The BEST 400 Meters I've Ever Run!

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Nick Symmonds

Nick Symmonds

Күн бұрын

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@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a different kind of strong these days! Always fun to sprint a quarter mile. If you are curious how you can find your ideal race weight, consider checking out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuafXevqpaSnKc
@williambrick8590
@williambrick8590 3 жыл бұрын
Nick Symmonds k
@nothingness8975
@nothingness8975 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly I can never find the motivation to keep running ever since I did cross country
@quran-4947
@quran-4947 3 жыл бұрын
why don't you try the decathlon on your next videos
@calebmiller3749
@calebmiller3749 3 жыл бұрын
so i'm a bit confused. are you saying that ptting on 20 pounds of muscle can slow your 400 meter by as much as 10 seconds?
@tanzeel77
@tanzeel77 3 жыл бұрын
But still 57 sec is really slow for an athelete like you. I never made it big in track, I dropped track 2 years ago but since then I am doing cross fit and wight training , I ran a 400 dash last week even though I am heavier than during my track days by 15 pounds , Last week I managed to run 400 in 50.8 sec which is 2 seconds more than my personal best. Nick j beleive you can still run below 50 even in this current body weight if you make up your mind for it.
@JackFlood
@JackFlood 3 жыл бұрын
Talking that fast after a 400m is impressive. Id’d be next to a garbage can😂
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
haha I definitely took a minute breather first lol
@DavidKfilmmaker
@DavidKfilmmaker 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen your races....you never looked winded. Ever
@ruffy7856
@ruffy7856 3 жыл бұрын
I’m here
@cadelafavers1468
@cadelafavers1468 3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@kolbienoel1691
@kolbienoel1691 3 жыл бұрын
after i run the 400 i take a 10 minute break laying on the ground😂
@BrendanEvan
@BrendanEvan 3 жыл бұрын
Nick’s still cranking out impressive results, making us other 30-somethings feel self conscious. Ha! In high school I ran 50.42 in the open 400m and about 48.00 in a 4x400 split at 195lbs. 15 years and 20 pounds later I’d struggle to get it done under 1 minute!
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
lol it helps that it is part of my job description. My staff is really understanding when I duck out early to workout!!
@isaacwilliamson9659
@isaacwilliamson9659 3 жыл бұрын
Hehe, hes making us at mega elevation feel crappu abt ourselves
@ecosystems
@ecosystems 3 жыл бұрын
Hey those high school times are really great at 195 lbs!
@BrendanEvan
@BrendanEvan 3 жыл бұрын
@@ecosystems you’re too kind!
@highpriestlordjosephleetow2667
@highpriestlordjosephleetow2667 3 жыл бұрын
Speak for yourself.
@julus87
@julus87 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I felt more deceived in this video than a lot of girls in High School did to me
@nc8186
@nc8186 3 жыл бұрын
Yea I get that he gets more views by click baiting and I figured before hand that's what it was but it is kinda frustrating how much he tries to defend his time. Like you run multiple youtube channels and rungum just own it and say you don't do much speed work anymore. With a 47/1:42 400m/800m he could definitely squeak out a 52 with a few sessions a week. I don't like the whole I feel better so I must be healthier logic. He feels better because he has to run less. Iirc within the last 6 months he has ran a 52 or 53 second 400m. To drop to a 57 with his base means he's probably just not running. But I think telling his audience that would hurt his brand lol
@Trancefreak12
@Trancefreak12 3 жыл бұрын
@@nc8186 It's not clickbait. If someone's baited because they actually think he ran his fastest 400m years after retiring, they might need to get their brain checked. Also, why does he need to say that he doesn't do much speed work anymore? He's retired; it should be a no-brainer. Not everything has to be stated explicitly or spoon-fed. Actually, Nick makes a point in many of his videos, including this one, that he doesn't train like he used to as a competitive athlete.
