All Out BACKWARDS Mile vs. Subscribers, Winner Gets $100
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Nick Symmonds is a two-time Olympian and a serial entrepreneur. He is the founder and president of Nick Symmonds, LLC and the co-founder and CEO of Run Gum, a caffeinated chewing gum company that gives people a quick boost in energy and focus with their revolutionary energy gum.
Nick holds a degree in biochemistry from Willamette University. He is also an Eagle Scout, a published author and a licensed pilot.
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You should do an all out downhill mile. I’d like to see the times. Or you could do a backwards 4x400
We need to see a nick symmonds marathon
I think since Nick is always talking about trying to be a all around athlete he should do a Murph challenge. 1 mile, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and finish off with a mile. It was named after a fallen Navy Seal.
Nick symmonds OLYMPICs
Hi nike
Nick: we’re running a backwards mile Me an intellectual: runs clockwise on the track
We thought about it! For some reason that seemed extra hard for my brain lol
I wonder if nobody has tried to do that and the WR is actually only like a 7 min mile clockwise lol. I've only ever ran clockwise for warmup/cool down.
Jamison Michael did this haha trolled everyone by making it look like he was gonna do what Nick and these boys did here only to turn around and run it forward clockwise
I’m not a competitive runner but I train regularly at a track and frequently run clockwise to switch things up for my feet and leg muscles.
@@nicksymmonds @ if you ever see this it would be so cool to get the video in reverse to see what it looked like !
Next : running a marathon on all fours
A buddy of mine recently did this! Bear crawled 26.2
@@nicksymmonds wait was it the New York marathon because I think I heard about it
@@nicksymmonds i cant even imagine doing that. Thats just so impressive
My shoulders hurt just thinking about that 😐
That seems like pure pain
Bit of a crazy idea for a race; A race where no one but the timer knows the number of laps. He rolls a dice before the race, and that + 1 is the number of laps. He only gives a warning on the last lap. Should be very interesting tactically.
The kids that are going into school and seeing us probably thought we were on drugs
HAHAHAH anyways nice run bro! Also may I know your 5k timing. I’m not here to compare I’m only 15 and my 5k time is really bad :(
@@plty3931 my 5k is pretty bad when considering I run a 4:52 mile, but my 5k is 18:58 and I’m 15 as well
@@jeremiahfictum5983wow still much better 5km time than me oof. 19.39 im working on it!! Anyways have a nice day lmao
@@jeremiahfictum5983 you'll be able to get that time down a bunch don't worry. I'm like 5:10 mile and 18:46 5k but I'm focused on 800m nowadays.
bro i got a nice 5k time at an 18:28 but when i ran that my mile time was 5:19( now at 5:07) i wish i could have your mile speed
Watching this in reverse should result in the best comeback race ever with a 8 man photo finish
Brooo someone needs to reverse this that would be sick
genius comment
Should‘ve played the footage backwards and just have a really cursed race 😂
Winner gets $100, everyone else gets a concussion 😭
LMAO! No runners were harmed in the making of this film!!
This mile hurt so bad I couldn’t walk for 3 days after this
I cant even imagine, I have done some backwards running to train for soccer, it’s insane. Massive respect for you haha!
Thanks for joining us!!!
I've tried running backwards and the after math Isn't fun😂 some serious stretches should be done after this😂
I played laser tag with my step nephew at a park and probably ran a total of 200m backwards and my hips were sore for a couple of days. I can't even imagine doing a mile backwards, and with no breaks. I mean, I can imagine completing it once the adrenaline sets it, but I can't imagine how horrible it must be afterward if about 200m with breaks was this bad
This looks so fun but I would've fallen over and hurt myself😂😅
Run one lap forward, one lap backwards, one lap sidesteps facing in and one lap sidesteps facing out. Runner choses what order they do it in
It would be really Nice
My entire being is hurting thinking about that noo
How someone ran my mile pr backwards is beyond me
Check out the backward marathon world record lol
It's sad isn't it 😅
Your pr kinda slow
@@ben6531 a 5:30 is not slow lmao the average in shape adult runs a 10 minute mile
@@cwetz226 it depends, a freshman running a 5:30 is pretty impressive, sophomore should be running 5:00-5:10 for the mile. junior and seniors should be running sub 5
the official running quote “ i’m having so much fun out here but i’m in a lot of pain” -nick symmonds
when they be running a mile faster backwards than me running fowards
😂😂
Dang shout out Cameraman Ryan. This video was CRISPY.
