You've restored some of my faith in humanity. thank you
You've restored some of my faith in humanity. thank you
You are absolutely right, the same way how every sub 4 min miler can easily run sub 2:10 for the marathon
Yeah, there is no reason for any white guy to push himself for a record, when theoretically any african runner could destroy it! I don't even know why did Kipsang pushed himself to 2:03:23 when he knows that there are others who could beat that time.
THE Elite wrote:
Anyone who can run a sub 2:20 marathon would destroy that record.
I will speak for one who once could accomplish the former:
Kudos.
I would never claim the ability to accomplish that, without actually having done so. On first glance it seems to be an enormous feat.
Had I ever attempted a century (do they call them that?) I think the certain crash and burn would've made the task of 7:12/mile x 100 to see impossible.
Ignore the creeps.
You da man dat beat da man dat beat da man...
What more can you do?
Congratulations.
Amazing!! wrote:
http://www.irunfar.com/2013/10/jon-olsens-north-american-100-mile-record-report.htmlAmazing.
Is it just me, or is he the worlds oldest-looking 39 year old?
= african amercian yaching records are amazing acheiments
Andy Jones, the previous North American record holder, ran 2:17:54.
THE Elite wrote:
Anyone who can run a sub 2:20 marathon would destroy that record.
Thinking the same thing- looks about 56. Ultra's age you. Too much stress on the body.
Great performance though.
By the moronic logic used by some morons on this board, Usain Bolt could smash every world record at every distance.
DeanFan wrote:
This is just a boroughed record. Dean Karnazes will get it back. Unfortunately, he has his aims set at qualifying for the OT Trials in the NYC Marathon first.
I think only the NYC course can have a boroughed record.
Usain Bolt could have done it in 9:58 minutes.
THE Elite wrote:
Anyone who can run a sub 2:20 marathon would destroy that record.
Per the McMillan calculator, a 12 hour 100 mile time is equivalent to a 2:04:42 marathon or 26:35 10k.
mplatt wrote:
THE Elite wrote:Anyone who can run a sub 2:20 marathon would destroy that record.
I will speak for one who once could accomplish the former:
Kudos.
I would never claim the ability to accomplish that, without actually having done so. On first glance it seems to be an enormous feat.
Had I ever attempted a century (do they call them that?) I think the certain crash and burn would've made the task of 7:12/mile x 100 to see impossible.
Ignore the creeps.
You da man dat beat da man dat beat da man...
What more can you do?
Congratulations.
Whoa. Someone showing some true class on letsrun.
ataglance. wrote:
Stunt running.. might as well set a record for the fastest hoola hoop 5k.
Has about the same amount of meaning in the running world.
You are either a troll or one of the delusional immature XC/Track fanboys.
Could you even a 100 mile WEEK without injury at any pace, much less averaging 7:12/mile?
Somebody please tell me that this thread is a parody of LR adolescent snideness.
On second thought, I should just shoot myself right now. This is thread is a low point, even for this godforsaken forum.
vonderlasa wrote:
The benefit from greater intrinsic speed diminishes as the race distance increases,especially beyond the marathon. Ian Thompson and Alberto Salazar, two fast marathoners have run ultras for example. While successful, they are not record holders. And a mediocre-at best-runner like myself (2:48 marathon best) beat many sub-2:30 runners at the 1985 RRCA National 50 Mile Championship in Chicago. Potential does not win races, though it helps. Statements deriding the new American 100 mile best time are foolish. The ability to run a fast marathon is only part of the talent set needed to run a good ultra.
I was in that race, ran 5:35 for the 50 miles (marathon PR 2:27). What was your time?
KudzuRunner wrote:
This is thread is a low point, even for this godforsaken forum.
You must be new here.
is it possible for someone to average 7:12 minutes per mile but not for the entire time? no.
i can't believe letsrunners haven't pointed out the unnecessary redundancy in the title of this thread.
Very well said Gamera. These guys should run a 100 miler before they talk. I did, after years of national class marathoning, and loved it.
If it's not good enough for Hall to pull out of it's not a thread worthy event.