Former Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall Attempts a Sub 5 minute Mile with a 500lb Dead Lift

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America's Fastest Marathoner takes on a new challenge combining his extreme endurance capabilities with his new found strength in weigh lifting. In this challenge, the clock will start as Ryan begins his 500lb deadlift and stop when he crosses the line of a 1 mile run. He takes the attempt back to his roots, running on a dirt track in his small hometown of Big Bear Lake, CA

[@user-cn8vj5rs5c]

For a reference this guy once ran 4:44 mile 26 times back to back

[@tharsansivapatham4876]

WOW

[@Scuba_Son]

don't drop the .2, it's a TOUGH .2

[@8180634]

I don't know if people who don't run can fully process how fast that is. Then to do it for such a distance just sounds like it shouldn't be possible for a human.

[@AllistairMcCray]

His senior year in high school he ran 4:02.62

[@Eragonking53]

Thought this was a joke, extreme transformation

[@dukeholbrook7750]

Later that day Gilberto dead lifted 505 lbs and ran a 5:26 mile.

[@laniernelson1019]

Best comment... LOL

[@JoeMac1983]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Just made me blow snot out my right nostril 😂😂😂😂 BEST COMMENT

[@Kipchoge475]

I don't understand this joke, can someone please enlighten me?

[@JoeMac1983]

@@Kipchoge475 Did you not watch the video? If English isn't your native language, I guess I understand.

[@ajtwins8888]

@@Kipchoge475 during the video, ryan was talking about his middle school life, and he mentions that gilberto was his arch nemesis when it came to running because they both would always go back and forth on getting the school record and always competing against each other

[@hunterjohnson4954]

It is a life goal of mine to deadlift 600, squat 600, and bench 405 followed by a 6.xx mile run. I feel like this would be the pinnacle for me personally!

[@fulophuller1390]

I want to deadlift 300 kilos, squat 180 kilos, Push press 140 kg while being able to run a mile below 7 min

[@pardontheleft2692]

a 405 bench is waaay more challenging than a 600lbs deadlift

[@hunterjohnson4954]

@@pardontheleft2692 I agree. I’m 45lbs away from it. But, my deadlift is about 60lbs away from 600 and squat probably 100lbs off :(. Scared to even know what my mile is now.. probably 10 minutes 😂😂

[@zenmonjoshin9996]

I just want to eat a good pizza and watch breaking bad

[@hunterjohnson4954]

@@zenmonjoshin9996 you and me both

[@FitAfter50]

This is awesome and I find it very inspirational. I just turned 50 and was a pretty ok Ironman athlete 10-15 years ago. Started lifting about a year go and after seeing you post this challenge to Symmonds, I decided that 400 pounds and a six minute mile for me would be a great goal. I am looking forward to crushing that in the spring of 2022. Thanks for the great idea!

[@rainking50]

Wishing you well in your fitness journey, brother...🙏

[@FitAfter50]

@@rainking50 Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@olivierletellier8280]

I like the ides of having high goals in strenght and cardio/endurance area. Thats, to me, it’s being a complete athlete.

[@FitAfter50]

@@olivierletellier8280 Same here. I was always an endurance guy and just started getting into strength now that I am 50. Love doing both!

[@immers2410]

That’s pretty easy. If you’re a former Ironman athlete, you probably don’t need to work too hard for a 6 minute mile - maybe around 6-8 weeks of training. The 400lb deadlift is achievable in 6 months, less if you have the right leverages

[@RushAustin]

It takes great humility to post what many would consider a failure. Thanks for being so transparent, Ryan. You've shown us once again that greatness doesn't happen overnight.

[@kbd13-n9c]

A failure for him, a superhuman feat for the majority of us mortals. My best DL is 375, which I'm far far away from now, and not close to the man in running either. Blows my mind somebody is both that strong and that fast.

[@bolenarrow9286]

405 lb deadlift.. cant run for shit but I'm a judo black belt and close to about the same level in BJJ :p

[@tonytungsten4278]

👍🏻 💯

[@tonytungsten4278]

@Kaiser24 definitely enhanced.

[@Rufio1975]

@@tonytungsten4278 Here we go again. The whiners come out. Get over it.

[@BizInTheFrontPartyInTheBack]

This dude has an amazing physique for someone who can run distance so fast

[@joys8634]

he stopped running marathons and hopped on trt lmao

[@nightlysings8791]

👍🔥

[@Retics]

He's just lean with some muscle. Not a lot... just some. And since he has a low body fat it shows

[@RhinoAg]

@@joys8634 as always, still takes an incredible amount of effort to reach this level of fitness. 99.99999% even on TRT won't come close

[@king-qi2ks]

“Could” he can’t run fast anymore

[@prestongraham5183]

Amazing run. Great effort my man. So many people fail to realize how hard this challenge is. You have to be so strong and so fast. You will definitely get it as long as u keep pushing.

