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Nick Symmonds is a two-time Olympian and a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Nick Symmonds, LLC and the co-founder and CEO of Run Gum, a caffeinated chewing gum company that gives people a quick boost in energy and focus with their revolutionary energy gum.
Nick holds a degree in biochemistry from Willamette University. He is also an Eagle Scout, a published author, and an accomplished fly fisherman and mountaineer.

[@JackFlood]

30 hr drive for this event? Distance runners will literally do anything to get a race in🤣. Respect🙌

[@nicksymmonds]

I couldn't believe it! So cool.

[@elfmas]

@@nicksymmonds I think you should pay out to the furthest traveller next week, gotta recoup some of the gas money 😆

[@sophiahu7418]

@@elfmas this is a v good idea

[@cadenbargas4193]

Nick can you do like different events across the country so everyone can get a chance to come?

[@HaydnTUA]

Track&Flood so many likes how do u get that lol

[@aleksytherunner9267]

If Evan started his own KZbin channel it would explode because everyone will already know him!

[@grantmatthai1979]

I’ve seen him comment on nicks videos before haha

[@evandarunner1974]

That's a good idea! Idk if I the experience and editing skills to make anything good though, but I've definitely been thinking about it recently

[@japsahibdhillon5014]

@@evandarunner1974 I am subscribing you already... Please post some content soon!!

[@SG-mu4ih]

Evan Gonzalez im subscribing to you also

[@Japanadianboy]

@@evandarunner1974 Dam 6 subscribers already

[@Ethereal43]

It's great seeing that 11 year old kid win a serious prize. Something like that could impact him for the rest of his life by setting him on a running career.

[@nicksymmonds]

Loved the look on his face!!

[@spoodermun1722]

@@nicksymmonds I think he was just in shock

[@RossNixon]

His time was fine. There are some people reading and commenting who are slower than that.

[@synchronium24]

@@RossNixon His time was very respectable. I was more shocked when he went sub-6 minute pace on the first lap and was like "no f-ing way. can he really keep this up?". With a little more even pacing, he should be able to shave off considerable time.

[@owenreeves8145]

Your ed unless he’s poor he spent it on fortnite

[@AJLapray]

Your hackysack game is unreal 😳

[@nicolasmorabito7950]

AJ Lapray the man the myth the legend 😎

[@user-sd4uj7yx5z]

AJ Lapray bruh you should’ve commentated this race again

[@harryli5979]

AJ Lapray what’s good aj play DEVINTHELAB

[@richr6586]

Stop watching videos and upload another one about your G-League offers!! 😂😂

[@adamnormand1]

Hi aj I am a huge fan!!

[@marytheresapitre7936]

Literally was waiting for this alllll week - a Nick Symmonds video is a prime way to start the weekend

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you!!

[@thomasmumford5647]

I agree with you and Nick you are the best person to ever exist and you are the reason I run

[@ryguan3733]

For reaallll

[@OoMzHowTosandMore]

So true

[@calebvogel7492]

Literally forgot it was Friday

[@turtle-ot2qc]

Idk why I get so hyped when I get to witness a race like this.

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for watching it!!

[@MrRed__]

That name threw me off I'm like wait how

[@HaydnTUA]

Cjj23 • 83 years ago yeah how was your 83 years

[@KaliSticksss]

It's his name

[@cvong1016]

Hidden talent, totally didn't expect those slick hacky sack moves

[@tommysewell4526]

It’s a track thing haha everyone plays hacky sack

[@winstonchurchill4620]

No one: Absolutely no runner: Nick Symmonds: Warms up two hours before the race

[@nicksymmonds]

hahaha As a pro my warmup often started 90 min+ before the race

[@davidvik9510]

Nick Symmonds how many minutes did your warm up last from start of warm up to call room

[@gabesawyer4203]

How slow do you run your warmups and what distance?

[@wwefan4life250]

Gabe Sawyer He has a video explaining his warm up

[@zarrowthehorse]

Dead joke

[@cvong1016]

Evan winning a race will be the true underdog story, love his character, great sportsmanship!

