Alan Webb Mile American Record

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  • Race Video and interview of Alan Webb going after the American Mile record that had been held by Steve Scott (3:47.69). Alan Webb breaks the American Record with 3:46.91. Alan Webb broke the American Mile record on July 21, 2007 in Brasschaat, Belgium. Webb had the #1 mile time in the world in 2007.
    Video courtesy of Flotrack. Check more videos of Alan Webb and track & field at www.flotrack.org.
    The Video is not Accurate Timing because of mixed camera angles.
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  • @LambeauLeeeper
    @LambeauLeeeper 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4169

    my best mile was in 10th grade, i swear it was a sub 4 but the cop said otherwise..

  • @davebenny9523
    @davebenny9523 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2839

    Remember when sub four minutes was thought impossible ...

    • @litaf9948
      @litaf9948 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      +Patriot Samurai, he's referring to the planend out splits that the pacers were supposed to be at, not their speed at the time, lol.

    • @ryangross9407
      @ryangross9407 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      oh yeah throwback because I can remember the 1950's... boi people have had sub 4 for a long time

    • @danielreyes9396
      @danielreyes9396 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To think back, yes😂

    • @un_ikko8953
      @un_ikko8953 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thats why breaking2 is very realistic.

    • @matthewarmbruster6514
      @matthewarmbruster6514 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jesus loves you guys, let me know if you have any questions about God Benny

  • @ZoeTheCat
    @ZoeTheCat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2411

    Anything under 5:00 is wicked fast for us mere mortals. Sub 4:00 is only for the elite super-athlete.

    • @ynotnilknarf39
      @ynotnilknarf39 7 ปีที่แล้ว +187

      fewer than 1500 people have ever run sub 4mins since 1954

    • @prab3636
      @prab3636 7 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      Zoe TheCat sub 5 is an average high school runner lol

    • @dustinwrecks8837
      @dustinwrecks8837 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Prabh Dhillon that's a really good time most juniors run

    • @DoItSoonTutorials
      @DoItSoonTutorials 7 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      I'd say 6 min is closer to HS average.
      But I'm not one to talk lmao

    • @ThisIsAgui
      @ThisIsAgui 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Grace median mile juniors seniors in california is right around 5:00 flat

  • @TheBunnybounce88
    @TheBunnybounce88 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2844

    I love how everyone's like "my mile time is 5:30 I should really start training" and I'm just here with a 9 minute mile

    • @alwaysambitiousalivia8149
      @alwaysambitiousalivia8149 8 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      lol , same , but once I started track my mile time became 7:29 (:

    • @Tompsf1
      @Tompsf1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I cheered on a friend to run his lifetime PB of a sub 7 minute mile. It was incredible!

    • @ilyakarakotov4065
      @ilyakarakotov4065 8 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      they should mostly be lying... The top 10 in our district got 5:30 and less. I have a 6:03 mile btw, got it today

    • @zoomingguy1661
      @zoomingguy1661 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +d yiy ek r top 8 in my district was sub 5, JR high level

    • @ilyakarakotov4065
      @ilyakarakotov4065 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nathan Thornton the fastest middle schooler ran a 4:16 mile, I checked

  • @xcdepp102
    @xcdepp102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    i got to run against this dude at the state meet when i was a senior, lets just say he was a freshmen and won and i didn't come close. Followed him my entire adult life, super proud of this guy.

    • @PancakeTiger358
      @PancakeTiger358 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome

    • @lukecarroll19
      @lukecarroll19 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You have the best conversation starter with runners.

  • @fatemichael7579
    @fatemichael7579 4 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    “AMERICA HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS”
    *10 people cheer in the audience*

    • @UglyChileanDoorman
      @UglyChileanDoorman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was waiting for 25 years. I did a few other things in the meantime, but mostly, I just waited.

    • @JuanSanchez-iy9xk
      @JuanSanchez-iy9xk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re in Belgium for this meet

    • @AboveAvgMan
      @AboveAvgMan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I m still waiting for the top american to beat a run of the mill Kenyan !!

  • @robtierney5653
    @robtierney5653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    I ran a mile last night just over 7 minutes, but I also weigh two Alan Webb's - so by default I should have the American record !

    • @noahchampion20
      @noahchampion20 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      True true

    • @Justin-sl3sb
      @Justin-sl3sb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Ah, yes. Two metric Alans.

    • @Alolyn
      @Alolyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The imperial system is getting out of hand

    • @shunsuikyoraku5428
      @shunsuikyoraku5428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      2 seconds per pound per mile, you got him champ

    • @FUYouTubeCensors
      @FUYouTubeCensors 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      LMFAO world record holder in the TH-cam comments

  • @JoeBlow-cw4pu
    @JoeBlow-cw4pu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +639

    People just can't appreciate what they're witnessing & what it takes to achieve it. This video should have 10 million views minimum.

    • @bee2690
      @bee2690 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Joe Blow This video shouldn't have anything. The american record is worthless. This guy would get destroyed by the kenya legion. Also, props to the worst fucking commentator in the history of broadcasting.

    • @JoeBlow-cw4pu
      @JoeBlow-cw4pu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Gold Roger Really?? Name this "legion" of Kenyans who have run sub 3:46.9 for one mile. Only a handful of people in the world can do that. And the commentator is just a guy in the crowd not a professional commentator, but then again,....I think you knew that.

