On the broadcast of the Women's 5000m it was mentioned that a large number of the runners in the race trained and lived at altitude
On the broadcast of the Women's 5000m it was mentioned that a large number of the runners in the race trained and lived at altitude
why then do they hold it at....??? wrote:
When they hold the outdoor meet in Austin, Texas at it is 115 degree's on the track at 3:30pm in the afternoon and they are running a distance race is that fair? Some places are good for some events, and some places are good for other events. Don't rag on altitude unless you are going to b*%ch about high heat and humidity.
Both high altitude and hot weather are great for sprinters and jumpers.'
We just saw new CR in 60, 60H, 200, 400, 4x4 and TJ. That put the sport in the news.
Distance runners tend to run "tactical" races at championships. So their times are usually slow anyway. If they go for CRs at championship races, NCAA might reconsider their priorities.