Bernard Lagat to pace in Nike Sub-2 attempt!

MakeTrackGreatAgain wrote:

Nike will only be giving an access code to a select few members of the media to watch the attempt online. It won't be open to the public.

makes it easier to get the runners their drugs mid race.

I think you misunderstood. Only selected media will be invited to cover the event live. There will still be an open online stream.

Other notable American names on the pacers list include Chris Derrick and Bumbalough (really??).

...And Sam Chelanga

Styu wrote:

I think you misunderstood. Only selected media will be invited to cover the event live. There will still be an open online stream.

Other notable American names on the pacers list include Chris Derrick and Bumbalough (really??).

I assume they going at 100% will be near the pace needed

What's the difference? I mean what will the selected media get access to that anyone watching the online stream won't be able to see?It's ridiculous the way the coverage is going already, like there's a snowball's chance in hell that this thing will be successful. They'll be lucky to break 2:04. What are they going to do when the leaders cruise through halfway in 61:00 slowing down?

Styu wrote:

I think you misunderstood. Only selected media will be invited to cover the event live. There will still be an open online stream.

Other notable American names on the pacers list include Chris Derrick and Bumbalough (really??).

MakeTrackGreatAgain wrote:

https://twitter.com/runwithcuan/status/859024550813720576

Multiple world class runners are helping pace the attempt. Pacers will be working "shifts" in an attempt to keep everybody fresh and on pace. In addition to this, Nike will only be giving an access code to a select few members of the media to watch the attempt online. It won't be open to the public.

Oh my god. They're actually going to fake it. This is insane. The media is going to be paid off to report in advance, and it is unlikely the race will even be run. Nike is truly unbelievable.

that doesn't make any sensewhat are they going to give them, cocaine or some intense stimulant?!

Doping works wrote:

MakeTrackGreatAgain wrote:

Nike will only be giving an access code to a select few members of the media to watch the attempt online. It won't be open to the public.

makes it easier to get the runners their drugs mid race.

That sounds freaking stupid. I hope the project fails spectacularly.

Styu wrote:

I think you misunderstood. Only selected media will be invited to cover the event live. There will still be an open online stream.

Other notable American names on the pacers list include Chris Derrick and Bumbalough (really??).

You are correct. I saw an earlier tweet from Monti that made it seem there was a live stream exclusive to some media.

Will be Bernie be taking EPO for the attempt?

Considering his racing style, Bernie is not the one I would pick to keep a solid pace up front.

This whole thing reeks of Nike marketing overload. Get all the big names in, proclaim some huge, probably unattainable goal, get a bunch of viewers/sponsors/etc....and the attempt fails spectacularly. But as long as they get the $$$ who cares.

It seems that the pacers will be running relay style. Just over 5k each, maybe?

Yawn wrote:

That sounds freaking stupid. I hope the project fails spectacularly.

Are you this negative in real life?

Yawn wrote:

I hope the project fails spectacularly.

So do I. If it succeeds, it will forever take away from the excitement and accomplishment of the first sub-2 under record-eligible conditions. And it seems that the only reason for the project is to hawk some new shoe models.

Nike is no longer the company that I remember from its early days. But maybe it never was.

Avocado's Number wrote:

Yawn wrote:

I hope the project fails spectacularly.

So do I. If it succeeds, it will forever take away from the excitement and accomplishment of the first sub-2 under record-eligible conditions. And it seems that the only reason for the project is to hawk some new shoe models.

Nike is no longer the company that I remember from its early days. But maybe it never was.

Why break 2hr when Nike can fail and repeat the event annually?

So I must confess to not having followed this very closely. My question is are they running this marathon on a track? Is that how they rotate the pacers in or is this being done on a loop?

That freak of nature Kipchoge is going to nail it.

FitzyXC wrote:

Considering his racing style, Bernie is not the one I would pick to keep a solid pace up front.

Why?

There's never going to be a record eligible sub-2 so who cares.