You Win Some You Lose Some: NXN 2022, The Race

Thank you to everyone who took the time to watch this video, I hope it was entertaining or beneficial to watch. We put a lot into this video, sharing our thoughts, and the most important thing from this video is that, it's absolutely crucial to learn from your losses and enjoy your wins. We are so lucky to win another team championship, and we are fortunate to have a low individual to learn from. Best of luck to everyone in their coming track seasons, have fun, work hard and RUN FAST!
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[@srihangoli3184]

At the end of the day, these guys still became national champions which is still incredible, and for their teammate, Aaron Sahlman, being individual champion, as long as you guys were happy he won, and happy you guys as a team won, you will be happy moving on as long as you keep pushing and motivating yourselves to accomplish more and more

[@arshanbhangoo]

Crazy thing is if you took arrons placement out they still would have been national champions!

[@angelmarcial847]

7:48 Colin showing his love for his brother also winning a national championship 😂

[@tommysheerin1]

aaron wore the spikes that colin wore when colin won runninglane last year

[@p2bp2b]

might be the most emotion i’ve ever seen him shown in these videos, absolutely awesome 👏

[@agame5998]

So awesome to see

[@sinking1902]

You have more emotion for your younger brother winning than yourself. This is how great brothers are.

[@Jon-nk5rv]

After hearing so much talk about the young brothers being sick, I have respect for them not mentioning it once this entire time.

[@nathans2157]

because they weren't very sick. They either had a minor cold or seasonal allergies. Definitely wasn't the cause of their poor performance.

[@Jon-nk5rv]

Bro u commented “you guys were so sick I feel bad for you” on another NXN vlog 💀💀

[@domenics2285]

I’ve been running and coaching for 30 years, I wouldn’t call it a “poor performance.” Not up to their high expectations, yeah, but a poor performance? Absolutely not, spend long enough in this sport you’ll have many days like that.

[@nathans2157]

@@Jon-nk5rv i was being sarcastic because in the video they were obviously not

[@nathans2157]

@@domenics2285 i meant poor performance in comparison to both their previous times and expectiations. In no means do i think that their times were bad or that it was their fault. Sometimes people just have off days, I personally believe that the reason that they did not perform up to their extremely high expectations was due to their pacing/overall racing strategy, trying to string out the race so early.

[@gabepena3345]

This is the one video about XC that you could never find on youtube before you guys came. Thank you.

[@jordanross634]

You know a big part of why your teammates did so well is because of how hard you two push yourselves day in and day out. Way to lay it all on the line and go down swinging.

[@ryangreen356]

Have an incredible track season! Best wishes L&L!

[@chasedave]

As a high school XC coach, it's apparent you two have great parents. As strong of runners as you are, you'll achieve more outside of the running sphere. Congrats to all of the Young family for what you've achieved and what is to come!

[@griffhikendive]

You guys are so wise and emotionally mature for your age. I'm excited to see your futures unfold athletically, academically and professionally. The success you have acheived already is epic. The future only holds more full spectrum success. You guys are a source of inspiration for everyone looking to grow!

[@chicanorock-rapfusion6411]

These guys are going to go down as XC legends….they took it to the next level…pushing everyone…humble in victory and humble in defeat…can’t ask for more…but at the end of the day, they are still Champions!

[@ethan.wroblewski]

This moment just is going to make y’all monsters in track season! I felt bad everyone was bashing you guys for a “bad race.” Remember Lex, and Leo that your worst race could’ve been someone’s best race I know the comeback is going to be epic I see y’all breaking records in spring! Good luck, keep training hard, and stay healthy champs!

[@williamsmith1451]

You guys are going to break 4 minutes in the mile for sure this year, and break Colin's record of 8:33 in the 3200! Thank you for the inspiration and good luck in track season!

[@phnxe6614]

Lukas Verzbicas has the record with an 8:29, we will see if a Newbury Park kid can get it but it will be a very hard task. That record is more prestigious than a sub 4 mile.

[@ethanmurray1329]

@@phnxe6614 8:29 is the 2 mile national hs record. Technically faster but the 3200 record is 8:33

[@williamsmith1451]

@@ethanmurray1329 I thought Colin's 8:33 last year was the national record, when was there an 8:29, did I miss something?

[@andrewpeters7695]

@@williamsmith1451 8:33 is the 3200 record and 8:29 is the 2 mile record

[@williamsmith1451]

@@andrewpeters7695 That makes sense since Colin never ran a full 2 mile

[@insanity0854]

You’ll still be my fav hs runners of all time

[@donmob07]

brayden seems like such a good teammate

[@lucianavila-gatz4667]

7:41 actually made me tear up. The camaraderie between teammates was so wholesome. Congratulations on such an amazing season L & L. I hope you had a great holiday season!

