Just how fast was Mo Farah running? | Olympian Mo v Average Joe

Can I run 1 lap of an athletics track as fast as Mo at his 5km pace?
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[@MarkLewisfitness]

Sir Mo Farah and me both love running 5k - one of us is quicker though, watch to find out who! 🤣

[@marchirving7316]

The suspense...

[@marick791]

@@marchirving7316 🤣 🤣

[@thesoccertrotter1]

I bet you would have hit the pace somewhere 200-300

[@TheTurtlebot]

What's ur warmup

[@christopherhamill525]

I’m a 16 minute 5k runner and I can only last at Mo’s pace for 800m. Then when you look at Cheptegi I can’t even last at that pace for 800! It’s insane how I could rock up to most parkruns and be finished before people hit halfway meanwhile these machines can cruise at your flat out pace.

[@AienAristeuein]

It's disgusting, is what it is 😁

[@raihanxzulul2321]

what is cheptegi's pace?

[@HeftyFromage]

@@raihanxzulul2321 cheptegei runs a 12.35 5k which is 2.31 per km, which is 60 seconds per lap, which is fast.

[@adams651]

@@HeftyFromage Faster than most non-pro athletes over 30 can sprint. The human body adjusts to what you train for though so I bet if Mark trained to do short distances he could improve 10% or so. Down to a nearly flat 13 srconds. Getting under 13 would be very difficult at 56, large part of it is VO2 max and fast hip flexors along with very strong quads, hams, and glutes.

[@keithquinn5624]

Why do you honestly think they can run so fast? They sing a song before bed? Eat 3 Jamaican bananas at precisely 3:47pm? Or they are on the good stuff….epo. Be honest to yourself 🤣 it’s so obvious😂

[@cyclingnerddelux698]

"My perception of how fast I'm going is not 100 percent accurate." Classic Mark Lewis. Gold.

[@CalmingAnxiety]

Thanks for changing my life Mark . Got an ultra planned , lost 2.6 stone and just love life again . And all from watching your review of the Fenix 7 which I bought

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Nice work! These stories make it all worth while chucking up videos!

[@chrisjayne4746]

Incredible work

[@jl4859]

Keep going mate, great job!

[@UTubeSL]

That's awesome!

[@wngmv]

I bought an FR245 and run a half. Then upgraded to a Fenix 7 and now I've signed up for a full marathon. Dammit Garmin

[@JonSmith-cx7gr]

I read an interview with Mo saying he considers you the best duck pond runner of the last 30 years! High praise and just goes to show he knows his place is on the track and not on a real mans terrain.

[@Micloren]

As someone who's both hiked and biked across the USA... what i find most interesting with videos like this and my own personal experience is how much room for improvement the average person has. First week of my hike i was struggling (gear + mountains) to do 12-15 miles per day. By the end... 30 miles a day was a cake walk. With the bike the first week was about 40-50 miles a day. By the end of 4 weeks we were hitting 120 miles in a day. Same results for most of the people I met doing similar things. Therefore today... I see guys like Mo and see what is possible vs. the old me that would just shrug my shoulders and mutter "impossible".

[@josephsweeney4531]

Another brilliant video Mark. I’m 56 years old & started following you after running my first serious park run at Dinton Pastures in Oct 2021. I ran in 42 minutes & search ‘how to run a faster park run’ Your story & humour got me hooked straight away. I listen carefully & used your tips & after 17 Park runs I’ve run 30’24 at Reading Park run (Thames Valley) Keep up the good work. I’m gonna go to the track too..!

[@jamescrook4389]

Hey Joseph. How’s the running going now?

[@MrJonojono34]

i saw Mo run live in person and it was like watching a different species the way he glides while moving was what shocked me the most you really dont get that from seeing it on the tv

[@catshoemike]

I tried this years ago, when I was a decent fell runner and could go under 37mins for a 10km on the road. I was one day doing 400m track reps for speedwork and realised that I was barely able to keep up the pace that Liz McColgan had at that time done for London Marathon, around 1:26 per lap. Sobering stuff

[@alexreader]

Absolutely mad. A 25 min 5km doesn't feel particularly slow but then you compare it to the 100m clip, soo much faster and then to sustain it. Sub 60s 400m seems like a pretty cool goal. Looking forward to the hyrox video

[@benjaminroe311ify]

Sub 60 400m is NOT EASY. But I bet Mark could do one...