    • @bee2690
      @bee2690 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Joe Blow Well, to be fair, I think my lack of interest for this record is probably due to the fact that I am not american, I am canadian, thus I don't really care for american records. I agree this race is still impressive, however I enjoy a lot more the records from the olympics. But yeah, my dislike for this video is also due to the fact that this commentator is annoying as FUCK and makes me angry :D

    • @bigdmarine
      @bigdmarine 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Joe Blow

    • @TheLondonCyclist
      @TheLondonCyclist 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Gold Roger Kenyans are long distance runners, not one mile sprinters like this.

  • @gotpuntedagain
    @gotpuntedagain 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1369

    im 12 my mile is like 3:34 or something i forgot because i dont really run much also i feel obliged to include my penis size which is a whopping 12 inches

  • @michaelx7438
    @michaelx7438 7 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    I liked how enthusiastic the announcer was that was cool

    • @duhredbanana567
      @duhredbanana567 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Gutierrez we need real commentators like that

    • @davewilliams5102
      @davewilliams5102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL I had to mute him! Did he get paid for this???

    • @daltoncampbell887
      @daltoncampbell887 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’d say trade for joe buck?

  • @CarolinaHustler
    @CarolinaHustler 8 ปีที่แล้ว +300

    This guy is an American icon for running. He should have broke the record in the states. I see a lot of disrespectful comments on here too, so glad everyone can run sub 4 min miles.

    • @leightonki6726
      @leightonki6726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      For all the non fast athletes here, you see those two runners in the lead half the race? Yeah, not Webb it turns out. Watching the wrong guy, your not alone.

    • @davewilliams5102
      @davewilliams5102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Very few in the U.S.A really care about Track and Field anymore. It's a dying sport outside of the Olympics. Not enough violence and injuries.

    • @davewilliams5102
      @davewilliams5102 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Ajay Agnihotri I meant no broken arms, legs, ankles etc. I love track & field but it's only popular during the Olympics. Sad but true.

    • @AboveAvgMan
      @AboveAvgMan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @davewilliams5102 I ran a 4 35 mile in high school. Bench warmers on the jv basketball team had more clout than I did. That was in 1983. I m sure it's worse today.

    • @asylum2200
      @asylum2200 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AboveAvgMan Trust me it hasn't changed one bit

  • @inakiazcueta3852
    @inakiazcueta3852 7 ปีที่แล้ว +240

    I can run a 100m in 15.6 seconds.
    A mile is 1600m.
    So if I keep that 100m pace, my mile is 4:16 minutes.
    So this guys pace during this whole mile is faster than my sprint...

    • @andytheplatypus
      @andytheplatypus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      Yukster04 _ you run the 100 slow as fuck

    • @boyadh
      @boyadh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@andytheplatypus based

    • @theleftuprightatsoldierfield
      @theleftuprightatsoldierfield 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Whitetigerflash AJ A 15.6 100 is very slow. Most high school sprinters are under 12 seconds, and the really good ones are under 11. I’m an obese white guy and I run a 13.4, which I believe is around the average time for the general population.

    • @phoenixleopard3161
      @phoenixleopard3161 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The left upright at soldier field Oh well I’m not used to high school track, I do middle school. (Well I just finished the track season and I’m going off to high school next year) but most top people got like 13 seconds

    • @bosnia7429
      @bosnia7429 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The left upright at soldier field 15.6 is really slow? Wtf

  • @franciscoandaluz5265
    @franciscoandaluz5265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Nostalgia from one of my best years. 2003. 16 years old. Disciplined. Hard training. Good coach. Went from like 5:40 to 4:47. Proudest moment in my life. I wonder I could still break 5. It would take too much work at this point. But what a beauty running is a sport. Pure test of guts and discipline.

    • @AndrewPatterson19
      @AndrewPatterson19 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's awesome. I'm new to running and loving it

  • @oliverlim802
    @oliverlim802 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1995

    I run a mile in 5seconds and I'm only 3 years old.

    • @fromportland804
      @fromportland804 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      good job me too

    • @StaticDreamsEntert
      @StaticDreamsEntert 7 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      Oliver Lim
      That's weak brah,
      I actually wind up 2 minutes in the past when I finish my mile .

    • @DirtCheapMeals
      @DirtCheapMeals 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I did, too! Only I was a gamete in my father's balls and an egg in my mammy.

    • @sheldonsanchez2994
      @sheldonsanchez2994 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A turtle can beat you, you are slow as shit

    • @calamari3830
      @calamari3830 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol

  • @johnperry2133
    @johnperry2133 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1284

    I ran a mile in 3:44.07, then my alarm clock went off... Dammit!

    • @ryanm3456
      @ryanm3456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1st

    • @99certain45
      @99certain45 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Hicham still beat you. Sorry dude.

    • @partyman6666
      @partyman6666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bullshit. Everyone knows you can't run fast in dreams... Molasses legs always get you. 😝

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@partyman6666 lol

  • @deeci7464
    @deeci7464 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1254

    Who else thought Alan Webb was first in the beginning lol

  • @richdecisions
    @richdecisions 7 ปีที่แล้ว +373

    im 7 miles and i ran a 2 years

    • @random-uo6fn
      @random-uo6fn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ...

