Bob Kennedy is back! Throws Down 7:21 Final Mile to Outkick Caroline Wozniacki

Bunch of losers who never did what Kennedy did, talking trash on him.

Seriously, you guys will get it when you get older. Talent may not go away, but fitness defitely does. I'm about to turn 43. My fastest days are far behind me; however, I am still quick enough to dominate my age group in most races in a major city. Not a big deal, I know, but at my age I have to work hard just for that and I'm happy to have it.

All of this reminds me of a conversation I had with my nephew, who at the time was running XC on a very good high school team. I told him I had been doing 400s, and he asked what I was running them in, so I told him. He laughed, then said he was sorry, but that just sounded so slow. I told him, "Just wait." Well, he chose not to run in college. He has since gained 20+ pounds and recently started running after a few years off. I asked him what pace he was running most of his runs at, and he sheepishly said, "9 minute pace." I didn't even have to tell him, "I told you so." His expression said it all.

Losers? Those who came in ahead of Kennedy beat him, fair and square. You really do not think there is a double standard here? Runner XYZ runs 3:26, but he is nothing but a hobby jogger, slow as frozen molasses, and deserving of no credit. Elite makes a comeback, and we protect him at all costs. Any analysis or commentary is "trash talking."

outsiderunner wrote:

Losers? Those who came in ahead of Kennedy beat him, fair and square. You really do not think there is a double standard here? Runner XYZ runs 3:26, but he is nothing but a hobby jogger, slow as frozen molasses, and deserving of no credit. Elite makes a comeback, and we protect him at all costs. Any analysis or commentary is "trash talking."

This is the problem exactly. Why are we trashing runners of any variety? How does it affect us if someone wants to run a 5 hour marathon or a 40 minute 5k?

I agree with you--we should encourage each other. However, the double standard here at LR (and elsewhere) could not be more obvious.

outsiderunner wrote:

2:55 is pretty fast to me. For an Olympian with a PR of 2:13, it is not surprising to see him run at 2:55 at age 48. Still, 2:55 is a solid performance, and it is good he is still running. I wonder where this Olympian placed in his age category?

He was 24th in his age group. And here are the top three in his age group.

Men's Age Group: 45-49

1 Richard Skilling (48), GBR 2:41:26

2 Alfredo Norvello (47), ITA 2:43:43

3 Erik Bergersen (45), NOR 2:46:54

Norvello ran 2:16 in 1997. I don't know the other two runners' lifetime best.

I appreciate the information. It is interesting.

You obviously don't know anything about tennis.

Isn't that a picture of Kim Clisters (spelling)?

wow

He didn't run at ALL for ten years? That sounds wrong.

Here is some information. He did train, and his long run was a fair distance longer than Caroline's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/29/sports/new-york-marathon-2014-ex-distance-star-is-taking-it-slower.html?_r=0

jjjjjjjjj wrote:

If that 3:26 is right, quite a fine performance for Wozniacki, probably among the best famous female non-runners at the marathon.

"Non-runner"? What are you, stupid or something?

hypo wrote:

"Non-runner"? What are you, stupid or something?

While tennis involves running it is much different than running for 26.2 miles. 3:26 is quite impressive for someone who hasn't done any long runs over 13 miles and is genetically not predisposed to be a great long distance runner.