Phantasy Star wrote:
Huge talent. Possibly a clean WR.
Jo72 wrote:
She just turned 21 today and there is exactly one championship where she slightly disappointed, namely the World CS last year. One simple reason is that she ran in only 3 major international senior competitions. In Rio she performed well within her means as a 19 yo rookie and in the indoor European last year she won silver which exceeded expectations. In international junior competions she got twice a bronze (European u20 1500 and World 3000 2016) and twice gold (European Xcountry 2015 and 16) which is not at all bad.
The world junior 3000 Bydgoszcz is one of the most courageous races I have seen by such a young girl because she takes on no less than 6 africans (possible age cheats included) keeping the pace high until all but two could be left behind (and she would probably have gotten silver had she not have to lead the pack for most of the race).
It's true that she lacks a hard kick on the last 100 metres and obviously feels not comfortable running in the pack but again, she is only 21.
YMMV wrote:
Jo72 wrote:
She just turned 21 today and there is exactly one championship where she slightly disappointed, namely the World CS last year. One simple reason is that she ran in only 3 major international senior competitions. In Rio she performed well within her means as a 19 yo rookie and in the indoor European last year she won silver which exceeded expectations. In international junior competions she got twice a bronze (European u20 1500 and World 3000 2016) and twice gold (European Xcountry 2015 and 16) which is not at all bad.
The world junior 3000 Bydgoszcz is one of the most courageous races I have seen by such a young girl because she takes on no less than 6 africans (possible age cheats included) keeping the pace high until all but two could be left behind (and she would probably have gotten silver had she not have to lead the pack for most of the race).
It's true that she lacks a hard kick on the last 100 metres and obviously feels not comfortable running in the pack but again, she is only 21.
You forgot Euro XC '17 and before, Alina got her number ;)
She is progressing very well and yes is young, but has been running pro for a while now. Her performance in London showed a lack of big race instincts which hopefully her coach(es) can remedy. Not having a great final 100 is a killer unless she is willing to move up to 5/10.
For now, Laura Muir is still the best of the Euros, and she has only been pro a little longer in time frame. I would like to see them race more, as they have similar racing styles. Maybe at Worlds.
hmstrange wrote:
YMMV wrote:
Jo72 wrote:
She just turned 21 today and there is exactly one championship where she slightly disappointed, namely the World CS last year. One simple reason is that she ran in only 3 major international senior competitions. In Rio she performed well within her means as a 19 yo rookie and in the indoor European last year she won silver which exceeded expectations. In international junior competions she got twice a bronze (European u20 1500 and World 3000 2016) and twice gold (European Xcountry 2015 and 16) which is not at all bad.
The world junior 3000 Bydgoszcz is one of the most courageous races I have seen by such a young girl because she takes on no less than 6 africans (possible age cheats included) keeping the pace high until all but two could be left behind (and she would probably have gotten silver had she not have to lead the pack for most of the race).
It's true that she lacks a hard kick on the last 100 metres and obviously feels not comfortable running in the pack but again, she is only 21.
You forgot Euro XC '17 and before, Alina got her number ;)
She is progressing very well and yes is young, but has been running pro for a while now. Her performance in London showed a lack of big race instincts which hopefully her coach(es) can remedy. Not having a great final 100 is a killer unless she is willing to move up to 5/10.
For now, Laura Muir is still the best of the Euros, and she has only been pro a little longer in time frame. I would like to see them race more, as they have similar racing styles. Maybe at Worlds.
what kind of pro? she is going to university as a NCAA runner is. this pro argument is as bad as NCAA is for us running
NOP already has Hassan wrote:
The OP hoping for a NOP contract probably does not read LR, but you forget than Sifan Hassan is European now and the real deal. Laura Muir does not have a kick either and she does not seem as fit as Koko Klosterhalfen at the moment. They both should double at the European Championships and concentrate on the race without Hassan.
If Hassan doubles, then, Koko should make the 5000m hard early on. Rested, maybe she can hit 14:30 (and certainly 14:40). That would secure a medal, possibly gold. I have not looked at the schedule yet but this strategy will work better if the 5000m is after the 1500m.
¯_(ツ)_/¯ wrote:
Jamin: 800(1:57) 1500(4:02) 3000(8:34) 5000(15:18)
Konstanze: 800(1:59) 1500(3:58) 3000(8:29) 5000(14:51)
That would be one heck of a matchup lol... maybe he would break 15 in a race against her.
¯_(ツ)_/¯ wrote:
Jamin: 800(1:57) 1500(4:02) 3000(8:34) 5000(15:18)
Konstanze: 800(1:59) 1500(3:58) 3000(8:29) 5000(14:51)
That would be one heck of a matchup lol... maybe he would break 15 in a race against her.