The Most Money I Ever Made in One Race

[@NickSymmondsToo]

Believe me, I know just how fortunate I am to have had a long and profitable pro running career! I try to give back to the running community with these videos and by giving away a pair of running shoes every week. To enter for a chance to win a pair, simply follow me on Instagram here instagram.com/nicksymmonds

[@MiguelLopez-ll4in]

How should I train for a marathon?

[@NickSymmondsToo]

@@MiguelLopez-ll4in there are a TON of marathon training programs out there! Check out soundrunning.run

[@dominicbehar4322]

How difficult is it to get sponsored by Nike or other brands?

[@NickSymmondsToo]

@@dominicbehar4322 very, very difficult. Pretty much impossible without an agent.

[@randomburner3926]

Nick you’re so arrogant we get it you had a good running career. “TwELve YeArs oF mAkiNG moNEy aS a PRo ruNnEr”

[@stt5v2002]

I once won a community 5k race and received a $50 gift card to a local running store. The race only cost $25 to enter, so that was pretty sweet. And they had bagels and juice too.

[@Chezitss]

😂

[@gavrikss]

Whar was your result?

[@dylanfritz3048]

More than nick made in the Olympics tbf

[@gageplughoff2862]

That’s awesome hro

[@astrospeedcuber]

@@dylanfritz3048 OMG YES

[@samharper2175]

I ran a 2x 50mile ultras and got a piece of wood.

[@jerryduffin1358]

90k for one race? Holy crap, I’d pay 50$ just to race

[@nobleboutin7808]

Love this man! You can’t name another runner in the game who goes out of their way to be so honest and transparent about every aspect of pro running! Thank you Nick!

[@lexyoung7575]

Dude you gotta post these to Spotify as podcasts. Or just start podcasting, love all the great advice and info!!

[@nathankoroush7918]

Yes, I could listen to him on the regular telling stories and giving advice.

[@imafork4526]

I bet he's made even more money from RUN GUM sales. Anyhow props to you 👏

[@NickSymmondsToo]

You would be correct :D

[@crosslink1493]

With all due respect to Bolt, I'd put Edwin Moses up against Usain Bolt, adjusting Moses' income for inflation. The finances were a little bit complicated back then (more so than what Nick mentions in this video), but he was so dominant in the 400IH, and no slouch in the open 400m, so any time he showed up for a meet he'd attract a crowd. I used to attend the Mt. SAC Relays (Pomona, Calif) every year and you noticed how much bigger the crowds were at that meet when he was entered.

[@Appaddict01]

Cross Link That’s going to be Erriyon Knighton in a few years. Mu and McLaughlin, too.

[@KAyLA_K]

This is so interesting!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@martins3090]

I know a pro women rower who made 16$ from Olimpics.

[@lutlut350]

Thousand?

[@jackb5142]

@@lutlut350 probably I doubt she made only 16 dollars

[@onnih4482]

It was 16 dollars, Nick said in the video you make very little money from Olympics if you're not a medalist

[@bernarjayjackson2003]

Is this the founder of run gum?😳😳

[@NickSymmondsToo]

one of them!! :D

[@Withthewithout]

YEAAAH BABY!

[@nikolaisosa4512]

Maybe I’m not sure

[@alexbelzer8512]

elite level wall decor but i cannot get over how crooked it is lmaoo

[@NickSymmondsToo]

lol yeah I should prob straighten that

[@fenetic1795]

Usain Bolt is the highest paid athlete in track and field ever!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

I believe it!!

[@kyllianvanleeuwen8835]

Also one of the most iconic ones, so that'd make sense

[@andyolsen4517]

No way - shock and horror

[@JOHNSTONPA]

No shit

[@pablosanchez108]

Also one of the most underpaid if you look at the specifics

[@JV-jf6qv]

Wow track athletes aren’t paid nearly as much as other sports. Yet you have to work harder. Much respect to all track athletes. 😬

[@jokerman19]

Yep gotta do it for the love and not the money.

[@queencool710]

Why would you assume that track athletes work harder than other athletes??

[@josiahmatson4457]

@@queencool710 well think about it, sport like football (soccer) proffessionals do around 3-4 training sessions a week and 1 game, thats 5 sessions overall a week, runners have to run 7 times a week, putting in more work, only to be paid less than %10 what the best football players get

[@fenetic1795]

Oh my goodness nick is so active in the comment section.

