Crcdcdcdxndkxn
Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 10:26AM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
There is still 2 days before the end of registration period and some names are clearly still missing. So I could see him not being registered at all (yet). However, it's odd that he is only half registered.

Anybody have any info on this?
ksully330
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 10:32AM - in reply to Crcdcdcdxndkxn Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Crcdcdcdxndkxn wrote:

There is still 2 days before the end of registration period and some names are clearly still missing. So I could see him not being registered at all (yet). However, it's odd that he is only half registered.

Anybody have any info on this?


Probably asked AC to allow him to only run one event at Nationals. Or he is only planning on running the 5000m at the Olympics.
The Answer My Friend
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 10:33AM - in reply to Crcdcdcdxndkxn Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
He got a bye of sorts in the 10,000, but if two more guys did get the "A" (one other, that kid who went to U of Wisconsin, has it), then he'd be left out of the 10,000. He's taking that chance.
800m coach 235
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 10:58AM - in reply to The Answer My Friend Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
This is correct. If he makes it in the 5000, he can still run it at the Olympics, as only Ahmed is left with standard.
Bin Der Dun Dat
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 11:19AM - in reply to Crcdcdcdxndkxn Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
You've never run the 10,000m on the track in Calgary - Stanford North it is not.

If I were him, I'd be looking for an exemption too - there'd be no point "racing" a track 10km at that venue.
why not that venue
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 11:21AM - in reply to Bin Der Dun Dat Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Bin Der Dun Dat wrote:

You've never run the 10,000m on the track in Calgary - Stanford North it is not.

If I were him, I'd be looking for an exemption too - there'd be no point "racing" a track 10km at that venue.


What's wrong with the track in Calgary?
Crcdcdcdxndkxn
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/16/2012 11:42AM - in reply to why not that venue Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Altitude. Not that it would bother Levins, but...

Good move on his part

Odds of 2 more Canadians making the A by end of month is 0.000000000000001%.
So Strange.
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 1:14AM - in reply to Crcdcdcdxndkxn Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
You watch Levins interviews...even just after a race. He looks , always so in control. His eyes are so damn clear, his complexion is never flushed. His focus on the camera and interviewer is so precise. He looks always so fresh. I don't know something about that kid is special. He is a damn good speaker. His body language is so open and honest. This young guy is for real. I think he is gonna be somebody someday. He already is...I'm just saying beyond his amazing running.
seriously why
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 3:19AM - in reply to Bin Der Dun Dat Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Bin Der Dun Dat wrote:

You've never run the 10,000m on the track in Calgary - Stanford North it is not.

If I were him, I'd be looking for an exemption too - there'd be no point "racing" a track 10km at that venue.



What's wrong with that track?
fadfasd
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 3:47AM - in reply to seriously why Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
well for one thing it's at 3500 feet above sea level, which is just past the point where altitude starts to affect you (according to Jack Daniels at least)
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NHF/is_3_21/ai_104209598/

Definitely would be noticeable in a 10k. I dunno about wind and track condition and so on.
Peace Out
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 8:01AM - in reply to Crcdcdcdxndkxn Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
I'm so excited about that race; I live in Edmonton and some friends and I are planning to get out of work early that day and drive down to see Cam Levins....CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!
knower of cam
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 12:18PM - in reply to So Strange. Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So Strange. wrote:

You watch Levins interviews...even just after a race. He looks , always so in control. His eyes are so damn clear, his complexion is never flushed. His focus on the camera and interviewer is so precise. He looks always so fresh. I don't know something about that kid is special. He is a damn good speaker. His body language is so open and honest. This young guy is for real. I think he is gonna be somebody someday. He already is...I'm just saying beyond his amazing running.



yes!!! great post.
Awesome
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 12:40PM - in reply to knower of cam Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
And if you have ever met him it is no act.
PhatTongue
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 1:14PM - in reply to knower of cam Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
He's preparing to go out at 26:40 pace during the Olympics:

"At this point in your career, if there's a 10,000 that goes at 26:40 pace, do you hang back just hoping you can perhaps run 27 flat, or do you try and stick with those guys?

CL: [Pauses]. I don't know. I don't feel like it's really my style to let up and race for anything other than the top spot or with that front group. I guess it probably would be smarter of me to hang back and go after 27-flat or 27-low pace. But I feel like I'm a pretty aggressive runner. I just want to go out and compete against anyone, and like to feel that I can. Yeah, I probably would go with them, for better or worse. I would regret not doing it."

http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/06/17/brief-chat-cameron-levins-canadas-finest/
So Strange.
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 3:26PM - in reply to Awesome Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Awesome wrote:

And if you have ever met him it is no act.


Oh God know I was not saying anything like an act. Thats what is so amazing. A natural charisma, great speaker, compassion seems another part of him. With that you think of the work, consistent effort, planning and pain. He has so many obvious character strengths. His family must be amazed and very proud.
knower of cam
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/18/2012 4:54PM - in reply to So Strange. Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So Strange. wrote:

[quote]Awesome wrote:

And if you have ever met him it is no act.


Oh God know I was not saying anything like an act. Thats what is so amazing. A natural charisma, great speaker, compassion seems another part of him. With that you think of the work, consistent effort, planning and pain. He has so many obvious character strengths. His family must be amazed and very proud.[/quote]



They are, and I think Awesome meant a good thing.
Koolaid!#$%
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/21/2012 12:41AM - in reply to So Strange. Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So Strange. wrote:

[quote]Awesome wrote:

And if you have ever met him it is no act.


Oh God know I was not saying anything like an act. Thats what is so amazing. A natural charisma, great speaker, compassion seems another part of him. With that you think of the work, consistent effort, planning and pain. He has so many obvious character strengths. His family must be amazed and very proud.[/quote]

What Cool aid you been drinking idiot. Your such a moron. You have no idea of what is going on do you.
Koulio
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/21/2012 12:53AM - in reply to why not that venue Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
why not that venue wrote:

[quote]Bin Der Dun Dat wrote:

You've never run the 10,000m on the track in Calgary - Stanford North it is not.

If I were him, I'd be looking for an exemption too - there'd be no point "racing" a track 10km at that venue.


What's wrong with the track in Calgary?[/quote]

It's a great track, just resurfaced last year. However it's at altitude and can be windy. If the weather is good and wind is blowing right it's great for sprints, but not distance.
Bob Dobbs
RE: Interesting, Cam Levins entered in the 5,000m at the Canadian Chps, but not the 10,000m 6/21/2012 4:10AM - in reply to knower of cam Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
knower of cam wrote:

[quote]So Strange. wrote:

You watch Levins interviews...even just after a race. He looks , always so in control. His eyes are so damn clear, his complexion is never flushed. His focus on the camera and interviewer is so precise. He looks always so fresh. I don't know something about that kid is special. He is a damn good speaker. His body language is so open and honest. This young guy is for real. I think he is gonna be somebody someday. He already is...I'm just saying beyond his amazing running.



yes!!! great post.[/quote]

I third that, and I know him only through YouTube.

He's as enjoyable to listen to as he is to watch on the track.

This fan's hoping he can give the East Africans a good run in London.