[@alexreader]

@@benjaminroe311ify Yeah seems like a tough barrier to break. He's an animal ha, have you tried it before?

[@benjaminroe311ify]

@@alexreader My PR for 400m is 53.9... But I was 17 years old haha. At my current age? IDK...

[@waterproof4403]

@@benjaminroe311ify watch the world record 5k 12:37 in 2004

[@alexreader]

@@benjaminroe311ify I think I got a similar time maybe 54s when I was about 15 😂 but then again that could have been some dodgy timing. Worth a try now to see where things are ha

[@joaquinwieczorek1962]

Mark, you're such a legend for even putting yourself out there, as a track runner who enjoys weight lifting myself I find you a massive inspiration and your content extremely relatable

[@oneworldfamily]

I do love how 'encouraging' Jen is in these videos! 😄 Anyways, as someone who has actually had sprint coaching from Carl Lewis (long story) I reckon that if you focussed more on using your upper body then you would do both the 100 and 400m faster. It makes a big difference.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I almost am Carl Lewis.....if he was a Mark! I'm getting some coaching this summer!

[@oneworldfamily]

@@MarkLewisfitness Ha ha! Brilliant! :-D Best of luck with the coaching, Mark. Love your inspiring videos!

[@DrewKime]

@@MarkLewisfitness I'm looking forward to the coaching video. I want to see how close my uninformed opinions are to actual useful advice.

[@JulienNeel]

Great content man, I love your dry humor

[@r_unner_G]

66 second 400m is really really good Mark. Well done!

[@suneholm5372]

yes it is. I play soccer in quite a god level in my district and i dont think anyone would be able to run 1.02 in 400m. Im 18 and male

[@Hacker1o1]

@@suneholm5372 whaaaaaaaaaaat. I know like 5 people on our soccor team who can run 400m in less than 60 seconds and they're all 16 or so

[@DarenC]

Man, now I need to know how fast I can run 100m and a lap of a track. Damn you, Mark! 🤣

[@christianf4995]

I love all the videos Mark, but full disclosure, I'm only thinking of this one as "The Last Video Before Hyrox". Let's go!!!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I may do another now to annoy you 😂😂.

[@lordjace]

When I was running with the University team, some guy was also training there. He was just doing warmup, I was doing a 400 full on to keep up with him for one lap. He went on for another 10k. Kamiel Maase held the national record at the 10k at 28m and a bit at that point…

[@dscoder]

That's a name I haven't heard in a while!

[@mohamedyusuf5738]

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[@michaelhardie9193]

Great job Mark!!!! Commenting for the KZbin algorithm to help your channel grow. Amazing content and you deserve it

[@valerieordonez7293]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Ironically both motivating and daunting to see what elite runners can do. And you inspire me a lot to push myself, challenge myself and love running more. Thank you very much Mark! 😊

[@peterrichmond6133]

Top content Mark. Been catching up with the channel over the last month, great content, good delivery and jokes. Keep it up and looking forward to the Hyrox video next week. After watching have been inspired to start to switch to barefoot/minimalist after continual injury problems.

[@racingpigeonworld8879]

Barefoot running is brilliant pal, takes some getting used to, and be careful of too much elevation as that can be a killer!

[@danielstevens8827]

Loved that vid Mark! It really does put it into context how fast these elite boys go.

[@edcctf]

YT just popped this up for me! I was a competitive distance runner in my younger years - I'm 51 now. This video is very well done! You nailed it. Even for people who distance running was their thing it is very hard to grasp what the world class are doing. You are dead on that at 6'6" and 220lbs you are not by any means the ideal build. If you are running sub20 for 5k at 48 years old that is nothing short of amazing! Hang in there! Best wishes in all your endeavors.

[@runhammondrun2516]

Absolutely loved this video and some amazing stats from Mo. Very funny and keep it up Mark.

