Bekele request 13:18 first 5,000m pace at Pre 2013

He may have requested it, but I would bet it doesn't happen.

1) This is the Pre Classic in Eugene. They want Farah to win. They are going to give him the best chance to do so. Going out in 13:18 doesn't preclude him from winning, but it doesn't set him up in the best type of race for his skill set.

2) Pacers aren't always the best at hitting their goal time, especially in a 10000m, especially in a 10000m in Eugene.

3) Even if a rabbit goes through in 13:18, people have to run with the rabbit.

I would bet $1000 that no one that is a race participant goes through 5000m in 13:18 or faster at Pre Classic.

asdfasdfa wrote:

As if Farah ever races up front near the lead. In every one of his races he hangs back until the last mile.

Farah's --and Rupp's-- let others do the work trick won't work with an opening 13:18 5k.

Farah can close in 54, if he likes. He'll be so far behind and end so far behind, no one will care he saved it for the end.

Rupp never leads in these types of races. He stalks, and waits, and hopes.

jurinamoi wrote:

Rupp

The Master Troll wrote:

Who's pacing?

The real question is why is someone who didn't medal at last year's olympics requesting a certain pace. The gold & bronze medalists who are also participating in this race should be calling the shots.

someone had to do it wrote:

The real question is why is someone who didn't medal at last year's olympics requesting a certain pace. The gold & bronze medalists who are also participating in this race should be calling the shots.

1) Kenenisa Bekele has every right to call the shots, given his career accomplishments. Plus, everybody knows that when he is in shape there isn't anyone who can beat him.

2) If Farah disagreed with 13:18 and asked for something slower, he would appear weak, scared, unprepared, whatever, so he's obviously not going to do that. Especially when there's a good chance that the pacing won't be that fast anyway.

3) The bronze medalist you referred to is Kenenisa's brother, whose best chance to win would be in a fast race where Farah has less of a kick. Plus there's probably a family-loyalty element playing in there.

Confused Briton wrote:

False.

To all you dumbshts who doubted my post.

1. It is not my job to follow the sport for you and post links every time because you are so freaking lazy you don't know the "usual" easy obvious places to verify info.

2. I've never fcking lied on this board, once, ever. This is proof of it once again.

3. I knew some other smart person would post a link after you asshles posted your sht and lies.

4. Mange, merde, et morte

King is back wrote:

Can't wait to see the King back in action! Requesting a pace like that must make him think he's in sub 26:40 shape at least. This could be a very special race! Will be interested to see how Mo does in this race. He's never laid down any very impressive times always just relying on a slow pace and kick. His two year reign may very well be ending within the week, gonna be exciting to watch!

Yeah, exactly, it is going to be exciting.

Sounds like Bekele is fully healthy again and wants to get a little revenge for his Olympic failure and fall from success.

Makes for great dramatics and competition.

Stick with eharmony wrote:

Nice thread moron

Who's the "moron" now, mf-er?

A Ducker wrote:

Now we see why rupper isn't in this, didn't want to get crushed by the fast pace so per usual he ducks the competition. Good to see Farah is man enough to run it by I foresee the pace being too fast for him as well especially since he's clearly not in top form and hasn't looked good all year. Can't wait to see bekele back in action, I'd love to see him crush the field in 26:30

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Now we know why Salazar coaches 2 athletes to medals, and almost a third and all you do is post anonymous sht on the web.

Der...They have a plan, and Salazar's racing schedules for his guys work out more often than not.

AND THE OBVIOUS ONE, DICKLESS, IS THAT BEKELE AND FARAH DON'T HAVE TO RUN A 10K IN A FEW WEEKS AT USA'S.

But of course you are too stupid to factor that in.

Fo Marah wrote:

Farah is the luckiest Olympic gold medalist ever. If coincidences had not been in his favor, he would have been bronze at best. Old Haile, No Jellien (spelling?), an inexplicable absence of top Kenyan talent, and a beat up Keninesa Bekele = lucky Farah. If Bekele is in any kind of shape, Farah doesn't stand a chance.

You can wish in one hand in sht in the other, rub them together and what do you got?

Billy Mill's was also lucky that Ron Clarke wasn't on fire that day.

Good fortune plays into a lot in an Olympic year.

That's reality. Big woo.

Farah is also lucky Rupp didn't move up quicker and out kick him.

Among the dumbest posts in the history of Letsrun...

Fo Marah wrote:

Farah is the luckiest Olympic gold medalist ever. If coincidences had not been in his favor, he would have been bronze at best.

george oscar bluth wrote:

He may have requested it, but I would bet it doesn't happen.

1) This is the Pre Classic in Eugene. They want Farah to win.

Bekele is a Nike athlete and they have paid him plenty through the years. They are fine with him winning.

The Master Troll wrote:

1) Kenenisa Bekele has every right to call the shots, given his career accomplishments. Plus, everybody knows that when he is in shape there isn't anyone who can beat him.

2) If Farah disagreed with 13:18 and asked for something slower, he would appear weak, scared, unprepared, whatever, so he's obviously not going to do that. Especially when there's a good chance that the pacing won't be that fast anyway.

3) The bronze medalist you referred to is Kenenisa's brother, whose best chance to win would be in a fast race where Farah has less of a kick. Plus there's probably a family-loyalty element playing in there.

1) If Lagat was in the bowerman mile he wouldn't be requesting the pace. Same with Alan Webb.

2 & 3) I never said the pace was too fast or too slow or that either Farah or little bekele (yes I am aware who his brother is) should ask or would ask for a faster or slower pace.

I only thought it was interesting that his requested pace is being used when the reigning double olympic champion and an olympic bronze medalist are also in the race

someone had to do it wrote:

1) If Lagat was in the bowerman mile he wouldn't be requesting the pace. Same with Alan Webb.

2 & 3) I never said the pace was too fast or too slow or that either Farah or little bekele (yes I am aware who his brother is) should ask or would ask for a faster or slower pace.

I only thought it was interesting that his requested pace is being used when the reigning double olympic champion and an olympic bronze medalist are also in the race

1) Lagat and Webb no longer focus on the mile, nor are they relevant to it on the international level. Bekele still is relevant in the 10k, he finished 4th place at London, ran 26:43 2 years ago, 27:02 last year, etc..

2 & 3) good point

if bekele or anyone wants a fast pace and can hang with it

they should get it

and the fans should get it

whether it suits farah or not

I can't wait to see Farah clean up and silence everyone.

If Farah beats a healthy Bekele etc at the WC this year, what will you guys say as far as his luck?

Bekele has a PR thats nearly 30 seconds faster than the next guy, but he hasn't shown he is back to that level. Farah, on the other hand, is on a new level. You don't become a double Olympic Champ because of luck. You become a double Olympic Champ because you're just flat out better than everyone.

Is Ben True racing?

Gob wrote:

I can't wait to see Farah clean up and silence everyone.

If Farah beats a healthy Bekele etc at the WC this year, what will you guys say as far as his luck?

Bekele has a PR thats nearly 30 seconds faster than the next guy, but he hasn't shown he is back to that level. Farah, on the other hand, is on a new level. You don't become a double Olympic Champ because of luck. You become a double Olympic Champ because you're just flat out better than everyone.

That's not true at all. You can certainly become a double Olympic champion because of luck. Everyone that could have easily beaten Farah was injured or out of shape at the Olympics. No way he would have beaten a healthy Bekele, Sihine, Tadesse, etc.

Another good question: Why is Ritz in the 5k instead of this race? He has said this will be his last year where he really focuses on the track and wants to break 27 minutes. Not too many more fast 10ks after this one.