I Trained 6 Weeks to Run a Sub-5 Minute Mile. This Happened

[@ShervinShares]

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[@lockinacademy]

Not even kidding, a 25min mile on crutches might just be more impressive than a 5 minute mile! That armpit/hand pain is no joke. Good work Shervin!

[@SuketuPatel]

Facts - that’s actually kinda crazy

[@wesleytwiggs7687]

It’s not. I could do a 25 minute on crutches super easily

[@j11hnb]

Lol I walked a 17 min mile on my crutches the other day. I think if I'd have tried and wanted to run there was easily 5/6 mins coming off that

[@Uzziel-r8s]

25 min mile on crutches is pathetic, should take no longer than 15

[@anthonybologna188]

Especially when he just started using the crutches! I remember as a kid it taking like 3weeks to a month to get better & comfortable moving on those things)!

[@benjamin.kelley]

Sherv, kudos for talking about "failure" - people only want to show their wins, but for the last 2 years, I feel like I've been making a ton of KZbin videos about all my poor attempts at races. It's all about the process. I fractured my foot while doing my first marathon, and after I finished, I was devastated because I thought I'd never be able to run again. About a year later I came back and ran that same faster and stronger. Can't wait to see how the knowledge you have now will help you break that barrier even better than you would have sans injury.

[@adeelcyril3339]

Truly inspirational Sherwin. This is life. Stuff happens. You’ll learn from this and come back more hungry and smash that time. Don’t be discouraged. Finishing it on crutches is still amazing. Wow!!!

[@craigjok]

I understand. I’ve been a runner and triathlete for 40 years with 21 marathons and a 140.6 Ironman. However, over the last six yeas, I’ve had three Achilles surgeries on my right ankle. I have six anchors in my heel. I’ve had to shift my goals from marathons to 15K and Half Marathons distances. My most recent surgery was December 2022 that was six weeks after my last 15K race. (8th of 58 in age group). After eight weeks on crutches and then PT, I started bicycle riding (5,000 miles so far this year) and added running back in July to prepare for a 15K run/race on October 28th. It’s been suggested I quit running but I’m determined to adjust again and keep running. Oh yeah, I’m 68 years old. So for you - heal and have patience to keep moving forward.

[@asherdesai261]

I’m a washed up former high school runner who used to be well under 5, and I’m trying to get back to a 5min mile. It’s hard as hell! But seeing folks like you gunning for it for the first time really inspires me. Hope things turn out better next time!

[@joemoya9743]

Accidents happen even to the best. Best of luck on your recovery... can't wait to see you try again. BUT, I would do so with MUCH more extensive RUNNING FORM coaching. When the time is right, you may want to closely looked at your form in a fatigued state. For example, look at your track run (side view) at 1:40, you will see (frame by frame) excessive heal striking and over striding. This sort of overreaching relative to your body weight is a fundamental problem and an injury waiting to happen. No amount of recovery, stretching or foam rolling is going to compensate for an injury prone overreaching running form. Concentrating on biomechanics will certainly give better results than simply a higher cardio fitness level. Wishing you the absolute best in your recovery!

[@joshr2757]

I was going to say the same thing - no surprise he's getting shin splints and foot injuries. He's compensating for poor calf and foot strength with quads and hip flexors and landing directly on the heel. I had debilitating shin splints for months until I committed to midfoot striking and quickly built up calf and foot stiffness - there really is no other way. I haven't had a single injury since (touch wood).

[@cristiansoutside]

This is so motivating. Thank you for posting after all 🏃‍♂️ got my first half in four weeks and been trying to hit 7:00 miles. You’re my motivation man!

[@stephaniefeliz2415]

This video literally made me cry. This is what discipline and perseverance looks like. Wonderful job.🎉

[@FullxCollapse]

I needed this video today. I know how it feels to be training, doing everything right, and have an injury take it away days before the big race. My injury was a year ago this month and I'm still building back my body and confidence to start stacking on the miles again. Way to stick with it and not accept defeat! Thank you for the motivation to get out there this spring and start climbing the mountain again. NYC this November!

[@nathaniel6286]

I had a electric skateboarding accident in 2017. Broke my ankle, needed surgery, non-weight bearing for 12 weeks. That was tough. Crutches are brutal. I saw your ankle after the fall and immediately knew it was broke. My ankle has permanent damage and will never be perfectly healed. I started running this summer. I am able to run 10k's now which I never thought I'd be able to do. Goal is a half marathon and then on to the real marathon. Keep it up Shervin. We all enjoy your content. Don't burn yourself out.

