How to Run a FASTER MILE!! Ft. Spencer Brown (The Athlete Special)

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Have you been struggling to PR? Looking to improve your mile time? Well, this week Spencer Brown (The Athlete Special) and I came together to give you our best advice to help you PR in your next race! We discuss training, misconceptions, mental approaches, visualization, and how Spencer as a sub 4 minute miler goes about preparing for and racing the mile!
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@TheAthleteSpecial 5 жыл бұрын

after this inspirational video I would be ok with Levet coaching me!

@paytonikeda6069 5 жыл бұрын

The Athlete Special i love you bro follow me on ig @jefferyhonkton

@gorytv9847 5 жыл бұрын

Cherrybombman ew no

@ianschram6171 5 жыл бұрын

I really really want to break 5 mins, I'm at a 5:04. But after this video, I think I can do it

@henryfeutrill3259 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianschram6171 Exact same I ran 5:00:41

@itsharris2345 5 жыл бұрын

and they said avengers had the most ambitious crossovers...

@ZachLevet 5 жыл бұрын

🤔😏

@johnlackey566 5 жыл бұрын

Now all we need is Emma Abrahamson 🤔

@mesharrogers6392 5 жыл бұрын

Bro I'm Soo tired of this comment 🤦🤦🤦 it was clever at first then erryone was on the bandwagon

@tanyaartiaga117 4 жыл бұрын

John Lackey omg yass that would be another great collab.👏

@SP-oo3lp 5 жыл бұрын

3:19 thank me with a like

@patrickkoon4228 5 жыл бұрын

I’m coming For your soul what up my g

@SP-oo3lp 5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Koon my boy! Any tips for a 12 year old miler? JK😂

@patrickkoon4228 5 жыл бұрын

I’m coming For your soul what did you get down to lol in the mile 😂

@SP-oo3lp 5 жыл бұрын

Patrick Koon ready for it? 5:53! Broke my PB in track last week!

@patrickkoon4228 5 жыл бұрын

I’m coming For your soul awesome!

@dster864 5 жыл бұрын

Dream Team: Zach Easton Emma Spencer ....and what could have been Ryan Trahan :(

@natetobeck3551 5 жыл бұрын

i miss when ryan trahan made running videos

@jackhalberstadt2164 5 жыл бұрын

Facts

@aaronmendez5876 5 жыл бұрын

That last part hit the feels :(

@kjelldegroot5137 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@aidanbarton845 5 жыл бұрын

And rip Soren :(((

@samuelroberts8449 5 жыл бұрын

Yo I looked it up and a 3:39 for the 1500 is one second away from the Olympic trial qualifying time!

@bannanacherrycake6625 5 жыл бұрын

I recently PR'ed at a track meet for the 1600 I was a at 7:30 and last meet of the season I got 6:48 that was the first meet where I had told myself the mental stuff he talks about in the video and just relax and tell yourself positive things. I think that what he talks about is pretty accurate. Although a child I cannot change my diet listen to Zach.

@solostudying2863 5 жыл бұрын

And thank you for that mile breakdown. I hadn't thought of it like that before. I am 4:8:4 ; run the first 400 comfortably, run the next 800 stronger, and then just run until u pass the finish line

@anthonybamford8765 5 жыл бұрын

At 5:40 i was laughing so hard because on race day i think of anything but my race, 5 minutes before the starter called me to the line in my last race, i was having an intense baseball debate with the boys... lol

@psyso-cleanedits8953 Жыл бұрын

You're actually so lucky

@zugzug733 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach I’m running the mile at state on Saturday, so this was perfect! Thanks a lot

@condusive 5 жыл бұрын

Because I’m running state on Saturday as well.

@samgordon425 5 жыл бұрын

LeoIsWet5 update???

@lillietracy8737 5 жыл бұрын

A mile? We do that in gym for testing I can run a mile in 8 min. 20sec.

@zugzug733 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Gordon 434, not exactly what I was lookin for, but I’m a sophomore so I think I have time to grow.

@samgordon425 5 жыл бұрын

LeoIsWet5 that’s very true, good luck to you

@alexj8196 5 жыл бұрын

From one goat to another, this was quality content.

