Can I Beat All The Men in a 5k?

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In this video, I race the Woodinville leprechaun leap 5k, attempting to get the race win vs all the boys and men. This is my tune up race for World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. It was fun to hop in a race and get a strong effort in. This is a reminder to do road races near you! It's such a fun environment, and I great way to push yourself :) I can't wait for World in a week!!! #AllieOstrander #5kRace #5kRoadRace #trainwithCOROS @COROSGlobal
00:00-00:27 intro
00:27-01:23 race morning
01:23-02:47 warm-up
02:47-06:13 RACE
06:12-07:14 post-race thoughts
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[@iEpiccXI]

The 63 y/o man finishing 4th and the 11y/o kid finishing 5th is INSANE

[@sneezywheezyboy1652]

Reminds me of how I did a 5k when I was 11 and fell just short of top 5

[@simonepedron9299]

i know more 50+ years old than 11 years old doing these kind of things

[@EpeP-qs9xb]

So, it's a park run the Team USA uploader is boasting about?

[@HammerLLJW]

@@EpeP-qs9xb team USA beating an 11 year old by 3 minutes isnt very national team worthy tbh, and thats not even the #1 runner at his age just some local kid.

[@toolio5268]

@@HammerLLJWHe’s probably in a club or does track at his school because I know DAMN well “some average kid” isn’t running a sub 20. Maybe if he has some really good genetics I could see that, but most likely just runs as part of a club or does track.

[@crissy7312]

As a former race director of a 5K, I loved when elite runners used my race to prep for bigger races! Congratulations on your win. 🥇 Best wishes for World’s!

[@allie_ostrander]

I appreciate these local races so much. I used to be an organizer too, I know how much work it is so thank you!

[@superdragonyb]

@@allie_ostrander i have to run a 5k in some days my goal is to run 5k in 19:59 do you think a can do at iam in 5 grande

[@conscofd3534]

Nervous poop before a big event is KEY. In french it's "Caca de la peur", literally "Fear poop". 😀

[@allie_ostrander]

I love that so much 😂😂

[@drewf8619]

Literally "Fear of poop"?

[@Paroex]

​@@drewf8619My high school French is a bit rusty, but swap it. Caca de la peur Poop of the fear

[@Elparquito]

I did that run. I saw you heading back towards the finish and was dumbfounded when you ran by. You literally kicked everyone's ass in that race. Like wholly crap that young lady is FAST kinda kick ass. Best of luck to you in the Championships and hope you bring home gold. Oh, and I almost beat you..if you had a broken leg and I got a 15 minute head start. However, I did PR at 28:04. :)

[@allie_ostrander]

Congrats on the PR!

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

FIGURATIVELY kicked ass, unless she hauled back with her actual foot and connected it with your butt.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

This race reminds me of way back in the mid 70s running in a local race at the Jersey shore where the females started first. As us males caught up to the females I made it my goal to try to pass all of them. But there was this one that stuck right with me. It was like she knew my plan. She even looked younger then me, so I couldn't let it happen. Well we pushed each other all the way in to the finish. She came over to me afterwards, to say, "Good race". I replied, "You're gifted, what is your name so when you win at the Olympics I can say I know you". She answered, "My name is Mary Decker". And years later, there she was. I am proud to say I ran with her and she smoked me on the finishing kick.

[@Averagebum21]

She was super. I had the opportunity to run around Eugene, Oregon in 1992 with Mary in celebration of women's sports in America.

[@pennypackmtb2542]

Very very cool, so you must had been gifted too. I got to run in Europe late 70s, but only because I was Stationed there and we had to run for PT.@@Averagebum21

[@Iloverugby396]

Wow

[@allie_ostrander]

wow, that's crazy. Mary Decker is a legend!

[@scottmac1977]

Zola Budd says hi!

[@jjcabello1]

Allie! Allie! I think you should have shown up at the local 5K in USA gear 😂

[@sesapabalan390]

That would have been WILD 😂

[@allie_ostrander]

hahah I thought about it, but I wanted to rep NNormal since I can't at Worlds!

[@flibbertygibbette]

You're not only an inspiration for young girls, you're an inspiration for older middle-aged women like me. I hope to be able to run a 5k by the end of the year, and have a lot of weight loss and training ahead of me to be able to even start running, much less make it through a 5k. But it's great to see you kicking ass and showing exactly why you're one of the awesome athletes representing the USA. I wish you much success, and may it include many wins, PBs, and many sponsorships on the road ahead. You deserve it.

