Holy S*@t, Centro Just Ran 1:49.3 and then 1:47.9 for 800 AFTER running 1:47.17 in the meet

So after the Olympic final when he does not medal I hope they keep the stadium lights on so he and Galen can do 4 x 400 in 52sec.

Hmm Mr. Trump wrote:

ttc wrote:

The world's top milers close in 1:48-1:49. I would've expected Centro to be able to run 1:47, 1:49 at full recovery.

You don't consider Matt one of the worlds best?

Can you please tell how he got his medals?

I think Al has him dialed in.

Yeah in the same sense Meb is. Nowhere near as fast as everyone else but has a lucky medal and some lucky marathon wins but Centro places 10th in his PR race.

rojo wrote:

wejo wrote:

This was a thing of beauty.

It's nie to be in .000000001%.

I'm glad weldon enjoyed the post-race workout (That 99.999999% of American didn't get to see as his race wasn't good. My buddy was watching the race hoping to see Centro look great and instead he looked awful. I tried to tell him halfheartedly, "You dont have to be in 800 PR shape" but he said, "He wasn't even competitive."

WIth these NOPers, Im now wondering if in a meet like this they are even going all out in the race. Is it possible he purposely didn't want to go out in 51 as he knows that's not a useful skill in the 1500. He wanted to work on finishing hard??

You been drinking? Instead of thinking?

I did get the p[art about this being a preparation not a race meet.

Hmm Mr. Trump wrote:

ttc wrote:

The world's top milers close in 1:48-1:49. I would've expected Centro to be able to run 1:47, 1:49 at full recovery.

You don't consider Matt one of the worlds best?

Can you please tell how he got his medals?

I think Al has him dialed in.

What? He said he expects Centro can do what the world's top milers can do. I think he meant the opposite of what you think he said.

What am i missin wrote:

Hmm Mr. Trump wrote:

You don't consider Matt one of the worlds best?

Can you please tell how he got his medals?

I think Al has him dialed in.

What? He said he expects Centro can do what the world's top milers can do. I think he meant the opposite of what you think he said.

It is not impressive or unimpressive. It is right for Centro's ability. Simple as that.

If he couldn't break off 800s in 1:47 and 1:49 at will (rolling start btw) when peaked, how the eff could he finish a mile that fast with the big boys? Of course this workout should be zero surprise.

There are superlative workouts even relative to a runner's ability, like Kiprop's earlier this year. These 800s from Centro are not really like that. It's like, of course he can.

not holy sh!t worthy wrote:

What am i missin wrote:

What? He said he expects Centro can do what the world's top milers can do. I think he meant the opposite of what you think he said.

It is not impressive or unimpressive. It is right for Centro's ability. Simple as that.

If he couldn't break off 800s in 1:47 and 1:49 at will (rolling start btw) when peaked, how the eff could he finish a mile that fast with the big boys? Of course this workout should be zero surprise.

There are superlative workouts even relative to a runner's ability, like Kiprop's earlier this year. These 800s from Centro are not really like that. It's like, of course he can.

That's a good point. I think what matters most, though, is that he did those 800s (and Centro implied he did more than just that on Twitter) after a subpar race. It shows he's not cooked; he's right where he wants to be.

And still, regardless of how good top milers are, running a 1:47 and a 1:49 in a workout is damn impressive.

Let's face it, for middle and long distance runners in an Olympic year, the entire outdoor season is basically training for the trials and the games. The good news is, this is a new venue for our top guys to compete and be seen in the US rather than having to go to Europe, especially in an Olympic year when track and field has its highest profile.

In general, we need track and field on the pro level promoted more aggressively in the US, and this is a good start.

Who was worse as a first overall pick

Matt Centrowitz

Or

Jamarcus Russel

Maybe they are equal. Neither even tried to be competitive.

Centro will win 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th place. On a par with his performances from 2015 against the big gun 1500m runners.

