Can I Beat The World's FASTEST 9 Year Old Parkrunner?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Louis is back in a new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaHbp4p4obVrgJYsi=6MGTm7aBDdHjxC7y

[@TommyB-e4f]

Scooop the chicken is one

[@hamwhacker]

But ParkRun don’t recognise records anymore. Because they deleted 20 years of local course and age category records in the name of “inclusion”. What they really did is delete the female category when it comes to records, and with it they deleted ALL RECORDS. All because they bowed to woke alphabet people entering the female category and winning records, rather than police the female category. As a result many children lost their course records overnight. And there was a campaign to restore the records. See BringBackTheStats. A petition was signed by over 25,000 people but was insultingly ignored by ParkRun HQ who doubled down on woke ideology. I left ParkRun and won’t be back until people WAKE UP

[@Mia-sb1bb]

Louis is such an icon. He just set off, not a care in the world, crossed the finish line with ease, and then just stood and watched Mark fall to the floor in exhaustion 😂

[@Mdksupreme1]

Absolute lies!

[@ardrago1030]

​@@Mdksupreme1?

[@leebrown4049]

😀

[@williamadama4213]

Of course that was a joke. Look at his height and weight. Taller runners have longer strides but slower turnover. Shorters have shorter but faster turnover...and he's about 80+lbs lighter. This video is ridiculous as to why he won. This whole thing in my opinion is about clicks and youtube revenue. If they are both runners, they already knew before the gun went off, how it was gonna go. gross video.

[@iwouldprefernotto4381]

@williamadama - This is such a hilariously po-faced comment. Yes, Mark knew how it was going to go - the kid had a PB a minute and a half faster! It’s a lighthearted KZbin video made to entertain viewers, it doesn’t claim to be a detailed analysis of stride patterns and physiological make-up.

[@jinkouproject]

For what it's worth. Ran my first 5k without walking last week in my life. Used to hate running but then watched a bunch of your vids and it really motivated me. Now i just need to convince my joints to like it, too. Keep going and thanks for the inspiration! :)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Awesome work - I can clearly remember, in my mid/late 30s, being in exactly the same place and doing a 5K non-stop for the first time. Great feeling.

[@williamb4652]

Great job buddy

[@phehibs]

Good effort

[@kendallpeacock4436]

Bloody great effort and good on you.

[@kendallpeacock4436]

I ran my first back yard ultra and I now need to learn to walk again. 4 years ago I was 30kg heavier and maybe an inch taller.

[@andrewzach1921]

“We’ll come back in six months and arm wrestle”, I laughed out loud at that one. Fun video Mark

[@lysy-zn2gg]

haahahahaha

[@Aaaaaqqq404]

It’s been 6 months

[@TheLoneCamper]

This one got me laughing out loud...and subbed: "If you're now thinking, get a grip, how big is your ego? It's bigger than 4 foot 9."

[@ChristopheStrobbe]

Losing a 5K run against a nine-year old and then coming with this lesson (at 8:40) is just awesome: 'If you're 30, 40, 50 or older and ever find yourself thinking, "It's too late to start something, or you wish you'd done something sooner, that attitude sucks. Because in just nine years, Louis has managed to get himself born, learnt to walk, learnt to run and learnt to run faster than me. (...) As adults, we're terrible, assuming nothing would change: unfit, too fat, not healthy, it's never going to change now. Before you know it, 2, 3, 4, 5 years have gone past and nothing did change because you never even tried.' P.S.: I would also lose against Louis, but I continue my training.

[@Daniel-ng8fi]

yeah, that was so wonderful. I'm going to save this video at that timestamp and have it in my bookmarks to always remind me of that.

[@MDCxThePG]

@@Daniel-ng8fi It's a nice sentiment, sure, but it doesn't take into account the life responsiblities you have at that age too. Being a 9 year old means he doesn't have many responsibilities other than being a kid, so he can dedicate all that time to training and getting better in 9 years compared to someone who is like 30, 40 or 50 can do in 9 years. That being said, it's still not an excuse to do nothing. Anything is better than just continuing to do nothing with the mindset that nothing will change.

[@DeadOrAliveGames]

I'm 41, started running 6 months ago, my first park run was 39 mins , and I barely made it. Was an eye opener on how unfit I was. I now am currently down to 22mins and improving every week with gym and lots of training. Fittest have been in my life.