[@jimpannell2035]

Very entertaining video, Mark! Really appreciate your channel - keep up the good work.

[@maximvillarroel672]

You are by far the funniest running KZbinr! Thanks for great content!

[@odysseasv7734]

just discovered your content i love the format great stuff! good for you trying out new things, sprinting is my passion so i love when people try it out and they like it!!

[@Cyclingismywholelife]

Nice work my good man. Good luck this weekend, I’m excited to watch your post event video. Keep it up.

[@pjgamber]

crazy fun video, well done Mark

[@janp.804]

Great video, really puts the things into perspective! Ps. I just signed myself up for my first half marathon, thanks for your motivational vids!

[@bobmonsour]

Yeah, Mo is definitely “pretty quick.” I love the way you do these things. Keep it up.

[@RichardMcGeorge]

Great videos Mark. Love your sense of humour. I’m almost motivated to get out there and do something. Amazing!

[@paolomanzo2007]

I love your sense of humour! 😂 Great and instructive video as usual! 👏👏👏

[@ryp.8255]

One of my favorite of your videos! I found myself smiling for most it 😆

[@ihavenoquarrelwithyou3249]

That was seriously impressive. Over 50 here, and people seriously underestimate how much harder you have to work to maintain pace as you age. Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and am now hooked. Looking forward to your second Hyrox. Good luck.

[@sneakyfox8947]

Found your Chanel totally random, love the video! Keep up the good work! 👏🏻💪🏻

[@SteveSmith-xw7xi]

Awesome as always!

[@clarabenton]

So great! Really fun. Thank you.

[@greggjames448]

Good luck for the weekend Mark

[@dinobatchelor9404]

Brilliant video! Love the channel!👍

[@jonasborgstrom7563]

Bloody hilarious 😁 love your videos. Keep up the fantastic Work and being an great inspiration 👏💪

[@paulhoughton5266]

One just found your channel Love your delivery to camera and sense of humour

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks 🙏

[@pjlehtim]

Absolutely my type of humour. Good stuff, great channel!

[@jackson6890]

Just wanted to thank you for your content. I lost roughly 13 stone over lockdown and running was a tool I used and ultimately fell in love with. However, once the gyms reopened I very much fell out of love with running and instead focused on the gym and ran very short distances post each session. Your videos however have made me fall in love with running again and I've refocused my weekly workout regime to incorporate more running and I'm loving every second. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@michael8815]

13 stone?! that's amazing

[@youngy76]

Thankyou for the inspiration mate, I am 230lbs and doing my first IM 70.3 in Stafford in 6 weeks. Running has always been tough but getting there slowly.

[@magnusrosvall7368]

Thx for this. Very funny! More plz

[@GregHowesFitnessAndFun]

Great video as always. I love your style - interesting and always fun! How about a challenge comparing yourself to some of the trail running greats, Kilian Jornet for example? A fast mountain descent would be a blast to watch.

[@54jaroldoshoot]

Whats interesting is you were able to do the same speed for about the same ratio of actual race time for both kipchoge and farah.

[@ex0148]

Do smile while listening to these videos while becoming informed. Keep it up top man.

[@MrTVx99]

Would love to see a 5km and 10km attempt by you on the track. It'd be nice to compare how fast you are on track compared to park runs.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

It’s happening!

[@samharris3291]

@@MarkLewisfitness It's probably not the most financially responsible suggestion but getting athletics spikes would make you faster than carbon shoes on the track. Just using a pair of spikes would get you under the 400 m goal time for the video. Plus if you thought you felt fast with trainers on a track, spikes will make you feel about 10 times as fast. You will even be able to lean in through the corners like on a motorbike.

[@benjaminroe311ify]

@@samharris3291 Great suggestion! So true. Running spikes on the track is divine...

[@bruitdefond]

Zero chance he'd be under 20 minutes. I'd say he'd be around 23-25 minutes

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@bruitdefond 😂 I think I’d be under 20 for 5,000m!

[@garywheaton7112]

Loving your videos! Cant wait to see how you did/do in London!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Coming soon!

[@bmp713]

Haha always appreciate your Rocky IV references. Nothing better for workout motivation.

