Ajee Wilson: "I’m definitely sure that I’ll be moving up to the 15(00) soon enough."

Very interesting. I see that as a move to make after Tokyo, especially with hyperandrogenism rules kicking in, but we'll see.

sleeeper wrote:

Very interesting. I see that as a move to make after Tokyo, especially with hyperandrogenism rules kicking in, but we'll see.

Ajee was not cowed by the hyperandrogenism competitors.

Very interesting, considering a lot of the current 1500 runners are moving up to 5000m.

- Hassan

- Muir

- Martinez

- Faith ( when she returns from maternity leave)

Could Ajee even go up to 5000m later on her career? She does have the body of a distance runner

tainted beef....lols

i cant blame her, they allow men to run in the womens 800 and pretend its progressive. just like they allow kenyans to sauce to the max and claim they just try harder.

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Could Ajee even go up to 5000m later on her career? She does have the body of a distance runner

Good GOD people

running commenter wrote:

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Could Ajee even go up to 5000m later on her career? She does have the body of a distance runner

Good GOD people

Ajee is a middle distance runner. And her body is more on the lean side compared to Lipsey, Rogers, Semenya, etc. Plus she is very smooth, relaxed, and just looks more like a distance runner when she runs.

I'd like to see her try some 1k's first. Her PR (indoors) is only 2:42.71. If she moves up to 1500 she needs at least mid 2:3x to succeed there as an 800/1500 runner.

notrump wrote:

I'd like to see her try some 1k's first. Her PR (indoors) is only 2:42.71. If she moves up to 1500 she needs at least mid 2:3x to succeed there as an 800/1500 runner.

eh who really cares about the 1k. If you want to be a 1500 runner just run it

notrump wrote:

I'd like to see her try some 1k's first. Her PR (indoors) is only 2:42.71. If she moves up to 1500 she needs at least mid 2:3x to succeed there as an 800/1500 runner.

She’s already run 4:05 1500m which is the same as her 1k and not in the peak season.

Should could prob run 4:02 this season in August.

I’m more interested in what Lipsey can really do in the 15. So much competition in the 8 and the 15, but I think Lipsey can do better in the latter based on early performances.

Pay attention wrote:

notrump wrote:

I'd like to see her try some 1k's first. Her PR (indoors) is only 2:42.71. If she moves up to 1500 she needs at least mid 2:3x to succeed there as an 800/1500 runner.

She’s already run 4:05 1500m which is the same as her 1k and not in the peak season.

Should could prob run 4:02 this season in August.

That was a low key nothing meet, if she ran a Diamond League Meet in July or August, when she will be in MUCH better shape, she can definitely go sub 4 in the 1500.

So it Caster and his buddies!

Here she has a legitimate shot.

I am definitely not saying that she will win, but she has a genuine shot.

Now,

1. Faith Kipyegon

2. Sifan Hassan

3. Laura Muir

4. Caster Semeny a (when she decides to double-and she most probably will).

5. Then the Americans:

a. Houlinan

b. Jenny Barringer

c. Martinez

d. Rowbury

4. Cain

5. e.t.c.

She's gone from the frying pan to the red hot coal.

The majority of those runners are moving on to 5000m.

This is very exciting news. Surprised the board hasn't erupted over this yet. Ajee turned 24 this past month so she will be 26 at the Tokyo Olympics. Does she switch before or after that? She has the potential to take the AR out of Rowbury's hands for sure.

I was around Charlene for a couple years while she was in college and I definitely agree that she could have some great upside in the 1500, though it’s hard to deny 1:57. If shes the US 2nd best over 800 and then with the IAAF ruling on test levels, It could put her as a medal contender in ‘19.

But here’s what I disagree with the idealism behind this thread. WHY does someone have to choose the 800 or 1500? The training isn’t much different. When you are in peak shape during championship season you’re doing 800 type work I don’t think you have to be focused on 800 all year long to run fast over 800. If you’re training for the 1500 you’re essentially training as a strength based 800m runner. Plus, if you’ve done your share of short sprints/hills prior to the season your top end will be fine for 800m. Seb Coe and many others are living proof that it can be done. You just focus on the event when it’s time to run it and you’ll be fine.

She's an 800m and should stick with it in my opinion.

Or switch her diet from steroid fed cows to EPO fed cows.

m!ndweak wrote:

tainted beef....lols

i cant blame her, they allow men to run in the womens 800 and pretend its progressive. just like they allow kenyans to sauce to the max and claim they just try harder.

If tainted beef makes you laugh, the passionate kissing excuse will knock your socks off.

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