[@Misahaha]

Top 10 anime comebacks

[@roland5615]

Hey Nick, 33 year old dad of 3 boys here. My family and I love your videos. Your super humble, great attitude and you make running and working out fun by getting people of all ages and athletic ability involved. And your also teaching people that it’s ok to suffer a little bit to get to that next level.👍. May the Lord bless you bro. Shout out from Grand Rapids, Michigan 🇺🇸

[@bazps9075]

Dakota had that look on his face cuz he’s secretly a NCAA collegiate athlete

[@IvanLopez-fx3hx]

Hahahahahaha you actually made me laugh!

[@Blackaudix]

Mad respect to you Nick not only have you bettered yourself as a man and a runner at a competitive level but now you're helping the community and setting a great example of transparency to help others. We need more people like you. Respect.

[@firefight33]

Damn, fastest woman running 4:54 is insane. More impressive than the 4:23 for men.

[@justicepohlman]

i found it hella impressive as well, speaking as a college runner

[@shaneury]

Seriously,4:54 is legit!

[@mikeb4471]

Fr I’m a dude and my fastest mile is 4:44. I’m a 800 runner with a 1:59 pb .

[@mikeb4471]

400 is 50 seconds

[@dougthebigdp314]

I was really impressed with Jen's time, 4:54 for a woman is truly impressive. Too bad she wasn't slightly faster it would have been fun to see her pass Nick at the end.

[@LaGGingProductions]

Next is marathon with subscribers, winner gets $4219.5

[@willgreen5895]

I don’t understand why exactly 4219.5 lmao is that number significant to a marathon?

[@epicbird8962]

Will Green Yes

[@kalonjilowe2127]

@@epicbird8962 What does it mean?

[@markojovanovski3372]

@@kalonjilowe2127 its the length 42km

[@dirtydaniel6107]

The length is 42.195 km in a marathon

[@juanmenendez9890]

Love that you get everyone together like this bro Great work keep it up 🙏🏻

[@almightyrobbie123]

That was brilliant to watch!!!! Thanks Nick! I've been loving these videos!

[@zaneclone]

I think Dakota was a bit stunned at the end.... :D Nice gesture Mr Symmonds :)

[@ericlukan9862]

Is it bad I already knew who won from Ben Crawford’s channel😂😅Also the leader of the first lap is an Affolder

[@fernandolopez7931]

Same😂😂

[@nicksymmonds]

You knew who crossed the finish line first, but there are MANY winners in this race!!

[@George-nx4bp]

Affolder?

[@Unrated7]

I have been getting seriously pumped every time I see one of these videos released. Keep it up!!

[@SnackosaurusRex]

Dude, you're beasting it out right now! RunGum is hitting record sales and your KZbin channel hitting all time highs, all while bringing a ton of people in the sport together in a unique way. Keep it up brother! 💪🏼👊🏼

[@colinjenkins6219]

I’m more impressed with the Hacky sack skills😮😮😮😮😮

[@nicksymmonds]

haha thank you!! :D

[@bt1087]

@@nicksymmonds Yea what in the world? Does that translate into soccer juggling skills as well?

[@jasonwalsh1084]

@@nicksymmonds You should probably make a vid out of that lol

[@treetrunkgames8572]

I think I’m most impressed with how good Nick actually is with a hacky sack😂

[@timroden6617]

I learned to juggle while waiting for other runners to catch up. Nick learned hacky sack.

[@pacoalonso373]

He used to play soccer so he probably freestyled while he was at it

[@TheNich29]

I love the positivity that you promote this should be a show all amateurs

[@paulclarke7571]

AWESOME stuff Nick! Love your enthusiasm!!!

[@nicksymmonds]

Next week I race my VERY FIRST 5K on the track! Subscribe w/ notification turned on if you want to see that one :D Get a hand autographed box of Run Gum here: rungum.com/products/variety-box-energy-gum

[@Smokeizi]

This man is running with fucking pants on. Bro... WHAT?

[@imterribee]

Today I learned I can hold my breath for 4 minutes and 23 seconds. These KZbin races are intense!! 🥵🤣

[@goldenage5294]

I been waiting mile is my favorite event, i been waiting all day for video to drop. This is my motivation. Never give up on your dream folks!

[@samuelstewartbeals9417]

This is amazing..... I love this video the narrative the peoples attitudes the editing.. hell of a job! Keep it up!

[@justincrosswhite5497]

It’s a bird... it’s a plane... it’s Evan Gonzalez!!

