Well Josh ran 1:01:51 but some are saying this is a downhill course, quite fast so it seems unlikely that Josh is faster than 2:12 or so in a marathon. So he would be a great woman marathoner.
It was an aided course, and a half not a full. There are probably two dozen American marathoners who could run that time on that course. And probably another dozen 5k/10k guys if they stepped up.
It was an aided course, and a half not a full. There are probably two dozen American marathoners who could run that time on that course. And probably another dozen 5k/10k guys if they stepped up.
lol. They tried. Only three American marathoners were able to run a faster half this year, with the 3rd almost identical to Kerrs time.
People are underestimating Kerr’s mindset and talent but there is a big difference between half and full. I believe he could be top three in the half if fully trained but not full.
I can't name three American male marathoners that would definitely beat Josh Kerr.
then you cant name three American male marathoners
So are there any current 1500-5k track guys we can think of who'd be a an actual lock to make the team then (even without any proper marathon preparation)? Ingebrigtsen would be a good pick, Kejelcha also ran a very impressive half in Valencia although we did see with Kibiwott Kandie that doesn't always translate.
Maybe Maggard has found his niche? Solid journeyman over 5/10k. Maybe this was an epiphany? Has efficient and smooth action that would translate well over the marathon distance.
People are underestimating Kerr’s mindset and talent but there is a big difference between half and full. I believe he could be top three in the half if fully trained but not full.
Yeah, being a 1500/5000m guy, he’s going to slow down faster from the HM to the marathon. If his HM time was equivalent to 1:04, he would run about 2:15.
Well Josh ran 1:01:51 but some are saying this is a downhill course, quite fast so it seems unlikely that Josh is faster than 2:12 or so in a marathon. So he would be a great woman marathoner.
you are correct, 700' drop, chad hall ran about the same time and his best is 2:12 marathoner. Makes me wonder was Kerr just tempoing this for fun? otherwise quite slow for someone with his credo
you are correct, 700' drop, chad hall ran about the same time and his best is 2:12 marathoner. Makes me wonder was Kerr just tempoing this for fun? otherwise quite slow for someone with his credo
He was. He seems to think the time is fast no matter what others think.