The mud point is valid one...it slowed the pace, made the race more aerobic
The mud point is valid one...it slowed the pace, made the race more aerobic
Even though they were running a slower pace, they were still working just as hard as they would have been if the conditions were perfect. The race was just as 'aerobic' as it would be if it was on the track.
No, it was more aerobic than if it were on the track.
El Hombre wrote:
I think the reason colorado did so well compared to everyone else is that they train at altitude, and thus at a slower pace than everyone else, so when the race went at slower, even though it was because of the mud, their bodies were more used to the pace and reacted better.
I cannot believe the level of stupidity here. They run slower because they are at altitude and this is supposed to be an advantage. The people who trained at sea level were significantly better off. Because they were able to train faster, the slow pace was relatively easier for them than it was for a team from altitude who necessarily trains slower.
No, wasn't joking. I do think the slower pace benefitted them more than others. I know that it's possible the others should've been more comfortable since it was a slower pace, but their bodies still would be reacting differently at that speed than they had been all year at faster paces. Colorado, on the other hand, was able to respond when they needed to and make the big surge because to them it felt like every other race they had been in.
El Hombre wrote:
No, wasn't joking. I do think the slower pace benefitted them more than others. I know that it's possible the others should've been more comfortable since it was a slower pace, but their bodies still would be reacting differently at that speed than they had been all year at faster paces. Colorado, on the other hand, was able to respond when they needed to and make the big surge because to them it felt like every other race they had been in.
Are you drunk or just incredibly ill informed? Your point is so silly that it was barely worth responding to.
he's got a point. the more of a "strength" course it is, the more it benefits colorado. the buffs in general run much better in cross than they do on the track.
He did not say it was more of a strength course. I would agree with this point due to the mud and mild hills. But he said CO ran better because they were forced to train slower. This is the most absurd thing I have ever heard.
Additionally, I think everyone is forgetting that the first kilometer was ridiculously fast in both races, esp the mens. They did well b/c they did not just go out with all the stupid people who died later. The mud was beneficial to CU, because they like adverse conditions...but more importantly because they know how to run smart in those conditions. THey are like the only team with close to even splits...that says something. The top guys ran 2:41 -ish for the first kilometer, while brent and bret ran around 2:49...clearly much smarter..with the rest of the team around 2:53. That's why in the last kilo they were stronger.
Additionally the course was muddy yes, but it was not so terrible. It was not the hardest course I have seen run on by far. But it did need for the athletes to be alittle smarter.
And all that stupid nonsense that they are usted to a slower pace is ridiculous. At altitude you train alittle slower, but when you go down to sea level, you can roll like anyone else. In fact it feels easier to run faster. I don't know what the hell you are thinking...do you think ritz and other high profile athletes that train at altitde are usted to running slower than most. Give me a break.