[@cicada3312]

I have been literary waiting for this just to see the “guy with long hair” Evan I think . Win

[@jairo1311]

He won in the elimination mile :)

[@daFranch1se69]

Nick is the man. Heck of a leader. Thankfully to have found him.

[@obi-wankenobi3750]

Nick you are an inspiration to so many trying to stay in tip top shape during quarantine😀

[@RoadrunnerTrainingProjects]

Let's Gooooooo!!!!! Mile Time!!!! Evan has some style!

[@elgringo2798]

I just love that social distancing

[@wweintrosandstages1683]

Lol

[@dominicgallagher8930]

Social distancing between 1st and 2nd

[@Noah11112]

Safety first🤣🤣😂😂

[@felipepatinha360]

Shut up bruh no one cares they are all healthy

[@ezzyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

@@felipepatinha360 u have the iq of a potatoe😹

[@slaptheaskshow130]

Love this series! keep them coming!

[@americanninjawarriorkid2643]

Great video! I love watching your races! I wish I could travel out and compete since I love to run but unfortunately I live too far away.

[@quadfeed15]

Shoutout to the guy wearing the dunder mifflin shirt what a legend

[@synchronium24]

lol i missed this

[@raquel4658]

who else already knew the race’s result because they watched Ben Crawford’s video?🙋🏻‍♀️

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wowww... you make running more exciting than anything ive seen in decades... well done doc johnny

[@joeykowalczewski9710]

Such awesome videos. I think these videos really put on a show and bring some light to what’s going on in the world right now. These are awesome!

[@jellyall1704]

The little boy when he had his mind blown made me lol

[@JM-yh4yf]

NIck I respect ya ' man and all you do for the sport, but we're in the middle of a pandemic!

[@millacabral9475]

I knoww they're driving across the country and not even standing far apart 😰

[@alexnunez8692]

Ok?

[@emmanelmorales3484]

YESS!!! I’ve been waiting for this video forever 🙌🙌

[@kevin.clancy]

Nick I love your videos, they just get me motivated to run faster and get pb's.

[@anchitkolla100]

hey man just curious, are there precautions being made for COVID. Seems to be a lot of people without masks even in the audience

[@davidbell7690]

Bump

[@AdurxIsd]

doesn´t seem like they take it serious

[@jaredarmstrong8224]

He should be using his platform to raise awareness to stay home and safe, run while being safe and away from others. This video is literally the opposite of what needs to be done. This video is sending the wrong message.

[@dovhoodofficial]

@@jaredarmstrong8224 if you at risk stay home

[@1neomonkey]

Stop worrying so much. Asymptomatic carriers transmitting COVID19 is “very rare” (WHO). No one there had symptoms. Its ok you can have fun.

[@nobleboutin7808]

30 hour drive gets hella respect!! Shout out to Evan for always showing up and putting in work!! Can't wait to get up to Eugene for that 5000m!! :)

[@mytwosense]

Hope they didn't get covid and now spread it across the country on their return trip home!

[@samostler8612]

Love the vids! Probably will never make it out there but I bet I could beat you Nick in the 100 meter dash!🤪🤪 Keep up the great work!

[@Wooist]

this channel has gotten me back to running consistently just like back in the days of my high school! Thanks so much nicksymmonds I can't wait to join one of these events to test out my abilities and to have fun!

[@raqueltoruapadilla8935]

Take a shot every time Nick says "that's what I'm talking about"...

[@statrunner]

Would love to go, but covid

[@stephendavis7707]

I like the community spirit these vlogs give off a great vibe come on Evan !!

[@sw-rw8by]

Your videos have made me want to start running track, keep it up!

[@brianloveday6780]

Nobody: Eliud Kipchoge: Am I a joke to you? Holds 4 minutes, 35 second mile pace for 26.22 Miles

[@hoesmad3225]

cringe

[@armchaircoach]

COVID central. That track will be closed before you know it

[@jjlempz5866]

The track near my house is closed to the public

[@anakinhaglund6698]

Go cry about it

[@BeetleSpoon2770]

Love your videos! Always so entertaining and fun to watch!

[@ianbusche1471]

I watched that Ben Crawford video of this race a couple days ago and I’ve got to admit nick made this race so much more hype

[@respect386]

I know this is technically allowed now in Oregon, but this amount of people together breathing in essentially the same air while intensely working out def makes me anxious and worried about COVID transmission.

