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

[@ЯрославКовальчук-и9ь]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@longarmboi]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@rogeliotrego9719]

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

[@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?

[@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

[@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....

[@bradynichols1484]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!! 👊🏻

[@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.

[@467076]

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

[@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.

[@jazzcarreon4784]

Wholesome stuff! Love it! Inspiring and encouraging!

[@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.

[@loctran2637]

Nick symonds is also attempting this!

[@smack952]

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

[@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!

[@brycegladdish]

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

[@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). 👍

[@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

[@bridgetmcgahen2353]

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

[@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!

[@giehlemanns]

you are a BEAST! very inspirational.

[@francisremedios6495]

This is just insane!! Fantastic work Ryan!

[@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

[@antwilson6601]

Ryan you are amazing! 👍

[@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!

[@dukec2255]

Ryan hall is still a monster!

[@michaellavelle7163]

Deadlifts and prophetic prayer! Love it!!

[@dwaynegreen1786]

Wow! Incredible effort.

[@johnosborne6734]

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

[@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.

[@johnredcorn433]

A true inspiration for every hard gainer. 😭🙏

[@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!

[@mauriciol6613]

Best not to try to jump over the bar. Why not lift with your back to the direction you want to start running towards? How about having the bar parallel to the running direction so you start running to one side? Also, lifting with straps sure is easier but if he can do the lift without straps, that's possibly another 2 secs off the run

[@kbd13-n9c]

I don't think he tried to jump over the bar--looked like his hand got stuck in the wrist wraps that help him with grip as he was coming down. That's a lot of force otw down.

[@tamaremnxapius]

You just need to use another type of straps, like the ones weightlifters use, which you can release inmediately.

[@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.

[@Thezuule1]

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

[@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.

[@albertbrannan4]

Great job Ryan. Keep it up dude!

[@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.

[@missbell247]

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

[@mountaintiger263]

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

[@txhondaguy]

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

[@joshuayoung3319]

Dude you look like a superhero. Great job

[@stevestarr9769]

Holy shit! I can't believe the difference between his running body and his current buff body. Insane.

[@julien7705]

It does not help To run faster! Too heavy all these muscles

[@petervirthphoto]

💉💉💉

[@davidlynch9049]

@@julien7705 of course it doesn't. but it does help with your T, which is one of the reasons he switched.

[@andrewskratt9552]

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

[@briannoe592]

Great work.

[@rutgerhauer5884]

What an inspiration, this is what happens when you ditch the EPO and just tren hard.

[@brianharder7714]

I was thinking the same thing. Gotta be on gear. Dude is jacked.

[@davidlynch9049]

@@brianharder7714 Missed that post by a Mississippi mile.

[@domruns9472]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

Not sure about tren, but definitely testosterone. The guy suffered from low test his whole running career, at least now on TRT and probably higher test doses than maintenance level.

[@Thomas-fk3cw]

@@reynoldnelson9534 NY Times work for ya? The guy's on TRT as are most over 35 men who care about their physique and sex drive. Who cares? And yes, he is probably topping off his TRT with other steroids, too. Again, who cares.

[@AngelaGrace2]

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

[@gu5gu5]

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

[@MichaelLoweAttorney]

You gonna do it.

[@deankor]

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

[@TheBodyFirmATL]

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

[@tddsctt]

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

[@assetactivities]

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

[@tyhouston2750]

Nice, my role model! Keep it up!

[@sigmastodon]

How does this entire muscular weight affect his running performance compared to his weight 10 years ago (marathon type of bodyweight) ?

[@joelouden6592]

As a former 148 - 160 pound runner-turned-weightlifter who now weighs 250 pounds, I can tell you how difficult running with added muscle is. For distances under 200 yards the stronger/bigger muscles are an advantage. At distance beyond that, it's a huge disadvantage. Those muscles are more than just extra weight. They cause greatly increased body heat and they lower your VO2 max due to the higher oxygen required. Core temperature rises far more rapidly with increased muscle mass during high intensity exercise. Muscle generates heat with activity and the more muscle mass, the greater the heat production. Blood volume is also increased which places more stress on the heart and lungs to circulate and oxygenate. The best example of the effects of body size and muscle mass on running performance is with Olympic decathletes. They are usually around 6-foot and 180 to 190 pounds, about Ryan's size. They run the 100 and 200 almost as fast as the best sprinters in the world, within less than 1 second in many cases. But the best Decathletes are a full minute slower in the 1500 than the fastest 1500 meter specialist runners and are about 40 to 50 pounds heavier.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@joelouden6592 I still think if you want to be fast but not like olympic fast 180-190 is a good spot. That's the average weight of guys that pass special forces training and those guys can run on average at about a 6:15-6:45 pace for 5 miles. Still have enough strength to do the job but the endurance is there. Even when I could run faster and longer it's not a substantial increase for the specialization of being that skinny its great for races but sucks for anything else.