@arogueburrito 3 жыл бұрын

there can only be one GOAT, unless we're speaking of separate fields

@megankopp3544 5 жыл бұрын

This might get buried in the comments.... But to all the runners out there... There is this great app named headsharp that you should all start using. This isnt like headspace, it's to work on a champion mindset. I'm not sponsored, I just really think you will really love it and it's something you need to try

@thomashimes2413 5 жыл бұрын

Megan Kopp does it cost money

@solostudying2863 5 жыл бұрын

@megankopp3544 5 жыл бұрын

@@thomashimes2413 no it's free

@thomashimes2413 5 жыл бұрын

Megan Kopp k thanks

@roonthegoon114 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my mental strength needs work

@thomasswindle5504 5 жыл бұрын

Haha i just ran my mile race yesterday this would of been helpful before the race, but i still PR'ed by 21 seconds :)

@ethankemp4910 5 жыл бұрын

what did u run

@thomasswindle5504 5 жыл бұрын

@@ethankemp4910 i got 6:58

@nrousseau7606 5 жыл бұрын

Thomas Swindle what grade r u in?

@SpeedDropped 5 жыл бұрын

Yooo nice dude keep it up 👌👌 that’s great

@SpeedDropped 5 жыл бұрын

Just keep putting in hard work i dropped from 7 min to 6:24 (my time rn) from late january just put in the hard work and you’ll get a lot faster

@bennettbrake6553 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is what all we’ve been waiting for 🙌🏻

@andychestovich239 5 жыл бұрын

Thx man, been watching your vids my mile time had dropped a ton I’m a freshman and so far with half the season to go I’ve went from 5:18 to 4:52

@zeauxx8351 2 жыл бұрын

In how long? And what’s your time now

@gummy5862 2 жыл бұрын

@@zeauxx8351 I assume he did that over the course of a season. His PR is now 4:48, but he doesn’t have any official times from the current season since his school hasn’t done any track meets yet.

@benthecool6607 Жыл бұрын

@@zeauxx8351he closed out senior year with 4:46 and 2:00 in the 800, runs collegiately for Grinnel and has run 4:40 and 1:58

@morghenvawter11 5 жыл бұрын

Im in 8th grade cross country and track I have always watched your videos to help me. You inspire and motivate me to do my best everyday.

@aamotorsllc4538 5 жыл бұрын

I am a USATF Masters runner, back from a 22 year absents from the sport. Love both of your guys videos. I am down to 5:12 in the mile, and am looking to get under 5:00 this summer. Last 2 months has been more mileage, up to 35 miles a week. My legs are tired, looking for a good workout for the higher mileage times, before I peak later in the summer for Nationals. Thanks guys!!

@nicholassims4655 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, finally a collaboration with another KZfaqr,. Great video Zach keep it up

@williamsiegel3868 5 жыл бұрын

Yooo i love you, low key Tuesdays suck but you already know I look forward becuzzz these vidss

@OneManOneMic 5 жыл бұрын

Listened to the pod last week, and loved this vid dude! Shoutout the Athlete Special 🙏🏼

@scribescrub4101 5 жыл бұрын

When will the Easton Allred pod be dropping?? Super excited

@scribescrub4101 5 жыл бұрын

Ethan Rodriguez- Story oh ok awesome! Thanks

@ZachLevet 5 жыл бұрын

This Thursday!!

@scribescrub4101 5 жыл бұрын

Zach Levet sweeeeet! Love to listen to the pod while I run! I have an 800m race at the regional track meet this week to see if I can make state!!

@harritacosalad9929 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are getting the attention you deserve. Keep up the amazing and inspirational work!

@jennaramsey9051 5 жыл бұрын

I’m watching this the day before my State Track Meet. Thank you Zach!

@jackh1164 5 жыл бұрын

Any chance you can do one with a 3200? Im a frosh looking for tips. Hoping to pr this Saturday from my last 10:07!

@natesminecraftpechannel8881 4 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome time for a Freshman!

