How To Run 6-Minute Miles At 225 Pounds

 
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[jahreigns]

Balancing strength and endurance training is a constant challenge for me. I am a firm believer that running should be part of a total fitness program though.

[garyleung]

It takes me 6 minutes to get out of bed, much less run a mile.

[ArthurDentandVogons]

A year later and he's running a 4:53 PB. Love following this journey.

[mavric]

This is not surprising when he mentions that he ran cross country in high school. They put in serious mileage (any kind of long distance track team in high school) so from an early age he built up his Aerobic base. When he joined the Army he basically did what's considered speed workouts with the repeats. THAT is why he's able to still do 6 min/miles at 225. Also he's not an ordinary 225, that's 225 muscles, not fat. The guy's fit.
Kudos though.

[PureSinaatraa]

Is a 8min mile at 240 a good time ? I’ve been running to loose weight, I started at around 360.

[GP-rjvm]

With respect to leg strengthening for running: After running on paved surfaces as training for road races for about 6 months, I started running off road on trails, grass, in forests etc... to train for some trail runs. The uneven terrain running not only taxed my core more as maintaining balance became more of an issue but in particular further strengthened my ankles and calves as the increased need for stabilization enhanced muscle recruitment in those areas. So when not working on VO2, mixing in some off road running might help with the leg strengthening. Also running through nature is a nice change of environment.

[regulator]

I’m 205 and can only do an 8 minute mile. I use to only be able to do a 10, 6 months ago. I’m making some progress.

[justinmorgan]

I came close like a month ago... 220lbs and I ran a 6:15 mile. 2 years ago I couldn't even do it in 15 minutes, then again I was 270lbs.

[pierinifitness]

I really enjoyed this video, thanks for making it. I'm a 64 year old man who has resurrected his running after "retiring" from it. I have a goal of running one mile in 7:30 and will test myself soon. About 5 years ago, I had a goal to do it in 6:00 and on my final test, I believe I ran 6:21. I've done 6:00 about 12-15 years ago. I'm doing as you said and am blessed that I'm able to chase my goal. Enjoy your youth and thank you for your service to our country. I served 1972-1975 in the Army too.

[imyouyoureme]

Rule #1: Run
Rule #2: Fast
Rule #3: faster - until desired time is reached.

[calfitness]

Get it! Im doing my first Ironman in 3 months @ 190lbs and shooting for 11hrs... I am also prior service. Keep up the motivation! Awesome to see others pushing themselves!

[MrDfresh]

I’m around 254 pounds and I’m running a 7-7:30 mile. I’m training for a marathon as well. I attribute my ability to run long distances at a sustainably quick pace to consistent conditioning, lots of hiit workouts, strength and mental toughness. And I agree that if you want to get better at running you really need to get out there and pound the pavement

[osvie]

I once ran a mile at 250 lbs., that's how long it took me to catch up to the ice cream truck.

[JustenHarden]

Preston rocking the EverForward gear. Maxx would be proud. Appreciate the tips, Nick!

[jmkennon]

Anybody else worry that Preston was going to step on Nicks phone the whole time ??

[Bobbito]

mechanics would also take off a lot of time instantly. it may be hard to keep a certain form for a mile+ at first but with practice it'll become easy

[lauderdale]

I’m 43 and in decent shape. 6’3 210 lbs and I feel your channel is my go to.

[albiole]

I ran a mile in 6 minutes when I was 12. That's my PR to this day.

[nephgod]

How to run a 6 min mile at 225lbs.
*Step 1: Be Nick Bare*

[dx]

this is not a how-to, it's a "how i fumbled my way through it". YouTube is riddled with this kind of crappy approach.

I love that you managed to do it, glad you are able and willing to take this platform to talk about it, but please don't label it a 'how to'. More of an retrospective vlog layered on a 'watch me do it today'.