CIM Race Recap (

[@JMoret]

I’m a young athlete (19 male,) these advanced fitness videos are exactly the type of way I want to approach fitness! They’re great videos please keep them going!!!

[@FormerAthlete]

epic what sports do you play?

[@quengmingmeow]

When your 35k split came in on the app and you were at 6:08 pace (nearly the same as what you stated), I knew you were going to crush it. I was a bit worried you were going too fast since you were on track for the sub 2:40 at mile 16 instead of the planned 2:45….but you killed it and showed us how it’s done! Awesome job!

[@DG-hm1on]

Congrats man. I'll keep pushing it, but I really think Adventure Racing is right up your ally. Navigation, long distances, and pushing yourself to the limit.

[@stepheneverson413]

I ran CIM too! Was hoping to see you there but I finished 27min behind you. Still got my BQ time! Congrats on the sub 2:40!

[@jans3067]

3:07 is still crazy impressive, congrats!

[@j33dup]

@@jans3067no it isn’t

[@stevenfielke5755]

​@@j33dup congratulations on being a dick. This guys is clearly happy with his time and has no doubt worked his ass off for 12 - 20 weeks getting ready for it. Sure BQ isnt going to get you any sponsorship deals, but its still way ahead of the curve.

[@johnw9924]

I also ran the CIM. I finished 6:08.@@j33dup

[@god5590]

@@j33dup how fast can you run a marathon?

[@rundreamachieve]

when you started bringing up rolling hills brought back memories of 2007. Spot on Nick and GREAT effort.,

[@jameschaves5723]

Congratulations on your execution. I too executed to a 30 sec. negative split and my very 1st sub 3:00 marathon.

[@ronalddelacruz7029]

This is amazing, Nick. Watching the whole journey through your channel and seeing the results, I am not surprised by it. I knew you will knock the sub 2:45 goal out of the park.

[@Cl8tn0822]

The splits are insane! How consistent throughout the entire run. 😮

[@timjacobsen3141]

I ran the 2023 NYC marathon Nick! Do it in 2024! The vibe and energy from the crowd cant be beat!

[@kchall5]

For a guy your size to run a sub 2:40 marathon is nothing short of astounding. A time like that is supposed to be the run by skinny 140 pounders.

[@Hanensens]

"All natty"

[@sneed777]

@@Hanensensnewsflash: no one is natty.

[@revjoespivey]

I 100% believe he is natty. @@Hanensens

[@Fisslespore09]

@@Hanensensand if he isn’t? You still have to put in the work smh

[@benjamin.kelley]

I'm a bulky 145 pounder, and have been running for 9 years - it's just my training falls off and I've never hit a sub 3 hour marathon.

[@revjoespivey]

Bro those splits! your like a machine!!! Way to run Nick. I love your a strong runner. Probably the strongest runner at that pace in the world! That's why I love you and Sally McRae. Strong runners! This is my goal to be a strong runner. Getting ready this week to start back on a routine at the gym and running (Using Sally's app, and your videos as guidance and inspiration). I'm going to target running a marathon under 4 hours 30 min fall 2024 (BTW I fuel with GM1 sport, salted watermelon, its amazing).

[@shangrila73eldorado]

Those of us who are familiar with running knew that sub-2:45 was not enough of a challenge. Not sure how much you want to dedicate yourself to the sport but you are definitely capable of going sub 2:30.

[@George-nx4bp]

I'm very much a runner and I thought sub 2:45 was a challenge for him. He's carrying a good amount of weight.

[@shangrila73eldorado]

190 is a lot? Have you been watching his videos? In mile intervals, he churns out sub 5:30 miles with ease. @@George-nx4bp

[@ln5747]

Would need to lose weight and extra 💉 (if that's possible)

[@tomforrest5901]

Incredible. Your combination of speed, endurance and strength is top-level stuff. Very inspiring. I appreciate truly appreciate your content. Thank you.

[@CsabaTothMr]

Have you ever done the Tennessee State Park Running Tour? When I lived in Nashville for 5 years I loved that series which focuses on the off season: starts in October and ends March/April. I visited 25 beautiful state parks and races over and over again because of that. The tour is a family, and it's captivating.

