WTF is up with the U.S nationals schedrule

It's 100 degrees out here. It might do more damage to the sport if casual viewers see the nations best jogging around in 100 degree weather at 4pm-5pm PST.

Not true. Only a small, snobby fraction of America lives on the East Coast.

You could say most of the US lives in the Eastern Time Zone, but you'd still be wrong, since only 47% do.

I agree across the board here. On the one hand, having the 10,000m go until 2 am last night and then having to get up for work this morning was miserable (though the race was exciting). But on the other hand, they physically could not have run the races 5-6 hours earlier or people would have been dropping dead on the track.

So I have an idea! DON'T HOLD THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A BRUTALLY HOT LOCATION, AND MAYBE FOR ONCE TRY MIXING IT UP AND HOLDING THEM ON THE EAST COAST.

NY was on fire

Do you remember the Heat Hell that was Downing Stadium in '91?

Yeah, but it's a dry heat. The races are timed for perfect conditions and prime time viewership (but don't forget your $70).

The East Coast pricks have no idea how much better California June climate (even in Sacramento) is than their muggy, bug-infested, dilapidated, t-storm pits.

roke the al roker wrote:

The East Coast pricks have no idea how much better California June climate (even in Sacramento) is than their muggy, bug-infested, dilapidated, t-storm pits.

Amen! The East Coast humidity can be pretty miserable this time of year, just like the people.

You gotta get creative when you pick the worst possible place to have a track meet in June.

way2go USATF wrote:

I agree across the board here. On the one hand, having the 10,000m go until 2 am last night and then having to get up for work this morning was miserable (though the race was exciting). But on the other hand, they physically could not have run the races 5-6 hours earlier or people would have been dropping dead on the track.

So I have an idea! DON'T HOLD THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A BRUTALLY HOT LOCATION, AND MAYBE FOR ONCE TRY MIXING IT UP AND HOLDING THEM ON THE EAST COAST.

No place on the enlightened, wealthy, repulitard East Coast will pay / sponsor to have them.

Don't underestimate USATF. Can you say Phoenix 2024?!?!

Devil Dog wrote:

You gotta get creative when you pick the worst possible place to have a track meet in June.

Put it in Colorado

Seriously mate? wrote:

Don't underestimate USATF. Can you say Phoenix 2024?!?!

Or De Moines 2013

People dropping dead from the heat might be really good for TV ratings!

I know not that many places are prepared to put on USAs, have the volunteer base, local funding, etc., but the weather in Sacramento is really helping the Eugene-every-year crowd. It's even worse than the heat in Des Moines a couple of years ago.

What I would like to see is the USATF putting USAs in San Diego regularly - great weather, great destination, large local population and close to LA with even more people, Olympic training center, decent local running scene, etc. That seems like the ideal location to me.

What about San Diego? wrote:

People dropping dead from the heat might be really good for TV ratings!

I know not that many places are prepared to put on USAs, have the volunteer base, local funding, etc., but the weather in Sacramento is really helping the Eugene-every-year crowd. It's even worse than the heat in Des Moines a couple of years ago.

What I would like to see is the USATF putting USAs in San Diego regularly - great weather, great destination, large local population and close to LA with even more people, Olympic training center, decent local running scene, etc. That seems like the ideal location to me.

Yeah, ummmm, Eugene is scheduled for 101 on Saturday.

Tryyyyy again wrote:Yeah, ummmm, Eugene is scheduled for 101 on Saturday.

Another reason for San Diego to step up its game!

How hard would it be to borrow a climate controlled, indoor stadium, somewhere in the US for a weekend?

Its outdoor track not indoor

way2go USATF wrote:

I agree across the board here. On the one hand, having the 10,000m go until 2 am last night and then having to get up for work this morning was miserable (though the race was exciting). But on the other hand, they physically could not have run the races 5-6 hours earlier or people would have been dropping dead on the track.

So I have an idea! DON'T HOLD THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A BRUTALLY HOT LOCATION, AND MAYBE FOR ONCE TRY MIXING IT UP AND HOLDING THEM ON THE EAST COAST.

No east coast group bid for the championships.

Idontreallyknow wrote:

Its outdoor track not indoor

I've never once heard it referred to as outdoor track.

And when you live in a place as bad for outdoor track as the US, why not get creative, in the name of athlete health and safety, and choosing the best possible team?