Bekele running Berlin AND NYC?

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2 years ago 08/20/2021 2:43am EDT

re: Yes of course

Correct mentioning of Kandie, "Yes of course".

While many are still focused on the Kipchoge vs. Bekele "duel", there is a new generation of young boys already in the scene. Kandie is 25 y.o. and also Jacob Kiplimo who is just 20 y.o.

They both impressively outperformed Cheptegei at HM in autumn '20 when he was trying to set his 3rd WR after 5K and 10K.

Coming back to Bekele, it appears that 2-3 sec @5K and 6-7 @10K that Cheptegei took down (in 2020) of his results in mid 2000's could be just because of the shoe technology improvement.

Seems to be a good fall to watch various events and fantastic guys on the road!

2 years ago 08/20/2021 4:32am EDT

re: ShilohDoesntCare

ShilohDoesntCare wrote:
Most likely the field in NYC will be weak and if the race is won in 2:09-10 like it normally is he has a great chance to win. I think he can run strong on a course like NYC he's always been a great hill runner both up and down.

Yes, I don't see two DNFs here. I think he is counting on NYC being less pressure to go fast in a sense, but Berlin should be a good race for him, probably a win. Remember his last race was 2019 Berlin and although we have watched a lot happen with others since then, that was his last marker of fitness. NYC will be a lot slower for him, and I think he needs it to be.

Yes he is fit now - 100%, he says - but what will be be like after Berlin? Not 100%, I'd bet. So I'd be completely amazed, and in awe, to see him win both. I think a win in Berlin with a pretty fast time, and a top 3 in NYC with not a fast time. But definitely under 2:10 and prob 2:08 - he'll DNF if it's going to be slower, but I think and hope he'll last...

2 years ago 08/20/2021 7:15am EDT

re: Good Dibs

Show me the money!

He’s good enough to win both. He knows whether or not he’s in world record shape. If he is then he’ll take a shot at Berlin. If not then he’ll run for the win. In either case NY is all for the money. At his age recovery is tougher. If he goes to the well at Berlin then NY will likely be ugly.

2 years ago 08/20/2021 9:59am EDT

re: salazar believer

Two DNS. We are in Ryan Hall or Ritz territory now with Kenny. Big announcement of upcoming marathon. Pulls out at last minute.

2 years ago 08/20/2021 2:22pm EDT

re: Good Dibs

I predict Bekele will DNF Berlin and cancel NYC.

2 years ago 08/22/2021 7:06am EDT

re: 90s

90s wrote:
Show me the money!
He’s good enough to win both. He knows whether or not he’s in world record shape. If he is then he’ll take a shot at Berlin. If not then he’ll run for the win. In either case NY is all for the money. At his age recovery is tougher. If he goes to the well at Berlin then NY will likely be ugly.

It appears Bekele has run Big Half in London, winning easily at 1:00:22

https://london-half.r.mikatiming.com/2020/?pid=leaderboard

2 years ago 08/22/2021 7:37am EDT

re: Ruminator

Ruminator wrote:
90s wrote:
Show me the money!
He’s good enough to win both. He knows whether or not he’s in world record shape. If he is then he’ll take a shot at Berlin. If not then he’ll run for the win. In either case NY is all for the money. At his age recovery is tougher. If he goes to the well at Berlin then NY will likely be ugly.
It appears Bekele has run Big Half in London, winning easily at 1:00:22
https://london-half.r.mikatiming.com/2020/?pid=leaderboard

back in March

2 years ago 08/22/2021 7:40am EDT

re: Yes of course

Yes of course wrote:
ShilohDoesntCare wrote:
Most likely the field in NYC will be weak and if the race is won in 2:09-10 like it normally is he has a great chance to win. I think he can run strong on a course like NYC he's always been a great hill runner both up and down.
Interestingly enough Ben True is also racing and may even be able to podium if the field is weak. If anyone on here is in the NYC area one of my friends will likely be hosting a watch party not very far from the finish.
What do you mean the field will be weak? The entries literally came out today. There are 8 guys sub 2:09 and Kandie, the world record holder of half marathon 57:32 is making his debut. I don't know why more people aren't talking about THAT. So how in the world is a 2:09-2:10 going to win this thing? Only way that happens is if it's absolutely terrible weather. Ben True will not podium, but I could see 5th place if a few of the international guys dropout which they usually do. I could also see Ben True dropping out after he goes in over his head. He'll either run really great, like a sub 2:10 on this challenging course for top American and easily top 10, or he'll be way back/DNF. I don't see a world where he runs a steady 2:11:45 for 10th place and 3rd American unless it's because he is in the lead pack going for the win until 22 miles and blows up terribly the last 5k.

8 sub 2.09? I count 4 or 5.

2 years ago 08/22/2021 2:22pm EDT

re: Good Dibs

I agree with Jonathan Gault on this one: "Is this just a naked cash grab by a man on the brink or retirement?" Definitely!!!

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