How do we rate this Klecker debut? Not great by any means, but 2:10 in New York is far from terrible and probably an improvement from what he’s done on the roads so far.
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Any word on why Fischer shat the bed? Looks like a money grab trying to race this after WC.
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Djwalk wrote:
Kipchoge 2:14, sad.
He’s like 65 with two Olympic golds. Give him a break.
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jhand366 wrote:
Where did Bekele finish?
Sadly looks like he DNFed, looks like he dropped around mile 17/18 on the live tracking. Him and Kipchoge are still legends no matter what, but it looks like the books may finally be closing on an era
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This may be my Minnesota bias coming out but MDE seems to do a fantastic job of developing marathoners. They certainly don’t get the firepower of some of the other teams around the country but ended up with top American man (Reichow) and second woman (Frisbie), who along with Popehn and others continue to progress and outperform expectations. Fun to see, hats off to Chris Lundstrom.
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Klecker beat Bor and got top 10, not too shabby for a debut.
Everyone seems to put such high expectations on him despite him never showing otherworldly talent beyond grinding out tons of fast miles in training.
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Hicks runs for GB unless he's decided to swap allegiances
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warmupwarrior wrote:
How do we rate this Klecker debut? Not great by any means, but 2:10 in New York is far from terrible and probably an improvement from what he’s done on the roads so far.
It has to be viewed as solid. He did his race plan, be conservative and close well. He probably could of swung for the fences and been closer to Hicks and Joel Reichow, but he also could of blown up like Hillary Bor and others.
He could probably run a 2:08 on a faster course. A good start to his marathon career.
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Fantastic debut by klecker.
The marathon takes years and years to learn well. Hardly no one runs amazing their first try.
His only job now is to stay healthy and continue growing.
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Minnesota Distance Elite FTW !
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Kyburz coming in 5th in his first marathon after ending his international orienteering career just 5 weeks ago during home world cup. Unbelievable!
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Switched allegiance earlier on this year
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Side question...
Did they stop having runners on both the top and bottom of Verrazano bridge? I saw a replay and did not see anyone on the lower part.
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Norsurg wrote:
This may be my Minnesota bias coming out but MDE seems to do a fantastic job of developing marathoners. They certainly don’t get the firepower of some of the other teams around the country but ended up with top American man (Reichow) and second woman (Frisbie), who along with Popehn and others continue to progress and outperform expectations. Fun to see, hats off to Chris Lundstrom.
Lundstrom is highly underrated. Better than any marathon coach in Flag or Boulder or Mammoth.
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How did Molly Do?
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Joey Ramone wrote:
rojo wrote:
Not at NCAAs.
Is there actually a podium at majors? Or we do we just make up that 3rd is way better than 4th?
Thanks for that correction, I forgot that this is the NCAA marathon champs.
According to official sources, top 3 is the podium here.
NCAA is ridiculous with what they refer to as the podium. Just because more than the top 3 get to stand on a box to be recognized after the race doesn't mean they are all "the podium". Every sophisticated event recognizes the podium as equivalent to the standard medals - gold, silver, bronze.
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Gentleman Savage wrote:
Norsurg wrote:
This may be my Minnesota bias coming out but MDE seems to do a fantastic job of developing marathoners. They certainly don’t get the firepower of some of the other teams around the country but ended up with top American man (Reichow) and second woman (Frisbie), who along with Popehn and others continue to progress and outperform expectations. Fun to see, hats off to Chris Lundstrom.
Lundstrom is highly underrated. Better than any marathon coach in Flag or Boulder or Mammoth.
Both runners totally overlooked in the marathon lead up.
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Pasta runner wrote:
KipropsThighs wrote:
Why is Kipchoge wearing that box fit tee
They paid him mega $ to wear it and you should buy it now.
Sure he was paid very well to wear that shirt, as he certainly did not need any sun protection from wearing it for a couple hours in NYC today
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good stuff from charles hicks
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Gentleman Savage wrote:
Norsurg wrote:
This may be my Minnesota bias coming out but MDE seems to do a fantastic job of developing marathoners. They certainly don’t get the firepower of some of the other teams around the country but ended up with top American man (Reichow) and second woman (Frisbie), who along with Popehn and others continue to progress and outperform expectations. Fun to see, hats off to Chris Lundstrom.
Lundstrom is highly underrated. Better than any marathon coach in Flag or Boulder or Mammoth.
I don't know how they do it with brutal winters and no altitude, but thier recent track record speaks for itself. MDE knows how to develop marathoners. If you're an unsponsored post collegiate runner with a dream, maybe think about moving to Minnesota?
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