My Track and Field Story: High School to University (NCAA D1)

[@youraverageguy5746]

Started 11th grade? Mad talent.

[@RashaadRahh]

Thanks so much. I appreciate that 🙌🏾

[@spicysweetness6095]

Started freshman, still no progress ahhaha.

[@lasenyo7705]

That’s funny to you? When I was a freshman I didn’t try and I didn’t get better that season. But over the summer that really pissed me off and I started to care and I got better and better and better. Trust me if you put the work in you will get better and better and better

[@skillzz6889]

@@spicysweetness6095 work harder stay consistent eat healthy sleep right

[@skillzz6889]

I started track and this is my 11th year in highschool my first 800 race was bad i was in last but i didnt let that stop me running my loses motivated me never give up work hardee n stay consistent

[@RashaadRahh]

Hope I can inspire you guys with this story. Never give up on your goals! You can reach them if you keep working hard! Also watch my New D1 Track Story Video Here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJnQgHpobJ2gm9k

[@MakNationn]

you shouldnt quit

[@tyronethornton5480]

you did 💯

[@chrisronaldo335]

+RashaadRahh Amazing video.You have inspired us with this video.Keep on going,never quit,hard work forever pays

[@DIEGOmustseevideos]

Great story but I have a question about how to make money in highschool, I want to do it but it's not allowed at my school! What do I have to do?

[@basvandermeule5697]

+RashaadRahh you are a boss man

[@Davisman27]

Saw you were from West LA and was curious if we were the same year. All a sudden I see me, I'm the guy in red who gets chopped in the 4x400 lmao! 1st to 4th, worst race of my career.

[@RashaadRahh]

Crazy man. Small world. We all have those days. I'm sure you worked hard in practice after that day 🙌🏾 +Davisman27

[@Davisman27]

RashaadRahh Conference Champ in the 800 2013 👌🏽 Y'all got the title though. Keep bringin the same passion you have for track to the videos man. Wishin you much success.

[@jasekalmaguer82]

Davisman27 hey coach

[@MrKarlozz]

you shouldnt quit Rashad. to me it looks like you should focus more on the 400 m you got some good basic speed it seems

[@guitargod63]

I remember when I started training for track and field, My very first years I didn't take it seriously cause in my area, no one was good so I'd always be running the 100m in 13 seconds and ended up winning, and then when the next year came, I got beat for the first time from a guy who was about to become an 11 second runner, after when I got beat I started to take it seriously, I went to the gym and worked my ass off, and I went from being a 13 flat runner to an 11.50 second runner in only a few months, that guy couldn't keep up with me anymore

[@yz8504]

Inspirational.

[@kreyes8605]

Kingrobert09 what kind of workouts I must take notes!

[@guitargod63]

K Reyes one word: Motivation! (Fun fact about me: I'm a Special Olympics athlete)

[@guitargod63]

K Reyes but pretty much, I didn't really do much in the weight room, I did squats for like 275lbs 3 reps of 5, same thing with deadlifts and, power cleans I just did one with max weight, and then I did 3 reps of 10 for everything else, also, I have long legs so that might also give me an advantage

[@camyjumps]

Nice I ran an 11.8 last week in our schools 100m finished 3rd only about 0.2 between me and first but he as a better sprint form and trains, and i don't train for speed but I do train my vertical jump

[@MegaBeast41]

Well, I will say it's impressive that you made it do a D1 college only running a 2:03 in high school

[@RashaadRahh]

Thanks man. Yeah I worked really hard to reach the point where I can somewhat be competitive in D1. Great experience I tell you that. +MegaBeast41

[@mike-qj3gc]

You inspired me I started from literally nothing, I worked my way up in the 200 and 400, I'm a freshman in high school and I am faster than I ever was, you inspire me Rashaad

[@malcolmx4307]

Tbh ur an inspiration because of u I'm now running 22 seconds and sub 50 thanks a lot only God how much I appreciate u bro👊👍

[@votf6580]

Dario Thomas did u run cross country to help in the 400m?

[@Hensley_Jb]

VO TF never😂😂

[@iangarza990]

@@votf6580 does cross country help a lot with 400m?

