Chris Solinsky 3:46, German Fernandez DNF in Belgium; Robby Andrews 3:45 in Italy

SOLINSKY'S BACK BABY!!!

I thought he was/is training for the marathon? Is that changing?

yyy wrote:

He is getting there. 5 secs improvement.

That's actually pretty good; I would say its almost as good as Hasay's recent 1500. - It's starting to look like Sol is on a legit come back.

Up The Irons wrote:

I thought he was/is training for the marathon? Is that changing?

We updated the first post with results.Seeing Solinsky (and German) struggle the last few years has been a real bummer for me as a fan.

But when I saw this result the other day, I was like "isn't he training for a marathon?"

I think trying to feel good and fast again is fine. Do this, then a week off and start a marathon buildup, but isn't it kind of late?

This would indicate to me that Chicago is not in the cards. Chicago is 13 weeks out. New York is 16 weeks. Has he announced a marathon?

I guess instead of speculating I could just ask Schumacher but speculating is half the fun isn't it?

rojo wrote:

Seeing Solinsky (and German) struggle the last few years has been a real bummer for me as a fan.

But when I saw this result the other day, I was like "isn't he training for a marathon?"

I think trying to feel good and fast again is fine. Do this, then a week off and start a marathon buildup, but isn't it kind of late?

This would indicate to me that Chicago is not in the cards. Chicago is 13 weeks out. New York is 16 weeks. Has he announced a marathon?

I agree, it's rad to see him racing and improving, building confidence, but it's odd to see him racing 1500s when he's been talking about marathons.

Maybe he's going to target a spring marathon?

We highly recommend David Montis' Race Results Weekly Service.

http://www.raceresultsweekly.com/

On Monday, we always look through it to find results across the globe.

Here is another depressing one we found from a big-time US talent. Robby Andrews 3:45 for 1500 from Italy on July 8th. Hope that Gags and a return to a 'team' setting would suddenly resurrect him are dissipating. Looks like it's going to be a longer process than we hoped for as fans.

1500m:

1. Manuel OLMEDO, 1983, ESP, 3:37.84

2. Ryan GREGSON, 1990, AUS, 3:38.20

3. Jeff RISELEY, 1986, AUS, 3:38.41

4. Julian MATTHEWS, 1988, NZL, 3:38.88

5. Collis BIRMINGHAM, 1984, AUS, 3:39.21

6. Michael RUTT, 1987, USA, 3:40.46 PB

7. Alvaro RODRIGUEZ, 1987, ESP, 3:40.75

8. Andreas DIMITRAKIS, 1990, GRE, 3:40.91

9. Pat CASEY, 1990, USA, 3:41.24

10. Moh ABDIKADAR SHEIK ALI, 1993, ITA, 3:41.41

11. Carlos ALONSO GARCIA, 1989, ESP, 3:42.74

12. Ross MURRAY, 1990, GBR, 3:43.63

13. Mohamed Amine BELFARER, 1991, ALG, 3:44.05 PB

14. Soufiane EL KABBOURI, 1993, ITA, 3:45.71

15. Robby ANDREWS, 1991, USA, 3:45.91

16. Giovanni BELLINO, 1988, ITA, 3:46.14

17. Najibe Marco SALAMI, 1985, ITA, 3:49.37

18. Merihun CRESPI, 1988, ITA, 3:49.60

Daniel STOCKBERGER, 1988, USA, DNF

Surprisingly not stellar from Casey, but nice PR for the 800m specialist Rutt.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but Andrews seems to be trying hard and struggling aerobically even off of a moderate pace. He can't explode any more because he appears tired halfway into the race. Because of his raw speed deficit, I always figured he would struggle in world class 800m races which go out in 50 point and every body is running the last 100m in 12 seconds. You can't kick down anyone who has just as good a kick and you are spotting them 20 meters. I know that was going to happen, but at world relays he only went out in 53 ish and still did not have any pop in his legs. From what I recall, Gags is not a big high altitude guy, but that might be what Andrews needs to get his strength up.

How do collegains like Callahan get around Europe to do these races? Do they just pay for it out of pocket or is their school footing the bill?

amazing that gregson's still only 24 this year. This 3:38 follows up his recent near pr of 1:46. This 1500 time doesn't seem as indicative of his shape but we'll see if he gets into a fast one.

