Can I Beat The World's FASTEST 9 Year Old Parkrunner?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Louis is back in a new video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaHbp4p4obVrgJYsi=6MGTm7aBDdHjxC7y

[@TommyB-e4f]

Scooop the chicken is one

[@hamwhacker]

But ParkRun don’t recognise records anymore. Because they deleted 20 years of local course and age category records in the name of “inclusion”. What they really did is delete the female category when it comes to records, and with it they deleted ALL RECORDS. All because they bowed to woke alphabet people entering the female category and winning records, rather than police the female category. As a result many children lost their course records overnight. And there was a campaign to restore the records. See BringBackTheStats. A petition was signed by over 25,000 people but was insultingly ignored by ParkRun HQ who doubled down on woke ideology. I left ParkRun and won’t be back until people WAKE UP

[@jinkouproject]

For what it's worth. Ran my first 5k without walking last week in my life. Used to hate running but then watched a bunch of your vids and it really motivated me. Now i just need to convince my joints to like it, too. Keep going and thanks for the inspiration! :)

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Awesome work - I can clearly remember, in my mid/late 30s, being in exactly the same place and doing a 5K non-stop for the first time. Great feeling.

[@williamb4652]

Great job buddy

[@phehibs]

Good effort

[@kendallpeacock4436]

Bloody great effort and good on you.

[@kendallpeacock4436]

I ran my first back yard ultra and I now need to learn to walk again. 4 years ago I was 30kg heavier and maybe an inch taller.

[@Mia-sb1bb]

Louis is such an icon. He just set off, not a care in the world, crossed the finish line with ease, and then just stood and watched Mark fall to the floor in exhaustion 😂

[@bashdamonkey]

no faffing around with a watch

[@Mdksupreme1]

Absolute lies!

[@ardrago1030]

​@@Mdksupreme1?

[@leebrown4049]

😀

[@williamadama4213]

Of course that was a joke. Look at his height and weight. Taller runners have longer strides but slower turnover. Shorters have shorter but faster turnover...and he's about 80+lbs lighter. This video is ridiculous as to why he won. This whole thing in my opinion is about clicks and youtube revenue. If they are both runners, they already knew before the gun went off, how it was gonna go. gross video.

[@Whatsacody]

Mark your content is BOOMING lately, the increase in quality over the last year is phenomenal!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks 🙏

[@raffertymetcalfe]

My 5k pb is 3.2k

[@Memer.Sanity]

no one cares

[@raffertymetcalfe]

@@Memer.Sanity it's a joke man

[@vincentvanloo3781]

I laughed out loud. Thx.

[@AP-wd6dv]

😂😂😂 Brilliant

[@AsifZed69]

Best laugh of the day!

[@thickweb]

perfectly timed “kentucky fried idiot”. as someone who got blown past by two brothers barely taller than my three year old daughter at my local 5k this weekend i can empathize. and they were running holding hands no less.

[@lukeharris3949]

Thanks Mark. I’m well into my 6th decade and have taken up running as a way of life. I’m a year in to it now and your videos have been truly inspiring. On a very good day? I have a 35 minute 5K in my legs.

[@NarrowboatNogginTheNog]

I found this to be very comforting. I am over 50 and have coached under 11s cross country for nearly 30 years. During that time I have progressively moved from leading the runs to sweeping up at the back!

[@twigle3015]

Super nice. So fantastic to see how you humble yourself to make a kid shine! Well done, nice to see someone doing a very different, but much more fun, take on sports!

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks. With zero qualifications in fitness, I decided to go for the humble and comedic route. 😂

[@alexanderishere1857]

​@MarkLewisfitness let's be honest. You would have beaten him if you could. You were not humble, but humbled ;)

[@kevinsimpson620]

​@@MarkLewisfitness you could have beaten him Me: Yeah, right

[@thomaszanzal7846]

That a nine year old could even run that distance is amazing. Here in the states it is tough to get the nine year olds up off the easy chair and away from the video games.

