Must've been really frustrating for him. Imagine all that build-up and documenting it for the world to see... Just to go down with a flu on the day you were training for.
But then again, as you said, massive props to him for still showing up! hope he doesn't kick himself that much for it.
Was hoping D’Amato would be able to get a decent time on the table after some consistent training and altitude, but she just might be well past her time. Of course running 2:28 as a master is still a great feat, but I’m sure not what she was hoping for.
I think that was a step in the right direction for her, all things considered. If she can continue to stay healthy, she should be able to improve on this performance. I'm curious if she's adjusting her training with more cross-training to replace some of the pounding as she is getting older.
If she keeps at it, she should break all the American masters records, but once you get into your 40s it’s downhill no matter who you are.
I think it's a bit of an overstatement to say a triathlete ran 2:06 because of his running background (& specific training this fall for the half/full), but there probably aren't many who thought he would go 2:06, even if he had focused on running his entire career. Incredibly impressive result. Might we see a triathlon/marathon double in LA? That would have to be a first.
What's also impressive is that he finished grouped up with 5 guys finishing within 7s of one another, & he was the guy that came across the line first.
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I think it's a bit of an overstatement to say a triathlete ran 2:06 because of his running background (& specific training this fall for the half/full), but there probably aren't many who thought he would go 2:06, even if he had focused on running his entire career. Incredibly impressive result. Might we see a triathlon/marathon double in LA? That would have to be a first.
What's also impressive is that he finished grouped up with 5 guys finishing within 7s of one another, & he was the guy that came across the line first.
He ran a sub 28 10K at age 20. He’s a runner who went into tri.
Did tom Evans drop out entirely? Couldn’t see him in the results, wild cause he and Alex yee have been training together
Yep he did - posted on instagram a day or two ago. Right thing for body and family he said.
What happened to the British guy - Jake Barraclough - who kept on talking about running a sub 2:10:00 on his run to Japan YouTube channel? I very much doubt that he would be anywhere near that mark but good luck to him anyway. He has a best time of 2:14:45 from Tokyo 2025 and by his own admission is as slow as a carthorse. He said in one of his videos he can't go under the minute for one lap - all out. Diesel.
I think that was a step in the right direction for her, all things considered. If she can continue to stay healthy, she should be able to improve on this performance. I'm curious if she's adjusting her training with more cross-training to replace some of the pounding as she is getting older.
If she keeps at it, she should break all the American masters records, but once you get into your 40s it’s downhill no matter who you are.
yeah Roberta Groner ran 2:29 in her early 40s but now at 48 she is slowing at the marathon. DNFd today. But she's put up some great times at shorter distances so maybe masters people just need to try new distances to find what works for their changing body.
I'm shocked by how fast Alex Yee ran. That would be among the best American times ever. Very impressive for a triathlete without any elite track times.
I'm shocked by how fast Alex Yee ran. That would be among the best American times ever. Very impressive for a triathlete without any elite track times.
Yee ran 13:13/5000 last summer....very good for a marathoner, among the fastest..13:13 -2:06+ = great range.
I think that was a step in the right direction for her, all things considered. If she can continue to stay healthy, she should be able to improve on this performance. I'm curious if she's adjusting her training with more cross-training to replace some of the pounding as she is getting older.
If she keeps at it, she should break all the American masters records, but once you get into your 40s it’s downhill no matter who you are.
Sara Hall just ran 2.24 and she’s a year older…think D’Amato should be wanting a bit more than 2.28.