What can I run for a downhill mile? (Ultra Runner Edition)

I predict 4:44

Honestly I’m kinda surprised since I thought you were much quicker. I guess the stereotype about ultra runners being slow is true :P

I bet if you did 3-4 speed work leading up to it, sub 4:40 would be possible. Maybe even 4:35

I’m a slow ultra runner (also did Grindstone) and my recent mile time on the track was 4:42 - recent 5K time was 16:20

I would guess a 4:20, downhill looks like he stated.

Relatively slow ultra at grindstone too, from what I have seen win. However, I did hear conditions were extremely foggy. More so then previous years. As well heat? Wouldn’t think that would affect many runners just coming off summer but some say otherwise.

Dang1 appeares to be slow ultra runner and 5k runner.

All ultra runners are slow. This is stupid.

Can you get in touch with your inner Big Wave Dave (RIP)?

Based on the description if you ran 4:42 the day after a marathon last year you should be able to replicate that at least. Should go faster without it being the day after a marathon

I don't think I'll have his magic. That sure was fun to follow from the Big Wave. RIP

Dance? You can't dance? Where'd you learn how to dance?

MedzRun wrote:

Relatively slow ultra at grindstone too, from what I have seen win. However, I did hear conditions were extremely foggy. More so then previous years. As well heat? Wouldn’t think that would affect many runners just coming off summer but some say otherwise.

Very slow year - temps in the high 70's, 100% humidity, foggy, and very muddy in some sections of the course.

The year before it was your perfect crisp fall conditions

That's only 2.7 percent grade, not much of a downhill. I'll say 4:40.

What exactly is the point of this stunt? Prove that an anonymous ultra runner is really slow? The predicted times wouldn't make the varsity heat in my high school's league, and that is if it was run on a track rather than down hill.

Wow. Some ultra runner must be searching for kudos on his downhill mile. Make sure to get plenty of hashtags on your Instagram post after your epic 4:33 downhill mile.

That 2.7% grade should still give 15 to 18 seconds. Based on a possible flat 445, I will go with a 4:30.

[quote]Drainthefecesswamp wrote:

What exactly is the point of this stunt? quote]

To irritate pathetic losers like you.

I’ve always dreamed of making a HS varsity team for the mile!

No seriously. I’ve been focusing on improving turnover and efficiency as it’s been neglected for a long time. Ultimately it will improve overall ultra races I believe.

Plus, a group of us are getting together with some money on the line, thought I’d have fun during this process with a downhill “stunt.”

If you really want to crush a fast mile (and your knees) I know where you can drop close to 500 ft in a mile.