I have to choose between these two, the race is 2 weeks. I don't want to do a time trial as one of the guys is much "better" in workouts than the other while the other guy only seems to preform well on race day.
What should each of them be able to run?
1:55 and 4:14
1:52 and 4:18
1:52 guy
The 1:52 guy could run close to 3:00, the 4:14 guy could probably run 3:03 or 3:04.
1:55 guy
wow, you must have a good supply of runners, to have to pick from these two just for one leg. I would suggest the 1:52 guy for the 800 and the 4:14 guy for the 1600 leg. which makes the most sense, but Im guessing the 1200 is the position you lack most at, it's a complete toss up, they could run the exact same time, their PRs are so close. if they both show up on race day as well then that has you beat too. I would seriously consider giving them a mock 1200 race against each other, whoever wants the spot most kinda deal. I would say they both could run the 1200 in around 3:07
without doing a mock race or trial, I'd go with the 4:14 guy
Is this a time trial or a championship style race?
I would go with the 1:52 guy for the 1200 and the 4:14 guy for the 1600 if it is a time trial.
Championship type race: reverse it, speed kills the final 600 meters.
well im assuming you have your other legs, and this is just for the 1200 (thats how it looks in your post)
a few things:
1. just based off of generalizations, i would think a guy moving down would be more consistent in an event than one moving up. the 1:52 guy might hit a wall and tie up the last lap, the 4:14 guy might not be as speedy, but he obviously is comparably capable and i think has a better chance of running well consistently.
2. both of them should be able to run 3:01 / 3:02 IF they run the race correctly. 90% of 1200 dmr runners under perform. have them aim to get out in 2:02ish, running evenly.
Thanks, this is exactly what I was thinking. I think the 1:52 guy would be a bigger risk, but he might be faster. I do have the other legs.
ehhhhhhhhhhhhh wrote:
well im assuming you have your other legs, and this is just for the 1200 (thats how it looks in your post)
a few things:
1. just based off of generalizations, i would think a guy moving down would be more consistent in an event than one moving up. the 1:52 guy might hit a wall and tie up the last lap, the 4:14 guy might not be as speedy, but he obviously is comparably capable and i think has a better chance of running well consistently.
2. both of them should be able to run 3:01 / 3:02 IF they run the race correctly. 90% of 1200 dmr runners under perform. have them aim to get out in 2:02ish, running evenly.
wowzaa wrote:
I have to choose between these two, the race is 2 weeks. I don't want to do a time trial as one of the guys is much "better" in workouts than the other while the other guy only seems to preform well on race day.
What should each of them be able to run?
1:55 and 4:14
1:52 and 4:18
Without knowing anything more about the runners...
The 1:55/4:14 guy could probably run about 3:04 (~3:02-3:06).
The 1:52/4:18 guy could probably run about 3:03 (~3:00-3:05).
So, if they are about the same or the 1:52/4:18 guy is very slightly better, I'd use the 4:14 guy as the anchor as that is an even bigger difference.
the difference i a 1:52 and a 1:55 is easily greater than 4:14 and 4:18. I would go with the 1:52 athlete although I will say they are still relatively comparable, hard to make the wrong choice with no other information.