~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
Ingebrigtsen should win, but most of the others haven’t run on a race like Prefontaine, so it’s impossible to predict 2-4, or Ingebritsen’s time. It’s not uncommon for runners not to follow the pacer. Tom Beyers’ win, as a pacer, is a good example.
~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
Ingebrigtsen should win, but most of the others haven’t run on a race like Prefontaine, so it’s impossible to predict 2-4, or Ingebritsen’s time. It’s not uncommon for runners not to follow the pacer. Tom Beyers’ win, as a pacer, is a good example.
Whatchutalkingboutwillis? Byers win if proof that it IS uncommon for the field to not follow the designated pacers.
Rain all morningand no sun, with forecast on additional rain under the competition. Means highly likely with wet tracks. That said, the temp is good (19 degrees) and the rain has washed away the heavy layer of pollen in the air, meaning that all in all the conditions are decent. I would expect winning time in 3:30 - 3:31.
Billed as a WR attempt with just about everybody who was anybody(except Coe),including current WR holder Steve Ovett,USA miler Byers,there to pace the field ...
~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
Wavelight? Are there not going to be human pacers?
Rain all morningand no sun, with forecast on additional rain under the competition. Means highly likely with wet tracks. That said, the temp is good (19 degrees) and the rain has washed away the heavy layer of pollen in the air, meaning that all in all the conditions are decent. I would expect winning time in 3:30 - 3:31.
Running after rain is quite beneficial. More oxygen in the air.
I hope he will replicate his high 3:27 from last year. To do that he must run at a slightly faster pace after the pacemakers have dropped out. But isn´t that his specialty?
To start cautiously and then go all in the last 400-500m.
Jakob will go sub-3:30. His hometown fans expect nothing less. His severe jet lag after a month in America, and a full day of flying on Monday are working against him though. But he's a veteran now who can adjust.
What makes Jakob exciting is that he always runs hard all the way. No chance he leads the field in a boring, Ovett-style jog for three laps and wins in 3:39.
Jakob will go sub-3:30. His hometown fans expect nothing less. His severe jet lag after a month in America, and a full day of flying on Monday are working against him though. But he's a veteran now who can adjust.
What makes Jakob exciting is that he always runs hard all the way. No chance he leads the field in a boring, Ovett-style jog for three laps and wins in 3:39.
Jakob will go sub-3:30. His hometown fans expect nothing less. His severe jet lag after a month in America, and a full day of flying on Monday are working against him though. But he's a veteran now who can adjust.
What makes Jakob exciting is that he always runs hard all the way. No chance he leads the field in a boring, Ovett-style jog for three laps and wins in 3:39.
~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
Wavelight? Are there not going to be human pacers?
You been watching track recently? They always use both. The pacers are Zan Rudolf and Boaz Kiprugut.
~64 degrees with 20-30% chance of rain and negligible wind
I think Jakob wins in just about 3:29.00. I’m picking 2. Habz 3. Cheruiyot 4. Nordas but there are a lot of ways that could go with Hoare, Mills, Nader, et al.
Most everyone is gonna pick Jakob, I know, but what are your predictions for winning time and 2nd/3rd places?
Pretty good weather for a 1500m. I don't think we will see the lights set to an express pace - my guess is that the yellow bubble is going to be set for 1.53.0 but this is just a guess. I said this on another thread a few days ago but I wonder if J.I will want to race this a little bit like he did in Rabat last year in his first race - but a few seconds faster. So I think the emphasis will be on running a really good last 600m where he turns the screws just a little more than he did at Pre in that final 200.
Winning time in the 3.29's - don't think it will under that.
Pretty good weather for a 1500m. I don't think we will see the lights set to an express pace - my guess is that the yellow bubble is going to be set for 1.53.0 but this is just a guess. I said this on another thread a few days ago but I wonder if J.I will want to race this a little bit like he did in Rabat last year in his first race - but a few seconds faster. So I think the emphasis will be on running a really good last 600m where he turns the screws just a little more than he did at Pre in that final 200.
Winning time in the 3.29's - don't think it will under that.
I agree with this. Most intriguing athletes to watch:
Jakob- What will his tactic be here once the pacemakers drop? Tim- Same Q as Jakob. Last year he got to good form pre-injury (3:29), but was running tentatively unlike in his heyday. Would be a good sign if he is aggressive in this race Habz- Interested to see his form in a likely faster race Nordas- a top 2/3 finish here and a sound tactical race would erase a lot of questions Nader/Hoare/Mills- all of these guys look solid so far, but short of medal contenders, this would be a good opportunity to take a big step in this season McSweyn/Mechaal- Decision whether to put primary focus on 1500/5000 looms
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