[@harvey9508]

Are u running 22 seconds for 200m

[@fastcheetomonster4879]

@@harvey9508 yeah prob

[@Cafe_TTV]

good stuff bro. going from 2:00 to 1:55 that fast is crazy

[@gazodenzeke3520]

You shared your story so I'll share what is hopefully only the start of mine. I run the 400m in Hawaii, perhaps one of the slower states in the nation, but I think we have solid athletes. I'm not #1 in the state or anything, but I really want too be next year. My first 400m I ever ran I ran last year as a sophmore, a 59.8ish and everyone told me I did a good job, I got first in my heat and second for that meet. But I refused to settle for that so I kept competing in the 400m until I finally got it down too a season best of 54.63 before my season was over. I was determined too be even better the following season which is this current season. I ran my first 400 at 54.7(forgetting i got a 54.6 so I thought I improved lol) I was my schools fastest 400 runner, but I was not satisfied, and was determined to set myself apart from all the people in my school who always bitched and moaned about running any 400 I tried to relish it each time (tried, obviously I didn't want too at times but I never bowed out) I finally ran a sub 54 (53.93) I was so happy, and then I continued to improve as the season continued. Then I ran a 53.03 at eastern OIA divisionals (Half of the public schools) It made me qualify for states and I was just so happy and overjoyed that I hit my goal, but I still knew I had more, I was actually disappointed I didn't sub 53 because my coach hand timed me at 52.8 And then in a last chance qualifying meet, I subbed 53 with a 52.47 I then had OIA champs left and I was suppose to be in the final 8 so during the trials I ran hard, And got a 52.42 A Pr But I was kinda pissed, I clinched the final 8 as the slowest person too make it. I was determined too earn a medal, meaning I had to place top 6. It was possible I was only less than a tenth of a second behind the other 2 guys in front of me. I ran that race the hardest I every have, running against our States best runner who ended up getting a 48.99( who I'm slightly friends with) I finished just at the line with one of my Track friends from another school, One of us was going to be 6th The other 7th. I waited with my coach(in pain-lots of pain) To see what my time and placing was As my coach continued to praise me saying it was the best race I had run all season, and I had done wonderful and she was so proud. Everyone kept telling me good job. The results finally came out And I saw my name 7th on the list at 51.63 My friend had finished 6th Just .05 seconds faster. I deflated so much because I had wanted the medal so bad, and I had ran the entire last 120 roaring in pain. I had Pr'd almost an entire second and I was still so defeated. I watched all 6 of those guys get on the podium, and was demoralized, even as my friends and all the parents I knew were praising my sub 52 milestone. I was happy with it but I wasn't satisfied. I have a picture of all those guys on the podium as a constant reminder of what my goal is going too be. To break the record my friend I mentioned earlier just set who got first place 48.99 I have a year too do this and my coach is constantly pushing me too do better. I have 800m left in my season One 4x400 for States And an Open 400 for states. I'm not counting on being in the final 8 for States. But at the rate I've improved with no offseason training, I'm confident for next year. People always tell me I'm fast especially now with the 51.63 (Eleventh Grade should mention earlier) But I believe that complacency and satisfaction is the second biggest enemy of progress. The first one is laziness My coach plans too work with me this summer too turn me into the best 400meter runner in the state. My goal is simple 48.99 I have a year too do it, and too me it seems doable. This was just my short little Track story, I'm so glad you shared yours, I also believe in never giving up. That's why I love the 400m, it's the best race ever, and in the words of my coach "you can't be a pussy and run it" I have one more meet left and I hopefully can PR(PB?) again, Thanks internet for listening too my story.

[@BenTV]

Zachary Salas hows it going now man?

[@cameopinder5200]

Update?

[@matthewbrownell5472]

Are you making a joke with your 'too' usage? I love the story, but your usage of 'too' is all that I can see.

[@Jesunique]

This comment deserves more likes man🔥💯

[@gazodenzeke3520]

BenTV Update even though it’s been 2 years. I legit forgot I wrote this. For many personal reasons I never was able to run sub 50. I guess the fire died. I was able to make it to a DIII Track team and was on pace to improve as I had run a 1 second opening season PR my first time on an indoor track. Covid hit and our outdoor season was cancelled. Financial reasons saw me leave the university. And personal reasons saw me give up on Track. That shouldn’t affect anyone else though. Maybe I oughta shoot for more optimism like this post again. But things just happen sometimes.

