Paris Olympic Build: Begin Again (Episode 1)

Welcome to week 1 of my marathon build to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
In October 2023, I ran 2:08:00 at the Chicago marathon. Then, at the US Olympic Trials marathon in February 2024, I placed second and qualified for Team USA.
I will be racing the Olympic marathon at the Olympic games this summer in Paris. Join me during this training block as I prepare mentally and physically to compete on the biggest stage.
Strava:
5 Mile Tempo - / strava
Fatigued Mile Repeats - / strava
Long Run - / strava
ASICS Shoes:
Workout/Race Shoe (Metaspeed Sky Paris) - dub.sh/mmVpU5z
Daily Training Shoe (Novablast 4) - dub.sh/fc8DfBr
Long Run Shoe (Superblast) - dub.sh/fzNVIu6
0:00 Intro
3:00 5 Mile Tempo
10:00 Weight Lifting
11:42 Fatigued Mile Repeats
17:18 Afternoon Double
17:50 Home
18:15 Long Run
#Paris2024 #Olympics #MarathonTraining #Marathon #Athletics #RoadtoPAris #ASICS #Running

[@RunnerBoi]

Too many pros tend to abandon their YT channels, so I'm praying this one stays around. Def has a great grasp on production and what running fans *actually* wanna see in a training vid. Good stuff.

[@AndrewStorerDP]

We love ASICS for believing in content like this 🤘🏼

[@runnerhabs]

My favorite 30 year old ASICS sponsored athlete

[@_Clayton_Young_]

🤫 Don't tell Nico.

[@Davbaldwin1]

Blows my mind these guys can throw down so many multiple sub 5 minute miles . Amazing athletes.

[@demonater5185]

"I don't want Conner going faster than 5" Conner proceeds to zoom way faster than 5 immediately after starting Pros are just like us fr

[@michaelcaricoo]

Thanks for being so open with everything, it was the pep talk my achilles needed

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Of course. I feel yah! Those Achilles are so stubborn.

[@puppies4eva788]

Right! I’m struggling taking much needed time off , thinking I’m going to get out of shape when in reality, my body needs rest and not miles and miles on fatigued legs.

[@kraazycaasey]

Please tell me you plan on sharing your entire training build through Olympic race day. That would be game changing content. 🤓🤩

[@_Clayton_Young_]

That's the goal!

[@meangirlbecca]

Love this series! Will be following along every step of the way. Rooting for you Clayton and please stay healthy!!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thank you. Will do!

[@hornedfrog04]

Let's go, Clayton! Thanks for sharing the buildup with us. We were on the homestretch watching you and Conner at the trials, and couldn't be more excited for you both🏅

[@_Clayton_Young_]

So cool. Can we get a repeat?

[@Ambnt21]

Yes! Thank you! I was itching for more well produced content about your training. The raw, day to day will always keep me more invested in an athlete than any flashy short form content. Excited to see more Clayton, you have a solid team behind you

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Your welcome! Being this vulnerable with so much on the line and an unknown outcome can be tricky. But it will be worth it.

[@chen1172]

So happy you started a channel! 🎉🎉🎉

[@_Clayton_Young_]

More to come!

[@xtrekrex]

Usually I hate having music with training footage, but the music playing in the background during training really matches up well!

[@ap11895]

Babe wake up clayton young dropped a youtube video

[@OttoVogrincic]

Clayton showing us his road to Paris, I'm all for it!

[@colinjpoe74005]

This is awesome! Sad I just now stumbled upon it! Excited to watch the rest of the series!!

[@SpiritTheGhoul.]

Love seeing adam wood cameo during the long run

[@HouseOfShanks]

Love it, love how you feature all the athletes in the training group, regardless of sponsor, while still highlighting the ASICS athlete. Well done

[@TPSDmike]

Hard to beat Utah County road/trail network. Proud of you dudes! Thanks for the content.

[@sirbedivere5670]

Very cool to see an Olympic runner share his training progress. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFODRunner]

Yes! This is amazing content, thanks for sharing Clayton! Cant wait to follow the build to Paris! Coach's insights are a welcome watch too

[@felixkonradzimmermann6038]

Just came here because of a recommendation from the sagasu running channel. Really enjoyed the first episode and already subscribed 👍

[@DrewMartig]

Awesome, subbed - looking forward to the rest of the build

[@austinvaterlaus4265]

So fun to see and watch! Clayton is such an amazing individual 😊

[@dnolte220]

dang this was an awesome video. Thanks for putting it out!

[@jacobien8437]

thank you for the content!!

[@nameisjoey9985]

This is awesome! Looking forward to following along. This is the kind of running content I love to see ♥️

[@EighthLaneEndurance]

YES ! Stoked to tune in every week

[@Running_Revolution]

Awesome video!! I’m excited to follow your journey to the Olympics!

[@davidsawyer10]

This is really good stuff, man! Excited to follow along!

