Not interested in getting in a debate with another Letsrun anon poster. It's pretty widely recognized that speed goes before endurance does though. You can continue to succeed at longer distances even when you lose the ability to run a world-class 1500m for example. I do not think Klecker is "done" at 10k as a *27-year old*.
Joe is a great runner. To say his ceiling is low 27 you would think I said he was a bank robber. It is a very impressive ceiling.
I’m at the point where I don’t care what time anyone runs. What can you do in championship races? Klecker is pretty clearly top 3 in the US in the 5K/10K and likely in the top 15 in the world. Unfortunately, I think he has zero shot at top 3 in the world. Still really good though!
A few too many bourbons tonight, but you’re either in it to win, or it’s just a side show. Yes, Klecker is a super solid US distance runner, but that’s the curse, then it’s all about the next level. What’s the goal? In your minds eye you can see Fisher medaling. Joe? No chance. Of course he’s amazing, but do we spend lots of time discussing guys who are the 10th player on an NBA roster?
You’re in it to make teams and win US titles too. Joe is dreaming of medals at the World level, but I suspect that’s more in the 5K than 10K at this time. It’s perfectly OK for him to contest the 10K even if he’s not a realistic guy to medal in it right now.
Let’s be perfectly honest - you are talking about beating Kiplimo who ran 26:30 with a large neg split and is the best HM guy ever. You have to be special to do that (annd outfox him tactically) and Joe is dang good but that feels like an unfair fight in his second best event.
A few too many bourbons tonight, but your either in it to win, or it’s just a side show. Yes, Klecker is a super solid US distance runner, but that’s the curse, then it’s all about the next level. What’s the goal? In your minds eye you can see Fisher medaling. Joe? No chance. Of course he’s amazing, but do we spend lots of time discussing guys who are the 10th player on an NBA roster?
10th player on an NBA roster? Try 8th in the world for his event. 10k USA national champion. 3rd fastest American all time, 11th to break 13 indoors or out, and you compare him to the 10th player on a roster? Please put some respect on Joe Klecker's name
The Olympic standard of 27:00. That's what most coaches were saying they were focusing on by skipping USAs and World Cross. Apologies for not being specific.