genetics and weight factor into running?

High School Running

8 years ago 02/02/2016 7:42pm EST

So lately, I've been stalking those running blogs that a bunch of elite high schoolers like Destiny Collins and Rachel Mcarthur post for milesplit. I've been suprised- the mileage they do is reasonable, and nothing is out of my reach. I do just as much work, if not more.

So my question is: why don't I run like those elite high schoolers? My PR is about 2 or 3 minutes slower in the 5k than theirs. Is it because I am not as skinny? Destiny and Rachel look like sticks, I would estimate 100-105 lbs range, while I weigh 115. If I lose weight, would I get faster with the same amount of work? Is it genetics? None of my family members are athletic.

8 years ago 02/02/2016 7:50pm EST

re: whyamislow

whyamislow wrote:
So lately, I've been stalking those running blogs that a bunch of elite high schoolers like Destiny Collins and Rachel Mcarthur post for milesplit. I've been suprised- the mileage they do is reasonable, and nothing is out of my reach. I do just as much work, if not more.
So my question is: why don't I run like those elite high schoolers? My PR is about 2 or 3 minutes slower in the 5k than theirs. Is it because I am not as skinny? Destiny and Rachel look like sticks, I would estimate 100-105 lbs range, while I weigh 115. If I lose weight, would I get faster with the same amount of work? Is it genetics? None of my family members are athletic.

How come every damn day a high school girl comes on here asking what their weight should be? Just go focus on training. Stop bothering us worrying about useless shit.

8 years ago 02/02/2016 7:52pm EST

re: whyamislow

No, it's because they are more talented. If they wore a ten pound weight vest they would still be minutes ahead.

8 years ago 02/02/2016 9:43pm EST

re: whyamislow

Don't worry about weight. Unless if you are short (

8 years ago 02/02/2016 9:47pm EST

re: Weight isnt a big deal

I don't know why it cut off my post but here is what I was saying: don't worry about weight, it usually doesn't end well (e: Kim mortenson). Eat enough and eat healthy and you'll be fine

8 years ago 02/03/2016 10:23am EST

re: whyamislow

Who are the fastest girls and women on planet Earth? That's right the Kenyans and Ethiopians. How many of them do you see who are as skinny as Amercian girls and women? Take a look at some pictures and videos. You won't see any anorexic East African runners.

8 years ago 02/03/2016 10:29am EST

re: break it to me gently

break it to me gently wrote:
No, it's because they are more talented. If they wore a ten pound weight vest they would still be minutes ahead.

Someone clearly hasn't taken a physics class

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