Please explain why they call it a kick if you run an even pace

Maybe those aren't the best examples, but i've noticed many times people saying this or that person has a great kick when they are just running an even pace and others in the race are dying.

Because you're kicking everyone's ass

It's more about effort the actual speed. A good kick is the speed in contrast to those around.

A kick is interpreted as your finishing speed, not your accelerating ability.

Someone who has better finishing speed than the field has a good kick.

A person who gets passed near the end doesn't have as good a kick.

Symmonds has a good kick even if his final 200m is his slowest 200m because he passes people without being passed himself.

His finishing speed is above average.

Thanx Robby. Always supporting you. Glad to see you doing well now

I understand, but to me a kick is when you pick up the pace at the end. My understand is there is no kick if you are just running an even pace. I also had no idea a kick had anything to do with those around you. It seems like everyone's got their own interpretation of what a kick is :). Funny to discuss it. Been running 20 years and following track closely for maybe 10 years.

7777 wrote:

I understand, but to me a kick is when you pick up the pace at the end. My understand is there is no kick if you are just running an even pace. I also had no idea a kick had anything to do with those around you. It seems like everyone's got their own interpretation of what a kick is :). Funny to discuss it. Been running 20 years and following track closely for maybe 10 years.

Apparently not paying attention though.

I do need to apologize about one thing- I didn't know who had that job and if I did, I wouldn't have spoken the way I speak to you boys. She doesn't need anyone looking over her shoulder, and your harsh criticism will make it harder for her to perform. She doesn't even need to be told what to do, she just needs to be kindly asked and guided and she will get the work done and excel.

You boys are totally different than her so don't talk to her the rough way you talk to each other. With you, I need to crack the whip. With her, I'd barely have to mention it and she would pick up on what needs to be done.

Sometimes I think commentators like Boldon talk about a kick to make the race seem more exciting to the fans. It's better than saying "Look at Bershawn going the same speed!".

That's only one reason why you don't want to lose her. She's a partner you don't have to manage. Another reason is that she has a lot of positive energy that is a good influence on you.

dontloseher wrote:

That's only one reason why you don't want to lose her. She's a partner you don't have to manage. Another reason is that she has a lot of positive energy that is a good influence on you.

^^ what is this crap?

Paying close attention, but just not understanding... I remember seeing someone saying "now he's starting his kick." When the truth is they are going the same pace or maybe even slower. Maybe it's the american announcers... Try not to pay much attention to them except when I have to :).

Maybe a joke between 2 people or maybe just one person's joke. Funny shite :)

With the Bershawn Jackson thing it's not even a kick. I notice Ato Bolton say he's switches gears around 200 or 300 or something like that. I would have to time the splits to see, but I really feel he just goes out a more even pace so it seems like he's going faster at that time. When in reality he's just catching others who are slowing down.

I know best to enjoy and not care about this stuff :).

Like i was telling my mom tonight who knows who's on what substance. Best to just enjoy the sport