You Won't Believe How Much Free Gear Collegiate Athletes Get!

Most collegiate programs are more than happy to deck their athletes out in the latest and greatest gear. My college, however, was not like this. In this video I tell you how I turned lemons into lemonade and WON! Follow me on Instagram here: / nicksymmonds
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Giveaway opens every Tuesday at noon PT and closes the following Tuesday at 6:00 AM PT. Winners will be announced on Nick Symmonds Too and contacted via Direct Message on Instagram.The winner must respond within 24 hours. Prize provided by Running Warehouse. Retail value of the prize between approximately $150 (value may vary).To participate an entrant must follow the guidelines found on giveaway post. All qualified entries will be deemed valid entries. The winner will be selected at random. No purchase is necessary to enter this contest.The selected winner(s) will have 24 hours to respond before alternate winner(s) will be selected. The alternate winner(s) will be notified in the same manner and will have the same amount of time to respond. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to win and located within the United States for delivery. Void where prohibited.The contest is open to everyone with the exception of employees of Sports Warehouse, Inc., Running Warehouse, LLC, Gold Medal, INC and their families, agents, and representatives.All taxes relative to the prize package are the sole responsibility of the winner. No prize substitutions, assignments or transfers. No cash equivalents.Returns & Exchanges: Returns for size changes are subject to availability and must be within two weeks of receiving product. No returns for refund are allowed. No returns for color exchanges. Giveaway shoes cannot be exchanged for an alternative model.By participating, you grant permission to Running Warehouse and Run Gum to share and use your name and any content submitted within your entry. Entrants are providing information to Sports Warehouse, Inc. and Running Warehouse, LLC, and Gold Medal, INC. By participating, all entrants acknowledge and agree that they have entered the contest of their own free will, that the full rules and details of the contest have been made available to them in writing and they therefore understand and agree that neither Sports Warehouse, Inc./Running Warehouse, LLC, nor their agents, affiliates, sponsors, representatives or employees have any liability with respect to any damages out of acceptance and use of a prize. By entering this promotion, participants agree to be bound by these rules.
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[@NickSymmondsToo]

Even if you're not a collegiate athlete you can get free gear! I give away a pair of running shoes every Tuesday. To enter simply follow me in Instagram: instagram.com/nicksymmonds

[@aliabdallah4183]

Is 7 minutes, 46 seconds good for a mile for a 13 year old? I decreased 3 minutes though from when I started in my mile run and I only started a month ago

[@personal77777]

I need shoes and gear

[@laceyutley9797]

@@aliabdallah4183 it is decent. Keep working hard and your work will pay off. Running sub 7mins should be a good goal for you.

[@David-jr9ox]

Let’s just pretend the only reason I’m slow is because of my shoes

[@NickSymmondsToo]

I was slow once! Hard, consistent work will make you faster!!

[@kaismithley6173]

@@NickSymmondsToo your freshman and sophomore year what was your cross country 3 mile time

[@Anthony-mh7ix]

@@NickSymmondsToo My guy your highschool 800m split in the mile is faster than my best 800m time

[@cacheryandunn]

I pray we have a track season I’m going to try and break the state meet record in the 800m.

[@Walker-wj4jw]

which state?

[@shawncoe2146]

Good luck!

[@julianduron5671]

U gooooooooooo.

[@cacheryandunn]

Walker Oklahoma

[@sineadcrowley3314]

How’s it go

[@brysonriddington]

I love this story! I think in sports, but also life as well, we get muddled up in all the stuff we want but don’t necessarily need. The important thing is that you have your NEEDS satisfied and then you can go as far as your drive takes you.

[@NickSymmondsToo]

EXACTLY!!!

[@eringolembewski3101]

This channel is so underrated.

[@nathanrs1016]

People who live in other countries: "Schools give stuff out???"

[@anne-loua.5490]

lmaooo literally, I live in France and I wish my school would give out even a sticker to athletes but thats not how it works hahah

[@nathanrs1016]

@@anne-loua.5490 Nan à l'école on se faisait mal voir quand on allait faire les cross et qu'on loupait 4h de cours hahaha

[@sarahpoole9541]

I'm a female freshman cross country runner. Your story of running has always inspired me because I wasn't a very tall runner when I started and,didn't have much speed when I started to. Today I'm on track to beat my states record for the 5k. One day I inspire to get into Oregon state and run for them and then become a professional runner! Your story is so inspiring and honestly I thank you, because you truly have inspired me! I hope one day I can inspire someone who runs just like you do! Thank you so much!!! Btw run gums great and works highly recommend!

[@spencergambrell7819]

4:29 Man as a D3 runner, I've got goosebumps hearing this now.

[@God-cm5xs]

My coach said basically the same thing to us. We were in the biggest division in Iowa but the poorest and least participation rate and didn’t have much genetics. Mind you this is still high school but gave me a better outlook. People underestimate motivation and the mental aspect of it all.