[@Rsjdkidkdks]

Dont forget the biological thing too , the 9 y/o fresh and full of energy while 40+ get exhausted more quicker ,and you're slowly dying away as your organs + already finished developing . For learning things , young ppl do learn quicker too as brain works that way . That being said , being old sucks

[@paulgilmurray3676]

“And then one day you find ten years have got behind you. No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun” … seems appropriate here. Totally agree with the great lesson expressed here. I started CrossFit at 50. I never felt better.

[@littledarkone1995]

To put this in perspective, when I was an 8th grader (13-14 years old) I was beating guys whom later went on to run sub 4 min in the mile, 13:4x in the 5k, and went on to become top 10 at cross country nationals in high school and all Americans in college. I ran 19:08 for 5k at that time and was in shape to run just a little under 5 min in the mile. This kid is running 17:30’s as a 9 year old is just wild indicative of the kind of talent and future he could have ahead of him. I pray he’s not doing hard anaerobic intervals yet or running too hard and just having fun. Prayers up for a good, long, prosperous career in the sport. Best of luck, kid!

[@evancallery9199]

Wow how long ago was this haha I’m a junior running under 15:50 and a 4:20 miler and am not even close to best in my state

[@Bweyg]

If he has a 17:31 5k time, and he shouldn't be doing hard anaerobic intervals, than with my 19:21 time, I should just do easy runs ONLY for the rest of my running time until I run a sub 18 minute 5k. Or is there something else I'm missing?

[@seanseen_]

​@@Bweygyeah you're missing that he's 9. He shouldn't be all out training yet, he should be having fun as a kid.

[@Funintherain13]

You pray he’s not doing anaerobic? Why? It’s all good stuff. You make it sound like a punishment. I prefer anaerobic personally

[@myron9]

Kid doesn’t have talent, that’s hard work and dedication.

[@Zraknul]

You can always describe your 5k as only 1 lap slower than a world record holder. Not bad at all.

[@Ihefhervhukdvrenh]

it’s not the world record

[@Zraknul]

​@@Ihefhervhukdvrenh Louis holds a world record.

[@afonsonoite9995]

​@@Zraknulfor a 9 year wold

[@Zraknul]

@@afonsonoite9995 That's the joke, you leave that part out.

[@Ihefhervhukdvrenh]

@@Zraknul no silly

[@harryruns1]

This is crazyyy 😮 17.31 and only getting quicker, unbelievable. Also, that duck pond clip will never get old 🤣

[@MarkLewisfitness]

And he’s getting faster rapidly. He will be sub 17 at some point next year for sure.

[@harryruns1]

@@MarkLewisfitness Looks like you raced him at the right time then otherwise he may have lapped you twice 😅 19.31 is no bad effort either tho 👏🏻💪

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@harryruns1 😂 after Hyrox my legs were dead by 2k 😂 not that I could have caught him with fresh ones 😂

[@charlesjungclaus]

Duck pond clip? I don't think I've seen that one . 😂

[@scottwallbank4794]

The parents have got to be coaxing him into athletics. Under five and a half minute miles off a nine year old is insane.

[@thomasphillips6131]

Love your content Mark. I gave up smoking a year ago and started running. Last week I ran a 50:20 10K. Keep up the good work :)

[@philipmulville8218]

Good man, Thomas. Keep it up 👍

[@TasosHadji]

Scooping the chicken was indeed the first active stretching routine I’ve ever learned. It’s really good to prepare your legs for running and extend your leg‘s range of motion.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Hmmm. Still not convinced. 😂

[@lazzaboyman8003]

My son was taught it at secondary school but he always felt self conscious so doesn’t do it now

[@rogersimmons8788]

I trust the range was 'free range' 😊

[@benking7968]

We call it shooing the badger but definitely a warm up !

[@syrus3k]

Stretching before only weakens the muscles. It's scientifically proven but lots of people just ignore that. Just like the eating loads of protein thing is bs. But hey, carry on believing stuff with no up to date scientific evidence.

[@charles-etiennedubrule9339]

Thank you Mark for this vidéo and your approach on health. I’m an 44 years old athlete myself but also a doctor specialized in cardiovascular health. Making my patients change is the most difficult, and sometimes frustrating aspect of my job. Society seems to choose easy solution over creating long term good habits. But showing that young boy on track with you may help others find motivation.

