jogging and motivation thread

[xllms]

Nene as the anchor runner, makes sense since he ran more 400s and even recorded a sub 44s finish before world championships. I think Nierkerk overperformed expectations during the day itself. Nene did well too, being the 2nd fastest relay split runner. The other 2 runners didn't perform well, but makes sense since they were high 44s and low 45s runners. They performed as expected, unless the other 2 runners step up in the future.

Not disagreeing with your analysis. What I was pointing out was not purely on logic but also the element of feel and the adrenalin. Based on van Nierkerk’s performance that day, he was in a good shout to run down Botswana and USA at the line.
Nevertheless, both African teams did very well in that race.

 

[xllms]

Femke Bol striding nonchalently to complete 800m indoor race.

 

[WussRedXLi]

In Spain
Cat named Mo Cat-Tir

 

[dev_stg_prd]

https://www.physiologicallyspeaking.com/p/why-vo2-max-declines-with-age-and

 

[WussRedXLi]

 

[WussRedXLi]

Femke Bol striding nonchalently to complete 800m indoor race.

I am wondering if there are any guys here who can run close to 2 mins (for outdoor track or whatever venue, last time now or whenever)

 

[sph777]

I am wondering if there are any guys here who can run close to 2 mins (for outdoor track or whatever venue, last time now or whenever)

Femke Bol striding nonchalently to complete 800m indoor race.

Insane 800m debut

 

[dev_stg_prd]

need to trim another 5s to get near Keely

 

[sph777]

need to trim another 5s to get near Keely

I think for debut race, alr very good. She still needs to pace herself better, when to start the kick etc

 

[dev_stg_prd]

I think for debut race, alr very good. She still needs to pace herself better, when to start the kick etc

i think her jogging style is probably good for 800m

 

[xllms]

I am wondering if there are any guys here who can run close to 2 mins (for outdoor track or whatever venue, last time now or whenever)

highly possible, especially those with some track/x-country background and in their teens/late teens to early 20s. In my sec 4 class (early 1990s) there were 3 who ran 2min20sec or lower for 800m.

 

[xllms]

I think for debut race, alr very good. She still needs to pace herself better, when to start the kick etc

she was not even kicking from the way it looks.

 

[sph777]

she was not even kicking from the way it looks.

ya I feel she kept waiting and waiting then over liao haha

 

[endo5x5]

Insane 800m debut

Just saw her debut on youtube, she looks so relaxed lol

 

[xllms]

ya I feel she kept waiting and waiting then over liao haha

indeed, was waiting for her to accelerate (she looked as if she was striding casually) as the runners behind her were catching up
such effortless 1st run is already so good. looking forward to her all-out run and showdown with chiobu keely.
Hope she clocks a 1:55 soon.

 

[dev_stg_prd]

indeed, was waiting for her to accelerate (she looked as if she was striding casually) as the runners behind her were catching up
such effortless 1st run is already so good. looking forward to her all-out run and showdown with chiobu keely.
Hope she clocks a 1:55 soon.

she ran her 400m /H also bo lasa one

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Femke Bol striding nonchalently to complete 800m indoor race.

silly question.. how does the pacer works? who dictates the pace?

 

[sph777]

silly question.. how does the pacer works? who dictates the pace?

 

[xllms]

silly question... how does the pacer works? who dictates the pace?

pacers in races are mainly for setting pace, rhythm for the race.
The pace is usually dictated by:
- Meet organizers (especially at critical races / record-attempt meets)
- Athletes’ coaches / management
- Sometimes World Athletics performance targets (Olympic/World standard chasing)
The pacer is told very explicitly:
- Target splits (lap-by-lap or 200m splits)
- Exact distance to cover (e.g. 600m in an 800, 1200m in a 1500, 3km in a 5k)

Pacers must be officially entered in the race and they are treated as a competitor until they drop out of the race. Once dropped out they are not allowed to re-enter the race. But if they don't drop out, they can go on and complete the race.

jus my understanding of pacers. if i am incorrect in any points, feel free to advise/correct them. Experts who have actual race experience can chip in to share more.

 

[dev_stg_prd]

pacers in races are mainly for setting pace, rhythm for the race.
The pace is usually dictated by:
- Meet organizers (especially at critical races / record-attempt meets)
- Athletes’ coaches / management
- Sometimes World Athletics performance targets (Olympic/World standard chasing)
The pacer is told very explicitly:
- Target splits (lap-by-lap or 200m splits)
- Exact distance to cover (e.g. 600m in an 800, 1200m in a 1500, 3km in a 5k)

Pacers must be officially entered in the race and they are treated as a competitor until they drop out of the race. Once dropped out they are not allowed to re-enter the race. But if they don't drop out, they can go on and complete the race.

will the pacer assist in breaking records or ? also ever happen the pacer win the race b4? lol