[@Lordwonga.]

Another great video

[@martinandrews2860]

Genius post again mark. Cheers.

[@michaelmeredith9470]

Incredibly interesting and informative video. I've loved athletics since I was a kid even though I'm no good at it myself. To see a real life athlete demonstrate just how fast the worlds best runners are moving is fascinating.

[@SimonJamesBayman]

Great video as always. I know you hate swimming and it's difficult to film but testing your swimming pace against Ian Thorpe would be hilarious. You could do it at an open water venue so filming easier :)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

hmmmm....I keep being told this. May give it a go!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@Let’s Go Brandon boring and sharks

[@edwardlane1255]

@@MarkLewisfitness surely sharks make it less boring, and help you swim faster?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@edwardlane1255 they make it too high stress!

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

It is strange what people find engaging or not. I find running to be boring, but staring at the black line on the bottom of the pool whilst bashing up and down is something I can do for hours. I guess it's what you're used to. Having swum for over 20 years, maybe the boredom doesn't register anymore 🤣

[@vinniep01]

I love how your ambition exceeds your ability. Take as a back handed compliment.

[@tristanglasse-davies4547]

Love your videos. Funny and full of good advise

[@gustavofring-thechickenman]

One of your best videos 😂👏🏼

[@danielhjortskov1358]

Keeping it funny and interesting - great video, thank you

[@sygnalfarben7367]

Love all your podium snippets 😆

[@paulhume8083]

Great video - again.

[@jonathankirwan5757]

Nice one - enjoyed this content - very fun

[@hulkthedane7542]

I love your sense of humuor! Keep it coming. And those elite athletes are fast!

[@bushyboy8376]

Love these challenges

[@ChristianW1971]

Great vid as usual 👍🏻

[@dermo7916]

Love the videos Mark you certainly leave it all on the track/threadmill/rowing machine! 😂 The level top pro athletes can perform at is staggering when you see how a chap like yourself who is in good shape does at these challenges.

[@antonywinter9385]

Mark and mo you are both legends keep up the inspiration

[@fogethereal]

One of the cool things about sprinting is that a lot of the speed comes not from raw strength, but from the neuromuscular coordination that's required for your nervous system to get you to run that fast. The good news here is that nervous system adaptations can actually happen (relatively) quite quickly, meaning that for people without sprint training, it's possible to improve quite a bit in a short time just by getting practice at sprinting. I would bet that something as simple as doing 5x100m strides/sprints (with full recovery in between) 2-3 times per week for a month or so would net you a significant improvement both in 100m and 400m times. (even better, if you have a gradual uphill where you can do ~15-20 second strides working up to max speed - this can be substituted for some of the flat 100m sprints, allowing more power output from your legs with lower injury risk) You'd be amazed how much it's possible to improve at this just by getting some practice

[@shaylorcyclingwahoolecol8313]

I was going to say the same about strides. Short stride for a big man at the moment. Having plenty of scope to improve though is always good!

[@trharding]

Nice video. Ran my first Parkrun last Saturday thanks to watching your videos. Hadn’t run an organised run in 10 years (London Marathon). Last two goes at running again left me with a stress fracture and an acute fracture. So gently gently. Anyway, thanks for the inspiration. At 44yo, 188cm and 105kg I definitely relate to your story. Was pretty happy with 31 dead off the back of some skipping and kettlebell work and two 15 minute treadmill sessions in the past few months. Also, have bought some Innov8s and altras off the back of your vids. So they should sponsor you, maybe.

[@jeanroux900]

Only the 2nd video I've seen but really like your content!

[@JamesSamworth]

Love these videos Mark. Like you, I love keeping fit in my forties and some days you feel you've done really well. And then any time you compare to someone even vaguely good, there's a huge gap, and the best are playing a different game. How about trying MVDP's Amstel Gold one minute power (740 Watts)? Then bear in mind it was after 5 hours racing.

[@TheDoosh79]

Thanks for these vids putting running into perspective. I only started a few weeks ago with a hatred of running having never run further than up the stairs, I was surprised to manage 5k within a couple of weeks and then knock it down to 29 mins on my second attempt. I'm very much not fit or in any sort of shape so I'm hoping with a bit more time it will come down. I'd settle for 25 mins, that seems an eternity away from where I am now.

