Predictions for Jakob in London 5000 Saturday?

zxcvzcvx wrote:

Is Gebrhiwet really going to run a 5000 three days after a 26:48 10000m? That might simulate worlds but risks injury unduly.

And one extra day for Gidey

zxcvzcvx wrote:

Is Gebrhiwet really going to run a 5000 three days after a 26:48 10000m? That might simulate worlds but risks injury unduly.

And Mogos Tuemay after a PB as well

Baby Shark wrote:

Predictions? No complete start lists out yet. I'd say 13:05 to 13:15, depending on conditions and the rest of the field. That's certainly not going out on a limb, but I don't see anything faster in London.

13:06.5

Jakob's own thoughts before Saturday:

Yet, despite diving into the relative unknown, he is self-assured in his ability to contend with the best, stating that he’s in ‘the best shape ever’. His race at the London Stadium will be his first 5000m this year, but his preparation is no different.

Offering an insight into what training typically entails, Jakob says: “We do a lot of mileage. It’s not the traditional 1500m type of training so all in all we’re 5k runners preparing for 1500m in mid-season. I usually do a lot of 5k pace training, so I’d say I’m as good at that as I am at 1500m."

"I’ve done a lot of mileage over the last couple of months, so I think I can get a PB and be very close to the national record.”

“We keep track of who’s the fastest in each distance and for now Filip is the fastest with his race in Rome,” he says, “But I’m going well in training and 5000m is probably my best event compared to Filip and Henrik. I’m looking forward to at least getting the family record.”

“I like to watch a lot of races and talk tactics with my brothers. When you go into the last couple of laps, it’s always the strongest and fastest guy who wins. If we’re just fast enough and don’t do stupid things during the race, there’s a chance for us to beat the Ethiopians and Kenyans.”

https://london.diamondleague.com/news/single-news/news/detail/News/jakob-ingebrigtsen-in-best-shape-ever-ahead-of-muller-anniversary-games-5000m/

Aussiestatman wrote:

Black Caviar wrote:

Australia take the top 4

McDonald

McSweyn

Gusman

Robinson

all sub 13:10

Robinson, with the marathon time from London that only US men can dream of, except for their top three.

Or top three if you include Boston times.

will be warmish (mid 70s) with 15 mph winds at that time of day. Will probably turn out into a tactical 13:25 affair.

Bump. Looks like quite a few of us are pretty smart. Others? Not so much.

GBohannon wrote:

Bump. Looks like quite a few of us are pretty smart. Others? Not so much.

Really a shocking result. My thought of 13:05-13:15 was way off. I think it's possible for him to run 12:56, as there were 3-4 laps at 64. Butchart and mcsweyn also both continue to impress. Does anyone have any background on kimeli? I'm not familiar with him.

Aussiestatman wrote:

Ruppolini wrote:

Gebrhiwet could go for sub 12:55 and bring others with him.

If he counts the laps?

Jacob takes 15 sec off his best, still comes fourth.

Time right, placing wrong

Baby shark wrote:

GBohannon wrote:

Bump. Looks like quite a few of us are pretty smart. Others? Not so much.

Really a shocking result. My thought of 13:05-13:15 was way off. I think it's possible for him to run 12:56, as there were 3-4 laps at 64. Butchart and mcsweyn also both continue to impress. Does anyone have any background on kimeli? I'm not familiar with him.

Kimeli was the African junior champ in the 10,000m back in 2017. He was also third in the 5,000m at those championships. Coming into this season, his only notable PB was 13:11 from 2017.

Baby shark wrote:

GBohannon wrote:

Bump. Looks like quite a few of us are pretty smart. Others? Not so much.

Really a shocking result. My thought of 13:05-13:15 was way off. I think it's possible for him to run 12:56, as there were 3-4 laps at 64. Butchart and mcsweyn also both continue to impress. Does anyone have any background on kimeli? I'm not familiar with him.

Splits on the DL website show five laps at 64 and very erratic pacing overall. Smooth things out to 62s and Jakob is definitely in close to 12:50 shape.

GBohannon wrote:

Baby shark wrote:

Really a shocking result. My thought of 13:05-13:15 was way off. I think it's possible for him to run 12:56, as there were 3-4 laps at 64. Butchart and mcsweyn also both continue to impress. Does anyone have any background on kimeli? I'm not familiar with him.

Kimeli was the African junior champ in the 10,000m back in 2017. He was also third in the 5,000m at those championships. Coming into this season, his only notable PB was 13:11 from 2017.

Thank you for that information.

Ghnfgkkdg wrote:

Baby shark wrote:

Really a shocking result. My thought of 13:05-13:15 was way off. I think it's possible for him to run 12:56, as there were 3-4 laps at 64. Butchart and mcsweyn also both continue to impress. Does anyone have any background on kimeli? I'm not familiar with him.

Splits on the DL website show five laps at 64 and very erratic pacing overall. Smooth things out to 62s and Jakob is definitely in close to 12:50 shape.

Really incredible to even discuss, isn't it? Ok, here's another good question: with JI's background of 8:26 steeple (2017?), what is his capability with that right now? 8:05?!?!

22nd best U20 performer ever. That is very impressive.

I don’t put it past him to be in the top 20 before the year is done.

Ggghh wrote:

22nd best U20 performer ever. That is very impressive.

I don’t put it past him to be in the top 20 before the year is done.

heeeey, the poor wittle envious racist pops his head out. What are you going to do with yourself when Jakob runs a 12:45 later this year? Are you going to show up and let us know where he is at all time U20? Senior?

wdqdqfe wrote:

Ggghh wrote:

22nd best U20 performer ever. That is very impressive.

I don’t put it past him to be in the top 20 before the year is done.

heeeey, the poor wittle envious racist pops his head out. What are you going to do with yourself when Jakob runs a 12:45 later this year? Are you going to show up and let us know where he is at all time U20? Senior?

?

22nd is awesome.

Top 20 means sub 12:59.90

How fast are you?

...you also do understand the the best non African is ranked 47th on the senior side (Baumann) and you have to go down to 53rd position to find a non African who was not busted (Solinsky).

Again, 22nd in U20 is awesome for a non African.