better at peaking. simple as that.
better at peaking. simple as that.
I could not believe what was happening those last three laps!...Ritz had me out of my seat cheering and screaming....great day for American Distance running....what a proformance my RITZ! WOW!
With such amazing results after only a few months of training, this begs the question: what the hell was brad hudson doing with ritz all this time?
His 13:16 was from 2006, it wasn't in 3-4 months, it was 3 years of Marathon mileage. AlSal just got him on the track and got him doing true speedwork, something the African runners have been doing for years. WAY TO GO RITZ!!!!
I would hardly call .03 never in doubt. Agree American sprinters are very cocky and I don't mind seeing them put in there place but I don't like to see what Bolt did as it makes him just another punk sprinter with an attitude instead of the fun loving sprinter that he seemingly was.
Yes, yes, I'm sure you just HATE being the cynic. After all, Ritz has never shown this kind of potential before.http://www2.iaaf.org/WXC01/News/getnews.asp?Code=3409
Manchestra wrote:
I hate to be the cynic here, but honestly guys, you really think just changing training location and coaching will affect a 20 second PR in a mere three to four months?
Well, at least we know now that Alan should be back on form next season...
ANY other athlete in the race with that kind of improvement and we would all be howling about something else...DRUGS.
Manchestra wrote:
I hate to be the cynic here, but honestly guys, you really think just changing training location and coaching will affect a 20 second PR in a mere three to four months?
Well, at least we know now that Alan should be back on form next season...
ANY other athlete in the race with that kind of improvement and we would all be howling about something else...DRUGS.
Yes, it can make all the difference in the world.
Why don't you actually try listening to Dathan's own words.
You know, seek out an interview and read it, watch it, listen to it.
He's already said that Alberto turned around his running; made it fun again.
Part of the game is mental, duh, y'know.
Alberto got Ritz head and heart right again in regards to training and running.
Also, some runners respond more quickly to a change in training than others.
There are two new factors in Ritz's life. 1). a massive 5,000m PB and shattering of the American Record. 2). And a new coach. I guess the second one is a mere detail.
--Not.
I don't think a few months of training with another coach is going to do much. Now a new coach could help with the mental side I guess. Something new that gets you motivated and excited again about running. That usually gets you some spark back and maybe that's what ritz needed. But I don't think it was just Salazars training. Hudson had lots to do with this.
bbb wrote:
I would hardly call .03 never in doubt. Agree American sprinters are very cocky and I don't mind seeing them put in there place but I don't like to see what Bolt did as it makes him just another punk sprinter with an attitude instead of the fun loving sprinter that he seemingly was.
You're a idiot. Spearmon and Bolt are friends, he said so himself. It was obvious that everyone approached the relay as a fun diversion.
Look at Spearmon's face when Bolt does it -- they both were having fun. And it made the race even more entertaining to watch.
No you suck it wrote:
Ritz has lived in OREGON for sometime.
Oregon Food, Air, and Water, baby.
Not to mention NIKE support.
That was Swiss food, air and water. He was racing in Zuerich.
Doesn't matter where you train, it's where you're from that counts.
So, where would Lagat have placed?
Imagine Ritz passing Lagat to get the record. You think the board is crazy now.
W. Olverine wrote:
No you suck it wrote:Ritz has lived in OREGON for sometime.
Oregon Food, Air, and Water, baby.
Not to mention NIKE support.
That was Swiss food, air and water. He was racing in Zuerich.
Doesn't matter where you train, it's where you're from that counts.
Actually it matters more where you train, than where you are from.
Learn a little about training. Where you have lived the last 2-4 years is more important, with the exception of those born at altitude, and running to school at age 5.
What Ritz got by running in Eugene, is one of the few places with lots of non pavement running trails, and the small town life style he enjoys.
Besides, he's American, so it is a happy day for us all.
Ok, whatever you say. Nice grammer by the way, it makes you the idiot. Just to clear it up for you it should be your an idiot not a idiot.
Ok, whatever you say. Nice grammer by the way, it makes you the idiot. Just to clear it up for you it should be your an idiot not a idiot.
Ok, whatever you say. Nice grammer by the way, it makes you the idiot. Just to clear it up for you it should be your an idiot not a idiot.
bbb wrote:
Ok, whatever you say. Nice grammer by the way, it makes you the idiot. Just to clear it up for you it should be your an idiot not a idiot.
Amazing. Nice try though.
bbb wrote:
Ok, whatever you say. Nice grammer by the way, it makes you the idiot. Just to clear it up for you it should be your an idiot not a idiot.
Are you intentionally spelling it "your"? Because that'd be funny if you weren't.
Please tell me that was farcical
grammer? your? Good stuff if you were trying to be funny.
If not, then ouch!
Manchestra wrote:
I hate to be the cynic here, but honestly guys, you really think just changing training location and coaching will affect a 20 second PR in a mere three to four months?
Well, at least we know now that Alan should be back on form next season...
ANY other athlete in the race with that kind of improvement and we would all be howling about something else...DRUGS.
What a stupid thing to say.
First, there are all kinds of perfectly legitimate things that can cause a 20-second PR for 5,000 meters, including an improvement in racing fitness over several months of training.
Second, as far as I know, this was the first time that Dathan has even run a 5,000 in about two years, during which time he also set significant PRs at 10,000 meters, half-marathon, and marathon. So it's a 20-second improvement over a period of two years, not three or four months, for a runner in his mid-20s whose earlier years were largely lost to or interrupted by injuries, and who is only dropping down to a shorter distance after years of racing longer distances.
Third, it is not true that we would all be howling if some other guy ran a huge PR. African runners often show up in big races and set massive PRs. Typically, their history shows that they simply haven't run in any time-trial races at those distances before, or haven't run those distances in a long time or under favorable conditions.