[@EricS-uf9mv]

Sixteen-sixteen weaving through a SEA of humanity is crazy impressive.

[@christopherbrand5360]

Can you imagine looking for your friends on the entrants' list at the local 5k and seeing Allie Ostrander? I would be losing my sh!t :) So awesome!

[@sarahhendrickson9795]

Epic

[@allie_ostrander]

hahah maybe someday!

[@daveconvoy5793]

The coffee percolating at the start of your vids has almost become your signature Now that you have your own signature coffee you now have a signature signature coffee percolation as your trademark. Well done for beating the boys!!

[@allie_ostrander]

having a "signature coffee percolation trademark" is literally a dream come true haha

[@daveconvoy5793]

@@allie_ostrander 😃

[@hypothalapotamus5293]

Almost makes me sad for my hario V60.

[@jayhollow9521]

Imagine going down to your local 5k all psyched up - running sub 17 5k and getting absolutely fleeced by someone on a tune up for World Cross… not safe out there for the super shoe dads 😅

[@johngault8688]

I only want to know if you can beat The Athlete Special in a 5K 🤪

[@yowiwediwed6083]

Yeah 😂

[@nc8186]

Yea she can lol

[@greenpenguin3154]

@@nc8186no chance she would get smoked

[@fat_eduardo]

easy

[@paxundpeace9970]

For sure he wouldn't let his GF win but he is still not in shape from his injury early this year

[@30somethingmike]

As a nearly 40 year old dad, I’ve just ordered my first super shoes. Thanks for the shout out…! 😂

[@allie_ostrander]

You will be fierce competition at the local 5k’s 🔥

[@30somethingmike]

@@allie_ostrander my wraparound shades will also help I reckon 😁 ps well done on the win, very impressive

[@SuperYtc1]

Fallen for the marketing lol. These shoes are for the elite of the elite during long road running. They'll probably make you run worse, but the placebo might make you PB.

[@myndiquirion180]

Exciting!! Good luck at Worlds!! Cheering for you! 🎉

[@gerardevrard29]

Congratulations Allie ! We like you and follow you for your upcoming adventures. That run was good, you took it seriously as usual. Well done. Take care.

[@EmmaVZ]

Ever since i saw this 5k on your strava ive been hoping you made a video of it, im so happy yassh ❤Good luck at worlds!! I'm so excited for you!!

[@allie_ostrander]

Thank you so much!!

[@becca5184]

GO ALLIE! I’m rooting for you for worlds you totally got this. Love the race breakdown, you’re an amazing runner and competitor.

[@ecole08]

You’ve inspired me so much-I was a college soccer player and had given up running for a while after doing some marathons but you inspired me to get off the bike and get back out on the road. Thank you for inspiring me :)

[@allie_ostrander]

yay for running, it's such a fun sport!

[@clairegale5492]

Congratulations on your 5k!! Sending good vibes your way to the worlds!! Good luck!!

[@allie_ostrander]

thank you!!

[@christinaclementson]

Absolutely superb race Allie!! Just casually running 5:15’s! Fantastic

[@chibisakura5371]

Love the race breakdown and the Coros data is super neat! So happy you're healthy and flying on cloud 9 leading into Worlds. ☺Congratulations on SLAYING the guys in your tune up too lmao!

[@allie_ostrander]

hahaha thank you! Glad you enjoyed the vid :)

[@valerie.]

'I had to show my dominace' love it

[@twopiare]

I love seeing races happen where i lived. I used to run races for fun around the seattle areas. Keep up the good work!

[@santaclaus9069]

It's so great seeing you back racing and blogging again. You look fantastic.

[@radek5690]

Congrats! For the people who are not paying attention faster runner, wear a small bell so they can hear you coming. That is what us mountain bikers do. Great run, keep it up.

[@mikewazowski3201]

This is awesome! Shows what a world class athlete you really are! Awesome vid!!

[@aliciafenner3098]

WOW congrats on this 5k allie that is awesome SO happy and proud of you :) Can't wait for you to compete at worlds you will crush it!!

[@davidj8658]

She will get crushed , be serious. She can’t compete at world class level. Think not , come back and answer me in a few weeks.

[@allie_ostrander]

thank you!!