@runningwithstrength8580 5 жыл бұрын

Zack your vids have improved so much and I love it!

@NASCAR_NEAL 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t know if I can take advice from a 4:18 miler. That’s like a little morning warm up jog. lol yeah right 4:18 is cookin! 3:59 yeah that guy either running his soul away or running to get it back haha. Great video and thanks for all the tips. Have a great day y’all Semper Fi

@batkdeadshot6406 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah bro I'm 6 years old and my pace for my long run is a 3:59.

@mav3ric100 4 жыл бұрын

@@batkdeadshot6406 You need to get that pace up son. Too slow for a long run.

@peteplayz-norskgaming5723 4 жыл бұрын

BaTk Deadshot you might have potential, keep it up.

@cwetz226 3 жыл бұрын

@@batkdeadshot6406 my pace for a long run is just a casual 3:04 and I was born tomorrow

@zeauxx8351 2 жыл бұрын

@@mav3ric100 you mean down

@moose6854 5 жыл бұрын

Always making great videos, keep it up Zach.

@ZeBestBagguetCrGd 5 жыл бұрын

Ayy I watch both of you and love this collab!

@adamzettle8335 5 жыл бұрын

editing on point already

@ezraminard2986 5 жыл бұрын

Never seen a KZfaq video with so many views with so little dislikes. Keep up the good work

@riccitalbot6464 5 жыл бұрын

this is the content i need

@pratyutata9702 5 жыл бұрын

That helped a lot zach thanks !!!🙂🙂🐐

@JohnnyBasil7997 5 жыл бұрын

I have freshman counties this Friday and out of our distance team I’m the only one running the 2 mile but I’m also going to be running the mile so my pr is currently 5:12 and I’m looking to break it but my 2 mile pr is only 11:54 so I’m happy to watch these videos and get real tips and advice from a real runner!

@elijah1837 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great advice Zach!

@WilSon-yb5xf 5 жыл бұрын

I used to have bronchitis and I know how bad it is. Glad you are feeling better and get well soon

@turnoverbros Жыл бұрын

I ran a 6:02 trying to get a sub 6 in October, closest I was able to get is a 6:19 since then, I am improving though.

@monkimilkers Жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

@gyrocattivo5031 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are inspirational! Thank you so much 🙏

@gzr888 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Zach! I shared it with some of my friends and will definitely use some of your tips!

@jamesmcnaughton9939 4 жыл бұрын

Vids definitely gonna help me out. Trying to break 5 this year

@SP-oo3lp 5 жыл бұрын

Nice job Zach! Finally I’ve asked for this countless times on both your channels!

@ZachLevet 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy!! :) & Both Channels?!

@isaaccorgatelli4258 5 жыл бұрын

@@ZachLevet I think he was talking about both your channel and Spencer's channel.

@natepaul3240 5 жыл бұрын

good video, i’ve got a big race saturday and this will definitely help

@kalenyeager 5 жыл бұрын

love the energy zach!

@stlmtndew2654 Жыл бұрын

This is a great video. Thank you!

@BrockCovington 5 жыл бұрын

Always solid content!

@scribescrub4101 5 жыл бұрын

Bro your editing is getting better every video!!! Loved this one! P.s. bet this won’t get hearted (wink)

@ZachLevet 5 жыл бұрын

Means a lot!! I've been playing around with the editing, so I'm glad you can tell!

@trevorlei4096 5 жыл бұрын

IT WON'T

@scribescrub4101 5 жыл бұрын

Zach Levet for sure!

@joshuahyde9381 5 жыл бұрын

Do at video for faster 5k this summer since XC will starts training soon

@joshuahyde9381 5 жыл бұрын

I liked this type of vid. I am in the end of track season though

@larsschneider4032 5 жыл бұрын

I can't believe that this came out, my favorite event and two favorite KZfaqrs in one video

@MitchellDurden 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Zach, I know that you’re a distance guy but you’re the running youtuber that I trust most so can you make a video on 800m tips

@noaholiver2097 5 жыл бұрын

I needed this bro! Thanks

@aidancook4829 5 жыл бұрын

This video timing was sooo perfect

@alextang6458 5 жыл бұрын

dang I just had a meet today before this video came out! I’m def gonna implement these tips for the future! Loved the video :))

@tristanliggett4088 5 жыл бұрын

YES! UR DOING A COLLAB WITH ATHLETES SPECIAL

@ninobueno3747 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@kaylamarie6458 5 жыл бұрын

This helped soooo much thxs😀

@austinalanis4004 5 жыл бұрын

Literally flipped when I saw the title such a good video!!!