[@cdh79]

I'm 44 and started taking guitar lessons at age 30.. i still suck at playing guitar, but I also managed to get my 5k time down from 26minutes on my first attempt after starting to run to 21:17 (and that was even during an 8k race, so i should sign up for a 5k again soon).. weird that he didn't want to take that arm-wrestling challenge.. he shouldn't be so negative and just start training ;)

[@zombie93]

Loved the video! I was properly trounced in a Duathlon this past year by a 73yr old man; it wasn’t even close. He beat me by several minutes. Later, after the race I found out he was a former Olympian and elite level runner his entire life. While it did make feel a bit better, it also made me realize you’re never too old to do anything. Yes, we are indeed having a rematch next year!

[@johnl.7582]

It's like watching a lion cub playing with a geriatric wildebeest. Quality content, hilarious as usual.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Don’t underestimate an old beast 😂

[@brannmacfinnchad9056]

You win the net for today. Almost made me snork my breakfast.

[@fatbelly27]

Did Louis manage a constant pace despite no watch or track experience? Impressive little guy.

[@helenlamb6560]

Hilarious....I love you....such brilliant videos and crack me up every time. Congrats to Louis 🎉

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Glad you enjoyed 😂

[@YingWooWang]

increasing cadence and shortening stride length might be something you can look into, there might be some unlocked potential there

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

I could just about run a sub-20 5k in my early 40's. Now that I'm nearly 60, I can run 5k in 26:30 on the treadmill, but have yet to break the 30 min barrier on Parkruns. Hats off to young Louis anyway. He's awesome!

[@drahcirnevarc9152]

Over the last three weeks or so, I've started long distance slow-running, 8-10 miles. My legs are like jelly afterwards, but I'm more or less fully-recovered by the next day.

[@LearningFast]

What a great video. Just good wholesome fun and entertainment while still having a great message too. Please keep making videos like this. You might not realize how motivating they are. Great job too! A sub 20:00 5k at your size is quite an accomplishment.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks 🙏

[@Der_Richiee]

Damn, gonna be the Jonas V. or Tadej P. of running - just a wonderkid. Finding his true genetic gift at that age just sets you up for success.

[@PandBTravelers]

Love your humor!! Congrats on your 2nd place finish.

[@joemax99]

Definitely got a bet on with Jen about how many times you can clip the duck podium into videos this year

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I know everybody is expecting it, so I thought they won’t be expecting it this soon 😂

[@alaincraven6932]

The kid lapped you. Even if scooping the chickens is made up it’s worth trying 😂😂 Great video again.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

😅

[@pdubs7831]

As a coach I call it “rolling out the carpet” front leg straight with toes up and back, stepping through in turn. Great dynamic stretching

[@KrisThroughGlass]

I'm in my late 40s and just started to play football. The average age of the team is in the mid 20s. I'm also running about 10km regularly. Considering I never liked running and I'm 40kg overweight, I'm pretty proud of that, although my knees hate me.

[@christinaclementson]

What a brilliant little runner he is! I’m 52 and have PB’d at every distance this year. Never stop trying!

[@samuelatienzo4627]

Said like a true champion, "are you happy with your victory?" Louis: "yea". What a beast...

[@davidms3729]

I didn’t expect a 9 year old to do that… you ran pretty well, I’m 30 myself and I ran around 19’30” as well, I started 2 months ago, before that I was doing gym and no cardio, but you are 6.6 and 220pounds and nearly 50, that’s impressive. I’m 5.10 and 170pounds, low body fat, I always think I’m a bit heavy because of muscle to run but they I compare myself with you and I see I’m not, a True inspiration for a lot of peope

[@GeoffRichards_GP]

Wait, what was Loius' time on the day? "about a minute and a half less" than Mark's 19m30s, so 18 mins?

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Yes.

[@GTiR23]

@@MarkLewisfitness and barely looked out of breath!

