Chances Matthew Centrowitz Breaks 3:30?

good kidd madd city wrote:

macdaddy wrote:

I think Lomong finally started focusing on the 5k/10k after years of being a 1500 guy.

Can you say the same for Willis?

Stop....Lomong was top 5 in NCAA XC multiple times, and has competed in the 5k at US champs since 2015 at age 30...6+ years of being a 5k-focused guy. Be consistent lol

Right... Here's what Letsrun said about Lomong prior to his 10k domination at the 2019 US Champs:

"The case against him: Lomong isn’t a true 10k guy — he had never run the distance before last year, and his PR is only 28:21. If the winning time is below 28:00, does he have the strength to hang?"

He went on to run 27:30 in that race, and then damn near 27:00 at world champs.

There is a clear transition from 800/1500 then 1500/5000 then 5000/10000. He is obviously being rewarded greatly for his change in training.

Can you point to the same change in training for Willis?

0%. He doesn't have the speed. He doesn't lift his knees at all - small stride. Still can't believe he held everyone off in Rio.