Paris Olympic Build: To Thine Own Self (Episode 5)

[@NeillyVille]

Best running series on YT. It's like a movie

[@As2715running]

Agree!

[@Giovanni.Fonseca]

Totally rigth

[@BostonMarathon255]

The quality of production is top notch

[@kyle_chipman]

For real

[@runsrealfast9609]

yeah when this is all done he should combine them into one long video. Would be awesome

[@robinsonxiang8169]

god bless whoever’s making these videos

[@kylestephens9593]

God Bless Asics.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Andrew Storer is the one making the magic happen! Grateful for all of his long filming days and late editing nights.

[@LoL82860]

This seriously feels like watching a TV show I really love... I kinda hate to start watching a new Episode because I konow I have to wait like a week to see the next one!!! :D

[@ryancherry8250]

I've been a huge fan of the sport since I first started running xc and track more than 12 years ago, but I do still sometimes find myself getting tired of the "Workout Wednesday" videos and whatnot. This series though, this series makes me so excited every time I see a new episode. The mixture of fantastic production (better than some documentaries on big name streaming services), the fantastic athletes and coaches, and most of all the pure unfiltered look at a professional athlete's life showing the lows alongside the highs has made this a must watch for me.

[@vicius23]

Well said. It’s great to feel that Clayton is so sincere with his feelings.

[@black0utAki]

Couldn't agree more! And it's athletes at the absolute too level which is a rare insight

[@YvensBPhoto]

Andrew (cinematographer) is doing an incredible job. This is by far the best running recap I’ve seen. I’m hooked. Good find @Clayton!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@sinomahlangu6587]

I swear I've never waited for a video every week like for this channel GOD BLESS YOU MAN YOU ARE TALENTED

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@kokopelli2764]

I have been watching running related videos on KZbin for years and this is by far the best from a cinematic point of view. So well made

[@esci88]

minute 2:40 to minute 4:00. this is the sound of running. the universal sound of fatigues and dreams that every runner in the world knows and recognizes. close your eyes and listen, this is poetry in motion

[@chadgermany]

Saying the word "begrudgingly" @ 4:30 pace is pretty wild

[@toddgarner2043]

Ah man, the cliff hanger! Way too short! I want more!

[@AndrewStorerDP]

music to my ears

[@samueljackson479]

“Don’t tell coach”😂

[@mileslinus]

The music on this is superb

[@austinyoung88]

agreeeeeeeed

[@nickalexander9169]

Just got here today and watched all five. I'm hooked! This is probably the best running youtube content I've seen. Can't wait to see how this all plays out. I love how relatable it is for me an amateur.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Welcome! Glad you love them. Best of luck with training.

[@meangirlbecca]

Love that shot of the girls blowing bubbles at you all! The slow-mo in this episode really adds a lot of depth. Congrats on a great race in Boulder! When you got into the stadium I was literally screaming "go Clayton go go go go go!" I was like, that is just a small workout for you and Conner so you guys got it! lol

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thank you! That stadium is electric. Wait for episode 6. It's gonna be good.

[@jordanross634]

Nice work in Boulder! The hard work shows.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks. Slowly but surely!

[@pinpancake4458]

These videos are the best thing I’ve ever seen. Keep up the good work🤙🏼

[@AndreasKriswanto1989]

Thank you, Clayton! I can't believe I had to witness a champion in the making! You and Connor are inspiration!

[@miguelgama362]

Hey Clayton, really appreciating the series. Thanks for this. Kudos from Brazil!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Brazil!?! Let's go! Thanks for watching.

[@7bartekal]

Just wow. Greetings from Poland

[@SpiritTheGhoul.]

Thanks for keeping my summer break interesting ❤

[@sinomahlangu6587]

Bro pleaseee post twice a week You have no idea how much this is motivating me , makes me happy bro

[@_Clayton_Young_]

So glad to hear that! Not gonna lie, it's been a lot of work.

