will fernando Cabada ever run 2:12 again?

by his own admission he took too much time off after that but he raced a ton on the roads while also doing some good track races all the while still doing what college races he had left.

He ran ok at the 25K but hasnt done so hot lately but hes moved twice and changed coaches also. He'll be fine. Looking at that a lot of guys had off days also.

so he has committed to worlds this year, right? anyone know when that marathon is?

He was listed on the marathon contingent for Osaka, at least in the original USATF release.

Sell says he was around 40th place at three miles. Moved well after that.

he should focus on his training more and on his hair less.

WTF, do you know ANYTHING about his training, workouts, injuries, etc.? You are NOT his coach or a close friend, are you? Not every runner can run a PR everytime they step onto the course, especially when you are as good as Cabada is. Is he the best the US has, No. Is he even a top 5 US marathoner....maybe, maybe not. BUT, he is on his way to achiving so. Get off the guys back man!

I know Cabada visits this site often (by his own admissions), but I'm glad he doesn't pay much attention to it. If every runner tried to live up to the expcetions of letsrun, it would make for some very sad results!

acheiving not achiving

There is a difference between having a bad race and running a 30 minute 10k when you are a 2:12 guy with a sub 29 PR. I'm not saying he won't ever run fast because that's just dumb, but obviously he is in some sort of funk right now. Either that, or he was just jogging Peach Tree which doesn't make a lot of sense. Either way, I hope he runs well at Worlds (if he runs).

don't get me wrong, I would love for him to finish top 10 at worlds, it just seems like he's been off for a quite a while now. I'm wishing him the best and hope he peaks perfectly. And it is a good point about alot of guys had very off days today (see clint verran).

-- Fernando Cabada Reebok DNF

Men 10000 Meter Run

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World: W 26:17.53 8/26/2005 Kenenisa Bekele, ETH

American: A 27:13.98 5/4/2001 Meb Keflezighi, Nike

Meet: M 27:36.49 7/9/2004 Mebrahtom Keflizighi, Nike

Name Year Team Finals

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1 Abdi Abdirahman Nike 28:13.51

2 Galen Rupp Oregon 28:23.31

3 Dathan Ritzenhein Nike 28:31.88

4 Alan Culpepper Nike 28:34.01

5 Jorge Torres Reebok 28:36.85

6 Jason Hartmann Boulder Perf 28:46.76

7 Ryan Hall Asics 28:51.77

8 Ryan Shay Saucony 28:54.34

9 Tim Nelson unattached 28:55.85

10 Daniel Browne unattached 29:02.98

11 Edwardo Torres Reebok 29:06.18

12 Matthew Gonzales Nike 29:09.01

13 Fasil Bizuneh New Balance 29:13.61

14 Sean Quigley La Salle University 29:33.56

15 Patrick Gildea New York A C 29:38.32

16 Sergio Reyes Asics Aggies 29:57.10

17 Jeremy Johnson unattached 30:03.10

18 Jeffrey Gaudette unattached 30:35.10

19 Jeffrey Powers unattached 32:25.94

-- Steve Sundell unattached DNF

-- Joshua McDougal Liberty DNF

-- Matthew Downin New Balance DNF

-- Fernando Cabada Reebok DNF

-- Edward Moran Nike DNS

-- Josh Rohatinsky unattached DNS

So its official, Fernando Cabada sucks and he will stay here forever!

The guy changed to a new coach and new program. He has been working his ass off lately, he will be fine. He will do well at Worlds.

I remember last year before his first marathon. Everyone ragged him for his poor showing at the USA 5k in Sept and his horrible horrible showing at the World Road Racing Championships in October (not even 5 miunute pace). Then in December he runs 2:12. He will do well at Worlds!

why did he change coaches? seems like he was doing perfect where he was

Actually he wasn't! It had nothing to do with "COACHING" it was about having someone to train with. Before his first marathon he trained with Fasil, once Fasil left in November, Cabada was all alone. After his marathon, it was all down hill from there. Never did well in a race til the USA 25k!

If you want to mention college running days, Corey Duquette was the guy who got him in shape. They were killing eachother in workouts. SCOTT SIMMONS DIDN'T Make Cabada, Cabada made SIMMONS! Fasil came cause of Cabada, not for the coach.

have you ever thought he may just be tired from marathon training?

achieving not acheiving

Ok, you are either Cabada or someone from Team Indiana Elite. Because those are words out of Cabada's cocky mouth. Yes, Simmons was made by Cabada, even though he has won four cross country national titles with out Cabada. Oh, and Duquette was a huge stud before Simmons; just like the Tighes. Good call. Simmons is nothing without Cabada. Wait, I think we just figured out it is the other way around. Cabada got booted from everywhere he has ever been.

That's not too bad for Sell. Remember he is looking toward trials for the Marathon. A sub 29 still means a guy like him may still be on his game plan.

thechamelion wrote:

i'm sure brian sell was pretty dissapointed too

[quote]otter wrote:

That's not too bad for Sell. Remember he is looking toward trials for the Marathon. A sub 29 still means a guy like him may still be on his game plan.

[quote]thechamelion wrote:

exactly. sub 29 at Peachtree is a great race. Sell is on track.