But he reportedly received good answers during the last week at the training camp in Kyoto – together with his brothers Henrik and Filip. – So maybe it's a bit coincidental, but it's been getting better and better in recent weeks. And in the last week we're getting closer to something I can compete with in terms of form, explains Ingebrigtsen.
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Firstly, he is excited about whether he will feel ready enough to compete in the 1500 meters, and secondly, he is excited about what he will actually compete with. – It's hard to say. Because especially in our training, we don't get much feedback on how our form is, what we've done and what's working, he says and continues: – That's what makes it a little extra nervous before a season opener, because then you get the first answer to how good shape you actually are and what effect you have actually had from the work you have put in.
When the team around him said that it might not be a good idea to go to the World Cup, he spoke out against it. – The others probably thought it was a good idea to throw in the towel a long time ago. But now we're here, and we're trying, and we'll see what happens. Ingebrigtsen highlights his brothers, his wife Elisabeth, and physiotherapist Steffen Vasbø as some of the supporters who have helped him to the World Cup. – We don't know what it means in terms of sport when we are here, but we try to do as well as we can today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and then suddenly it's – basically – a trial heat. – For me, this is both the start of the season – and the highlight of the season. It will be very different. The plan is to take one race at a time and do each step as well as we can. Then it's just a matter of using the answers you get, and taking your confidence where you have the opportunity.
But he reportedly received good answers during the last week at the training camp in Kyoto – together with his brothers Henrik and Filip. – So maybe it's a bit coincidental, but it's been getting better and better in recent weeks. And in the last week we're getting closer to something I can compete with in terms of form, explains Ingebrigtsen.
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Firstly, he is excited about whether he will feel ready enough to compete in the 1500 meters, and secondly, he is excited about what he will actually compete with. – It's hard to say. Because especially in our training, we don't get much feedback on how our form is, what we've done and what's working, he says and continues: – That's what makes it a little extra nervous before a season opener, because then you get the first answer to how good shape you actually are and what effect you have actually had from the work you have put in.
When the team around him said that it might not be a good idea to go to the World Cup, he spoke out against it. – The others probably thought it was a good idea to throw in the towel a long time ago. But now we're here, and we're trying, and we'll see what happens. Ingebrigtsen highlights his brothers, his wife Elisabeth, and physiotherapist Steffen Vasbø as some of the supporters who have helped him to the World Cup. – We don't know what it means in terms of sport when we are here, but we try to do as well as we can today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and then suddenly it's – basically – a trial heat. – For me, this is both the start of the season – and the highlight of the season. It will be very different. The plan is to take one race at a time and do each step as well as we can. Then it's just a matter of using the answers you get, and taking your confidence where you have the opportunity.
Well that translation seems very positive, contrary to OP clickbait title
But he reportedly received good answers during the last week at the training camp in Kyoto – together with his brothers Henrik and Filip. – So maybe it's a bit coincidental, but it's been getting better and better in recent weeks. And in the last week we're getting closer to something I can compete with in terms of form, explains Ingebrigtsen.
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Firstly, he is excited about whether he will feel ready enough to compete in the 1500 meters, and secondly, he is excited about what he will actually compete with. – It's hard to say. Because especially in our training, we don't get much feedback on how our form is, what we've done and what's working, he says and continues: – That's what makes it a little extra nervous before a season opener, because then you get the first answer to how good shape you actually are and what effect you have actually had from the work you have put in.
When the team around him said that it might not be a good idea to go to the World Cup, he spoke out against it. – The others probably thought it was a good idea to throw in the towel a long time ago. But now we're here, and we're trying, and we'll see what happens. Ingebrigtsen highlights his brothers, his wife Elisabeth, and physiotherapist Steffen Vasbø as some of the supporters who have helped him to the World Cup. – We don't know what it means in terms of sport when we are here, but we try to do as well as we can today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and then suddenly it's – basically – a trial heat. – For me, this is both the start of the season – and the highlight of the season. It will be very different. The plan is to take one race at a time and do each step as well as we can. Then it's just a matter of using the answers you get, and taking your confidence where you have the opportunity.
Well that translation seems very positive, contrary to OP clickbait title
those are pretty selective quotes. this is from the beginning of the article:
The Sandnes runner has been out with an Achilles injury since March, and the World Championships will therefore be Ingebrigtsen's first outdoor competition this year - if he makes it. Because it is still uncertain whether he will compete in the 1500 meter attempt on Sunday night. – I have hope until it really doesn't work. And as long as there is enough time, there is still hope, even if it is going very badly. Now we are here and doing the best we can, but we don't know, he says.
