Copenhagen Half - 57:00 pace requested for Aregawi(2'42"/km). Ingebrigtsen 100% in it

wonderful to see you posting, to view expert opinion.

im seeing jacob at 4 min mile at 5 k. his 3k record was a bit windy, so i have him at 715 for 3k. which contributes to my math.

i see the 10k going sub 26, as bekele could have done.

that would be with focus on the event.

i see 58 flat as a jacob result.

that said, traditional calculations dont apply to goats with new aids and hacks.

that said i more or less agree with you.

i spent many evenings chatting with arch jelley on this type of thing.

he was very forward thinking, and saw dixon and walker as 8 min mile men, from training. running repeat miles at the auckland domain solo in 357 358.

thought youd enjoy that.

I' m a Jakob fan but I think he's too big-framed for half marathons and marathons.

Sub 60 would be great, sub 59 is highly unlikely in my opinion.

i see 58 flat for jacob in the HM ..

2nd

see i mess up.

dixon and walker 8 min 2 mile men

see i mess up.

dixon and walker 8 min 2 mile men

I've some inside info Jakob is going to send it hard. He's feeling great

auckland domain track was grass

so his races are speed work?

this is great news.

we shall see.

Supposedly, his brother Filip is joining as a rabbit for him. This suggests Jakob is not running with the lead pack from the start, as Filip is not in that kind of shape.

This Canova guy seems to know a thing or two about running, maybe he can become a great coach some day.

I mean no WR tomorrow, because Kiplimo too doesn't seems in his best shape, and frankly if Aregawi really wants to run at the pace of 57', after 15 km we can see only "dead men running". Different if the pace is for 57'30", this can be possible (also if I don't think this occasion is the best option, maybe Valencia that is a little bito faster).

About Jakob, can be possible for him to run in the same period the WR of HM and 3'26", but only when he decides to prepare HM. With this type of training, continuing to improve his specific endurance at 2'40" pace doesn't affect his specific speed for 1500m, but this is not possible at the moment, because still didn't do in training the work for EXTENDING his specific HM speed endurance.

Officially announced on Instagram.

If Jakob takes down the Half Marathon WR or even wins after competing in middle distance all season it will be the ultimate flex.

I’m just sitting back enjoying the fact that this guy is willing to do this (go up and down in distance and not be afraid).

We are living in the good old days…

can’t wait for cross-country season.

Ingebrigtsen is has a great anaerobic capability- talent. At the age of 14, he ran 1:53 in the 800m.

Jakob with this choice shows his main mental talent. He wants always to win, but doesn't fear to lose, and likes to explore new situations, with the final goal to become the best everywhere. He has an unbelievable self-confidence, due to the continuity in his training, and the total commitment with athletics, that is for him passion, pride and profession at the same time. He has the same mentality of Eddie Merckx and Pogachar in cycling, or of Simon Biles in gymnastic. These athletes are phenomen as person before for their physical talent.

Add Mondo to that crew.