[@Hello-sv8uf]

Spoiler blocker

[@eijmert]

Giga chad❤

[@MythicaITree]

W

[@a.skip12]

Thank u

[@user-c9f3n]

bless u

[@REAL_JBdudes]

Thank you!

[@olliec1319]

I've had the same experience at my local parkrun. A tiny kid started out pretty quickly and raced ahead of me. I was thinking he clearly doesn't know how to run a race. As he kept pulling further and further away I thought well maybe he does. Turns out he was 10. I was also pleased to see he was ignoring the nonsense rule about under 11s being accompanied by an adult.

[@thickweb]

perfectly timed “kentucky fried idiot”. as someone who got blown past by two brothers barely taller than my three year old daughter at my local 5k this weekend i can empathize. and they were running holding hands no less.

[@lukeharris3949]

Thanks Mark. I’m well into my 6th decade and have taken up running as a way of life. I’m a year in to it now and your videos have been truly inspiring. On a very good day? I have a 35 minute 5K in my legs.

[@Whatsacody]

Mark your content is BOOMING lately, the increase in quality over the last year is phenomenal!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks 🙏

[@michaelregan427]

This young man has a bright future ahead of him in running. Good for him and it looks you both of you had fun. Love how he just goes out there and runs, on track no pacing no watch.

[@htownblue11]

Mark, love your humor and the fact you make fitness relatable. Keep making us chuckle and thinking about becoming better than average.

[@choochoo9506]

Mark, how do you consistently put out better and better videos??!! This one was TOO fun! "On your Mark, Get Set.." Louis: "Come on, Grandad"

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Every single night sat on the sofa, boring my wife stupid with ideas to move the channel forward. This is the coolest job ever, but man it takes some work behind-the-scenes 😂

[@chichochicc]

keep doing it, you don't know how inspiring these videos are for us, Thanks!! @@MarkLewisfitness

[@matteodiluce9387]

"We train hard for six months ... we come back ... we arm-wrestle ..." 😆🤣😆🤣😆

[@seatownfan]

Has that Jim Ryun head bob going on.

[@NarrowboatNogginTheNog]

I found this to be very comforting. I am over 50 and have coached under 11s cross country for nearly 30 years. During that time I have progressively moved from leading the runs to sweeping up at the back!

[@cdh79]

I'm 44 and started taking guitar lessons at age 30.. i still suck at playing guitar, but I also managed to get my 5k time down from 26minutes on my first attempt after starting to run to 21:17 (and that was even during an 8k race, so i should sign up for a 5k again soon).. weird that he didn't want to take that arm-wrestling challenge.. he shouldn't be so negative and just start training ;)

[@justashortride6943]

This is a great video. The perfect balance between humour and humiliation- I’m not even sure Louis was out of breath at the end. He definitely wasn’t by the time you’d finished. Fantastic athletic prospect- good luck to him !

[@MarkLewisfitness]

If we get 500k views on this I’ll buy Louis some new running shoes 🤣. So like and share the video to bring joy to a little child …. I hope he likes pink ones 😁 UPDATE: The kid has new shoes!!!!!

[@williamb4652]

7 sizes too big.......

[@bucketlist.original]

Yeah, he needs some Vaporflys

[@TasosHadji]

Imagine him on Vaporfly… I see you 2 laps behind (scooping the chicken) 😂😂😂

[@mrm9561]

Yes buy him some new shoes.

[@FUJITRACK10]

Adidas adizero pro evo’s for him

[@DiamondDaveX]

First time I’ve come across your videos, great stuff, very motivational. As a hockey coach who’s coached young players at national level, I can confirm that “shooing the chickens” is an integral part of our dynamic early stretching routine. Heel to the floor, toe to the sky and let your arms swing so your fingers brush the ground and go all the way up to your biceps brushing your ears 👍

[@auggied6760]

