Elite Athletics Thread

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Dec 2018
3:49pm, 11 Dec 2018
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larkim
No, that's right - Jo was in the press a few weeks ago talking about trying to qualify.

I suspect she'll miss out through some of the youngsters making a better fist of it in the trials, but to be honest I'm just in awe of her still backing herself to be able to get anywhere near to that level. And is she does manage to qualify it would be incredible.
Jan 2019
1:43pm, 25 Jan 2019
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snayak
Some ridiculous times in the Dubai Marathon yet again. Course record shattered, two guys under 2:04. The winner was a debutante (fastest debut in history) and the runner-up took five minutes off his PB! The folks on Letsrun think he was wearing spraypainted Vaporflys as he's sponsored by Adidas. The women's race was even better. Two women under 2:18. Winner ran third fastest of all time. Very close to a sub 2:17!

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Jan 2019
2:19pm, 25 Jan 2019
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larkim
Back to back 2:17s within 11 weeks by Ruth Chepngetich - that's stunningly impressive!
Jan 2019
3:44pm, 25 Jan 2019
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Boab
Well, I don't think these shoes look like the Adios!

Jan 2019
3:49pm, 25 Jan 2019
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larkim
Adidas socks and vest though? His manager is going to be getting a call at some point from either / both Nike and Adidas!
Jan 2019
3:52pm, 25 Jan 2019
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snayak
Clearly if he had worn Nike moisture wicking socks, he would have gone sub 2:03!
Jan 2019
3:54pm, 25 Jan 2019
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larkim
Quite refreshing actually to see someone who's clearly made a positive choice about what they want to race in. Though goes back to the vaporfly thread - are we now in a world where only VF4% shoe wearers can win the races that count.
SPR
Jan 2019
9:43am, 26 Jan 2019
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SPR
Well he might end up losing his Adidas deal due to it. It will be pretty shit if there's only one shoe worth racing in going forward.
Jan 2019
1:39pm, 26 Jan 2019
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Jovi Runner
I'm not convinced the v4% shoe (other than pyschologically) makes that much difference. Remember when Kipchoge had that time when the insole came out his shoe & still smashed the field to win. Class will out despite the footwear IMO. :)
Jan 2019
1:39pm, 26 Jan 2019
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Jovi Runner
I'm not convinced the v4% shoe (other than pyschologically) makes that much difference. Remember when Kipchoge had that time when the insole came out his shoe & still smashed the field to win. Class will out despite the footwear IMO. :)

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