[@angelacollins6757]

Our son went to Willamette from 1993-1997, and his roommate his freshman year was a cross country runner. I do not remember if the young man qualified for regionals or nationals. He was told he had to pay to travel, so he stayed home. I love the story about Kelly. My daughter worked for him at Oregon State.

[@brandonadolphus8639]

This is so inpirational bc many ppl always want the best shoes n gears n yet dont perform. Its not about what u wear but how hard u train n run

[@ParkerMax]

Did you do this in one take? That story was awesome!! Love it!

[@jadencosta1279]

In my experience, my school also doesn’t give out free gear. Every so often we’ll get 2 t-shirts (one long one short sleeve) per xc/track season (so 4 shirts per academic year), and graduating seniors get a special gift from the team. We get issued warm ups and uniforms but they have to be turned in at the end of the season. Shoes are also on our own too.

[@jackwakefield05]

Lol in the Uk we have to pay for kit unless u go to a private school

[@Anthony-mh7ix]

My man my school hasn’t had new uniforms in 30+ years. You get tons of stuff

[@Goonnnnn]

I didn’t win but you simply giving away shows how much you appreciate your supporters, thanks nick we appreciate it.

[@mikeyboy2154]

Nick I love your channel it’s always uplifting, you’re so motivating. This episode, however, goes above and beyond. Favorite. Thx and well done.

[@wardfreeman7533]

Well said, Nick. Well said! I went to a small NAIA (but powerful) school in the 1970s. Just was happy with the simple uniform and shoes/spikes they gave us. I was more appreciative of the the opportunity to compete against some of the best in the country and learned lessons that stick with me 40 years of running later.

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@haileyruns42]

I agree we really don't get a lot of gear, I had to purchase all my gear by myself... :( I wish our small cross country team ( Franklin Pierce University) would have a higher budget to get some more gear for my team. Also love your product Run gum I use it everyday and feel so privileged to be an ambassador for your brand everyday! :)

[@realzachsmith]

Love this story! Goosebumps.

[@julianduron5671]

He is so right the only thing you need for cross-country is the shoes and the fire. the fire for me was the team.you know teamwork.

[@williamsotomayor4794]

Nick me and you relate it's doesn't matter what gear you buy it's the hard work you put in.

[@bobwasherenotthere]

I remember in college we got a pair of sweats, and singlet, shorts, backpack, and a coat for warm ups. Same set for 4 years, and we had to buy that stuff. We all had to bus 20-40 minutes off campus to get to our track. The ringers on our team kicked serious ass and it was always so great to watch, everytime.

[@julianosaddockdesa]

Owesome! It's the reality of everybody here in Brazil. You're inspirational. Best regards

[@shandytorok259]

Best motivational video in the World, it can be applied to anything and to any field....Thank you Nick!

[@allisonhayes2947]

I love both of his channels so much, I'm almost glad he isn't one of those big huge youtubers, because we get to be apart of this experience and don't have to share it with others, he responds to comments, he reads his dms, and he gives stuff away and it's not like he's doing it because he had money that he can just give stuff away, he is actually trying to help some people out.

[@T1MB05L1C3]

I ran for a smaller D1 school and we had to buy a lot of our stuff. Not everything, but quite a bit. Oh and we had to return our uniform tops too.

[@williamsotomayor4794]

Congratulations lisa 😁🙌 put in those miles in those new shoes.

[@williamsotomayor4794]

Just finished virtual school time to watch a nick symmonds video

[@joshp5246]

That story was elite🔥

[@idkjillian]

Id killlll for all the shorts and shirts omg

[@Heam.1]

I’m getting motivation just from hearing you talk about it!!!

[@manomaypawanbangali3974]

You are giving us both fire 🔥🔥🔥 and shoes also. All we need to be a great runner.

[@timothyedward7360]

that was very insightful, thank you nick!

[@adrib47]

I love these videos so much! Thanks for uploading!

[@itsdvon6269]

as someone who goes to an naia school we only got our uniforms, our warmups, and a shirt so 🙃 time to go d1

[@ericf9465]

I ran for NAIA Seattle University (mid 90s) and got a couple t shirts, singlet and shorts and half off Brooks shoes. Warm ups were given back each year. We were so envious of the D1 kids.

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@recondite_me]

Hey Nick, Is the Giveaway International or USA Only???

[@allisonhayes2947]

It's international

[@kaismithley6173]

Nick you should change your links to the shoes in your description on the main channel most of the shoes are outdated and out of stock, and you should switch to running warehouse links too considering you have a partnership with them now

[@thomasschilling3024]

What’s up nick keep up the videos can’t wait for that awesome uphill race you showed a sneak peek of 👍!