[@basehead617]

I love your humility

[@simonunger4981]

Good luck with the Hyrox! I'm looking forward to the post game coverage.

[@matthewpurdon6085]

Top content Mark, I don't like running and am a MTB cyclist but your humour and vids are great! Respect from SA.

[@clintanthony1779]

Crushed it - haha that bit got me 😆. Well done mate good job 👍

[@mikeadams4591]

I really like your videos like this. I often think about how fast are pros compared to me. Really shows how good they are lol Hope you hit 100k soon 😉

[@sifi7950]

“He’s quite quick…” 😂😂😂 (Great video!)

[@bigstudiobogota]

This video is gold

[@christianf4995]

Just checked the Hyrox results and saw Mark took second in his age group. Epic job and can't wait to see the post Hyrox video!

[@a.d1735]

Brilliant!! You are brilliant 🤣🤣👌 absolutely loved this video👌

[@Miag_vip]

Brilliant how you put these professional athletes pace into perspective. Crazy fast! 😳

[@gcnl89]

Great videos putting world class athletes into perspective! I sprinted sub 60 400m in my mid teens during relay races...but I would be absolutely spent / vomitting afterwards. Can't comprehend doing those for 12.5 laps

[@MarkLewisfitness]

It is mind boggling!

[@ocrisanto]

You crushed this video. Your excuses had me lol. Awesome 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@boerboelmummy5075]

Thanks Mark

[@ChrisColwillYT]

The paces that any of these elite athletes can sustain is simply insane. Have you considered going for a 5K PB around the track now you have a bit of a feel for it?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

On the cards! Need a pacer that could do 19mins easy.

[@ChrisColwillYT]

@@MarkLewisfitness I’m afraid I’m not your man for that 🤣 I’m still chasing that illusive sub 20 with a PB of 20:04. Same height and weight as you but 20 years younger.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

@@ChrisColwillYT well you have 2 decades to catch up 😁

[@Whereismyball]

Ahahahhahahaa. Already laughing before you even started looking at your starting point on the track. Great video.

[@MrAndyloz]

great video, very entertaining

[@Formerly-known-as-Steve]

Fun video, the pace of track runners is mental, be careful to warm up loads. Normal warm up plus the drills you see the track people doing. I run lots however I have hurt myself on the track as you are way more up on your toes which hits your Achilles way more…👍

[@dkawjr]

Awesome video

[@jeremygreenwood2668]

90k followers big man 👏 Enjoyed the clip - Im 47 (20min 5ker) joined a local athletics club last year - 400 time went from 1:25 to 1min in 8 months - great content btw

[@derx6666]

Great video again. Can't wait for the Hirox video though

[@relaxreflect5888]

Another great video! Love your cut always! Funny man, keep it up oh n btw when you said 400m at 15seconds every 100m I was like yeah right! But hey you’re the one out there trying whilst I’m sat on the couch eating donuts 🍩 haha

[@kathrynflannery2889]

Great video! Hilarious!

[@michaelgermer909]

This guy is hilarious. Only time I actually laugh while watching anything

[@NeillyVille]

This vid made me giggle Mark with all the jokes. Keep them coming buddy!

[@joshmastin1638]

Great video which showed what I'd always suspected but didn't want to believe - we can't even match them for 400m! I love watching the 5k and 10k races as they wind up to the final sprint to the finish. The recent Men's Commonwealth 5k was a beautiful example with the 3 medallists neck and neck down the home straight. As your video shows we mere mortals are so slow in comparison.

[@AndrewPawley11]

Great vid. Your 400m time suffered from having a standing start. You'd do better with a flying start - maybe starting to run 50 metres before the line and crossing it already going at full tilt. Looking forward to the next video.

[@SR-mm2wz]

I would love to know more about your journey from your mid 30s to now. Especially the early days of what your training looked like during those 5 and 10kms such as whether it was majority of base mileage etc

[@hotshot8365]

Hahaha, I love your sprint, it’s like watching the T-1000 🤣🤣