[@Harry-ff2us]

I like how this is one of the few comments he didn’t respond to 😆

[@NickSymmondsToo]

I try to be!!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

@@Harry-ff2us on it :D

[@gcsumat7900]

@@NickSymmondsToo Give him 1:43-1:45 to reply.

[@anubhavsharma1604]

Hey Nick i still remember that race of yous in which rudisha broke the wr and even you still lost that race but the way you came back from last to 5 position was really comendable

[@bradleyb6128]

WOOOH another Nick Symmonds video! HOW ARE YOU NICK!?

[@NickSymmondsToo]

feeling good today!! How are you?

[@billowen3285]

Good thanks Nick

[@kpk33x]

I won $20 gift card for an age group win in a 5k once. The entry fee was $10 but also got a t-shirt and a free breakfast. I was also paid once to sub in a hockey game, so I am a pro in 2 sports just like Bo Jackson lol. My friend had about 2 or 2.5 years about 20 years back when he was sponsored (free shoes and gear) and he picked up a couple grand per year running/winning races in the mid Atlantic. He ran a 4:13 mile and 14:45 for 5k. Obviously you can't live on that, so that combined with his legs breaking down took him out. But he was 15-20 seconds too slow in the mile and a minute or so slow in 5K to get to where Nick was.

[@maxwellkuzara4275]

Would love the video breaking down how much you made over your entire 12 year career!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

gotta pull some tax returns to figure that one out!

[@benthebear8537]

103 seconds and walk away with 90k. What a champ.

[@jesusjordan1574]

That's so cool! I hope one day I can be like you! You're my #1 inspiration! Thank you!! Keep on doing what you do!

[@Nahulanham]

I've won first class blue ribbons for winning Master's in the 100 meter races when I was in early seventies and now that I'm in my late seventies I'm much faster and in better shape. I won them at Hayward Field. I probably run a 12:30 100 meter now at 78.

[@pokemoncollectibles2192]

Awesome story! Always look forward to your videos! 🙏🏼👌🏼👊🏼

[@destroybo2000]

Runners are way underpaid. Maybe the community would be bigger if pay was higher

[@erickhan6349]

yeah too bad most ppl dont follow running other than major breakthroughs like the sub 2 hour marathon

[@parkerbrady2617]

Unfortunately it kind of works the other way around. The bigger the community the higher the pay. Not enough people tune in or follow running as closely as other major sports. I wish this wasn’t the case but sadly it is.

[@scottgilmour749]

@@parkerbrady2617 in that vain, I remember Michael Johnson saying outside his home city he was recognised far more in Europe than he was in the States

[@nathankoroush7918]

Money corrupts, always.

[@James-dg5xv]

@@scottgilmour749 sweden

[@komorebi_5549]

Interesting to hear what you said in this vid! You'd think that the Olympics would have big appearance fees but I guess not, though it makes sense that only the medalists get paid big bucks. It also makes sense that something like the World Championships are what you made the most money in.

[@jadestarbird6155]

You’re awesome! I found your channel a while ago and have been loving your videos.

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thanks for watching!!

[@ryancoleyTurkey]

Great video Nick!

[@nathanielling6508]

Mad hustle Nick!! Respect all the way from Singapore :-))

[@SK-je3wb]

I didn’t think I had ocd until I realized how much the crooked photos on the wall is bugging me! Great video though!

[@eliotp631]

This dude is so cool and genuine:)

[@pranavbhargava8541]

thanks for making these videos man

[@loganseaburg8041]

Absolutely love this channel!!

[@toddreeves2903]

You seem like a really cool dude. I enjoy all of your content. Keep it up!

[@LiamK_255]

U have really cool vids. Keep it up! :)

[@Mr_Sprite]

The 7 people who disliked didn’t get payed for running 😂

[@malthelangergaard9474]

Great video Nick, thanks for sharing! Would love to hear how much money you made in your carrer.

[@ThatRunningGuy]

Thanks for sharing this Nick👍

[@benpiekarz]

cant wait for the total pro earnings vid!

[@MrCJCalvert]

This is so interesting I never knew half of what you’ve shared in this video

[@hennievermaak3073]

Love the content!!!

[@xxsnottytissuexxoo3962]

do a vid where you run an all out race in jumping spikes😂😂

[@edcctf]

Just out of curiosity I did a little math.... $90,000 for 1:43 would come out to $3,146,853.10/hr. Not bad!! You should have run the marathon! ;)

[@jasonthedream]

In my Top 10 favorite channels. (Both of yours). I'm really proud of the work you're putting in to build up and inspire others. I love running and it's something I want more people to love also, so what you are doing means a lot to me.