[@aidanhallinan03]

Hell yea dude!! I’m also an 800 runner and as a freshman I ran 2:09 as my best. I’m looking to break 2 in my sophomore year. You’re awesome keep it up

[@Hensley_Jb]

APH 915 I hate you rn🤣🤣 good job tho man I’m tryna come back from and injury

[@zachbrazel5039]

@APH 915 Ik that you’ll never see this but I’m just curious on how you turned out with track and all

[@aidanhallinan03]

@@zachbrazel5039 Well here I am! I totally forgot I wrote that comment tbh. I just graduated a semester early from high school and im no longer running competitively. it just wasn't for me at the end of the day. im working exclusively on my music and stuff. I have a song on my channel if you want to check it out!

[@dedgar6161]

"that was unreal, but so real because I put in the work" - that really stuck

[@PoorKii]

Your story really motivates me to do better in track.

[@frostedflanks5500]

This inspired me a lot... Honestly i thought of giving up track but this video showed how hard work and dedication can pay off. Sophomore year i was running a 24.09 200m and i couldnt reach that again and when i lost my first 200m things fell....hard...but this junior year i ran 23.79 200m! All im saying is thanks

[@jaredt9231]

Kudos to you man, I quit at 2:09 for the 800 as a senior in hs because track simply wasn't my passion, but I'm proud that you kept pushing and ur an inspiration to all

[@andreavolponi1893]

Man, I train 5 times a week for 800 and 400 metres and I'm so satisfied with myself. I can't imagine a life without track, it'd be void. Even the smaller improvements have a lot of work and thousand of reps behind them.

[@alessiodelgigante]

Adesso ti alleni sempre 5 giorni a settimana o 6?

[@brendongarcia793]

absolutely motivating, I'm going into my senior year with a PR of 2:02. Really want to break 2 this year, and watching this video made me realize that i need to work harder to do this. Thanks rashaad

[@billybussey]

Keep running. I quit when I was 20 and wish I hadn't. I felt like I maxed out but I clearly hadn't. Run unattached. But please don't quit. Go get the 1:49 You are a young man. Forget the coach that discouraged you. This video is awesome and I bet you are too.

[@wesbesttreacts4515]

Billy Bussey I started running at 20 😂

[@TheCreapy]

Started running at 22 and plan to run competitive 'til 30 at least :D

[@brycec.cummings9943]

Billy Bussey I started training when I was 19, and when I'm 22 I want to make it to the olympics. I know it's possible, I feel I was made to run track. Just need some motivation.

[@gens0kyo]

@@brycec.cummings9943 You go get that medal man!

[@astrea00]

I got the 800m tomorrow and getting nervous, its my final year of track at high school and I've never been good at the 800 since I'm more of a distance runner. This really inspired me to try to dig deep and find my potential in this event and leave high school off on a good note. Haven't ran faster than my PR from sophomore year but I feel like I'm ready to crush it. KEEP MAKING TRACK VIDEOS RASHAAD!

[@rocklee5413]

That's awesome man! I love listening to stories of hard work and dedication. I was a track runner myself. I ran a 1:52 in high school on the 800 and a :48 on the 400. Cross country really helped with those times. I ended up running for Texas A&M. :)

[@JasonSkatesFoCookies]

Lot of motivation for me man. started running track this year junior year to get better for football and fell in love. Excited for next years season and for the hard work I'll be putting in the summer and hoping to see more track workout or related videos thanks!

[@dasaggyballman45]

Im a freshman in high school and this very inspirational. Im average at best but im getting up to 30 mpw now at around 8:15 mile pace. Im using this as motivation because i run alone to get ahead this xc season. I want to be a good middle distance runner. My times are: 5k- 20:07 3200- 12:17 1600-5:35 This is my first year running and I want to go to state next year and i have to say your videos have made me a much better runner. Great video im gonna kill it next year thanks to you

[@SynACK244]

Keep practicing ! I dropped down from a 5:49 to 5:04 by end of my season and from 14 to 11:30 in 3200. Never give up

[@landon7759]

Derpy Pillow Keep it up! You'll get there. I'm a freshman too and this is my first year of Track and CC.