[@cristinagaskievicz8721]

Congratulations on a successful senior xc season! Thank you for making this video and emphasizing the importance of not letting the downs of running get to you. You both are amazing talented runners. Can’t wait to see what you achieve in Indoor!

[@christopherfenstermaker7146]

You guys have always been an inspiration for me throughout high school for running. It was hard seeing you guys hit the wall in NXN, as I was rooting for both of you, but that does not minimize all the achievements you've accomplished already. Good luck in track!

[@daveberk7006]

Leo and Lex, you both set a HUGE example for every runner out there on how to handle coming up short on your race goal. You gave everything you had, you were supportive of the other runners on your team, and you were gracious. You are both literally old enough to be my grandchildren, yet you taught this 50-year-old runner who's hoping to run a sub-3 hour marathon A LOT through your performance on the day at nationals and how you both handled it. I'm looking forward to seeing how this result will motivate you both to absolutely crush it during track season and in your years at Stanford.

[@nolanjendro4473]

such a good video you guys are so inspiring “you are greater than your highs and lows” is one of my favorite quotes.

[@strikersemperfi2531]

Thank you so much! I am now 57, was a member of a state championship team in 1983-84 in Montana. I can surely relate to your disappointment. What class to do a video in a loss. I was 4th in state as a junior and was favored to win the next year, but broke my big toe in May the next year and could not train at all during the Summer. I ended up 6th as a Senior, and it broke my heart. Not sure I could have made a video after. You and your brother have success in your future. Thank you! BTW, I thought I was fast at 16:08. lol wow! You guys rock!

[@sorenw5916]

I've watched this video so many times, and although during this race you didnt achieve your individual goal, you still inspired so many people and one of those people are me, thank you Leo and Lex, you guys are truly an inspiration to me.

[@LLexandleovloggs]

Thank you, that’s kind of you to say. It was a video we felt compelled to make for everyone who watches us.

[@Sebastiann2329]

I really appreciate you guys, you're an inspiration to me. I know you'll both have a fantastic indoor season. Hoping to break 5 in the mile this weekend so wish me luck.

[@MLJ___]

Good luck! 5 is a hard one

[@Rafa-qs7lp]

Best of luck to you I’m trying do break 5 as well as an 7th grader

[@Sebastiann2329]

@@Rafa-qs7lp Breaking 5 as a 7th grader is extremely impressive, I'm already in 9th grade and it's really tough. Best of luck to you.

[@nathans2157]

@@paigehansen3574 who?

[@goodwookie8737]

Hey Lex and Leo, a quick video idea for you guys. It would be awesome to hear from your parents how they have handled the running journey, if they are willing. I’m sure it took lots of sacrifice on their part to help you guys compete at this caliber. They could even talk about the things they believe make you Young brothers successful to encourage upcoming runners in the sport. As always, love the vids and the high quality you guys produce. It’s clear you guys love what you do!

[@chrishewittpiano]

This is a great idea! Someone else just commented on how L&L must have great parents, and I'm sure it's the truth! It would be great to see them on the channel and talk about raising such talented and dedicated athletes!

[@NTRvloggs]

I love you guys so much you are my inspiration

[@johncoyle5824]

This loss will help you guys to come back fast and break the4 min barrier

[@arivertop1548]

Leo reminded me of Steve Prefontaine in the 5000 meter finals at the 1972 Olympics. Pre pushed the pace at the end and fell to fourth at the end and was spent. He then won his third NCAA cross country title in 1973 the hard way, overtaking Nick Rose at the end. The Young brothers put everything into that race. Aaron, Braden, and Cantu really came through. We are going to see winners this spring at Newbury Park,.

[@lindayenyc]

Just 1 in 7 races will be PERFECT. Keep trying! Keep running! 💪

[@johannsebastianbach1649]

The most difficult races teach the best lessons. I have had a difficult year for running and training in general this year, but I would say I’m a better runner now than I’ve ever been despite the difficulties. I cannot wait to watch you guys grow through college and become incredible runners.

[@Rafa-qs7lp]

Don’t let this race get in your way everyone has off days they are important in any athlete’s career and they are needed to be learned from and to motivate future races you guys will do great at track!

