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Grant Fisher, one of America's top distance runners, continues to showcase his exceptional fitness and race-readiness. In a recent Track workout Grant closed a demanding 7-kilometer workout with a stunning sub four-minute mile, demonstrating his world-class endurance and speed. The session, held in Chandler, Arizona, was designed to simulate race conditions, ensuring that Fisher is primed for his upcoming season opener.
A Closer Look at the Workout
The workout was structured to test Fisher’s ability to maintain a high level of performance deep into a training session. His coach, Mike Scannell, closely monitored his effort, emphasizing the of controlled fatigue management.
The workout breakdown:
First Segment: A 2,000-meter interval, completed in 5:08.
Second Segment: Four 800-meter repeats, split in 2:06, 2:09, 2:08, and 2:08.
Final Segment: A 1,600-meter effort, where Fisher clocked an astonishing sub 4:00 mile to finish the session.
Between intervals, Fisher took controlled recovery breaks, with coach Scannell monitoring his blood lactate levels to ensure he remained within an optimal training range. Professional runner Sam Gilman assisted in pacing certain portions of the session, helping maintain consistency and push Fisher to his best effort.
A Career Defined by Breaking Barriers
Fisher’s ability to produce elite performances at the highest level is no surprise. Born on April 22, 1997, in Calgary, Alberta, and raised in Grand Blanc, Michigan, Fisher made history as a high schooler when he became the seventh U.S. prep athlete to break the four-minute mile barrier. He achieved this milestone in 2015 at the Festival of Miles in St. Louis, Missouri, clocking a 3:59.38.
After high school, Fisher attended Stanford University, where he further cemented his reputation as a distance-running star. Under coach Chris Miltenberg, he won the 2017 NCAA 5,000m title and earned 12 All-American honors. Fisher’s consistency and tactical intelligence on the track made him one of the most accomplished distance runners in Stanford history.
Turning professional in 2019, Fisher joined the Bowerman Track Club (BTC), training under coach Jerry Schumacher. The move propelled his career to new heights, as he set multiple American records, including:
3,000m: 7:25.47 (2023)
Two-mile: 8:03.62 (2023)
5,000m: 12:46.96 (2022)
10,000m: 26:33.84 (2022)
His performances placed him among the best distance runners in the world. At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), he finished fifth in the 10,000m and ninth in the 5,000m, proving he could compete at the sport’s highest level.
Paris 2024 and Beyond
Fisher’s steady progression led to historic achievements at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he became the first American to medal in both the 5,000m and 10,000m in the same Games, earning two bronze medals. This feat solidified his status as one of America’s greatest-ever distance runners.
As he prepares for the 2025 season, Fisher is expected to begin his campaign with a 1,500-meter race at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston before focusing on the 3,000m and 5,000m during the indoor season. His long-term goal remains clear: to position himself as a gold medal contender at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Fisher’s ability to run a sub four-minute mile at the end of an intense workout speaks volumes about his fitness level and training discipline. As he continues to sharpen his form, fans can expect even greater performances from him in the coming months.
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