In a daze before the start of the World Cup: - A hope until it really doesn't work
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has no idea if he will run the 1500 meters in the World Championships on Sunday. He opens up to NRK about the uncertainty that has characterized him.
- I have worked hard and long to try to make this happen. That belief exists until I stand at the start – or not, says Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
Ingebrigtsen is in a good mood when he takes NRK to one of the many temples that characterize the Japanese city of Kyoto, where he has held his last training camp before the World Cup.
- There are historical buildings and temples here, almost on every corner. It's cool how it's such a big part of Japanese culture.
Tourists flock to the traditional city with the goal of experiencing authentic Japanese culture.
Despite the fact that the Norwegian runner also appreciates the historical aspect, he is really here with only one goal in mind: Getting ready for the World Championships in Tokyo, which start this weekend.
The Sandnes runner has been out with an Achilles injury since March, and the World Championships will therefore be Ingebrigtsen's first outdoor competition this year - if he makes it.
Because it is still uncertain whether he will compete in the 1500 meter attempt on Sunday night.
– I have hope until it really doesn't work. And as long as there is enough time, there is still hope, even if it is going very badly. Now we are here and doing the best we can, but we don't know, he says.
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Approaching competitive form:
Ingebrigtsen explains that he has had a very different approach to training, also around the testing and training camp system.
– Everything has been turned upside down a bit. In isolation, it's exciting to be thrown into something that you have to do completely differently. But we would have liked to have been a little closer to what we have control over, he says.
But he reportedly received good answers during the last week at the training camp in Kyoto – together with his brothers Henrik and Filip.
– So maybe it's a bit coincidental, but it's been getting better and better in recent weeks. And in the last week we're getting closer to something I can compete with in terms of form, explains Ingebrigtsen
Still, he adds that he has no idea what it will mean in terms of sport. He will only know that when he actually starts the competition.
– I'm very excited. There are a few extra nerves and a few extra questions that you have about yourself and your own form about what basis you have, he says.
– I just have to try to get the best possible result in Tokyo. But we won't know until it happens. We are just as excited as everyone else about what it will be, Ingebrigtsen continues.
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Incredibly difficult:
Ingebrigtsen points out that the injury period throughout the summer has been difficult.
– The biggest challenge in a difficult situation, where there is a lot of uncertainty, is that everything goes back and forth, he says.
During one training period he felt good, but then he suddenly experienced worse periods. It has been going back and forth like this all summer long.
– It makes it incredibly difficult to plan anything. That uncertainty about taking one step forward, two steps back, and then taking three steps forward and then two steps back.
Firstly, he is excited about whether he will feel ready enough to compete in the 1500 meters, and secondly, he is excited about what he will actually compete with.
– It's hard to say. Because especially in our training, we don't get much feedback on how our form is, what we've done and what's working, he says and continues:
– That's what makes it a little extra nervous before a season opener, because then you get the first answer to how good shape you actually are and what effect you have actually had from the work you have put in.
Ingebrigtsen is registered for both the 1500 and 5000 meters in the World Championships. In the latter event, he has won two World Championships gold medals and one Olympic gold medal in the previous three seasons.
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Tricked into throwing in the towel:
He says that the uncertainty has taken a lot out of him – both for himself and the rest of the supporters.
– It's not so much because of myself that I'm here – at least not that prepared – but at the same time, maybe I'm the only one who has had a goal of being in the World Cup.
When the team around him said that it might not be a good idea to go to the World Cup, he spoke out against it.
– The others probably thought it was a good idea to throw in the towel a long time ago. But now we're here, and we're trying, and we'll see what happens.
Ingebrigtsen highlights his brothers, his wife Elisabeth, and physiotherapist Steffen Vasbø as some of the supporters who have helped him to the World Cup.
– We don't know what it means in terms of sport when we are here, but we try to do as well as we can today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and then suddenly it's – basically – a trial heat.
– For me, this is both the start of the season – and the highlight of the season. It will be very different. The plan is to take one race at a time and do each step as well as we can. Then it's just a matter of using the answers you get, and taking your confidence where you have the opportunity.
Start lists will be posted tomorrow (48h) before the start of the race. So we will at least know if he's still trying to run this event or not.
Also I just checked with some in Tokyo, he could still declare for the 1500, be on the startlist and then DNS with no issues for the 5000 (in the event that happened)
He should accept he is a 3k/5k/10k guy and not a championship miler. Just won't let go of the dream becasue it's his identity. No matter how many times he gets outkicked.
all Norwegian papers (nrk, vg etc.) are reporting that he is dropping London. According to his press advisor he needs more time to recover properly. No info on any setbacks or anything concrete about his progress
