He's not really made any local media apperances (which I know of), however, I am aware of him training under ACT based coach Des Proctor, who has led Leanne Pompeani to multiple World XC's.
Honestly, mate us Aussies are as surprised as you are. That being said, the nationals field wasn't particularly strong this year with Pete Bol out (due to obvious reasons), Joseph Deng (former National record holder) out, and former champions Jeff Riseley, Luke Matthews, and Jordy Williamsz retiring recently.
He's not really made any local media apperances (which I know of), however, I am aware of him training under ACT based coach Des Proctor, who has led Leanne Pompeani to multiple World XC's.
Honestly, mate us Aussies are as surprised as you are. That being said, the nationals field wasn't particularly strong this year with Pete Bol out (due to obvious reasons), Joseph Deng (former National record holder) out, and former champions Jeff Riseley, Luke Matthews, and Jordy Williamsz retiring recently.
I’m Charlie MF Hunter! He went to Oregon so that instantly makes him a sub 1.40 guy
I hear you on Hunter, but right now I wouldn't consider him one of Australia's top 3 800m men, both Bol and Deng ran 1:44 last year, and McGown has beat him thrice this year already.
Not to mention up-and-coming guys like Jye Perrott.
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This thread made me compare the population of Australia with that of the states in the USA. Australia’s population is less than that of either California or Texas.
Any Aussies on here, what explains his huge improvement this year?
Here are his SB's the last few years: 2020 1:52.83 2021 1:49.78 2022 1:49.27 2023 1:46.08
What explains his big improvement this year?
Well last year I think he was much better than 1:49.27 but he never got into the big races. He did place 6th at Nationals in 2022 so he didn't come completely out of nowhere. This season just consistent training of 50-60k per week with hills, thresholds, 1k's repeats, 400's, gym work and a small dose of 800m pace work.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in Europe in the coming months.
Any Aussies on here, what explains his huge improvement this year?
Here are his SB's the last few years: 2020 1:52.83 2021 1:49.78 2022 1:49.27 2023 1:46.08
What explains his big improvement this year?
Well last year I think he was much better than 1:49.27 but he never got into the big races. He did place 6th at Nationals in 2022 so he didn't come completely out of nowhere. This season just consistent training of 50-60k per week with hills, thresholds, 1k's repeats, 400's, gym work and a small dose of 800m pace work.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in Europe in the coming months.
Sensible track season training. And base training a little different?
Well last year I think he was much better than 1:49.27 but he never got into the big races. He did place 6th at Nationals in 2022 so he didn't come completely out of nowhere. This season just consistent training of 50-60k per week with hills, thresholds, 1k's repeats, 400's, gym work and a small dose of 800m pace work.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in Europe in the coming months.
Sensible track season training. And base training a little different?
Not too much. We include 10-12k of surging hills and alternate with progressive runs in place of 1k repeats. All on dirt of course.
Any Aussies on here, what explains his huge improvement this year?
Here are his SB's the last few years: 2020 1:52.83 2021 1:49.78 2022 1:49.27 2023 1:46.08
What explains his big improvement this year?
Well last year I think he was much better than 1:49.27 but he never got into the big races. He did place 6th at Nationals in 2022 so he didn't come completely out of nowhere. This season just consistent training of 50-60k per week with hills, thresholds, 1k's repeats, 400's, gym work and a small dose of 800m pace work.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in Europe in the coming months.
Are the 400s not at 800 pace? If not at what pace? Or is that the small amount of 800 work?
Well last year I think he was much better than 1:49.27 but he never got into the big races. He did place 6th at Nationals in 2022 so he didn't come completely out of nowhere. This season just consistent training of 50-60k per week with hills, thresholds, 1k's repeats, 400's, gym work and a small dose of 800m pace work.
It will be interesting to see how he goes in Europe in the coming months.
Are the 400s not at 800 pace? If not at what pace? Or is that the small amount of 800 work?
I think he has run 22.7 in an open 200m. Remember he didn't start training til 21. He did run 48.2 in his 2nd year which days a lot about his talent.
Super interesting how he has some great basic speed but seems to respond really well to a good volume of hill work. Was the 800 always a goal race distance? Also curious if these times were run when he was doing similar work to what's been mentioned or if he did more speed early on?
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