high school xc coach wrote:
just watched the 3000 and 1500.
grand slam needs to stop disrespecting time and splits. I can get past the finishing times being garbage, but I want to know splits to be able to put into context how the race might finish out, and to see what these guys are capable in certain kinds of races.
They're taking the clock off the screen at important times. They don't show a camera angle that even lets you catch your own split from watching the screen. And as far as I can tell, splits are nowhere to be found online.
Track people are numbers people. we can adjust to the idea of slow, but the numbers are still important for purposes of comparing and contrasting.
I get that michael johnson doesn't understand distance running, but what the hell are you doing Kyle Merber?
I agree, but I always have my own watch going during track events from 800 on up, even during road races/marathons....