Can I Walk a Mile Faster Than the Average Running Mile Time?

[@TheAthleteSpecial]

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[@magnusrylander]

To be honest I don’t think the average person can even run a mile

[@billycc97]

So true haha

[@crosscountry7587]

Considering almost half of America is obese it’s probably true

[@esgee3829]

mmmm...average american person? or what

[@magnusrylander]

@@esgee3829 nah average person z

[@billylee5335]

I been running consistently for a year.I personally only know maybe 2 people who could wake up in the morning and run a mile

[@darciedemille1087]

People who looked at the comments before they watched the whole video

[@dominofuel8050]

It's awesome to see you making peace with your injury and finding joy in what you can. As I'm dealing with my own health issues right now, I appreciate your perspective and I want to learn how to think more like you do.

[@musclelessfitness2045]

Try biking ... it's much more fun than running. You can even get an e-bike.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

@@musclelessfitness2045Electronic assistance in athletics is so lame. If you can't bike up a hill, turn up the gear and increase your RPM goddammit!

[@bronconv]

The hair is a good look on you. Definitely get on the trails when your Achilles heals. When Allie starts traveling to some more of the big trail races don't miss out on the opportunity to race those too. The places you guys travel to will be amazing! Your speed from the shorter distances will pay off when you start going longer. If that's something you want to do.

[@timothysanders7462]

Finally I’m better than the athlete special at something , btw I’m a collegiate racewalker for NAIA and no I’m not throwing shade this video is awesome because it brings more love to the sport

[@jamesbourne1521]

casual call with an olympian in your video lol. enjoyed the video

[@HustonCampbell]

I was there! Red jacket and sunglasses working out with Blanchet (4:31)

[@benjamin.kelley]

That cut will shave 69 seconds off your 5K time. Also, you should go hard on a trail race.

[@billybobjoethethird1679]

Prolly one of my favorite quotes: “Don’t be sad because it’s over, be happy because it happened.”

[@user-ps5vm9cd9v]

Full contact run . In a racewalk event you would d.q.early in the event 😢

[@wardfreeman]

When judges don't D.Q. Tom "No Contact" Bosworth nearly enough, Spence has little to worry about.

[@allie_ostrander]

11/10 haircut, 11/10 video, 11/10 post-workout coffee

[@billybobjoethethird1679]

Haircut looking great, and coaching would be siiiick!

[@incognitocooking8305]

Nah why is 9:32 so relatable

[@kylerd7645]

As soon as Spencer started walking, i had a flash back of my co-worker hurrying to the bathroom

[@christopherbrand5360]

The SWAP singlet for the win! Are you sure that was all actually walking?

[@kevinmshea58]

This video is amazing. Your work with other professionals to get better is a lesson we all can learn from. Keep up the work.

[@dnrevan778]

I love this challenge

[@RealElvishRope]

Trail race 1000% You could crush some high-profile races in the trail world with your talent.

[@mikestevenson1334]

Tom is such a legend, great to see him make an appearance! Great video =D

[@wardfreeman]

He is a great runner for sure!

[@candace.coffman]

Loved this! And yes to seeing Spencer in a trail race!

[@angusatkins-trimnell2784]

Not sure I saw that "kick" Spencer.😅

[@karolina.321]

Loved this video. Yes to the haircut. Yes to the coaching! Check out the "Magness & Marcus on Coaching" podcast, and perhaps join their online community of professional coaches (mostly collage and high school) who delve deep into training and help each other break down what works. Its not for average runner, this is high level coaching gold. Good luck! Oh and YES to more videos like this :)

[@helensuzanne8785]

Hilarious video. Love the earnestness.

[@kenwabb]

You should come down to Spokane and record a video Spencer.

[@kentkentsson6900]

All about the small victories sometimes:)

[@trevor-fh7ms]

Gotta agree with allie, try a trail race thatd be sick to test yourself once you are better. Can't wait to see you compete again

[@pancakethecat6142]

You should try an ultra spence

[@todallard8791]

Just enjoy trail running hills and you will find your way back.

[@SpeedyBlueBiker1]

A better track and a pair of Vaporflys is all you need!

[@Bweyg]

9:45 is my prediction without watching the video. Edit: This is actually the first time I guessed a time before watching the whole video and no spoilers, and I actually got it close :D by the way 9:43 is amazing, my fastest 400m walking lap is 1:59, BARELY under 2 minutes and I was so out of it after just 1 lap, I know it's much faster than 2:27 per 400, but it's still crazy you are only going 28 seconds slower than my fastest lap, 4 times in a row, that's amazing man, I would love to break 12 minutes for a 1 mile race walk.

[@christophersmith3254]

Well it looks like he walk 1600 cone to cone, so your were probably correct with 9 45!

[@thegreatalyssa]

Sprint tri and Olympic distance tri and older goals...!

[@ryankrause618]

trail races are goated. do a trail race spence

[@nicolestecklein8883]

Its a sharp cut- the best yet

[@wii240]

what's your rehab for achilles?

[@jimchristy573]

I think you should try an OCR :-)

[@enthalpy7679]

LETS GO ZETH MENTION ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@nberkel]

10 min/mi is way to fast for an average running mile imo, check your sources lol. Like someone else said, most people can't even run a mile period...Also the last vid had potential, but needed a better or actual purpose. Check my comment in that video for some advice.