[@joelouden6592]

@@JesusChrist2000BC My fastest mile was 4:40 at around 148 pounds and after I gained 20 pounds of muscle it went down to 5:29. I could still run a 42-minute 10K at that weight with a 6:09 first mile, but it still slowed me way down. My comfort zone weight-wise is 185 to 195. I can easily run 3 miles in 24 minutes and I'm almost as strong as I am now at 250 (about 90%). I don't like being this heavy even though I'm freakishly strong at this weight. It has way more disadvantages than being 148. I can barely run 2 miles in 20 minutes these days. 20 years ago I was bulked up to 254 and incline bench pressing 335 x 8. But I couldn't make it up a steep hiking trail without stopping every minute or so to gasp for air with a maxed-out heart rate. I couldn't run 1 mile at only 5 mph. I got down to 189 after a few years and I could still incline bench 335 x 4. But I wasn't hot all the time any more and I could run 6 miles in under an hour and rip a 27:50 5K before lifting weights for an hour. I think it's more important to have a good mix of strength and endurance and not specialize.

[@JesusChrist2000BC]

@@joelouden6592 No I completely get where you are coming from. I am the same right now I'm 6 foot flat and about 250 as well and I can barely do anything endurance related without dying. Had to do a two mile diagnostic to get back into the Army and ran it my slowest ever time of the same around 20 minutes. You seem to have a much better understanding of the physiology than me but its crazy how weight will slow you down so much. Another issue is it felt like I running with cement blocks on my feet like me legs are slow as well. I'm aiming for 175-185 I know I can run a 12-13 minute 2 mile at that size.

[@joelouden6592]

@@JesusChrist2000BC I'm a pretty muscular 250, but I bulked up carelessly this time and I gained way too much bodyfat. It's going to take some time and effort to lose it. What keeps me from being able to run more than 2 miles is the TREMENDOUS amount of heat I build up by around 1.5 miles at this weight. By 2 miles I'm burning up even in 50-55-degree temperatures. At under 200 pounds I don't get hot on runs unless it's over 70 degrees. Here in the Seattle area it's starting to finally cool off so I can do cardio more comfortably. This time I want to stay under 200 pounds, even if I'm not quite as strong as at 50 pounds heavier.

[@adammouline3576]

I can definitely achieve that challenge !

[@seanc8852]

Not a easy feat,i did it indoors at Cornell, was 37 years old and new it was do or die,i was probably a tad heavier at 190lbs, still playing Rugby but that also was last year playing Rugby, great job pal

[@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 ;)

[@michaelcasey3166]

Impressive and inspirational!

[@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.

[@beachrunner428]

That's awesome! What an inspiration!

[@Contraflow01]

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

[@GOcoach951]

Why is Ryan Hall's head on Lou Ferigno's body?

[@4Dangert]

Lol

[@JStock1032]

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

[@UriahElisabeth]

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

[@revvvrand]

Great job brother! What do you weigh?

[@fmanion24]

I couldn't hear wyatt guys dad was saying with the loud music.

[@kazj1728]

Ryan Hall is 1 part Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1 part Alberto Salazar (without doping), 1 part Emil Zatopek, and 7 parts California surfer dude.

[@whatryouthinking]

I’m pretty sure this guy dopes. At least test. But he still doing the work. That’s bad ass

[@a.brucemcdonald9038]

Very impressive, especially considering he’s a former world class marathon runner! As an 18 year old I could deadlift 500 and do a sub 5:30 mile (not on the same day!!!). But that was peak mile for me based most on sprint training-I could barely run 5 miles on the road. I’m 59 now still lifting and running.

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

Why did you make this all about you?

[@justinyeom1828]

@@kieransoregaard-utt8exactly

[@micheleahlman]

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

[@ЯрославКовальчук-и9ь]

A former sub 2:05 marathoner who now looks like a crossfitter....

[@jms0313]

Cross fitters only look like they do cause of the roids

[@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.

[@rawprimaladventures]

That story reminds me of my experience when I got second place (sprint finish, lost by a split second) in 8th grade district track with a 5:25 mile. I remember not being able to catch my breath for a solid 10 minutes after the race.

[@joshuashields8512]

Ryan hall is legendary

[@charleschi843]

This was such a Ryan Hall attempt at a challenge. Attempting a record in horrible heat, high elevation, nasty dirt track. Yep, typical Ryan Hall.

[@rly1977]

maybe if he faced the other direction in the deadlift part so he doesn't have to hop over the bar for the run?

[@albertbrannan4]

Good idea

[@HkFinn83]

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

[@nc8186]

Can u make the music louder please

[@dennvision1353]

I’ve been following you for the past 15 years. Am I the only one who feels like his voice got deeper when he bulked up😂

[@tantilist1449]

I'm trying to get like this guy

[@readyupad]

Hall got jacked! Excellent!

[@rpfitness7855]

Still a great performance!

[@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...

[@wesleytwiggs7687]

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

[@MK-tk8tb]

Chain link around the inside of the track? Wtf!

[@DavidHudman]

How about 500lb dead lift and sub 5 mile at 5,000 feet?

[@k14michael]

How old is Ryan and how much is his weight now? He looked like Captain America!

[@patricktalbot8980]

That's brutal. For deadlift I usually do 225 for 10 reps 3 sets and I've nearly passed out after much less immediately ran a mile

[@jedinxf7]

try fewer reps (more sets if you like); that's decent weight for a strong woman but your name is Patrick :p

[@thekingsfighter]

That --strikeout-- was a mistake. I meant to emphasize the 3rd-set-to-failure comment.

[@joyashleygarrett5866]

@nicksymmonds y’all should train together