"I want to discover the limits, my limits. If you believe in something, anything is possible. Breaking a record was something really difficult, but when you know the right way, it’s not difficult anymore. So, the next challenge is to go chase one or two more World Records. I would be the happiest person in the world."
Joshua at the press conference. One or two more world records..is he already thinking to have a crack at the 10,000m too?
I think so. 10K and 5K WR would be good goals for him. Not many athletes can have those goals but he is on the list. I hope he has a great performance tomorrow.
All the best in the WR attempt wrote:
I think so. 10K and 5K WR would be good goals for him. Not many athletes can have those goals but he is on the list. I hope he has a great performance tomorrow.
True, but the golden question is, will he take advantage of his shape and try for the 10,000m WR in a few months, or will he wait for another year? Given how condensed the next few years look like, i would think is the former option.
They just want to wait and see what happens in Monaco before planning for a further attempt or not.
Mzungu in Iten wrote:
All the best in the WR attempt wrote:
I think so. 10K and 5K WR would be good goals for him. Not many athletes can have those goals but he is on the list. I hope he has a great performance tomorrow.
True, but the golden question is, will he take advantage of his shape and try for the 10,000m WR in a few months, or will he wait for another year? Given how condensed the next few years look like, i would think is the former option.
They just want to wait and see what happens in Monaco before planning for a further attempt or not.
Does he get much of a choice? The only other international athletics event I'm aware of that's going ahead this year is the London Marathon. In all likelihood, besides time trials at local tracks, which almost certainly won't be world record attempts, this is likely it for the season.
I do wish this WR attempt was a legitimate race between him and Barega and / or Kejelcha or Ahmed instead of just a glorified time trial. I think it's pretty safe to say no one else in the field is going to be aiming for a 3k split of 7:35.
I think you both have very good points.
I'd like to see a WR attempt at 10K but the competitive opportunities are scarce this season. The timing is working against him. You are right about the pacing. It will tough to see a 3K split in the 7:35 range. It's crazy how fast that is and the 5K WR is incredible.
All the best in the WR attempt wrote:
I think so. 10K and 5K WR would be good goals for him. Not many athletes can have those goals but he is on the list. I hope he has a great performance tomorrow.
I actually think 5000 is a bit of a pipe dream for Joshua. He's not as speed-based as the former WR holders in that event.
I think the track 10,000 would be a challenging, but doable goal for him. HM/Marathon the sky is the limit on his potential.
World record atempt?
Only two boys sub 13 KIMELI Nicholas Kipkorir 12:57.90 and CHEPTEGEI Joshua 12:57.41
its a joke?
Reina de Corazones wrote:
World record atempt?
Only two boys sub 13 KIMELI Nicholas Kipkorir 12:57.90 and CHEPTEGEI Joshua 12:57.41
its a joke?
IIRC, Bekele's 5K PR was 12:50ish in 2003.
I am incredibly excited for this race!!
T-minus 2 days, Joshua is probably my favourite runner, his style of just going for it is great to watch.
I really hope he does it.
The biggest difference maker here is the pacing technology, I believe he can maybe hit 12:40 with it.
Timetocomeback wrote:
I am incredibly excited for this race!!
T-minus 2 days, Joshua is probably my favourite runner, his style of just going for it is great to watch.
I really hope he does it.
The biggest difference maker here is the pacing technology, I believe he can maybe hit 12:40 with it.
Word to the wise, the race starts in less than 23 hours.
12:43.17
John Wesley Harding wrote:
Timetocomeback wrote:
I am incredibly excited for this race!!
T-minus 2 days, Joshua is probably my favourite runner, his style of just going for it is great to watch.
I really hope he does it.
The biggest difference maker here is the pacing technology, I believe he can maybe hit 12:40 with it.
Word to the wise, the race starts in less than 23 hours.
Ha ha, I’ve been sick and bed bound the last week, the days are all blending into one.
Thanks for the heads up!
Timetocomeback wrote:
I am incredibly excited for this race!!
T-minus 2 days, Joshua is probably my favourite runner, his style of just going for it is great to watch.
I really hope he does it.
The biggest difference maker here is the pacing technology, I believe he can maybe hit 12:40 with it.
Women are more chance for a WR
12:41:05
Mzungu in Iten wrote:
"I want to discover the limits, my limits. If you believe in something, anything is possible. Breaking a record was something really difficult, but when you know the right way, it’s not difficult anymore. So, the next challenge is to go chase one or two more World Records. I would be the happiest person in the world."
Joshua at the press conference. One or two more world records..is he already thinking to have a crack at the 10,000m too?
I don't think he is talking about this year but in his career.
He should be able to get the 10k road and HM WR that are softer than 5000 and 10000.
He might have a chance for the 10000 in perfect conditions. At least better chance than in the 5k.
I guess we won`t see a new record this day at Monaco. Too warm and high humidity, 28 + C / 82 F and 72 % humidity. If Joshua beats the record with this weather it will be just incredible!
Hoppel was really impressing at DL 800!!! If you ask me if I had to choose betwwen Brazier or Hoppel to coach my choice had been ......Hoppel!!
Jacob runs a new European record at 1500 3:28.6 !! But he lacks sprint finish !!!! His father Gjert doesn`t know how to fix this.....Gjert , contact me and I will improve his sprint speed!!!
Bump!
Key advantages:
~ Nike ZoomX spikes with the responsive foam
~ Pacing lights (should be illegal IMO)