After watching the OAC workout videos, I’m wondering if Ritz may very well have the best “walking around” fitness in the world of retired runners. He seemed so effortless talking and running during both time trials at decent pace and altitude. The only person I could even imagine matching him in this respect of untrained ability is Bernard Lagat, but I think Ritz could get him as distance got longer. Any others who leave the sport but just have natural running fitness? Discus!
Dathan is in 3:47 mile shape he just doesn't want to steal attention away from Keith Hoare. He's good for the sport.
Ritz ran a 10 mile tempo run with the guys last week in 49:20. If you think he’s not still training you’re living with your head in the sand.
crisscrosscountry wrote:
After watching the OAC workout videos, I’m wondering if Ritz may very well have the best “walking around” fitness in the world of retired runners. He seemed so effortless talking and running during both time trials at decent pace and altitude. The only person I could even imagine matching him in this respect of untrained ability is Bernard Lagat, but I think Ritz could get him as distance got longer. Any others who leave the sport but just have natural running fitness? Discus!
pretty sure he is still running bud - just not training at the all-encompassing elite level he was as a pro
You’ve clearly never met Steve Spence. Now in his 60’s, he’s every bit of athlete he was from 40 years ago and barely runs or lifts. He can step out on a track today and break 5 without effort. Let me know in 20 years if Ritz is even within arms reach of Spence.
crisscrosscountry wrote:
After watching the OAC workout videos, I’m wondering if Ritz may very well have the best “walking around” fitness in the world of retired runners. He seemed so effortless talking and running during both time trials at decent pace and altitude. The only person I could even imagine matching him in this respect of untrained ability is Bernard Lagat, but I think Ritz could get him as distance got longer. Any others who leave the sport but just have natural running fitness? Discus!
This is a question that you need answered? Do you even run or is this a basement dweller type situation?
Ritz is most intelligent by far followed by Hall and then Webb. Webb most talented though
Truly my mistake, next time before posting I’ll be sure to leaf through all of the available literature about Ritz’s training status.
Hall smart? That’s an unsubstantiated claim.