    • @jdholtz
      @jdholtz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dang that’s fast!

    • @howiemandel8921
      @howiemandel8921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      cody lmaoooo 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @funkeydavid
    @funkeydavid 9 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I remember when my XC team did the Titan 5k and we all got in line for an autograph from him. Just about the whole boys team fangirled over him and we took multiple photos with him. His wife even ran our cool down with us after the race and asked about us, but I was just amazed I got to meet julia webb. even as we left, a teammate yelled out the window, "We love you Alan". Good times.

    • @bjornragnarsson8692
      @bjornragnarsson8692 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I ran the HS Foot Locker XC meet and had the pleasure of meeting Alan and Dathan Ritzenhein. They were seniors and I was a freshman. The only time I saw them was at the start of the race and then they both were gone (Dathan won and Webb placed second.) After the race I got to meet them both. They are wonderful guys. Dathan was particularly friendly and did a cool down with some of the runners.

  • @larrysterrett8695
    @larrysterrett8695 8 ปีที่แล้ว +481

    In 1958, I went to the State running the mile, I did it in 4:24 and came in last, winning time was 4:10, but I held the county record til 1987. I did not know how to run til I got in the Army (27 years)

    • @TheShiningMewtwo
      @TheShiningMewtwo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      cool

    • @danieldavis4981
      @danieldavis4981 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Ur bullshit and if u rub in 4 min ur skinny af

    • @SpicyWingsTV
      @SpicyWingsTV 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're cool!

    • @elijahhill2623
      @elijahhill2623 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      you know you lying

    • @elijahhill2623
      @elijahhill2623 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Blat Universal nigga you look so dumb nobody probably 😍 you probably 🔩🔩🔩 to not bragging but I lift 350

  • @scp025
    @scp025 9 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    Haha, this video makes it look like some sort of middle school track meet. There was a baby sitting in the sixth lane!!

    • @trihard7711
      @trihard7711 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Samuel Pence and the family chilling in the highjump pit

    • @vivonzullu7112
      @vivonzullu7112 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trihard7711 any schnozzers

    • @natetobeck3551
      @natetobeck3551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      and the minivan chillin on the field

  • @juanescutia5780
    @juanescutia5780 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is truly awesome. Seen this video many times. Had to come back after I ran my first sub 5 minute mile at 4:57. Took me about 8 years to hit the sub 5 mile and proud of it at 21 years young.

  • @goldfishie9210
    @goldfishie9210 7 ปีที่แล้ว +383

    I didn't know who he was xD I was like ohh the black guy is Allen and then he stops like wat

    • @sauliniguez3311
      @sauliniguez3311 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      AGoldenGoldFish xD

    • @arham5313
      @arham5313 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      GoldFishie lol same

    • @Chrisbringsleads
      @Chrisbringsleads 6 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Ianoodin to be racist you have to discriminate a race. Which I don’t see him doing, nothing bad was said about any race here, so go learn your definitions before you start throwing words like that.

    • @autissmboi9031
      @autissmboi9031 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      GoldFishie same lmao

    • @kyleayres2324
      @kyleayres2324 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chris Campos im pretty sure lanoodin was baiting you lol

  • @PONYBOYonline
    @PONYBOYonline 7 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I'm in first grade and my best is mile is 3:49. I start high school next year so I hope I can beat Alan by then.

    • @brandonchestnut2987
      @brandonchestnut2987 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      lmao

    • @user-zw9wy1wi3e
      @user-zw9wy1wi3e 7 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      PONYBOYonline you're in first grade....but starts high school next year? Lmao

    • @Epicgamerbro2000
      @Epicgamerbro2000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      PONYBOYonline 3:49 slow ass nigga

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @heavyrain5949
      @heavyrain5949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@user-zw9wy1wi3e
      They grow up so fast 😔

  • @J_International
    @J_International 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The announcer was awesome. He made it the full experience.

  • @nothosaur
    @nothosaur 8 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Today, my 8-year old son ran the mile in 9:18. This is good motivation for him.

    • @volrestvolrest5066
      @volrestvolrest5066 8 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That Is Impressive for an 8 year old👏🏻

    • @overlordjenkins8885
      @overlordjenkins8885 6 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      When i was 8 i ran the mile in 13 seconds

    • @tmelite-leader5998
      @tmelite-leader5998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was eight I was running sub 8 minuets miles now I run sub 6 like a 5:40 average time I’m 13 I wanna drop that to 5:00

    • @theleftuprightatsoldierfield
      @theleftuprightatsoldierfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Volrest Volrest not really. I was pretty big as a kid and I ran a sub 9 at age 6

    • @cartermigala2599
      @cartermigala2599 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SUPER DUPER when is was 7 I got 11 seconds

  • @ironlungmufc
    @ironlungmufc 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Saw him run a 4:19 as a HS sophomore at nationals and knew he was going to be big. Several years later and I watched him break 4:00 it Penn Relays.

  • @JoeMac1983
    @JoeMac1983 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was studying in Germany when he did this. I was an hour and a half away by train and I really considered going to watch. I didn't and I'm kicking myself today for missing this performance.