[@dobattlers]

Derpy Pillow good job man. Honestly just stick with it and you will improve. Just make sure to keep training over the summers it pays dividends

[@bombbrain1]

+Ben Jensen How well are your timesnow a year later?

[@WheelinWeenie]

Ouch, a 815 as a freshman is pretty bad

[@ballonmymind]

Bro I started watching your wave videos 2016 all the time and I didn’t know any of this about you. I do track and field at my high school and was extremely motivated because of how hard you worked. I went triple jump in Canada and went from jumping 12.7m then going to 14.09m pb. You’ve inspired me to pursue track after high school and be wavy doing it 💯💯

[@ndspeedster]

and you were right... cc helped me so much.. I started running cc in 10th grade.. really built up my endurance.. .ran hills a lot too

[@RunMeMyPipz]

Wow Rashad this really hit home. I started junior year in high school just like you. I was very inconsistent. I decided to not join my college team this past year (just finishing my freshman year). But this summer I'm putting in work because I have some unfinished business with track.

[@monene5135]

wow watched the whole video really motivating

[@RashaadRahh]

You're welcome! And thanks for watching the whole thing. Appreciate you big time!

[@monene5135]

No probs big time for you. You helped me alot with my life

[@awos3663]

Semmyx hi twin

[@nolimitreggie1232]

Aye big homie. Ive been watching you since my tenth grade year. Im a senior about to graduate now but you have inspired me ! You were a big inspiration in my life even though you didnt know! But good luck on the rest of your life 👌🏾💯

[@ryantran1180]

Hey Rashaad just letting you know you are a huge inspiration to me my season is not going too well as a senior and watching you become successful helped me turn my mentality around this track season thanks a lot :)

[@Epicgamerbro2000]

Damn this changed my perspective. I don't consider myself a gifted runner but I take it seriously. This shows that I can make my dreams happen, but I'm gonna have to actually put the effort in to get it.

[@RashaadRahh]

Yessir!!! I can happen if you believe and put in the work +Plazma

[@garyfounder4542]

Man thanks to these tips and tricks, I feel like bringing down my 2:12 in the 800 would be good now, watching you run was just the motivation I needed in order to succeed in breaking 2, thx 💪

[@MsHatMaster]

Thank you for sharing your story. This really made me see that I can't give up. I'm in the 11th grade and I'm training for track at school. We run long distance, but I'm still not sure what I want to do. Either sprints or long distance. I'm not that fast in either event. Still decided on what I should do. But this video made me realize that I can't give up! I need to work hard everyday. I want to prove my coaches wrong, because they only focus on the fast people. I want to prove them that I can be fast and show improvement. Thank you so much for sharing this. :3

[@RashaadRahh]

You're welcome Nancy m. You can do it! Keep working hard and smart towards your goal +Nancy Esc

[@niteowl9881]

try the 1500 and 5000m

[@abdallahahmed825]

How'd it go?

[@ajv4576]

Im 15 almost 16 and i just ran 1:54, gonna be competiting at Australian nationals for the 800m. Im one of the favourites to medal so wish me luck to whoever sees this comment. Im ocmpetiting in 3 days

[@XoAzora12]

What happened!?

[@adamabushanab2602]

it's been a while but how was it

[@ajv4576]

@Summer Sings Didnt realise I left this comment Haha, went really well. Came 2nd in that race, won a national title later on and now I'm gonna be going to a d1 college school in january. It's really worked out

[@ajv4576]

@@adamabushanab2602 Just so you get notification

[@ajv4576]

@@XoAzora12 just so you get notified

[@kingdiaby5342]

your a big inspiration man💪🏿 I watched this video ever year before my first meet since I was a sophomore in highschool, now I’m a senior in college getting ready for my last season

[@superadders19]

Fantastic inspiration. Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Im a senior 800m UK athlete with a best of 1:57. I never had talent during my youth and only became a track athlete from the age of 20. I have (and shall continue to) adopt the principle that you should never give up regardless of what adversity comes your way and always believing in yourself. You preach this very well in this excellent video. Hope you inspire several others to follow your example....