[@kbd13-n9c]

Right, doesn't seem possible to be both that strong and that fast.

[@thisopinionwillexpire]

Beautiful video. Love the story-telling paired with the race. It’s a kind of commentary that really invests you in what would otherwise be just a guy circling a dirt track

[@brycegladdish]

Great content Ryan, super impressive push and it was nice to see your families involvement and support through it.

[@majorfareed1401]

Much Respect Ryan! Setting the challenge, showing up and leaving it all on the field = inspiration to folk like me. Appreciate you for posting and reflecting.

[@bradynichols1484]

Ryan. I love listening to you tell your story as you are truckin'. Always loved watching your career. Keep it up.

[@francisremedios6495]

This is just insane!! Fantastic work Ryan!

[@ngdawgs1]

Probably one of my favorite athletes 💪🏽. Went from being that super skinny runner to this freaking beast that can still run like hell. Way to go man.

[@kacimbec2528]

Pure sauce

[@alanjohnson6169]

@@kacimbec2528 facts

[@pjswag2118]

@@kacimbec2528 honestly it’s highly likely he’s on the sauzule but that still doesn’t undermine hard work

[@dbo4506]

@@pjswag2118 you’re right. For sure. But he’s defs on the rocks supplement program 😂

[@pjswag2118]

@@dbo4506 oh totally, to maintain that mass and condition is indicative of roids

[@LivinginDurangoColorado]

Good work Ryan! That was awesome to watch and too see you are still in that good of running shape for how much muscle you have and for running every 4th day! Good work!

[@boxbury]

Met Ryan Hall at the Houston Half Marathon/Marathon a couple of years back. He was really kind and friendly. Definitely a class act.

[@bridgetmcgahen2353]

I'm invested. Can't wait to see how your fall attempt goes!!

[@jazzcarreon4784]

Wholesome stuff! Love it! Inspiring and encouraging!

[@MsLila44]

I hope there are people like him who are willing to battle with cancer the way he battles and takes it to the limit! Rock on Ryan!

[@rogeliotrego9719]

I see in highschool he ran a 4:02 so yeah just putting that up here

[@smithscarborough]

So inspiring, Ryan! I live in Houston, Texas, and I vividly remember when you won the half and shattered the record here. To see you go from that to looking joocy as heck and deadlifting 500 lbs is just wildly impressive!! You da man!!! 👊🏻

[@lgarcia67]

I remember seeing him run in the Austin marathon, my wife ran the half that day. He flew in 2+ hours. Same time it took my wife to finish the half. Great runner for sure.

[@sdo917]

And a 2 hour half marathon is more than solid, especially as a woman

[@ultrajayme]

to this day his Houston Half is still one of the most inspiring videos ever.

[@jamesarriola6056]

Wow! I was there! It was like where did he come from. Sub 60 minute, quiet impressive.

[@doncasino]

"The deck was stacked today, it was tough. But it always is. I'll be back, I'll try again." Love that quote and attitude.

[@geoffiida3315]

You show great character by posting a video where you didn’t achieve your stated goal. Having that sense of confidence and honesty is a lifelong achievement for most people

[@albertbrannan4]

Great job Ryan. Keep it up dude!

[@soukiallen1]

hey man 5.min. 28 sec thats prettty good keep your head up keep pushing and you will hit your goal. i myself used to do 4 mile a day fit training untill i had a hamstring injury, it sucks cause for me running is my love affair i love being outdoor, i just feel free. its been almost 2 months since my last run i gained weight from 136 to 155 now i cant wait to get back.this video is very inspiring for me.i almost put my running shoes on and hit the road. i cant wait!!!!!!! to be better. good luck bro....

[@smack952]

Like 9 years ago I was watching this guy do mile repeats for motivation had no idea he got so jacked😂

[@oscarmendoza4823]

Ryan got jacked up! Great physique! and of course condition! Ryan has been one of my favorite athletes!

[@DurianriderCyclingTips]

steroids

[@Natasha-ux2nl]

He looks incredible!!!!

[@thapelomaraisane8705]

@@DurianriderCyclingTips He is natty as hell. To be honest, a 500 deadlift is relatively easy to achieve.

[@stefanstankovic570]

@@DurianriderCyclingTips That physique is completely attainable naturally. Are you kidding?