  • @turnerburger
    @turnerburger 7 ปีที่แล้ว +630

    Pshh... I could do a mile faster
    *Puts keys in ignition*

  • @jasone4460
    @jasone4460 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    3:43.13 is the world record held by Hicham El Guerrouj. This guy was only a little over 3 seconds off. That’s awesome

    • @franciscoandaluz5265
      @franciscoandaluz5265 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Jason E those last seconds mean everything. Game of miliseconds at that point.

  • @sanderslongdrive
    @sanderslongdrive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Few people outside of the U.S.A. have heard of Alan Webb yet his mile time remains one of the very fastest in history. I can only presume that injury prevented him fulfilling his full potential.

  • @DanielNowak-xj5oc
    @DanielNowak-xj5oc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So awesome! Thanks for posting this ❤

  • @egbduf
    @egbduf 9 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I ran the mile in 3 minutes but im also a Gazelle. is that good?

    • @Nukity
      @Nukity 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Rusty Fondleberg Nah, should have gotten a sub 2 at least...

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @lylestavast7652
      @lylestavast7652 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      it is good, unless there are lions nearby.

    • @WaywardAnalysis
      @WaywardAnalysis 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, your just a meal for cheetahs ...get a gun, you'll need it... a hoof triggering gun.

  • @dw06100
    @dw06100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    To put this time into perspective, this is almost as fast as many high school 4x400m times.

  • @madeinuk68
    @madeinuk68 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss the feeling of being able to run like the wind. I find it the worst thing about getting old. It just makes you feel so alive. My best mile was 4:23 a long time ago now. Hats off to this amazing athlete.

  • @Williamottelucas
    @Williamottelucas 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done! I remember the epic mile races between Steve Scott and John Walker of New Zealand when I was young.

  • @vivalapewds4179
    @vivalapewds4179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To think Alan Webb went to my school is incredible. I came well after him but his records still stand at my school.

  • @corndog984
    @corndog984 7 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    i did one in 5 flat
    5 flat hours

  • @wholesome4028
    @wholesome4028 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    this guy is unbelievable. it may not look fast to most people watching this but if you look close you can tell he's practically sprinting the whole time. im 17 and my best mile is a 4:56 which is still a minute and ten seconds slower than his XD props to this guy

    • @BXAssasinatorXS
      @BXAssasinatorXS 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      ure lying

    • @wholesome4028
      @wholesome4028 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      BXAssasinatorXS lmao says the random 12 year old who probably doesn't know anything about running or any type of physical fitness. if you think im lying then that's your problem pal

    • @sherlocksholmeboy3468
      @sherlocksholmeboy3468 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Daniel Baldi I know how you feel because my fastest mile is a 5:02 and I did cross country, so it literately is like sprinting almost the whole time.

    • @joshuahughes238
      @joshuahughes238 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good job

    • @jadonmathew7025
      @jadonmathew7025 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m slow as shit but my brother is insane he runs a 4:24

  • @cvn6555
    @cvn6555 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's great. Can't believe that record stood for 25 years. Steve Scott was my favorite miler in a time when there were some amazing middle-distance runners. Steve Ovett, Said Ouaid, Steve Cram, Eamonn Coughlann. Loved watching Scott hit the afterburners with 300 to go and outkick the field.

  • @bombasticbrian.
    @bombasticbrian. 9 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    7:37:31 mile beat that Allen

    • @jarheadproductions774
      @jarheadproductions774 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can WALK a mile in 20 minutes...

    • @josephwoo69
      @josephwoo69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Booher Wesley Don’t be stuck up. His time is average. Not everyone is a runner. Kids like you are the worst part of high school/middle school track and field

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jose yeah....

    • @theleftuprightatsoldierfield
      @theleftuprightatsoldierfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      7 FUCKING HOURS? HOW?!

    • @FullRewardMinistries
      @FullRewardMinistries 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't run that time if I tried! That is truly impressive 🤣

  • @andyward8430
    @andyward8430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This kind of thing makes we want to cry. Seeing people push themselves to their limits is inspiring.

  • @heidisummer1
    @heidisummer1 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome, thanks for the video!

  • @RealLifeFinance
    @RealLifeFinance 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Achievement - Cool how the other runners were a huge part of the record. My daughters good highschool friend just missed the Olympics in the high jump this last year at 19 we are hoping he puts in 4 more hard years to be a champion - its exciting to be part of something like this - Cool the announcer was so pumped up for it!!!

  • @jeffgoblue
    @jeffgoblue 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    4:38 30 years and about 60 lbs ago. Can’t imagine what Webb’s kind of speed must feel like...

    • @AboveAvgMan
      @AboveAvgMan 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welcome to the club. I'm 40 years and 60 pounds ago. Need to do something about the 60 . The 40 years , oh well.

  • @animus3328
    @animus3328 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    And almost nobody there to see a great athlete......bravo to Alan!!

  • @john-carlosynostroza
    @john-carlosynostroza 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played football in college but I ran a best 434 my freshman year. I liked to run. Anyway, the fact that this dude had greeted 8 to 10 people, had a couple short conversations, raises arms up and yelled yeah... All before I would have crossed the finish line... at a pace that made me throw up..??!!! That's insane.. ! Can't even imagine. This dude is awesome.

