You just lost all credibility, none of the women Athing best were top 20 in the world maybe not even too 30. You MUST not follow track and field, whoa not a clue.
So if Athing decides to run the 1500m in at least 1 GP meet and the World's, I wouldn't be shocked to see her run around 3:58 this year, heck she might shock even me and run faster than sub 3:58.
You just lost all credibility, none of the women Athing best were top 20 in the world maybe not even too 30. You MUST not follow track and field, whoa not a clue.
So if Athing decides to run the 1500m in at least 1 GP meet and the World's, I wouldn't be shocked to see her run around 3:58 this year, heck she might shock even me and run faster than sub 3:58.
It’s really all about the 800. If the ultimate goal is to break 1:55 or run faster, then it may be better for Mu to train in a manner that allows her to run 3:58 in the 1500 rather than train to run 49 or faster in the 400. If that’s really what’s going on, more power to her. As a stand alone result, 3:58 and $2 will get you a cup of coffee in Paris, while sub 49 is likely to get you a medal.
PERFECTLY stated facts but the haters going to hate and trolls gonna be trolls...But at least some posters appreciate and engage in decent dialogue about my posts and that's enough for me. I won't stop
I just remember reading something about the AAU meet several years ago when Mu won all those different events, and watched some of the races on Milesplit. Then the 600 record indoors. There was just something special about her that makes you say “she’s the one”.
When has Athing run sub 49 in the open 400? Stop basing her 1500m off one Championship race in which she clearly stated she trains at a much faster pace. And she HAS NO DOUBT she can run sub 4 minutes right now.
Stop limiting her as I am pretty sure she can run 3:58 right now off the LIMITED 1500m training, but what if I'm off and she actually rips a sub 3:55 this year?
NOTE Athing Mu clearly stated with more specific 1500m training and fast races she could eventually do something "GREAT" in the 1509m.
When has Athing run sub 49 in the open 400? Stop basing her 1500m off one Championship race in which she clearly stated she trains at a much faster pace. And she HAS NO DOUBT she can run sub 4 minutes right now.
Stop limiting her as I am pretty sure she can run 3:58 right now off the LIMITED 1500m training, but what if I'm off and she actually rips a sub 3:55 this year?
NOTE Athing Mu clearly stated with more specific 1500m training and fast races she could eventually do something "GREAT" in the 1509m.
Do you think she’s more likely to run under 3:55 than under 49? Don’t be ridiculous. She’s run 49.5 and 4:03. You think she’s got more upside in the 1500? No, that defies logic.
Yes Sir I do think she has A LOT more upside in the 1500m than she does in the 400m. It is just my opinion but I think she would max out at 48.8-49.1 if she was to focus on the 400m for years; whereas, I could see her running AT LEAST or slightly faster 3:53 if she focused mainly on the 1500m for years.
Athing Mu IS DEFINITELY A 800m/1500m runner who just happened to be world class at 400m. She has much more potential at 1500m than she does in the 400m (which says a lot since she is world class at 400m,).
Yes Sir I do think she has A LOT more upside in the 1500m than she does in the 400m. It is just my opinion but I think she would max out at 48.8-49.1 if she was to focus on the 400m for years; whereas, I could see her running AT LEAST or slightly faster 3:53 if she focused mainly on the 1500m for years.
Athing Mu IS DEFINITELY A 800m/1500m runner who just happened to be world class at 400m. She has much more potential at 1500m than she does in the 400m (which says a lot since she is world class at 400m,).
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Stop fighting the idea and you will no longer be shocked, it is inevitable... SERIOUSLY. She may or may not ever win a World or Olympic 1500m but she will medal at 1500m in her career!
Yes Sir I do think she has A LOT more upside in the 1500m than she does in the 400m. It is just my opinion but I think she would max out at 48.8-49.1 if she was to focus on the 400m for years; whereas, I could see her running AT LEAST or slightly faster 3:53 if she focused mainly on the 1500m for years.