[@yvngchvp8695]

Hey, Spencer. Cool video. I noticed you said your achilles is not getting better. Going on 9 weeks isnt it? Why not get some imaging done? Why not run through it like most serious runners? You need to put more effort into solving your problems. You can't just wait around for 9 weeks and except AT to magically heal itself. Maybe once it heals, you can go back to being coached by your dad and start running 5ks. Just make it last longer than a few months before you switch your agenda and abandon all progress.

[@schmidtfit7037]

After watching your video, I felt inspired to try my own speed walk sesh. Could I also go a mile in 9:43? Not quite. I made it 0.81 miles. The tips from the pro were great! Haircut: 10 out of 10 Coaching: yes

[@SOULxSOCIETY]

Honestly I think if you just did vlogs a lot of people would like them.

[@settlers33]

I noticed the haircut right away! Great job 👏

[@tothnorbertgyaloglo-rw]

It s nice to see runners tries RaceWalking! Next time, try to walk a mile with a Race Walking technique!! 💪💪

[@GotDamBoi]

last time I was injured I walked a ton and best I could do was like 12:30

[@kecrn4132]

Spencer- do you do all the cross training like Allie did when she was injured?

[@crazycuber8440]

i love how poetical spencer has been over the last few years lol

[@carbon1631]

Interesting, good concept

[@Studiomky]

You were running 😂

[@Shevock]

When I ran my first half marathon there was a older, tried race walker there. He was friends with my brother from his church so we started at the same time. But he blew me out of the water. Like seriously fast. The hair. 11/100. And it SHOULD find a mountain 5k to run.

[@CurruptdYT]

Average person can’t even walk a mile

[@Thesneaky111]

haircut 69/10 💯

[@benjamin.kelley]

Nice.

[@Aeolus_ca]

Allie should hit those jumps on her bike

[@Persistence_run_444]

I didn’t start running until I turned 31. Ran my first marathon at 32. Now I just want to do a marathon or ultra in every state.

[@Calicoem]

Would love to see Spence move to the long distance, he can start with a 10k then a half and move his way when he feels ready to the marathon.

[@runcheatthereaper9016]

Hey Spence, the new haircut is good! How is the achilles rehab going. Have you seen Squat University "How to Fix Achilles Tendonitis" on KZbin? But if after a considerable time, it just doesn't seem to be healing, which was the case with mine, I ended up going to Dr Maurer, foot and ankle specialist right near you in Kirkland. He did therapy on mine which brought it back quickly.

[@seatownfan]

Nice to see Ferris Brown!

[@richardhkirkando]

I'm telling you, switch to racewalking and you'll be an Olympian in no time

[@a.j.cappuccio2859]

With a 10 minute mile?

[@richardhkirkando]

@@a.j.cappuccio2859 it's totally reasonable to expect someone to be world class at something on their second attempt at it 🙄. Obviously I meant with dedicated training and recovery from injury.

[@darlingrunnerpt3342]

Loving the new haircut.

[@fieldsage1476]

Actual attempt at 12:01

[@sovrack134]

been running for years and can hardly break 12 minute pace, what nonsensical data did you get telling you that the average is 10 minutes....

[@tomascanevaro4292]

My mile pr is 5:44, so it's cool to know that i'm pretty close to the race-walk mile WR of 5:31. Obviously much slower than competitive running mile times but still 😄

[@owen1of179]

Hahah only time I’m beating u in a event have walked 9:17 Great vid

[@siamkarl]

I think ALL runners at some point should try racewalking a mile, train for a week or so then do a time trial. Humbling and you will get to know strange new aspects of your own body.

[@MK-tk8tb]

Kudos on the haircut 🎉

[@kwd-2023]

I cant even image a walker doing a 5:31!!! Hair, shorter better.

[@EverydayXperiment]

spencer is kinda caked up

[@jimchristy573]

The haircut is much better!

[@Persistence_run_444]

Do the Goggins challenge when you’re healed!

[@kf430]

The floor is actual lava

[@AMTMM]

cant stick to a coach/training plan for a whole year, but is considering coaching people wtaf bro

[@thereeder5rs]

Like the hair!!’

[@28mouse85]

I walk about 9.30 per mile

[@Hfjde242]

Coaching would be sick

[@seasalt457]

Nah, he doesn’t understand the sport’s training enough yet. Maybe assistant coaching under someone

[@michellerohl2794]

You need a lot of work before you could walk in front of the judges. You're not using your hips, and you aren't straightening your knee.

[@yurickaregger7118]

9:47

[@diogobaptista367]

the toxic positivity is big on this one!

[@Stevenrgllllll]

W haircut, I hated the mullet 😡😡😡

[@finnboylan4766]

11:07

[@natuamare2288]

😂😂👍

[@XristosNeochori]

why not telling us more about your achilles tendon issues?we may can help

[@mrman1636]

W vid I’m still toasting you though

[@mrman1636]

9/10

[@EricS-uf9mv]

I was surprised to see Boys & Girls 1-mile racewalk leading off 2024 Nike Indoor Nationals. I just thought it was a strange event that only popped up every 4yrs at the Olympics.

[@EricS-uf9mv]

Hey TRP included a clip of you in his Ingebrigtsen/Kerr vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZWXioh3np56gKMfeature=shared&t=30

[@johnarleentaninecz2867]

Yes, how about some high school coaching?

[@noah22107]

did you divorce your wife?

[@TherealUD]

Trail race is a move tbh get on that rn spence

[@melons6709]

you should be a coach

[@steevie76]

Is Rogaine on the Prohibited List? If not, potential sponsorship?

[@hineynancy]

Would love to see you coach someday.