@nc8186
@nc8186 3 жыл бұрын
@@Trancefreak12 you can't say it's not clickbait if it's contingent on someone assuming he's lying lol. It's not even his best 400m in 2020, or the last 2 months even I bet. It's extremely deceptive and you can't deny that. Yes he's retired and he's running slower but his reasoning for why he's slower is misleading lol. He could be his current weight and be faster and feel better than he currently does and you know that lol. Sure he's not outright lying but the title and content of this video are pretty deceptive lol. He's a former 1:42 800m runner who is struggling to break 57 and he feels like he needs to make excuses for why he's running slower. And imo it's wrong to just tell his audience that he's healthier now and that he lifts more which is why he's slower. But the intro to the video is talking about how much more explosive he feels then he goes out in a 14 for his first 100m and still commentates like he might have a chance lol. It was clickbait, many viewers can't extrapolate his 100m splits and he didn't even allude to being too slow until he's like halfway done with his *voice over*. 1. Title: best 400m he's ever run 2. Intro is about feeling more explosive than ever and trying to beat his best time 3. During the race he only says he won't beat it until it's glaringly obvious 4. Afterwards he says it's okay he didn't because he feels physically healthier than when he trained a lot which is fine but it contradicts the whole first half of his video. All I'm saying is he should just own it and say he doesn't really run much and he has perfect reason not to. It's annoying to see him pussy footing around the fact that he can barely hold his mile pace for 400m and try to excuse himself
@insyw
@insyw 3 жыл бұрын
@@nc8186 He is also taking into account his weight and the fact that he has retired. Him saying it was his best mile was him meaning he felt that he worked the hardest and overcame some obstacles such as his gain of weight.
@iangarza990
@iangarza990 3 жыл бұрын
@@nc8186 damn...
@steyn5511
@steyn5511 3 жыл бұрын
Next video: "I'm competing in the 400m sprint at the Olympic Games!!"
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
ha! I would get my butt kicked..even in my prime!!! :D
@darrenbarr4068
@darrenbarr4068 3 жыл бұрын
Next video: “I win a gold medal and break the world record by 30 whole seconds at the Olympic Games!!”
@alexanderhansen6134
@alexanderhansen6134 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds Why would they be faster? Pretty obvious why! They would run for their lifes, because a Bison is trying to catch them!😄
@johmcg64
@johmcg64 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds why
@asahamada6403
@asahamada6403 3 жыл бұрын
Win or lose everyone's going home with a free pack of Run Gum
@moparsteve8704
@moparsteve8704 3 жыл бұрын
Nick, I'm a DII Assistant XC Coach. We're currently meeting with different running professionals weekly via zoom to help keep our team motivated since our conference decided not to allow us to race this semester. We would love to have you as a guest!
@BernieYoda
@BernieYoda 3 жыл бұрын
I’m an 800m runner myself. I’ll never go to the Olympics, but your videos motivate me to train even harder!
@patrickhealey2623
@patrickhealey2623 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, Nick! I ran a 400m PR on the track last summer in 62.9, but I'm also 46 years old. Trying to crack that elusive 60 sec barrier. Not bad for a marathoner.
@carsongambaro
@carsongambaro Жыл бұрын
Keep going Patrick, if you haven’t gotten there already! I hope to be in sub 60 shape into my 50’s once I get to that point in my life.
@codycornell2212
@codycornell2212 3 жыл бұрын
Part of me wanted you to have been secretly training hard for the 400m (sprint reps, lactic acid tolerance workouts, etc) in addition to the lifting, and have you drop a 47 low lmao
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
lol that would be a TOUGH combo!
@ahmedhatim4171
@ahmedhatim4171 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that there are no dislikes is insane!
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE MY SUBSCRIBERS!!!
@luthersimiyu3965
@luthersimiyu3965 3 жыл бұрын
Haah you jinxed it mate
@prestonrichardson7894
@prestonrichardson7894 3 жыл бұрын
Especially since he click baited us😂😂😂
@xoxohonesty
@xoxohonesty 3 жыл бұрын
223.
@simonalcroft7897
@simonalcroft7897 3 жыл бұрын
“My best 400m is 10 seconds faster, but that was my best 400m that I’ve ever run”. 🤨🧐
@JoeMac1983
@JoeMac1983 3 жыл бұрын
He didn't say "fastest", he said "best", which is purely subjective.
