LRC note. We have an article out on the race here:
LRC note. We have an article out on the race here:
So Legese, Bekele and Wasihun are out...
We know that Bekele is healthy but didn't want to run that trial due to the short turn around time. What's up with Legese and Wasihun ?
I heard Birhanu Legese and Mule Wasihun might be injured, so I guess they didn't race. Shame, because, both would have had a real shot at the team I think, especially Birhanu, he's been very consistent the past two years always within the top 3 for his last 4 marathons, so would have been interesting to see if he could have gotten a medal at the Olympics. However, the men who did qualify look really strong, would still love to see KB, but anyways.
Top 3 male runners don't make it but they can still send a strong team because they have ridiculous depth. All are medal contenders. These guys vs Kipchoge, Cherono and the third guy will be very entertaining.
Lelisa, kitata, lemma, cherono. All 4 are good in non pacer style racing. I think. I don't think anyone other than kipchoge will push the pace. It will a long run with 5k racing in Olympics. Which increase the chances of rupp
I put the winning time and elevation into the Jack Daniels calculator and it gave an equivalent time of 2:01:13 for the marathon and 57:51 for the half marathon.
The Original Poster wrote:
I put the winning time and elevation into the Jack Daniels calculator and it gave an equivalent time of 2:01:13 for the marathon and 57:51 for the half marathon.
https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/
I just plugged it in, and unless I did it wrong (35k, 1:46:15) it says the equivalent is 2:09:31/61:48.
Messing around with it, if you put in 37.25k you get those times with a 1:46:15.
Interesting, didn't realize they were only doing 35k, but hopefullt that reduces wear and tear. Sucks big time that their best marathoners are not going to make the Olympics. I wouldn't mind a shake up in the Olympic marathon qualifying system.
Yes it's a 2:09 equivalent by JD, but of course altitude will be relevant.
Compared to the actual 2:04 by kipchoge though I don't see any Ethiopians taking the gold from him now. If this had been 3-4 minutes quicker then would've been different.
Very well done to Kitata though - he has really proven himself to have a bit of grit in important championship style races against fast marathoners, and I'd not expected him to take the win here. I think Japan will suit his strengths, and now he will have the confidence and have proven that London wasn't a one-hit wonder.
Still think that the Ethiopians and Kipchoge will be the 4 in the hunt for gold - but have not seen anything to think that the Ethiopians will beat him.
Dubious Caesar wrote:
Yes it's a 2:09 equivalent by JD, but of course altitude will be relevant.
Compared to the actual 2:04 by kipchoge though I don't see any Ethiopians taking the gold from him now. If this had been 3-4 minutes quicker then would've been different.
Very well done to Kitata though - he has really proven himself to have a bit of grit in important championship style races against fast marathoners, and I'd not expected him to take the win here. I think Japan will suit his strengths, and now he will have the confidence and have proven that London wasn't a one-hit wonder.
Still think that the Ethiopians and Kipchoge will be the 4 in the hunt for gold - but have not seen anything to think that the Ethiopians will beat him.
lawrence Cherono says hello
Haha of course - realised as I'd typed that I shouldn't discount him. Cherono will be amongst them... but Cherono is 2:03 on a perfect day and some of the Ethiopians are 2:02 on a less than perfect.
To be fair I could see Cherono medalling ok, amongst EK and Ethiopians
Dubious Caesar wrote:
Yes it's a 2:09 equivalent by JD, but of course altitude will be relevant.
Compared to the actual 2:04 by kipchoge though I don't see any Ethiopians taking the gold from him now. If this had been 3-4 minutes quicker then would've been different.
Very well done to Kitata though - he has really proven himself to have a bit of grit in important championship style races against fast marathoners, and I'd not expected him to take the win here. I think Japan will suit his strengths, and now he will have the confidence and have proven that London wasn't a one-hit wonder.
Still think that the Ethiopians and Kipchoge will be the 4 in the hunt for gold - but have not seen anything to think that the Ethiopians will beat him.
Unfortunately, 2 of the 3 ETH runners usually tank at WC’s or Oly Games.
Rocket Mann wrote:
The Original Poster wrote:
I put the winning time and elevation into the Jack Daniels calculator and it gave an equivalent time of 2:01:13 for the marathon and 57:51 for the half marathon.
https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/I just plugged it in, and unless I did it wrong (35k, 1:46:15) it says the equivalent is 2:09:31/61:48.
Messing around with it, if you put in 37.25k you get those times with a 1:46:15.
Before you calculate click on the plus sign next to Advanced Features, click the Race Results button and then enter the altitude for Sebeta City of 7730 feet.
Ethiopia gold and silver at the last Worlds
I think Kitata and Desisa would be my top 2 overall picks if I was selecting. No offense to Lemma but I hope they’d give spot 3 to Bekele for the storylines though I disagree with his stance I’m not racing. He might snag bronze but I don’t think he could win outright like the two others.
It's a shame. Bekele deserves to be on the team they really messed the timing up bad. On the other hand Lemma is very very consistent and a safe bet for a medal. The Ethiopians are not afraid to follow EK or even lead and push. If I remember correctly it was Kitata pushing the pace early in NYC that allowed for only the second sub 2:06 on the course by Desisa. It's funny seeing him out there crushing with that massive heel strike.
Aussiestatman wrote:
Ethiopia gold and silver at the last Worlds
Mixed bag of success and failure on their 2nd/3rd men.
2017- silver, 19th, dnf
2016- silver, dnf, dnf
2015- silver, 7th (2:15+), 15th
2013- silver, bronze, 4th
2012- dnf, dnf, dnf