[@pushtherun]

CPT Nick, Unbelievable how much time you have chopped off your marathon time the past couple years. I loved that you included the nutrition breakdown. The past year I have been doing a deep dive into the nutrition side to boost my running performance. In the past 4 months, I've chopped 17 minutes off my half marathon time (4 HMs in 6 weeks) and 1:30 off my 5K time. I think far too few runners pay the nutrition side much attention and it's where they could make some huge gains. Keep Pushing and see ya in NYC. I'll be up front with the other Athletes with Disabilities (AWD) runners. I'll say Hey when you pass me. Dr Chief Hale!!!

[@gerardomata.costarica]

I love these breakdown recap videos! They’re super educational. Please do more!

[@BritoWorx]

Back in 2010 I ran a 8:30 2 mile in basic training and I thought I was doing something special 😂 a 2:39 26.2 miler is freaking bananas man. Good stuff man

[@diegobarrera9793]

Ran my first marathon today and got 3:54 minutes cannot imagine your pace is insane to me

[@dsher503]

Congrats! Sub 4 on a first marathon is legit.

[@JogforJoy]

Hey Nick, Just wanted to say thanks for sharing all that awesome content and real-life experiences. Your efforts in spreading knowledge have been really enlightening. I've learned a lot about the importance of strength and endurance training and how to improve my physical health through your guidance. Thanks again!

[@declinometer1059]

Congratulations! But why in your he hell do you run with traffic? One day some person texting is going to get you. Always run toward traffic!

[@GTE_Channel]

Great advice. I allway run against traffic, and still you have to be really alert. And be ready for those people yelling at you to run on the correct side of the road.

[@brendaj7037]

I’ve had 2 different drivers go completely off the road towards me in the past 3 months. They both came back and apologized. One lady said she sneezed and the other guy said he was looking at his phone. If I wouldn’t have seen them and jumped in the ditch I would have been hit.

[@lawrenceanthony7675]

@brendajohnson4598 Same thing happened to me last week, while I was running on the sidewalk towards oncoming traffic.. would have been hit if I didn’t jumped out of the way! Scary shit..never running w the flow of traffic

[@thomasvinsen1410]

He running that side because he has a cyclist or someone in a car following him doing the filming. They can’t drive on the other side of the road

[@Nick-cz7nv]

Bikes ride with traffic and runners run into it so you can see the car trying to kill you

[@davidohearn8047]

Just an amazing effort Nick! Go One More baby!

[@Proyecto-Ultra]

loved the pace of this video! Congrats to you and the team around you Nick! you guys are killing it over and over.

[@alislalom6476]

nick inspired us but if you see how he prepared to this goal (2:40), he was running 75 miles/week includes speed workout + strength work out. Big hat for you nick

[@JohnBirtchetSharpe]

Good Job lad , I knew you would do it, consistancy , work ethic and good coaching. well done. The NY marathon has the long start lag/shuttling experiance too.

[@timtown9166]

That’s an f ‘in sick time man! Congrats to your hard work

[@dillonbrussow7165]

Congratulations on achieving your goal. It is truly inspiring to see someone put in the work and be accomplished for it, you make me want to be better and I hope you continue to keep up the work and have a great Christmas.

[@noko59]

Congrats! Impressive having your cake and eating it too, well sorta, your cardio and combined strength is off the charts. Hope you continue this success -> very inspirational.

[@Ricktheruler89]

Congrats Nick! Truly Impressive. Your journey is inspirational.

[@Demiduivenvoorden]

It was truly epic to follow this journey and seeing you actually BREAKING 2:40!! Incredible Nick!! G1M

[@UltraKoryy]

Crushed! Excited for 2024! You keep on keepin' on brother!

[@dze2214]

I gotta say this is very good for a dude with that amount of muscle mass for real. Good job man

[@Wetwaters_bison]

I miss the marathon vlogs where u meet ur friends show their support and then have a beer after that was a whole thing that got me into marathons

[@gabrielncali8999]

Congratulations! Glad you got the CIM experience! I’ve run 9 CIM’s. I no longer run on road. Trails only! Road is too hard on the body. 👊👍🏃🏻‍♂️

[@RichieMyers12]

Consistency in training leads to consistency in racing. Great work!

