Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
Gen Z is much more authentic, and isn't embarrassed to be seen struggling. In fact, some of them are even playing it up for the 'tok. (That's what they call Tik Tok these days.) Contrast this to Gen X and Millennials, who thought it was uncool to look like you are trying, or even cared at all.
Not sure if he represents all Boomers, but Pre was a Boomer, and you could really see him struggle when he ran.
Gen Z is much more authentic, and isn't embarrassed to be seen struggling. In fact, some of them are even playing it up for the 'tok. (That's what they call Tik Tok these days.) Contrast this to Gen X and Millennials, who thought it was uncool to look like you are trying, or even cared at all.
Not sure if he represents all Boomers, but Pre was a Boomer, and you could really see him struggle when he ran.
Those guys who played Pre in the movies weren't him.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
The only real machines were Aouita (115/119), Morceli, El G. and Rudisha/Kipketer.
Gen Z is much more authentic, and isn't embarrassed to be seen struggling. In fact, some of them are even playing it up for the 'tok. (That's what they call Tik Tok these days.) Contrast this to Gen X and Millennials, who thought it was uncool to look like you are trying, or even cared at all.
Not sure if he represents all Boomers, but Pre was a Boomer, and you could really see him struggle when he ran.
Those guys who played Pre in the movies weren't him.
Wait, are you saying all those youtube videos of track races from the 70s were staged?
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
Fisher has good form. Kiplimo and Cheptegei also look good. Jakob has a bit of a forward lean (though not as much as T Cheruiyot) but looks good. Kejelcha looks good. Hocker and N Young look bad. As to women, Chebet looks good (though I think she's doped to the gills). Kipyegon and Gidey as well. Ngetich is terrible
You receive a lot of hate on this website. Sometimes, you perhaps over-extend your inquiries, and come across as confrontational.
But REALLY, I DO THINK you’re asking a lot of the right questions. You’re forcing folks to reconsider, and analyze both in a new light and at a higher level.
I have personally wondered PLENTY of the same things you ask about, and it’s frustrating to see people immediately shutting you down without any meaningful dialogue.
Keep up the work, and keep shining the light on the dark, overlooked corners.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
You mean top MALE runners?
I humbly submit that Genzebe Dibaba has beautiful form. :)
I'm a fan of Keely too, and I don't suppose your mind is open to change, but I encourage you to rewatch the last 100 meters of the 800 final and ask yourself who had the best running form.
Fisher has good form. Kiplimo and Cheptegei also look good. Jakob has a bit of a forward lean (though not as much as T Cheruiyot) but looks good. Kejelcha looks good. Hocker and N Young look bad. As to women, Chebet looks good (though I think she's doped to the gills). Kipyegon and Gidey as well. Ngetich is terrible
Another one that, to me, always looks uncomfortable running is Sifan Hassan.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
I'm a fan of Keely too, and I don't suppose your mind is open to change, but I encourage you to rewatch the last 100 meters of the 800 final and ask yourself who had the best running form.
I don't think she lost form. She slowed. She started to drown in lactic acid in the last 30m. But when I see athletes finishing like they are running the anchor in a 4x100 relay I know I'm seeing doping.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
The only real machines were Aouita (115/119), Morceli, El G. and Rudisha/Kipketer.
I still think that Coe and Cram in full cry were beautiful to watch. El G was probably doped but I don't think I have seen a more graceful and apparently effortless distance runner. When you see someone run like that, through their form (and winning), it is truly inspiring. What I mostly see today does not evoke that. The times may be faster but it looks like many of them are trying out for cage-fighting. Unsurprisingly, we see more tattoos now.
Why is it virtually none of the top runners today have form like El G did, Coe, Ovett, Cram, Morceli, Rudisha and Kipketer? They looked like machines. Today's runners are all over the place and make it look like they are fighting the track and invisible opponents. The only runner I see who always has great running form is Hodgkinson.
You mean top MALE runners?
I humbly submit that Genzebe Dibaba has beautiful form. :)
You receive a lot of hate on this website. Sometimes, you perhaps over-extend your inquiries, and come across as confrontational.
But REALLY, I DO THINK you’re asking a lot of the right questions. You’re forcing folks to reconsider, and analyze both in a new light and at a higher level.
I have personally wondered PLENTY of the same things you ask about, and it’s frustrating to see people immediately shutting you down without any meaningful dialogue.
Keep up the work, and keep shining the light on the dark, overlooked corners.
You should be careful. You will attract a lot of hate mail saying things like this. But I'll keep trying to shine a light on dark overlooked corners.
Fisher has good form. Kiplimo and Cheptegei also look good. Jakob has a bit of a forward lean (though not as much as T Cheruiyot) but looks good. Kejelcha looks good. Hocker and N Young look bad. As to women, Chebet looks good (though I think she's doped to the gills). Kipyegon and Gidey as well. Ngetich is terrible
Another one that, to me, always looks uncomfortable running is Sifan Hassan.
Yes, she rocks and rolls all over the place. Almost more sideways movement than forward!
Obiri's exaggerated arm movements are also seriously distracting.