Solinsky wins 3,000 meters at Virginia Tech

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  • DMVarea
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 4:36pm CST
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    Solinsky won the 3,000 by 4 seconds in 8:21 at Virginia Tech today. If anyone was there, it'd be interesting to know how he looked. Results below:

    1 Chris Solinsky Unattached 8:21.64
    2 Blake Udland JR Duke 8:25.42
    3 Aaron Liberatore SO Duke 8:28.77
    4 Nathaniel Hermsmeier JR William and Mary 8:30.00
    5 Trevor Sleight SO William and Mary 8:30.55
    6 Harrison Toney JR Roanoke 8:31.42
    7 Faris Sakallah Unattached 8:31.45
    8 AJ Tucker SO William and Mary 8:41.29
    9 Ryan Thompson FR William and Mary 8:47.95
    10 Eddie Merenda JR Duke 9:07.52
    11 Jacob Sears SO William and Mary 9:09.53
    12 Alex Boseman FR UNC-Wilmington 9:15.73
    13 Adam Gartrell FR UNC-Wilmington 9:29.12
  • baconn
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 4:42pm CST
    re: DMVarea
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    Are you sure he didn't just pace his athletes then kick like crazy?
  • Hayduke
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    5 years ago 02/21/2015 4:45pm CST
    re: DMVarea
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    DMVarea wrote:

    Solinsky won the 3,000 by 4 seconds in 8:21 at Virginia Tech today. If anyone was there, it'd be interesting to know how he looked. Results below:

    1 Chris Solinsky Unattached 8:21.64
    2 Blake Udland JR Duke 8:25.42
    3 Aaron Liberatore SO Duke 8:28.77
    4 Nathaniel Hermsmeier JR William and Mary 8:30.00
    5 Trevor Sleight SO William and Mary 8:30.55
    6 Harrison Toney JR Roanoke 8:31.42
    7 Faris Sakallah Unattached 8:31.45
    8 AJ Tucker SO William and Mary 8:41.29
    9 Ryan Thompson FR William and Mary 8:47.95
    10 Eddie Merenda JR Duke 9:07.52
    11 Jacob Sears SO William and Mary 9:09.53
    12 Alex Boseman FR UNC-Wilmington 9:15.73
    13 Adam Gartrell FR UNC-Wilmington 9:29.12


    Watch out Galen! A real man is running hard..... oh wait.... Rupp is an Olympic medalist and Solinsky is a washed up chump.
  • kjdjl
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 5:48pm CST
    re: DMVarea
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    Listen, to be within a minute of the fastest man over 40 for this event is commendable for a dude with a torn hamstring. Kudos.
  • rupptastic
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 7:23pm CST
    re: Hayduke
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    Solinsky was a Footlocker Champion, won multiple NCAA Championships, and had a stellar pro career from 2008-2011. However, Rupp has the Olympic Medal and the American Record(s). Both fine runners. I hope Solinsky is still enjoying running post-pro career.
  • coach comments nicely
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 7:50pm CST
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    According to his twitter he ran a marathon in practice.
    "Sooo....I just ran a marathon.....my first one.....in practice. Guess I can check that off my list......sleep mode engaged."
    and in reply to Chris Derrick's comment about it only counting as 22 miles (a la Badger miles)
    "@CDerrickRun I'm pretty sure it actually comes to 21 since 2:30 is 21, I'm guessing 2:40 would be 22."

    This guy is in shape. This was most likely a tune up for his half marathon coming up.
  • Guppy
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    5 years ago 02/21/2015 7:51pm CST
    re: rupptastic
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    rupptastic wrote:

    Solinsky was a Footlocker Champion, won multiple NCAA Championships, and had a stellar pro career from 2008-2011. However, Rupp has the Olympic Medal and the American Record(s). Both fine runners. I hope Solinsky is still enjoying running post-pro career.

    Is Solinsky officially done with his career? I was hoping we'd still see a comeback. Even if not, he was one of the most exciting runners to watch, even in high school. I have total respect for the guy.
  • nullset
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 8:19pm CST
    re: Guppy
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    Someone needs to set up a matchup between Solinsky, Symmonds and Webb over 3000.
  • uh still a pro
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 10:36pm CST
    re: rupptastic
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    you realize he's racing the NYC HM next month right?

    rupptastic wrote:

    Solinsky was a Footlocker Champion, won multiple NCAA Championships, and had a stellar pro career from 2008-2011. However, Rupp has the Olympic Medal and the American Record(s). Both fine runners. I hope Solinsky is still enjoying running post-pro career.
  • get real
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 10:44pm CST
    re: rupptastic
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    rupptastic wrote:

    Solinsky was a Footlocker Champion, won multiple NCAA Championships, and had a stellar pro career from 2008-2011. However, Rupp has the Olympic Medal and the American Record(s). Both fine runners. I hope Solinsky is still enjoying running post-pro career.

