No question the conditions were fast at Unioto. The course was hard and smooth, rolled with the grass cut to (what looked like) less than 2"... with the last 600M on the track. Lots of long straights, only a couple momentum-buster-type turns. Temp was near perfect and there was little or no wind. Our guys generally ran up to ~10sec faster than previous bests at either Centerville or Lancaster. Overall, my calcs say the course ran at about -2.8% to "normal"... about the same as Berlin.
Two top seven guys had obvious breakthroughs, but their workout progression suggests they were due and there are still faster races to come.
The Midwest region is strong and deep this year. There could possibly be 2 at-large berths this year. Mason could get one if they keep getting better and closing that gap
Lancaster too. They went 15:33-15:36-15:38-15:46-16:09 at Unioto.
These guys could give Mason a scare at Obetz.
Simmer down there sparky. You have to do more than beat Coffman by 8 points at your home meet before you start talking about NXN.
Lancaster's team average at Unioto was 19 seconds faster than at Centerville. Unioto's team average at Unioto was 17 seconds faster than at Centerville. And Centerville is already one of the faster meets in the state.
They very well might have ran better at Unioto than at Centerville, but those time improvements had a lot more to do with the course.
They're good, but with Davidson and Coffman running well last week, I'm not even sure Lancaster is the best team in Columbus.
Lancaster too. They went 15:33-15:36-15:38-15:46-16:09 at Unioto.
These guys could give Mason a scare at Obetz.
Simmer down there sparky. You have to do more than beat Coffman by 8 points at your home meet before you start talking about NXN. >>>> Agree
Lancaster's team average at Unioto was 19 seconds faster than at Centerville. >>>> 8.5sec, 6.3, 11.3,11.7 and then there was the "breakthrough" 40.4sec. Expected improvement was ~12sec compared to Centerville. Unioto's team average at Unioto was 17 seconds faster than at Centerville. And Centerville is already one of the faster meets in the state. >>>> -1.6% given the breeze, the crowded course and our falls
They very well might have ran better at Unioto than at Centerville, but those time improvements had a lot more to do with the course. >>>> for some...
They're good, but with Davidson and Coffman running well last week, I'm not even sure Lancaster is the best team in Columbus. >>>> Coffman, Davidson are really good... others are right there, within striking distance. Keep an eye on Pick North.
Lancaster too. They went 15:33-15:36-15:38-15:46-16:09 at Unioto.
These guys could give Mason a scare at Obetz.
Simmer down there sparky. You have to do more than beat Coffman by 8 points at your home meet before you start talking about NXN.
Lancaster's team average at Unioto was 19 seconds faster than at Centerville. Unioto's team average at Unioto was 17 seconds faster than at Centerville. And Centerville is already one of the faster meets in the state.
They very well might have ran better at Unioto than at Centerville, but those time improvements had a lot more to do with the course.
They're good, but with Davidson and Coffman running well last week, I'm not even sure Lancaster is the best team in Columbus.
I think he was saying Lancaster could scare Mason at Obetz, not qualify for NXN. Though yes, that was the focus of the post he quoted. Unioto does look like it was a quick course.
That region meet @ Pick N is going to be stacked, both team-wise and individual. HD, Coffman, and Lancaster seems like locks. After that? Toss up between Orange, DeSales, Kilbourne, Gahanna, & Pick North - in any order.
Individuals after Ackley, the clear favorite... Shaughnessy, McGraw, Smith, Miller, Gabelman, Ricchuitti, Boyd, Slates, Day. Also in any order, except maybe Richuitti who seems to be the solid #2 at this point. It's by far the deepest region, as far as individuals go.
I did see than Ryan Smith dropped out of Eisenhart mid race when he was is second, and he seemed to grab his hamstring when he dropped out. Hopefully it was a one time thing and he doesn’t get injured right before post-season.
I did see than Ryan Smith dropped out of Eisenhart mid race when he was is second, and he seemed to grab his hamstring when he dropped out. Hopefully it was a one time thing and he doesn’t get injured right before post-season.
It wasn't physical from what I could tell. He stopped a couple times, throwing his hands up (?), and ultimately dropped out with about 3/4 to go, in 4th place at the time. Not sure what was going on, but I did see him running a cool down later. Hope he's okay. He's been right with Ricchuitti all fall.
Simmer down there sparky. You have to do more than beat Coffman by 8 points at your home meet before you start talking about NXN.
Lancaster's team average at Unioto was 19 seconds faster than at Centerville. Unioto's team average at Unioto was 17 seconds faster than at Centerville. And Centerville is already one of the faster meets in the state.
They very well might have ran better at Unioto than at Centerville, but those time improvements had a lot more to do with the course.
They're good, but with Davidson and Coffman running well last week, I'm not even sure Lancaster is the best team in Columbus.
I think he was saying Lancaster could scare Mason at Obetz, not qualify for NXN. Though yes, that was the focus of the post he quoted. Unioto does look like it was a quick course.
That region meet @ Pick N is going to be stacked, both team-wise and individual. HD, Coffman, and Lancaster seems like locks. After that? Toss up between Orange, DeSales, Kilbourne, Gahanna, & Pick North - in any order.
Individuals after Ackley, the clear favorite... Shaughnessy, McGraw, Smith, Miller, Gabelman, Ricchuitti, Boyd, Slates, Day. Also in any order, except maybe Richuitti who seems to be the solid #2 at this point. It's by far the deepest region, as far as individuals go.
Well if he ran the cooldown that is good. I just knew that right before the 2 mile he walked for around 20 seconds before continuing for a bit longer. Hopefully he is ok.
NorthEast Ohio Postseason Battles (LCCC DIstrict and then Boardman Regionals)
Girls: Medina, Westlake, Avon, Strongsville, Rocky River (7th at State last year) starting at Districts, then regionals: Mentor and Shaker Heights join in
Boys: Medina, Highland, Rocky River, Revere starting at Districts, with Massillon Jackson, Glenoak, Chardon, Green, and Solon joining at Regionals
Not saying these are the best teams but that it will be fun to watch and see how it plays out. 8 girls team go to State, 7 Boys teams go to State from Boardman
NorthEast Ohio Postseason Battles (LCCC DIstrict and then Boardman Regionals)
Girls: Medina, Westlake, Avon, Strongsville, Rocky River (7th at State last year) starting at Districts, then regionals: Mentor and Shaker Heights join in
Boys: Medina, Highland, Rocky River, Revere starting at Districts, with Massillon Jackson, Glenoak, Chardon, Green, and Solon joining at Regionals
Not saying these are the best teams but that it will be fun to watch and see how it plays out. 8 girls team go to State, 7 Boys teams go to State from Boardman
Girls: Westlake, Shaker, Avon, Medina, Mentor, Revere, Rocky River, and then either strongsville or hudson for that 8th and final spot., However that top 3 I Feel can go either way, with obviously Westlake being best chance to win.