[@RashaadRahh]

Thanks so much man. I'm happy to read your story is similar. Thank you for sharing and commenting. I wish you the best in your athletic aspirations. You most definitely can do it if you believe and work for it. I believe that for everyone +Adders 1

[@brycec.cummings9943]

Adders 1 you started at 20.?

[@brycec.cummings9943]

Adders 1 and now you're at UK?

[@superadders19]

Bryce: Ye man, started running properly at 20. Lived in UK whole life. You?

[@erinwillis8762]

I couldn't have asked for a better video for my 9th grade son. I won state in the 100 meters all 4 years of highschool and was a heptathlete for UNLV. My son is fast but is going to need to work hard. He likes the 400 and is running a 55 he just bumped up to the 800 and first meet ran a 212. Like you he has the talent but needs to apply it. I was nautral in every sport and even won the jr olympics in the heptathlon jr year of highschool but with all of my success I couldn't teach him the most important part of the story and that is what you and this video just did. Thank you so much for sharing this motivational video. I will keep you posted.

[@marcelodygowski4317]

Thanks man,i am in high school in Poland and now i feel motivated to not give up running.I am not the best runner,but this video helped me to continue my training and maybe I ll achieve something in the future .

[@BrandonYoung]

Great story bro. I love your determination and drive . Wish I never gave up track . My fastest time was 1:54 . But things happen so . But I'm glad you progressed and found your way . I used to hate not being able to break 2 minutes it was annoying as hell .

[@ryanmoreno]

Thank you for inspiring me a ton just now. Im a Junior in high school and I run around a 2:04. I wanna hit 1:59 my Senior year, but I also want to be able to run college. This inspired me to believe that I can compete at the College level and maybe even D1 so thank you for that, love your videos.

[@theedrehill]

Motivational and inspiring. Thanks for this. I needed it going into my last high school season. 🙏

[@QuincyEverything]

Wow this story inspired me, especially since you were able to work hard and keep going. Seeing that we had the same 1600 PR when you were in high school and you were able to run 2:03, gives me confidence to improve. Keep up the good work.

[@SalihDeLon]

what an awesome video :) So much respect

[@tcswag801]

my son is a youngster still but very talented in football/basketball/track. he's 6th grd competing vs up to 8th and doing well this season . he really enjoyed your video . well done bud .

[@claudepentz9891]

I'm absolutely obsessed with your videos! 💓 you've inspired me so much to push myself until I reach my goal. You're an inspiration to me! Thank you so much!

[@RashaadRahh]

I'm happy to inspire you Susan. More inspiring running videos on the way! Thank you for supporting by watching +Susan Viljoen

[@christiancastillo5268]

So motivational ready for track practice 💪

[@justanornalintrovert514]

You taught me a lot from your 800 meter video and this track season coming up which is my freshman year of high school I should, and I will be better than ever.

[@gustofwind6681]

Really inspiring story man! I know I’m a little late but just had to say it. My year was like the same but opposite this year, mind you I’m still in high school and have a couple years, anyways my times dropped and I was getting really good finished but when it mattered I just kinda lost it, but this off season I am going to work hard over the summer doing both cross country and basketball!

[@abdullahalfarsi7577]

salam alekum rashad how are you i watched this video of yours and was very impressed by your exploits and fast times and improvements. I also ran cross country and track in high school and community collage. i ran the 5k and 10k but quit in 2004 after using my elegibility both years at community collage. Recently after 12 years of no running i have taken up running again and hope to run some road races soon. Your story amazed me and i hope you will pursue track and running and maybe make more improvements.

[@snowboard1699]

Such an awesome and inspirational story😬, u make me wanna go back to the track and run my ass off.

[@brandonmontoya9836]

Had me on the edge of my seat! 👀 this was the most inspiring video for me. I'm start doing track and field this 11th grade year and I suscribed and been watching all your videos and I hope to have your work ethic and never give up. thanks man much appreciated for these videos. You don't know how much they've inspired me to get back in track after a injury. keep working and wish you the best ✊

[@RashaadRahh]

Thank you! +Brandon Montoya

[@ChemGodd]

Dude this is inspirational. I'm not that good at the 400 and my PR is 60.37 and this video motivated me to work harder!