[@runningbirderandbeer6140]

What an excellent video!!! Being 58, the "I have things in my fridge that are older than his knees" had me on the floor.

[@travelingman4850]

Love your attitude! I’m 59 and took up guitar/ electric guitar 3 years ago. I play everyday, take lessons every week and am definitely improving. But most important: I’m having a blast! Life is too short to just wait around.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Well said!

[@D.Miller]

Really am learning so much from Mark's videos and talking a new approach to training. Really enjoy the community in the comments too

[@porkyparry1]

I suppose its power to weight, but his lungs must be tiny.

[@secretagent86]

I started cycling again five years ago and at age 67 can still bike for hours. Picked up guitar at about age 55. Really enjoy it, and still taking lessons. Learning Never Going Back Again by Fleetwood Mac…when i started i never dreamed i could do a song this hard

[@polsok44]

Love this channel, you always say motivational stuff and it hits home with guys like myself just kind of stuck in a rut and need to get more consistent

[@gremlin591002]

I wonder if you could do a T spring cardio dolphin for your US customers? If not, I've got a guy that does shirts for me in the US.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Unfortunately, our Murch is currently a nonprofit exercise that we do for fun so we simply can’t cover the extra cost of international shipping. Next year, maybe if things pick up.

[@keratubes]

It's crazy. At my peak I can barely do 5km under 30 minutes. I'm sure some people who don't run are watching this thinking they could do it easily. :)

[@skirtonbear1]

My best was 32:36, I think. Never quite got past it.

[@jeffreycarman2185]

Most nine-year-old kids wouldn’t run a single lap without walking…

[@InvictumDT]

Great message to take away at the end, Mark - hope the guitar playing goes well!

[@mart1nandersson]

The scooping exercise is super common in athletics. Another that we in Sweden call "picking apples" is similar but you reach upwards instead. Great mobility work that both 9 year olds and 50 year olds alike benefit from.

[@fmulleady]

Mark is very fit and a decent runner. The kid (Louis) is a prodigy, incredible!

[@fatrunner]

Great video and I love the little pep talk at the end. A lot of my friends are talking about their aches and pains and making comments about not being able to walk for two days after doing the garden. Then there's me the same age who was a couch potato till took up running at age 39 three years ago, ran the London Marathon this year in under 5 hours and looking to do an ultra next year and planning to do an ironman before I hit 50.

[@spu5990]

Well done Mark, fair dues to you for taking him on! Like your attitude, never give up.

[@marabu78]

Gotta love the hilarious part - when there's the video of the boy who runs and runs, you keep talking. Ok I know it's just because you did the video... but it is somewhat funny. On a sidenote, my sister used to study the university with goal to teach people how to train handicapped people. As she said - it's all fun till you realize that a blind runner is maybe handicapped, but his legs are working just fine. Which inevitably means when you attempt to run with a blind guy, you need to be at least at his level. Which was nearly impossible for women :D

[@infocuslearning]

Hilarious! I notice that you didn’t bet him £50 like you did with the gym broes.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

He’s nine, I could have given him a crayon set and he would’ve been happy 😂

[@QuackLoud]

Another classic for the books. Great video. Thank you.

[@davidmarsh4430]

I didn't know it's called "scooping the chicken", but our American football team starts their warmup with that before each game. It always looks like they are wafting scents. Loved the video. Keep up the good work.

[@buffalosowljah]

*every one has a plan until you get spooked by scooping the chicken* 🤣🤣😂😂

[@deniscleyet-merle3136]

Cool video, thanks for the lesson! FYI I'm 58 and started guitar 4 years ago... Still not that good but trying is already a joy. Cheers from France ;) I'm going for a little running right now.

[@ShiftyGeeza]

At 61 I thought I'd fine tuned the skill of deluding myself into believing that I'm not as old as I really am. Watching the boundless energy of a child brings it all crashing to the ground into a massive existential heap. I doubt I'll ever enjoy the simple pleasure of even just climbing a tree ever again.

