From:
http://www.iaaf.org/news/preview/tadese-going-for-world-record-in-prague-but-l
"I am well prepared for this race,” said Tadese. “I will try to break the world record. But the weather could be decisive.”
He'll face a stacked field that includes 4 other sub-60 guys as well as LRC's favorite Eriteran in his half-marathon debut, Teklemariam Medhin.
You can watch it here.
How many pacemakers for this
He already has the world record for the half marathon, doesn't he? What is the time to beat?
58:23
Isn't Saturday April 6th?
I suspect Tadese's best races in the half are behind him.
TrackCoach wrote:
I suspect Tadese's best races in the half are behind him.
This is correct. He is past his prime now.
Anticompliment wrote:
58:23
If he runs under this time I will send him a 13.1 sticker for his car.
opinionated guy wrote:
Anticompliment wrote:58:23
If he runs under this time I will send him a 13.1 sticker for his car.
If he can run under 58:23, what's he need a car for? :)
In before Flotrack buys/strong-arms the exclusive broadcasting rights.
TrackCoach wrote:
I suspect Tadese's best races in the half are behind him.
I think he still has a chance. Remember he ran a 58:30 in 2011.
Zersenay Tadese will not even win the race in Prague, never mind the fact that he will not get under 60
Czech TV used to broadcast on the internet only for Czech viewers, i.e. those having Czech IP. Maybe it varies depending on whether they have the rights to broadcast it internationally or not, I'm not sure. However, be prepared for that possibility.
This is the permanent link for the national sport channel where it will be broadcasted. You can try if it works.
http://www.ceskatelevize.cz/sport/zive-vysilani/
By the way, the conditions are bad - cold and windy; this year is the longest winter in central Europe in the last 100 years or something like that, so he is likely not going to break the record.
It should have finished a couple hours ago. Results?
Oh, it's Sunday April 6. 21 hours til start time.
wtfunny wrote:
If he can run under 58:23, what's he need a car for? :)
Well played. You took a lame joke and actually made it somewhat digestible.
I don't even know whos running. Joyce chepkirui not defend her title.
race starts in an hour. guess it will be a late night for me. i hope they start at 4:50 pace so i can just go to bed knowing i won't miss anything good
7 mins to start and no feed.....