@joys8634
@joys8634 3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeMac1983 delusional lmao. no one cares about pound 4 pound strength in running lol. only boxing and weightlifting
@JoeMac1983
@JoeMac1983 3 жыл бұрын
@@joys8634 When you grow up and get to be an old dude like Nick and I, you'll be pumped to run 85% as well as you did in your prime.
@joys8634
@joys8634 3 жыл бұрын
@@JoeMac1983 doesn't change my statement lmao. If I became obese and said this 57 sec 400m was my greatest run it would be laughable.
@JoeMac1983
@JoeMac1983 3 жыл бұрын
@@joys8634 If I could run a 57 right now I'd be on top of the world. Heck, if I ran a 65 I'd be pumped. In fact, considering how busy I am with work, the 20 lbs I've gained since college track, an online business, 2 side hustles, 2 kids, a wife, and my addiction to diet pop, I'd say that anything sub 70 for the 400m would be my best run at that distance ever. Doesn't change my original statement either that "best" is subjective.
@bethhillman9222
@bethhillman9222 3 жыл бұрын
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thanks for inspiring Nick! I'm 21 and only recently got into running, but have found it as such a stress reliever and great workout! 🏃🏽‍♀️ love your videos, make running fun
@bethhillman9222
@bethhillman9222 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you show no matter what age you can get into running
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect age to get into running! Wishing you MANY healthy miles!!!
@fighter-yo3di
@fighter-yo3di 3 жыл бұрын
Idea for video: Have a team of seekers and a team of runners. The runners have to run a certain distance in a time limit for example, a 5k in 30 minutes. Give the runners a little bit to start running and then the seekers chase them. You can have the seekers on bikes if you want too. If you get tagged, you’re out.
@pjrichfart1117
@pjrichfart1117 3 жыл бұрын
Nick was probably stuffing Run Gum in his face a minute before.
@ralphperez3696
@ralphperez3696 3 жыл бұрын
I ran a 4:40 mile in high school but I only weighed 130 at 5’5. Now I weigh 150 at 5’5 and I still cranked a 5:30. I can really relate to what you’re saying in this video. Although I’m heavier and slower, I feel healthier and in better overall condition than I ever have. I feel like I’m entering my physical prime soon. (I’m 20 years old now)
@Pallettown
@Pallettown 3 жыл бұрын
I never ran track before but decided to work on my 400m during Covid. I just set a PR of 56.69 this past weekend!
@xngaming5301
@xngaming5301 3 жыл бұрын
Hey! i do running too! as a 12 year old tho and my record is 1:05 for 400m and im training in my free time a lot! these videos of yours really motivate me!! thank you!
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you are enjoying the videos!! That is a great 400m time. Keep working hard!!
@xngaming5301
@xngaming5301 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds Thank youuu!
@DesiiBoy1705
@DesiiBoy1705 11 ай бұрын
I’m 13 and my record is 58
@al3isquick
@al3isquick 8 ай бұрын
​@CottonGD that's actually kinda tuff my pr when I was 15 was 56 😭
@djtrump4988
@djtrump4988 3 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this beast of a man run a 400 while eating out of a tub of ice cream Life's good
@ludwigvanbeethoven5435
@ludwigvanbeethoven5435 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Nick, another great video. I love the diversity of your content. I just wanted to say thank you as over this past year I’ve really got it to running and your channel has really boosted me. Thanks Nick!
@AgentSliderZero
@AgentSliderZero 3 жыл бұрын
Nice run Nick, looked strong! I bet there's a 54-55 in that beautiful body if you do a few race pace interval workouts leading up to the next 400m trial! As a fellow runner who challenges many distances I find 400-1600m trial performance gets a huge boost with a few specific practice sessions within the week or so. (Priming the systems for the performance etc)
@bearobama755
@bearobama755 3 жыл бұрын
You should do a video where you have people guess something (like a topic) and if they get it wrong they have to run a certain distance, and or a certain time.
@mmgaitan243
@mmgaitan243 3 жыл бұрын
Being an 800m Runner myself I’m curious to what kind of weight lifting you did. But man Nick will always be an inspiration.
@drewh1901
@drewh1901 3 жыл бұрын
It may not be the best 400 he’s ever run but it’s the best 400 he’s ever run.
