Emily Covert ran a great race. She should be proud of herself, she ran as good as could be expected, if not better.
Katelyn did a great job. I wonder if she would have gone faster had she not been injured mid-season, however injuries are part of the game.
Objectively speaking, Kelsey Chmiel was the most impressive athlete in this race.
Everybody knew the carnage Tuohy was going to throw down today, whether you were willing to admit it or not.
Chmiel stepped up and gave Tuohy the closest XC race she's had in the past two years, by a lot.
Probably pushing close to a 170 speed rating.
Great job by Chmiel today.
Cleansquare wrote:
She won by less than 20 seconds. She was going all out. She ran great, but so did 2nd place.
It says a lot about this remarkable young woman that people seem underwhelmed when she won by “less than 20 seconds” in a national championship. I understand the sentiment, as she has beaten 2nd place soundly all season by larger margins, but it still puts things into perspective: she’s absolutely incredible talent.
Here’s hoping Katelyn Tuohy drives girls running further as Jordan Hasay, Sarah Baxter, and Mary Cain did before them.
Deadstream wrote:
Objectively speaking, Kelsey Chmiel was the most impressive athlete in this race.
Everybody knew the carnage Tuohy was going to throw down today, whether you were willing to admit it or not.
Chmiel stepped up and gave Tuohy the closest XC race she's had in the past two years, by a lot.
Probably pushing close to a 170 speed rating.
Great job by Chmiel today.
Agreed. She surprised me and I’m sure a lot of others as well!
Covert speed rating record wrote:
What nobody knows is that Covert has only run hard enough to win this year. She is preparing for a 180 speed rating today. Tuohy will pull out at the mile limping off with a claimed hamstring issue. The fans on here will all claim that Tuohy would have easily won had it not been for injury.
f’uc’king moran
wtfbbq wrote:
Cleansquare wrote:
She won by less than 20 seconds. She was going all out. She ran great, but so did 2nd place.
It says a lot about this remarkable young woman that people seem underwhelmed when she won by “less than 20 seconds” in a national championship. I understand the sentiment, as she has beaten 2nd place soundly all season by larger margins, but it still puts things into perspective: she’s absolutely incredible talent.
Exactly. Probably one of the best 2nd place finishers at FL/NXN in recent history.
wtfbbq wrote:
Cleansquare wrote:
She won by less than 20 seconds. She was going all out. She ran great, but so did 2nd place.
It says a lot about this remarkable young woman that people seem underwhelmed when she won by “less than 20 seconds” in a national championship. I understand the sentiment, as she has beaten 2nd place soundly all season by larger margins, but it still puts things into perspective: she’s absolutely incredible talent.
Here’s hoping Katelyn Tuohy drives girls running further as Jordan Hasay, Sarah Baxter, and Mary Cain did before them.
Nope, I don't think anyone is underwhelmed, but maybe you??? She won by 17 seconds and the girl in second place ran fantastic as well. They both deserve high kudos, not just Tuohy. When you win by 45 seconds, you've dominated. She clearly won, but keep things in perspective;)
I waited till I finished watching the race to read this thread, and damn it was worth it.
Let's see where 16:37 puts her on the boys race
I say 125th
The question is whether the field was as fast as it looked, or was the course just fast? 12 were under 18 minutes last year while this year there were 41.
Duane wrote:
The question is whether the field was as fast as it looked, or was the course just fast? 12 were under 18 minutes last year while this year there were 41.
Fast course. Tuohy ran worse than last year. She has dropped a bit
A preliminary look at times suggests to me course was about 20 seconds faster.........we will see what the speed ratings turn out to be but if I am right on the 20 seconds Tuohy was high was 160s
wtfbbq wrote:
Cleansquare wrote:
She won by less than 20 seconds. She was going all out. She ran great, but so did 2nd place.
It says a lot about this remarkable young woman that people seem underwhelmed when she won by “less than 20 seconds” in a national championship. I understand the sentiment, as she has beaten 2nd place soundly all season by larger margins, but it still puts things into perspective: she’s absolutely incredible talent.
Here’s hoping Katelyn Tuohy drives girls running further as Jordan Hasay, Sarah Baxter, and Mary Cain did before them.
Not that Chmiel also ran the fastest time on the course for someone who isn’t Katelyn Tuohy! So great run by her and also Tuohy is still dominant
1. Katelyn TUOHY New York 16:37.8 JR
2. Kelsey CHMIEL Kinetic 16:54.8 SR
3. Taylor EWERT Midwest 17:06.7 JR
4. Emily COVERTHeartland 17:10.2 SR
5. Claire WALTERS Manlius 17:13.3 JR
6. Brooke RAUBER New York 17:19.2 SO
7. Alexis MORRIS N Naperville 17:25.3 SR
8. Ericka VANDERLENDE Mid 17:27.7SR
9. Mattie GEDDES Northwest 17:28.3 JR
10. Abi ARCHER Southwest 17:28.5 SR
The legend of Katelyn Tuohy continues to grow. I'm most impressed by how she was able to handle all the mental pressure and stress and still produce a record breaking performance. A true champion has to be mentally strong; running is the easy part. The introductions took way too long. I was appalled at how Katelyn and the other runners had to stand for so long in the rain waiting to be introduced. Maybe a tent structure needs to be in place to keep them somewhat dry and warm while being introduced. Are the introductions necessary? How can a warm-up be effective if athletes have to stand for 30 minutes waiting in the rain waiting to be introduced.
Proud of Katelyn and wish her well in the future.
The most exciting runner in the world.
How much faster does Tuohy run the race if she goes out at a more sensible 5:15-5:20 kind of pace? Her crash and burn approach works against outgunned HS competition, but won't be smart at the next level.
pacingisfun wrote:
How much faster does Tuohy run the race if she goes out at a more sensible 5:15-5:20 kind of pace? Her crash and burn approach works against outgunned HS competition, but won't be smart at the next level.
With better competition, KipTuohy might go hard and not slow as much. It’s easy to ease up when you’re not being challenged.
167 speed rating.... Looks a lot heavier and less smooth then 2 months ago. I know she won but she’s dropped a lot guys, let’s not overlook that
pacingisfun wrote:
How much faster does Tuohy run the race if she goes out at a more sensible 5:15-5:20 kind of pace? Her crash and burn approach works against outgunned HS competition, but won't be smart at the next level.
That’s just the way that all dominant HS girl cross country runners race. I don’t know why, but they do. Things change when they finally face people who can match them.
Look at Facts wrote:
167 speed rating.... Looks a lot heavier and less smooth then 2 months ago. I know she won but she’s dropped a lot guys, let’s not overlook that
She got injured mid-season and had to chill out on training according to her coach. Pretty sure she’ll continue to bounce back.
Didnt look any heavier to me, she’s always been buffer than the other ladies maybe part of her strength?
