Sam Parsons

Sam Parsons (born June 18, 1994) is a German-American professional distance runner and co-founder of the elite running team Tinman Elite, based in Boulder, Colorado. Specializing in events ranging from 1500 meters to 5000 meters, Parsons has represented Germany on the international stage since 2019, including appearances at multiple World Athletics Championships.

Personal Bests

3000 Metres

7:38.06

2/8/2025

2 Miles

8:22.14

3/2/2024

Mile

3:54.08

9/6/2023

3000 Metres

Millrose Games

7:39.94

2/11/2023

5000 Metres

13:12.78

1/27/2023

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Podcast

Sam Parsons: Olympian, Early Running YouTuber, and the Pro Runner Building What’s Next

February 1, 2026

Olympian and professional runner Sam Parsons joins Alex Cyr on the Marathon Handbook Podcast for a deep, honest conversation about elite running, creativity, and life beyond racing. Sam reflects on his early days with Tin Man Elite and becoming one of the first elite runners to document his career on YouTube (00:00), balancing wedding planning with professional sport (04:30), and his recent Achilles injury and recovery (06:00). He discusses the realities of moving from track to road racing (14:40), why elite runners need interests beyond performance (18:30), and breaks down FAVES, the athlete-focused tech platform he’s building (20:40). The conversation also covers Sam’s work with Tracksmith (42:10), the truth about super shoes and sponsorship leverage (47:40), his decision to move from Boulder to Los Angeles (56:00), and finishes with a fast-money round and reflections on fulfillment (01:03:10).

Follow Sam Parsons on IG: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/

Host: Alex Cyr

Guest: Sam Parsons

Editor/Producer: A. Smithee

Special thanks to Massimo Alpian at Tracksmith

Show notes1h 9m

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They put Sam Parsons to work at the Trackhouse 🤠#BostonMarathon

FloTrack

over 1 year ago

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A Serious Runner Applies for a Job at Tracksmith

Serious Runner

over 1 year ago

With Tracksmith hiring Stephanie Bruce and Sam Parsons, I decided it was time to officially apply for a job at Tracksmith! LFG! Will Tracksmith running say YES?! Will we finally have a Tracksmith X Serious Runner collab? I sure hope so. ✅ Don't miss the next Serious Runner video and other funny videos. Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeriousRunner?sub_confirmation=1 👀 Check out the animated series: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSeriousShow?sub_confirmation=1 🙏 Please consider supporting this channel The Serious Runner Handbook: https://amzn.to/44F1SCI Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheSeriousShow ✉️ Sign up for the Serious Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/f9fd13be14e8/the-serious-runner-newsletter 🛒 Get these Serious Discount via Affiliate Links: deltaG Ketones: use code GXHCT1560 (https://www.deltagketones.com/?snowball=GXHCT1560) ⚡️ And be sure to follow the Serious Runner! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seriousrunner/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/seriousrunner

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Podcast

The Raw Realities Of Being An Unsigned Pro-Runner: Sam Parsons Shares In-Depth Insights On Pro-Contracts, How Companies Take Advantage Of Athletes, The Future Of Tinman Elite, & So Much More

January 24, 2025

Back on the podcast is my good friend, Sam Parsoni. And today, here's here to spill the tea. He's not holding back. You the listener will be blessed being a fly on the wall for a conversation that is normally reserved for private-conversations. Sam is a free-agent and goes IN-DEPTH on the realities of the sport, the ins and outs of contracts, how companies take advantage of athletes, his hope for the future, all the updates on Tinman Elite, and more. If you don't know who Sam Parsons, you've probably been sleeping under a rock. Or you just didn't recognize that name because I exclusively call him Sam Parsoni. But to bring you up to speed, he's represented Germany at the 2019, 2022, and 2023 World Athletics Championships. Sam had a terrific high school career, running 1:58 in the 800, 4:12 in the Mile, 9:00 in the 3200, and 14:47 in the 5K. He qualified for Nike XC Nationals as a senior. At NC State, Sam ran 3:44 in the 1500, 13:52 in the 5K, and 28:43 in the 10K. He was a 4-time participant at the NCAA XC Championships, finishing as high as 51st at the 2016 Division 1 XC Champs with a time of 30:33. Sam signed his first pro deal in 2018 with Adidas. Sam currently holds PRs of 3:36.22 in the 1500m, 3:54 in the Mile, 7:39 in the 3k, 13:12 in the 5k, and 28:43 in the 10k. In today's conversation, we cover all of Sam's updates, how much I need to pay him to rock a singlet of my choosing, the ins and outs of pro-contracts, and so much more. This one is packed with info and discussion that you won't find anywhere else. Do not miss it! Tap into the Sam Parsons Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. Tap into the Sam Parsons Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it. If this episode blesses you, please share it with a friend! S H O W N O T E S -Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ -My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Show notes1h 3m