[@Fast7Track]

Very sorry to hear about what happened, I had a similar experience at my state meet. I was ranked to be one of the fastest in my state of PA and little over a mile in I passed out up at the front. I got back up and started running in 26th but fell out from stopping before around the 2mi marker 😢. You guys are an inspiration to other hs athletes like myself! Can’t wait to see you guys race in NCAA

[@tedlasalvia9668]

People have a tendency to focus on times. As an older runner (61), I focus on effort. In my prime, I was never close to your times, but from an effort viewpoint, all competitive runners can relate to an effort where you leave everything on the field. I'm not worried about your times as I know you will get faster as you get older. Watching the race live, I saw that you guys left everything on that field that day. The fact that you could vary your pace and place strategy in a race where everyone there is fast is a credit to your ability and mindset. Now let's talk about mindset for a minute... You guys are young and have no idea where your limits are. That's the awesome benefit of youth in not knowing your limitations. When you see older runners, they have all run up against their best limits at various distances and hence as they got older you see them going up in distance because our aerobic capacity isn't as great compared to when we were younger. But it's that mindset that is key... In my youth, I had my fastest half-marathon time on an extremely hilly course and my fastest time was on that first race. The next 6 times I ran that race were never as fast as that first race. You see my mindset knew what was coming and tried to protect me by backing off on some of the more difficult parts. That same mindset can follow you through life and you must overcome those limitations. For me, the path to overcoming those limitations was to take up a new sport where I never knew my limitations other than age (Triathlons). L&L, this race is not your limit...nor does it define you as runners.. Keep a positive mindset and enjoy your lives wherever that may take you. Regardless of future results, I will always root for the young, because it is a joy to watch you all race! Best wishes for the future and may 2023 bring the both of you the greatest joy!

[@benjensen5753]

I love the mentality after the race. Not complaining about not doing well individually, but focusing on how well the team did as a whole. Great video!

[@jllee9189]

You are very uplifting young man, it truly shows in your videos. You give me confidence in our next generation. I wish your and your the best for years to come.

[@LLexandleovloggs]

Thank you so much! that is very kind of you

[@NguyenJoseph]

Though the outcomes weren’t expected by y’all, the maturity level all of you have shown through the adversities shows a winner’s mentality. A person who always wins doesn’t get better without a loss to push them. Y’all will go on to do great things and, in the blink of an eye, I’m sure some world records will hold y’all’s names. Y’all inspire me and many people everyday! Much love, Joseph Nguyen.

[@adrianaluking8147]

as a high school runner, i definitely understand. you two gave it your all, and that’s the main thing. this video was very mature and truly an inspiration. i’ve recently had a race where i didn’t do as well as i’d hoped, so seeing you two being such an example of good sportsmanship and so strong really gives me hope. Thank you. Otherwise, your team did amazing and you made it to this high level. you are so fast, and even while being sick you two still ran your heart out. Good luck in college and beyond!!

[@crazyender839]

Great way to talk about the results. Not blaming it on anything or anyone but taking it yourself fully by just having an off day. I respect you guys so much for videos like these even when you don't get the results you hope for you still upload to us to keep us informed. Thank you so much for all of the motivation you have given me while running and I wish you the best of luck in the future!

[@jackmarcheese]

You guys are my biggest inspirations and don’t feel bad about your performance i did the same thing in my sectional meet i was good all season and really failed my team in the last meet but now we’re in indoors and i’m doing better than ever. Keep pushing!!

[@christiansantana4869]

I mean they say at NXN to finish on empty and I’d say you did that quite well. I’d say good luck for track but you don’t need that instead I’ll say do your best!

[@shayh1376]

i am a cross country/track runner from iowa and after watching this video i really feel for you guys. i know the suck and how disappointing and frustrating it is to go through. i was injured with a stress fracture and out the entire season. it was a big season for us and i know what it feels like to be in your position where it almost feels like you let down the team. i love you guys for always having a good attitude about it no matter what, it really shows what kind of people you are and i think even if you didn’t finish exactly where you wanted to it’s about how you react to it and learn from it and you guys are perfect at it and a super big example to a lot of people. i know me personally i look up to you guys. another fun fact is i am a twin also and i also know what it’s like to run a race with a twin brother and that forever competition between you two. i have a lot of respect for both of you guys and you guys are super great role models. no matter how you finished you went and made to support everyone else and that is what matters the most. congratulations to you both you, i can’t wait to see what the future brings for you guys.

[@lucasramirez396]

What matters is that you gave it your all. sometimes you hit a tough break, but when you come back from a personal loss, it feels even better than winning every time. This is it, keep pushing forward. You guys got this. congrats on national champs to all of the NP team, you guys make me proud it was my highschool.

[@itsbotirlll]

Y’all’s work is really important because it encourages many other runners to keep pushing. Keep it up, and thank you for inspiring me!

[@laurencharltonn]

Had a race like this at my first college XC race - went on to have the best season ever - never give up!

