Official 2019 NCAA XC Discussion Thread - We'll be doing a live pre-race show starting at 10 am ET

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  • rojo
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 3:35pm CST
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    All of the talk of a mush mess rain on race day seems to not be coming true. The first turn is certainly wet but they were putting down a drying agent today. There is only a 20% chance of rain at race time tomorrow.

    The women's race is a 11:15. Men are at 12:15.

    We'll do doing a live pre-race show tomorrow starting at 10 am ET. Check back and will tell you how to listen or watch (if we do video).

    update: Show is here: https://twitter.com/letsrundotcom/status/1198257506033815552
  • rojo
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 6:04pm CST
    re: rojo
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    If you haven't entered the prediction contest, you can still do so here:

    https://www.letsrun.com/news/2019/11/2019-letsrun-com-ncaa-cross-country-prediction-contest/

    If you have missed any of our extensive race previews, catch up now on the homepage or on our event page:

    https://www.letsrun.com/events/2019-ncaa-cross-country-championships/
  • .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
    6 months ago 11/22/2019 6:30pm CST
    re: rojo
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    Could you ask a number of the coaches if they have an opinion on whether it can get too cold for women to run in bun huggers? This is not a sexist question, but comes from a genuine concern for the health of the athletes and a fear of overexposure to the elements.

    T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.
  • Rotich the Rotich
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 7:30pm CST
    re: .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
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    .Trump2020OP-the real one....... wrote: T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.


    Can I ask what this means?
  • Hot Buns
    6 months ago 11/22/2019 7:37pm CST
    re: .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
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    .Trump2020OP-the real one....... wrote:

    Could you ask a number of the coaches if they have an opinion on whether it can get too cold for women to run in bun huggers? This is not a sexist question, but comes from a genuine concern for the health of the athletes and a fear of overexposure to the elements.

    T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.


    The most vulnerable areas for an XC runner are the hands, specifically the fingers and the tips of their noses. Their buns are just fine as that's a major muscle that is being used and generating more than enough heat.
  • The Real Film Rep
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 7:45pm CST
    re: Rotich the Rotich
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    Rotich the Rotich wrote:

    .Trump2020OP-the real one....... wrote: T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.


    Can I ask what this means?


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  • sub sub elite local hobby jogger
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 9:31pm CST
    re: rojo
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    Um, you forgot Purdue as a mens podium contender. Winning the 2nd or 3rd deepest regional and running close to home is worth something.
  • Photos at least
    6 months ago 11/22/2019 10:03pm CST
    re: rojo
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    If no video, at least get another picture of Gault's calf and how much mud he accumulated while jogging the course.
  • mkng1
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    6 months ago 11/22/2019 10:53pm CST
    re: rojo
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    I'm still upset they took a live streamed collegiate event and put it behind a paywall. I get it for pro track but this was a low blow.
  • Televised and live stream
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    6 months ago 11/23/2019 2:00am CST
    re: mkng1
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    https://twitter.com/CitiusMag/status/1197576494148513794
    https://ibb.co/z2fFmz3
  • .Trump2020OP-the real one......
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 8:30am CST
    re: Televised and live stream
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    Next year to make the race more equitable the following should be implemented :

    Teams that train at altitude must start 30 seconds to 60 seconds after start depending on elevation.

    African-born runners must start 1 minute after start.

    Runners over the age of 24 need to start 30 seconds after start. Each additional year of age add 10 seconds.

    All runners need to run in same shoes.

    Seems fair to me in this age of equality.

    T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.
  • Rojosama
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:10am CST
    re: rojo
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    Wth is the pre race show?
  • Late
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:12am CST
    re: Rojosama
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    Rojosama wrote:

    Wth is the pre race show?


    +1
  • wejo
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    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:15am CST
    re: rojo
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    Show live here: https://twitter.com/letsrundotcom/status/1198257506033815552
  • oglrc
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:38am CST
    re: wejo
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    Thanks wejo
  • LateRunnerPhil
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    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:43am CST
    re: oglrc
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    Not streaming the races free-to-watch is so stupid. Do they believe there are many people willing to pay to watch it? They would make much more money by streaming it to a very large viewerbase and accepting sponsorship deals that would pay lots of money for visibility on these streams.

    Some organizations still live in stone age, and fail to transition to the new, digital era.
  • asl
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    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:50am CST
    re: rojo
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    Great you are providing pre-show. If only FloTrack would provide livestreaming of the races. Paying $30 to watch for a couple hours is absurd.
  • .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 9:57am CST
    re: asl
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    Next year I'd like to see free live drone coverage. Will there be a Jenny Simpson epic meltdown this year by any of the favorites?

    T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.
  • Wellthenfellas
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 10:03am CST
    re: .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
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    live results page

    https://live.pttiming.com/xc-ptt.html?mid=1860

    btw...it's free!
  • .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
    6 months ago 11/23/2019 10:07am CST
    re: .Trump2020OP-the real one.......
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    One year they need to hold the championships way down south, say in Florida. There are plenty of golf courses suitable for such events. Possibly one in Maro Lago. I ran several of my high school XC races through orange groves.

    T.M.A.D.D.D.H.A.S.F.N.E.