I just use flowtrack for results as they have all of then linked. Ironically it's free and Monty's isn't. I know you all don't get along but it seems a bit biased to promote multiple sites that make money off track meets live or race results. I'm pro supporting track, love Letsrun, love flotrack, tolerate runnerspace...the more the better and you all should get paid to improve our sport. If Letsrun offered a premium membership and broadcasted meets id pay for that.

He (Solinsky) is getting there. 5 secs improvement.

LetsRun.com Update

Here are the results from the race on Saturday

1500m:

Heat 1:

1. Mark Nouws, NED, 3:42.01

2. Tetsuya Yoroizaka, JPN, 3:42.21 PB

3. Kazuya Deguchi, JPN, 3:42.98 PB

4. Daiki Hirose, JPN, 3:43.23 PB

5. Masoto Kikuchi, JPN, 3:43.52 PB

6. Roy Van Eekelen (1995), NED, 3:43.69 PB

7. Kota Murayama, JPN, 3:43.85 PB

8. Hans Kristian Floystad, NOR, 3:44.54

9. Ikuto Yufu, JPN, 3:46.34

10. Chris

Solinsky

, USA, 3:46.55

11. Geoffrey Marrion, CABW, 3:47.16

12. Ryo Kiname, JPN, 3:47.33 PB

13. Hideyuki Tanaka, JPN, 3:47.84

14. Johan Hyden, SWE, 3:48.47

15. George Alex, USA, 3:48.57

16. Aritaka Kajiwara, JPN, 3:49.00 PB

17. Yuta Shitara, JPN, 3:49.28 PB

18. Morten Velde, NOR, 3:49.29

19. Keita Shitara, JPN, 3:54.69

Samir Youb, FRA, DNF

Heat 2:

1. Carsten Schlangen, GER, 3:38.85

2. Joe Stilin, USA, 3:39.47

3. Conseslus Kipruto (1994), KEN, 3:40.07

4. Andy Bayer, USA, 3:40.10

5. Peter Callahan, USA, 3:40.58

6. Andreas Bueno, DEN, 3:40.60

7. Jack Bolas, USA, 3:41.68

8. Ivan Lopez-Bilbao, CHI, 3:41.74

9. Robert Finnerty, USA, 3:42.16

10. Ross Proudfoot, CAN, 3:42.96

11. Johan Wallden, SWE, 3:43.19

12. Toshihiro Kenmotsu, JPN, 3:43.23 PB

13. Richard Peters, GBR, 3:45.60

14. Dan Stockberger, USA, 3:50.37

German Fernandez, USA, DNF

Adil Beryami, MAR, DNF

Harun Abda, USA, DNF

Juan Carlos Higuero, ESP, DNF

trackcoach wrote:

yyy wrote:

He is getting there. 5 secs improvement.

That's actually pretty good; I would say its almost as good as Hasay's recent 1500. - It's starting to look like Sol is on a legit come back.

No, this is nowhere even close to Hasay's time...

Hasay's time is 2 seconds off the A standard, Chris's is 11

I didn't realize Juan Carlos Higuero was still at it. Does anyone know why he fell off the face of the earth?

Callahan is out of eligibility. used his 5th year at UM right?

Casey has been racing alot, probably just tired. he just ran 3:52 or something right?

looking at that Sol race....JAPAN IS COMING IN THE 1500!!!

Up The Irons wrote:

it's odd to see him racing 1500s when he's been talking about marathons.

Not really. Kawauchi always does 1500m races before marathons. Maybe Chris is taking some inspiration from him, finally.

Do you have any specific "world class 800m races which go out in 50 point and every body is running the last 100m in 12 seconds" in mind? Even one specific race?

wtlld wrote:

How do collegains like Callahan get around Europe to do these races? Do they just pay for it out of pocket or is their school footing the bill?

Parents would be paying for this (not UNM).

Remember AJ Acosta thanking his parents for funding his European sojourn....certainly wasn't thanking U. Oregon.

Besides not within NCAA rules.

Does anyone know why German DNF'D?