    Solinsky is one of the greatest runners of all time. He is MR. CONSISTENCY and should be receiving a pension from Nike for the rest of his life. I would keep paying him.

    He never had a bad race and won every race that has ever mattered.

    Solinsky is legit.
  • .realist.
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 11:22pm CST
    re: get real
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    You obviously did not see his final NCAA cross country debacle.
  • amphibious baby
    5 years ago 02/21/2015 11:49pm CST
    re: Hayduke
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    Hayduke wrote:

    DMVarea wrote:

    Solinsky won the 3,000 by 4 seconds in 8:21 at Virginia Tech today. If anyone was there, it'd be interesting to know how he looked. Results below:

    1 Chris Solinsky Unattached 8:21.64
    2 Blake Udland JR Duke 8:25.42
    3 Aaron Liberatore SO Duke 8:28.77
    4 Nathaniel Hermsmeier JR William and Mary 8:30.00
    5 Trevor Sleight SO William and Mary 8:30.55
    6 Harrison Toney JR Roanoke 8:31.42
    7 Faris Sakallah Unattached 8:31.45
    8 AJ Tucker SO William and Mary 8:41.29
    9 Ryan Thompson FR William and Mary 8:47.95
    10 Eddie Merenda JR Duke 9:07.52
    11 Jacob Sears SO William and Mary 9:09.53
    12 Alex Boseman FR UNC-Wilmington 9:15.73
    13 Adam Gartrell FR UNC-Wilmington 9:29.12


    Watch out Galen! A real man is running hard..... oh wait.... Rupp is an Olympic medalist and Solinsky is a washed up chump.


    Hatehatehatehatehate
  • get real
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 6:54am CST
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    .realist. wrote:

    You obviously did not see his final NCAA cross country debacle.

    Yawn. NCAA Cross Country is every year. Yawn, it is meaningless. Solinsky is white so he is superior and deserves a Nike Sponsorship. You know I am right.
  • PACE Race
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 8:02am CST
    re: baconn
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    baconn wrote:

    Are you sure he didn't just pace his athletes then kick like crazy?

    Definitely didn't kick like crazy. According to Flash Results, last lap was only a 32...probably just pacing.

    http://flashresults.com/2015_Meets/Indoor/02-20_VTChallenge/026-1-01.htm
  • wm runnr
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 8:47am CST
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    chris was just pacing. goal was to get a few guys around 8:20 but we're in a heavy training block so we just didn't have it at the last k. mark my words-- chris is ready to goo. (and so is wm distance)
  • Hayduke
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    5 years ago 02/22/2015 9:52am CST
    re: amphibious baby
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    i actually like solinsky. i like rupp as well. this was more of a final smug stamp on all the non related comparisons of folk who like solinsky and hate rupp based solely on their physical appearance. in the end yes they both had their moments, but the man who is the best runner is rupp. always was and always will be.
  • not a wm runner
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 9:53am CST
    re: wm runnr
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    wm runnr wrote:

    chris was just pacing. goal was to get a few guys around 8:20 but we're in a heavy training block so we just didn't have it at the last k. mark my words-- chris is ready to goo. (and so is wm distance)

    Trust me, we don't care if WM distance is ready to go.
  • amphibious baby
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 11:00am CST
    re: Hayduke
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    Hayduke wrote:

    i actually like solinsky. i like rupp as well. this was more of a final smug stamp on all the non related comparisons of folk who like solinsky and hate rupp based solely on their physical appearance. in the end yes they both had their moments, but the man who is the best runner is rupp. always was and always will be.

    No brother, you are a hater.
  • Skeptic/Sceptic
    5 years ago 02/22/2015 11:21am CST
    re: not a wm runner
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    You don't--but for others, it's nice to see someone taking pride in his program.
    not a wm runner wrote:

    wm runnr wrote:

    chris was just pacing. goal was to get a few guys around 8:20 but we're in a heavy training block so we just didn't have it at the last k. mark my words-- chris is ready to goo. (and so is wm distance)

    Trust me, we don't care if WM distance is ready to go.
  • Hayduke
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    5 years ago 02/22/2015 11:28am CST
    re: amphibious baby
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    amphibious baby wrote:

    Hayduke wrote:

    i actually like solinsky. i like rupp as well. this was more of a final smug stamp on all the non related comparisons of folk who like solinsky and hate rupp based solely on their physical appearance. in the end yes they both had their moments, but the man who is the best runner is rupp. always was and always will be.

    No brother, you are a hater.


    dont hate the playa hate the game.