[@dawson9736]

Nothing, but respect. I know how hard you guys worked for this and it sucks that you couldn’t leave it all out there. I also know Aaron worked very hard for this, so by no means am I diminishing his win. Everyone wants to win (I wish I could have even been at regionals). Only the best on the day can win. You’ll have many more successes in your life I know. Win one for me bros 👊

[@ladybug8122]

Amazing video!! You both represent true grit and passion and you motivate young and old runners! Being able to watch you in person was a privilege! Keep up the amazing work. Can’t wait to follow you in track !

[@Joe-ps6em]

I ended my first season of xc the worst way by letting my team down at our section race. If I had not gotten hurt on a hill over 1.5 miles in then my team would have made it to the State meet. I know how bad this feels to have a bad race at an important meet and your dedication from having a bad experience (at NXN of all meets) inspires me to get back from my injury and run fast during track. Good luck for indoor and outdoor and keep making banger videos!

[@DylpiqkleSTier]

I live very near to Portland and it is super cool to watch you drive through the places I’ve been so many times in my life

[@bmanb3966]

They said it perfectly, if you put in the work and give it your all, you can rest easy no matter the result

[@soldiersauce9714]

I found this very motivational. I will take a lot from this video. Things aren't always going to go the way you want them to. There will always be some highs and some lows. Now heres the good part, "the thing that matters is what you take from these highs and lows". It makes me happy seeing you guys not letting a race bring you down because I know it is very easy to do so. Anyways, Thank you Leo and Lex, I'm excited for the track season.

[@chaoyoong9987]

true champions rise from adversities and parlay on successes...the ability of the champions to learn why and how is why they keep on winning. It is always doing one's best on the day of the competition -nobody guarantees any outcome....congrats on the quiet Aaron who ran away with the title..amazing set of brothers Sahlmans and Youngs. enjoy the senior year

[@mango5509]

Damn, no excuses. Moments like this are what show the most character from people, and I have to say you guys handled it so well lol

[@jacksteffe9859]

You are honestly such an inspiration. I love what you are doing and the videos are great.

[@skierjoe5469]

I hope you guys use this as motivation heading forwards. Good Luck L&L

[@nahuelcastro49]

Collin took advantage of his winter break 😂, bro HAD to pop out for NXN😤🥇

[@davidpruder2299]

I'm sorry but I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of community(the runner community) when that intro music played for yall's last HS XC race. You both had an amazing careers and should be proud. Thanks for all the amazing content!

[@nickbignon]

This was a tough loss but y’all are taking it like champs!

[@isadorabernal3544]

7:41 was so sweet, it just shows how hard you work for your team victory!

[@bryanplumb9715]

Love this capture, does a great job of showing what big meets were like in high school and college. We get to live this again through your content :)

[@lanagorgeous9485]

Lex and Leo are awesome. All I know when I was in high school, if we had boys on the cross country team as fast as these brothers in the whole state of PA, we would have looked at them like they were gods. We have in the last several years gotten to seeing young Africans doing it like an 18 year old Eliud Kipchoge or the likes of a Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but it is wonderful to see young Americans competing and doing so well. These brothers should have an amazing career with potential that is unlimited!

[@LumiereRestaurant]

As a middle school runner and your biggest fan, you guys have been such an incredible inspiration, and it’s really amazing what you guys do

[@HeavensWanderers]

Still have a lot to be proud of! You all kept pushing, big respect for you all!

[@moneyourself5954]

Amazing finish i was shocked but you guys took it very well, i was destroyed after getting injured and running a very bad race and not being able to qualify states, but i learned to adapt and i am gettin back into it, i am inspired to run faster everyday by you guys, i have the run fast stickers put them on my water bottle, thanks so much for everything you do❤

[@danielhutchinson6158]

Thank you L&L. I'm a youth track and field coach in the Bay Area. I look forward to watching some of your races at Stanford next season.

[@andrewmedrano1586]

Your message really inspired me! I truly appreciate your videos on running and the lessons you share through them. Keep it up! Congrats to one of the best XC teams in the nation! 🎉🎉

[@blazej6500]

You guys are true inspirations and keep me motivating to keep training 💪

[@benjaminsterner1384]

Inspirations. Thank you for how real this video is, I've loved watching your junior and senior years and can't wait for what's next.

[@lilahandrews8049]

Thank you so so much for being such an inspiration to me. You guys make running so fun which I think is so important when its such a tough sport. Wasn't sure if I was gonna stick with running or not but its people like you who motivate me to keep running.

[@Haller928]

Incredible maturity. Great video, fellas!

[@niahgoudar8163]

This is a truly inspirational video! I believe the lessons you both outlined here can be applied to all facets of life!

