Sagarin wrote:
Ritz needs another sub-13:00 for his confidence as per his blog, but I doubt he'll go much faster, if that fast, as he probably isn't doing a full taper just yet.
What exactly is a 'full taper'? Is that something like a 'full mile'? How is that different from a 'half taper'? Sort of like a 'half mary'? Is it like a 'thon' or 'half thon'?
I just love all of this cool track lingo.
Mastering the obvious but much lower mileage and more rest as opposed to slightly lower mileage and backing off only a bit from workouts.
Yep, the new track lingo is probably awkward for the old-timers.
You can thank Peter Coe and some exercise physiologists for mesocycling, etc.
Shouldn't the subject read:
Ritz in London 5K - American AR in jeopardy?
Universal Sports website 12:30 PM Central time.
* wrote:
Shouldn't the subject read:
Ritz in London 5K - American AR in jeopardy?
While we're at it, I'm amazed that nobody has pointed out the redundancy of "American AR".
Cam Levins is done
WAIT - Craig Mottram? Really? Wow, where has he been? Anyone?
Açaí wrote:
* wrote:Shouldn't the subject read:
Ritz in London 5K - American AR in jeopardy?
While we're at it, I'm amazed that nobody has pointed out the redundancy of "American AR".
I caught it on my first glance, didn't think it was worth mentioning. Thanks for mentioning it.
* wrote:
Shouldn't the subject read:
Ritz in London 5K - American AR in jeopardy?
Is Farah not racing now? :)
Açaí wrote:
* wrote:Shouldn't the subject read:
Ritz in London 5K - American AR in jeopardy?
While we're at it, I'm amazed that nobody has pointed out the redundancy of "American AR".
I think he's probably referring to the native-born American record. However, it is not possible, even if such a thing existed.
Açaí wrote:
People saying Ritz will break the AR are ridiculous. At the trials he ran 27:36, 11 seconds behind Rupp (who was clearly cruising) and being passed by Teg in the final laps (who ran 13:24 at Pre, though obviously not the best race for him).
Oh yea? It's a good thing not one person said he will break the AR then.....people making things up are ridiculous.
Açaí wrote:
People saying Ritz will break the AR are ridiculous. At the trials he ran 27:36, 11 seconds behind Rupp (who was clearly cruising) and being passed by Teg in the final laps (who ran 13:24 at Pre, though obviously not the best race for him).
Considering Ritz has been doing marathon training for the past 5 years, I would say his 10,000 would be significantly better than his 5,000. I'm not saying 27:36 is his optimal time (he could probably get down to low 27s in Brussels if he runs it) but 13:05-10 would honestly be terrific for him at this point.
Exactly.
The Marathoner, that barely gets the 10k Olympic Standard is going to run faster than Bernard Lagat ever has? You people are crazy.
Anything is possible from our American runners in this pharmacological era.
Is' not redundant. AR stands for Area Record. There is a European AR, an African AR, an American AR, etc.
TrackCoach wrote:
[quote]ronaldino wrote:
That list was probably put together a couple of weeks ago, a couple of those guys will not make it to the starting line. Also, several of those guys are probably more interested in testing their finishing speed right now than running a fast time, but a few of those guys have nothing to lose so you never know.
Either way, I would be surprised if Ritz's main foucs would setting the AR in 5k so close to the Olympics.
Are you joking with me? Testing their finishing speed? If they run a 3.10-15 race their finishing speed in that race means nothing compared to their finishing speed in a sub 13 race. That is two completely different situations.
ehqhregwt wrote:
Is' not redundant. AR stands for Area Record. There is a European AR, an African AR, an American AR, etc.
This, although I think the IAAF keeps a separate "North American" and "South American" AR.
Your belief's are wrong. Ritz will go faster than 12:56.
The marathon is a strange event. Things don't always go right.
90lb VS. 180lb wrote:
Açaí wrote:People saying Ritz will break the AR are ridiculous. At the trials he ran 27:36, 11 seconds behind Rupp (who was clearly cruising) and being passed by Teg in the final laps (who ran 13:24 at Pre, though obviously not the best race for him).
Considering Ritz has been doing marathon training for the past 5 years, I would say his 10,000 would be significantly better than his 5,000. I'm not saying 27:36 is his optimal time (he could probably get down to low 27s in Brussels if he runs it) but 13:05-10 would honestly be terrific for him at this point.
Exactly.
The Marathoner, that barely gets the 10k Olympic Standard is going to run faster than Bernard Lagat ever has? You people are crazy.
That's about what I was thinking; you can also add an athlete who could not hold onto a 2:09 marathon pace on a flat course a couple of months ago. Perhaps Ritz will be where he needs to be in a couple of weeks, but right now he is no where near AR or even sub-13 shape looking back at how he ran just 3 weeks ago. Keep in mind that Ritz has only had 2 outstanding track races in his entire career and that would be his 5k and a 2-mile from a couple of years ago. Ritz will perhaps run another sub-13 at some point, but the most likely a sub this year will be in the 10K. Btw, if the Olympic 10K pace is honest I think Ritz will do well, but ultimately Ritz's sweet spot will be the half marathon.
I think he could do sub 13 and maybe, maybe sub 27 this year if he doesn't sacrifice his speed to start training for the damn marathon. I know the payday is huge but the fan in me wants to see him on the track and healthy. His best event is the 2 mile and 5000 believe it or not. I am not sure he even believes that. I'd liek to see him break 4 too before Olympics.