[@chriswilliams6495]

Ive got 3 pairs of Nikes and 3 pairs of Asics. Just bought the Paris metaspeeds for my next race because of the good things you've said about them as a sponsor!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Nice! I think they are pretty speedy. 😏

[@gregorywise8967]

Awesome vid. Some insane shots

[@milesmoerales]

Awesome !! Perfect video to watch with a morning coffee and for some motivation to get out the door 🙌🏽

[@crazy_killer9259]

This looked amazing 🔥. I'm gonna watch this week by week

[@523motorsports]

SO COOL! Thanks for these videos. Such an inspiration to get us runners pumped up!

[@boredlearntime]

Yesss! Can’t wait to watch your journey!

[@toddgarner2043]

Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing the journey with us!

[@SpencerMahon]

MY MAN! Glad to see you started a channel! Loved this

[@MatterofBased]

This is the content we need!!

[@maxr.3587]

Awesome content keep it up!

[@user-mf7gc9nu6o]

This was phenomenal

[@bretstevens262]

Great stuff Clayton! Keep getting after it! Go Clayton and Conner! Go USA!

[@anakkkk]

Loooove this video!! It’s just sooo good!! It makes me so happy and a bit emotional watching your journey! Thank you for sharing.

[@LinkletterRory]

Get this man a cup of coffee, he sounds so tired in these morning sessions 😜

[@runnerhabs]

I’m trying my best to get them a sip of coffee

[@_Clayton_Young_]

😂😂😂

[@maxscriptguru]

That park in the beginning of the video used to have an old replica of a pioneer era fort. But that park was right near the original site that the first settlers of Provo encamped at.

[@Sagradon]

This video was beautifully produced! Loved the Adam cameo. Super excited to see the rest leading up to Paris!

[@kennethmooreiii5509]

Loved this video! Can’t wait for more. USA 🇺🇸

[@j_turnbow]

Inspirational man! Thanks for sharing your journey 🇺🇸

[@jaymckown15]

Love it, Clayton! Keep sending it and stay healthy. Rooting for you!

[@calebcrossett6220]

Thank you for sharing your Olympic journey with all of us, keep up the hard work!

[@jdjdjdjd7575]

Thanks for sharing your gift with us Clayton + crew. God bless you all!

[@67kyoung]

Love the grit!

[@HerbertKrabel]

Great stuff

[@mzmdcm99]

Subscribed! Great content.

[@t.dasilva7491]

Just came home after doing a speed workout on the track . Thank you Clayton for sharing this journey , I can’t wait to see more 😁take care man !

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Awesome videos!!! Congrats and keep the workout. See you from Portugal

[@averagerunner_]

Wow Clayton Young on KZbin not on my bingo card this year but here for it.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Always full of surprises. 🙌🏼

[@enthalpy7679]

I was rooting for you at the trials, you and Connor are so inspiring to me as a distance athlete. You got this buildup on lock! 🔐

[@Stamcia]

First time here. Pleasure to watch the vid. Great atmosphere. I was visiting provo/ Herriman area last year and it's beautiful there. Good luck in preparation and stay healthy man

[@Klian159]

WOW!!! this is such a BEAUTIFUL Journey, absolutely Love it!!! I wish I could run with you guys one day ;0

[@chinpoeykhoo6261]

The pro athletes and videographer's work in this episode is absolutely stunning! Can't wait to see what they create next!

[@gcota5]

The running series I didn't knew I needed, yesirrr!!

[@Persistence_run_444]

Subscribed!

[@michelleberube2354]

Keep it up, Clayton! I love the little family dinner part. Ashley is an angel on earth!

[@ashleylarson7757]

You're so sweet! 🫶🏼

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Amen!

[@jameschaves5723]

Arguably the glue that’s holding everything together

[@audreyhigley856]

Ashley is such a wonderful woman. So glad you have her, Clayton!

[@diegoosalas]

Had to stop the treddy to comment how much I liked it! Keep em’ coming! I would love a big picture break down of how the 16wk block is structured to learn a bit more the science behind it.

[@distantlight4527]

Man - Ed seems awesome. Great video.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Big fan of Easy E.

[@peterw9721]

Much love! These guys are really hard workers and it shows!! Go USA!!!

[@YordaddyAlvarez44]

USA!🇺🇸

[@ChrisD1865]

Let’s go!!!

[@hummingbird9573]

Just heard about this on Nobody Asked Us podcast with Des and Kara. Cant wait to watch and continue til Paris.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Big Des and Kara fan here! I just started Des's book. So far so good! Thanks for watching.

[@geraldgarcia6746]

tooo fire

[@mikes7654]

Loved your video 😃👍🏃‍♂️.. . Just subscribed to your channel 👍👍. Looking forward to more, and I see where Utah is the #1 State in the US to live in.

