Does it seem odd that some elite runners openly share their workouts on Strava for all the competition to see? Whatever happened to playing your cards close to your vest? Or, of being low key?
Does it seem odd that some elite runners openly share their workouts on Strava for all the competition to see? Whatever happened to playing your cards close to your vest? Or, of being low key?
why would it matter?
Which elite runners are sharing their workouts on Strava?
No.
Strava's data isn't the least bit accurate anyway, so, why would you take any of it seriously?
Bottom line is the all the graphs and PR's are pretty things to click on that were created using junky data. The best compliment you can give it is it's a video game for athletes of all kinds.
No. How else can we validate a 4-miler run in 16:04?
here's the thing:i have access to some elite runner's strava data. i see their mileage and their workouts. this, in my experience, shows me how simply elites train. they just run their workouts at a pace i cannot fathom and do lots of good miles. watch nick arciniaga on strava. his workouts and daily running is so modest it's amazing that he can run the times he does. it doesn't look impressive, he's just hyper-talented. i don't know how he eats, rests, sleeps, stretches, strengthenes etc thoughhere's a recent one from another i follow: (4mi, 4mi, 3mi, 2mi, 1mi, 1mi) with 5:30 mile jogging rest between repeats at about 4:55 pace each interval.Let's say I was a 1:01 half marathoner, what would this show me? How fit my competition is? strava typically makes people run too hard because they get motivated by others and their workouts. this causes too much running at too hard a pace.but i don't have their VO2 max or genetic gifts or ability to handle volume at that intensity.so, i see what workouts they do and i can try to emulate them but i'll probably screw it up or over train or get hurt. they have coaches who advise based on their feedback that isn't strava and they have won the genetic lottery that isolates them. you can google elites running programs, but it won't make you elite if you follow them.i see your point though. if i was an elite, i'd only show my easy running and/or occasional workout. i'd keep it a little mysterious or not share it at all
Not on Strava wrote:
Does it seem odd that some elite runners openly share their workouts on Strava for all the competition to see? Whatever happened to playing your cards close to your vest? Or, of being low key?
I agree with "strava is a log".
If anything, elites should WANT to post on Strava because that garners more brand recognition to themselves and their sponsors.
Renato Canova posts the ENTIRE training schedules of some of his best athletes. World champions, world record holders, Olympic medalists. And you think Joe America 13:30 guy should be standoffish about his training?
Not on Strava wrote:
Does it seem odd that some elite runners openly share their workouts on Strava for all the competition to see? Whatever happened to playing your cards close to your vest? Or, of being low key?
it's not like rupp or lagat is posting on strava, it's usually B list guys or ultrarunners/marathoners. not that theres anything wrong with that, i follow as many elites as i can on strava.
and to the guy that says all the strava data is inaccurate, you must have never used it yourself. the margin of error is minimal, and when there are gps problesm they are usually obvious if you look at the pace vs time graph or the map.
reed wrote:
Not on Strava wrote:Does it seem odd that some elite runners openly share their workouts on Strava for all the competition to see? Whatever happened to playing your cards close to your vest? Or, of being low key?
it's not like rupp or lagat is posting on strava, it's usually B list guys or ultrarunners/marathoners. not that theres anything wrong with that, i follow as many elites as i can on strava.
and to the guy that says all the strava data is inaccurate, you must have never used it yourself. the margin of error is minimal, and when there are gps problesm they are usually obvious if you look at the pace vs time graph or the map.
THIS. Strava is scary accurate, and the only time you'll see something off is when the GPS signal drops, which is very rare and easily detectable.
Strava is changing so much about running, and almost all of those changes are for the better. Segments give your average Joes a chance to square off with pros 24/7. It gives pros a chance to connect with fans. It creates comradery between strangers and inspires people to train harder.
Anyone who isn't for more transparency in running is crazy.
RunHarwell wrote:
THIS. Strava is scary accurate, and the only time you'll see something off is when the GPS signal drops, which is very rare and easily detectable.
No, not really.
Ever wonder why some runs don't fit some pre-defined segments that are on the very same run you just completed?
It's fun to click on things and get a general idea of workouts though.
You should know that there is no secret workout out there. Everybody is different, so not the same program will work for everyone although everybody pretty much does the same thing.
It is how the individual handles the workload, recovers from workouts and stays injury free that allows for improvement.
Runners (saves the Farahs and Trues of the world) not on Strava are afraid to share their mileage. Plain and simple. All the guys spouting off "you need to be logging 120 miles a week like me!" are really only hitting about 60-70 a week.
And anyone who says "I just want to disconnect from the world when I run!" is a joke. It's 2015. If you're on social media you're capable of putting a watch on and pressing a button to record your workout.
stravaisking wrote:
And anyone who says "I just want to disconnect from the world when I run!" is a joke. It's 2015. If you're on social media you're capable of putting a watch on and pressing a button to record your workout.
They said they didn't WANT to do it not they AREN'T CAPABLE of doing it.
Reading comp wrote:
stravaisking wrote:And anyone who says "I just want to disconnect from the world when I run!" is a joke. It's 2015. If you're on social media you're capable of putting a watch on and pressing a button to record your workout.
They said they didn't WANT to do it not they AREN'T CAPABLE of doing it.
Didn't want to do it = afraid to share actual mileage. Plain and simple.
No longer do runners show up with the competition having no idea how their training has been going.
bigtool05 wrote:
why would it matter?
But not everyone is in the same shape.I guess my point was, if you are someone like (fill in the blanks) and claiming you are hitting certain workouts and running certain mileage and it all points to 2:11 shape but then people notice you are not even close....Get it?
Milethon wrote:
You should know that there is no secret workout out there. Everybody is different, so not the same program will work for everyone although everybody pretty much does the same thing.
It is how the individual handles the workload, recovers from workouts and stays injury free that allows for improvement.
Rob WatsonDylan WykesReid CoolsaetAndrew LemoncelloNick ArciniagaAlicia ShayMax Kingthere's more but i'm too lazy. tons of ultra joggers like Rob Krar etc.
Ifj wrote:
Which elite runners are sharing their workouts on Strava?
RunHarwell wrote:
Strava is changing so much about running, and almost all of those changes are for the better. Segments give your average Joes a chance to square off with pros 24/7. It gives pros a chance to connect with fans. It creates comradery between strangers and inspires people to train harder.
Strava segments for running are USELESS. Not because of ay kind of flaws with the technology, but due to the nature of running. Nobody who is training seriously is going throw in a hard burst in the middle of run to try to take the record. It fits much better with cycling, where attacking is the norm, and one can hide in the group to conserve energy before and/or after he goes for a KOM, sprint, etc.
Derome Jayton wrote:
No longer do runners show up with the competition having no idea how their training has been going.
bigtool05 wrote:why would it matter?
And how does that matter?