[@lukaslmguitarcorner]

@MarkLewisfitness Hey Mark, I recently subscribed to your channel and since them I've been literally binging your videos (meaning I watch them whenever I have a minute to spare) I guess the KZbin algorithm suggested your channel when I started to search for Kipchoge videos and your attitude and style of video making really hooked me. I'm glad there are still dozens of videos I haven't watched yet, but I'm certainly catching up! I started running in February 2023 and had my first competition (half marathon) in early October. Just today, I registered for 3 more competitions (2 of them half marathons in April and October 2024, respectively). So HUGE thanks to you for making such informative and yet very fun to watch videos! Also, I wish you all the best on your guitar journey - I started about 8 years ago when I was 27. Wonderwall should be within reach in a couple of months ;-) Cheers from Austria, Lukas

[@isomochyn1]

Used to do scooping the chickens at rugby training and before games, although we called it feeding the chickens, I've also heard 'shoo the chickens' but never scooping the chickens.

[@mickeysmouse4800]

That is one insanely quick kid!

[@michaelmanser6583]

"Louis has managed to get himself born"😂

[@JBDazen]

NIce takeaway :) "I'm sure I can get the hang of strumming Wonderwall!"

[@carolinebray82]

I never knew the name of scoop the chicken!! LOL but from now on I will be asking my running friends about it!! it's a great warmup !! Get that chicken!! LOL!!

[@TBrain773]

I love how you are dying and Louis doesn’t look like he broke a sweat.

[@IsaacKanagy]

For what it’s worth from a sprinter, I much prefer wearing my spikes without socks. Much more comfortable, and pretty much eliminates heel slip.

[@ahltzable]

Always a joy watching your videos mate. Inspirational insights aside, your sense of humour is always a treat with your self deprecating arrogance beautifully blended with sarcasm. Life's too short to take oneself too serious. Fingers crossed for them pink shoes!

[@trevors3450]

“Get a grip how big is your ego” “It’s bigger than 4’ 9” “ legendary

[@fixingbones]

Happy to arm wrestle you for a good cause! 53 years old, 6' 1" and weigh about 175-180lb, but I reckon I could take you!!

[@miriamrighetto8533]

Scoop the chickens is a real worm up

[@aussie8114]

I’m too old to be bothered learning anything new. Well done Louis 👍🏼

[@thomasmcelhinney3696]

future olympic gold medal in in the making. amazing talent

[@il9237]

those laps, they just close right down, especially hurdles grazing your kneecaps.

[@peterah7957]

This is all about training training training! People can reach levels they never thought was possible....It may start with baby steps but noticeable progress will come....I was reasonably fit and i eat well but im now able to swim for hours without feeling like i wana drop dead !

[@yermanoh]

great kid, clearly has a sporting future ahead of him

[@paulvalentine4157]

him lapping you on the last lap was nice drama, impressive run by both of you

[@davidross8709]

Good effort man. Really enjoyed that. I recently started running after a mountain bike injury kept me off the bike. I couldn't run a quarter mile but within a few months I am regularly running 5 km in about 30 mins and I am away to turn 47. Age is just a number. Good luck with the guitar 💪

[@jonsaxby7683]

I've got things in my fridge older than his knees 😂 absolutely brilliant lads

[@Bobsie_]

I clicked on this video and I was like hmmm this looks familiar, then I realised I TRAIN HERE

[@cpcnw]

Was a runner from 18 - 40 ish then switched to C2 rowing because of permanent knee / hip pain. Did C2 for 14 years and had to quit because of back pain (L2/3 nerve irritation) but did finish season with fastest 10k in my age range which was 38.5 minutes. Now, I cycle in summer until the back pain kills the fun. And I will likely go back to swimming at some point. But if I could go back in time and advise myself? Do not do too much hard surface running especially if you are a heavy weight! Eventually you will get injury due to wear an tear. Sooner or later. Mix it up as much as possible. Speed walking is much better for your joints imho. Last half marathon before I quit? 1:33