@ThePhobiaCrew
@ThePhobiaCrew 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 26 years old and in high school I ran 49.34 400m. My dream is to get a sub 48 time. I have been smoking heavily the last few years and totally physically inactive I am unsure if I could ever get back into the shape I was in in high school. I’m partially concerned that some of the internal damage I’ve down to my body may be permanent. Regardless I’ll begin running soon and get on a work out regiment. I’ll keep track of my progress. Wish me luck.
@zber9043
@zber9043 3 жыл бұрын
At 26 you’ve got time. You can be near your best up until 33. It will take you 3 years to get back to your best. It will be a marathon effort to turn yourself back into a 400 sprinter. But you can do it! Speed comes back more quickly than the speed endurance though so be patient and keep at it.
@troliskimosko
@troliskimosko 3 жыл бұрын
How’s it coming along?
@frasermorris4434
@frasermorris4434 3 жыл бұрын
Come in from training and there’s a video I didn’t think I’d see
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's a surprise Monday vid!
@frasermorris4434
@frasermorris4434 3 жыл бұрын
Nick Symmonds it’s a surprise I would take any day of the week
@FloggingDrop
@FloggingDrop 3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Germany. Awesome performance. I started running regularly in May this year. I improved my time for 400m from 1:48 to 1:17 and I hope in 2021 i could reach 1:10. I will work for that goal! 🏃‍♂️ Keep going with your contant, it's great to see your passion for running 👍🏻 *one day later ... I improved my personal best by two seconds to 1:15 🤟🏻
@annikaklnk
@annikaklnk 3 жыл бұрын
FloggingDrop glad I am not the only German being in love with his videos...
@bjrnjensen7074
@bjrnjensen7074 3 жыл бұрын
As long as you`re having FUN- that`s what matters. I ran a 400m in training (alone) this summer in 1:04. I am 52 yrs old, and 191/98kg. Which is 10kg more than me as a 20year old. My best discipline was the triple jump, so I don`t really have the stamina for the 400. But I still enjoy running! Grüsse aus Oslo
@RedFire-mc8ne
@RedFire-mc8ne 3 жыл бұрын
Did my first ever race which was a 400m on 59.55 with a 200m in 27,i was kinda lactic on the last 100m... 😂 Love this vidéo!
@hanphilnoffz8827
@hanphilnoffz8827 3 жыл бұрын
Lol I do 27s 3 200 workout with 7 minute rest struggle doing sub 60 400 and im not on running shape
@MichaelDeLaRosa
@MichaelDeLaRosa 3 жыл бұрын
I totally feel this I’ve gained 20 22-25 pounds over the last 3 years and primarily just do shorts sprints. I use to run the Quarter low 50’s When I weighed 140 ish. But right now I can crank a 55 with no 400n training. I say I haven’t fallen off too bad.
@jacksoneurek6975
@jacksoneurek6975 3 жыл бұрын
I put on about 20 pounds in my first couple of months as a college freshman sprinter, actually think the weight has created more momentum and speed for myself. Went from 138 to currently 157
@paulhaws4910
@paulhaws4910 3 жыл бұрын
Love your discussion about weight and running (could be applied to all athletic pursuits though)! Healthy weight has to be the most effective weight to maintain for life balance, and especially for keeping amateurs like most people watching this motivated through the years!
@olskeezy6673
@olskeezy6673 3 жыл бұрын
So basically what i took away is if I gain 10 seconds on my mile its my new pr
@MrJonjoe1977
@MrJonjoe1977 11 ай бұрын
57 seconds is still shifting so well done! Love your enthusiasm even though your no longer competing at the top level.
@standalonejd
@standalonejd 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely love this vid Nick! Thank you for posting this great topic. As I've gotten older (in my 40's now) it's been way harder to keep the weight down. ESPECIALLY during this pandemic, my wife and I have enjoyed our wine just a little too often now! lol Fantastic 400 by the way, hell ya man.
@ashg9023
@ashg9023 3 жыл бұрын
The extra muscle definitely helped me. I used to run regional 8 and 4 and as I got older the extra mass definitely gave me quicker starts. At 29 I ran a 53s 400.
@chasemcfarland8085
@chasemcfarland8085 3 жыл бұрын
Hi nick I hope you see this, I run the 800 also and I was undefeated in my season, you inspire me.
