I think he can run around 12:55 with the right time trial setup, but he's one of those tweeners whose best event is probably the 3k. Whether he decides to focus on the 1500 or the 5k, he can contend for US titles, but his ceiling is likely to be a championship finalist, not a medalist. Maybe he'll have a Fisher-esque breakthrough with some more time in Jerry's system and prove me wrong. Fisher was a bigger talent coming up though. I like Teare a lot and I'm hoping he succeeds.
I think for this next month he should grind out a few more 1500s. Should not dodge competiton, just work on micro things and not care about getting beat.
For example: Tactical 3:36, getting whomped with a 3:40, all out 3:33, photo finish 3:34, etc.
I think for this next month he should grind out a few more 1500s. Should not dodge competiton, just work on micro things and not care about getting beat.
For example: Tactical 3:36, getting whomped with a 3:40, all out 3:33, photo finish 3:34, etc.
Then move back up to the 5000 for USAs.
Probably needs a last training block, not more racing, unless he is short of Q'ing marks. Its a long way to carry to just keep on racing. Just a thought.
He seems like a man without a clear event right now. He's solid at 1500m but it doesn't seem to suit him, it feels like he should be a 5000m star. His 13:06 PR doesn't look good versus Fisher, Klecker, Kincaid, or even Nuguse. But I think he's gonna break through. Waiting for him to pop a low 12:50 somewhere and was a bit disappointed to see him only at 13:20 pace today until the kick. Should be an interesting season. The competition in the 5000m will force him to step up his game if this is the event he's going to focus on.
The 5000 is his clear event. He happened to win US natl's last year in a sit-and-kick race against a weak field so now people think he's a miler but the his 5k is still better. When he can run 3:32> and routinely run 3:35's with 52s last 400's like Hocker could, then I'll be convinced, but so far he hasn't been able to run anything like that. At WC's he showed he just doesn't have the speed needed to get through rounds, or even run a fast race either. It's hard because the 5k is so strong right now, but I think he's in the mix and it's just a better choice since I don't think he will ever have a shot to medal in the 15.
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The 5000 is his clear event. He happened to win US natl's last year in a sit-and-kick race against a weak field so now people think he's a miler but the his 5k is still better. When he can run 3:32> and routinely run 3:35's with 52s last 400's like Hocker could, then I'll be convinced, but so far he hasn't been able to run anything like that. At WC's he showed he just doesn't have the speed needed to get through rounds, or even run a fast race either. It's hard because the 5k is so strong right now, but I think he's in the mix and it's just a better choice since I don't think he will ever have a shot to medal in the 15.
Wasn't he injured at WCs? And hasn't he lost to Hocker in a mile once? I wasn't sure if he had a great kick because all of his races against Hocker were so fast, but then he won his first US title in a 3:45 race. I really hope he races Hocker and Nuguse at the 1500 sometime this season.
He seems like a man without a clear event right now. He's solid at 1500m but it doesn't seem to suit him, it feels like he should be a 5000m star. His 13:06 PR doesn't look good versus Fisher, Klecker, Kincaid, or even Nuguse. But I think he's gonna break through. Waiting for him to pop a low 12:50 somewhere and was a bit disappointed to see him only at 13:20 pace today until the kick. Should be an interesting season. The competition in the 5000m will force him to step up his game if this is the event he's going to focus on.
The 5000 is his clear event. He happened to win US natl's last year in a sit-and-kick race against a weak field so now people think he's a miler but the his 5k is still better. When he can run 3:32> and routinely run 3:35's with 52s last 400's like Hocker could, then I'll be convinced, but so far he hasn't been able to run anything like that. At WC's he showed he just doesn't have the speed needed to get through rounds, or even run a fast race either. It's hard because the 5k is so strong right now, but I think he's in the mix and it's just a better choice since I don't think he will ever have a shot to medal in the 15.
He was injured dude. Is it really that hard to make an honest argument?
He seems like a man without a clear event right now. He's solid at 1500m but it doesn't seem to suit him, it feels like he should be a 5000m star. His 13:06 PR doesn't look good versus Fisher, Klecker, Kincaid, or even Nuguse. But I think he's gonna break through. Waiting for him to pop a low 12:50 somewhere and was a bit disappointed to see him only at 13:20 pace today until the kick. Should be an interesting season. The competition in the 5000m will force him to step up his game if this is the event he's going to focus on.
He has to be ready to run rounds and kick. He may make a team this season but I do not expect a breakthrough, to be a contender outsider of the U.S., until next year. But he seems fairly equivocal about his time with BTC. Maybe double tresholds next year?
He seems like a man without a clear event right now. He's solid at 1500m but it doesn't seem to suit him, it feels like he should be a 5000m star. His 13:06 PR doesn't look good versus Fisher, Klecker, Kincaid, or even Nuguse. But I think he's gonna break through. Waiting for him to pop a low 12:50 somewhere and was a bit disappointed to see him only at 13:20 pace today until the kick. Should be an interesting season. The competition in the 5000m will force him to step up his game if this is the event he's going to focus on.
How is he the reigning US Champion at 1500m if the event doesn’t suit him? Just curious.
U.S. men's 1500 isn't exactly strong right now. We haven't had a medal contender since Centro in 2016. The fact that Teare won nationals speaks to how weak the event is. We have Nuguse, possibly Hocker and a fading Centro, none of which have contended in recent years or have little to no experience.
U.S. men's 1500 isn't exactly strong right now. We haven't had a medal contender since Centro in 2016. The fact that Teare won nationals speaks to how weak the event is. We have Nuguse, possibly Hocker and a fading Centro, none of which have contended in recent years or have little to no experience.
The 5000 is his clear event. He happened to win US natl's last year in a sit-and-kick race against a weak field so now people think he's a miler but the his 5k is still better. When he can run 3:32> and routinely run 3:35's with 52s last 400's like Hocker could, then I'll be convinced, but so far he hasn't been able to run anything like that. At WC's he showed he just doesn't have the speed needed to get through rounds, or even run a fast race either. It's hard because the 5k is so strong right now, but I think he's in the mix and it's just a better choice since I don't think he will ever have a shot to medal in the 15.
He was injured dude. Is it really that hard to make an honest argument?
Yeah yeah yeah. Still no proof that he has the speed to hang in a world-level 15. Hocker and Nuguse have shown us what it takes to be considered in medal contention. He has plenty of speed to run well in the 5, it's just a matter of time and the right set up to run a fast time.
U.S. men's 1500 isn't exactly strong right now. We haven't had a medal contender since Centro in 2016. The fact that Teare won nationals speaks to how weak the event is. We have Nuguse, possibly Hocker and a fading Centro, none of which have contended in recent years or have little to no experience.
The Goose is 100% a medal contender in Budapest
He has the times. We just don't know how he'd fare in a major championship since he's never run one. Specifically, how he'd do in a slow prelim with a fast last lap. Can he position himself in a pack the way Centro can? Can he stay cool or does he panic if he gets boxed? Does he know when/where to move? No answers until we actually see him in a major championship. I do think he'll do better than Hocker at not getting dropped before the last lap, but after that it's anyone's guess.
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