[@jesusjordan1574]

This is so cool!! Nick is a big highlight of my week! :D

[@jesusjordan1574]

Thx so much Nick!! Can't wait for you next video!

[@derekrubis6652]

Nick this was so true when I ran for DIII College Carroll University’s XC/Track Team

[@ginopiraino3493]

Nick, have you checked out there shorts? I love the running warehouse shorts, I bought American Flag short shorts from there and they are so fire.

[@shannonadendorff3608]

Love your videos ♥️

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thank you for watching them!!

[@slothypunk]

You need a shiny brand new Nike brand for Olympic though ;)

[@loganpoliti101]

Maybe I’ll win next week. Big love nick, keep up the good work.

[@Aperez78]

I never got any free equipment except training shirts to represent my school lol all were borrowed ran for CSULA track team, granted i only really ran for about 1.5 years for my school due to dropping out of the sport to focus on my degree. I did gain a lot of knowledge on how to properly train which i use in my everyday training now :)

[@kartiksharma4045]

A new lucky person ❤❤❤❤ Dreaming the next lucky person as myself..❤❤❤

[@yankaitan8648]

i work in a run speciality store and to me ppl are being too over concern with their gears. Special socks, watches, performance shoe. Especially runners coming in and said they want a shoe that can run fast. If you are fast the shoe will be fast too xD Sage Canaday came in 16th in the Boston marathon wearing clifton, a daily trainer. Screw all the gears and focus on your training!

[@KornDoesStuff]

That is indeed a lot of gear

[@jakehemingway9603]

Hey Nick, is the giveaway only in the US?

[@alderinkjoshua]

My 3 little kids have multiple nice pairs of running shoes. I have one pair with maybe 800 miles on em

[@Deebohhh]

So did you buy the sweats???

[@ethanchaparro20]

Had you gone D1, where would you have gone?

[@xxsnottytissuexxoo3962]

All I heard was facts in this vid💯

[@HectorLopez-mt5bg]

I got a huge question. Im asking through here cause i aint got an Instagram account, sorry. So im overweight. 260lbs to be exact. Im starting to enjoy going on a run, more like waddle but yeah. I want to improve run time and distance ran. J can do a 5k easy..ish, 10k as well, painful but done. But im slow, best run time for 5k is 29 minutes and 10k 1hr and 4 minutes. Slow i know. How would you train to drop run time dramatically and increase distance as well? My goal is to be able to do marathons and ultras even. It just sucks being this fat man. Also ive been very inconsistant on my running. One week 20 plus miles the next 7 o 8 miles and its just been annoying. Thats probably my answer, build up weekly mileage and consistency.

[@aricsiegrist7380]

Nick, do you respond to comments?

[@user-ts7mx1qu8q]

I can’t wait for university

[@shmueli8838]

Yo nick what's up? Can I purchase Run Gum not in the USA?

[@NickSymmondsToo]

yep! Visit VitaCost.com. They ship Run Gum all over the world.

[@manomaypawanbangali3974]

@@NickSymmondsToo rungum is not there also the website is not very good

[@onnih4482]

@@manomaypawanbangali3974 i bought it from there a week ago

[@diegopearl6875]

Nick I’m a big fan I’m a 8th grade XC 3rd in district and track runner I am not allowed to have ig anything else I can do

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@TyQuavion]

Great video

[@NickSymmondsToo]

thank you!!

[@kirannielsen5188]

What shoes did william win?

[@silaschildress3667]

I would love a new pair of shoes. The ones I have are wearing out. And I have a 5K I signed up for next week

[@dr1s006]

Let’s get ittttt

[@notjesuss120]

Damn if that were me I would still wear 1 pair of shorts every time

[@seanmacreachtain1742]

Nice Story Nick

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@rickydavis2435]

Free shoes?

[@speedydave2155]

anyone else from south Africa here?

[@davidsell3635]

Nice video!

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@wkrupper]

Are you always optimistic about winning?

[@nataliesparkles561]

Haha my high school gives NO gear and we have to BUY our uniforms! Ahhh underfunded schools am I right

[@lucastimm7484]

Hi nick my dad ran with you

[@TheRudemaddy]

I saw vein 💪

[@teehee991]

sorry im late i was at school..

[@shemafiacre1039]

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[@karansaini9814]

#Ask nick

[@rickydavis2435]

Rip didn’t win

[@NickSymmondsToo]

there will be MANY more giveaways!!

[@basketball4lifeej]

Hey nick I DM’d you on Instagram about mental state

[@menahelmy4131]

Ahhhhhhhhhh i didn’t win

[@myskullisred]

College athletes are paid.

[@wakandafart9885]

The videos man keep it up 👍 btw my insta is Carlos the bear 😉

[@emanueldelapaz5115]

1st

[@sam_1446]

Rly need new shoes @sampastreich

[@geronimovince2311]

900th like 😎