2021 US Pro Ekiden was today @ 1 pm ET. BTC CRUSHED the competition

I hope Roots win, mostly because I like Lara and Gidabuday and really don’t want to see BTC win.

International team would be cool, would love to see teams like OAC, the Beasts, Team Dark Sky and Pete’s Dragons participate.

However, might be hard to get the level of sponsor backing that this years iteration of the event has. Maybe a different prize money pool for US and international athletes.

Another idea that would be awesome would be if they worked out a way to send the winning team from this year to the Ekiden in Japan - the same way they send an all heps team (do they still do this?).

I hope BTC wins

The race between Burrito Track Club v. Burrito Mafia could be interesting.

Good suggestions.

I like the concept of the winning club team in a country made up of citizens of that country go to compete in Japan against others in the same makeup format. Also like having club teams in a country made up of athletes that happen to have other nationalities competing against the “domestic” teams. This way, many more club teams would be able to compete and it’s appeal enhanced.

Some current clubs would be able to field two competitive teams under this format.

Hoping BTC wins. On paper they are the best team entered. However, different teams and different athletes are at different phases of their training which makes this event interesting. The 10km legs will be very competitive between marathoners and cross country athletes who are in shape this time of year and track runners who are not. This makes it fun for the athletes as well as fans.

I think if it does go international, it'll likely be a teams bound by their countries. So US vs. Aussies vs. Kiwis, etc.

The Wire wrote:

I think if it does go international, it'll likely be a teams bound by their countries. So US vs. Aussies vs. Kiwis, etc.

I'd totally lose any interest if it altered format that way. Thankfully, it won't because nobody is willing to organize this besides the Hansons.

I'll pull for the field over Bowerman.

I really really wish OAC was running this. Put them in and they sweep easily. SO many good young xc runners and they seem to have fantastic chemistry. Seeing them at Sound XC is gonna be awesome. My pick is Roots. I think they're gonna surprise everyone and throw down.

Socrates luvr wrote:

I really really wish OAC was running this. Put them in and they sweep easily. SO many good young xc runners and they seem to have fantastic chemistry. Seeing them at Sound XC is gonna be awesome. My pick is Roots. I think they're gonna surprise everyone and throw down.

Doesn't BTC have Fisher, Kincaid, and Cranny?

Socrates luvr wrote: My pick is Roots. I think they're gonna surprise everyone and throw down.

At least they won't have to worry about Droody quitting in the middle of his leg.

What doesn't seem clear to all of you is that for BTC to win, they have to start. That means traveling there and a whole big production that I can't imagine they are willing to go through. Don't you remember last year?

Can someone give me a link to the entries? I did some Googling and could only find info from last year.

How do we watch this live in real time. I expect it will be like watching a TdF stage and if it isn't shame on the organizers.

Very Low Hanging Fruit wrote:

The race between Burrito Track Club v. Burrito Mafia could be interesting.

Clever names.

Remember the past wrote:

What doesn't seem clear to all of you is that for BTC to win, they have to start. That means traveling there and a whole big production that I can't imagine they are willing to go through. Don't you remember last year?

Interviews of athletes competing tomorrow on Runnerspace. Yes, BTC athletes interviewed so they are competing, and are looking forward to it.

Last year Covid was full on in our country. One of the BTC athletes was exposed to Covid and they decided not to take the risk of traveling together and potential disruption of exposure to others at Ekiden. The prudent thing to do but no you have to throw shade.

Lighten up, these guys and gals are racing. Hopefully you can watch it live on Runnerspace for $12.99

Who's running for the Tinman squad?

I read that that there is $50,000 in prize money. With 6 teams entered where is the prize purse coming from?

dheuehdh wrote:

How do we watch this live in real time. I expect it will be like watching a TdF stage and if it isn't shame on the organizers.

You really should learn about this thing called the internet.

Smoke weed, talk sh!t like Lane Kiffin wrote:

dheuehdh wrote:

How do we watch this live in real time. I expect it will be like watching a TdF stage and if it isn't shame on the organizers.

You really should learn about this thing called the internet.

I'm looking at my DirecTv guide and don't see it. I don't watch sports on a computer.