This is one of the best videos I have seen in years! Great sense of humor and attitude. When I was in my 30s I raced a friend of my son who was about 8 years old. I have never been particularly fast, and this kid was the fastest in his class, maybe even his school. He had an arrogant attitude because people kept telling him how fast he was. To me he was just a cute kid who didn't know how funny he was. Before the race he thought this was going to be a blow out. And then we raced and I smoked him. This didn't surprise me, but made me laugh. I knew it was just because I was bigger and had longer legs. I was in good shape and ran as a hobby and maybe I was lucky to win. In any case, he was humbled and really disappointed, so I took him and his brother and my kids out for some ice cream and we had a good laugh. The kid talked about this race all the way into his adult years. I never raced him again, because I knew full well that he would have destroyed me, but I had already gotten into his head and he never considered the idea anyway. Kids are really funny because all they know is the very little they have picked up over nine years, which isn't much. If you ever get to race a kid, don't let him win, but don't ever rub it in if you do, because one day he'll be older and bigger, faster, and stronger. Guaranteed.

[@tommollaret]

I just finished my first 5 K in 10 years (2nd in my life) today with a time of 30'37 and just a 2 K training 4 days ago. It's a time I'm proud of. And as you said, I warmed up a bit so I lost some energy to go under the 30 minutes. So you're right, anything is possible. You just have to start someday and give your best. Congrats to Louis and you.👏

[@leonardhpls6]

That's walking pace😂

[@tommollaret]

@@leonardhpls6 10 km/h is a good walking pace for someone who never run :) I'm proud of myself.

[@petemchugh2010]

I have ran sub 20 before, did my first run in 5 years at 33 in about the same time. Don't listen to the hater you will improve lots on that with time.

[@davidgoggin7921]

Brilliant! Big cheers to Louis - really inspiring! Mark, your advice and example of "just get started..." and "do a little more than average..." is truly the best advice in the world for us old duffers!

[@twigle3015]

Super nice. So fantastic to see how you humble yourself to make a kid shine! Well done, nice to see someone doing a very different, but much more fun, take on sports!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks. With zero qualifications in fitness, I decided to go for the humble and comedic route. 😂

[@alexanderishere1857]

​@MarkLewisfitness let's be honest. You would have beaten him if you could. You were not humble, but humbled ;)

[@kevinsimpson620]

​@@MarkLewisfitness you could have beaten him Me: Yeah, right

[@jamescollings4129]

Glad I came acros your videos. I restarted working one year ago after 15 year hiatus. One year ago I could do 22 pushups; not all at one go and today I managed 129. I am surprised that at my age ( just turned 64)s ignificant strength gains can be made! I am feeling stronger and fitter than I have in years. It has been accomplished with once a week workouts. Thanks for your video and keep up the good work. Jim from New Brunswick,Canada

[@Jaigarful]

0:14 Still getting mileage out of that clip.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

It keeps on giving 😂

[@JPBelanger]

I'm not subscribed but I regularly watch these videos. I think every one of them I've seen that flex. It's generally a precursor to some moment of humility. Which is why I watch Mark once in a while: do your best, then try to do better, but know that there will always be someone better.

[@SuperYtc1]

The insane thing about this is that a sub 20 minute 5k is already amazing, and puts you in the top 1% of people. And Mark is 50. The lesson I take from this is that, there will always be someone better than you. That does't mean you shouldn't try and achieve great things.

[@nourollahij]

This is hilarious. Good on you for humbling yourself for the crowd. Also really like your message at the end there: “Most people overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in ten years.” ― Bill Gates

[@josephgonzalez_]

This cheered me up. Very funny. And yes, you’re never too old to start something. I started running at 46 - overweight and out of puff during a brisk walk. Today I’m 54, and International Masters runner (GB and England) with a pretty decent list of PBs. And yeah, earlier this year I ran a 16:32 5k - so I can claim to be quicker than a 9 year old 😂.

[@Stevenc1984]

I've seen you a few times on Tim Grose's channel, didn't realise you only started running at 46, impressive stuff!

[@josephgonzalez_]

@@Stevenc1984 thanks. It’s taken 4,500 to 5,000km per year of structured running for the last few years, but it helps that I’ve enjoyed it!

[@Bweyg]

@@josephgonzalez_ I guess you can say it's a 5kk :D Also 16:32 at 54?? I'm 17 and I haven't even broke 19 yet, that's amazing, that time is only something I can IMAGINE doing! Keep going man, I think you can break 16 for sure.

[@scottporter2513]

Brilliant! As much as I enjoy watching Mark get podiums, I’m so glad Louis lapped him!! 😅😂

[@runstokesrun]

The message here is great. I always say this when people say “I can’t do that”. I remind them that they couldn’t walk or talk but they managed to do that.