He is getting GOOOOOOD
Dbs have entered the chat
I once walked 5k backwards and had to ran the last 800m, I did it for charity. The day itself it was completely fine the day after was worse you could say. Mostly my calves were dead.
5k backward sounds like a terrible idea, honestly. A mile is already long, but 5k seems like a great way to get injured. Glad nothing bad happened to you.
This man inspired me to become a runner subscribe to him he deserves it
Well I mean I run for a club
Appreciate you Joshua!!
Lol you have alot of likes broskiiiiiiii
@@Zach_p114 thanks for commenting i had no idea that u would find my comment
You saved me from school...thank you so much
Lol
Glad I could help!! :D
What’s Dylan’s last name? He looks familiar
@@taylorgolden161 Dylan bailey
Now time for a one legged mile. Lol. 🤣
having to move the football thing off the track is too accurate. the football players leave it there every time smh
That school looks familiar
Hope the legs are better by now Jeremiah!!! :D
@@nicksymmonds fortunately I am, and I recently just won my first race in a forwards mile and broke 5 minutes for the first time
Let the audience decide who had the better fall 💀
@@jeremiahfictum5983 Congrats🙌🏼
@@ssgssleo2893 🤣 I think i would have fell in the first 100m
Honestly looks like running a mile backwards might be good for mobility and some small muscle growth.
It actually is proven to be a good exercise for muscles in your legs you don’t use often and it should help your running
i cant imagine the burn that yall must of been feeling while doing this mile
RIP their calf muscles and quads, haha
These videos are so dope. Every week looking forward to new Nick Symmonds videos :D
I’m not much for participation awards, but everyone deserved one for this event.
Videos are always so fun to watch and always so energetic! Perhaps a 200 on hands and legs mile? That would be interesting or even a 100 yard dash doing the crab walk? Just throwing out some more fun ideas. Keep them coming Nick!
After watching this, I really want to see the backwards mile in the olympics now.
When is the UPSIDEDOWN mile happening?
I think imma have to sit out on this one 😭😭
They’ll have to get gymnasts no one else would be able to do it.
I’m still waiting for that elimination marathon
That is very impressive to do that for a whole mile!! Your an inspiration for all!
No one: Nick: finger walk up Mount Everest
Love your vids!!!!!! Keep up the good work
their calves are gonna be sore for DAYS lmao
UR THE BEST NICK I LOVE UR VIDS
I like your videos cause they have such a good energy in them
Oh wow. Hometown! St. Petersburg, FL! Nice to see it.
Plot twist: Nick actually made the video with them jogging normally and then reversed the video.
I had to re-watch this video again because its hilarious how you guys are running!!
I’ve been waiting for this one
running backwards is actually realy good for your knees. Shoutout to knees over toes guy
The fact that no one knew that it was a backwards race. haha. Love it.
nick comes out wit the most creative content 🙌
Always a great day when Nick uploads.
I started to get into retro walking/running in the last 3 weeks and it's crazy how that video was uploaded around the exact same time as my interest of it arose.
I laughed so much when the students starting showing up.. They must have been like "wtf are they doing"
Plot twist: they’re actually running normally, the video is just played in reverse
Was just so so funny watching you run backwards all looking over your shoulders 😂
Love it Nick.
You're great with crowds, and really great with the young athletes. Coach or teacher one day? Looking forward to the 2nd Annual Nick Symmonds Classic.
Watching & Timing this was the most fun I've had before noon in my life
Looking forward to this Video!!
This is insane!!! :)) Can't wait for the Ultimate Speed Workout! I hit the subscribe button instantly! !!!
Nick, I would love to see and all out 3k steeplechase versus subscribers!
Maybe this summer!!
Nick! I'm in the Marine Corps, I would like for us to have a calisthenic competition on base or it can be off base!! It'll be totally up to you!! I'm a huge fan! Keep up the hardwork!