[@lesliedemers5265]

I listened to the podcast by Peter Attia with RH. Very good episode. I love that he beats his HS record here. My dream is to beat my own HS record (even though it’s not nearly as good as his) but to do it after a DL??? Amazing. I love his family’s faith ❤️. Such an awesome story. Thank you, Ryan for sharing. Maybe Ryan didn’t make the goal but it is so helpful to see that those we look up to don’t succeed with what they attempt every single time. Excellent work. Also, nice muscle mass (understatement). 👍

[@dwaynegreen1786]

Wow! Incredible effort.

[@beachrunner428]

That's awesome! What an inspiration!

[@giehlemanns]

you are a BEAST! very inspirational.

[@assetactivities]

the rough shots from the bike make this video all the more intense

[@michaelcasey3166]

Impressive and inspirational!

[@EEDad401]

Loved this video. Love the intensity and joy I could hear in your voice. I ran my first lap around the track a couple weeks ago since 1995. I left that track thinking about a personal goal for when I turn 50 in 18 months. Thanks for the inspiration!!! What speed does the pace bicycle keep for a 5-minute mile? Gotta do some math here.... EDIT: pace bike needs to go 12mph for a 5 minute mile.

[@johnredcorn433]

A true inspiration for every hard gainer. 😭🙏

[@johnosborne6734]

That was awesome.....and you will get there. Respect

[@MichaelLoweAttorney]

You gonna do it.

[@michaellavelle7163]

Deadlifts and prophetic prayer! Love it!!

[@markhooker8520]

The last time I saw a picture of Ryan Hall was when he was a pro running. I cannot believe how much his physique has changed.

[@noeldelgadillo3360]

Excellent effort. It is unfathomable for regular guys to even think to try to do this challenge. Awesome. Your story telling was very interesting as well, however the back ground music interferes with it. Surely you will achieve this challenge pretty soon.

[@JOWrestling]

This is amazing, Litvinov-esque! I met Ryan when he was 18 and ran at a track meet in Boston I helped organize. I might have to try this, having converted from being a runner (1:52 half mile/4:11 mile) to Olympic Wrestling and have a 595lb deadlift PR from 12 years ago!

[@briannoe592]

Great work.

[@antwilson6601]

Ryan you are amazing! 👍

[@stephengillen1129]

Fantastic effort saying that Hunter Macintyre is attempting a sub 2:30 marathon at a weight of 200 pounds. That would be Ryan running a marathon at the pace he just run a mile. Will be Interesting.

[@blastedpotato]

Not really 2:30 is 5:45 pace.

[@Thezuule1]

The form on the first lift attempt almost broke my back..

[@joshuayoung3319]

Dude you look like a superhero. Great job

[@AlteredState1123]

Damn! If an Olympian of his caliber doesn’t meet this challenge, you know it is tough.

[@joys8634]

HE gained to much weight for it though and never have the explosive muscles from the jump. Sprinters way smaller than him could deadlift 500 pounds and at the very least go sub 5 on an all out attempt

[@lean2281]

​@@joys8634he just doesn't run anymore. This is the real reason

[@dukec2255]

Ryan hall is still a monster!

[@tyhouston2750]

Nice, my role model! Keep it up!

[@missbell247]

Great video and you are an amazing person 👍 God bless you and your family 🙏.

[@gu5gu5]

heeyyy take it easy there sylvester!!! whoa, what a transformation

[@Efalstrup]

I think if he did it at sea level and not on a 90°F day, he could have done it! I’ve done intense cardio up in Big Bear before and trust me, it is *punishing*! Great effort man!

[@adammouline3576]

I can definitely achieve that challenge !

[@Angela-xo5kh]

Ryan, you're going to make it. Your fire is lit. I'll be watching. Hey, is that Bob Babbitt? Love that guy.

[@rockrugbyref]

this is an amazing athletic feat!

[@andrewskratt9552]

i run 9 min miles cant imagine running a 5 min mile .amazing

[@Mike-cs9jr]

I enjoyed the commentary and reflection to his 8th grade race against his then junior high nemesis while he was running. I was very impressed with his form even with the extra muscle bulk as he got out in the first lap. It was fairly obvious that he was going to drop off the pace soon after and while he did I give him mad props for being able to run a 5:28 after deadlifting 500lbs at high elevation no less on a not well maintained dirt track. I don't doubt he'll be able to accomplish the challenge at sea level, better conditions, and with a better running prep.

[@UriahElisabeth]

Ryan Hall still giving us inspiration even after his running career 💯

[@467076]

Ryan Hall needs to compete against Nick Bare in the marathon 😂he needs to go back into it.

