I was sure it converted to the likes of a 7:43-7:45 range 3k and almost didn’t check the NCAA list. My eyes got big when I saw where they were listed after the conversion.
Sahlman and Bosley have moved themselves up quite a bit on the NCAA 3k list after the conversion of their final results (7:37/7:38).
Any reason Mularkey DNF?
Insanely aggressive conversion. I’d be shocked if they’re All American indoors.
Anyone doubting the conversion should test it out for themselves. Run an all out 3k at sea level. Then see if you can come within 20 seconds of that time in Flagstaff. I dare you!
I was sure it converted to the likes of a 7:43-7:45 range 3k and almost didn’t check the NCAA list. My eyes got big when I saw where they were listed after the conversion.
Mike Smith is a pragmatist. He knew they were out last week and set up a special race with pacing to hit an easier target to move up a few spots. Don’t blame him for gaming the system but he certainly doesn’t buy the conversion either for his altitude-adjusted athletes.
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Insanely aggressive conversion. I’d be shocked if they’re All American indoors.
Anyone doubting the conversion should test it out for themselves. Run an all out 3k at sea level. Then see if you can come within 20 seconds of that time in Flagstaff. I dare you!
Wrong. If you live at 7000 ft it'll affect you far less than someone from sea level moving up.
Anyone doubting the conversion should test it out for themselves. Run an all out 3k at sea level. Then see if you can come within 20 seconds of that time in Flagstaff. I dare you!
Wrong. If you live at 7000 ft it'll affect you far less than someone from sea level moving up.
Prove it! Spend 4 weeks at altitude, then run an all out 3k at sea level, then run an all out 3k in Flagstaff a week later. You won’t get within 20 seconds!
Insanely aggressive conversion. I’d be shocked if they’re All American indoors.
Anyone doubting the conversion should test it out for themselves. Run an all out 3k at sea level. Then see if you can come within 20 seconds of that time in Flagstaff. I dare you!
Sahlman and Bosley tested it out. And they didn’t run 20 seconds faster at sea level.
Wrong. If you live at 7000 ft it'll affect you far less than someone from sea level moving up.
Prove it! Spend 4 weeks at altitude, then run an all out 3k at sea level, then run an all out 3k in Flagstaff a week later. You won’t get within 20 seconds!
For 1 month or for a year+ (or nearly life)? Kipsang ran 3:31.02 in Nairobi for 1500. Conversion says that's a 3:25.93 1500. Moran
Again, the conversion is FAR too generous for people who live at altitude. Kipsang isn't a 3:25 1500 runner
I remember when Sahlman ran 4:03 on NAU's track and everyone said the 3:54 conversion was too generous. Fast forward a couple weeks and he ran 3:53.1 at sea level.
He just ran 1:46 then doubled back for 7:40 at sea level (7:40 in a race with a big kick).
The conversion isn't generous, at least not for Sahlman. He's in 7:37 shape, or better.
Wrong. If you live at 7000 ft it'll affect you far less than someone from sea level moving up.
Prove it! Spend 4 weeks at altitude, then run an all out 3k at sea level, then run an all out 3k in Flagstaff a week later. You won’t get within 20 seconds!
There is a huge difference between living & training at altitude for 3+ years vs 4 weeks … That’s the issue with these altitude conversions, they advantage athlètes who train full time at altitude
Prove it! Spend 4 weeks at altitude, then run an all out 3k at sea level, then run an all out 3k in Flagstaff a week later. You won’t get within 20 seconds!
For 1 month or for a year+ (or nearly life)? Kipsang ran 3:31.02 in Nairobi for 1500. Conversion says that's a 3:25.93 1500. Moran
Anyone doubting the conversion should test it out for themselves. Run an all out 3k at sea level. Then see if you can come within 20 seconds of that time in Flagstaff. I dare you!
Sahlman and Bosley tested it out. And they didn’t run 20 seconds faster at sea level.
They proved it. They ran 17 seconds faster at sea level. The other 3 seconds came from sharpening.
Sahlman and Bosley tested it out. And they didn’t run 20 seconds faster at sea level.
No, only 17 seconds faster at sea level with a big kick. Sahlman 7:40 Bosley 7:41, in a race Nico Young won in 7:39. Nico Young won the mile the next day in 3:50, which is worth about 7:30 for the 3k. The conversion is good.