Athing Mu IS DEFINITELY A 800m/1500m runner who just happened to be world class at 400m. She has much more potential at 1500m than she does in the 400m (which says a lot since she is world class at 400m,).
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Stop fighting the idea and you will no longer be shocked, it is inevitable... SERIOUSLY. She may or may not ever win a World or Olympic 1500m but she will medal at 1500m in her career!
Athing Mu has about as good a chance of medaling at 1500m as David Rudisha did. Not saying it was impossible for Rudisha but very unlikely for either. Rudisha probably could have run 3:36 or so. This is unlikely to get one a medal. Athing Mu is similar. She will unlikely ever run faster than 3:59. So she would be a long shot to medal.
Stop fighting the idea and you will no longer be shocked, it is inevitable... SERIOUSLY. She may or may not ever win a World or Olympic 1500m but she will medal at 1500m in her career!
Athing Mu has about as good a chance of medaling at 1500m as David Rudisha did. Not saying it was impossible for Rudisha but very unlikely for either. Rudisha probably could have run 3:36 or so. This is unlikely to get one a medal. Athing Mu is similar. She will unlikely ever run faster than 3:59. So she would be a long shot to medal.
I doubt she ever wins more than 1 more gold medal, And maybe not even that, and I doubt she ever medals at any other distance than the 800
Both of you will be proven wrong. What many of you fail to accept is despite Athing great 400m speed she still has a great capacity for aerobic endurance. It's not something I think it's been proven in her youth. It has been proven numerous times ie
1. Her 200, 400, 800, and 1500 quadruple at AAU at age 14 (losing only the 200m)
2. Running one 1600m indoors her Junior year and running sub 5 minutes
3. Age 16 defeating Raveyb Rogers by running the 2nd fastest 600m ever
Athing did have good speed back then but she did all those of her endurance. THAT IS WHY she decided to focus on her speed her freshman year in college to accent her ALREADY natural endurance potential
Now Bobby Kersee realized the same thing I been PREACHING to Letsrun us that Athing has more potential at 1500m than her her world class 400m. The only thing is it may take her focusing on the 800/1500 for at least 2 years before she pops a sub 3:54 or FASTER. .
Both of you will be proven wrong. What many of you fail to accept is despite Athing great 400m speed she still has a great capacity for aerobic endurance. It's not something I think it's been proven in her youth. It has been proven numerous times ie
1. Her 200, 400, 800, and 1500 quadruple at AAU at age 14 (losing only the 200m)
2. Running one 1600m indoors her Junior year and running sub 5 minutes
3. Age 16 defeating Raveyb Rogers by running the 2nd fastest 600m ever
Athing did have good speed back then but she did all those of her endurance. THAT IS WHY she decided to focus on her speed her freshman year in college to accent her ALREADY natural endurance potential
Now Bobby Kersee realized the same thing I been PREACHING to Letsrun us that Athing has more potential at 1500m than her her world class 400m. The only thing is it may take her focusing on the 800/1500 for at least 2 years before she pops a sub 3:54 or FASTER. .
People keep bashing Kersee but I think he’s doing a great job with Mu both with the training aspect and her mentality. She seems very fired up to compete now and I love it. I hope she brings home a gold in the 800 from WC (sad the relay is too close to the 800 for her to do that as well).
I’ll dance in the street when she takes down the tainted WR in the 800 and/or the burrito fueled AR in the 1500.
Both of you will be proven wrong. What many of you fail to accept is despite Athing great 400m speed she still has a great capacity for aerobic endurance. It's not something I think it's been proven in her youth. It has been proven numerous times ie
1. Her 200, 400, 800, and 1500 quadruple at AAU at age 14 (losing only the 200m)
2. Running one 1600m indoors her Junior year and running sub 5 minutes
3. Age 16 defeating Raveyb Rogers by running the 2nd fastest 600m ever
Athing did have good speed back then but she did all those of her endurance. THAT IS WHY she decided to focus on her speed her freshman year in college to accent her ALREADY natural endurance potential
Now Bobby Kersee realized the same thing I been PREACHING to Letsrun us that Athing has more potential at 1500m than her her world class 400m. The only thing is it may take her focusing on the 800/1500 for at least 2 years before she pops a sub 3:54 or FASTER. .