[@humphrey]

Great video, totally an inspiration

[@ShervinShares]

You’re next on the sub 5 mile

[@Bruss813]

You could have made it if you lost the weight.

[@WhataMehs]

Shervin, I have never joined a channel on KZbin. Yours is the first. I absolutely love your content and the authenticity. I just joined a gym today and had my first personal trainer session. Your are an inspiration to me. Thank you! Keep doing what you are doing.

[@ShervinShares]

Wow, thank you! That means a lot!! I hope your fitness journey goes very well!

[@alphonsoelm5652]

Ok every few weeks a video of yours comes up and i watched it. This 25 minute mile is the most amazing thing I've ever seen you do. Props sir.

[@ShervinShares]

wow i'm honored!! thank you!!

[@BrandonTalbot]

Trust me, been there. Not with running, but with another sport. Trained like my life depended on it, put so many things on the back burner, just to injure my neck right before the tournament. I was gutted. I grieved from it. But, I did learn some amazing lessons through it, and one thing I learned was putting out the "failures" just like I would my successes. Hope you heal fast, and WELL, and I know this is just a matter of time before you get it dude.

[@mikestevenson1334]

You may have missed your sub-5 min mile goal, but you hit your goal of being an awesome person. Congrats on never giving up and walking that mile in crutches. Hope you recover soon! Here's to your next run! :D

[@hes1shot671]

There’s a stretch that can help with shin splints and so much more it is also strongly suggested to do form drills and warm ups/cool down before each work out. Overall you did absolutely amazing sir!🙏

[@jimmyjohnson7041]

I ran some marathons.... 5ks 10 ks..... I done stretches before races and ended up with cramps. I quit stretching before a race... Instead ran a quick 100 yards 1/3 full speed.....never had a crap again ! My thought is..... you stretch and muscles become" spastic " Its not normal......and they become tightened up once the race starts. Thus....muscle cramps !

[@Greatbatch87]

Loving the videos man! Being over 100kg myself and started running for the first times in year just a month ago, the videos are an inspiration!!

[@joecason5507]

Much respect for you. Not just giving up. You did something instead of sitting at home moping around

[@blackwatch_TV]

lofty and respectable goal. we love your videos. been running back to back 80 mile weeks for several months and couldn't break 5 min for the mile ATM (2:50 marathoner)

[@user-xp3vd9ux5t]

That's Shervin for You!!. Dont care what, where, and when it happened- I'm doing it......👍💪🏆

[@dennist6905]

It’s so cool how busy the track is where you run I’m often by myself and a grandpa walks on it sometimes feels lonely at times especially the long easy runs

[@Dusballin]

Honestly that’s badass dude. This was wicked inspiring

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you so much!

[@MarkusWaas]

Please document your recovery, tips from coaches etc. That will be super valuable

[@tapiwachiteza1193]

You have inspired me bro, legit I am happy you recovered mentally and dedicated yourself to participate Praying you will be able to do the next one without injuries

[@EthanRuns]

Incredible story! Thanks for sharing.

[@ShervinShares]

ty for commenting!

[@MitchBoyer]

Mental strength off the charts dude 👏

[@clarity2115]

With access to everything to help you succeed + hardwork, you'll be able to hit a sub 5. Good luck on your recovery!

[@dnbpimaz2dnbpimaz227]

i found this channel is the last days! what an amazing content ! go brother !!

[@jppneves]

Thank you for sharing the highs and the lows, that’s real life stuff! Keep it up man, hard work pays off- always 💪🏼

[@versatility-army]

That’s so inspiring. I love this so much. Congrats bro!

[@MarioTinoco1998]

Wishing you a fast recovery bro, love the channel.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

committed.., that’s what’s up. get plenty of rest in your recovery.., come back stronger

[@Adamoo8]

I appreciate you not quitting, you’re probably my favourite KZbin channel atm. Looking forward to more content from you and your son 😂

[@kimt3817]

Inspirational, shows how when things don’t go as planned and it gets hard we never give up!!! That was impressive in 25 mins on crutches

[@iTribe-xn9qe]

Good job bro! Lots of ups and downs when it comes to chasing bucket lists. I’ve got 3 crutches, 2 foot pods, etc… from running and having goals. I’m older now so I’ve decided to play it a little bit safer. I tell my buddies, “stupid never dies.” In any pursuit, we tend to get over optimistic and get injured. Keep running the knife’s edge! Life is short, each injury is a road map as to what not to do next time💪👍👊

[@gnork973]

11:44 yeah I was very motivated this year to actually do sports. I enjoyed hiking in September 2023 and in February 2024 something switched on. I was so motivated to hike and train for hiking. Meaning, running, cycling, and strength training. First hike, February 18th. Ice. Wrong equipment. I fell and got a cruciate ligament tear. Now, May 1st, I tried my first run again. Maybe 300m at a slow pace. But yeah... I can still do it this year. A big hike with climbs and more. Better prepared. Better informed. And with the experience and knowledge from the February hike.