Video

Sam Parsons (Tinman Elite) - 6 Miles Easy - Boulder, Colorado

Sweat Elite - Training Sessions

over 2 years ago

Sam Parsons is a german Olympian with personal bests of 13:12 for the 5000m and 3:55 for the Mile. Sam is gearing up for another Olympic games where he hopes to qualify in the next couple of months. The workout: 6 miles easy around Boulder, Colorado This video is sponsored by Ketone-IQ. Score 30% off: https://hvmn.com/SWEATELITE Join us in Boulder this coming July! Express Interest here: https://www.sweatelite.co/boulder-training-camp-2024/ -- -- -- Sam Parsons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/ Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Matt Fox (Sweat Elite Videographer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ -- -- -- Members support our video production and it only costs as much as a Big Mac each month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ/join The funds received from members is used to produce more video content. If you find value in watching our videos, we would love for you to join us in the Members area. -- -- -- Get faster with Sweat Elite. Thousands of runners around the world trust our training plans and inclusive coaching offerings. Training plans: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/training-plans/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/coaching/

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Track Race Weekend but it's inside | BU Valentine

Tinman Elite

over 2 years ago

This is what it feels like to race indoor track when you're on Tinman Elite. Shoutout to Kevin for the video: https://www.instagram.com/kgunaa/ Sam Parsons: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/ Joey Berriatua: https://www.instagram.com/joeyberriatua/ Anthony Camerieri: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_camerieri/ Antonio Lopez-Segura: https://www.instagram.com/antonio_lose/ Savannah Shaw: https://www.instagram.com/alldayrunning/ Austin Miller: https://www.instagram.com/whoisamillz/ Tinman Elite uses COROS watches on every run. Click the link below and use code "Tinman Elite" at checkout for a free accessory! https://coros.com/?platform=grin&link_id=1403541&token=08ro5JEkVWSop6XMUMDvxgIrUr7u5j0T&contact_id=724b80a6-0089-45a7-a217-be34cd502b56&attribution_window=30

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Podcast

The Dark Side Of The Sport With Sam Parsons | An Honest Look At The Highs & Lows Of Running

August 19, 2023

You ask, we deliver. Sam Parsons is back on the podcast.

Professional runner for Tinman Elite, Adidas, and Germany. Sam holds PRs of 3:36.22 (1500m), 3:55.81 (Mile), 7:44.43 (3k), 13:12.78 (5k), and was a World Championships finalist in the 5k last year. He is also the Creative Director for his team, Tinman Elite, and probably your favorite follow on Strava currently.

Sam is competing in the 2023 World Championships this upcoming week in Budapest, representing Germany.

In today's episode, Sam recaps a wild past six months and all that has happened. While many professional runners only share the highlight reel of their career, Sam is one of the few who is willing to dive deep into the dark side of the sport. Today's conversation was extremely enlightening through Sam sharing his journey over the past few months. We also dive into his famous "bee-sting workout" and if he'll return for Payday at 5th Ave.

Needless to say, you will not want to miss this one. It is a banger.