[@YvensBPhoto]

Kudos to Andrew for those visuals. I’ve rarely seen such deep colors and dynamic range on KZbin. Let alone running KZbin.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Yes, he makes the magic happen.

[@curtbentley]

Really well done! I remember running a lot of those spots years ago when we were in Provo. Go Cougs!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for watching! Me in 20 years...

[@iRunfastXC]

Clayton is me fr: “We’re way fast, chill out.” I’m the old man on the mountain on the farm team always saying that 😂

[@pspence2]

I remember running at that Utah Lake Park

[@kyle_chipman]

Everyday on our runs at Mountain View we always hope we see you or Conner

[@_Clayton_Young_]

🤘🏼 maybe one of these days the stars will align!

[@a_clark4052]

Hey Clayton, I’m absolutely loving these videos! Getting an inside perspective on your training is already super inspiring, but the music makes it even better! I was wondering, what’s the background music playing during the Fatigued Mile Repeats part? Keep making these videos please!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks! Its called The Labyrinth by DaniHaDani.

[@jameschaves5723]

So excited to follow along especially since I was in Orlando screaming at you on the course. You guys looked great at 8, 16 and finally 24!!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for cheering us on! 🙌🏼

[@jameschaves5723]

@@_Clayton_Young_ don’t let the slow start to this build get you down. Your not alone. I appreciate the transparency in your KZbin video

[@Type1Runner]

The American King 🙏

[@joeyzhao465]

Would like to see more from your first view action cam🎉

[@brevinoconnor537]

glad you guys are documenting this. godspeed

[@tufornai]

production is epic

[@SpeedyBlueBiker1]

The trails, Murdock and Provo, are great! Wish they were there when I was in Provo.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

It's become a great place to train! You'll have to come back and try them out.

[@SpeedyBlueBiker1]

@@_Clayton_Young_ Most likely on my bike! My running is not so good now.

[@iambrent]

Surely I'm not the only one zooming in on the shoes and obesssing over which ones are worn each run 😂

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Check out the description for shoe details. :)

[@Leg17ness]

Adam Wood!!!

[@sabonis7]

getting in that mantz zone

[@tyacyoung]

Yayaya

[@austinyoung88]

KZbin invited me to translate your comment to English. I guess Yayaya means "invited" in some language. Tell me your intentions you mysterious foreigner

[@jaredyounger9085]

wonder if training less in carbon would have positive effect on achilles for Clayton. Carbon plated studies have shown increase strain on lower calf and achilles from coaches/physios i have listened too. Maybe rip it in the superblasts for this type of workout. still a speedy shoe.

[@trevorlinton213]

Video production quality is 🤌🏼

[@chrisdunlap2520]

Man this coach seems so great, I sure miss being apart of a team

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Agreed!

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Conner likes to go on red line 😅😅

[@BlONIC]

Cool to see Adam wood in here lol

[@_Clayton_Young_]

The big three 🤘🏼

[@_Doodle-bob]

Love the video! What do you and Conner think of the Paris marathon route? Do you think that hilly middle section plays to your strengths?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Heat, humidity, and hills. I think it will level the playing field and we will prepare better than most. Bring it on, baby.

[@tacb...0]

smashed it! i need to know what's the music playing behind the fatigued mile repeats?

[@scottclark6538]

I'm surprised by how much roads/suburbia you gentleman train in (!?). WOW Never on grass/trails/off road? Regardless, very well done first Episode. Keeping it real.

[@joshuaolayanju9658]

They race on the roads so I guess it makes sense

[@laurenmillyx]

Would love a video focusing on your daily and training nutrition?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Agreed. Hopefully soon!

[@lukecotter169]

Good luck with the build mate! I am assuming your'e dealing with Achillies Tendinopathy? How much weight are you adding to your eccentric exercises and how often are you doing them? :)

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Great question and recommendation. We have slowly transitioned from eccentrics to concentrics with more weight.

[@samschwarting]

Looks like you guys were on some harder surface for a lot of your runs. Is that usual for your training or do you attempt to get on soft surface often?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Your right. I'm a road runner. I don't seek out dirt, but about 10 miles a week are on dirt depending on my running routes. Occasionally we will do some threshold work on grass once every couple of weeks.

[@aidansarkees4495]

do u like the nova blast 3s or 4s more?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Ooo tough choice. 4s.

[@WendyCityPro]

Outstanding! Who is filming and producing this wonderful video? (I produce elite racing videos, too.)

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Andrew Storer is the man behind the magic!

[@WendyCityPro]

@@_Clayton_Young_ Thanks! I think I’ve met him before. This series is wonderful. I’m excited for you! (p.s. I met you after the pre-Trials press conference in Orlando - I’m the photographer who took a photo of you, Conner and Wardy.)

[@johnk8475]

how does one acquire mantz's running form

[@jon5173]

What watch are you using ⌚️

[@_Clayton_Young_]

COROS Apex 2 Pro. Still waiting on that ⌚ sponsorship...