I talked to Kev a few days ago when in Florida and he said he was "waiting for the guys to come down that night" so I assumed all the guys. I should have known though, that wouldn't leave many to work the stores.
I seen the picture this morning and laughed my ass off. I called grandpa and told him to check it out.
I was impressed. Just looking at the names I noticed that it doesn't include a bunch of names of guys that ran decent marathons recently.
Briney 2:12
Cordes 2:17
Rosario 2:18
Humphrey 2:18
Rosendahl 2:19
Rundell 2:19
Counting the 5 that ran today. I count at least 11 guys that are 1:05 or better for a half thon. That is becoming a damn good marathon training group. Keep it up fellas.
[quote]Nice Job Hansons wrote:
The Hansons-Brooks group was well represented this morning at the half marathon. I stood at the finish line and I apologize if I don't know names.
Men
1. Sell Hansons 62:58
2. Japanese guy 64:12
3. African 64:21
4. Hanson 64:55
5. Verran Hanson 64:55
6. Hanson 64:59
7. Hanson 65:15
/quote]
Gotta love letsrun posters. Yeah, 2nd was a Japanese, or Chinese or Korean.... Yeah, I know that all asians look alike to you, but this is ignorant.
Way to go GQ! BALLA
Kevin Hanson, I didn't know that Jacob Frey was a member of the Hanson's project! Is this the same Jacob Frey who won the Virginia AAA state champs in outdoor track high school 3200m in 1999? I know him a little bit, didn't know he was racing, cool stuff!
Brian Sell 1:02:59.0 4:48/M
Jae Yung Hyung 1:04:11.0 4:54/M
David Galvan 1:04:13.0 4:54/M
Clint Verran 1:04:56.0 4:57/M
James Lander 1:04:56.0 4:57/M
Kyle O'Brien 1:05:01.0 4:58/M
MacIek Miereczko1:05:10.0 4:58/M
Jacob Frey 1:05:15.0 4:59/M
Jacob Rotich 1:06:16.0 5:04/M
Chokri Dhaouadi 1:06:27.0 5:04/M
Juan Martinez 1:06:52.0 5:06/M
you couldn't buy better weather than there was yesterday- 40's with light mist and a slight tailwind.
haven't been paying much attention to the news lately, so had no idea that hansons were in town. sell had well over a minute on the pack by 8. there wasn't much of a crowd (relatively- probably because of the weather)- and i think those hanson guys were surprised that some dipshit standing on the side of the road knew their names.
oh yeah- congrats to JEH, who took 1st overall among the "open" field.
JEH is Brian Sell?
no, they separated the elites out of the overall results.
JEH is not sell.
whats the overall net drop at that race? just curious
Post at the top of this page tells all: about 4 meters per kilometer drop.
After climbing about 100ft in elevation in the first 1-2 miles, the drop to the finish from the high point is about 350 ft, for an overall net drop of about 250ft.
However, it is not a constant, gradual downhill. It is actually uphill on a few sections, one in particular is a fairly tough long uphill near 10 miles.
A lot of posters suggest the course is "easy", or not worthy of consideration for a PR, etc. They clearly have not run the course in the last two years, probably never. The course was changed to accommodate construction areas for last year's races. Runners who have run both versions explain that the previous course was faster, how much is individual.
Can this course offer a PR, of course. Based on additional factors besides just the overall net drop of 250 ft. This year there was favorable weather, the only drawback the slick pavement due to the drizzle. Thus, the fear of slipping in certain areas, especially turns, caused the fast runner to slow down at times.
It is my belief that most of the runners who explain this is a very fast course is based on a few factors:
1) Most central Texas runners are very well prepared for this race.
2) It is at the end of the buildup to the Freescale Marathon, many runners are have started a taper and feel quite fresh for the half. (Many at a detriment to their readiness for the marathon).
3) Texas runners never have run a "fast" half marathon course, they compare it hilly courses they have previously run.
4) Elites often run the half as preparation for the full at this time of year, but coming to 3M and being a part of such a competitive field ... well they feed off it and run fast!
5) It is extremely well-run, there is no confusion over the course direction at turns, etc. The course designer has attempted to incorporate sharp uphills and long downhills.
At the end of the day, it comes down to preparation. When asked, Sell explained it was the fastest 1/2M course he had ever run on. You would have to ask him, but I assume he can really only compare it to the Philly course. At the Philly race, Sell and Verran ran as preparation for the Chicago Marathon, as did other Hansons' runners. Apparently, he was able to go for it in Austin yesterday. Verran helped the others as preparation for Freescale and ran slower than in Philly. Maybe the effort was less, but it is hard to know exactly.
Maybe ask Joe Beisner about the course. He ran 1:07:17 at the Houston Half two weeks ago and 1:07:15 in Austin. So is 3M two seconds faster in general!
Ask David Galvan or the young South Korean if the course was fast yesterday. Both have run 1:03 previously and of course Galvan has run 27:37 (ran 10k in Athens). He is preparing for the Mexican Marathon Championships in March, but I am sure this was important preparation for him.
It is a fast course, I agree. Among many reasons, this is why I ran it yesterday. Austin is also an awesome place to come home to. It was so great to have the support we did at the base of the long hill around 10 miles. I helped me as I frustratingly tried to chase Peter Fleming. When I learned that the guy I was chasing the whole race but never could close the gap was in his forties, I was amazed. When I learned of who he was, I felt much better. Amazing that he wasn't even the first Master's runner, who was Juan Martinez with a 1:06 finish. No big deal for him though, he has run 1:01 previously!
So enough of the know-it-alls who have never come to Austin to run the course and test their fitness. What a great frigin' race. Sell is amazing, a great picture of the champions in the Statesman this morning. He seemed genuinely excited about his prospects. I think the whole Hansons' team was impressive (girls included), and must of felt the trip was worthwhile.
yeah Jacob ran at William and Mary and now he runs for the Hanson's. He's a good guy. He should get some props for setting a PR at the 3M.
jacob the jew
nice
My mistake, I was told the South Korean was a young up-and-coming runner.
Jae Young Hyung (I believe this is actually correct, if he trained in Albuquerque last year) has previously won the Seoul Marathon in 2:11. He seems to be one of Korea's best long distance runners.
pvail wrote:
After climbing about 100ft in elevation in the first 1-2 miles, the drop to the finish from the high point is about 350 ft, for an overall net drop of about 250ft.
However, it is not a constant, gradual downhill. It is actually uphill on a few sections, one in particular is a fairly tough long uphill near 10 miles.
Wrong. Look at the map.
Obviously, some people don't run super-fast PRs on this course, despite almost 300 feet net drop, tailwinds, and cool weather. That doesn't legitimize half-marathon "PRs" that people claim on this course.
People who run this race (and its downhill marathon counterpart in Austin) always seek to justify their "PR" claims afterwards, asserting some reason or another that conditions were less than ideal.
Here's a thought. Try running the course in the other direction. Feel free to claim a half-marathon PR for that performance.
It sounds as if someone is jealous of others success. Here is the reason that it is a legitimate PR. THE RACE WAS OPEN TO EVERYONE. It is funny as hell to watch people sit back and put down the folks that were there. If you think the course is esay.....THEN RUN IT. I am sure that you probably would have broke an hour on that course but...............