@CBu3no 5 жыл бұрын

This is eye opening😯

@JordanThomasmedia 5 жыл бұрын

Some pretty good tips here! Its cool you and Spencer were able to get a collab going.

@obeythekidd22 5 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this collab

@garrettricardo 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid Zach!

@miles4723 5 жыл бұрын

Aye the video I’ve been waiting for

@mijatmilanovic1703 4 жыл бұрын

Best vid everrr!!!! Can't wait to get a pb!!

@ConnorHeffron 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zack I broke 5 mins on the mile after watching this video 👍

@samjacobsen9256 5 жыл бұрын

This video came out just in time. I’m a freshman running 4:36 and I’m aiming to get break 4:30 on Thursday. Thanks for the tips! (You gained a new sub)

@jacobcockerham8034 5 жыл бұрын

Sam Jacobsen ur fast, 4:30 is my goal for next season. Currently run a 5:20 as an 8th grader, but our practices r easy, I didn’t run at all last summer, and I have a bad diet. Making those things right starting this summer should help me reach my freshman goal!

@laurencesdaddy6392 3 жыл бұрын

SmooveSkillz I’m a 4.10 miler but can’t break 25 Mins for the 5k

@anthonygould6017 4 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@jcrizzy7643 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid as always dude! Although, track is winding down and summer runs are right around the corner... I would love a video about advice for summer runs so I can have a successful XC season... should I be focusing on pure mileage trying to run as many miles as I can, or should I run them a bit faster?

@chaseanspach2799 5 жыл бұрын

jcrizzy do a bit of both like tempo runs long runs get in the mileage but also work on speed and do some faster paced runs

@jacobwall9976 5 жыл бұрын

Google summer of malmo

@ethancozine9730 5 жыл бұрын

Just doing fast 400s or 800s is one of the best workouts. I sends you into oxygen debt, and after doing it a couple of times, your body will begin to use oxygen more efficiently. Keep doing and your body will become even more efficient. The best thing for training is mix it up. Do fast 400s/800s one day, do long runs the next, do tempo runs, do speed work, etc. That's what I do and it has worked really well.

@peteplayz-norskgaming5723 4 жыл бұрын

Ethan Cozine not the best training

@rickyyvf3717 5 жыл бұрын

In my first year of track I started at 7:24 as a sophomore in high school which is horrible but it was my first time doing sports and now I’m in my junior year with a 5:40 and plan on running 4 minute miles by senior year

@calebdeane8497 5 жыл бұрын

Not first but early and love your vids

@Mawzy 5 жыл бұрын

Still trying to get sub 5 and I have a race tomorrow lol thanks for this

@Villasenorbrandon 4 жыл бұрын

The ultimate crossover we were all waiting for

@jacobhutchins8539 5 жыл бұрын

Yes the 2 best youtubers in 1 vid!!!

@DGB_Vani 5 жыл бұрын

lol! I have a race tomorrow and this is what I needed!👌

@ianbeck4437 5 жыл бұрын

The collab has finally arrived!!!!!!

@Jguzzyok 5 жыл бұрын

YES

@nickthomas7899 5 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to start a sort of running vlog! What is a good way to start?

@aidancook4829 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I have a mile race tomorrow

@maddiewilt4986 5 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on the perfect warm up to do before a race

@FitGigs 5 жыл бұрын

Could’ve used this a month ago but still quality content. Broke 5 freshman year and hopefully 4:40 or better next year!

@zeauxx8351 2 жыл бұрын

Nice I run a 4:12 after 7 years training what’s your time rn?