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
INCREDIBLE!!! Keep up the great work.
@chasemcfarland8085
@chasemcfarland8085 3 жыл бұрын
Nick Symmonds thanks your amazing
@IBXRunning
@IBXRunning 3 жыл бұрын
Really loved that you talked a lot about race weight. Running youtube channels don't usually do that! Great info!
@eliblock3555
@eliblock3555 3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos and have been watching for a couple months now, I’m running cross country and track in high school and you’re keeping me motivated at the end of my season.
@BigCamGod
@BigCamGod 3 жыл бұрын
His time was 57.21 3:14 start of 400m 4:20 finish of 400m 5:28 shows the time
@anthonyshelton2312
@anthonyshelton2312 3 жыл бұрын
wouldn't that make it about 1:06.
@BigCamGod
@BigCamGod 3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyshelton2312 yeah ig so
@BigCamGod
@BigCamGod 3 жыл бұрын
@@anthonyshelton2312 and at the end he takes away the timer
@devinparks6266
@devinparks6266 3 жыл бұрын
Slow motion effects
@laurynrobertson220
@laurynrobertson220 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I do track to and my fastest time for the 400m is a 1:07 I'm 12 years old and I practice with my dad in my free time but I also run for a track team.
@ciciselfcare7916
@ciciselfcare7916 3 жыл бұрын
You're fast! Keep it up im sure one day you'll be one of the people young people look up to!
@Smiles000
@Smiles000 3 жыл бұрын
Damn your hella fast
@leenabuhijleh9035
@leenabuhijleh9035 3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome considering your only 12, keep up the great work and you might even end up in the olympics!
@bh1775
@bh1775 3 жыл бұрын
47.4 for anybody wondering earlier 😎
@jessietankersley8308
@jessietankersley8308 3 жыл бұрын
I want tell y'all my story so ya my family has 13 kids and they all ran when I was younger I always wanted to run and I hope to be a olympian like nick you have inspired me since I started watching your video I have Met so many Olympics Like Jenny Simpson And Melissa Bishop and many more but by far you are my favorite and Jim Ryan is my family's friend I love and I hope you run in the Olympic again my family is a big fan pls like my comment so I can be a Olympic like you hope y'all have a great day.
@martinwright9639
@martinwright9639 3 жыл бұрын
I'm 1,79 m (5'10.5'') and I feel fat if I'm over 150 lbs. I feel my best at around 140 lbs. I used to weigh around 175-180 lbs when I was younger and into weight lifting. Now I'm a long distance runner.
@Olidoesart
@Olidoesart 3 жыл бұрын
There was this girl in a 800m meet that went out and sprinted and had a 28 sec 200m it was so crazy
@ReformedFate
@ReformedFate 3 жыл бұрын
I weighed 136-140 lbs while running track/XC in highschool. Stopped running and lifted all the time, reached 205 lbs. Last year I started running again and am now to 170 lbs!
@mtk-mtukalor5233
@mtk-mtukalor5233 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick. Sorry to ask you this: You have been able to run a 800m in 1'59''9 lately. Then, wouldn't you be able to run a 400m in 52 or 53 seconds these days?
@ptnose
@ptnose 3 жыл бұрын
Tbh I found it weird too, he even ran a sub 52 8 months ago
@connormcateer5186
@connormcateer5186 3 жыл бұрын
Weight lifting definitely helps with that speed and power, managed to hit 39s for 300m but I mostly run xc, hard to find that ideal weight to keep my strength and endurance
@katewilkinson3640
@katewilkinson3640 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see Nick still in great form after a full career!!
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Kaz!!
@aresmars2003
@aresmars2003 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the perspective. If you optimize a single parameter (time), you have a chance to be a world champion like Nick, but you may not be in best overall fitness and health, and for runners low racing weight is king, while your body and mind can handle that. For the rest of us as well, we all have choices to optimize more than just a best possible time.
@aresmars2003
@aresmars2003 3 жыл бұрын
For myself, I reflect I ran some of my best 10 mile to half marathon races in my 40s where I was limping within 5-15 minutes of finishing, overused muscles tightening up, so I knew there were tradeoff for glory. If I did more strength training, perhaps I would have been minutes slower, but I could have felt better at the end.
