Nico Young on his road debut, 2026 big plans, extra workout & World Ultimate Champs
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Nico Young joins Jonathan Gault for a deep dive into his 2026 season outlook. The adidas-sponsored distance star reflects on a heartbreaking US indoor final where he missed the world team by a hundredth of a second, and reveals he's added a third workout per week to his training. Young announces a loaded European Diamond League slate, a 1500 in Stockholm, back-to-back 5Ks in Oslo and Paris, before making his road debut at the Peachtree Road Race on July 4th, where he'll try to become the first American winner (outside of years it served as the US Championships) since Ed Eyestone in 1991.
He says he views the Ultimate World Championships like a major global championship and plans to peak for it, and considers himself the American outdoor 5K record holder at 12:45.
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LINKS
Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Ultimate World Championships
Nico wins 2025 Oslo Diamond League 5K
Nico's Gear: Adidas Supernova (affiliate)
Nico's Gear: Adidas Boston
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Start
00:23 Intro and Nico Young's Season Overview
01:36 Reflecting on the 2026 Indoor Season
03:11 The Heartbreaking US Indoor Final
05:51 Why Nico's Rookie Pro Year Was a Success
07:05 New Training Partners and Group Dynamics
08:49 Training Adjustments: Adding a Third Workout
11:09 Peachtree Road Race, Road Debut, and Outdoor Plans
12:08 Outdoor Season and World Athletics Ranking
15:05 Boston Marathon Reaction and Marathon Plans
15:36 European Diamond League Plans: 1500 and 5K
17:34 Chasing Fast 5Ks and Returning to Oslo
20:14 The American Record and Ultimate World Championships
23:15 Go-To Training Shoes and Wrap-Up
24:54 Supporters Club
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