Cristian Soratos thinks he is going to beat the King in the Mile

Hadened wrote:

I think Santos will win tomorrow.

But does anyone think he has cashed in his chips for indoors? It seems like based on what I've seen and read about him, that he has put too much mental and physical effort into this winter. Like running a mile time trial in early January, doing that long and intense workout that was on flotrack, and trying to "prove" himself at the husky invite and now at indoor nationals.

Santos? Really?

Soratos, sorry. The point still stands.

I hope Soratos wins, just because I love the underdog story. Having said that, it's going to be hell of a race no matter who wins and I can't wait to see it.

Gregorek for the W.

Hadened wrote:

I think Santos will win tomorrow.

But does anyone think he has cashed in his chips for indoors? It seems like based on what I've seen and read about him, that he has put too much mental and physical effort into this winter. Like running a mile time trial in early January, doing that long and intense workout that was on flotrack, and trying to "prove" himself at the husky invite and now at indoor nationals.

Being a high altitude smaller school MSU might be following the best strategy for recruiting and maximizing their strengths instead of competing with big budget schools at sea level and good weather. Train hard all summer getting in good mileage at high altitute over mountain trails will result in hopefully NCAA top 15 finishes. Carry this mileage over to indoor with a good fast indoor track which will hopefully lead to high finishes at NCAA indoor. Hope for the best outdoor.

Wealthburg wrote:

Gregorek for the W.

If it's a slow race, keep an eye on Keffri Neal.

lexburg wrote:

Wealthburg wrote:

Gregorek for the W.

If it's a slow race, keep an eye on Keffri Neal.

....Is that a joke? Neal and Cheserek had identical finish times (Ches: 3:58.69 Neal: 3:58.99) yet Ches closed in 26 seconds whereas Neal was dragged along to a 29 second last lap. After those prelims I feel fairly certain that it's going to end up being a quick time, definitely sub-4. Unless they jog along at like 4:08 pace the whole way Neal's 800m speed won't matter. Strength is the most important aspect of being able to kick in a sub-4 race and there are six guys with faster mile SB's than Neal going into the final.

I can't believe you guys want this man to win:

http://www.letsrun.com/photos/2015/ncaa-day-indoor1/imagepages/image169.php

Soratos is 3:53-54 strong, no doubt. Yet, King Ches can accelerate faster than anyone else and will favor a sit and kick strategy over the final 250m.

Only way I see Soratos winning would be to take the piss out of the field with something like this:

400: 59x

400: 59x

400: 58x

400: 57x

3:53-54x

I think he could pull off something like this if he woke up on the right side of bed with legs feeling sprightly. This likely won't be the case given yesterdays 3:57x, and the fact that pre-race nerves usually result in lousy sleep.

But who knows - the guy is in monster shape.

Anyone know what his last 400m or 200m was in the UW 3:55 mile race?

Listen, Soratos has to be able to cover Cheserek's burst from 200m out... I think Soratos has higher top-end speed than King Ches, but that gap that Ches can create in a matter of 40m needs to be covered... if I were Soratos, I would strike first. Soratos has that amazing energy and quickness, and he needs to use it.

Soratos, 3:59.20

Ches, 3:59.97

god those unis are horrific. looks like the MS folks picked up some sale rack Under Armor football gear and slapped an iron-on logo on it.

Rudiger wrote:

I can't believe you guys want this man to win:

http://www.letsrun.com/photos/2015/ncaa-day-indoor1/imagepages/image169.php

GR wrote:

Soratos, 3:59.20

Ches, 3:59.97

If it's that slow, Cheserek will win for sure.

Soratos' stride is silky smooth and fun to watch. The ESPN article said he has 49 second 400 speed. If he isn't too tired from the prelims, I like his chances against Cheserek.

olgd4minmint wrote:

Soratos is 3:53-54 strong, no doubt. Yet, King Ches can accelerate faster than anyone else and will favor a sit and kick strategy over the final 250m.

Only way I see Soratos winning would be to take the piss out of the field with something like this:

400: 59x

400: 59x

400: 58x

400: 57x

3:53-54x

I think he could pull off something like this if he woke up on the right side of bed with legs feeling sprightly. This likely won't be the case given yesterdays 3:57x, and the fact that pre-race nerves usually result in lousy sleep.

But who knows - the guy is in monster shape.

Anyone know what his last 400m or 200m was in the UW 3:55 mile race?

His second to last 300m split was 45 low, he closed in 44 after that with a 28 last 200m and a 11 - 12 second final 100m. Watching the race it seemed as though he was staying right on 45 second 300 pace until turning on the burners with 100m to go.

CS looked like the real deal yesterday, nice and controlled the whole time. I do think EC can accelerate faster, but I also think they are both pretty similar as far as top end speed. If it's CS and EC together with 400m to go; I think it would be the smartest move to just start a hard kick from there. Should be a really good race.

Wealthburg wrote:

Gregorek for the W.

He did look very smooth covering Cheserek's move and taking second in the heat.

Cheserek might be a bit fatigued. Soratos might have to take the pace from a long way out for second day in a row. Based on the heats, I like Gregorek as a realistic choice number 3 (at least).

Yea so what happened to Soratos?

oh please wrote:

Yea so what happened to Soratos?

Oh, Soratos, great championship racer that he is, thought at 26 second 200 in middle of the race was the way to go. Meanwhile, true championship racer Cheserek said "thanks for the ride bro."

oh please wrote:

Yea so what happened to Soratos?

He ran a good race and got beat by someone who drafted off of him until 150m to go.

He probably could have outkicked Edward off of a slow pace, but is not good enough to run away from him.