Well, one thing is clear from her interview, she’s certainly enjoying her time with Bobby and trusts him. For her the 1500 right now is an enjoyable no pressure stress free event, and she’s happy to do it. This will likely change if she progresses that way you suggest. It’s one thing to surprise everybody with a 4:03 and run 2nd at USAs, it’s a whole different ballgame if she’s expected to run sub 3:55 and to truly compete with Kipyegon, Tsegay, Welteji. Ok, let’s see how it goes. I’m a Mu fan and would welcome it if she can achieve the times you suggest. She is amazing, but I remain skeptical she will ever put a scare in Kipyegon. In fact, I think it’s more likely Kipyegon would beat her at 800 than she beat Faith at 1500. I think she would already be pushing Syd, Paulino in the 400.
For her the 1500 right now is an enjoyable no pressure stress free event, and she’s happy to do it.
This is what people are missing, including Coach Kersee and Athing Mu. It's one thing to run a time well within her wheelhouse off of a smattering of pace work. All while claiming, "Look at me. Yeah, I just kinda did this on a lark .."
Get back to me after she puts in the grind of a committed 1500m runner. Get back to me after she wrecks her body with the long runs, mileage and workouts needed to be a top tier 1500m contender. Get back to me after she navigates motivation and injury prevention/management issues of an actual year -round 1500m runner.
I wish her all successes. I just don't know how realistic her and her team are being.
Seriously your not making much sense. If Athing can make a USA team of the first year of limited 1500m training then she can surely excel with more specific 1500m training especially after 1-2 years of such training.
Seriously you’re not making much sense. If Athing can make a USA team of the first year of limited 1500m training then she can surely excel with more specific 1500m training especially after 1-2 years of such training.
VIPAM would you agree the US women at 1500m are currently rather weak with no medal threats? Mu is not on the team at 1500m.
BEFORE Bobby Kersee even announced Athing would try the 1500m I said she could run sub 4:05 this year.
Now I have been posting over 15 years and this is the first in your face I TOLD you so post from me. Over the years I have been called MANY things because of my love for the sport and my strong conviction of certain athletes ability with my predictions. BESIDES Kenenisa Bekele I have never felt more strongly of an athletes ability like Athing Mu. Faith Kipyegon is also high on my list as she will soon run sub 14 minute 5000m. But back to Athing Mu.
In her range 400m to 1500m Athing Mu hasn't reached her limit and we can expect more NOTABLE personal best across those distances.
And because you are a narcists nationalist, the only thing that count for you is Athing.
I will tell you a bad news: in the current time there is at least 50 potential copies (and better) of Athing roaming somewhere in Africa.
BEFORE Bobby Kersee even announced Athing would try the 1500m I said she could run sub 4:05 this year.
Now I have been posting over 15 years and this is the first in your face I TOLD you so post from me. Over the years I have been called MANY things because of my love for the sport and my strong conviction of certain athletes ability with my predictions. BESIDES Kenenisa Bekele I have never felt more strongly of an athletes ability like Athing Mu. Faith Kipyegon is also high on my list as she will soon run sub 14 minute 5000m. But back to Athing Mu.
In her range 400m to 1500m Athing Mu hasn't reached her limit and we can expect more NOTABLE personal best across those distances.
And because you are a narcists nationalist, the only thing that count for you is Athing.
I will tell you a bad news: in the current time there is at least 50 potential copies (and better) of Athing roaming somewhere in Africa.
Mary Mora will put an end to your dreams.
But are these roaming copies going to train for the 800m?