[@tylincampbell9648]

This was a great story, our stories are kind of similar except that I play basketball.I liked that it was so relatable that me and you had to put in extra work because we were never given any talent.Thanks Rashaad, you inspired me a lot. :)

[@RashaadRahh]

Appreciate you for watching Tylin. Yup always had to work hard to get it & no prob too, I'm happy that I could inspire you to push harder in your sports career. +Tylin Campbell

[@wymanTV]

Inspiring af

[@ericbrown2356]

Great story man. Really put into perspective how much hard work and dedication means to being great. You are really inspirational to me.

[@RashaadRahh]

I'm glad that I could inspire you Eric. I appreciate your comment too! +Eric Brown

[@patsxn6091]

great choice of video especially for retirement. I loved the message " don't give up". great motivation thanks a lot💪👌

[@Picklejar75]

i run track, and u inspire me. I been watching ur vids for mad long

[@thecoverathletediary3151]

And btw, I like the story. I ran in high school but I wasn't really sure about jumping into college.. I ran times of 52.09 400m, 11.5 in the 400, and a 23.8 in the 200. Division 2 and 3 schools would send me letters about going to make roster spots and such but I joined the military instead. But now I have 7 months left and am considering trying to run again.. I just miss the competition and fun you get achieving goals. The military was more of a space to get my mind some time since I wasn't really sure of the career I wanted at the time. But now I'm considering if I should go out and train again. The college is division 1 and to walk on you would need a 50.5 400, 22.00 200, and an 11.00 100. Sound really tough, but I only ran two years in high school as you did and I think with all the strength training I've done while in the military I can achieve some results. What do you think I should do?

[@edwardgutierrez9072]

Yea we both have the same PBs in the open 800 and a 50-51 guy in the open 400. I was a 1:59-2:00 guy in HS and then once I went to college I finished with a 1:55 PB and a 49.2. I wasn't the most talented guy out there and I got blow away by guys running 1:50 and 46-47 in college but I never gave up and pushed myself very hard and I can say now years later that I'm proud of my achievements knowing that I achieved personal success and you should be too and I hope all of you runners who think you won't be good enough that the key is to stay focused and work hard and don't worry about those that are faster than you and to worry about yourself and your personal goals.

[@RashaadRahh]

Right on. Couldn't have said it better ✊🏾 +Edward Gutierrez

[@RedlionProductions]

Proud of your progress! You learned controlled patience in the 800. In the beginning you ran it like a 200 or 400. Can't go out like that. Plus you improved your start out of the blocks in the 400. All that hard work paid off!

[@RashaadRahh]

Thank you man you got all of that right too

[@shirleyharmon3190]

Go Alex hope you win the 800m dash at rio 2016 do good hard work pays off

[@danielrhodes7520]

Extremely inspirational! This has motivated me to continue running track and xc into my college years. Thank you so much!

[@cgreene1458]

You inspired me to run in college I was going to stop after high school but this makes me hungry for greatness

[@RashaadRahh]

Be great! You can do it! +cgreene1458

[@dannyg9498]

Thank you Rashaad, i really appreciate the motivation and demonstration of hard work!!

[@kelseynakanelua3051]

Aloha Rashaad! I really enjoyed your video. I had a similar life story about not giving up, it led to alot of great accomplishments in my life. I don't really want to put it out on your video, because I don't want to steal your thunder and have people go after me here on KZbin. But I will take a chance and trust that you will delete negative comments. Anyway, I am a two-time Olympian for American Samoa (2000 and 2004) and have pretty good PR's. I am trying to break the WR in the 200 and 400 for my age group. I now have alot going on outside of track, but I learned tremendous life lessons. And you are doing a great job perservering through college. Good luck in your future and contact me if you want to.

[@slimshady5757]

With that much muscle mass you should be proud that you did endurance events Mr. Rashad! It's never easy 👍🏼

[@dsc1118]

So inspiring bro. Thank you so much for uploading this 💯

[@RashaadRahh]

You're welcome Daymon. I'm working on another track story video similar to this that will be very motivating. Hope you subscribe so you can see it. +daymon cromartie

[@pyralisx7118]

+RashaadRahh yo i needed this man im going in to my first year of college and i really wanna do well I focus a lot on the 400m PB 50 sec and the 400mh PB 57 sec

[@ethanclifford6402]

Amazing story. Currently a senior in high school and need to run under 1:59 if I want to run in college. I currently run a 2:01. Seeing as you were in a similar scenario as me and you were able to succeed, this is definitely very motivating for me. Thanks!

