I didn't get the chance to watch the race. Looking at the splits, Meb was matching things perfectly for the first 35k. He just cratered and lost 2:19 on the lead over the next 5k before losing another 1:06 in the final 2k. Such a sudden drop in pace seems like it would be more fueling than anything as people usually implode more gradually. Anyone know what happened? Just a horrible bonk?
Apparently had to poo?
he had to throw up a handful of times in the last few miles
He threw up 5 times according to the other threads on the subject.
Yes, I can confirm Meb had to stop five times after 35k to throw up. He said that Desisa moved at 35k and he tried to respond to the move as he was trying to drink. He said the added stress of the surge was too much and that he had to stop and throw up as a result. This happened several more times over the course of the race.
Meb? wrote:
I didn't get the chance to watch the race. Looking at the splits, Meb was matching things perfectly for the first 35k. He just cratered and lost 2:19 on the lead over the next 5k before losing another 1:06 in the final 2k. Such a sudden drop in pace seems like it would be more fueling than anything as people usually implode more gradually.
They usually implode "gradually"? I've never seen gradual implosions in marathons. Implosions in marathons are always abrupt. Having "been there done that" implosions aren't very fun.
malmo wrote:
implosions aren't very fun.
Permission to print that on a big sign and hold it up at the 23 mile point of London next week?
Limey UK Runner wrote:
malmo wrote:implosions aren't very fun.
Permission to print that on a big sign and hold it up at the 23 mile point of London next week?
LOL. I don't know that throwing insult on top of injury is a good idea. Your call....