Results: 2016 London Marathon Results
April 24, 2016
different perspective wrote:
I think we can probably all agree, a healthy Bekele with a full marathon build-up vs a healthy Kipchoge could be the most hyped Olympic marathon matchup any of us have seen in decades. I know I'm rooting to see that!
I'm looking forward to seeing how Rupp will do against them.
... is covered in zits.
Renato Canova wrote:
Now that the race is over, I can write the truth about the preparation of Kenenisa.
I can't decide if this means that I should trust nothing that follows based on this admission of prior obfuscation/deceit, or if I should trust everything that follows based on the above sentence probably being as fallacious as anything else from Renato.
Renato Canova wrote:
Now that the race is over, I can write the truth about the preparation of Kenenisa.
After his injury in Dubai last year, HE DIDN'T RUN FOR 11 MONTHS, till the beginning of 2016, and was in treatment with an equipe of doctors and physios from England. His problem in the left Achilles tendon was almost solved, but he started to have a similar problem in his right tendon.
However, he started jogging at the beginning of January : one session per day, not longer than 1 hour till half of February, when started to increase the volume.
His REAL training started 7 weeks ago (so are practically 6 weeks of preparation).
Two days ago, Kenenisa asked me about the pace in London. When I told him the tartget was 61'45" at half, he told me "it's a little too fast for me, since I'm prepared at 50% only". So, I told him "there is also a second group with target 63' at half", and hi replied "my mind is not ready for running with weak athletes".
This is Kenenisa, and without this type of mentality, NEVER could be Kenenisa in the past.
The guy is really a "monster" under mental and organical point of view, and, if his tendons are ok, can open in the best way the second part of his unbelievable career.
Thank you, its wonderful to have you post.
a dose of reality wrote:
larkimm wrote:HOWEVER, if he did wake up today fit and now has 17 weeks to Rio you'd expect someone with this ability to respond to training to demolish the opposition on his way to Olympic gold.
There's no way he can recover from London and improve 4 minutes to beat Kipchoge in 17 weeks.
He's only got to run about 2% faster. It can be done if he wasn't fully fit.
However, as others have said, the conditions in Rio might turn it into a last man standing marathon. Who can survive the heat? Maybe a 2.08 runner who can run close to his PR in those conditions will win it.
whatever dude, this is real wrote:
Rupp will [...] grow a huge Pre mustache, and become a successful girls high school coach in northern Finland and write best-seller erotic novels
LOL
Karma Police wrote:
a dose of reality wrote:There's no way he can recover from London and improve 4 minutes to beat Kipchoge in 17 weeks.
He's only got to run about 2% faster. It can be done if he wasn't fully fit.
However, as others have said, the conditions in Rio might turn it into a last man standing marathon. Who can survive the heat? Maybe a 2.08 runner who can run close to his PR in those conditions will win it.
Exactly, just like Beijing.
Anyone particular in mind? Someone who would've shown surprising capability to handle heat in their debut marathon? Preferably with sub-26:50 credentials?
Random Curley wrote:
Random Shmo wrote:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_memoryMuscle memory, LOL. What is muscle memory??
Yep. It describes the ability to perform a motor task without concious effort. You can walk without having to think "ok, lift right foot, put right foot down, lift left foot, put left foot down." Same with running. But this is something that EVERY healthy person has. It by no means describes the ability to run a sub 30min 10k.
Random Shmo wrote:
Random Curley wrote:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muscle_memoryYep. It describes the ability to perform a motor task without concious effort. You can walk without having to think "ok, lift right foot, put right foot down, lift left foot, put left foot down." Same with running. But this is something that EVERY healthy person has. It by no means describes the ability to run a sub 30min 10k.
You asked a question. I provided an answer. A simple 'thank you' would suffice.
Random Curley wrote:
Random Shmo wrote:Yep. It describes the ability to perform a motor task without concious effort. You can walk without having to think "ok, lift right foot, put right foot down, lift left foot, put left foot down." Same with running. But this is something that EVERY healthy person has. It by no means describes the ability to run a sub 30min 10k.
You asked a question. I provided an answer. A simple 'thank you' would suffice.
I asked a question because what you said didn't make sense. But i agree, my question wasn't specific enough. What the heck does muscle memory have to do with your point? Thanks for the answer- Nothing. LOL
Random Shmo wrote:
Random Curley wrote:You asked a question. I provided an answer. A simple 'thank you' would suffice.
I asked a question because what you said didn't make sense. But i agree, my question wasn't specific enough. What the heck does muscle memory have to do with your point? Thanks for the answer- Nothing. LOL
OK, you asked another question: "What the heck does muscle memory have to do with your point?"
Answer: You should really learn how to read. Or at least learn to differentiate between VERY unlike things:
"Thedirty" v "Random Curley" - - Not at all alike.
Now you should thank me twice. And yes, you're welcome.
Random Curley wrote:
Random Shmo wrote:I asked a question because what you said didn't make sense. But i agree, my question wasn't specific enough. What the heck does muscle memory have to do with your point? Thanks for the answer- Nothing. LOL
OK, you asked another question: "What the heck does muscle memory have to do with your point?"
Answer: You should really learn how to read. Or at least learn to differentiate between VERY unlike things:
"Thedirty" v "Random Curley" - - Not at all alike.
Now you should thank me twice. And yes, you're welcome.
Touché, Random Curley, touché. Tennnnk you tennnk you!! :)