[@aarondavis6155]

That photo on the back wall looks sweet. Can you show it or post the full pic on Instagram at some point?

[@kassios9277]

How many pairs of shoes do you actually wore in your whole career? 😂

[@NickSymmondsToo]

great question!! hundreds for sure. Prob not thousands.

[@basebasketball4all]

I'd say at least 3 pairs... probably

[@goldenwestinvitational3113]

Favorite race - 2008 trials. had it on my DVR for a few years for inspiration for me and the kids I coach. Thanks for the awesome memories!

[@diogobarbedo6568]

Hi Nick! I'm a big fan of yours. I also practice athletics at distances of 400/800/1500 meters. Could you tell me if you sell your books to Portugal? I just really liked to read the tips and advice you give! Bye! You are a great inspiration to me!

[@johnshellenberg1383]

Glad to see people not griping or running down making that much money for a race. Many pro athletes (basketball, hockey, baseball, football) make millions per year. Pro track athletes that make real money are not that common, and the money pales in comparison with the others I mentioned. The level of training and dedication to the sport is not any less.

[@mattmoore7419]

You are an awesome runner!!!

[@podawe8051]

I love the authenticity of this channel. One of my biggest dreams was to be an Olympic track star one day, but now at least I can live vicariously through Nick's KZbin channel haha. Btw Nick I am curious about something I've heard about athletes getting post-Olympic depression. Many of them spend their entire life trying to make it to the Olympics and then once it's over after they've had their fame or lack thereof, they often fall into depression. Do you have any experience with that? I think a vid talking about this would be really interesting. Thanks love the channel!

[@sanki7087]

Hey Nick ! Please make a video on muscle pull & injuries . I'm suffering from groin muscle pull & don't know why the heck its not healing. I've took proper rest & proper medication but still its almost 7 weeks & its not healing🙁 And a lots of love from India ♥️🇮🇳

[@evandonahue5456]

I know that there is a pandemic going on but you should do a video with the athlete special. 😀

[@a3090102735]

I cannot hardly imagine how Olympics athletes could keep training everyday when they need to worry about moneys; From where I came from (China), Gov selects those top talents at a very young age and sponsors them to win the Olympics games

[@wizzard4813]

Nice Video. I Love it

[@thrasher4ever928]

hey nick, when you mentioned you learned stuff from the kenyans in toluca, what exactly did you learn? I'd be curious to know what a difference meeting them made on you :)

[@NickSymmondsToo]

mostly how to structure a day full of training. How to be able to double nearly every day.

[@thrasher4ever928]

@@NickSymmondsToo thank you! I appreciate that :D

[@Ashtonj7116]

Most I got paid was some muffins and a orange at the finish line

[@dragonsharker4793]

I’ve been training for about 3 months and have gotten my 5K from about 30 minutes to 19. I just wish I could make it to your races even though I wouldn’t even win the $100 lol

[@abhiramrustagi8456]

Man, he is an inspiration. Thank you sir!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thank you!

[@economicinfo823]

What’s the average amount you made per year? As a pro runner?

[@simpsimps553]

My favorite skilled runner

[@solareclipse9461]

How many races a year did you do typically?

[@quengmingmeow]

Nick: great info as always. You have a great balance between the informative vids and the entertainment vids. Keep it up!

[@MastersRunning]

I won a $50 bursary boost in highschool. That was my biggest and only payday in running. lol

[@economicinfo823]

How fast were you in high school? 400,800,1500 and what ever else you ran. I want to know the times (and beat them :)

[@ricklathem4210]

Very informative.

[@ppitu]

Already gave a like before watching

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thank you!!

[@can10runs53]

Same it’s a nick symmonds video so you already know it’s going to be a good video

[@roypatrick7801]

You should measure your stride and calculate how much money you make per step

[@HandelandJ]

I doubt Nick answers but if anyone knows I’m curious. Say you’re given $5,000-$10,000 in appearance fee money. Do you then use a portion of that to pay for your flight, hotel etc? Or does the meet, or your sponsor, pay for those typically?

[@kanishaktomar]

You just said in your previous video at 10:35 that you get paid to train full time? So whats that

[@stt5v2002]

As a professional runner, does it feel more like you are training to win money, or winning money to train?