Yeah in the same sense Meb is. Nowhere near as fast as everyone else but has a lucky medal and some lucky marathon wins but Centro places 10th in his PR race.

7/10.

So Meb got lucky twice with a 2nd and 4th in Oly Marathons. Must be REAL lucky...

You do know that some people aren't as motivated by fast times and just want the competition on the biggest stage?

ttc wrote:

The world's top milers close in 1:48-1:49. I would've expected Centro to be able to run 1:47, 1:49 at full recovery.

And he did, with an additional 1:47/1:48 for good measure....hence why this is a great thing 1 week before he leaves for Rio. Your post is irrelevant.

rojo wrote:

wejo wrote:

This was a thing of beauty.

It's nie to be in .000000001%.

I'm glad weldon enjoyed the post-race workout (That 99.999999% of American didn't get to see as his race wasn't good. My buddy was watching the race hoping to see Centro look great and instead he looked awful. I tried to tell him halfheartedly, "You dont have to be in 800 PR shape" but he said, "He wasn't even competitive."

WIth these NOPers, Im now wondering if in a meet like this they are even going all out in the race. Is it possible he purposely didn't want to go out in 51 as he knows that's not a useful skill in the 1500. He wanted to work on finishing hard??

Who is the bigger troll, Jamin or Rojo? I would say it is a toss up at this point.

tossers wrote:

rojo wrote:

It's nie to be in .000000001%.

I'm glad weldon enjoyed the post-race workout (That 99.999999% of American didn't get to see as his race wasn't good. My buddy was watching the race hoping to see Centro look great and instead he looked awful. I tried to tell him halfheartedly, "You dont have to be in 800 PR shape" but he said, "He wasn't even competitive."

WIth these NOPers, Im now wondering if in a meet like this they are even going all out in the race. Is it possible he purposely didn't want to go out in 51 as he knows that's not a useful skill in the 1500. He wanted to work on finishing hard??

Who is the bigger troll, Jamin or Rojo? I would say it is a toss up at this point.

Jamin is more entertaining, but Rojo is trying harder.

What am i missin wrote:

Hmm Mr. Trump wrote:

You don't consider Matt one of the worlds best?

Can you please tell how he got his medals?

I think Al has him dialed in.

What? He said he expects Centro can do what the world's top milers can do. I think he meant the opposite of what you think he said.

Exactly. I'm not surprised Centro could do that.

Mrr82 wrote:

ttc wrote:

The world's top milers close in 1:48-1:49. I would've expected Centro to be able to run 1:47, 1:49 at full recovery.

And he did, with an additional 1:47/1:48 for good measure....hence why this is a great thing 1 week before he leaves for Rio. Your post is irrelevant.

Read and comprehend the thread. People are showing surprise. I'm saying they shouldn't be. Hire a tutor if you're still foggy.

Rojo and wejo quit sucking the nuts of an obvious drug cheat

Pander festival wrote:

Rojo and wejo quit sucking the nuts of an obvious drug cheat

So much hilarity on these boards. People claiming that Centro is obviously cheating because he's so fast, while simultaneously making the argument that he's not that good.

ttc wrote:

Mrr82 wrote:

And he did, with an additional 1:47/1:48 for good measure....hence why this is a great thing 1 week before he leaves for Rio. Your post is irrelevant.

Read and comprehend the thread. People are showing surprise. I'm saying they shouldn't be. Hire a tutor if you're still foggy.

I'd suggest you Take your own advice. People were not thrilled with his 800 performance (including cent to) but combined with his post race workout people commented that it was a thing of beauty or puts his race time in perspective for what otherwise would be considered disappointing. People were surprised after what felt like a let down and turned into a workout that makes him look ready at the right time. (Not guaranteed for any world class miler)

You're a prophet if you watched his 800 and said I bet he runs a 149/1:47.9 after this. Maybe if he'd run 1:45 flat.

I would have expected Centro to be able to run 1:49 15 minutes later. I've only communicated it several times.