  • @LucianoJuly
    @LucianoJuly 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great training accomplishes great results....congratulations Alan Webb, proud of you for our country.

  • @johanna6424
    @johanna6424 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Alan Webb visited our running camp today. His hair nowadays looks a lot different...

  • @curtismartin9054
    @curtismartin9054 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I did 5:45 in 8th Grade. His time is insane.

  • @Prodigy_ADED
    @Prodigy_ADED 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My best mile time was back in high school. 7 minutes and 37 seconds. Was immensely proud at the time. Wish I could get back to it.

  • @justelisan1766
    @justelisan1766 ปีที่แล้ว

    All my life I had trouble with Asthma, I'm not very tall (5'8) and always struggled with running but over the years I brought my mile time down over and over. During the 10th grade I finally brought it down to 5:30 without any training just typical school running. 8th grade I got my first sub 8 minute and 9th was my first sub 7. 10th was sub 6 but unfortunately no longer needed to run miles after that year so I don't know what I could've done. Point is that anyone who struggles with mile times can get it to a good speed if you try hard enough

  • @rhysnichols8608
    @rhysnichols8608 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I remember when running a sub 4 min mile was seen as godly, now collage guys run it in 3:50s hahaha, I miss the old days 💂🏻

    • @shunsuikyoraku5428
      @shunsuikyoraku5428 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Walker thats still not that many, that’s like .00000000001% of hs milers lol

    • @DCGomez-zg1wd
      @DCGomez-zg1wd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      A sub-4 in college is still considered very good. Where did you get your info regarding college guys and sub-3:50s? College runners compete at 1500 meters, which more than 100 meters less. The mile is barely ever contested nowadays. High School runners compete at 1600meters, College runners at 1500meters. (1mile =1609meters) There is a conversion chart, last year the fasted converted college miler ran a 3:57. (During the college season)

  • @joshgomez7125
    @joshgomez7125 8 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    My fastest is about 6:30 I'm proud of that :)

    • @MrPancakez101
      @MrPancakez101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Josh Gomez same

    • @Morfeusm
      @Morfeusm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same

    • @volrestvolrest5066
      @volrestvolrest5066 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Volrest Volrest But the fastest is under 3:00 It is like 2:49

    • @ZeDecurser
      @ZeDecurser 8 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      +Volrest Volrest not even close xD

    • @volrestvolrest5066
      @volrestvolrest5066 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sarah Dohring Yes it is, This is a U.S.A record not national...

  • @MassimoTodaro74
    @MassimoTodaro74 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice, well done. Good emotional commentary too

  • @CaseModVideos
    @CaseModVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an epic crowd. All 17 of them !!!

  • @oddrey7876
    @oddrey7876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    my best time is 7:05 😂 i started cross country this year so hopefully by the time track rolls around again i can get a 6:50 or lower hopefully!

    • @dareal_kennysan4644
      @dareal_kennysan4644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      if you train hard in XC you can definitely hit under 6:50

    • @markiusthomas8725
      @markiusthomas8725 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      not being rude but 6:50 is trash in the track world. but if you really try I'm sure you can do it

    • @dareal_kennysan4644
      @dareal_kennysan4644 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Markius Thomas tryout I did 7:30 last year now I run 4:39

    • @oddrey7876
      @oddrey7876 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Markius Thomas I never said it was the best time ever I just meant it was the first goal I wanted to reach 😂 times don't drop drastically overnight so that's why I gotta practice 👍🏼

    • @Nick-js8qh
      @Nick-js8qh 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dont worry lol my first XC race i ran 28, and the end of senior year i ran sub 18. I also PR'ed by 8 sec on the 800. Anything is possible hahahaha

  • @DGK284
    @DGK284 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Outstanding achievement; such a sad venue for it!

  • @mindright9771
    @mindright9771 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is incredible! Congrats to him on performing such a remarkable feat. I was a 4:04 miler back in my college days at Southern Oregon State and know what an accomplishment that is. I had the privilege of running against many of the great distance runners of the late '70s and early '80s era. I was never a world class athlete but I certainly competed hard and enjoyed every minute of competition.

  • @tomascanevaro4292
    @tomascanevaro4292 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I started running 2 years ago at age 27 and my mile time at the beggining was 8:10.
    Now 2 years later, nearing my 29th birthday, my mile pr is down to 5:44.
    Pretty happy with how far i've come 😄

  • @guillermoacosta858
    @guillermoacosta858 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Idk if it's me but the audience was pretty dead witnessing a new record. I think he deserved a better round of applause. Great run!

    • @_Mr.D
      @_Mr.D 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Should have been my old stompin grounds, they would have expressed some appreciation.
      Eugene Oregon

    • @backYARDbanter13
      @backYARDbanter13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah coz I'm sure a Belgian record would be appreciated by a crowd in the US

  • @APBCTechnique
    @APBCTechnique 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Scott won world silver medal and was very consistent runner - only beaten by Coe and Ovett

  • @Grouperhunter
    @Grouperhunter 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best 1 mile run was 4 minutes and 52 seconds and I trained very hard to achieve it.This man's 3 minute,46 second 1 mile run is extremely impressive!

