Can you run a sub 6 40?

[Nolomite]

nope, not for a long time

 

[Banditking]

I have no idea. Never ran a timed 40. But, I doubt it.

I have run a 100 against an fsu track athlete at fsu while the guy was in his prime. That didn’t go well. I’d bet he ran something in the 4.4 range as I watched him do a 10 100 at a meet. He was a pole vaulter, not usually a sprinter though.

I still run distance and am pretty active. I think at the least I probably wouldn’t blow my hamstring like most of the sedentary fat guys that post on here

 

[cmanole]

Stretch? You ever seen a cheeta stretch?

 

[CC0492]

I could try, but I might spill my drink.

 

[fsunole025]

without hesitation. wood.

 

[Nole Daddy]

Has Eisen ever hit under 6.0? I think he did one year. I am positive I would smoke Eisen in a race, and he is almost under 6.0.

 

[SoddyNole]

I have no idea. Never ran a timed 40. But, I doubt it.

I have run a 100 against an fsu track athlete at fsu while the guy was in his prime. That didn’t go well. I’d bet he ran something in the 4.4 range as I watched him do a 10 100 at a meet. He was a pole vaulter, not usually a sprinter though.

I still run distance and am pretty active. I think at the least I probably wouldn’t blow my hamstring like most of the sedentary fat guys that post on here

How many track athletes pull a hamstring in their careers? I would guess most if not all. How many fat sedentary people on this board get on a track for a timed sprint?.......0

 

[DanC78]

After watching Goodell run a 5.41 I now have confidence I can run a sub 6.

And it makes me even more shocked how poor T-Mc ran his.

 

[osceola74]

I’m 66 and about 50 heavier than when I was a PE at FSU.

My chances would be slim and none.

 

[Nole Daddy]

I looked it up and Rich Eisen has run a sub 6.0 on two occasions.

 

[Semiologist]

Makes my legs hurt just thinking about trying. Last time I tried to show off my speed, they blew the whistle and I started running, but it was like a giant rubber band was holding onto my ass. Zoom! My thighs ached for a week.

 

[Flie]

I'm not sure but I think if I was in shape I might sneak in there.

I could probably run 40 yards but not sub 6 minutes. No way.

 

[squiffynole]

Me, no way. I have one artificial knee and am scheduled for surgery on the other.

But my daughters boyfriend ran 4.45 in high school, he says he generally ran a half step slower than Fred Rouse.

 

[funksouljon]

I have never thought I am fast, especially on the first step, but people have said "You are faster than I expected". More of a mass in motion stays in motion. But I have always wondered what my time would be. Now I have multiple excuses to be over 6.0 tho. Sprinting isn't something I train for and I am getting old. I'd put money on NO.

Anyone claiming to be able to run it under should post a video. Would make this thread potentially legendary!

Here here! I agree. Barstool sports did thier combine video.


Watching them, makes me think surely I can get under 6.

 

[billanole]

I’m not very big, but I’m slow.

Yep, told the old lady years ago. Not big around but sure is short.

 

[billanole]

Me, no way. I have one artificial knee and am scheduled for surgery on the other.

But my daughters boyfriend ran 4.45 in high school, he says he generally ran a half step slower than Fred Rouse.

Fast Freddie in the house!

 

[More Kirk Less Spock]

probably not, but once upon a time.......glory days.

 

[BarryB1081]

probably not, but once upon a time.......glory days.

 

[timenole]

If we did it as 2 20 yard dashes separated by a week or two..I might do it in 7 or 8 seconds.

Impressive. I don't think I could do 2.

 

[Gonolz]

I like a challenge. Only way I would attempt to run a 6 sec 40 is running backwards.

 

[nynole1]

Still waiting on the first video. Who wants to be an LR legend???

 

[Vangeezy]

The storm up here in the northeast is my excuse. Dont worry, my son reminds me daily!!

 

[Hayduke GW]

Stretch what, the truth?

I don’t know if I’ve even seen a perfecter comment on the Internet ever.

 

[Bartdog]

Never

But let me try after my hip replacement next week.

 

[Bill From Tampa]

The question isn't whether I can or not but rather why would I want to?

 

[Semiologist]

I like a challenge. Only way I would attempt to run a 6 sec 40 is running backwards.

A 6 sec. 40 backwards?!? Even this guy's impressed.

 

[SeaPA]

Up until 4 or 5 years ago, I would say yes for sure. I was always pretty fast, and was still in good shape, playing hoops a couple nights a week and running with the boys when coaching them in soccer or other sports. I haven’t played much the last few years. I would guess you t at 50/50 that I finish a little under 6 vs. pulling a hammy at the halfway point.

After fielding a bunch of ground balls from the SS position while my son's LL team was taking batting practice last night, I think I will revise my odds in the above. There seems to be a much higher chance that I pull the hammy; make it 30/70.