Nuguse is still our best shot at a medal in the 1500

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.

radiokid wrote:

idk nuguse sucked today

ndxc02 wrote:

radiokid wrote:

idk nuguse sucked today

Sucked? how many Americans have run 3:29 low twice? He went for it and died to that time.

It is amazing the criticism here. “Nuguse needs to go for it more”. And then when he does put it all out there, you say he sucks? where was Hocker today? what is his PB?

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.

dsrunner wrote:

Most of the gap to 326+ is the extra distance he runs in outer lane 1 or 2 JI tends to get the best setup and run far fewer meters in these races but that also makes him vulnerable in non paced races because he must become the pacer

Nuguse is a 1500 underdog like JI primarily because he is a 3000-5000 runner a few steps back on 800 speed Kerr has leaned out and improved his training; but he is the 1500 favorite because he has <1:43 capability

Disagree op wrote:

dsrunner wrote:

Most of the gap to 326+ is the extra distance he runs in outer lane 1 or 2 JI tends to get the best setup and run far fewer meters in these races but that also makes him vulnerable in non paced races because he must become the pacer

Nuguse is a 1500 underdog like JI primarily because he is a 3000-5000 runner a few steps back on 800 speed Kerr has leaned out and improved his training; but he is the 1500 favorite because he has <1:43 capability

Kerr is no where near sub 1:43. More like 1:44.4 ish

hfjhsdjkf wrote:

Let's not forget Kessler. After PRing in the 1500m in his last race, he ran two huge 800m PRs. I think he is the most likely to PR in Paris. As long as he gets the tactics right, he'll be right there.

But I still think Hocker is the one most on fire. So I give him the best shot at a medal.

Which is weird because Nuguse is a 3:43 miler and the most predictable choice.

We've never sent a better team to the Olympics for 1500m. And yet none of them is a shoe in for a medal. And any of them could get a medal.

The only thing I'm sure of is that all of them won't medal.

007run wrote:

Although Yared came in 4th at Monaco today, I like that he still ran 3:29 off a hot pace and was still in the mix, despite breaking down a bit at the end. I think if he had backed off just a bit on that hot opening pace, he would have been right there for 2nd or 3rd. Say what you will about his "killer instinct/eye of the tiger" nonsense, but I'm a firm believer that consistency eventually pays off. He's already one of the best in the world, he just needs a few more things to fall into place for him. He's in a very similar place to where Kerr was before he elevated his competitiveness to another level. I still expect big things from Yared in Paris.