[@TheBodyFirmATL]

Cool morning Rubber Track Sea level Seems like you'll get it for sure.

[@joshuashields8512]

Ryan hall is legendary

[@readyupad]

Hall got jacked! Excellent!

[@tuggspeedmen2734]

Great job where is the squat at

[@HkFinn83]

Wait did it all begin in Big Bear Lake California or somewhere else?

[@deankor]

can he list his workout that gained him muscle from a skinny runner, thanks.

[@tddsctt]

Who I this guy? Ryan Hall runs Olympic Marathons! He's not a power lifter. Talk about transforming yourself! Thank you Ryan

[@mountaintiger263]

Why the parks and athletic tracks in USA are at a little lower height than their surroundings?

[@JStock1032]

Man had more water stations than my last half lol. Awesome feat.

[@davidadammichaelchen]

528 Ryan is a sacred number. Without the dirt track, altitude, dead lift, heat, that was a sub 5-minute mile for sure! David ;)

[@raymondr2821]

Beast mode

[@micheleahlman]

Wow!! Last time I watched Ryan Hall run he was skinny! Impressive transformation

[@fgh7832]

This is cool!

[@revvvrand]

Great job brother! What do you weigh?

[@andrewthompson9206]

Great job man! This is also a goal of mine one day. You should train with Hunter McIntyre sometime, I think he has a cabin somewhere up there too that he occasionally trains at.

[@brothersintruth]

I did 8 minute mile and I thought I wass the champ. Everyone is a champ.

[@jamescoburn2767]

You don’t need anyone to believe in you but yourself 🤙🏼

[@lean2281]

Don't be delusional buddy

[@jamescomment4129]

Brilliant!!!

[@zacsakacsi]

Always a goat!

[@rpfitness7855]

Still a great performance!

[@jamesbryan3377]

tune at 3.06?

[@hardertom]

Good one!

[@bensmith2692]

Inspiring

[@MK-tk8tb]

Chain link around the inside of the track? Wtf!

[@FreeRangeMiller]

Beast Mode

[@SNOWBOARDZ]

Spine has left the chat

[@AuContraireMonFraire]

Underrated comment

[@CoachNelsonM]

When did Ryan Hall get JACKED!?

[@tantilist1449]

I'm trying to get like this guy

[@txhondaguy]

0:45 when lady dropped the bottle I'm sure he thought "damn" lol

[@tuggspeedmen2734]

Wana be my pace horse when I destroy what ever record Adam klink is gona set ?? Could use your help

[@frankthetank9513]

Crazy. Just wow

[@jjustinbrown]

Beast

[@GbawlZ]

To put his 5:28 into perspective, when I first tried out for the track team cold turkey, I ran a 5:33 with no prior training apart from playing soccer. It just goes to show how you can lose everything if you stop.

[@catedoge3206]

that's fucking amazing. my best mile is 8:08 from barely running in high school pe. My best deadlift rn is 435 but I'm 80 pounds overweight right now. God damn!

[@wesleytwiggs7687]

He’s not a former Olympic marathoner. He’s an Olympic marathoner.

[@KevinConxn]

Holy cow he got swoll! I remember him when he was SKINNY! Incredible.

[@ashleytaylor994]

TRT

[@theocron6652]

Power of roids

[@j.j.r98]

@@ashleytaylor994 maybe or just from not running 100s of miles a week and proper training he put on the weight. 100 cals a mile 110-140 miles a week= 11000-14000 cals at least burned 12500*4=50000 1 Big Mac= 568 cals so dude was burning like 88 big macs a month just from running plus who knows what else he did.

[@joelouden6592]

@@ashleytaylor994 NONSENSE. He's not anywhere near the age where natural testosterone decreases and he's not that big. I'm 6' 2" and 250 pounds at age 56. I can seated military press 50-pound dumbbells for 40 reps, strict curl them for 10 reps, and have broken every lifting record of my teens, 20s, 30s, and 40s without ever taking TRT.

[@douglascross31]

@@joelouden6592 When Ryan retired, he publicly stated that he was going on TRT. He had a diagnosis of low T.

[@tombennettband1485]

pretty badass!

[@josephmunaretto7484]

What is his current weight vs. former competitive running weight?

[@rustydaines6859]

When he was on top of his game he tried to keep his running weight less than 150 pounds...

[@loctran2637]

Nick symonds is also attempting this!

[@thundergun933]

Dude......he got jacked

[@joshuakazfields4374]

What is he planning for not just this thing. What’s his professional goal