[@zombie93]

Loved the video! I was properly trounced in a Duathlon this past year by a 73yr old man; it wasn’t even close. He beat me by several minutes. Later, after the race I found out he was a former Olympian and elite level runner his entire life. While it did make feel a bit better, it also made me realize you’re never too old to do anything. Yes, we are indeed having a rematch next year!

[@nilsp9426]

Love your take-away message! There are too many of us who just settle in being unhappy with themselves instead of expecting change from (hard) work. In my old chess club there was a whole choir of "I won't learn this anymore, so I just keep not trying at all".

[@dyaz_de]

Man, that was a fantastic video. Seems like legit fun for both the kid and you, entertaining to watch. 🙌🏻

[@raedclimbing]

Your channel is by far the most entertaining sports channel all over youtube. I love it.

[@raffertymetcalfe]

My 5k pb is 3.2k

[@Memer.Sanity]

no one cares

[@raffertymetcalfe]

@@Memer.Sanity it's a joke man

[@vincentvanloo3781]

I laughed out loud. Thx.

[@AP-wd6dv]

😂😂😂 Brilliant

[@AsifZed69]

Best laugh of the day!

[@miduke]

"We arm wrestle" really tickled my funny bone. A real laugh out loud moment. My wife thought I was having a fit.

[@fatbelly27]

Did Louis manage a constant pace despite no watch or track experience? Impressive little guy.

[@pjlehtim]

A great message. I wish I would have started running earlier, but happy I finally did last year. I'm now 45 and enjoying nearly daily runs and feeling much better for it.

[@helenlamb6560]

Hilarious....I love you....such brilliant videos and crack me up every time. Congrats to Louis 🎉

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Glad you enjoyed 😂

[@sids2498]

Hello from India Mark. As someone a teeny bit older than you and who has been running almost 20 years now, I found this video hilarious especially at the end of a long Monday.....🤣🤣. As someone who is past 50 and whose joints have a mind of their own especially climbing stairs after a run.....I would say you acquitted yourself extremely well.....keep up the great work ..... cheers from India...👍

[@the23er]

That kid is fast! And just seems to have fun doing it. Keep on going!

[@priyeshmistry5893]

Just brilliant this video in every way, the simplicity of how Lois went about it is something we can all learn, and 100% Mark's message at the end is so true!!

[@jameskingphotography]

Great message at the end, you are an inspiration! Completed my first Parkrun yesterday, the first of many I am sure

[@MarkLewisfitness]

That is awesome! 🙌

[@williamb4652]

Parkrun is such an uplifting event, it's a great habit to get into

[@joedurantguitar1447]

As a teacher of both adults and (mainly) kids this quote really hit home for me....grown ups always talking about they can't learn as well as kids because how brains are wired differently blah blah blah- NO! It's because kids don't question it, they just get their heads down and slowly progress over time. As you said, they 'assumed they've got plenty of time'. Admittedly it does also help that generally kids aren't as busy.

[@na-dk9vm]

Mark for what its worth, 95 % of lads in their 20s that i know, coudlnt get 19:30 in a 5km, so youre doing very well man 👍

[@MarkLewisfitness]

That'll do me!

[@liamgaul]

I'd say more than 99%

[@na-dk9vm]

@@liamgaul true

[@jazzabighits4473]

@@MarkLewisfitness I'm 28 and I doubt I could even run 5km, so good on you man. Especially at 6'6 you legend

[@tomascanevaro4292]

Im 28, been running for a year, and best i've managed so far is 21:05

[@sombonTV]