@AllBubbledUpp
@AllBubbledUpp 3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great videos!! I love watching them and I’m always excited to see the notification when you post!
@dcharltonjudges5320
@dcharltonjudges5320 3 жыл бұрын
Nick, Can you do an all out 1500 meters race vs subscribers? I'm one of your subscribers!!!
@ericschill842
@ericschill842 3 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't plug run gum before you started!!
@carsonhauch2094
@carsonhauch2094 3 жыл бұрын
HI NICK I LOVE THE VIDS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP ON WEDNESDAY FOR XC AND IM HYPED
@AllenaRowland
@AllenaRowland 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!🏃‍♀️
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
GOOD LUCK!!!!
@carsonhauch2094
@carsonhauch2094 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Love the running community 🤪😝
@Gab_rotibackflip
@Gab_rotibackflip 3 жыл бұрын
I realise that nick hasn't ran a 4x100 metre relay please make a video on this after this global pandemic
@Thunderstick-y8h
@Thunderstick-y8h 3 жыл бұрын
I m 48 and interested in training for 400 meters , I ran 58 seconds at 210 lbs when I was 19.....only training for football.......I weigh about the same now (208 lbs )and have no lower body injuries whatsoever. I wonder if I have a chance running that time again ? I’ve spent the last 3 years only training for kickboxing and jujutsu. I m awaiting minor surgery on my hand and can’t work and have nothing else to do.
@timroden6617
@timroden6617 3 жыл бұрын
Nice. My best 400 was a 60 on a 4x400 relay in a summer track meet I was talked into doing. I did put in a 63 on the first lap of a 1500 race in college. Right now I don't think I can beat 90 and I am 80 lbs heavier and 38 years older. If I can get back down to 185 I might try and see if I can go under 90. Nice to see you still challenging yourself.
@jetkyle9490
@jetkyle9490 3 жыл бұрын
Claim your "here within 10 minutes ticket right here"
@eggobeast1268
@eggobeast1268 3 жыл бұрын
barely
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for turning on notifications!!!
@jacob1tabor
@jacob1tabor 3 жыл бұрын
i placed 3rd and ran 56.7 with a strained achilles, i am a freshman in hs
@miroofficial208
@miroofficial208 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you symmonds for the book , it's for free and i'm very happy to dawnload it 💗
@jesusjordan1574
@jesusjordan1574 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being an inspiration!! This is the closest I've gotten to Track and Field! Thank you!
@paultoy9611
@paultoy9611 3 жыл бұрын
To me Bison this was your only weakness that kept you from the apex of the world in your event.Your heart and desire were never in question.
@cowboysnrl5173
@cowboysnrl5173 3 жыл бұрын
Hey nick, i have been watching your chanel for a long time and i have stated to run track and i am enjoying it. everyday i tell myself i need to be the bison. and i have been telling my family about you and they are say i think he might be your idol.
@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 3 жыл бұрын
This is what I've been telling my runner friend, in the end, lifting weights will actually improve their performance
@yourunclemaurice6234
@yourunclemaurice6234 3 жыл бұрын
With how well rounded you are, I could see you competing in the decathlon.
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
That would be SO MUCH FUN!! And also a great video ;)
@richardhkirkando
@richardhkirkando 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds Dan & Dave style
@danielperez-gonzalez877
@danielperez-gonzalez877 3 жыл бұрын
@@nicksymmonds Might need to practice pole vault
@reall6229
@reall6229 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know how mid and long distance runner have so much weight, I’m 5’9 and I’ve been stuck between 125 and 130 and can never go above or below those weights whether in offseason or mid season or whenever!
@bigbattenberg
@bigbattenberg 8 ай бұрын
Same here. Ultimate hardgainer. I do calisthenics three times a week but I've been within a bandwidth of a few kilos all my adult life. At 50 I'm now around 63,5 kg (@178 cm) which is almost as heavy as I have ever been!
@totallyraw1313
@totallyraw1313 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back, Nick! Hope you're doin swell man!
@WatcherofVideosSometimes
@WatcherofVideosSometimes 3 жыл бұрын
As a distance runner I can only watch with a jealous gaze. Couldn't dream of that sort of pace.
