Best Thread: I know that the thread I'm voting for is quite a bit behind in the voting, but it is perhaps only fitting that if this were a race you might say that my thread of the year has not only fallen behind, but was in fact lapped. I am hopeful that my vote for thread of the year will in fact, come from behind and end up the winner.
My vote for thread of the year: "Has anyone ever been lapped in a race and come back to win?" aka Marathon on a Track Thread
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Sartor Resartus wrote:
I can't speak for others, but I'm an old miler.
I suppose a world record is a better performance, but I took the question to mean something along the lines of which race was the most exciting/notable/etc., and I'd say there were several exciting aspects of the race for me:
1) The fastest 1500 in a long time - reminiscent of the days of Hicham El Guerrouj
2) Everyone said, "Holy cow, Asbell Kiprop might break the world record next year."
3) A 10000 world champion goes 3:28.
The only one of those statements that isn't bettered by the marathon performances this year is number 3. That's 2 vs 1. So I still don't understand why that race was better to you.
Consider that the marathon is one of the least exciting events in sport. I rank the Kiprop-Farah duel, all of the US middle distance medals, the HS dream mile, several Cain races, and Foot Locker boys ahead of it.
art vandelay wrote:
Race of the year is between the Monaco 1500, Kipsang's world record, or the duel in Chicago.
meanwhile elsewhere wrote:
You didn't like Geb vs Bekele vs Farah?
Great race, but not one of those guys is even close to contending for best in the world at that distance.
A reasonable part of the "Race of the Year" title is that it has to involve the best in the event.
There were no doubt some great tactical duels in your local Turkey Trot.
DADDY CAN STILL KICK - Lagat OBLITERATES Rupp
My favorite race was the WC W 1500 - so many story lines, and two of my favorite runners - Jenny Simpson and Mary Cain.
JBS had been running strongly all year, but aregawi was the undisputed favorite. Could Cain medal? She had kicked down world class fields and had not found a limit yet...many felt that if she were within reach with 300 to go she had a shot at a medal.
So the gun goes off nd JBS goes to the front. She leads though 1100, when the favorite got past her. JBS held strong...then a Kenyan tried to get past...JBS accelerated and kept her back. the kenyan tried again with 180 to go and JBS accelerated again...
aregawi got an unsurpassable lead, tho JBS looked great in the last 60 and was catching up.
watch it again - it is a slow race but the shifting made it fun to watch.
jjjjjjjj wrote:
why? what did he post of interest?
monaco 1500m, plus for american interest the m/w 800/1500 at wc.
precious roy is the poster of the year because he knows a lot and writes it up, rare qualities on the boards these days.
agip posts on lots of different topics, he writes well and is clear and thoughtful in his responses without being rude or sophomoric. In 2013 he was also prolific which is why he wins for 2013. That's why.
Flagpole wrote:
Poster of the Year wrote:Poster of the Year has to go to agip.
Agreed. 2013 is his. Next.
100% correct
thanks for the votes amici - the Italian in me wants to buy you all a grappa.
agip wrote:
thanks for the votes amici - the Italian in me wants to buy you all a grappa.
And this reply by you is indicative of why you win this year.
Some great races have already been listed, but doesn't a new marathon world record have to at least make Honorable Mention?
[quote]EOY LR.COM AWARDS wrote:
Best Thread: Amanda the moon walking triathlete gets whacked from behind. "Ohhh!"
Best Poster: The Anonymous Troll (i.e., those who change their names constantly to suit the occassion).
Athlete of the Year: Mary Cain (USA); Wilson Kipsang (world)
Race of the Year: NXN Girls race
New Poster: Who here is even new?
Poster of the year: Dennis Reynolds
any race that nick symmonds was in
Just woke up from a quick nap between workouts, but I wanted to get my votes in before the year ended.
Best Thread: Either 1)Regina vs. Suzy: Who you Got?
or 2) Does anyone else think Marion might be on something?
Best Poster: Mr. Chest or Portland Runner
Athlete of the Year: Gabe Jennings with his win at the Trials and his 3:35.90 1500 speed, he is clearly the man to beat for decades to come.
Race of the Year: Boston Marathon with Elijah Lagat and Gezahenge Abera running identical times of 2:09:47 with Lagat getting the W for Kenya.
New Poster: Flagpole Willy
Best race: Monaco 1500
Best thread: You can run but you can't hide Malmo
R. Van Winkel wrote:
Athlete of the Year: Gabe Jennings with his win at the Trials and his 3:35.90 1500 speed, he is clearly the man to beat for decades to come.
I disagree, that high schooler from Virginia is going to be a stud.
Flagpole is the poster of the year. He has a lock on it as long as he posts here.
My favorite thread was "Epidemic of attractive 30-somethings getting cheated on by their husbands" http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=5154273