Which runner would have an easier path to set an age group record:
1. a runner of Henry's type. Prior record holder, tons of talent but fell off and hasn't trained for years and years and yers, hit rock botton and is now making a comeback; or
2. 30 something who has talent but never ran before.
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I'd say the guy that has been there before. No science behind that, just my gut. Getting BACK in shape sucks like few things in life, but at least you have a bit of a roadmap to get there. Of course, depends upon the talent level of the younger guy--if he's just ridiculously good, he'll have it easier. But if he's borderline, I'd say the chances of him reaching his full potential on the first try aren't necessarily as good as a guy who knows what elite looks like.
gamecock wrote:
I'd say the guy that has been there before. No science behind that, just my gut.
And the last time I checked there are more nerve endings in my gut than there are in my brain!
Based upon Henry's thread, I'd go with the inexperienced guy.