“I have things in my fridge that are older than his knees and I win best excuses.” 💯 “Could I hear him catching me, no he’s got tiny feet. But I could hear my wife.” 😂🥰 First time watching, this was awesome! You did a great job racing Louis! Even after he unfortunately lapped you, lol. Which I KNOW feels extra exhausting when you’re already tired & esp on a track & prob when racing a child? 😂 I personally would’ve just laid down at that point! But hey, only one of us is currently in shape, so hats off! I remember being Louis’ age & not even being able to run a half mile at that point! But seeing him just do his thing SO naturally & unencubured was such a good reminder of what it felt like to both love a thing & not overthink it. (Unlike this long comment, sorry!) So thanks for posting this! It was a pure treat to watch him FULL OUT SPRINT IT!?!🤯 I still don’t understand…like he’s only 9 years old? WHOA. Lbh, I would’ve loved to see his splits. I’m still dying to know! But that said, I hope that HE cont. not wearing a watch. And that he doesn’t let too much hype or pressure or lbh any off coaching someday ever get in his head. Bc he’s such a gifted distance runner & I hope he keeps doing EXACTLY what he’s doing! Also hope he lives in a running place. I grew up in IL in the states & getting lapped by some epic competitive h.s. aged distance runners & had some really amazing coaches (& teachers). So it was an invaluable experience in every way. Bc lbh, he’s SO young & already competing + running very physically impactful distances. But the key is having that support & knowledge, like he clearly does from his folks. Like even just from the choice of racing flats instead of spikes + his own knowledge of shoes (yes with socks bc it’ll give him even more cushion & support to his arches depending on his pronation) & from his warm up (I’m stealing “scoop the chicken”!) & just by how much & how purely he clearly loves running. It’s clear that they are on it & in it as a unit! 🥰 All the best to you & your wife & Louis & his family! Thanks again, take care!

[@Hundredthldiot]

It's like watching a lion cub playing with a geriatric wildebeest. Quality content, hilarious as usual.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Don’t underestimate an old beast 😂

[@brannmacfinnchad9056]

You win the net for today. Almost made me snork my breakfast.

[@christinaclementson]

What a brilliant little runner he is! I’m 52 and have PB’d at every distance this year. Never stop trying!

[@chris-hutchings]

That start 😂😂😂 love it, go on Louis.

[@TITOPICS777]

I’m cracking up at the wife checking for Louis! Great video! Both did well! I love how humble Louis is! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@LearningFast]

What a great video. Just good wholesome fun and entertainment while still having a great message too. Please keep making videos like this. You might not realize how motivating they are. Great job too! A sub 20:00 5k at your size is quite an accomplishment.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks 🙏

[@davidms3729]

I didn’t expect a 9 year old to do that… you ran pretty well, I’m 30 myself and I ran around 19’30” as well, I started 2 months ago, before that I was doing gym and no cardio, but you are 6.6 and 220pounds and nearly 50, that’s impressive. I’m 5.10 and 170pounds, low body fat, I always think I’m a bit heavy because of muscle to run but they I compare myself with you and I see I’m not, a True inspiration for a lot of peope

[@markbyfield8190]

Shows cadence is more significant than stride length

[@moulinyan]

weird statement

[@D.Miller]

Really am learning so much from Mark's videos and talking a new approach to training. Really enjoy the community in the comments too

[@MeriaDuck]

Very cool video, can't wait for Louis vs Lewis part II 😂

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I'm working on it. Sub five minute mile for both of us is in the works.

[@runningbirderandbeer6140]

What an excellent video!!! Being 58, the "I have things in my fridge that are older than his knees" had me on the floor.

[@joemax99]

Definitely got a bet on with Jen about how many times you can clip the duck podium into videos this year

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I know everybody is expecting it, so I thought they won’t be expecting it this soon 😂

[@flsentry]

Wondered about that little guy's cadence. His heart and lungs are undoubtedly something special. Was Gjert Ingebigsten hiding in the bushes? Great video, Mark! You're motivating young and old.

[@waynegoodwin4964]

With a time like that at 9, you have to wonder what his potential is! Wow.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Not just that, but how young he will be when he hits it! I would imagine he is going to be easily sub 17 next year at 10 years old!!!!

[@acasualviewer5861]

I hope they train him carefully and don't cause undo injuries since often youth are seen as invincible.

[@jazzabighits4473]

@@MarkLewisfitness Not only that, the track looked wet on the inner corners when you guys ran it, on a dry track in better conditions this kid will break these times

[@terryarnold9154]

Thanks for posting this, it really made me smile. I only ever managed a 26 minute parkrun and i was proud of that. Louis is great and i love the thought that he doesn't bother to wear a watch, just runs for the pure pleasure of it. Well done on putting together such a great video and for having the front to take on such a great little runner and let him win !! Seriously though, well done on your own time, and of course your previous podium finishes, i could only ever dream of running as quick as that.