[@camguy99]

Lex, Leo and Team.. Congrats on your team victory!! Keep up the hard work.. The videos have certainly motivated me to get back on track with my running goals!! Your words of wisdom really help! Thanks for the advice and I look forward to seeing more of your successes as you move along in your xc/ Running journey!

[@RobertJWaid]

Great video. I’m sure every competitive runner has experienced the race-day-wall. After hitting mine in a league final, like others before, I smashed through it the next time out. It makes dealing with future losses bearable and future success even more sweet.

[@emilyzeck1732]

As a runner who is struggling currently, I appreciate these videos🖤

[@eric13hill]

Much respect for your maturity and fantastic attitudes! Way to give it your all.

[@robinsonnuila4715]

Yall are the best. I bet this was a big humbling experience. Excited to see the rest of your high school season and college seasons!

[@goat9158]

After my bad days you just got to get over it and some days you will have bad days. Don’t worry about a fail. It’s all mental.

[@laurenyoungs1288]

I love watching you guys run I watched the race live and I am sorry you guys did not run the best can you guys do a video on what you do for weights

[@theouroborossociety9717]

Very well said - Remember days like those are for retrospect. It's the yin and yang of life, in order to know winning (really winning) you must know what it is like to lose, life is suffering so find your purpose(s). What do we do with those dark days? Learn to accept them and learn from them because those days come right after the morning light, may your God bless all who read - good luck.

[@stephendenney7349]

I had my share of important high school cross country races in which I did not perform as well as I wanted, many more than the Young twins. Congratulations on a great season.

[@joeycarter8846]

Well said, and a great lesson to all...at any level or any endeavor.

[@BillyBob-wh4sq]

Awesome video. Thank you for showing us the race, how you felt, and how you reacted. I admire your mentality and I'm certain you will do great things in the upcoming season.

[@jackfarrellmammoth6475]

It’s still hard for me to believe that’s there’s any high schoolers who can beat these two, even Aaron. Great racing ahead, I’m sure. Thanks for the videos.

[@wahoomusic6230]

You truly win some and lose some but what matters at the end of the day is that you have it your best. And if you do that you never really lose

[@chrishewittpiano]

Really awesome video, Lex & Leo! Some setbacks won't define you and you guys have such an amazing and promising future. I can't wait to see what you guys accomplish this year and your years in college!

[@charliejohnson8214]

You guys are so inspiring!! Loving these vlogs and great season guys

[@jeffreycarman2185]

You never know how hard you can go unless you push the pace. Pushing the pace is a balance, with the adrenaline of the championship race, and the expectation coming in from last year, it is not completely out of no where that they might push it a bit too hard on the day. Pushing the pace is exactly what the sport is about, and L & L really exemplify this.

[@thomas1630]

I am excited for whats to come and will stay watching you guys. You did not do your best but you guys are amazing.

[@MigoNBS]

I think the best part was how happy colin was

[@mikes7654]

Awesome / Excellent video L&L 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️😀👍. Couldn’t have said what you said any better 🙂👍…. You 2 did great in the race…… as long as you finished--That should always be the first goal 👍 !!! It is when I run 😬👍. Keep these videos coming 👍.

[@hithere6282]

Your positivity is really inspiring! Can’t wait to see what you guys do in track :D

[@8bitgdhaxz]

Love your guys’ mindset, I try to work the same way! Keep on doing what you love

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

So happy for the team and Aaron!!! Was hoping for a great Lex and Leo 1-2, but you won some and you lose some. Learn from it and move on. Great season Newbury Park!!!

[@briankwitchoff7119]

Cannot wait to see you two running for Stanford next Fall! You guys are going to help Stanford dethrone NAU!

[@aaronweiler5079]

You should do a group run in the east coast when you are there.

[@nathanluong2723]

Always love watching these videos

[@arielbenmocha5133]

I love your vids and keep up the great work! Always fun entertainment! Edit: just wondering, not sure if you'll read this but can you make a video going over what injuries you both have faced over your high school xc and tf career and how it affected you guys? Thanks!

[@dylancrowers35]

This is such an incredible message

[@AGT1025]

Congrats Aaron!! Amazing for you to win it

[@jamespartlow3242]

You’re still number 1 and 2 in my eyes. Congrats to a fantastic season

[@evanmegoulas]

Awesome video lex and Leo keep the awesome videos coming

[@Snap__]

they handled this so well it’s sucks they both didn’t do there best at nxn

[@willkeefer4669]

great video, while making no excuses. great athletes and it will show. good luck in college guys.

[@kazooduck]

actual chills at the intro