Official 2018 Chicago Marathon Discussion Thread

I haven't noticed any cross training in Gwen's videos. She seems to struggle with 100 mile weeks. I wonder if she will get back on the bike/pool and reduce her running miles.

fraud detector wrote:

rare wrote:

Honestly shocked she’s even on track to break 3:30

Good thing she was announced with the elites and got to show off her Olympic tattoo. Good stuff for her instagram feed

So Alexi wins against the haterbois!

SO BRAVEY

well I was looking at the race results and besides those who were in the lead pack the whole time, many of the Kenyans had poor late splits.

Downward Spiral wrote:

I haven't noticed any cross training in Gwen's videos. She seems to struggle with 100 mile weeks. I wonder if she will get back on the bike/pool and reduce her running miles.

I'm wondering the same thing.

It may benefit her with her background to cut out doubles and do one run in the morning and then 60-120 minutes biking in the afternoon instead of a 4-6 mile easy run.

Secret program wrote:

Clerk wrote:

Pappas 2:43:38

She didn't share details of her training, because it would be too difficult for other women to attempt.

NOT enough long runs for Alexi...wait for it. Not enough prep races to see where she was at. Had a surprise half way and there's no where to go from there.

fixed box wrote:

She finished one second in front of her. Congrats Sara, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING anyone, it's finishing in front of them...by 1 second over a 52 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

Actually, that does mean that she beat her.

fixed box wrote:

Hardloper wrote:

Impressive

She finished one second in front of her. Congrats Sara, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING anyone, it's finishing in front of them...by 1 second over a 52 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

Killer analysis dood

Hardloper wrote:

fixed box wrote:

She finished one second in front of her. Congrats Sara, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING anyone, it's finishing in front of them...by 1 second over a 52 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

Killer analysis dood

Is there a video of this race?

So when are the BTC women going to start to turn on her? You can act like a prima donna when you are on the top but not when you are running slower than a lot of women who work full-time. It has to been very annoying to have Pat riding his bike next to you when you are running on the roads and Pat/Stanley yukking it up at the track every day while you are trying to focus on your workout.

Can’t find Galens post race interview. What did he say?

Sdfsdfsdfsdfsdfsdf wrote:

ladd wrote:

theres a difference between a Pro and a Olympic champion you fucking moron

And according to you, 13 minutes behind the world record is a legitimate pro time? Because that is about 12%.

Here are other events, 12% off of the world record:

100m: 10.72

200m: 21.50

Mile: 4:09.8

5000m: 14:08

Do you consider those to be professional times? If so then you can call Stinson a legitimate professional runner. If not, you cant.

I'd like to see him succeed. He is an underdog and seems to have a real desire for success and is willing to make himself hurt. But until he runs an elite time, he is just another sub elite guy trying to reach the next level.

if people are paid to run those times then yes

as you arnt paying him its not youre problem

fixed box wrote:

Hardloper wrote:

Impressive

She finished one second in front of her. Congrats Sara, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING anyone, it's finishing in front of them...by 1 second over a 52 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

She out-kicked her = she beat her

It's no more complex or nuanced than that. Especially coming against Huddle.

fixed box wrote:

Hardloper wrote:

Impressive

She finished one second in front of her. Congrats Sara, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING anyone, it's finishing in front of them...by 1 second over a 52 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

+1. Congrats Mo, but to the dumbos on here, that's not BEATING Galen, it's finishing in front of him...by 1 minute...over a 125 plus minute race. Do try to keep things in perspective.

Wolfman365 wrote:

Rupp is one of the top 20 fastest all time at 10k, how is that 2nd tier again?

Well on my team, (---former D1 here), that #20 put you on the fourth team running jv meets, kinda like Boston.

So, in these terms, yes he's on Team Elite, but sub-elite on the team. Captain Sir Mo still likes his teammate buddy though, so Galen should still be seen as a cool teammate by association.

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Scorpion_runner wrote:

Thweatt was predicted to drop out, by me and other followers... .

Um, no. You did not predict she would drop out. You were very clear that she might drop out.

Scorpion_runner wrote:

I want to go with Laura, but she is carrying a pubic bone injury, that has been affecting her running. It might rear its head during the race, so I'm sure how much she can push during the race.

However, if she is not bothered by it, she should be able to be the first female american to cross the finish line.

fourth team jv wrote:

Wolfman365 wrote:

Rupp is one of the top 20 fastest all time at 10k, how is that 2nd tier again?

Well on my team, (---former D1 here), that #20 put you on the fourth team running jv meets, kinda like Boston.

So, in these terms, yes he's on Team Elite, but sub-elite on the team. Captain Sir Mo still likes his teammate buddy though, so Galen should still be seen as a cool teammate by association.

#20 all time is different from #20

I noticed that Chicago made slight changes to the 2018 marathon course from previous years.

Is there any reason for this ?

The course goes 2 blocks farther north and there were many other minor changes.

Is this new course an improvement ?

Never been a fan but give credit where credit is due. He’s still a mile+ faster than America’s number 2 stooge.

Been following Suguru on Instagram. Congrats to him.

Door is definitely open if Ritz can stay healthy.

Finally the door is also open for Lagat to do something in NY.

Online wrote:

Hardloper wrote:

Killer analysis dood

Is there a video of this race?

Found it!