Running is a sport of discipline, endurance, and incredible mental and physical strength. Runners spend their lives honing their craft. Some are in it for distance, and others for speed; either way, it can be intense. Sam Ruthe, a 16-year-old from New Zealand, recently set an incredible record at Boston University’s John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 31. Sam completed the mile in just 3:48.88, setting a new record. It was a moment that stunned running fans and Sam himself. “Travel had gone really well and I felt ready. I wanted to race to win and wasn’t wanting a time, but I didn’t expect to run that,” Sam told Athletics New Zealand in a news release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FloTrack (@flotrack) Sam Ruthe Became the Fastest All-Time New Zealander with His Incredible Run Flotrack shared Sam Ruthe’s incredible feat on Instagram. “taking you around BU for two magic laps,” the caption reads. “You just witnessed history as Sam Ruthe, at just 16-years-old, runs a 3:48.88 mile at the BU Terrier Classic.” As Sam pulled ahead and crossed the finish line, a shocked announcer said, “Sub-3:50! Can you believe it?” “3:48, in the Mile??, Indoors???, At 16???? Unbelievable,” someone commented. “The most amazing part is his expression at the end looks like he just did a basic training run,” another person wrote. “Wow! NZ has a rich history in producing great milers… seems like this kid will be the next one! Future legend,” a fan shared. Sam Ruthe is an incredible runner, and some think he’s headed for a huge future on the track. “Pure gold . This promotes athletics into the stratosphere, a 16year old …unheard of,blown minds globally. Very happy for athletics and Sam Ruth’s family’s proud history of running,” they wrote. This story’s featured image can be found here