Noah Droddy- good showing in Chicago

He also had 4+ weeks completely off around June, so his buildup for this was far less than ideal. Good showing

My friends said he looked good and fresh at mile 25 during yesterday's race. Great debut run, and I think he can do some damage in the future at races.

I used to coach at a school that competed regularly against DePauw and I have a ton of respect for Noah. All the kids on our team got along with him as well. Great to see kids from small schools reach out and take a shot at the big leagues.

I agree. I would love to see a new breed of people like Noah in this distance.Imagine if we could find a way to get Jennings, Acosta, Symmonds and Wheating in this distance.Spearheaded by Droddy, marathoning will never be the same.Noah is the kind of person we need at this time and I am glad we have him.

Noah's Ark wrote:

I used to coach at a school that competed regularly against DePauw and I have a ton of respect for Noah. All the kids on our team got along with him as well. Great to see kids from small schools reach out and take a shot at the big leagues.

Stoppit Smith wrote:

Noah is the kind of person we need at this time and I am glad we have him.

At a time where most elite marathoners are robots and interchangeable, he's a unique one. A folk hero, as it were.

Stoppit Smith wrote:

A lot of Americans did well in Chicago, but I wanted to spotlight the very eclectic and interesting Noah Droddy here.

After a 1:06 half and a 2:16 finish, he shows a LOT of potential to be a real contender at this distance.

Since he is newer at this, I think his finish was a great debut for him.

Plus, it will be great to have runners like Noah Droddy on the marathon circuit. It's a refreshing change.

Way to go, Noah

Great run, but no chance he gets much below 2:12. You don't break 2:10 if your debut is 2:16.

2:16 is amazing for most, but not relevant to become a factor internationally.

I mostly agree but what about his half time? Mid 61 right? Seems like there may be an upside faster than 2:10.

He'll beat the crap out of that Galen guy in 2020.

Karl Hungus wrote:

My friends said he looked good

I would go so far as to say majestic.

maybe not a good debut, but a reasonable one. Excited to see what he can do next time.

a'pokf';sldkf'sd;l wrote:

Great run, but no chance he gets much below 2:12. You don't break 2:10 if your debut is 2:16.

2:16 is amazing for most, but not relevant to become a factor internationally.

Yuki Kawauchi 1st marathon: 2:17

PR: 2:08

You our welcome

I may be wrong but I am going to disagree here.Noah was not long ago toeing the line at the trials on a distance a full 20 miles less than a marathon.Then, subsequently, he had a great showing at a 10 miler.Neither of these have the full dexterity of a marathon.The fact that the 26 year old Droddy could transform himself that quickly into a 2:16 guy, which includes almost even pacing of 1:06/1:10.....He may surprise a lot of people. I don't know many people who made this transition as quickly, and rather seamlessly as Droddy did.

a'pokf';sldkf'sd;l wrote:

Stoppit Smith wrote:

A lot of Americans did well in Chicago, but I wanted to spotlight the very eclectic and interesting Noah Droddy here.

After a 1:06 half and a 2:16 finish, he shows a LOT of potential to be a real contender at this distance.

Since he is newer at this, I think his finish was a great debut for him.

Plus, it will be great to have runners like Noah Droddy on the marathon circuit. It's a refreshing change.

Way to go, Noah

Great run, but no chance he gets much below 2:12. You don't break 2:10 if your debut is 2:16.

2:16 is amazing for most, but not relevant to become a factor internationally.

Stoppit Smith wrote:

I may be wrong but I am going to disagree here.

Noah was not long ago toeing the line at the trials on a distance a full 20 miles less than a marathon.

Then, subsequently, he had a great showing at a 10 miler.

Neither of these have the full dexterity of a marathon.

The fact that the 26 year old Droddy could transform himself that quickly into a 2:16 guy, which includes almost even pacing of 1:06/1:10.....

He may surprise a lot of people. I don't know many people who made this transition as quickly, and rather seamlessly as Droddy did.

a'pokf';sldkf'sd;l wrote:

Great run, but no chance he gets much below 2:12. You don't break 2:10 if your debut is 2:16.

2:16 is amazing for most, but not relevant to become a factor internationally.

lol "transform himself into a 2:16 guy"

A 2:16 "tranforms" into a 29:25 and 1:04 half. 2:16 is not great for a 61 minute half marathoner any way you slice it.

Droddy's running log, starting in June

http://www.logarun.com/calendars/Noah/2017/6

Haha, ever heard of a guy named Bill Rodgers? He started at 2:28. So many others as well who had great careers started much slower than a 2:16.

The marathon is a completely different animal and this guy is just 26.

On what planet is a four more minute positive split "almost even pacing"?

Stoppit Smith wrote:

The fact that the 26 year old Droddy could transform himself that quickly into a 2:16 guy, which includes almost even pacing of 1:06/1:10.....

a'pokf';sldkf'sd;l wrote:

Great run, but no chance he gets much below 2:12. You don't break 2:10 if your debut is 2:16.

2:16 is amazing for most, but not relevant to become a factor internationally.

Droddy's form is horrendous. He's tapped out.

Ok debut. But based on his 1/2 PR I'm sure it isn't what he wanted. He is sure to improve, but until then a 2:16 will get you a top seed in the women's race.

Isn't his HM PR like 1:01? 2:16 is not a good showing for a 1:01 guy.