  • @billscout3530
    @billscout3530 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was born in Albuquerque NM. When I was 25 years old, in the year 2005, I was serious about running. We have a road named "Tramway". I was running one night. All by myself. And so I wanted to see how fast I can cover a mile. There are actual mile markers on the sides of Tramway road. I had a wrist watch on my left arm. I started the stopwatch, and thought it best to take off at about 70% of my fastest spirnt. I started to slow down around 250 meters, then I held an high-knee prancing jog posture and kept running. I had to slow down my pace, to allow for a car to make a right turn. But then I picked up the pace again. Back to my prancing posture. And after I crossed the mile marker line,.. it took me about two seconds to stop my stopwatch. And when I stopped it,... It read 3:16.
    And I wasn't even breathing to heavy afterwards. ✊😎
    But... Sadly... I am the only one who believes my story. Because I was the only one who witnessed my own world class mile record of: 3:16. But then.... Something strange happened!!🤔
    Just a few weeks later, I was in my living room playing with my musical keyboard. I had a picture of the Biblical verse of John (3:16), hanging on the wall in my living room. Which reads: For God ✨Soooooooo✨ 💓loved💓 the world,.... That he gave his only begotten son,... That (💥whosoever💥) believeth in (him),... Shall 💥NOT💥 perish,.... But have 💥EVERLASTING LIFE💥.😇😎✊ And in that very same minute, day and season of my life. I made it into a song, that has a very catchy rift. And,
    .. through that entire experience, I came to understand that,.... Sometimes it may seem like we humans are born to run a mile faster than anybody else can,... Or to be the strongest man/woman in the world,.. or accomplish the greatest feats and displays of mankind's strength and knowledge of all time.... Though we may think this way,.... Yet I understood that God knows each and every one of us. And he has 20.000.000.000 times GREATER things in store for those who just simply believe in Jesus name. And walk in the fear of God. (The Holy God of Israel, (YAHUAH). Amen. And than we can even imagine up for ourselves!
    And then I understood WHY, that
    there is not one eye that has seen, niether is there any ear that has heard,... All of the wondrous and ✨GREAT & AWESOME✨ things that God has in store for those who wait on HIM. And that do according to his Righteous JUDGEMENTS. By giving to the poor, caring for the hurting and broken hearted. going out of their own way for the help of the hurting and needy, constantly dying to self, like Jesus Christ commanded us to do. And living and walking in the Holy Spirit on a daily basis. And constantly studying to understand God's holy word. And praying, repenting of their sins. And turning away from ALL unrighteousness. These are amongst the Innocent. And are counted Righteous before God. And these are the elect and chosen, who have their own senses tuned in to know exactly HOW to walk in the ways of Righteousness. And have their hearts and minds programmed to do good works for others, even ignoring their own needs above another's needs. and by these means,.. (WAIT) on YAHUAH/God.
    And that these are the REAL & TRUE Children and WINNERS in the BIG RACE of time.
    Shalom to all who fear Yahuah God. Amen.✊😇💪👏

  • @jamielancaster01
    @jamielancaster01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ray Flynn (his agent) was an EXCELLENT Track Runner in college (East Tennessee State University - ETSU) along with my roommate Gabriel Kenny back in the early-1980s

  • @YourM_M
    @YourM_M 7 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Meanwhile my fat ass takes 2 minutes just to run the first lap

    • @darrenl.5922
      @darrenl.5922 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Mom so it takes you 8 minuetes to run a mile?

    • @calamari3830
      @calamari3830 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah

    • @yuno7825
      @yuno7825 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      probably not because i dont think he can do those 2 min in every lap

  • @scrumpymanjack
    @scrumpymanjack 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Delighted a few members of the local village turned up to see this.