@FitGigs 2 жыл бұрын

@@zeauxx8351 4:38 lol

@sethbeckner2946 5 жыл бұрын

Cool to see some of my favorite you tubers collab

@altus1960 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@roonthegoon114 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I actually started to get addicted to these videos

@ChillBro24 5 жыл бұрын

You're a beast man. Wish we coulda talked at that Liberty indoor meet in January! I was the weirdo that yelled at you on our cooldown lol.

@user-rm3fh4ml9b 2 жыл бұрын

Stay confident is the key. Without special reason, everyone could reach the goal what others could reach. No common way, everyone has own special way based on common experience.

@VishnuuGopi 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@solostudying2863 5 жыл бұрын

I WASN'T READYYY

@brennanjrim 5 жыл бұрын

Zach, will you be making a video on Penn Relays this year?

@itskeeei3090 5 жыл бұрын

After the tip about making the race three sections, I was able to PR by 6 seconds!

@LuisMartinez-ih2oc 4 жыл бұрын

I woke up at 5 A.M. to attempt to make a new PR for the mile. Sub 6 minutes. I was right on pace up until about 1km in. That’s when I realized my asthma started to kick in. But I just kept pushing to pace all the way to 5’10” pace. Ended up doing 6’05”. Hopefully won’t get an asthma attack next time :/

@aidannix9758 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach, I’m a Freshman and I’m just now starting track and I don’t really train, but I think I have a bunch of potential so if I put in the work I can be very good in the future. My current PR for the 1600m is 4:55 and I don’t train.

@gorytv9847 5 жыл бұрын

Aidan Nix you don’t know how jealous I am lol. I’ve been running 35 miles a week since the summer till track with hardly any breaks and I can’t even break 5. Breaking 5 without training is amazing talent!

@kyleo1991 5 жыл бұрын

I ran a 4:44 in the mile but my coach moved me up to 3200 and steeplechase but I am doing well in both. Hopefully my senior year which is next year I can just run the 1600 and 800m cause that is what I am comfortable with

@uriahlucas7190 5 жыл бұрын

Love that "what you put in is what you get out" Im a 9th grader and i ran my first ever 1600 last Saturday in 5:13 i wasn't overly exhausted so im going for 4:59 next time!!

@moshenathan6957 5 жыл бұрын

How long will it take me to go from 5:45 to sub 5? Besides that what type of training should I be doing? I'm not part of a team I live in Israel and it's mostly hilly here, I just like to run for fun but want to break that 5 minute barrier. Thanks

@obaidkhwaja9112 5 жыл бұрын

I was supposed to run a mile today for track, while i was walking down to the starting line I tripped on the bleachers and sprained my ankle and I’m pissed

@lukasmcgill721 5 жыл бұрын

I’m in 8th grade probably 5’ 5 to 5’ 6 130 I ran a 5:29. I’ve got an invitational in 2 days I’m running the mile I have to get my time down to 5:16 to match last years winner. My current pb is equivalent to 6th last year. So I’m really going to try to shave 13 seconds. Wish me luck!

@shomariboulet 5 жыл бұрын

When running all these miles over the summer how do you keep your speed

@graymitchellyt 5 жыл бұрын

Been subbed since 296. You have blown up!

@JoshNulty 5 жыл бұрын

Gray Mitchell 500 and something gang

@benlange6422 5 жыл бұрын

When you watched this after your track meet, and realize you did the complete opposite of all the good advice. Then ponder all the things you did wrong, and wished I saw the video before the meet 😂😂 ... The advice was great though!!👍

@Mike-ym8zj 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the 3 part to the 1600, I have league finals tomorrow have any other tips for the 2 mile

@trevorgrogan909 3 жыл бұрын

I got something new from the having an open mind part

@chazmiller931 5 жыл бұрын

i have a mile tomorrow 😅 amen to this video 🙏😂

@ayooo9770 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do if you're put into a weak heat? How do you stay focused and keep pushing for the best time? My 3200m PR is 11:02, but today I was the top ranked person in my heat and I led most of the race, but I was slower than usual. I was passed in the last 500m and lost. I ended up with an 11:37, but I feel I would have been faster if I had people to chase.