[@sinomahlangu6587]

@@_Clayton_Young_ but I have a question I'm a 17 year old runner How much mileage per week would you say is a good number (just from your thoughts), since I'm still in base building phase

[@kevinbarry1764]

@@sinomahlangu6587 he’s a great guy but he’s also not your coach. He’s got a billion things on his plate right now so give him some grace if he doesn’t respond lol

[@Giovanni.Fonseca]

Really like these videos. Been waiting for it the whole week

[@When_Disaster_Strikes]

This series is legit! ❤🏃🏼❤️

[@RunShootSki]

Good to see Casey Clinger looks in good shape

[@TheAthleteSpecial]

Love this series!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for watching! You are one of the running KZbin OG's in my mind. 🤯

[@trentonosborne4089]

As a runner, my favorite part of this episode was the brief discussion of your fueling. I'd love to see a whole lot more about what you eat in a week. While I'm commenting, I'll add that this is the absolute best content I have ever watched on KZbin. Each episode is like I'm watching the premier of my favorite show. Keep it up!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for watching! You can follow Ashley on IG @feedyourrunner. She shares more details on how I fuel.

[@trentonosborne4089]

@@_Clayton_Young_ thank you!! I followed and I’m excited to learn more about the “mundanity of excellence” 😄

[@dumsetskittles]

Can’t wait for the r next video! Always watch these before my run 😂

[@maxheaberlin8013]

love the addition of the b&w

[@dalexander3136]

This series is way too good for once a week uploads!!

[@ChrisDrysdale16]

Incredible series and storytelling... Really enjoying the content!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.

[@robertvee8794]

Your / your wife’s cooking is always something special 😅

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Agreed! I am blessed.

[@andrewgruel]

This is such an amazing series.

[@ironeyes4882]

This series makes me wanna buy ascics shoes

[@AndrewStorerDP]

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@austinyoung88]

Cool to see Clayton as more of a coach in this video.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Run faster, Austin!

[@Robert-lu9dv]

Awesome content! Thank you

[@m.ch4rmaland3r10]

That intro 🔥 👌

[@philoeffler]

such a great series!

[@haydenmorgan9042]

Casey clingers gonna be an amazing marathoner after college

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Agreed! If he can stay healthy, he has a real shot at being one of the greatest.

[@jimh8080]

He looks really fit. He may have a real shot at the 10k championship next year.

[@boredlearntime]

Loving each of these episodes!

[@patrickjgustie3693]

I like how they mic up the athlete's breathing. Clayton sounds like a horse out there! Some serious lungs!

[@coolkid8608]

Best at everything 🙌

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Awesome!!!! Keep up the good work

[@chavezmichelyne]

I love this series - especially how it shows how much of a mental game this sport is. I'm curious - do you do any runs on your own or is it with the crew? Are there specific benefits or goals that would determine solo vs group runs?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

I usually run all of my shorter second runs by myself-moreso out of convenience-but the rest of my runs are with a group. I think that most of the time running with a group is better. More motivation, accountability, sanity, faster paces typically, etc.

[@chavezmichelyne]

@@_Clayton_Young_ thank you for replying! I started a run club in Quincy MA when I moved here last August and the club kept me running through my first New England winter. The accountability and motivation made a huge difference. Best of luck with your build and the Olympics 💪 Rooting for you!

[@SpeedyBlueBiker1]

My second video in this series and it was great! Will have to watch the others.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for watching!

[@kernas6982]

Extremely good channel

[@ThRunninHub]

Only pro who shows us their training

[@brianway4240]

Rory Linkletter does too. NAZ Elite shows some. But here's what we get from this channel: Every hard workout. I think it's been 3 per week so far in this series. We see the whole week with easy (for him) days removed. You can see the big picture with the training plan.

[@street.bluess]

Just ran six easy miles now I wanna do a speed workout in the evening haha

[@felixkonradzimmermann6038]

It would be really nice if you could also show the distances and paces in km and min/km. But I absolutely enjoy this series 👍

[@andycoendet9646]

Hey Clayton, I really appreciate your content. BIG INSPIRATION !!! As a dietitian I was wondering if you think that is really necessary to cut carbs the first half of the week before you run in Paris (with the travel, sleeping in the olympic village, a lot of people around) ? Why not just keep the carbs as usual, reduce training as you probably does and make the usual carboloading 2 or 3 days before the marathon ? Good luck in Paris :D

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Thanks for the recommendation! Traditionally I used to cut carbs and increase protein and fats because of the science behind depleting glycogen stores in your body as you cut carbs. From what I understand, this depleted state then forces your body to "hold on to" more glycogen as you carbo load later in the week. In all honesty, in previous marathons I've definitely been mediocre at the carb cutting, and more intentional about the carb loading, but because of your comment as well as several others in the chat, it looks like I need to revisit the science!