[@davidms3729]

I watched this video for the 2nd time and I’m still amazed… I’m a PE teacher and it’s incredible that a 9 year old can beat me… I can ran around 18’40”

[@markfindlay8636]

I started scooping turkey's, just at Christmas though, don't want to overdue it 🏃‍♂️🦃

[@NarkoPreben]

Mad respect to that boy

[@johnfriedl7126]

I ride mountainbikes a lot but i regularly get beat by 10 year olds up and down the hills. At some point you get used to it. My colleague (30) recently got beat by the only sub 14 year old girl at the local enduro race. I didn't tell him so far.

[@Not_inome]

I’m headed to championships rn and the kids pace is absolutely insane- I’m taking notes on it all

[@livingwithosteoarthritis.]

Yes scooping the chicken is a real thing. My boy does it at football training

[@sethchacon2489]

Hell nah I never wear socks with spikes that’s bad ju ju🤣🤣

[@kenlennon]

If you down watch Marks vlogs.😂 Always good for a laugh. Brilliant. 👏 👏 👏

[@chriswynn4831]

Scooping the chicken! You best believe it Mark😂

[@CarlovanHouten1973]

Great video Mark, loved it! Don't be embarassed ;-)

[@the3by5]

I can't even process that kid's pace.

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

You are going to learn guitar and are optimistic about your progress after ten years, well i started to learn guitar when i was fifty seven i am now 76 and still playing, last month i went to a guitar teacher who assessed my progress and he told me if i just improved just a little more he would assess me as crap.

[@sahilsareen8739]

"some of the things in my fridge are older than louis's knees" lol

[@automatescellulaires8543]

when your kids used to be 9 years old, you were younger. Makes a difference.

[@bobbywise2313]

I do worry about the effect this hard running could have on the youngsters knees. But no one can deny he is impressive.

[@ParodyBlox]

My tip for the kid is yes sticking his elbows out a bit,they need to be tucked for faster track! He did good though!!😎

[@haggisxyzzy]

Congratulations Louis, and all involved in this video. Amazing running, lots of smiling and positivity, keep it up and be amazing in everything that you try and do. Mark, I suggest the movie crossroads to give you some guitar inspiration and I get lapped at parkrun all the time, its just life, it doesn't change me trying to improve when I can.

[@sidrialgr]

We should see some amazing things by that little guy in the coming years. Your time is awesome too Mark! Cheers!

[@thomasmain5986]

I used to run, but COPD put a end to running. It's just a matter of the capacity of the lungs to absorb oxygen.

[@holmes_ganggaming585]

Louis is also a footballer for South Hampton academy

[@TheGoodwill123]

Rocky trained with chickens, therefore we should all train with chickens 😅 Great video 👍

[@nadanada-z1c]

skooping the chickens i do at when i run for southampton

[@obscurelines]

As you get older I find it important (at 50) to do something different. As a judo player, a boxer and even a runner, I would be far worse than younger versions of myself. But I pivoted to climbing and I am the best climber I've ever been and expect to get better as I get older as I develop this newish skillset.

[@bedcurt]

funny video, good to see you don’t take yourself too seriously. Never knew you won a race around a duck pond

[@MarkLewisfitness]

I keep it pretty hush-hush 😂

[@chrisdidonna7371]

17:31 at 9 , that time is sickening for his age

[@benfinesilver2250]

Great message at the end. Keep being a cool dude.

[@MarkLewisfitness]

Thanks! Will do!

[@REAL_JBdudes]

Bro those gym shorts look so weird. 😭

[@MikeSpille]

Thank you, Mark. You have inspired me!

[@ijg4427]

after listening carefully to the transcript I realize the boy did it in 18 minutes and you did it in 19 30 for 5 km