At buffalo marathon this weekend. During this training block was able to deadlift 405x5 for sets. Makes me want to give up any fitness pursuits as I fall further from either of those numbers. I like that he proves people wrong muscular / strong people cannot run fast for long. His ironman attempts though have not been that fast, more MOP
He has his own youtube channel if you are interested.
Who are these people he is proving wrong? Of course a fit big guy can run 2;48 given the proper training, it is not really that fast. About 46 minutes after the really fast runners and nearly 2 minutes a mile slower. My guess that if you really want to be blown away, I bet Ryan Hall could crush a combined in those two disciplines. He just went the other way, 2;04 marathon to huge guy that can lift cars…
And how are you getting further away, are you sitting on the couch all day? Is there a reason you cannot improve your fitness with proper training? Perhaps you are like me, I was a pro that maxed out my performance times until about 40, so I had only one way to go after that. Most people do not get that chance to max out, and thus can make improvements well into their 50’s, and some really late to the game athletes, in their 60’s…
I googled this dude and umm… yeah, he looks like he didn’t get that way from just eating chicken breast and broccoli.
Who are these people he is proving wrong? Of course a fit big guy can run 2;48 given the proper training, it is not really that fast. About 46 minutes after the really fast runners and nearly 2 minutes a mile slower. My guess that if you really want to be blown away, I bet Ryan Hall could crush a combined in those two disciplines. He just went the other way, 2;04 marathon to huge guy that can lift cars…
And how are you getting further away, are you sitting on the couch all day? Is there a reason you cannot improve your fitness with proper training? Perhaps you are like me, I was a pro that maxed out my performance times until about 40, so I had only one way to go after that. Most people do not get that chance to max out, and thus can make improvements well into their 50’s, and some really late to the game athletes, in their 60’s…
Yes if Ryan hall can run 2:48 now they are similar.
As for me, I just turned 40 ,maybe some people fade faster. My bike and swim is improving
I respect that he sets very pubic goals and then does the hard work to accomplish them more often than not.
However, not so cool to fly your coach and employees to the race and have them provide you with your own personalized on course nutrition including gels and bottles. If it was a USATF sanctioned event, I reckon that would likely be considered outside assistance worthy of a DQ.
Where have you been for the last three years? Time to fire up some popcorn as Nick Bare threads (or CrossFit guy does Ironman) are always entertaining.
Nick Bare goes 11:28 @ IMFL in first IM with no background in swimming or biking: Triathlon Forum: Slowtwitch Forums
Why would you share a link to a Taren video? Gross…
Who/what is he proving wrong. In previous threads I went over exactly why this isn’t crazy impressive. He’s not some couch to 5k type. He had 4 years of weeks where all he did was run 25+ miles per week in the Army and he lifted that entire time. This isn’t abnormal for an Infantry Officer. I guess it’s abnormal for ST?
There have been a number of people pop up on YouTube recently calling themselves “hybrid athletes.†No one is KQ’ing, but a lot of them put up very solid endurance sports performances and are then strong as sh*t.
This guy, Fergus Crawley, did a 1200lb power lift total the same morning where he then did a sub 12 hour ironman. That’s one hell of an athletic achievement in my opinion.
Who/what is he proving wrong. In previous threads I went over exactly why this isn’t crazy impressive. He’s not some couch to 5k type. He had 4 years of weeks where all he did was run 25+ miles per week in the Army and he lifted that entire time. This isn’t abnormal for an Infantry Officer. I guess it’s abnormal for ST?
Some continue their fitness lifestyles, others turn to train wrecks. I live next to a large military base. I see it all.
The point is he had the athletic profile to do this. It’s not a miracle. It’s impressive, but not a miracle.
Think he’s a pretty impressive guy overall. He’s definitely dedicated to his goals. Very impressive physique that’s for sure. Will be interested to see if he picks up Ironman again—seems like he’s been focusing on running lately.
The point is he had the athletic profile to do this. It’s not a miracle. It’s impressive, but not a miracle.
ok then you are saying we should stop drooling over ITU athletes killing it in 70.3 and up 
Think he’s a pretty impressive guy overall. He’s definitely dedicated to his goals. Very impressive physique that’s for sure. Will be interested to see if he picks up Ironman again—seems like he’s been focusing on running lately.
Maybe a long term goal. I told myself if I cant hit that time (sub 2:50) in an open race, I dont want to think of another Ironman
Just 'cause it’s fun to watch people lose their shit over stuff like this…
My tri geek goal for this year is to go from fat old has-been to beat James Newbury’s Ironman WA time when I do it in December.
https://youtu.be/o_sNG266EMA
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Now I need to find some Powerlifter chick to ride back across Oz with after the race
https://youtu.be/1FLGmV8-mHs
If you’re reasonably strong, backing off to some 5 rep 405 DL sets is not going to be particularly fatiguing. If you can DL anywhere approaching 500ish, it’s a primer or backoff set. If you’re focusing on running, it’s not that difficult to just hit heavy weights twice a week to keep in touch with this range.
I like Nick and have found his athletic journey very inspiring. I love the balance between strength, cardio and running a very successful business at the same time, it’s a cool lifestyle.
I love triathlon, but I also enjoy keeping a good physique and having nice arms and shoulders, and have often thought/hoped “can I have both fitness and strength/size?”. The answer is yes, but it takes even more hours and commitment, and I think in Nick’s case a bit of extra supplementation too (not judging, each to their own, just don’t mislead).
In january he had lost 30 pounds (muscle) while BQ training
2,48 is impressive
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I’d love to know his PED cycle, because his physique was not build on his green powder and whey. Look at the unnatty gains he made on instagram the year he got out of the Army and could dope without popping hot on a piss test.
There is a piece of his history that I will talk about that I think makes him different. He was and Army Ranger. I don`t know the true statistics about the Army SF but it is a very small select group of people in a very large pool of people. I am very close to one of those people.
Nick, made it through Ranger School. Rated as very, very high on the suck factor
The only thing proven by him and Ryan Hall is that the human body can adapt to any type of activity under the right dose of PED.
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