very last name on the entry list. interesting to see him go this far up in distance
Looks like the Webb stalkers are baaaack...!
Maybe Alan has seen the light? 100 mile weeks & 10 mile tempo runs?
I bet he already dropped. Why doesnt his name have a Bib number next to it?
it's probably for the potential prize money - he's a dad now
He's a registered bandit.
Webb running 100 miles weeks will solve everything -- for any potential Webb competitor, 1500 - 10000m.
Alan Webb needs to be running 35 mile weeks, with 2-3 speed workouts per week if he EVER wants to run under 3:50 for the mile. The mile is an anaerobic race which requires tons of 200 and 400 meter repeats and absolutely no long runs.
Who runs faster: Webb or Solinsky?
He's 29 now though, the 5k is more realistic for him to be competitive at.
yeah, that happened to el g and ovett.
Hi Barrett!
Art Vandilay wrote:
Who runs faster: Webb or Solinsky?
awesome question
Tommy Neal sure has come a long way since his college days:
Event 32 Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase Open
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Track: T 8:21.48 6/2/1995 Jim Svenoy, Texas-El Paso
Sea Ray: M 8:23.28 1998 Mark Croaghan, adidas
NCAA Region: R 9:12.00
Name Year School Finals
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1 Ryan Desgrange E Michigan 9:25.20
2 Tommy Neal SW Missouri St 9:26.70
3 Jc Chirgwin Morehead St 9:29.83
4 Paul Pobursky E Michigan 9:31.77
5 Levi Sybert Middle Tn St 9:32.53
6 Andrew Lafrenz Georgia 9:32.72
7 Josh Carroll Middle Tn St 9:42.99
8 Anthony Mcgary Middle Tn St 9:45.57
9 Josh Sheets Morehead St 9:47.66
10 Jason Prowant Grand Valley 9:51.70
11 Emory Mort Cornell 9:53.68
12 Brian Boyett Georgia 9:59.15
It's early October & Webb is doing what is needed. High mileage- only 10 mpw less than Ritz. Plus a little longer distance racing.
Wouldn't it be cool if by 2016, in shocking news that the LRC message board never recovers from, Alan Webb qualifies for the American Olympic Trials in...(drumroll)....the marathon, to race Hall and Ritz!
Sciatica Road wrote:
Wouldn't it be cool if by 2016, in shocking news that the LRC message board never recovers from, Alan Webb qualifies for the American Olympic Trials in...(drumroll)....the marathon, to race Hall and Ritz!
And then, a classic LRC meltdown ensues when he squeaks in for the third qualifying spot, and Hall, Ritz and Webb run the 2016 Oly Marathon!
I ran the 800 several hours after this race. My teammate was in the race and one of the top finishers. If I recall correctly, it was raining pretty hard and people were slipping into the pit left and right. The pace was real slow and the top 3 were around :60 for the last lap, which is unheard of for college steeple races. They all probably could have gone 10 seconds faster in ideal conditions. Please don't judge Tommy on this race alone.
Sea Ray Competitor wrote:
Tommy Neal sure has come a long way since his college days:
Event 32 Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase Open
================================================================
Track: T 8:21.48 6/2/1995 Jim Svenoy, Texas-El Paso
Sea Ray: M 8:23.28 1998 Mark Croaghan, adidas
NCAA Region: R 9:12.00
Name Year School Finals
================================================================
1 Ryan Desgrange E Michigan 9:25.20
2 Tommy Neal SW Missouri St 9:26.70
3 Jc Chirgwin Morehead St 9:29.83
4 Paul Pobursky E Michigan 9:31.77
5 Levi Sybert Middle Tn St 9:32.53
6 Andrew Lafrenz Georgia 9:32.72
7 Josh Carroll Middle Tn St 9:42.99
8 Anthony Mcgary Middle Tn St 9:45.57
9 Josh Sheets Morehead St 9:47.66
10 Jason Prowant Grand Valley 9:51.70
11 Emory Mort Cornell 9:53.68
12 Brian Boyett Georgia 9:59.15
Time predictions anyone?
Based on the limited data we have, I'm going with a relaxed 48:10.
Jason C wrote:
Time predictions anyone?
Based on the limited data we have, I'm going with a relaxed 48:10.
I think he will break 65 mins