[@aliciafenner3098]

your very welcome :) @@allie_ostrander

[@aliciafenner3098]

i'm not going to respond to you@@davidj8658

[@rachelshirley8403]

Nailed it! And almost got nailed by that leprechaun (spelling...) a mile into it... All the very best for your build up into Worlds Allie, can't wait to see you race (from the screen!). Go Girl!!

[@tylerhutter8972]

Great job. Im in 8th grade going into 9th grade and have been training for cross country. You really inspire me as i watch you push. Great job on your mile splits!

[@curtisbme]

Nice! Was thinking "Neat, we have a Woodinville by us too." Then see "oh that is our Woodinville"! Extra impressive as our fun runs can have some very fast folks show up. Guess Allie was the one this time!

[@qigong1001]

I got excited for myself for a brief second, when he said “she got 21:40”. Lol 😂

[@stevejennings]

@qigong1001 She ran the 5k in 16min 16 seconds. You can see her final time at 6min 20sec. Please don't mock and laugh at any athlete, it's not cool. 16.16 is freaking awesome.

[@crissy7312]

@@stevejenningsI’m guessing the person was hoping their pr was closer to Allie’s… Maybe I’m missing some deleted messages?!

[@wiesorix]

haha, same!

[@idotheyeet9498]

​@@stevejenningsIts a joke from the video. Her boyfriend made the joke. He is a sub 4 miler. There is nothing wrong with the joke so you can just calm down.

[@qigong1001]

@@stevejennings it’s a joke in reference to what her boyfriend said. Pay attention.

[@abbylennox]

Weaving through the crowds !! Your positivity is inspirational ❤

[@Fizz_Runner]

Wow... What a run. You make the win look so ordinary... Way to go and smash the World's

[@JouneyOfTheAmateurRunner]

Great race 👍🏻- well done for been the outright winner 🏃‍♀️💨💨💨

[@user-ng3rf7wz1d]

That is ridiculously fast. You are an amazing athlete

[@paddycunningham6834]

Well done Allie, you were on fire, cracking time 👍

[@cbabski7095]

A lot of fun to watch! You’re a great storyteller. Congrats!

[@npSharkie]

Great job Ms. Allie, we are all SUPER proud of you representing us at Worlds. A beautiful person inside and out. Spencer is ok I guess ::p. Love you both

[@Wings_nut]

And we can't wait to hear about the experience. I'll be watching the entire event.

[@randylazer2894]

That was really cool that you were in a local race. Despite gastric duress, you were as smooth, maybe even smoother than your morning coffee; which of course comes from that package featuring an artistic rendition of you! I did notice just one minor difference in race preparation from me, in that, I don't really spend time on braiding my hair. Maybe I should! You really had a lot of dodging to do, and that might have been what kept you from breaking 5 on that last mile. One year I was on track for a PR in the Vegas Marathon, but they started the half marathon with about 50,000 runners an hour before us. After the halfway mark, I had to dodge so many thousands, that I pulled pretty much everything, and had to hobble in. I think that was a very strong and smooth run for how your morning was and the crowd of 10k runners on the course. I give Spencer a thumbs up for not filming all of your pre-race bathroom stop! Boy, I would be in trouble if he was the cameraman for my marathon running, at least in the race that I set my PR.....for most bathroom trips....5, and only used the port-a-potty once! Local course knowledge can really be of help! Allie O.....wishing you an awesome race and amazing experience in the world's. Go Allie!!!

[@allie_ostrander]

haha, yes the dodging can really take it out of you!

[@scottmac1977]

You are a phenomenal athlete. As a guy in his 40s with super shoes, I'm glad you shut up the naysayers! I'm happy breaking 20, 16 is just outrageous!

[@MrNoName7474]

This is what I’m here for! Don’t care who’s in the race whether it’s elites or scrubs just here for the speed! But the scrubs make you look good 😉 so don’t forget to show em who’s boss. I need that motivation myself because there’s always some 11 year old girl or like 60 year old beating me on the road 😅

[@R.W.P.]

Bro why you talking like that, “😉 “

[@allie_ostrander]

haha, all sorts of speedy people show up to these races!

[@jenniferschwegler7831]

So awesome!!! You're going to rock Worlds!! Also, I used to run with my boys in the stroller there and I definitely stopped to pee out of desperation in that exact spot 😋

[@Philobiblion]

Great vid and excellent production values. A long time ago (I'm 75) I read that the mime of athletes biting their medals is an old-world practice of biting a coin to assay if it is really gold. Gold, being ductile, is softer to the bite.