[@austinats2]

Congratulations Nick it's so inspiring to watch you set a goal and laid the bricks piece by piece an absolute crush the goal because you stuck to the plan

[@SBoots29]

Way to go. Great time. What is more inspiring is the dedication and build up in the training plan. Cheers

[@TheJamesmcdiarmid]

Long time since I watched one of your videos… you’re looking lean dude! Great work 👌

[@bobbyk9939]

Congratulations! Running a sub 2:40 for a guy your weight is incredible.

[@OmahaTonyG]

Congratulations, I’ve been watching you for years and you have made huge improvements. I think you should do a longer ultra marathon. 200+ miles.

[@KillStreakMcH]

Very happy to see you stepping up to a major in 2024.

[@Chrisagnew1988]

Nick you absolutely smashed it. Well done dude 💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@abcitiseasyasonetwothree3066]

How fast this man would run with 135 pound body..? Probably under 2:15 . I think its like olympic qualification time. That just shows how good of an endurance athlete nick is.

[@awong12388]

You're going to love the NYC Marathon, the energy is unmatched!

[@joeklay]

Incredible Nick! Your dedication and execution is super inspiring.

[@chrismackenzie28]

That’s absolutely amazing, congratulations Nick.

[@chrispoynter1786]

Nick, in 2024 BPN needs to host a half/full marathon to break in the new HQ in Nashville. A lot of BPN support in the SE would love to come run with the crew.

[@drewaskew4037]

Way to get after it sir, back on the grind 💪🏾

[@ivanebba2024]

it would be cool to see nick become a running coach in the future, content would be epic

[@olivedrabperformance]

Great job! Nothing like the feeling of having a goal and surpassing it..

[@10Mads]

Been looking forward to this video all week! 😍

[@Meld_Fitness]

Nick you are an inspiration and an absolute beast

[@unlimited9004]

People do not realize how freaking impressive running a marathon at this pace with your weight and height. Insane.

[@joseborja1027]

Such an inspiring journey!!!

[@riceiain4801]

I passed you running the opposite way one morning in Nash! I was running with my buddy and I put him onto your channel and brand after we saw you

[@Manuel_1625]

Congratulations, Nick. ¡¡¡¡¡Never give up!!!!!. Like from Spain. Cheers.

[@Vazquezduoadventures]

Congrats on a huge accomplishment! Your videos are sick! 💪🏼

[@jkanook5461]

Would love to see you do the Falmouth Road race on Cape Cod in August? As a bonus, great summertime, vacation for you and the family

[@ConBarry11]

Congratulations Nick! You are inspiring!

[@rodristormblessed]

Congrats nick, you are a beast!! Feel proud of your self, you deserve it. Hard work and consistency pays off. Now, do you have a a new goal to hit? Greetings from spain

[@god5590]

very inspiring. im a beginner runner who struggles to run 3 miles without stopping (at like 12min pace LOL). glad I found your channel from Cody ko

[@asdfghjklgym]

Awesome run Nick! It would be great to see you do a Hyrox race. Surely you would crush it!

[@LauTribal]

This

[@MattGlynn]

Well done Nick! Been great following your journey! looking forward to the New year video. Have a great Christmas!

[@DrCanopy]

brilliant stuff man, very inspiring. Congrats

[@AG-cf4hd]

Welcome to Beautiful Sacramento. I saw you standing in middle of the intersection at the starting line before the race started. I missed opportunity meeting you in person. I knew it that was you. But we have a lot of race in California… like California Ironman too. maybe I see you there.

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Congratulations 🎉 Thanks for sharing your journey with us, always inspiring!

[@copperdan7667]

Congratulations Nick. I was watching your splits on the app and found myself screaming Push Nick at my phone. My wife thinks I have lost my marbles. You are an inspiration to many. Thank you

[@christopherzapantis4793]

When's the next ironman? Feel like that needs to be revisited again and what really set you apart in the hybrid community.

