Looking at times, Tuohy has some significant separation on her competition in the mile and the 3k. Not as much at 5k, altitude becomes a bigger factor the longer the race and her biggest competition will be the Alabama runners (from Kenya). That may be what they are trying to decide. As for the considering DMR, would have to have Chapman 100% healthy and maybe see in a time trial what Hartman could do in a 1200.
Yeah, I caught that a few minute later. Shouldn't make a difference, though, since Dule is ranked #1 in the 4x400. Unless there is a DQ or someone drops a baton, I think Duke still gets the team title.
Realistically I think the same separation exists. It is just that the BU event was too close in time to cross-country nationals and she was understandably physically and mentally worn down. Plus Valby is not running the 5000m because she has no qualifying time. The altitude is the unknown factor, but at sea level she would be the overwhelming favorite. (Side note: why are they having the championships at altitude again?).
The only thing running in the DMR will accomplish is maybe an AA and costing her a shot at the Bowerman.
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Notice the Touhy splits 3:03, 3:03, 2:45 the wind up/Monson close they have been working on. A nice way to eliminate Markezich' closing 100 speed.
Tuohy needs 100m closing speed for pro races, especially the 1500m. I hope she either has it and we just haven't seen it yet or develops it. 30 second final 200m should be doable for her, right?
Ethan Strand outkicking Wolfe in the 3k for 7:46! I raced against (behind) him in HS, good to see him finally coming into his own. He ran ~4:10 as a sophomore before Covid started and then had some injury issues, but he may be the most talented guy to ever come from Alabama.
Looking at times, Tuohy has some significant separation on her competition in the mile and the 3k. Not as much at 5k, altitude becomes a bigger factor the longer the race and her biggest competition will be the Alabama runners (from Kenya). That may be what they are trying to decide. As for the considering DMR, would have to have Chapman 100% healthy and maybe see in a time trial what Hartman could do in a 1200.
This is a great post, by going mile/3000 a fluky reaction to altitude is removed from the table. Not only Kenyans, but Venters, Mazza-Downie an Stearns are all altitude based.
kt 5k - although the qt does not show it, one would think she is due for a ridiculous 5k. The recent 4:27/16:00 at jdl, and the acc 4:23/3:03 3:03 2:45 3k show she just has 'terminator level' fitness and confidence right now!
Notice the Touhy splits 3:03, 3:03, 2:45 the wind up/Monson close they have been working on. A nice way to eliminate Markezich' closing 100 speed.
Tuohy needs 100m closing speed for pro races, especially the 1500m. I hope she either has it and we just haven't seen it yet or develops it. 30 second final 200m should be doable for her, right?
Despite being athletic and dare I say muscular, Touhy has never had sprint speed. Personally, I've been surprised that she has run some 31/32 200s recently and am curious what her 400/800 speed is these days.
On the lighter side we now know the workout group of Touhy, Bush, Chapman and Lewis can work on those 58s 400s together.
Looking at times, Tuohy has some significant separation on her competition in the mile and the 3k. Not as much at 5k, altitude becomes a bigger factor the longer the race and her biggest competition will be the Alabama runners (from Kenya). That may be what they are trying to decide. As for the considering DMR, would have to have Chapman 100% healthy and maybe see in a time trial what Hartman could do in a 1200.
This is a great post, by going mile/3000 a fluky reaction to altitude is removed from the table. Not only Kenyans, but Venters, Mazza-Downie an Stearns are all altitude based.
kt 5k - although the qt does not show it, one would think she is due for a ridiculous 5k. The recent 4:27/16:00 at jdl, and the acc 4:23/3:03 3:03 2:45 3k show she just has 'terminator level' fitness and confidence right now!
If altitude is such a big consideration, I’m sure Ellie Henes would be happy to host her friend Katelyn in Flagstaff.
I still think redemption from last year’s loss plays a factor. A 15:10 should be within her reach and possibly a sub 15…
Looking at times, Tuohy has some significant separation on her competition in the mile and the 3k. Not as much at 5k, altitude becomes a bigger factor the longer the race and her biggest competition will be the Alabama runners (from Kenya). That may be what they are trying to decide. As for the considering DMR, would have to have Chapman 100% healthy and maybe see in a time trial what Hartman could do in a 1200.
This is a great post, by going mile/3000 a fluky reaction to altitude is removed from the table. Not only Kenyans, but Venters, Mazza-Downie an Stearns are all altitude based.
kt 5k - although the qt does not show it, one would think she is due for a ridiculous 5k. The recent 4:27/16:00 at jdl, and the acc 4:23/3:03 3:03 2:45 3k show she just has 'terminator level' fitness and confidence right now!
Thanks and I agree that all hell will break loose outdoors for KT in the 5k this spring. Probably a good shot at the CR. But not indoors at almost 5000 feet altitude. If she runs it I would think it would be tactical with the long drive for home strategy.
I may have spoken too soon. I did not realize that the shot put is still going on. Right now VT has 3rd and 5th and Duke nothing after three rounds. If this holds up, they will be tied at 91 points going into the 4x400. Duke, however, has the #1 ranked 4x400 team in the ACC.
Maatoug removing her sweats and heading toward the shot put circle...
CLASSIC! That literally made me laugh out loud! Awesome!
If altitude is such a big consideration, I’m sure Ellie Henes would be happy to host her friend Katelyn in Flagstaff.
I still think redemption from last year’s loss plays a factor. A 15:10 should be within her reach and possibly a sub 15…
I don't disagree and the 14:59 at altitude would be more of the 'circus' for the legend. It's nice to have options and her base level fitness is just really amazing.
I've always laughed at the 'redemption' idea (I know kt put it out there herself). From where she was coming last indoor, ie. 15th at xc and no previous NCAA ind finals, the 2 2nds were great performances. In the preview our friends at LRC said, oh by the way former HS star kt will also be running, but probably will not be a factor. What a difference only a year can make.
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