Hoka Carbon X project 100k WR Attempt Official Thread (Sponsored by HOKA ONE ONE)

Ultramarkus wrote:

Patrick Reagan 6:33:50 new personal best!

Impressed by his effort, it like to know his splits because he looked pretty much the

same at the start and finish.

Actually there are countries with highly competitive races. It's just not the US.

Just have a look here for the 2018 results

http://statistik.d-u-v.org/getintbestlist.php?dist=100km&year=2018&gender=M

yeh he did actually mention concern over desi shoe..he mentioned it specifically in podcast.

IMH a ruling is needed regards being on sale for 6 months etc prior to use in open races. I actually have no issue with prototype shoes being used in single brand events such as this and breaking 2 and the results even being record eligible as long as all other factors are legit such as course profile and pacemaking situation. It'd be kinda cool to have an in race WR and an overall WR which each shoe company could shoot for on a new release. Would be a massive sales hype if they get it-adios definitely thrived from haile and puma back in the 90s and great to watch

Jim Walmsley with a 10-minute PR! 6:54!

shohohe wrote:

Jim Walmsley with a 10-minute PR! 6:54!

Oh, too early. Thought he was done already. 6:55.

Isn’t Western States further than 50 miles? I heard he won and set a course record there.

I'm glad there are fans of these guys and these distances here but there a many detractors who seem to think that 50m and 100km are both nonsensical made-up non-events designed to avoid competition at 'real' events at which they'd be completely embarrassed.

Yet, there are threads started daily about training for, competing in, and setting PRs in:

1600 and 3200m.

The hypocrisy is appalling?!

I Am Sam wrote:

Ultramarkus wrote:

Just keep in mind that South Africa is far away from any other country with races. That might be the main reason why you don't see many South Africans running 100k's.

You don't seem to know much about the running setup in SA....the smorgasbord of races week in and week out is the envy of runners all over the world...they do not 'have' to go elsewhere, it is already all there for them.

Comrades will always be the #1 goal for any ultra runner over there.

You make as if countries around the world have competitive 100km races...even this one would not have happenned unless contrived for a commercial goal

You are right about a smorgasbord of races every weekend, but there are very few if any 100k's amongst them.

Jim Walmsley has no respect for the sport. He didn't run to the finish line. He had to high five everybody before he finished. Unbelievable!

Mileage Math wrote:

Isn’t Western States further than 50 miles? I heard he won and set a course record there.

He is a fantastic runner and his WS record is impressive!

Again, would love to see what he can do on a 100 km. He obviously can run much faster than the 6:55 he did today. But can he beat Pat Reagan? Probably. Can he beat Yamauchi (2-time world champ, winner today)? Very probably not. Jim, come to 100 km Worlds and show us! Please!

I know I said I want to see Jim race the 100 km, but I see his point right now "There is not so many 50 mile opportunities, so I had to take it today."

Of course, it also validates that the WR is not really contested much.

shohohe wrote:

Again, would love to see what he can do on a 100 km. He obviously can run much faster than the 6:55 he did today. But can he beat Pat Reagan? Probably. Can he beat Yamauchi (2-time world champ, winner today)? Very probably not. Jim, come to 100 km Worlds and show us! Please!

As Jim just mentions in his pre race interview right now, going for 2 records at the same time is not a good idea.

He probably could run sub 6:30 but again you have to do it first.

1. Hideaki Yamauchi 6:19:54

2. Patrick Reagan 6:33:50

3. Yoshiki Takada 6:52:03

4. Jim Walmsley 6:55

Coming up

Mike Wardian 2 miles to go

Sabrina Little on the last lap

South Africa ?? proves the point about specificity best of all. Since Comrades is more prestigious than marathons, the fastest South African marathoners sometimes move up, but still don’t dominate. It’s still mostly second-rank marathoners cool-wired enough to handle the longer distance.

big boss clown wrote:

catered towards a select group of rich white weirdos.

I am not white, I have very little money and I run ultras. And I am not the only one.

You really are a clown. :)

1. Hideaki Yamauchi 6:19:54

2. Patrick Reagan 6:33:50

3. Yoshiki Takada 6:52:03

4. Jim Walmsley 6:55:25

5. Mike Wardian 7:29:10

Sabrina Little 2.4 miles to go

nashkato wrote:

Sort of - Mike Wardian is a vegetarian. And all around 45-year-old bad ass.

Have to point out that Wardian missed all of his goals today (50 mi and 100K age group American records, and even the minimum 7:20 eligibility standard for the 100K national team). Perhaps some meat would be advised.

I agree man. Very impressive Jim! For the haters here...suck it.

UltraDude wrote:

nashkato wrote:

Sort of - Mike Wardian is a vegetarian. And all around 45-year-old bad ass.

Have to point out that Wardian missed all of his goals today (50 mi and 100K age group American records, and even the minimum 7:20 eligibility standard for the 100K national team). Perhaps some meat would be advised.

Sage is going write a huge reply to this when he see it, watch out!

UltraDude wrote:

nashkato wrote:

Sort of - Mike Wardian is a vegetarian. And all around 45-year-old bad ass.

Have to point out that Wardian missed all of his goals today (50 mi and 100K age group American records, and even the minimum 7:20 eligibility standard for the 100K national team). Perhaps some meat would be advised.

What is Walmsley eating?

1. He missed the Sub 6 hour goal

2. He finished 4th overall.