[@kylestephens9593]

0:50 when the "DOUBLE THRESHOLD DAY" title appears on the screen, you could've use the FedEx truck to reveal it, like slide in animation I think it's called

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Ooo good idea. Missed opportunity-though Andrew has been crushing it pumping these out weekly.

[@nameisjoey9985]

BABE! WAKE UP! THE NEW CLAYTON YOU VIDEO JUST DROPPED

[@_Clayton_Young_]

BABE!!!

[@DSGCompositions]

My goal in the Marathon for All is to finish within an hour of your time. Based on your training, I think you’re gonna smoke me 😂. Keep up the hard work!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Wanna bet? 😂

[@DSGCompositions]

@@_Clayton_Young_ Absolutely!! Can I have a Clayton hat if I do?! (or at least come close? 😆) Don’t really have much to offer you if you win the bet - name your prize! Keep up the good work man! We are rooting for you guys!

[@hcronos]

Connor is like the terminator. Young is like Kyle Reece

[@cjs519]

What's the science behind cutting out carbs completely for the first half of the week before carb loading?

[@jimoconnor8597]

"Old" science said it was good to deplete the glycogen stores as much as possible and then replace them with even more closer to the event, packing in a few more. Newer studies are de-bunking this idea. New science shows no benefit to cutting the carbs before loading. It could also be a comfort/confidence deal from what has always worked.

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Great question. And thanks for your comment on this Jim. You are spot on. Based on this comment as well as others in the chat, it looks like I might be "old school" and I need to revisit the science of carbo loading.

[@jimoconnor8597]

@@_Clayton_Young_ Old school isn't bad if it works, and it apparently does. Keep up the great work, stay healthy and enjoy the process to Paris! Definitely rooting/praying for you and Team USA!!!

[@cjs519]

@@_Clayton_Young_ thanks for taking the time to reply. This series will be in the national archive after you and Conner both podium this year

[@ThRunninHub]

Interested in what effort the mile breakdown is at

[@_Clayton_Young_]

1600, tempo half marathon pace 1200, 10k-ish pace 1000, 5k-ish pace 800, 3k-ish pace

[@1088933]

Dunno how you guys run past that Casa Victoria without grabbing food each time! Love that place and the owners

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Haha seriously. Thanks for the rec! We will have to try it out.

[@kintheclouds1]

I think it would also be cool to see how you fuel for your big training weeks. Show some meals you eat or how many calories and water and electrolytes you’re consuming

[@_Clayton_Young_]

It's on my list! Thanks for watching.

[@thomasanderson9460]

Top 15 in Paris men

[@_Clayton_Young_]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jameschaves5723]

I know ASICS is sponsoring this series but who is the film maker?

[@AndrewStorerDP]

Just me 🤘🏼

[@jameschaves5723]

@@AndrewStorerDP well let me just take the time to say its TOP quality production. Excellent work!!

[@AndrewStorerDP]

Thank you ! I’m tryin 🤘🏼

[@brianway4240]

So you show uo without shoes and Hab has a spare pair of asics in your size?

[@_Clayton_Young_]

😂 Yup! Now a spare pair of ASICS Metaspeed live in my trunk.

[@yaniszerkhfaoui8820]

BYU Workout Wednesday vibes

[@77chrisjd]

Loving these videos and hope they are able to go all the way to Paris and afterwards. One suggestion I have is the people who are not Clayton and Conor should each be introduced in each episode...now I'm getting curious about them. I know this is not about them but still keeps us in the loop for college season or maybe the track trials!

[@_Clayton_Young_]

Great suggestion. Will do. We have introduced Habs, Casey, Jared and the Thomson Twins in previous episodes, but we could definitely do better! Thanks for watching.

[@77chrisjd]

@@_Clayton_Young_ thanks Clayton. I'll have to go back and watch those again and pay closer attention (did know of Habs due to his channel!)!

[@Eli-vr1on]

You won’t beat Conner if you tell yourself it’s impossible

[@brindygray4410]

That shot with the girls blowing bubbles!! 🫧 ❤

[@_Clayton_Young_]

I know! 😍 Priceless...