[@tnan123]

Good job on the mile with crutches and best of luck on the healing and recovery.

[@elistewart1780]

Just coming into my bike training block, but next spring im coming back to this video to see if i can push my mile time to sub 5!

[@brittadragovcic5703]

Amazing!!! Love this story!!!

[@fromdonwithlove]

Incredible production value and storytelling. You da man, Shervin!

[@nicholas5396]

Great to see one of us bigger guys go for some speed. Sorry about the shin splints. Those are not fun. Can I make a suggestion to try and eliminate the ice baths. Reason being is a lot of research seems to show the only definitive response from ice bath/cold plunges is the anti inflammatory effect. Furthermore research shows this has a big anti hypertrophic effect on muscles. One can surmise if you are training hard and then retarding the muscles ability to repair and grow through the reduction of inflammation you are causing an overall drop in performance as well as taking away the soreness signal that can help you govern you training to rest ratio. Just some thoughts after going through my own ice bath journey and realizing it's benefits, at least on a chronic basis, may be overstated and possible anti benefit.

[@sergiodoriobranco8727]

Congrats from Brasil good recuperation for you , good races , I like your video

[@willbilson7210]

This is freaking awesome bro 😎. The fact you’re a big dude and can haul ass is great

[@Tom_makes]

This was such a good Video, really motivating to keep going even when you down.

[@SuketuPatel]

You’ll hit sub 5 for sureee - Love this video and how you still finished the mile 😤

[@fromdonwithlove]

I got chills on this, man! It's such a great video!

[@MrManu696969]

What a friggen legend ❤🎉 absolutely inspiring man ! Enjoy the rest you deserve and look forward to seeing what you do when you off the crutches

[@lindacronise5613]

Shervin you are such an inspiration! Never give up!

[@BSimone95]

great video! am preparing for my first marathon and I got runner's knee. As you said, you only lose if you give up, and we ain't doing that

[@CashMoneyMoore]

Some valuable lessons in there

[@thomasrauer7216]

Great video! Thanks for sharing and being such an inspiration. Setbacks happen on everyone’s journey and we have to accept that gracefully.

[@kauaporfirio9013]

Just a wonder story, amazing video

[@clbernier2]

You are so motivating Shervin!!!

[@chrismerck5259]

You are f'in awesome, man. That was amazing

[@joe1071]

Nice work on the sun 6 min mile as a start, especially at your size and not so long history of running. The goal of sun 5 minute mile in 6 weeks feels a bit too aggressive imo. You’ll be back at it. Would be interesting to collab with kneesovertoesguy to see if a plan from him could keep you shin splint free on your next attempt. Much love, get better soon

[@Enviroguarddirect]

What you did might be considered harder than what you wanted to do. No broken spirit. MUCH RESPECT!

[@fionnbracken]

Dropping a minute off your mile time in 6 weeks is a big ask! I know your injury was from tripping but sounds like you were pushing your body to it's limits so was expecting an overtraining injury. You can definitely do it but sometimes you need to just be patient.

[@michaelrankins717]

Keep pushing!

[@TheSwayzeTrain]

I can almost see the head!

[@robertamsini1256]

Great video my pr on 1mile is 5:17 and my plan is to hit sub 4:50 to 30 I watch this video and I learned more important things to help me to hit my goals thanks so much

[@robsinging1]

Genuinely bummed for you. You could've got it and you will. Got me motivated man!

[@ShervinShares]

TY! I will try again soon

[@robsinging1]

Yes get it!

[@benpena2832]

As soon as I saw you on that roller skateboard thing I literally yelled at the screen, “Noooooooooo!!!!!😮😮😮😮” those things and age = no bueno

[@yacoubimehdi]

Great video! Looking big & fast 💪

[@nicnak4475]

Well done mate, never give up 👍

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you!!

[@lukeharris3949]

Shervin….another great video. Like you I’m a big specimen - weighing 100kgs. I cannot tell you how much this helps. I’m older than you by a lot probably! 😂 but I live less than one mile from an athletics track. I’m gonna go for it! Thanks again brother…👍🏾

[@Real.X1L]

Nice man🦾

[@Disrupterds]

You northerners crack me up "The sun was blazing hot" 74 degrees with 50% humidity. That's literally a winter day in Florida. In the summer it's warmer than that by 8:00 am and it can be 93+ degrees with 85% or higher humidity by 11:00 am and I still run.