  • @ryanbeauregard3400
    @ryanbeauregard3400 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:29. Senior year. Best time of my personal mile times throughout high school. And i did it RIGHT AFTER my 100 meter dash. Didn't even have time to change my sprinting cleats. My spikes friggin clicked the WHOLE DANG RACE!!!!! It was embarrassing during but what a triumph! Only, it was at states, and i was second to last! I couldn't have run it any better at the time... First place was 4:07. Still never beat that time even after going to The USMC!!!!! And even in bootcamp, i started at about 250th out of 743 people, and over the course of those 3 months at good ol' P.I., shaved it down to 4:11. AAAAAND, i got up to the 2nd fastest out of 725! I just couldn't catch this guy... And he was ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS!!! about 10 seconds faster than my time!!!!! Pissed me off so SO SOOOOOOO BAAAAD!!!!!!!👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿👿!!!!!!!!!!!! It genuinely felt like the guy was secretly The Flash, and was just messin with me and doin just enough to stay permanently that far ahead!!!!! Never forget that guy... Lance corporal out of boot, LC AYALA. Became one of my best buddies since then, too. Humble as could be, too. Always could count on him to set the record straight and knock that cocky chip off my shoulder... 😒 Became the biggest influence on the importance and pride in being as great as you can, and achieving better than everyone (including yourself) expects you to be able. All the while, maintaining the humility that should be ultimately shared and expertly combined with the greatness one can portray when given such gifts and/or abilities that should NEVER be squandered or taken for granted or wasted. And this great example of what it takes to be a REAL MAN by the very truest definition of the term, ended up giving his life for others who will never know the depth of the impact he made in so many lives, and would still be doing so today... But, that's the catch, because he had such humility mixed with his noteworthy capability, he was able to have the courage and the heart and the discipline to disregard the worth and value of himself and sacrifice EVERYTHING so that those who have the potential for greatness or the skill to excel or the ability stand in the way of those who would choose to attain horrible and terrifying atrocities as their pinnacle of success, may have the opportunity to attempt do what ALL REAL MEN SHOULD STRIVE FOR ; And what it is, is simple; but to continuously choose to do it on a consistent basis and have the dedication to see it made permanently a part of who they are and the perseverance to not be sidelined or dragged down by those who would try to hinder you with or without intent. And that is to do your extreme best, never settle for a goal that you have reached without setting a higher one and faithfully keeping up with forward progress. And most importantly, to understand and accept that no matter how much you have achieved, how much better than others you are at anything, or how much prestige you may get for your accomplishments, you CAN do incredible things and have immense impact on others lives, so why would the message you want to send or the legacy you want to leave be about how much better you thought you were at something, instead of trying to assist as many souls as possible to see the light and take what pride they can in an infinite number of ways in the world we live in today, and for your message of true strength and genuine kindness masterfully working in synchronicity to spread the type of wealth that people should really be seeking and to properly prioritize and pursue the utmost important form of living... By doing it with excellence, responsibility, humility, honor, and selfless sacrifice. The prime examples of this combination of qualities constantly dwindles because THEY WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONES WHO MAKE SUCH EXTRAORDINARY SACRIFICES IN THE PLACE OF THOSE WHO WOULDN'T DARE, AND BECAUSE THEIR MOTIVATION IS PURE, AND NOT FOR NOTORIETY, MOST OF THESE HEROES OFTEN SLIP THROUGH THIS WORLD UNSEEN, UNHEARD, AND NEVER TALKED ABOUT... 😞😞😞😞😞 God Bless ALL of the unsung heroes who should be the kinds of people we idolize and have posters of and want to emulate... May somebody that you have impacted share the importance of your integrity and make your lesson commonplace so that our futures may be better ones... R.I.P. SERGEANT AYALA
    GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, MY GOOD FRIEND!!! STILL PUTTING UP THE GOOD FIGHT!!! OOH-RAH!!!
    SEMPER FI!!!

  • @JordansTake35
    @JordansTake35 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember I had to run a 6 minute mile in HS to make the basketball team and I literally had to dive across the line to make it. A 3:46 mile is mind numbing.

  • @SquatSimp
    @SquatSimp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    By the time this video ended most of us would be still running our mile 😂

  • @pjswag2118
    @pjswag2118 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did a two forty minute mile on my bike, but I’m a 4:55 miler on foot and 17 5ker. This is amazing, seeing such a feat is so human, do dream and do big.

  • @johnmendez7035
    @johnmendez7035 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh happened 6 years ago still an Awesome performance.

  • @chivasceltics
    @chivasceltics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Meanwhile I’m feeling proud of myself for breaking my personal record of 7:48 to 7:22.

  • @fatman7064
    @fatman7064 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "How you doing alan?"
    *Violent Breathing*

  • @tycops
    @tycops ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just ran a track meet yesterday and got a 5:25 mile, that 3:47 is unbelievable

  • @Cofreshh
    @Cofreshh 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    cool shit tho man its inspiring...I just left a comment staying my personal bests Wen I ran in middle school...I'm 26 now...after 8th of switched school with bro n stopped cross crounty...now I look back n could of became 1of the best...I looked thru the records and websites I was the number 1 and 2 runner my 7th and 8th grade yr nationwide just not my district (had to research it myself back then and now) now watching this brings it all bac...and for yrs I been saying I should run and finally continue on my dream of running in the Olympics for the 5000meters...3 . 1mile I believe if it's the same wen I was running lol ima go run my 1st 2miles in yrs after this video n a movie I saw of running..for everybody it's never to old to achieve your dreams!

  • @evanhasson6032
    @evanhasson6032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +238

    I run a 5:55 and after that Im ready to jump off the golden gate bridge.

    • @zachstekler6671
      @zachstekler6671 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Evan Hasson same it hurts like hell

    • @johnbaumann892
      @johnbaumann892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Evan Hasson ikr I run about the same thing and I'm completely dead acter

    • @johnbaumann892
      @johnbaumann892 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After*

    • @ReallyReal_1
      @ReallyReal_1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evan Hasson :(

    • @justinripley7530
      @justinripley7530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I just came from the golengate bridge survival video. It's a sign lol.

  • @muggerb8852
    @muggerb8852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I run a sub 3 lightyear, I really need to get back in shape..

  • @eli9478
    @eli9478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Alan!

  • @duncanwcraig9668
    @duncanwcraig9668 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mother was at Oxford when Roger Bannister broke the 4minute mile...love the mile ...

  • @trophydave9588
    @trophydave9588 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No one has run a mile faster since this one.

  • @Helmsson1
    @Helmsson1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I'm a 2 year old girl and I run my mile in 27.33 seconds

    • @stephencurry8983
      @stephencurry8983 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fake *cough* uhh FAKE FAKE FAKE

    • @Kylorfo113
      @Kylorfo113 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ^You don't say?