When are you coming to Michigan, man. We love you!
Congrats on 1/3 of a million subscribers. Not as huge of a milestone like 500,000, but still quite awesome.
Nick in 2030: running a one legged mile on the moon and winner gets $10,000 🤣
Imagine someone just finished watching TENET and comes out to see this going on, he would lose his mind 😂😂😂😂
Great idea Nick!!!
i have waited too long for this can't wait to try this with my friends
It's TOUGH on the quads. But doable. Have fun!!
This is pretty cool to watch
5k? BACKWARDS? You have my like man, good luck!
I think imma have to sit out on that one 😳😬
@@jeremiahfictum5983 Hahaha I would do the same man. You were in the video right?
@@steyn5511 yep I’m the one that fell in the end
@@jeremiahfictum5983 aaahh ok lol, you did great man! I run track as well and I now how much running a mile backwards would hurt
I asked it. I liked it. In good weather I run a 7:59 forward. So he's barely over 30 sec slower backwards. That is a quick runner!
Dylan is making the Dylan's proud
Nick!! Me and my cross country teammates love your videos!
I’m a track runner and a cross country runner and I love watching your videos but you should do hurdles backwards!!
Props to the ppl missing 1st period to do a backwards mile on a track lol👍
My teacher didn’t believe me so I had to show her the picture I took with him 😂😅
8:30 👏👏 great idea 🤣🤣 Looks like you’re doing a 5k😁
This is a good exercise for the quadricep muscles👍🏻
Dylan killed it! Damn I didn't think it would be that fast, way to go.
Just in time done with my 5th period class then nick symmonds drops a new vid
still faster than my normal mile time😂
Hey I love your videos great content! Also I didn't liked running distance and sprinting before 2021 but now I do and I am challenging my self to be my best and to go where we all want 1st Also and did do it
they literally did a faster mile backwards than i can do forwards
Damn, never thought I would this early to a nick symmonds video :)
Thanks for being early!!
I love your videos
Thank Nick!! I’m was literally dying in class. One question, when is another bundle going to be available for run gum? Waiting for another run gum deal!
Very soon!!
@@nicksymmonds wohoooo
I do miss throwing Shot. always thought about getting one and set up a small pit for fun. Track was always a great time.
Come up to the Boston area soon!
Awesome video!
Love your vids
Thanks for watching them!!
You’re at a third of a million subscribers congrats!
Hi Nick great video!
Thank you Paulina!!
I haven't even seen the video yet and I can feel my hammies cramping
Another nice vid nick, thanks for these :) i know running is nick's life, but i would like to see nick race his camera/tech guy (forgot his name sorryyyy) in a wheelbarrow 100m race. Not sure how hands would like the track, but maybe do it on grass :) and of course i dont mean like Pushing others, while sitting in wheelbarrow, allthough that could be Fun too, im sure you get the idea :)
I remember running backward miles in practice and having a total blast
Holy shit, this looks so funny😂
Holey Moley, I think they all would have beat me if I was running forward. Good on ya kids and Nick. Keep running and never get old.
I love this. Very cool idea. But when you do it again I would recommend helmets. We are not built to catch ourselves falling backward and protect our head, it could be lethal. Keep up with the great videos! :-)
Backwards miles are so fun! I did 8:27 in November or December...the trick is to pace yourself, which I definitely did NOT do :D I went out at 6:30 pace to start! I think I can get under 8 on my 2nd try, which is coming up in a few weeks :)
Did this on my channel and it’s a lot harder than it looks 😅😅 nice work Nick!!
I am the most unathletic person, a musician. Yet I love these videos been subbed few months now. Good Vids!
You should come out to Colorado and do one
I love the end when everyone’s waddling away
Hey Nick, when are you going to do a video in the Sacramento area?!
This would be interesting to see with some basketball players too!
The backwards triple jump and the backward pole vault would be fun.
I love backwards running feel the burn baby haha
It hit 10k likes! I’ll be waiting for that backwards 5k haha!
Suggestion, do an acft (army combat fitness test) and see how you stack up against the army standard im very curious to see what your score would be. The way to conduct is is all over the internet.
Oooo my district is also Vikings but more with blue and gold