My point is that these runners (running 2:12 pace not 2:11 BTW), were
running a conservative time oriented race without regard to the competition
around them instead of running a balls to the walls risk taking race
against the best in the world. Until US runners start taking those risks,
My point is that these runners (running 2:12 pace not 2:11 BTW), were
running a conservative time oriented race without regard to the competition
around them instead of running a balls to the walls risk taking race
against the best in the world. Until US runners start taking those risks,
Maybe this group was looking at the 2:14 barrier because that was the first time
bonus. A sub-2:14
was worth $1,000 (second time bonus: sub 2:12 - $3,000.) And, since these guys had
elite bid
numbers, 2:14 had to be by the clock time - not the chip. A 2:13:59 group training
run and a
Richard wrote:
My point is that these runners (running 2:12 pace not 2:11 BTW), were
running a conservative time oriented race without regard to the
competition
around them instead of running a balls to the walls risk taking race
against the best in the world. Until US runners start
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Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 12:54 PM
Subject: Re: t-and-f: Chicago and US runners
Richard wrote:
My point is that these runners (running 2:12 pace not 2:11 BTW), were
running a conservative time oriented race without regard to the
competition
around them instead of running
No one is implying anything. Your criticism has no merit to stand on.
Simple stuff.
malmo
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From: Richard McCann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
As to Malmo's comment: I did take these types of risks when I could 20
years ago, and I both paid dearly for them and had
70s attitude: We didn't think 2:14 was something to write home about.
One man's criticism is another man's commentary.
Regards,
Martin
malmo wrote:
No one is implying anything. Your criticism has no merit to stand on.
Simple stuff.
malmo
-Original Message-
From: Richard McCann
At 04:10 PM 10/14/2002 -0500, Mike Prizy wrote:
I believe this group was following the pace duties of Rod DeHaven and
Godfrey Kiprotich, who
Culpepper gave thanks to. I think DeHaven pulled to about 16M.
The US group went thru in 46:52/1:05:48 (see below) which indicates a much
more
You try it then, Richard.
malmo
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Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 2:07 PM
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Subject: t-and-f: Chicago and US runners
Culpepper ran an impressive debut, reeling in the field
