Congratulations Malcolm GLADWELL: 5:03 in Fifth Avenue MILE! (9th M50)

More importantly, what handle does Gladwell use when he trolls letsrun.com?

My guess is Hingle. It's how he lets out his inner conservative.

Bad Wigins is fast

I enjoyed hearing him on the radio today discussing the story of David and Goliath.

Another fine performance for him at the 5th Ave. Mile. In the 50s, still approaching 5 flat puts him up there.

between yoru 2 weird fetishes, pimping MG and bashing NOP/Rupp you must be nearly blind dude. You're good a typing with one hand though, I'll give you that.

Nice work, Bad Wigins!

see http://cdnnyrr.nyrr.org/sites/default/files/styles/gallery966x522/public/gallery/2015/FAM15_TOGETHER17.jpg?itok=cf-lhAVx for nice shot of Meb & Mr Gladwell.

What is this race like for a guy running in the range 4:30-5:00?

(How many people per heat? Likely to get a good race?)

It seems like a pretty amazing thing if everyone gets to run a fast mile racing people their speed. But if there are more than 30 starting together, does it work?

That is really good!

looks amazing wrote:

What is this race like for a guy running in the range 4:30-5:00?

(How many people per heat? Likely to get a good race?)

It seems like a pretty amazing thing if everyone gets to run a fast mile racing people their speed. But if there are more than 30 starting together, does it work?

The heats are very big - like, 500 - 1000 - so it's important to start up front if you're planning to run the kind of time you're talking about. Even then, it can be somewhat crowded, especially during the first 1/4 mile or so. On the other hand, it's a great atmosphere and an amazing view straight down 5th Ave [if you can manage to enjoy it as the hypoxia sets in...]

Bad Wigins = Malcolm Gladwell???

Next year Gladwell, next year.

He ran a 4:05 1500 in HS, which is about a 4:22 mile. So, he has slowed down about 40 seconds, which is pretty good for someone aged 52.

Really a good run. I'm a bit jealous, having topped out at 5:29 in that age category.

dkny64 wrote:

looks amazing wrote:

What is this race like for a guy running in the range 4:30-5:00?

(How many people per heat? Likely to get a good race?)

It seems like a pretty amazing thing if everyone gets to run a fast mile racing people their speed. But if there are more than 30 starting together, does it work?

The heats are very big - like, 500 - 1000 - so it's important to start up front if you're planning to run the kind of time you're talking about. Even then, it can be somewhat crowded, especially during the first 1/4 mile or so. On the other hand, it's a great atmosphere and an amazing view straight down 5th Ave [if you can manage to enjoy it as the hypoxia sets in...]

500-1000? Shoot.

Is it chip-timed?

want to do this some year wrote:

dkny64 wrote:

The heats are very big - like, 500 - 1000 - so it's important to start up front if you're planning to run the kind of time you're talking about. Even then, it can be somewhat crowded, especially during the first 1/4 mile or so. On the other hand, it's a great atmosphere and an amazing view straight down 5th Ave [if you can manage to enjoy it as the hypoxia sets in...]

500-1000? Shoot.

Is it chip-timed?

Yes, it is chip-timed.

dkny64 wrote:

The heats are very big - like, 500 - 1000 - so it's important to start up front if you're planning to run the kind of time you're talking about.

Well, Gladwell ran like 5:02 last year and 5:03 this year so it seems like it's possible to race close to your best. (Assuming he's consistently hitting his best and not consistently the same amount off it.)