Molly Seidel will officially become an ultrarunner on April 26, 2024 as she makes her debut ultra race at the Canyons Endurance Run 50K trail race. Previously she did a shorter 28K trail race but this will be her first time doing an ultramarathon distance.
Is Molly giving up on road marathoning with the numerous supposed injuries she's had over the past few years? She doesn't seem to have the durability to handle the road.
All power to her if this is the direction she wants to go. What I wish though is that she'd just state what she's doing a little more clearly (I know she doesn't owe anyone anything but we get all these incomplete stories that just give rise to wild speculation).
For instance, she records a podcast with Julia Hanlon (sp?) "The Build" post Orlando trials in which she details the horrific state of her knees leading to the last minute scratch from the race yet here she is running a 50k (albeit on a softer surface). In the summer of '22 she scratched from Worlds at the last minute with some kind of sacral/ hip bone problem that had her out of Boston @ mile 16 and a scratch from Nagoya but then she was running 28k (trails again) as "Molly Shapiro" weeks later. She ran the American record with a 4th place at NYC '21 but we hear later that she had a least one cracked rib (no further explanation)...
it's things like this that keep the whole show interesting I suppose but also I wish she would just tell it to us straight and stop with all the nonsense. On the other hand, she has been very open about her mental health struggles which I think has probably helped many runners, especially young women, so I do appreciate her for that.
She’s the reason why most of my team (myself included) never dated the female runners on it. They’re all head cases
All power to her if this is the direction she wants to go. What I wish though is that she'd just state what she's doing a little more clearly (I know she doesn't owe anyone anything but we get all these incomplete stories that just give rise to wild speculation).
For instance, she records a podcast with Julia Hanlon (sp?) "The Build" post Orlando trials in which she details the horrific state of her knees leading to the last minute scratch from the race yet here she is running a 50k (albeit on a softer surface). In the summer of '22 she scratched from Worlds at the last minute with some kind of sacral/ hip bone problem that had her out of Boston @ mile 16 and a scratch from Nagoya but then she was running 28k (trails again) as "Molly Shapiro" weeks later. She ran the American record with a 4th place at NYC '21 but we hear later that she had a least one cracked rib (no further explanation)...
it's things like this that keep the whole show interesting I suppose but also I wish she would just tell it to us straight and stop with all the nonsense. On the other hand, she has been very open about her mental health struggles which I think has probably helped many runners, especially young women, so I do appreciate her for that.
I have to agree with this. I am a big fan and it all gets very confusing!
She pulled out of the trials with an injury (knee?) but is fine to train for and run a hilly ultra? I do think with Molly some of it is also mental as opposed to just physical. She clearly prefers the trails and going under the radar. And that’s fine. With time pressures off she will most likely thrive.
Molly Seidel will officially become an ultrarunner on April 26, 2024 as she makes her debut ultra race at the Canyons Endurance Run 50K trail race. Previously she did a shorter 28K trail race but this will be her first time doing an ultramarathon distance.
Is Molly giving up on road marathoning with the numerous supposed injuries she's had over the past few years? She doesn't seem to have the durability to handle the road.
On one hand, I hope she's not giving up on road marathoning because of her past success.
On the other, I kind of hope she is, if transitioning to trail ultrarunning will extend her career. She's too talented not to be able to enjoy some longevity from her running career, and maybe this is the way to do it; there are far less talented runners making a living from the ultra scene.
All power to her if this is the direction she wants to go. What I wish though is that she'd just state what she's doing a little more clearly (I know she doesn't owe anyone anything but we get all these incomplete stories that just give rise to wild speculation).
For instance, she records a podcast with Julia Hanlon (sp?) "The Build" post Orlando trials in which she details the horrific state of her knees leading to the last minute scratch from the race yet here she is running a 50k (albeit on a softer surface). In the summer of '22 she scratched from Worlds at the last minute with some kind of sacral/ hip bone problem that had her out of Boston @ mile 16 and a scratch from Nagoya but then she was running 28k (trails again) as "Molly Shapiro" weeks later. She ran the American record with a 4th place at NYC '21 but we hear later that she had a least one cracked rib (no further explanation)...
it's things like this that keep the whole show interesting I suppose but also I wish she would just tell it to us straight and stop with all the nonsense. On the other hand, she has been very open about her mental health struggles which I think has probably helped many runners, especially young women, so I do appreciate her for that.
She’s the reason why most of my team (myself included) never dated the female runners on it. They’re all head cases
how would running farther be better for getting away from injuries?
she has been a decent 10k runner which would be the smarter direction to go if running marathons is beating you up. and i know the usual progression is the other way.
Impact forces are correlated with speed, and she won't be going as fast or on surfaces as hard as asphalt and concrete. I'd be surprised if the time will be a big factor; my recovery from a trail ultra is faster than for a shorter (but still long) training run on asphalt.
how would running farther be better for getting away from injuries?
she has been a decent 10k runner which would be the smarter direction to go if running marathons is beating you up. and i know the usual progression is the other way.
Impact forces are correlated with speed, and she won't be going as fast or on surfaces as hard as asphalt and concrete. I'd be surprised if the time will be a big factor; my recovery from a trail ultra is faster than for a shorter (but still long) training run on asphalt.
look i am pro-surface as the next guy, i get what you're saying, but someone beat to heck such that they can't even do trials probably needs less miles, less recovery, period. i don't buy the solution to "marathon broke my legs" is "let's run further than that but on trails." that and my limited XC experience a track or road may be harsh, but you're not tripping over tree roots, rolling something in a sandy area, ducking a tree limb, handling some dip or hill awkwardly. the surface is better but depending what you do, less predictable.
i get some tendonitis and aches from years of soccer and running. when i run or walk these days it's within limits of distance or time. if i adhere to the limits i rarely get flare ups. if i push my luck i get my reminder.
I think she just needs something to do if she has ADHD. Trail running can be calming because you stay in the moment cause every step is different, cause you're like focusing on a root or the descent or incline so you don't fall. At the same time you're in nature so it's not harrowing.
One 50K race is okay, but don't make it a habit. There is an inverse correlation with ultra-races and f.a.t. sub-60 400m. I don't care if a guy raced 51.xx or 52.xx 400m relay leg in high school. If one makes ultra-races a habit, one will kill the speed which makes one elite.
In the summer of '22 she scratched from Worlds at the last minute with some kind of sacral/ hip bone problem that had her out of Boston @ mile 16 and a scratch from Nagoya but then she was running 28k (trails again) as "Molly Shapiro" weeks later.
Speaking of which, did Molly break up with the Shapiro boyfriend? They don't seem to be talking to or hanging out with each other anymore since November/December last year and are doing separate running activities in places away from each other. The boyfriend is doing a relay running race right now and Molly is nowhere to be found.....
Do you really care? Why would you waste an ounce of energy thinking or posting about who someone is dating? Get on with your own life, that's the secret dude!
Do you really care? Why would you waste an ounce of energy thinking or posting about who someone is dating? Get on with your own life, that's the secret dude!
Why would you waste an ounce of energy thinking or posting a reply to someone on LRC? Get on with your own life, DUDE!
Has there been a bigger fall from relevance than this? America's favorite and Olympic Marathon bronze medalist to running ultras inside of three years. Jeez.
Has there been a bigger fall from relevance than this? America's favorite and Olympic Marathon bronze medalist to running ultras inside of three years. Jeez.
Lol there have been much biggers "falls"
There is a thread about her, which pretty much means she's relevant.