[@haydnmorris8862]

It was great to see Louis doing as his coaches advise in the warm up - although a little shorter than usual! Thank you for the great commentary and advice - now how do we get Louis to run faster?

[@pdubs7831]

As a coach I call it “rolling out the carpet” front leg straight with toes up and back, stepping through in turn. Great dynamic stretching

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

I could just about run a sub-20 5k in my early 40's. Now that I'm nearly 60, I can run 5k in 26:30 on the treadmill, but have yet to break the 30 min barrier on Parkruns. Hats off to young Louis anyway. He's awesome!

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

Over the last three weeks or so, I've started long distance slow-running, 8-10 miles. My legs are like jelly afterwards, but I'm more or less fully-recovered by the next day.

[@davidostler4767]

Love the videos Mark, inspiring and entertaining. Proud to say I ran my first half marathon yesterday aged 57, a couple of minutes inside 2.5 hours, not a great time, but determined to do the same race next year and beat it. Will be watching you for inspiration...

[@nickyork8901]

That's a very good time, for your age and it being your first time, nice one.

[@smithleon]

i hope Louis is in a running club and his obvious talent being harnessed for the future :)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yep. He’s being looked after 👍🏼

[@SDarkVader]

Reminds me of when my PE teacher challenged me to a 5k after I'd run for Scotland at the European championships at age 12. Same result, lapped him and waited for a bit. He was an elite runner for years but youth and lack of doubt can do amazing things. Great Job Louis and im glad you weren't around when i was competing ❤😂

[@meangreenmememachine2890]

8:15 OMG THE BUILD UP LMAO!!! 😂😂😂

[@PandBTravelers]

Love your humor!! Congrats on your 2nd place finish.

[@inconspicuous45]

17:31?!?! That’s actually insane it’s better than 95% of my high school cross country team

[@ebossnz6838]

Lol maybe in the UK.

[@inconspicuous45]

@@ebossnz6838Chicago suburbs actually. We just don’t have a great cross country team 💀

[@wickywills]

Not heard of scooping chickens before, but in Jiu Jitsu we do the "picking mushrooms"!

[@Matwew21]

His cadence is so fast, looks like a sprint that's amazing

[@MarkLewisfitness]

And he just keeps going 😂

[@luckyspurs]

Yeah, was impressed by how legit fast he looked. It was instantly noticeable.

[@spu5990]

Well done Mark, fair dues to you for taking him on! Like your attitude, never give up.

[@paulshoover]

Mark - Great message on getting out there and getting moving and funny as "most of the time". ;) Ps. Us folks in the USA would like to score some Cardiodolphine merch. Let us know when you figure out how to get stuff sent across the pond.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

We are working on it!

[@gthack371]

Fantastic stuff! I've never been a prouder parent than when my youngsters beat me at things. I would also say, don't be embarrassed. Nobody is running in your shoes, or riding your bike, or running with your injuries, or swimming with your grief. Run/swim/cycle/play the guitar for yourself, and try not to compare yourself with others. And there are lots of very dedicated young athletes out there, who aren't just good for their age, they're good compared to most adults. Good on them

[@alaincraven6932]

The kid lapped you. Even if scooping the chickens is made up it’s worth trying 😂😂 Great video again.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

😅

[@dorull83]

That little speach you had at the end..that really hit me in the face. You are so right. Subscribed

[@StephanieLuff]

No socks with spikes is the pro move. He was just trying to slow you down. You got swindled by a child. Congrats 😉

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Bloody kids 😡

[@thomaszanzal7846]

That a nine year old could even run that distance is amazing. Here in the states it is tough to get the nine year olds up off the easy chair and away from the video games.

[@CED99]

Bad news Mark... Hamstring sweeps or "scooping the chicken" is a real warm up

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Outrageous lies 😂

[@PZJBimha]

Louis is a focused excellent runner. Thanks for this video. I wish him so many future wins.

[@guciolini123]

We train, and train hard, and then we arm wrestle

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Kids in trouble 😂

[@JillRhoads]

I LOVE the attitude here! I retook my life back at 49 and it's so important for me to both strive for more while at the same time forgiving myself. ...and ParkRun is sooo much fun even for running haters like me.