[@HokieBrid]

Do certain races pay more money than others do based on popularity? I would say the big five that people watch are the 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600. Do people who excel in these events generally receive bigger pay days than people who win less popular events due to increased viewership? My former teammate Grant Holloway won gold in the 110m hurdle world championship. I wonder what kind of pay day he got from that

[@eabeab1938]

Was not surprised that you did not get prize money from Olympics, was surprised that World Championships DID give prize money.

[@chickennugget4607]

I’m watching this in school

[@alexg815]

same

[@timroden6617]

That is not a bad payday on a per-hour basis. For those of us who can't run a 1:43 800. You want to make money in sports? Be a referee or umpire. That is a good payday for those of us who don't have world-class speed.

[@crosslink1493]

Sounds somewhat like the Tour de France bicycle race riders. The winner doesn't get all that much in prize money, but the follow-on income from advertisers, sponsors, and appearance fees at events and other pro bicycle races is where you really bank those paydays. Its no wonder so many of those riders cheated in the past (and some still do) as the pay-off is so great. I've also heard Gene Simmons (the band KISS) mention their biggest income source over the years has been from marketing of 'KISS'-branded merchandise, not concert fees or record sales. Weird how the world works.

[@QuickWit04]

This was quite informative, Nick! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thanks for watching!

[@hasanozay827]

Hi Nick , i got a question for u . how and what we should eat before the race or competition which needs effort

[@gordonsu9363]

6:12 is what you came for

[@glasgowsblue29]

To save you time it was 90k, pretty mad

[@ziminhe2859]

Best KZbinr!!!!!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

I appreciate you saying that!!!

[@kylestephens9593]

So, Nick, ever thought about becomming a meet director?

[@jurrianvandervalk5021]

Hey Nick, great video! What do you think the 1st place won in that race? Just curious. Thanks!

[@NickSymmondsToo]

I would guess he might have actually made less. Depends on how his contract with Adidas was written.

[@djdiggerjonez4063]

Some corporate desk jockeys are making good money off the Olympic tickets, yet the athletes are not paid?

[@retrosource1954]

Nick should do a office tour 🤔

[@Regimeshifts]

I am shocked how little runners are paid!!! Its so much hard work. People get paid millions for rolling on the ground upon being touched with a finger on soccer fields

[@benjaminkuch2558]

The most money I ever made at a competition was 50€. At least it's something 😅

[@paveldatsyuk7175]

Maybe if you grab something very valuable and try it

[@rayleehunt1661]

Hey Nick I absolutely love all of your videos and you are very inspiring. But I have a question I have my national cross country meet coming up and am I suppose to be feeling really good on my runs and are they supposed to feel easy or is it okay that they still feel hard and I am tapering but how much should I be tapering? It is in one week.

[@NickSymmondsToo]

It's ok to feel a bit sluggish during a taper. Remember you want to taper volume, not intensity. I like a 10-14 taper typically.

[@rayleehunt1661]

Thank you so much Nick!

[@carsonzaremski]

If nick were paid at that rate but by the hour he’d have an annual income of 6.5 billion working 40 hours a week and 52 weeks a year

[@djdiggerjonez4063]

Imagine this guy got a bronze in London 2012, stacking racks.

[@guillermomarquina9917]

COME ON NICKK

[@guillermomarquina9917]

by the way how do you edit your videos, I mean which program do you use?

[@pvsoccer12]

6:11 - what you're here for

[@habibihat769]

Nick really weird question, but how did you deal with TFL pain as a runner.

[@S4Mistry]

6:15 the point

[@penguinmilkshake6257]

Hi Nick Simmons. Huge fan. I don’t know if you will read this but I wanted to know what do you think the hardest event in running is

[@NickSymmondsToo]

steeplechase.

[@penguinmilkshake6257]

@@NickSymmondsToo Thanks

[@penguinmilkshake6257]

For me it’s 400m hurdles or the 800

[@lmao7744]

As a fan of track and field, this really opened my eyes. Great video, as always

[@treshanfernando7162]

Nick Always helping out the youth, gotta love it

[@dejanjovanovic2298]

hey, Nick, what's that key on the wall behind you?

[@kaimacauley4951]

Nick you should start a track club!!

[@lh484]

How hard should I push my kids to run distance?

[@gcsumat7900]

Nick needs to be a commentator in Tokyo

[@DavidBoston464]

Well, dang, I've made a $150 from a local road race. You got me beat!