Likely Too Hot for 10000m World Record

Aouita 84 wrote:

Astarnit wrote:

It appears as if the high temp in Valencia will be about 80 degrees with a race time temp of about 70 degrees. This will likely cost Cheptegei the record unless the shoes are so magical as to negate this apparent weather handicap.

Too Hot???? 70 degrees???? with low humidity????Handicap????......WTF!

When was the last time you ran a 10K on the track...or anywhere for that matter in 70 degree, low humidity, and at night conditions?

Again, this is NOT a marathon. The weather will be absolutely PERFECT and won't be the reason he misses the record.

"Go Run One"

Perfect would be more like 60-65. We aren't talking a huge disadvantage but when you are looking at WR, seconds count...

71F forecasted and a dew pt of 59F forecasted for 22 CET, 5' after the start. Pretty good

Mzungu in Iten wrote:

71F forecasted and a dew pt of 59F forecasted for 22 CET, 5' after the start. Pretty good

I love how people were posting about the weather forecast from September like it was going to be accurate lol

Y’all forget he trains and is from UGANDA! These conditions are like the 5000m World Record 12:35 and in his wheelhouse.

59 dewpoint for an athlete like him who has shown he can perform in warmer conditions should not be an issue. Is it perfect? No, but it won't be a huge factor.

Kirbdj wrote:

It is odd that posts are being deleted from this thread. Posts that mention that it will be about 74 at race time and likely no record.

Well, LetsRun is receiving money to promote the attempt, correct?

THOUGHTSLEADER wrote:

59 dewpoint for an athlete like him who has shown he can perform in warmer conditions should not be an issue. Is it perfect? No, but it won't be a huge factor.

He has also been reduced almost to a WALK in hot conditions, that he is used to (World XC in Uganda). He's not immune.

Maybe the heat will cost him sub 26, i don’t think any human can do that without near perfect conditions. The WR is his if he wants it bad enough rn

oh damn u were so wrong

cap

Astarnit wrote:

It appears as if the high temp in Valencia will be about 80 degrees with a race time temp of about 70 degrees. This will likely cost Cheptegei the record unless the shoes are so magical as to negate this apparent weather handicap.

Uhhhhhh.........too HOT???? too HUMID????

The only thing too hot was 26:11......NEW WR!!!!

Congrats Joshua!!!! Well Done!!!!

"Go Run One"

dadsfadsfdasfdsafdas wrote:

Aouita 84 wrote:

Too Hot???? 70 degrees???? with low humidity????Handicap????......WTF!

When was the last time you ran a 10K on the track...or anywhere for that matter in 70 degree, low humidity, and at night conditions?

Again, this is NOT a marathon. The weather will be absolutely PERFECT and won't be the reason he misses the record.

"Go Run One"

Perfect would be more like 60-65. We aren't talking a huge disadvantage but when you are looking at WR, seconds count...

Perfect conditions are a 26:11 WR!!!!!

"Go Run One"

I ran my all-time best 10,000m in 83°F and humid weather.

You sissies calling 70°F hot are a bunch of pansies. Grow a pair!

drunk runner. wrote:

I ran my all-time best 10,000m in 83°F and humid weather.

You sissies calling 70°F hot are a bunch of pansies. Grow a pair!

So what? Anecdotal and proves NOTHING.

This thread aged terribly

+1

The nay-sayer "Cockaroaches" have skurried away into their holes.

"Go Run One"