inspired me to run. I run 5k’s everyday now because you showed me that I can. Incorporating z2 training to increase my aerobic base, hope one day I can run as fast as you.

[@darringrey4329]

Nick good effort you actually ran further than 5k , you almost went into lane 2

[@joecant7147]

"slight headwind on one side of the track" lol

[@TooChillery]

Shit sucks running against headwind lol

[@Naat123100]

Joe Cant i swear one side is always headwind and other tail? Weird

[@henryjday1136]

Joe Cant Carol Baskin runs a 15 minute 5k with a 40mph headwind

[@taylorcaldwell8277]

GUARANTEE you could shave more time off if you did this on a day with cooler temps or in the morning. 82 is hot!! Kudos for PR'ing with that

[@sebbyh9764]

Are you from Scandinavia?

[@shaun5827]

Great run, I still find it funny that we run races in meters and kilometres and yet we pace in miles per min. Oh and the track is 400m 😂

[@thepsychologist8159]

Well when America gets its act together and adopts the metric system, all that confusion will go away. But they won't because America doesn't want to comply, they have to be different for the sake of being different.

[@namhoyau7302]

Wow ! Nice body shape and excellent fitness . Enjoy your video

[@Ultegra10SPD]

New here but title got me. Last fall started overcoming running fears from childhood. Im similar weight (but skinny fat) and height. Like to break 25 (PR 25:19). Did break hour in 10k quickly despite never running 1 ever til 2wks ago. Glad to see a guy who isnt a string bean runnin this quick. Gives me hope. Thx. -U10

[@JuanSanchez-yk3eg]

Iba a decir que estaba izzi pero viendo la masa muscular de este tipo es un gran logro. WOW

[@greatsea1457]

That's awesome man! I have said for years that there should be a weight class system for track and field or running in general. Your time for being 194 is exceptional , and it's not fair to compare your time against someone who is 135 Lbs.

[@thepsychologist8159]

Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@greatsea1457]

@@thepsychologist8159 I will check it out.

[@TheRyanWhat]

Great run, but as other comments are saying, you didn't run 12.5 laps of the 400m track. You stopped half way down the final straight. It looks like you were going off your watch, which are typically not accurate around a track due to the bends. Based on your time you would have to add around 10 seconds to that time.

[@thepsychologist8159]

Yep, my thoughts exactly. Have you watched this channel - Mark Lewis? kzbin.info I really like this guy (he's not pretentious like Nick Bare). He went from 300 pounds down to 200 pounds and can now run a sub-20 for the 5km (in his 40's). But he's really down to earth and provides practical advice for the average runner.

[@RobertMihalache]

Thanks for your advice man. That athletic ground is absolutely amazing looks gorgeous I will train everyday if I will have something like that. Well done.

[@bevin_harris]

That's quick mate ! 🏁Good work 💯🙌

[@faisalmryk]

As a runner i can feel it how big this is for you please pray for my achievement, my 5 km is 29:15...far far away from... but alhamdulillah

[@alexyoung9911]

Faisalmryk good luck brotha

[@Tuan...]

Yeah my 5km run is 33 mins for 5km and im a fat 14 years old boy

[@faisalmryk]

@@alexyoung9911 cheers bro

[@faisalmryk]

@@Tuan... Don't be upset bro... u gonna get this one day... always focus..

[@BenQotsa]

is that flat?

[@altdele1e]

Hats off, Bravo! I would recommend you to try the chest strap to check your real heart rate. 151 average seems too good for your breathing.

[@ioiule]

Thats no way he only had 151 :)) and getting such a good time in a 5k run. No way. But wrist hr sensors when there`s a lot of sweat, they tend to become unreliable, like 20-30 beats per min.

[@Thedailyanimated]

Just decided to come back to this and say I got a new 5k PR 19.25 to my previous of 20.35

[@zeeshans4822]

Wow.. Getting quicker by a minute when you are already running sub 20 is very very hard.. Respect! I have never ran a sub 20 5k.. My PB is 23:15.. The kind of effort you show in your video motivates me put that extra effort in my training.. Thanks for such good contents..

[@Foxflame85]

thank you this inspired me to get to running after a 9 year hiatus