I got in a silly argument earlier, but now I’m curious. What are the theoretical fastest possible times for a 300 lb man in the common track distances 100m-10k (assume an athletic but realistic build, not 5’5” 300 lbs and not 4% body fat 300 lbs either).
A 23 year old well conditioned NFL lineman could probably
100- 11.8
200- 24.5
400-59.5
Mile- 5:55
5k- 25:00
I'm not saying all NFL lineman or even many could hit the above times. But out of 300 some starting offensive/ defensive lineman a handful could come close.
bearpoker wrote:
A 23 year old well conditioned NFL lineman could probably
100- 11.8
200- 24.5
400-59.5
Mile- 5:55
5k- 25:00
I'm not saying all NFL lineman or even many could hit the above times. But out of 300 some starting offensive/ defensive lineman a handful could come close.
It's all just guessing, but I would take the over on those. Seem way too fast. Here is a video of a retired 290lb former pro who pretty dang jacked struggling to break 7:30 in the mile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrzMgHuXL8&ab_channel=DevonStillWe had a 300lb+ thrower on our team, absolute unit. He probably could have had a shot at the NFL if he wanted. Anyway, he never ran, like a linebacker would have. He jumped in a 200 with us, just for fun, and ran a 29 on a banked indoor track. He looked like he had some left in the tank too. I'd give him 27/26 if he practiced more.
Eh, 26 seems too generous. 27 high.
Mr. Slowpoke wrote:
bearpoker wrote:
A 23 year old well conditioned NFL lineman could probably
100- 11.8
200- 24.5
400-59.5
Mile- 5:55
5k- 25:00
I'm not saying all NFL lineman or even many could hit the above times. But out of 300 some starting offensive/ defensive lineman a handful could come close.
It's all just guessing, but I would take the over on those. Seem way too fast. Here is a video of a retired 290lb former pro who pretty dang jacked struggling to break 7:30 in the mile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMrzMgHuXL8&ab_channel=DevonStill
I'm definitely guessing but I don't think the times are inconceivable. On 2nd glance I'll admit the 200 is probably a little fast and go with a revised estimate of 26.3.
Decent video and effort by the ex NFLer.
I think the shorter distance times are accurate. I don't think the mile and 5k times are likely though.
Thank you all for the responses, just seeing this now.