I don't think Kiptoo's broken four. He's just not a speed guy. He can hold close to his best pace a long way.
Well then, maybe HOKA should have told him that in order to keep his contract, he needed to be a pacer in that race, for at least three laps in at least 59sec pace, and that would be sufficient performance.
I don't think Kiptoo's broken four. He's just not a speed guy. He can hold close to his best pace a long way.
Well then, maybe HOKA should have told him that in order to keep his contract, he needed to be a pacer in that race, for at least three laps in at least 59sec pace, and that would be sufficient performance.
Nonetheless, history was written tonight, by Connor Burns! It was HUGE! Dude ran a 4:02 in February, then a 3:58 in June. What a progression! Can he go faster this summer?
As excited as everyone is remember a few things. When Ryun ran 3:55 for the mile the year was 1965. Equipment and tracks were not what they are today. At worst Ryuns race with today’s tracks and shoes is worth 3:50. What we are witnessing now is actually way overdue no disrespect to today’s milers
As excited as everyone is remember a few things. When Ryun ran 3:55 for the mile the year was 1965. Equipment and tracks were not what they are today. At worst Ryuns race with today’s tracks and shoes is worth 3:50. What we are witnessing now is actually way overdue no disrespect to today’s milers
so what’s y’all’s excuse this time for martin not running as fast at colin the other day?
In a mega loaded field Sahlman runs his last lap in 60+. Tonight Martin ran straight to the front and, when the rabbits dropped, took the lead and ran to win finishing in 58.36. Outkicked by some elites who seemed to lack courage
I'd be a lot of money that Sahlman's last lap at Pre wasn't 60+.
I'd tell you to look at the distribution in a few years. I'm sure the point will be more salient. Hopefully that word isn't too big for you.
Why do you think the shoes are the driving factor when the trend began before the shoes were released? What caused Verzbicas, Fisher, Maton, Hunter, Slagowski, Brown, and Daschbach to run under 4 in the mile?
This. Much like Bannister, these guys you mentioned have set off a cascade, attracting new, young talent into the sport by showing what is possible. If you look at the trends, participation goes up in 2011 during LV's reign of terror, then again in 2014-2015 when Fisher and Maton broke 4. Not exactly the most precise scientific method, but I still like the theory that high school runners running fast has attracted more talent into the pool, thus increasing the likelihood that high schoolers will run fast.
My favorite part of the event was seeing how genuinely happy Martin was for Burns, his competitor, after he learned Burns broke 4. Martin is a good likeable kid. Will always root for him (except against NPHS since it is my local HS).
My favorite part of the event was seeing how genuinely happy Martin was for Burns, his competitor, after he learned Burns broke 4. Martin is a good likeable kid. Will always root for him (except against NPHS since it is my local HS).
That congratulations was so nice to see. One thing that struck me about Martin is that he sounds like a foodie. He described a sandwich with caramelized onions. What teenager thinks of that? I could see hanging out with Martin in a sushi bar or just having him expound on his grilling techniques. He has an interesting personality. The other "personalities" are Cade Flatt and the Young Bros.
My favorite part of the event was seeing how genuinely happy Martin was for Burns, his competitor, after he learned Burns broke 4. Martin is a good likeable kid. Will always root for him (except against NPHS since it is my local HS).
That congratulations was so nice to see. One thing that struck me about Martin is that he sounds like a foodie. He described a sandwich with caramelized onions. What teenager thinks of that? I could see hanging out with Martin in a sushi bar or just having him expound on his grilling techniques. He has an interesting personality. The other "personalities" are Cade Flatt and the Young Bros.
You want a personality? listen to an Aaron Sahlman interview or two. WOW!
I credit the internet. Even if your high school track coach also happens to be the school's basketball coach, he can now look up training schedules and follow what others have done on the path to sub-4. Pre-internet, there were few books or magazines that covered different training philosophies, especially for high school runners.
