Duane Solomon 1:15:44 600m at Mt. Sac

Well, at least he's not peaked too early like usual.

Could be good? wrote:

Well, at least he's not peaked too early like usual.

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Your point is a valid one. But that is the price that Duane Solomon will have to pay under the Igloi training system. The number one weakness of this training system is that it is very difficult to control your peak. The great Mihaly Igloi was a master at coaching. But he encounter problems with the peaking of his athletes. And Johnny Gray also had some issues running fast too early in the season, and not being able to control his peak. Its a fascinating topic for discussion. The Igloi system will get a person in shape faster than other systems. And if it is not tempered, it could lead to early season peaks. Duane Solomon and Johnny Gray are examples of that.

It's amazing that with this system, Johnny still somehow managed to make 4 straight Olympic 800m Finals. Also noting that Solomon ran his PR in an Olympic final.

Personally, I don't think it's a peaking issue, more so an issue with not knowing how to run when you are not in control of the pace. Johnny ran his best races when he dictated the terms and was often found wanting when he couldn't. His two best Olympic races were when he was in the lead (92 and 96) running at his tempo (much like they would when doing workouts).

Back to the 600m on the weekend; Solomon was sick all week, so it's not surprising that the final time wasn't that fast. If it were a serious WR attempt, I'm sure they would have organised a rabbit.

JRinaldi wrote:

It's amazing that with this system, Johnny still somehow managed to make 4 straight Olympic 800m Finals. Also noting that Solomon ran his PR in an Olympic final.

Personally, I don't think it's a peaking issue, more so an issue with not knowing how to run when you are not in control of the pace. Johnny ran his best races when he dictated the terms and was often found wanting when he couldn't. His two best Olympic races were when he was in the lead (92 and 96) running at his tempo (much like they would when doing workouts).

Back to the 600m on the weekend; Solomon was sick all week, so it's not surprising that the final time wasn't that fast. If it were a serious WR attempt, I'm sure they would have organised a rabbit.

Most intelligent post here in weeks.

someone who reads wrote:

JRinaldi wrote:

It's amazing that with this system, Johnny still somehow managed to make 4 straight Olympic 800m Finals. Also noting that Solomon ran his PR in an Olympic final.

Personally, I don't think it's a peaking issue, more so an issue with not knowing how to run when you are not in control of the pace. Johnny ran his best races when he dictated the terms and was often found wanting when he couldn't. His two best Olympic races were when he was in the lead (92 and 96) running at his tempo (much like they would when doing workouts).

Back to the 600m on the weekend; Solomon was sick all week, so it's not surprising that the final time wasn't that fast. If it were a serious WR attempt, I'm sure they would have organised a rabbit.

Most intelligent post here in weeks.

Yes, rather insightful post.