Comment from Smith on German's performance:
Smith said he was especially proud of Fernandez for performing at a high level in two races on the day after battling through injuries the past two seasons.
“German Fernandez is coming back and I’m just so happy for him,” Smith said. “He’s such a good kid, he works so hard and it’s been hard on him to struggle the last two years. He’s finding his rhythm again and he’s going to get better.”
MS3 Runner wrote:
A 54s last 400m to win a 3:39.00 national title wire-to-wire as a freshman demonstrates a lack of speed?
Master of Reality wrote:No, he never had a great kick. Decent at best.
He simply doesn't have the leg speed velocity to succeed at a high level in the 1500. This is true even if he does manage to stay healthy for a good stretch. If he is ever to make some noise in the professional ranks it will be in the 5000 or 10000. And that is 100% dependent on long term, healthy training.
3:39.0 - 2:43.5 = 55.5 seconds.
55.5 sec =/= 54 sec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2tDb6n5-ekOh, and in case you were wondering, 55.5 seconds is 'nice' for a collegiate athlete, but no it does not indicate the necessary leg speed velocity to ever make any noise in the professional ranks at the 1500.
The Master of Reality strikes again.
trun25 wrote:
He use to have a great kick. Maybe he no longer has the desire to really push himself at the end. He hasn't hit an Olympic qualifying time yet.
He actually doesn't have much speed for a 1500/5k kid. He wins races by pressing the pace usually and drawing the kick out. See his 1500 ncaa championship and any of his fast miles and 5ks/xc. The only reason he looks fast in xc is because he only has to outkick Colby.
He doesn't have the leg speed velocity to go to the bathromm properly, hence the depends
Transfers don't count wrote:
So, really, Oklahoma State went 1-2-3 at the Big XII 1500.
Actually, I believe Oklahoma went 1-2-3.
OSU = academic fail wrote:
Transfers don't count wrote:So, really, Oklahoma State went 1-2-3 at the Big XII 1500.
Actually, I believe Oklahoma went 1-2-3.
Did you read his username? I'm guessing you have a hard time putting two and two together.
He outkicked the field in the last hundred yards of the 2009 NCAA Championship. Sure a "great kick" is relative. His may not be world class, but in 2009 it was better than any U.S. collegian 1500 runner. Right now it is not at that level.
Jungle Master wrote:
He actually doesn't have much speed for a 1500/5k kid. He wins races by pressing the pace usually and drawing the kick out. See his 1500 ncaa championship and any of his fast miles and 5ks/xc. The only reason he looks fast in xc is because he only has to outkick Colby.
trun25 wrote:
He outkicked the field in the last hundred yards of the 2009 NCAA Championship.
He outran them, not outkicked them.
He pulled away from them all.
outran wrote:
trun25 wrote:He outkicked the field in the last hundred yards of the 2009 NCAA Championship.
He outran them, not outkicked them.
Coach sucked. wrote:
OSU = academic fail wrote:Actually, I believe Oklahoma went 1-2-3.
Did you read his username? I'm guessing you have a hard time putting two and two together.
Yes, I did read his username. He was implying that Masters and Casey shouldn't "count" because they transferred to OU. How about you re-read my post, and my username, and try again.
Oh, and in case you were wondering, 55.5 seconds is 'nice' for a collegiate athlete, but no it does not indicate the necessary leg speed velocity to ever make any noise in the professional ranks at the 1500.
The Master of Reality strikes again.
'leg speed velocity' is not a thing. You don't pseudo-redundantly combine a scalar and a vector, then attach them to just a synecdoche of his physical ability, in order to say he can run fast. It is both hyperbolic and nonsensical. The mixed metaphor regarding sonic competition is also a fail. And to so banally split your infinitive makes you look like a fool. Next time, just say 'he doesn't have the speed to kick with professionals.'
The Master of Not Writing Like a High School Sophomore strikes again.
Ah, but what about his foot speed velocity?
Rene the Cart wrote:
Oh, and in case you were wondering, 55.5 seconds is 'nice' for a collegiate athlete, but no it does not indicate the necessary leg speed velocity to ever make any noise in the professional ranks at the 1500.The Master of Reality strikes again.
'leg speed velocity' is not a thing. You don't pseudo-redundantly combine a scalar and a vector, then attach them to just a synecdoche of his physical ability, in order to say he can run fast. It is both hyperbolic and nonsensical. The mixed metaphor regarding sonic competition is also a fail. And to so banally split your infinitive makes you look like a fool. Next time, just say 'he doesn't have the speed to kick with professionals.'
The Master of Not Writing Like a High School Sophomore strikes again.
Sigh...Another day, another newbie.
Azaleas wrote:
Ah, but what about his foot speed velocity?
Now THIS is an interesting question.
Actually, rene the cart isn't a new guy. Maybe he's been out of the loop for a bit considering 'leg speed velocity' is a current sarcastic term the LRC community has been using to make fun of those who use the terms foot speed and leg speed as legitimate terms.
Rene the Cart wrote:
And to so banally split your infinitive makes you look like a fool. . . .
The Master of Not Writing Like a High School Sophomore strikes again.
Well played, sir. Quality work here.
Rene the Cart wrote:
The Master of Not Writing Like a High School Sophomore strikes again.
we ARe Writing with So Many caps.
ghostofbek wrote:
He and Webb seem to be on parallel paths.
Are you saying that German is about to break the American record in an event and be #1 in the world (by time) in that event?
the rocket. wrote:
ghostofbek wrote:He and Webb seem to be on parallel paths.
Are you saying that German is about to break the American record in an event and be #1 in the world (by time) in that event?
Haha. Webb will make an Olympic final and actually run a smart race there (maybe not necessarily medal, but not make an ass out of himself) before Fernandez runs the Olympic A standard in the 1500. So...
This Rats don't understand running!! German is not a kicker you idiots!! he runs away from kickers these type of runners are not very common! If you think German doesn't have speed how the f**** did he run 3:55! he is more like El Guerrouj type of runner when he is in shape the guy is a stud!!