Time notwithstanding?
Time notwithstanding?
He's never going to win on the world stage if he keeps running from that far behind...
where did he race at? link to the results?
T Clubber wrote:
He's never going to win on the world stage if he keeps running from that far behind...
True, he can no longer be content with just running to beat KR.
Bad positioning on the last turn. Had to go out to wide to make his move. Bad tactics. He will need to run more from the front if he wants to medal in Berlin. He has a great kick, but not so good that he can run the last turn in lane 3.
I think it means that Garry Reed is going to rock him and everyone else at worlds.
i called it. Everyone was on here going willy nilly over Robinson and he gets LIT UP. I knew he could't run that fast with comp-he a time trialer at best-except hes not the best, hes nowhere close
Gary Reed is WAY better than Symmonds. Especially when it comes to championship races. I am sure Gary will be on the podium in Berlin and Symmonds will not make the final.
Nick has run 1:45.86 this year, and has a pr of 1:44.10 run last year
Gary has run 1:43.95 this year, and has a pr of 1:43.68 run last year
Anyone who suggest Nick losing to Gary had anything to do with him going out even, or his tactics is on crack. Reed is just a better runner than him right now. Losing by .26 to Reed is a good sign for him honestly from what we've seen of Nick so far this year. Not saying Nick couldn't have done better...just saying i think Reed has his number right now no matter what Nick does. (that could obviously change)
His loss to Adam Kszczot however not so great...although Adam has run faster than Nick so far this year at 1:45.72, and is 19 years old and a big up and commer..this could be his break out year...he's def. a major talent.
Those are some good points. I feel better about Symmonds performance when it's put in that perspective. Although it would be nice to see Symmonds run a fast time soon.
Gary Reed is a man on a mission though clearly, hopefully he'll pr soon and go into worlds with the ability to medal and challenge for the win.
I think 3rd was good considering he is still getting through the tail end of jetlag and getting acclimated over there.
Hopefully he will run faster, I just have my doubts about how much more he can do in such a "squatty body."
I really wonder what Wheating can do after some real speed training, some focus on 400's.
OK, what is the deal with David Krummenacker?
I understand he had some great years at the 800m ca 2002, 03, 04. I see that his pb was 3:31 high for the 1500. Pretty impressive.
What kind of runner is/was he? Strength, speed, tactical, etc?
When did it go south for him and realistically how much can he achieve at this point? Anything left for the 1500m?
Good for him for competing at age 33 -- don't want to invite the usual snark; I'm just curious about how he's motivated to compete and how he's able to get into meets.
I am a HUGE fan of Nick and will be real excited to see him race in Berlin
Whiny Adenoids wrote:
OK, what is the deal with David Krummenacker?
Krummenacker was the rabbit in the race today.
Take it easy. He was easily about to win at the 100m mark and was cut off by...Rimmer, I think. He was obviously a little upset about it in his body language. I'm serious, he EASILY would have kicked and killed the field today...but was cut off. Plain and simple.
read all about it!!! nick symmonds is not fast just because he beats Americans
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Nick Symmonds is an exceptional runner. I compare his style of racing to my favorite Crooked Still song. Exstacy is the title. Check it out...search Crooked Still on YouTube.
Reed is trained as an 800m runner, not as a 1500/5000m runner trying to step down which is the common approach in the US. Coaches here could learn a great deal from Gmitroski.