[@bennipollner5240]

U are soo sweet and such a good runner, its fun to watch u win that race🎉😊

[@FreaJones-ez1em]

I was like “that trail looks familiar somehow…” then I realized it’s where I run every week- haha and then I realized I was actually in that race 😂

[@jwoodard29]

Nice tune up for World's. Best of luck.

[@sharonb537]

That immediate cut from Spencer commenting on how he looked like an old man (which was hilarious btw) to you talking about the 40 yr old in super shoes momentarily confused me as if you had just perceived Spencer as your chief competition.

[@allie_ostrander]

haha no, but someday Spencer WILL BE that guy!

[@LindsayDaly]

Yay queen! Running my first marathon in just two weeks and I love watching you crush! Left the leprechauns in the dust 🍀

[@jacobschoones3616]

It is so stupid to let the 10k start earlier then the 5k. That is just asking for collisions

[@sethmiller7925]

Great way to incorporate the sponsor into the video. The data of the turns was very interesting.

[@allie_ostrander]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@samanderson1650]

Nice race! Looked really smooth.

[@infovidasupps8640]

Absolutely incredible!!!! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾

[@PaulnSC]

Congratulations Allie!!! Love all of your videos!!! You’re my fav by far!!!

[@adamnichols3506]

Impressive win! I thought the old guy was going to drift into you. Glad you scooted by.

[@seatownfan]

I know the answer before even watching. Of course you can, I know you. Also, I like to run over there when I can, from that Woodinville Park to Marymoor Park and back. 😊👍

[@allie_ostrander]

It's a nice path! I used to bike out there all the time.

[@marksmyth5505]

Wow absolutely amazing 😮

[@tribalval47]

Keep up the great work!!!

[@ytownsniper0802]

No average man is gonna run 16:16 LMAO

[@joegaidosh7682]

Absolutely just gorgeous. Can’t wait to see your build up.😍

[@jesshashi]

Strong work Allie!! ❤

[@RaymondStone]

Good run, Allie! That's an impressive looking medal for some random local race.

[@stevejennings]

Great pace, solid time, you looked very comfortable.

[@paulgallagher6544]

A week to go!! Hope your race goes well and you enjoy it. I got what you were saying about the grass running and I thought after what if it was uneven when it's hard to see everything. My brother broke a bone in a forest due to a hidden stone. So yea maybe wiser to run roads.

[@197508300610]

👍 When every step hurts just remember, every hurt is a lesson and every lesson makes you better. Words to race by. Perhaps not so good if taken to the extreme. If your feet are killing you halt for inspection. But barring that show no mercy and take no prisoners. Then again the journey is its own reward. You know what? Have an awesome race.

[@BoiseTriathlete]

This is seriously impressive. I’ve done a lot of running in my life, and at no point could I have come close to staying with her.

[@HuplesCat]

My on was 17.20. Shed smoke me lol

[@camilarosa6351]

I loved this!!! Congrats, Allie!!! (The secret is the banana sliced in 26 pieces, I am pretty sure! 😄).

[@gmm335]

everytime I watch your videos I am specifically looking for what you put in your oat meal every time lol I must say your mixes are genius

[@asaine]

Counting down the days... I can't wait!

[@jonnyryebread]

Good luck for worlds allie!

[@FWPlants]

These are so tough bc you are searching for room. I call it accessory muscle training lmao 🤣..Kudos on the averting 👏

[@zielonaverte]

These videos are beyong motivating for me!! Everytime I’m running and I’m trying to go a little bit faster I’m always think in my head “Imagine you’re Allie, how fast would she go?” 😁🏃🏻‍♀️

[@donbracci2199]

Well, that settles it. No super shoes for me. I don't want to be that "dad in the super shoes." 😂 Great race and video! Keep up the great work!

[@allie_ostrander]

no being the dad in super shoes is a good thing!

[@chilloutvibesforyou]

I'm a 62 year old with super shoes, why not, I used to run in Dunlop Volleys in the 70's so why not give them a go! :)

[@nothingtofind9099]

Crowd weaving win for Allie!!! Looked like a tetris game there in the first two miles!