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s legitness

    • @WAGP.
      @WAGP. 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      i run my 200 in that time

    • @random-uo6fn
      @random-uo6fn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You dumbass stephen curry follower probably watch jake paul

  • @xxdjbocadillosxx
    @xxdjbocadillosxx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When I was in high school (graduated year 2000) I had a classmate who was rank #1 in our county. Supposedly he ran under 4 mins. He gave it all up due to losing interest, but I’m sure there was more to it than that. He became anti-social. He was seriously gifted in long distance runs.

  • @iflyboats
    @iflyboats 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of two moments that defined his career.

  • @coloradoken3159
    @coloradoken3159 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    RIP Roger Bannister

  • @Rayer24
    @Rayer24 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2 days ago it was beaten by someone who was only 8 years old when this happened. It wasn't beaten, it was obliterated by just under 3 seconds.

  • @jimellison777
    @jimellison777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    GREAT VIDEO................

  • @jeffreykicia6534
    @jeffreykicia6534 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My best high school one mile in my senior year that I competed in only two times was 4:28.80, as I was a two miler and ran a 9:38.41 my senior year my best time. In college, in I ran a 4:17.34 Mile outdoors and a 3:57.55 1500 Meters indoors. My best events were the 5,000 meters(14:01.84)and 10,000 Meters (29:33.60)in College and made All-American two times my sophomore and senior year. Became a World Class runner straight out of the university ranks, and raced for New Balance and Etonic National teams.

    • @rooh5825
      @rooh5825 ปีที่แล้ว

      So what, shut up.

  • @itstoolio
    @itstoolio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “I got a little excited there”
    Yeah we know.

  • @ianstone9322
    @ianstone9322 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    That feeling when you see someone run a sub 4 minute mile when you can just barely break 5:30

    • @whothebeast666
      @whothebeast666 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ian Stone lol, I can't even beat 6:30... I got 6:37 in 5th grade, and it's been 8 years since lol

    • @UknownAfrican
      @UknownAfrican 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      TheFraggingFrog Clever 😂

    • @stillgonnasendit5068
      @stillgonnasendit5068 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eddie Russell man I barely run a 6:15

    • @voidsans7592
      @voidsans7592 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm trying to beat a 16:00 time git gud

    • @corsicanbread7276
      @corsicanbread7276 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bruh I can't break 5:55 and im 14

  • @jameshaney171
    @jameshaney171 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A 346 mile is quite impressive. I believe that the WR for the mile was set by El Guerrouj in 342, but Alan Webb's American record is impressive for the fact that the AR had stood for 25 yrs. This is Alan Webb's moment. They don't come often, and when they do it is a pivotal moment or defining moment in an Athletes career.

  • @ryancorbell9520
    @ryancorbell9520 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    America has been waiting 25 years for this, i never hear of this happening and neither has anyone else

  • @OPTIONALWATCH
    @OPTIONALWATCH 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How could he be in such a great shape after running it?

    • @spyros07
      @spyros07 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      epi

    • @randyevermore9323
      @randyevermore9323 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Spoken like someone who's never won a race.

  • @Mainy22
    @Mainy22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    *I'm 0.1 years old and can run a mile in 3 seconds, is that slow?*

  • @KeeganVera
    @KeeganVera 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job dude

  • @alphony_
    @alphony_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m seeing everyone talking about 5:00 mile being insanely fast but where I live 4:37 was the qualifying time for districts. Not regionals or state but districts.

  • @lazersgdz8193
    @lazersgdz8193 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    99% of the comments saying their times are lies they say they say they get 4 minute a mile and shit and in real life they be getting 15 minutes mile

    • @mochageico
      @mochageico 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats actually so true tho
      I’m a 6 minute
      and that’s truth

    • @bencraven3101
      @bencraven3101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’d be surprised that they aren’t lying

    • @austinmolitor7283
      @austinmolitor7283 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can run 4:50 at 15 years old, is that believable?

    • @bencraven3101
      @bencraven3101 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Austin Molitor yea that’s believable. I’m running 4:55 rn and I’m 14

    • @austinmolitor7283
      @austinmolitor7283 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ben Craven Nice, that was at an XC time trial, and I'm hoping to get down to 4:31 this year.

  • @airborne2767
    @airborne2767 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'm 16 and get a 18 minute one mile. Hehe I'll get their one day!

    • @kkonstantinosss2
      @kkonstantinosss2 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      +Airbornerock That's called hiking isn't it?

    • @MrPancakez101
      @MrPancakez101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      +Airbornerock jeez, do you walk it and have breaks while you walk?

    • @TheShiningMewtwo
      @TheShiningMewtwo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      u can do it

    • @michaeljames9037
      @michaeljames9037 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bruh thats literally a walking pace going 3.3 mph

    • @airborne2767
      @airborne2767 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael James hater

  • @Cofreshh
    @Cofreshh 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow what an accomplishment...I am aiming for that in the next 3-4 yrs

  • @chingbankai33
    @chingbankai33 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant commentary

  • @FabioSuave
    @FabioSuave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    so two people deliberately ran fast just to drop out so alan could keep pace?

    • @EffigyofChaos
      @EffigyofChaos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fabio Suave 狼
      Yes, they are called rabbits

    • @mysticdespair4599
      @mysticdespair4599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Effigy of Chaos also called a Pacer I believe