[@Antwonio9]

Yeah I thought so too! I live in Belgium and this would not be allowed (or you would have to wear masks)

[@ThatGuy-nv7cx]

This is frowned upon but 20k people protesting in the same area is supported? It was funny to see the cdc guidelines of “no more than 10 people in a group but 100 for protests”😂

[@respect386]

That Guy the huge differences is almost every protestor is wearing a mask while all these runners aren’t. I understand it’s better to be outside but they’re all running around the same area and it just makes me very worried.

[@anasismaiel692]

@@timithy4569 I can't believe people are doing stupid shit like this for a KZbin video. Like I love the channel and everything but it drives me crazy that people do selfish stuff like this. These kids are runners and obviously have strong respiratory systems, would probably recover from COVID with moderate symptoms, or even worse, be asymptomatic. I hope running with Nick was worth risking contracting the virus and spreading it to their families who may not be as healthy as they are. I can't imagine the guilt someone would feel watching their parents struggle to walk up the stairs from all of the scar tissue that developed in their lungs from COVID-19 :-) but thats none of my business. All love, just being realistic. Why are people pretending like we still aren't in the middle of a global crisis?

[@914Rocky]

Couldn’t agree more. This video made me crazy. Let’s see. He encouraged people to travel from all over the US. No one wore masks. He’s shaking hands with everyone. A mass pack start. And it’s the mile. Tons of jostling. Oh yeah, nearby CA’s Covid numbers are off the charts. Stupid and irresponsible.

[@the-letter-h-]

Ah yes, the three genders: male, female, and kids

[@sagespills3159]

💀

[@batatatasfritas]

I was so happy when you gave the 100 bucks to the kid. Means a loooooot to him. And you just gained a few dozens ambassadors of your brand.

[@talishnauth9166]

Man, I love these videos. Click on them right on! Waiting for that Elimination mile and mixed relays. Can't wait for the 5k.

[@noahautry9587]

Nick be showing off his hacky sack skills

[@nicksymmonds]

spent wayyyyyy too much time playing hacky sack when i was a kid :D

[@abc9591]

10:00 “if I don’t get to the line before this guy, I’m gay”

[@ImranHussain-mi2iv]

I'm not even a runner but I think your videos are great. Personality is 1st class. Keep it up man

[@Lukehever]

Great video. Predicted the winning time to the second :) . Would love to see a 10,000m vs. subscribers.

[@RoadrunnerTrainingProjects]

The amount of cameras used is ridiculous! But I ain't complaining

[@erickhan6349]

actually it would be super cool if there were cyclists to film for even better footage

[@jadenmerrickovic3466]

Ben Crawford finally revealed

[@endthevaxmandate1233]

Seriously. We finally find the man behind the camera

[@jadenmerrickovic3466]

Andrew Suda right

[@RedFire-mc8ne]

This is so cool, can't wait for the next race

[@ianmac6859]

Absolutely love this channel...greetings from Ireland.

[@nicolashilty5628]

Praying Evan will win the 5k 🙏

[@fatcat3679]

notification squad !

[@nicksymmonds]

Thank you for turning notifications on!!

[@ericcartmansmom]

Been waiting for this all day!

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Every new video gets better. Cool race! Just watched after my super slow 3 miles on road. Down 12 pounds in 5 weeks. A long ways to go.

[@bdjsjwjz9368]

Good video, but if theres lot of new cases of coronavirus on Oregon you are completely guilty

[@jackalopegamer954]

I got 6:25 doing the mile on Monday

[@mitchellcrowley3748]

Nice!!

[@nicksymmonds]

well done!

[@jackalopegamer954]

Update I ran the mile at my school and got 6:12 so now I'm aiming for 6:11 for the mile

[@gabesawyer4203]

You got it

[@SurrendertotheSound]

Hands down the most addictive channel. Love the enthusiasm! :)

[@owenpeterson2939]

Nick symmonds is one of my fav KZbinrs keep up the good work

[@Jason-bs1dn]

"i dont think anyones gonna beat chicago man". i want to go, im 12 and im from new hampshire, however i like short distance, 800 at most. beat that if i do go which is highly highly highly highly unlikely

[@zdawgg0243]

That’s my friend too WE LOVE YOU JUAN

[@seangaydos]

Nick, I love your content, but please understand that a lot of HS runners watch your channel and want to emulate you. Most states are requiring pretty strict start up guidelines for HS sports requiring masks and social distancing, and when they see this (from and Olympian and someone with a biochemistry degree) it makes coaches jobs that much harder. Even if you don't believe in the severity of the virus, please do better at setting an example for your subscribers.

