Bayer to go after 3000 m collegiate record tonight

7:44 is about the same as a 3:55 mile, so maybe the very best milers in the NCAA have a shot at it.

and the ncaa indoor mile record is 3:55?

so they about the same. sounds like both the records are weak

skeptick wrote:

clarksonxc wrote:

I remember when Cragg and Willis traded the record back and forth. Those were the days!

Yeah, before foreigners killed NCAA track.

Not sure if serious...

Once again, Coach H is writing checks his athletes' asses can't cash.

At what point do they stop trusting what he says?

They're sort of the Rex Ryan/NY Jets of collegiate distance. A whole lot of bluster and early seasion hype.

TrackCoach wrote:

wejo wrote:

In case you are wondering the collegiate record is

7:38.59 by Alistair Cragg.

Us collegiate record 7:44.69 by Rupp.

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The NCAA record is about where it should be, but U.S. collegiate record is relatively soft. Any sub-4 miler LDR type has a legit shot at 7:44.69.

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Is this inside information??

When German ran 7:47, he ran the first mile of that 3k in 4:15, so he ran the last 1400m or so in 3:32 (7:34 pace). If they had hit 4:08, 4:09 first mile, German would have had the record.

Nope, has to be on a legal track. UW does not count.

joec9000 wrote:

When German ran 7:47, he ran the first mile of that 3k in 4:15, so he ran the last 1400m or so in 3:32 (7:34 pace). If they had hit 4:08, 4:09 first mile, German would have had the record.

The real story is MJ...

26 Jordan, Michael Southern Indiana 8:51.07

joec9000 wrote:

When German ran 7:47, he ran the first mile of that 3k in 4:15, so he ran the last 1400m or so in 3:32 (7:34 pace). If they had hit 4:08, 4:09 first mile, German would have had the record.

I think if they went out in 4:08-4:09, he would not have been able to close as fast.

In other words, if German had run 7:38, he would have run 7:38? Very informative. Thanks.

joec9000 wrote:

When German ran 7:47, he ran the first mile of that 3k in 4:15, so he ran the last 1400m or so in 3:32 (7:34 pace). If they had hit 4:08, 4:09 first mile, German would have had the record.

lol yes dude... all around hilarious. love your name.

SpaceJam wrote:

The real story is MJ...

26 Jordan, Michael Southern Indiana 8:51.07

I Was There wrote:

Bayer got put in a tough spot. The rabbit was like eight seconds slow at the mile mark, and the second rabbit never got into position to take the lead. .

Blaming your rabbits won't cut it. You run records with your head and your heart, NOT your mouth. The way to set records is to simply get after it. If you come up short then no one will begrudge the effort. Those who set records are the ones who have the courage to make the attempt, and also the courage to fail.

People who announce record attempts are dime-a-dozen. Those who actually follow through with their words are rare.

"There are two kinds of people in the world, my friend. Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig." - Blondie (aka Clint)

The link to this thread from the front page says "Bayer misses 3000m collegiate record."

Yeah, I missed it too when I was in college.

Anyone else here miss it?

Missed it by that much.

malmo wrote:

I Was There wrote:

Bayer got put in a tough spot. The rabbit was like eight seconds slow at the mile mark, and the second rabbit never got into position to take the lead. .

Blaming your rabbits won't cut it. You run records with your head and your heart, NOT your mouth. The way to set records is to simply get after it. If you come up short then no one will begrudge the effort. Those who set records are the ones who have the courage to make the attempt, and also the courage to fail.

People who announce record attempts are dime-a-dozen. Those who actually follow through with their words are rare.

"There are two kinds of people in the world, my friend. Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig." - Blondie (aka Clint)

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Bayer never announced he was going for the collegiate record. Student paper hyped it up.

Not An IU Guy wrote:

They're sort of the Rex Ryan/NY Jets of collegiate distance. A whole lot of bluster and early seasion hype.

That is only because of idiots like you that make comments about how they peak too early every year.

Second, what does it take for the people of Letsrun to respect Andy Bayer, Helmer, and the IU cross/track teams? All they have done the past two years is show that they can finish the season out strong. Back to back 7th place finishes at cross. Last year they got 3rd, 6th, and 10th at NCAAS in the 3K steeple. I don't understand what people don't get about the IU program. Honestly, just wait for outdoor, they will show everyone, again. Andy Bayer came off injury the latter half of the cross season and isn't even in good shape yet. These races are just tune ups, the newspaper and online articles blow things way out of proportion. You will see big things out of Bayer and IU in the future, just sit back and slow your frickin roll.

Thank you for the post "Coach" Chorney.

Olympic Trials 5k

1. Lagat

2. Rupp

3. BAYER, but won't have A-standard

This team will struggle next year with key seniors and 5th year gift from Cornell graduating. I predict now that Wisconsin will perfect score at Conference.