[@larryleqend]

I know I’m waiting too but running is something more people partake it, more marketable and easy for people to get into.

[@Arif_Run4Life]

You are just incredible! Congrats on your fast time.

[@chrissendsroutes]

Would love to get some commentary from Nick on HR and RPE or otherwise. There was some slide that had his HR at 178-180 for most of the race, which is pretty wild for a full and more like a max effort half HR. Curious how he sustained it or how he felt and if that caused any issues!

[@MattOtxoa]

He used to share his HR stats during his last sub 2:50 training, guess he's using some aerobic "enhancer" if you know what I mean

[@speedmachine5025]

Unbelievable work and inspiration Nick! Go one more! 🎉

[@jasoncaporale6470]

Congrats dude, that’s so awesome!!

[@zacsborntorunrunningadvent3441]

Congratulations 🎉 Nick from Australia. Epic time sub 2:40 😊. Yewwwwww

[@jonathanjames7181]

Would interested to see Nick attempt a sub-1:15 half, or what he could do in other shorter distances

[@mira7662]

So inspirational!! Very happy for you! Go one more!

[@riverwood_creations]

At this rate you’ll have the OTQ!!! Awesome race man

[@MyNameJeff-ck4sb]

That hoody is the best hoody I’ve ever owned. Everytime I wear it. People tell me how comfy and high quality it looks

[@eitanshushu]

hats off dude, amazing journey

[@KostasLazanas]

Can’t wait to see the marathon video! I got round running nipple bandaides that I always wear! Loving my supplement stack I got on Black Friday!!

[@mozpassion8996]

Well done Man! You are an inspiration 💪🏼👏🏼🤟🏼

[@JavierISampedroTNF]

Massive PB. You were flying towards the finish line!

[@bipinjungbasnet7799]

Always my fav yt ❤ love to see your videos

[@OfficeMobility]

Hardwork, consistency, planning and executing 👌🏻

[@MichaelOlson-uh7ey]

And gear

[@ln5747]

💉

[@garaiko3]

Number 1. Congrats!!

[@bukujayday9638]

That’s what I’m talking about Nick good stuff brother

[@mikeV48]

Nick hope to see you at the NYC MARATHON !!!

[@JackTurner7]

I was wondering how you structured your strength training during the marathon? I know you mentioned lowering it but how did you decide on the reps and sets, you're split and how much volume in general? Would love a video on this as I am about to train for my first marathon and don't want to throw away the work I have done in the gym. Marathon prep is always brilliant to watch and can't wait for the full race video.

[@fw23518]

now that you r truly semi elite, always wondered how much muscle/strength you lost in all that running. would love to see a detailed video on that to address the anxiety

[@fat_eduardo]

He on roids. If you aren't you probably will lose muscle.

[@angeloskadis9968]

Congrats! Amazing result! 🔨🔨🔨

[@dannyharrison8240]

Nice job, dude! Also, any chance we will ever see what is hidden in the safe back there? Maybe a range day with some of those?

[@paxtonebright2951]

You are the best big runner I've seen. You're faster than me and I'm skinny.

[@pujiantopujianto8129]

Di tunggu tunggu akhirnya upload jg

[@philoeffler]

incredible work! congrats on the performance

[@jacksoncowart5336]

this is absolutely incredible

[@macysheley788]

I could see nick just hammering an ultra spartan race!!!

[@ShannonQuirke]

Killer time congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

[@keeprunning5457]

congrats man!!!!

[@coachpark8634]

My man, you killed it!

[@Aaronyeip]

Jesus Christ I’m in the gym watching this and I look down and there’s a NIPPLE ON MY SCREEN 😆😆😆 I have to workout here Nick how am I ever supposed to come back.

[@TheDailyDoseofMentalHealth101]

Is Nick on TRT? Awesome run! Keep it up

[@MichaelOlson-uh7ey]

Definitely and more

[@LR6092]

If you need to ask, you know the answer

[@nickbarefitness]

No - I'm not.

[@LR6092]

Omg this guy 🤣

[@georgesoto5436]

Wait, what about your quads? I ran that race two years ago and was limping for an entire week! Great job!