You can listen wherever you find your podcasts by searching, "The Running Effect Podcast." If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-GET 15% OFF VIVOBAREFOOT SHOES WITH CODE "THERUNNINGEFFECT15%": ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/⁠⁠

-My Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠

-Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/

-Sam's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sam-parsons-54176296

Show notes54m

Video

Full Weight Lifting Routine for Runners with Sam Parsons

Tinman Elite

over 3 years ago

Today, we are going through the full weight lifting routine of Sam Parsons that he uses to stay injury free as a professional runner and German national record holder. Hope you guys learned a lot from this video. Don't be afraid to roast Sam in the comments below. Also, which lift is your favorite? Intro: 0:00-0:39 Warmup: 0:39-1:17 Exercise 1: 3x4 Light Squats 1:17-1:30 Exercise 2: 3x6 Calf Raises 1:30-1:53 Exercise 3: 3x10 plus 3x10 each leg Rebounding Calf Raises 1:53-2:10 Exercise 4: 3x5 each leg Bulgarian Split Squats 2:10-2:33 Exercise 5: 2x10 each leg Lateral Lunges 2:33-2:50 Exercise 6: 3x5 each leg Step Ups 2:50-2:57 Exercise 7: 3x5 each leg "The Parsons" 2:57-3:29 Exercise 8: 2x10 Hamstring Eccentrics plus Marches 3:29-4:09 Exercise 9: 3x10 Eccentric Calf Loads 4:09-4:38 Exercise 10: 15 each side Copenhagen Planks 4:38-5:00 Exercise 11: 2x5 each leg Hamstring Isometric Holds 5:00-5:43 Exercise 12: 2x10 each arm Balanced Dumbbell Rows 5:43-5:52 Exercise 13: 2x10 each arm Dumbbell Press Ups 5:52-6:05 Exercise 14: Jumps 6:05-6:47 10 Pack Abs with Sam Parsons 6:48-6:56 Exercise 15: 2x5 In & Out plus Stir The Pot 6:56-7:28 Exercise 16: 15 each side Weighted Side Plank 7:28-7:52 Exercise 17: 10 each Shoulder Taps 7:52-8:14 Exercise 18: 2x10 Leg Lifts 8:14-8:33 Exercise 19: 10 each Bird Dogs 8:33-8:45 Exercise 20: 10 each Dead Bugs 8:45-9:09 Outro: 9:09-9:57

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Podcast

Inside The Mind Of Sam Parsons | An Honest Conversation About The Peaks & Valleys Of Professional Running

January 20, 2023

Today's podcast is a look into the mind of a professional runner, the ups, downs, and everything in between. Professional runner for Tinman Elite and Germany, Sam Parsons shares his story in full today on the podcast. Sam is a 3:55 miler and was a World Championships finalist in the 5k last year. He is also the Creative Director for his team, Tinman Elite, and probably your favorite follow on Strava currently.

This podcast was touching to me, and I was impacted in a big way. Sam's inspiring answers provide insight and wisdom to many different areas of life. If you want a look inside the mind of Sam Parsons, this podcast is for you. Professional running isn't all sunshine and rainbows, and Sam does an incredible job at showing the hills and valleys of professional running in today's episode.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/

-Sam's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sam-parsons-54176296

-Video on Sam's Sub 4 Mile In Delaware: https://youtu.be/ufkpfquXxBs

-Tintalk Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/4g6N0gTk4bpEJHxFzu0Mrr?si=00394c7a85bf46c4

-Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en

Show notes58m

Video

NYC Marathon Recap with Reed Fischer and Sam Parsons | Tin Talk S1 E1

Tinman Elite

almost 4 years ago

https://tinmanelite.com/ Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/532ns0jjmkQqeDDrb83I7B?si=88c5535d06fe4561 Listen to this episode on Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tin-talk/id1655195155 Inside Tinman Elite | New York City Marathon: https://youtu.be/Dzqcg6SsktA 00:12 - Intro 01:05 - How Sam and Reed met 01:55 - Did you think you’d achieve so much in this sport? 02:40 - What’s the difference in marathon training? 06:14 - What was different with this marathon build? 08:13 - Race Breakdown 16:55 - Racing and the Olympic Trials 20:57 - Who has the most potential as a marathoner on Tinman Elite? 24:05 - Reed’s future racing schedule 28:28 - Reed’s rankings of the major marathons 32:32 - Who’s put it to Reed in a race? 35:05 - Who’s Reed’s biggest rival? 38:12 - The formative years - reflecting on a career