[@gawieloubser]

Bloody brilliant! I am 51 with a 23 minute PB and get beaten by a minute everybody time at parkrun by a 73 year old. I have 22 years to catch him.😂

[@dianeparsons602]

This was a great video. Louis is awesome and if he continues, what a bright future! Love your videos Mark!!

[@GeoffRichards_GP]

Wait, what was Loius' time on the day? "about a minute and a half less" than Mark's 19m30s, so 18 mins?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yes.

[@GTiR23]

@@MarkLewisfitness and barely looked out of breath!

[@alpercino2172]

I picked up a guitar for the first time in 2009 aged 47. In 2011 I did my first pub gig and first paid gig. I busked for over a decade and played with some very accomplished people indeed. You’re never too old to go for it. Commitment, patience and motivation.

[@gremlin591002]

I wonder if you could do a T spring cardio dolphin for your US customers? If not, I've got a guy that does shirts for me in the US.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Unfortunately, our Murch is currently a nonprofit exercise that we do for fun so we simply can’t cover the extra cost of international shipping. Next year, maybe if things pick up.

[@travelingman4850]

Love your attitude! I’m 59 and took up guitar/ electric guitar 3 years ago. I play everyday, take lessons every week and am definitely improving. But most important: I’m having a blast! Life is too short to just wait around.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Well said!

[@infocuslearning]

Hilarious! I notice that you didn’t bet him £50 like you did with the gym broes.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

He’s nine, I could have given him a crayon set and he would’ve been happy 😂

[@Fren2283]

I loved your final thoughts! I am turning 41 next month, I bought my first guitar two years ago and, even if I still suck playing it, now I can strum If I had a gun, while two years ago I just...hadn't a clue! About running: I was REALLY quick when I was young, but I never had a good attitude in running, in fact I was a swimmer. Recently I discovered that...I love running! Especially since when I started traning with a method. Yes, it's a bit upsetting to compare my best 5K time to yours or the kid's one BUT, as I said, I started doing a proper training since not much and I am very pleased by my improvements so far! Last week, for instance, during a training session I ran my longest distance 12,24Km, always running, never walking and I felt so good! I have to admit, I bought an Epix Pro, mainly for my mountaineering activities, but discovering the effectiveness of Garmin Coach really changed my life.

[@fudbeer1]

Love this video was convinced Louis went out to fast but he just kept going his running looks so effortless.Reckon you will need to get those shoes fairly soon!

[@Oliverlevy1]

NUTS! a nine year old that quick! Another great video, one of your most enjoyable ones. Thanks Mark. I wonder what Ingebrigtsen's 5k time was when he was 9?!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Interestingly, if it wasn’t for Parkrun, most kids would never have a timed 5K because UK athletics doesn’t have an official 5K event for kids that young to race in!

[@RunningMan1414]

Daniel Skandera from the US has all the WR from ages 6 to 11 in the 5000m. Couldn't find info on 5km road races

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@RunningMan1414 it’s an odd one as uk athletes at Louis age can’t run 5km races in the uk. So they don’t train for it hence he does parkrun and plays football instead!

[@thegearboxman]

@@MarkLewisfitness There's a very good reason why UK athletics don't allow kids this age to race 5k. Under-developed young bones and tendons are susceptible to injury that can have lifetime negative effects. Doing the *occasional* parkrun may be fine, but I hope the kid isn't pushed into training too hard and racing too often. There are far too many promising young kids who drop out because they've been pushed too hard by both parents and coaches. Sadly, performances like this at such a young age are a poor predictor of future success. If he's got what it takes it will show up in his late teens if he's allowed to develop at a sensible rate. Youth athletics is taken far too seriously, and being quick as a kid means little, especially in a few years time as the hormones kick in at different rates among the teenagers. That said, 17:30 wouldn't be too shabby as a 16 year old, so fair play to the lad.

[@mdtwigg75]

Great advice on improve a little every day. After an accident I had to build up strength to walk again. A couple of years later and I ran a half marathon. The mindset, take one more step today than I did yesterday, you can always do 1 more step

[@DaemonViews]

I remember from snowboarding and skating, it doesn't matter how good you are, there is always a 9 year old asian better than you xd

[@8JongDe8]

And this is true, damn true 🤪

[@nathanholt3821]

For one reason or another, the KZbin algorithm has brought me this video. I've not been running in over a year, but this video has inspired me to get back out there and go running.