[@dobattlers]

Ethan Clifford in high school i was a 2:00 at the start of my senior year and was mostly at that pace all year until i ran at arcadia invitational and ran 1:55 out of nowhere in a distance relay with new girlfriend watching. I then ran 1:55 for the rest of the season and probably coulda hit 1:54 but messed up in my last race. My point is i think u can do it, find emotional motivation and train ur butt off, you got it

[@CarltonMarshall]

Congrats on the retirement Rashaad! Haha this is a dope video, going to be a classic on your channel.

[@RashaadRahh]

Appreciate it Carlton and I think you are right. This has to be a rare classic

[@lovemanier.6172]

You motivate me soo much, this year is my last high school year for track. I gonna give it my all!

[@franklopez2858]

I'm a track runner myself and this very inspiring thank you so much

[@jennr8755]

You're such an inspiration ... This is why I love your channel☺️💯

[@RashaadRahh]

Thank you Jennifer. I'm happy that you love my channel 😎

[@RawHebrewRemnant]

Great Story kid. You learned much more than about track and field, you learned about life. Build on what you learned and you will not only be very successful, but you will inspire and teach others. Congratulations! Well Done.

[@RashaadRahh]

Thank you!

[@jaytrudel8118]

Very inspiring story, Last year they was m'y first year of track and field, in my first competitions I run a 400m with a time of 57sec and in my first 100m I do a time of 12.1sec I arrive 9/50 people 🏃

[@DrinksForDays]

This video is very inspiring! I'm a freshman miler in HS.

[@snakey973]

Your enthusiasm is beautiful

[@sA6ia]

This video motivated me. Thank you. Exactly what I wanted. Hard work pays off, brother.

[@chrisfragomeni6744]

Hey Rashad, my son is a Junior in high school and went from 58 as freshman, scratch sophomore yr. , and last week he ran 55.90. Pretty good, but not what he could have run. He was at about 37 seconds at the 300m , and his last 100 meters was where he got burned out. Are there any tips you could give, that would help him conserve energy and finish where he should have been which was probably a 51 to 52.Thanks, Rashaad. We are big fans!

[@gherboarmy6849]

I'm a freshman who did not make it to state.I run Track and field and i did not want to give up because I saw somebody like be who became star after all.

[@theskatelife2345]

Great vid dude keep it up. I am also have a passion for track I'm a sprinter and hope to be one of the best Current best is 11.97

[@theskatelife2345]

How could anbody dislike thus

[@RashaadRahh]

Thanks man. Go for your passion for as long as you can 🙌🏾 +The skate life

[@TheWaterboy.]

Keep working bro I went from a 12.2 my Junior year to a 10.9 the first track meet this season and it’s from nothing but straight hard work and smart nutrition

[@TheWaterboy.]

Also from a 56.2 to a 50.7 in the 400

[@robyntaylor4418]

Love this video, well done. Really needed this video been feeling so unmotivated lately,

[@RashaadRahh]

Thanks I appreciate that. You can reach your goals Robyn! Remember to believe in yourself even when things don't look good. Which ever sport you do best luck!

[@DocNinini]

Track is great but it sucks that it don't last forever. I miss it. On to a new chapter, stay blessed

[@2u6qiyj1]

I'm a girl from western Ireland (pic not me lol) but I hold the 800m record for my old club at 2:07. Since then i've been running in my 3rd year for my college, and i've medalled at 2 nationals (bronze and silver) :DD. Trying harder than ever to get to 2:05 (to break my college 2:05.5 record) but i'm really putting in the work to pick up my speed so i'm doing 2x100 & 2x200 & 2x800 each session. This has really fueled me to put in more work- much needed inspiration, thanks! xx

[@RashaadRahh]

You can do it!! Keep putting in the work to reach your goals +ozzycop

[@giovanniavila645]

good story bro . I'm working towards getting to 2:05 to 2:00 flat right now I'm at 2:12 I'm a junior going on to a senior next year . thanks for the motivation

[@benmcnally7042]

Mad respect for you sir!!!!