@hikerboater
@hikerboater 3 жыл бұрын
I presently have the WL time in the 400m in the M60 age group. I ran 57 indoor in March, hoping to go 56 outdoor season, maybe 55. In regard to body weight for optimum performance for older sprinters, here it is: Whatever you weighed at your peak athletic period as a youth, for most age 18-mid 20s, at age 50, 60+ you should weigh at or slightly LESS than you weighed then. Why? Because at 50,60+ you can not build muscle or recover at the same rate as a late teens - early 20s athlete. SO, in order to obtain the best strength to weight ratio for optimum race performance as an athlete especially 55+ ...weigh less than you did as a college athlete and lift, train your ass off. I weighed 143 as a region champion HS sprinter, I weigh 137 now at almost age 61, and I'm crushing my workouts, less aches and pains than I had when I weighed just 6 lbs more. Surviving 400m training is everything, and a lighter body weight will get you that.
@Coltrain-qz5gl
@Coltrain-qz5gl 3 жыл бұрын
I pulled a 55.41 which is .77 faster than I did last season. I’m also racing at my heaviest ever at 76.3kg. I’m 5’9 which puts my bmi at 25.2. When I did my 48 in high school. I was 63kg which is also the same weight I ran my 2:56 marathon four years ago. Am a 36 year old sloth myself but keep on chugging away. I hope to break 50 again one day. The Freelap timing system is good for helping push. Also want to break 11 for the 100 again. Never made it to the Olympics as burnt out young but could still make it in World masters.
@thelegends222
@thelegends222 3 жыл бұрын
watching nick symmonds new video>Going to xc practice 😂
@wetbread2001
@wetbread2001 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna be healthier, but I just can’t find the motivation to keep grinding out workouts - if I stop for 1 day, I stop for 3 weeks. I hate it
@michaelmayers3622
@michaelmayers3622 3 жыл бұрын
Running form is much improved . U look smoother
@devsagarcrypto
@devsagarcrypto 3 жыл бұрын
This guy runs fast he should compete in olympics.
@Appaddict01
@Appaddict01 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@danielbriel3622
@danielbriel3622 3 жыл бұрын
My PB on a 400m is 56.9 I am 15 years old. I feel like I should be quicker, but I can be if I practise hard every day. 2021 Interhigh is coming up. Im practicing daily, and I want to run 400m on Interhigh under 54 alteast.
@baltogomez4142
@baltogomez4142 3 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’5 and my personal best in the 400m is 50.00 on point. Nick you think I’ll be able to go break the records? I believe I can.
@AllenaRowland
@AllenaRowland 3 жыл бұрын
If you work hard you absolutely can! See you at the Olympic final;)
@baltogomez4142
@baltogomez4142 3 жыл бұрын
Ally JR I’ll see you there
@rooodddd9877
@rooodddd9877 3 жыл бұрын
I hope I went to America one day and meet you nick your really good human keep going god blas you ❤️❤️
@Jackson_graddy
@Jackson_graddy 3 жыл бұрын
Nick should do a progress report on gymshark
@maty5497
@maty5497 3 жыл бұрын
I broke my foot three weeks ago but already miss track so much. So I am binge watching Nick's videos lol.
@kylesheehan7504
@kylesheehan7504 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job Nick!! Always impressed with the content man!!! Keep it up!!
@manzell
@manzell 3 жыл бұрын
47-something is no joke. I'm kind of sad I retired before I was ever able to put on muscle - I was 6'1" 140lbs when I finished college and got down to like 49.3 which I was pretty happy with but 47 is *really* saying something.
@spmarei
@spmarei 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about training for 400, just for myself
@brandonwhite9270
@brandonwhite9270 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not a sprinter, so I don’t run the 400m. But I am proud to brag that I ran a 17:12 3 mile (I’m 15 years old, and that 3 mile time was on a 10k) and a personal mile of 5:18
@keithwinnett7747
@keithwinnett7747 3 жыл бұрын
Nick, I have an idea for a race. Start with a number of runners, say 50 for example. The number can be whatever. Every minute, the person who is in last place is eliminated from the race. Keep running until 1 person is left.