[@ianyapxw]

@@Disrupterds lol you Americans … in Aus it hits 44C/110F every summer. JK I know it can get pretty hot in AZ

[@RHBTurbochargers]

Something about watching you finish that mile on crutches made me tear up man, good job

[@Michael-yj6kk]

Crazy ending, good job

[@0btb7]

I really cant believe you rode a one wheel on turf in the middle of this program. We were rooting for you -Tyra Banks

[@gdot9046]

Sorry to hear bud keep at it!!!

[@jimmyjohnson7041]

At 6:29 .....if you can do things with friends......... If you need friends to be motivated... long term.....it will not happen. Motivation comes from with in ! A friend will never be with you when you should have the desire to run. Only when your friend and you have the desire to run.

[@nicksantos7586]

Didn't know you stayed with Colt! That's awesome haha

[@richardconrad698]

Oh dang, sorry you got hurt! This seems like a lot of effort just for content creation, though??? Run because you enjoy it, and you'll get there!! :-)

[@Angel-gn9vr]

That was fuckin dope good shit man, great vid

[@parkatip]

those are some quality closed captions, Shervin

[@Elpupi90]

Inspiring! Great stuff! 💪🏼 let’s go 🔥

[@myleonhomes]

I am 41 and use to get really bad shin splints since high school. But, with the endorphins I've never had a shin splint yet. God willing never do, they are the worse. I also changed my running stride. Took years to do and still working on it.

[@gusperossi]

keep it up, don't stop!

[@gregwaters8480]

Big guy runnjng fast!! Well done!!

[@Ham4Ever1]

I enjoyed the video, and I hope you can find some peace mentally while healing. Build yourself up in the ways you can in the time off and keep the people who lift you up near as well. Congrats on completing that big training block, those adaptations may get a little sleepy while recovering, but they'll re-emerge more easily if you try to wake them up later!

[@alexandrebureau984]

been waiting for this one man continue like that bro that's goods work go one more

[@worldsmart02]

Good Job. Proud of you 👍

[@johncarter1223]

"They might think I'm crazy" buddy, welcome to the running community. We love crazy.

[@newyork397]

Now imagine doing a marthon in crunches. There was one lady in the Tejas NY marathon video that was doing it. There are wildly inspiring people out there.

[@jiroumochidzuki]

Broke my ankle a little over a year ago and finally back to my normal running level, heck em' mind over matter. Only difference between an olympian and couch potato is dedication.

[@NBTJacklyn]

Such a storyteller

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you!!

[@Sergygo]

27second 200sheeeshhhh lets get that on video! Big dawg movin😂

[@OldFashioned751]

This was a great video apart from your injury.

[@carolene-meli-ghostwriter]

brilliant video. now i want to go out for a run :)

[@garrett_driscoll]

You should be able to recover from the shin splints! I’ve had personal tendonitis for a couple months now and I’ve got my first marathon on Nov 4th.

[@Joshua-sd1cb]

Incredible! New subscriber ❤❤❤

[@JureGorucan]

Earned a sub for being a demon fighting madman.

[@timothybolt565]

You can pace yourself and set alerts with your watch

[@benbeelerfitness2595]

6 weeks to knock a minute off is super aggressive...

[@theJaSwA123]

What about 20 seconds

[@LopezZeta]

@@theJaSwA123 seriously?

[@theJaSwA123]

@@LopezZeta yes sir

[@silviur]

Long time viewer here, looking up to you and your efforts to be better and run faster. All being said, the choice to use that one wheel thing was stupid given the investment into running.

[@ShervinShares]

thank you - lesson learned, no more onewheel

[@novoxcage]

Look into the power lung product for lung warm up. It’s hella helpful

[@SenseiEli]

Used to run 2 Km in 6:00 minutes when I was 19 years old. 1km I did at 14 years old at 3:08 local competition speed. I never was super skinny I am 80 kg now. But today at 45 yrs old if I do one mile at 6 minutes I will think I am super human!

[@kev69323]

God bless! Great video

[@asl2g4u]

My PR for a marathon is 2:57 and for a half is 1:21 and my fastest 200m (always done in the middle of workouts and not by itself) are in the 33s range, WAYYY slower than him. I guess being a gym rat really does help with sprinting power!

[@angelagundiz9180]

I would not want to get hurt before either bc im like you :never stop chasing your dreams"