[@sarahhendrickson9795]

So many people!!! Props for staying strong and getting through the grandpas

[@dba1222]

Talk to me about caffeine intake. For performance wouldn't you want to time it to kick in just before? So ingest half an hour before?

[@T1MB05L1C3]

Ah the Sammamish River Trail. Did a half marathon there two weeks ago on the other end of that trail.

[@becmango]

Love it! Weaving the people is work lol

[@jacksonm.6549]

So I saw the time when you finished as 21:40 and was slightly confused... Then I remembered that earlier on you said the 10k runners started 5 minutes earlier. So it made sense that you won with a time of 16- odd minutes. On the topic of your sponsor... I own the competitor's watch and my friend has the Coros equivalent. The Coros has such an amazing battery life that I'm surprised they don't go out and market to us ultra marathon runners more. Battery life is top of my mind when I do races that go 12 hours+. Coros is king of that!

[@rickbowker]

Nice one Allie!

[@runbyron]

Enjoyed watching your race day! You are so funny!!

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

Wow! Your own coffee brand! That's wild! :-) :-)

[@ATLTraveler]

The 2023 Boston marathon women’s winner ran a 2:38:21, that would have been 36th place in the men’s division.

[@paxundpeace9970]

Congratulations always remeber your Mountain raced were you where beating the boys and world elites. Keep digging in for your future races.

[@allie_ostrander]

will do!

[@DeDoentje]

This looks like a difficult race. Going back the same route as you went with the 10Km combined, sounds like a high risk of running straight into people running the other way. Very fast run though. If I had joined that race and ran my PR I would be on the podium for the men, but the first one to congratulate the top three overall.

[@24run]

Great video and one fast time and one good KZbin channel

[@allie_ostrander]

thank you!

[@danielburton6221]

Great job good luck in worlds

[@PZJBimha]

Well done!

[@drexeldragon1723]

"An average man would beat you easily." - an insecure man who definitely wouldn't beat you

[@hnichole]

It's honestly embarrassing the amount of insecure men who make just blatantly false statements like that lol. A simple google search shows that the average man - NOT another elite runner - has a mile time of 10 minutes. Allie easily does half of that. Embarrassing how there are some men who will spew anything to try to feel better about their own lack of accomplishments. It's cool seeing many men in this comment section, though, who acknowledge how fast she is!

[@fishfrogs8231]

Perfectly said. Even though men are athletically superior to women, saying that the average man would beat her time is blatantly false. I see this so often on videos of female athletes, men making sure everybody knows that females are incompetent, just to make themselves feel better. In reality, that female is actually doing something constructive with her life.

[@theandroids]

"The nervous poops" Shout out to the nervous poops crew! 🤣

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

Seven more days!!! Can't wait to watch it and scream at my TV for you!!!❤❤❤

[@LawrenceMeisel]

Always B proud of doing your best.🎉😅😊

[@simonvance8054]

May the best RUNNER win! If you can beat all the guys good on you!..

[@jeinsenlam9756]

That is so impressive!

[@ranran3578]

I shd go to run it this year!! I run on Lake Sammamish Trail everyday. It's super flat and pretty!!!!!! Great job!!!

[@snooples]

have so much fun at worlds allie, dont let the nervous poops get you down!!

[@allie_ostrander]

they never get me down...they prepare me for battle lol

[@shangrila73eldorado]

Your training has been successful because in this race you ran at the pace you have been working on -- 5:10ish. This pace puts you in first place at last year's champs. I know conditions will be different but you are right where you want to be fitness wise. Your stride looks powerful. Side issue: could you tell me what the difference in brewing coffee is when you grind fine, medium, or coarse? I never used beans until I bought "For the Folks" and I am a bit flummoxed. :( Good luck, Allie!!

[@allie_ostrander]

I do medium grind for pour over because then the infusion is just right. I honestly don't know the science of it, but espresso needs finely ground beans, pour over and drip need medium, and I think cold brew is coarse.

[@runningguy98]

I ran a 10k that started five minutes before the 5k. I ran about 40 minutes. Weaving through the 5k joggers/walkers at the end of that race was something else!

[@user-rh6dc9ww5x]

I understand your nervous feeling before the local race because people consider your winning to be a matter of fact.

[@YeNZeC]

Beat my 5k by 3 minutes 😮Need to get rid of this compartment syndrome and try beat Allie's time 😂 Good video and insight as always.