He has seemed to slip under the radar because of Daniel Symmonds, but Zach Hillhouse (recent byu signee) of pleasant grove hs has to be the top distance talent in the country. 1:50 at 4500 feet altitude followed by 4:04 the next day??? Daniel is out here training like a professional runner doing everything perfectly while Zach is running 30-40 mile weeks at a mediocre program at best. How is this not being discussed?
He has seemed to slip under the radar because of Daniel Symmonds, but Zach Hillhouse (recent byu signee) of pleasant grove hs has to be the top distance talent in the country. 1:50 at 4500 feet altitude followed by 4:04 the next day??? Daniel is out here training like a professional runner doing everything perfectly while Zach is running 30-40 mile weeks at a mediocre program at best. How is this not being discussed?
Because other than Arcadia, he hasn’t really faced big competition. And he didn’t even win there.
Hard to call someone the top distance talent when they haven’t even run sub-9 in the 2 mile.
Because other than Arcadia, he hasn’t really faced big competition. And he didn’t even win there.
Hard to call someone the top distance talent when they haven’t even run sub-9 in the 2 mile.
Sorry Zach.
Right, so he runs a 1:50 and the next day a 4:04, both at altitude, but since he hasn't run a sub 9 yet he's not a top distance talent. Got it.
in the world of super shoes its hard to get that excited about times. Who you've beaten matters way more. Its why Birnbaum was so hyped up last year, everytime that crazy class of fast kids was in the same race he won.
Because other than Arcadia, he hasn’t really faced big competition. And he didn’t even win there.
Hard to call someone the top distance talent when they haven’t even run sub-9 in the 2 mile.
Sorry Zach.
Right, so he runs a 1:50 and the next day a 4:04, both at altitude, but since he hasn't run a sub 9 yet he's not a top distance talent. Got it.
Don’t be offended. I think you’re correct in that he’s significantly overlooked because of who he’s being compared to. With his sired background, I would think Ed will have him competitive at the ncaa level. Coupled with sone strength and maturity, there’s no doubt that he’s an eventual 3:50’s guy. You can just tell by the way he runs and carries himself. Is he doing a mission?
A very valid question. If he does do a mission, it's possible we won't see much of him for over two years and maybe a little more until he gets back in shape.
He has seemed to slip under the radar because of Daniel Symmonds, but Zach Hillhouse (recent byu signee) of pleasant grove hs has to be the top distance talent in the country. 1:50 at 4500 feet altitude followed by 4:04 the next day??? Daniel is out here training like a professional runner doing everything perfectly while Zach is running 30-40 mile weeks at a mediocre program at best. How is this not being discussed?
He has seemed to slip under the radar because of Daniel Symmonds, but Zach Hillhouse (recent byu signee) of pleasant grove hs has to be the top distance talent in the country. 1:50 at 4500 feet altitude followed by 4:04 the next day??? Daniel is out here training like a professional runner doing everything perfectly while Zach is running 30-40 mile weeks at a mediocre program at best. How is this not being discussed?
Because other than Arcadia, he hasn’t really faced big competition. And he didn’t even win there.
Hard to call someone the top distance talent when they haven’t even run sub-9 in the 2 mile.
He has seemed to slip under the radar because of Daniel Symmonds, but Zach Hillhouse (recent byu signee) of pleasant grove hs has to be the top distance talent in the country. 1:50 at 4500 feet altitude followed by 4:04 the next day??? Daniel is out here training like a professional runner doing everything perfectly while Zach is running 30-40 mile weeks at a mediocre program at best. How is this not being discussed?
you are not a better runner because you train less (and run slower). the best times or most wins are the best runners.
Interesting take jack beckstrom, interesting take. When I made this thread he had already converted sub 4. Anyone still think conversions don’t count?
They absolutely count, even for someone growing up at altitude. I saw too many guys in my time as a coach drop 15-20 sec in the 3200 going from 5,500’ to sea level.
The conversions are not as generous going from 4,500’ to sea level, I’d say more like one second per lap. I’m not sure I’d convert an 800 meters though. Maybe one second, maybe half a second. This kid did run 9:02 at altitude though it appears, so he’s surely sub-9:00 at sea level too.
Wrong. Jakob Ingebrigsten is the most talented highschool distance athlete currently. He's run a 3:43.73 mile at the age of 18 while most high schoolers can't even run under 3:45. I wouldn't be shocked if he becomes the first person to break 3:30 in the mile during his later years of professional running.
Please educate yourself on the current high school running landscape before making a post like this.