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Inside Tinman Elite | New York City Marathon

Tinman Elite

almost 4 years ago

https://tinmanelite.com/ NYC Marathon Recap w/ Reed Fischer and Sam Parsons: https://youtu.be/PjB8HLc0V5c Reed trained for 12 weeks for his 3rd world major marathon, running the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon. Reed's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/fischer_reed Reed's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedfisch/?hl=en New York footage filmed by Paul Hinds: https://www.instagram.com/paullhinds/?hl=en

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1500m BATTLE Drew Hunter vs. Sam Parsons | TME Europe

Tinman Elite

about 4 years ago

ROLL Recovery's products help us prepare for everyday training and recovery after our hardest workouts. Check out the new R8 Plus and get 10% off with code tinman10 at checkout: https://rollrecovery.com/products/r8plus 6 weeks, 6 races, 5 countries. Follow along as Sam, Joey, and Drew travel through Europe running in some of the most beautiful places in the world. FOLLOW SAM ON STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/sam-parsons-54176296 FOLLOW JOEY ON STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/jberriatua FOLLOW DREW ON STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/pros/drew-hunter-21659897 Website: https://tinmanelite.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinmanelite/

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Delaware Mile Challenge | SUB 4 MILE ON OLD HS TRACK

Tinman Elite

over 4 years ago

https://tinmanelite.com/ The most meaningful race of his pro career: running a sub 4 minute mile back where it all started. Unveiling the new track at Tatnall School, Sam Parsons' alma mater, The Delaware Mile Challenge was set up to break 4 minutes in the mile in one of the last remaining states where the barrier hasn't been broken. Video shot and produced by Max McNerney https://www.instagram.com/max_mcnerney/

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adidas Shoe Campaign BEHIND THE SCENES

Tinman Elite

over 4 years ago

The cleanest looking shoes on the market. Check out our second collaboration with the adidas Adizero team in our exclusive Tinman Elite colorways. AVAILBALE ON FRIDAY 04/22 12PM MST on https://tinmanelite.com/ 0:00 INTRO with SAM PARSONS 0:55 CAMPAIGN SHOOT BEHIND THE SCENES 4:50 FINAL FILM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinmanelite

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Inside Tinman Elite | BU Indoor 5K NEW TEAM RECORD

Tinman Elite

over 4 years ago

SHOP TIMELESS TME: https://tinmaneliteshop.com/ Team records set, PB's of 25+ seconds, and DNFs. What a weekend. Watch Drew Hunter, Joey Berriatua, and Brian Barraza race the 3000m in the US Indoor Track Championships: http://stream.nbcsports.com/nbc/cnbc-generic?pid=2040957 Watch Sam Parsons race the 3000m in the German Indoor Track Championships: https://www.sportschau.de/leichtathletik/videostream---leichtathletik-hallen-dm-aus-leipzig-ab--uhr--100.html Watch Jamaine Coleman race the 3000m in the British Indoor Track Championships: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/news-and-features/day-1-live-stream-uk-athletics-indoor-championships/ 0:00 Airbnb Banter 3:59 Harvard Indoor Track Shakeout 5:30 Morning of Race 7:01 Race Day Shakeout 7:52 Tori's 3K 9:12 Cam's 3K 10:46 Team 5K 13:17 Post Race Interviews

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You ask, we deliver. Sam Parsons is back on the podcast.

Sam is competing in the 2023 World Championships this upcoming week in Budapest, representing Germany.

Needless to say, you will not want to miss this one. It is a banger.

The podcast graphic was done by the talented: Xavier Gallo.

S H O W N O T E S

-GET 15% OFF VIVOBAREFOOT SHOES WITH CODE "THERUNNINGEFFECT15%": ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vivobarefoot.com/us/⁠⁠

-My Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠

-Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/par_sam_sons/

-Sam's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/sam-parsons-54176296