@davidlilly1000
@davidlilly1000 3 жыл бұрын
That's incredible. I'd always try for a consistent 1:30 400, for a 6 minute mile. Usually came just barely beating that 6 minute time, I think my best is 5:56.
@lifeofmaru6422
@lifeofmaru6422 3 жыл бұрын
This is why sprinters look healthier than long distance runners.
@nicksymmonds
@nicksymmonds 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. I am certainly healthier now than I was as a pro runner.
@gorytv9847
@gorytv9847 3 жыл бұрын
Defends how you define healthy
@emmettmcgrath4871
@emmettmcgrath4871 3 жыл бұрын
Pro distance runners are very skinny, but not necessarily bc they run distance. A lot of them would still be super thin if they sprinted/lifted bc of genetics
@MrMusic238
@MrMusic238 3 жыл бұрын
​@@emmettmcgrath4871 yep, at the top level of any sport, you get the specific body type that is suited to that sport. I think that's why if you're serious about a career in sports it's good to be guided by your body type. If you're 5'5 at stocky, there's not much point in aspiring to be an olympic rower for example.
@quinnsullivan1413
@quinnsullivan1413 3 жыл бұрын
@@emmettmcgrath4871 yeah they are skinny but I don't think it is just genetics as a long distance runner myself and knowing runners that are 250 mile runners it is just that they are usually trying to cut down on that weight but they can get like body builder big.
@Sophia-ht2dd
@Sophia-ht2dd 3 жыл бұрын
YESSIR NIIICCCKKKKK I’m sooo excited
@bennettphillips3040
@bennettphillips3040 3 жыл бұрын
Nick symmonds the 🐐 back with another video
@nolanventi5057
@nolanventi5057 3 жыл бұрын
hi nick love the video thanks for making a video and also i enjoyed the sharks and monos my dog wyatt just died and i really loved him and now i have this video to cheer me up thanks nick your the best
@ja_diaz1005
@ja_diaz1005 3 жыл бұрын
Love every video
@closmasmas9080
@closmasmas9080 3 жыл бұрын
Can you talk about how you actually lost the weight during champion season? How did you prevent muscle loss? Over what period did you lose the weight?
@akshaykrishna8794
@akshaykrishna8794 3 жыл бұрын
Nick, please post your gym work out video
@Lucas-ss3bs
@Lucas-ss3bs 3 жыл бұрын
Keep making those great videos👍
@KevinArantes
@KevinArantes 3 жыл бұрын
dude, what a strong message. Thx
@joefrisbie2036
@joefrisbie2036 3 жыл бұрын
This shows you why I love track and field. This is a world-class runner who was known for his finish. Yet for his event the 800 and even the 1500/ mile a 47.6 is just agonizingly slow. Most of his competitors could run that without breaking a sweat with PR of 45.5 or better. This may also explain why in championship races he was always just so close.
@thomasmckenzie4584
@thomasmckenzie4584 3 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. Most of these world class 800 guys are running 45 for a 400. If Nick could've run somewhere in the 45's, who knows what his 800 time would've been. Nonetheless, 1:42 is a spectacular time that only a few dozen people have ever run.
@kunalchettribasnet7542
@kunalchettribasnet7542 3 жыл бұрын
Always waiting for your video's. Quiet entertaining 🔥. Lots of love from Nepal .
@neilhutchison7561
@neilhutchison7561 3 жыл бұрын
Always great videos. Thank you Nick.
@Qwarkis
@Qwarkis 3 жыл бұрын
5:10 Yeez Nick what the hell is that vein on your neck.? It's massive!
@brandonousley3798
@brandonousley3798 3 жыл бұрын
Next vid idea murph challenge 1 mile 100 pull ups 200 push ups then 300 squats the another mile. I have to do it for my next soccer season and I wanted to know how hard it was
@abnrangerjapo
@abnrangerjapo 3 жыл бұрын
1:00. Absolutely flawless form!!!
@novennelagua3151
@novennelagua3151 3 жыл бұрын
My best 400m time was 58sec when I was 16yrs Even though I train twice a week only back then
@beyond.limits1
@beyond.limits1 3 жыл бұрын
Nick I ran a 400 meter in practice last week and I pr with a 67 when my best was a 74
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