[@914Rocky]

Right on Sean. This was terrible.

[@zacharyheath3857]

Alright there Karen

[@stupidas9466]

Zachary Heath Don't be such a snowflake Zac. Getting your panties all in a bunch because someone asks someone else if they can do something reasonable isn't a good look.

[@JemArbuzy]

Disaster, couldn't agree more, ignorance fest at its best :(

[@ok-gg5kp]

@@charlietian2074 wearing a mask while running is the worst thing u can do.

[@thegusion7496]

Nick just so u know ur making my day better while im watching ur videos

[@siAppDesign]

That was fun to watch. congratulation to all of you from canada

[@lfcforlife6717]

If he sees this I’ll be happy

[@nicksymmonds]

Seen!

[@KaliSticksss]

Guess ur happy now 😄

[@abevanduinen5892]

I wonder how many people possibly caught Coronavirus because of this.

[@thewolfman540]

My entire family had it and we didn’t even know it it’s really not that bad

[@Shambagle]

THEWOLFMAN 5 I mean maybe for you, Which is amazing! But it definitely needs to be taken seriously. This many people together is not a good idea.

[@Granjosesito]

@@thewolfman540 Everyone got different sinthomps and consequences, you're talking about your experience but there are other experiences that ends very bad.

[@88wizeguy]

Nick symmonds dont care. Some Olympian huh putting people at risk for views

[@luciasimone7352]

I bought some of the brooks elmn8 spikes right before track season was supposed to start but I’ve never been able to wear them. This just makes me even more excited!!!

[@rohanspringer4873]

Exactly what I was waiting for🙏

[@kevinrhee9666]

This is why there are huge peaks in COVID bruh

[@GokuRunner]

Right! People that don't give a damn

[@nicksymmonds]

There are a lot of reasons COVID is peaking bruh. People getting outdoors and exercising is not the biggest culprit.

[@dancer1]

Bruh chill

[@domrun3547]

Nick Symmonds bru my guy Nick be spitting facts

[@God-cm5xs]

Nick Symmonds way to copy his demeanor with “bruh” 😂😂 but Kevin you’d think the people going out would only do so if there are clear of Covid.

[@cicciomarangio3340]

I love your contents but maybe there is a reason if all track and field events were cancelled.

[@mcm4point2o]

these are awesome Nick!

[@ginelleamps]

Positivity Plus! My brother, you make the world a better place! Always inspiring…

[@e-stauf5117]

Why are these people ignoring the fact there is a massive pandemic. This how covid spreads

[@garrettmelling6787]

Only people who have seen ben Crawford’s video of this can like this comment

[@zacharyowens6664]

I look forward to these videos every Friday!

[@FabioTicconi]

I'm really curious to see how far you are going to bring this. Half marathon? Marathon? 100K?! I love this series, keep it up :D

[@RyanBrowning88]

Nick, love your channel, but come on man. This is so irresponsible! You’re shaking hands, encouraging people to drive cross country, and cramming everyone on the starting line. As a role model to thousands of children around the globe, wear. a. mask! Show them how to be a leader and lead by example. We are still in the middle of a global pandemic with no end in sight. I challenge you to think of creative ways to engage your fans while social distancing (i.e. encourage your fans to do a virtual 5k next week and screen shot their times). Please, please don’t be a part of the problem!

[@respect386]

100% agree

[@chayselofgren1217]

All the way on the East Coast in CT, but I wish I could come to these they look like so much fun! I'm going into college next year as a Decathlete and this would be some fun way to "compete" now that events have been all canceled and stuff. Way to get the community out there!

[@samirrerizani7918]

Amazing work!!! Great for the community!!

[@mathiasdevroede3116]

You make very high quality videos! Keep them coming 😄

[@misquotedbuffalo7125]

360 cam is cool. Captures the chaos of the start of a race.

[@Duransport]

Good video always motivating youth to the path of sport god bless you

[@joshmartin6417]

Great video can’t wait for the 5k!!

[@aubreyjohnson2551]

I love this!! Wish I could’ve been there! Keep the vids coming please!