[@RashaadRahh]

Thank you Ben +Ben McNally

[@ndspeedster]

cool video... I ran the 880 back in the day... I ran 1:55.6 in high school ... that's about a 1:54.3 for an 800... I ran 49.78 in the 440... keep up the good work man..

[@johntrain6323]

This video really means a lot to me. Thanks,it has inspired me to pursue doing track. I'm a senior in high school right now and need a lot of improvement on my 400 meters. This video has showed me not to give up and keep trying. Fastest 400 meter run is 57 sec :(

[@SalihDeLon]

+Tatsushiro Satou don't worry , this is track , these things happen always, I still can't beat my 100m Pb in 8 months :/

[@PoloWhoo]

This video helped me! I'm a grade 9 In high school junior. This video inspired me. For me to try harder at practice. I will work hard thank you fam!! ;)

[@survival2689]

nice job man you really are going to always going to be an athlete track and xc are amazing experiences that are priceless

[@Fiskoking91000]

Thank you Rashaad ! Your story inspired me to keep pushing on my goals. I haven't run track of my life, but I can run 200m in 25.64s exactly like you 😆, I played basketball. Next year, I'll begin track & field during my senior year of highschool and I hope I will run under 22,6s in one year with a difficult training of 5 times per weeks. I hope to run in D1 for University.

[@RjInvests]

This guy runs a 200 faster than 25.64 , he's probably around 23 low-mid .

[@Fiskoking91000]

Yes sure, He can run faster now. I was talking about his time in his highschool senior year.

[@blueorange5935]

I'm gonna start doing track and field this year and this is an awesome video

[@damienr3086]

That's allright. you can still run if you want to for fun. try fun races. road races. they are longer than an 800m. join your local running clubs. there are racing circuits to keep you busy. try spartan, tuff mudders, trail running, road running. usatf cross country, usatf meets, road races crossfit?, etc. go to invitational for track and field. You can still run if you want to Rashaad. you got talent. this is coming from a college track coach.

[@dcrowley3672]

Your story is amazing and i hope to do as well as you, or at least do the best i can do. rn I'm a sophomore running a 2:09 800 and a 55 400. next season i hope to be around 2:02 in the 800!!

[@BigEandem]

Same as me, only reason I joined track was football and football only. And I still like football better than track. I’m just really hoping that running track really gets me faster I hope it does.

[@justinabegg730]

You inspire me so much you are a great runner I'm about to start my track season

[@RashaadRahh]

Best luck on your season! +stag hunter

[@thejebdude3241]

Thanks man, this really inspired me to improve my running!

[@RashaadRahh]

Happy that I can inspire +The Jebdude

[@Treasured1]

Great video very inspirational can you do more money videos specifically budgeting and selling stuff as a highschooler

[@jacksonanuszkiewicz]

Your story is inspiring to a young runner like myself. I was discouraged after I couldn't break 2 at the state meet this year. But, I know that I should always keep working and that I shouldn't quit. I'm in 10th grade and if you have any tips that would be great. My events and times are: 4x400: 53.5 800: 2:01 1600: 4:41 Anyone who knows how I can improve my times I would love the feedback. Thank you.

[@storytime6110]

I am like that too I had a trauma in tracks it took me 4 years to finally join and it was when I was in my 4th year of high school I tremble everyday on the field the coach though I was great but she doesn't know I was suffering from a post trauma that is taking time to healed she started to underestimated me talk down on me I remembered I cried that day I tell myself I'm gonna rise back up a track meet was soon approaching and I had to give me best that night before I couldn't eat nothing neither sleep I was restless when It was my turn I ran to the bathroom with panic eyes and I keep telling myself good words I went on the track and came second in 400m I was disappointed but I had alot of more room to grow many are faster than me I'm behind because of some circumstances I'm worried but give it my best by working hard track meet in a week or so and I'm weak for now.

[@XDPIECEOFSHITXD]

Very motivational, very well done. Except your outro music kind of mixed with the piano there. This video makes me want to train harder for track and field. I hope you live a great life after college man.

[@SimplyHorror]

Your amazing rashaad you reached me a lot! Thx for that man!

[@OnlyXotic]

hope you find success in whatever you choose to do in the future man!