Cyclists with a "Running" Problem

[IceCreamMan]

China ultramarathon: Severe weather kills 21 runners https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57216601
 

sad story 

[Stretch]

1 hour ago, IceCreamMan said:

China ultramarathon: Severe weather kills 21 runners https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-57216601
 

sad story 

Terribly sad... Sounds like horrendous organisation though. There's a reason why there's so much emphasise on the kit etc you must have for ultra trail running

[Lexx]

6 hours ago, Chris_ said:

I love this dual commentary. It's reminding me how much I'm missing watching comrades 

Absolutely. It's worse when you know you are not going to run that special race ever again.

Edited May 23, 2021 by Lexx

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2 hours ago, Lexx said:

Absolutely. It's worse when you know you are not going to run that special race ever again.

I know how you feel lexx... Although different circumstances...I don't see myself running it again either. I'm just glad I got to experience 3 very special runs

[Chris_]

2 hours ago, Stretch said:

I know how you feel lexx... Although different circumstances...I don't see myself running it again either. I'm just glad I got to experience 3 very special runs

How did you fare against the latest Boston quali times? They were mega quick. 

(it was you that qualified last year right?) 

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2 hours ago, Chris_ said:

How did you fare against the latest Boston quali times? They were mega quick. 

(it was you that qualified last year right?) 

I see I still qualify for 2022 as they are allowing times since 1 September 2019 and I ran my last marathon in the October

[Jewbacca]

Hey guys.

So glad to have provided some entertainment.

I had a bit of a whoopsie at roughly 80km which meant the plans changed a bit and I had to dig really really deep to keep ticking the leg over.

I will feet up today to get the swelling down and then off to see someone about the extent of the damage. 

I'm still processing what happened, but WOW! If you are ever in search of an ultra (46km, 50 and 100 miler) the FRESH team put on an amazing amazing production.

Thank you for the support. It is invaluable when you are out there for so long!

[b-rad]

12 hours ago, Chris_ said:

How did you fare against the latest Boston quali times? They were mega quick. 

(it was you that qualified last year right?) 

The cutoff to qualify for this years Boston was the quickest ever. One had to be 7min47 (and faster) than the qualifying standard time. With the reduced field of 20000 it was inevitable. 

[Shebeen]

On 5/23/2021 at 10:31 AM, Chris_ said:

Ketema Negasa 2:42:07 aaand new... 

 

obviously it's not taken that seriously!

marathon world record - 2:01:39 - 2:57min/km

50km record - 2:42:07 - 3:15min/km

 

turns out an american broke it last year - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-breaks-50k-world-record/

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, b-rad said:

The cutoff to qualify for this years Boston was the quickest ever. One had to be 7min47 (and faster) than the qualifying standard time. With the reduced field of 20000 it was inevitable. 

it will be the same for 2022 I reckon...doubt I will qualify. Still deciding if it is worth it. Might just be easier to enter a European marathon

[Stretch]

17 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

obviously it's not taken that seriously!

marathon world record - 2:01:39 - 2:57min/km

50km record - 2:42:07 - 3:15min/km

 

turns out an american broke it last year - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-breaks-50k-world-record/

 

 

 

I did see that while googling to see the results.

[Chris_]

32 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

obviously it's not taken that seriously!

marathon world record - 2:01:39 - 2:57min/km

50km record - 2:42:07 - 3:15min/km

 

turns out an american broke it last year - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-breaks-50k-world-record/

 

 

 

Ja I mean they went through the marathon 15 mins slower than the above. So its not really a selection of the worlds finest finest.

But.. if theres a record to take, payday to make, may as well.

[b-rad]

2 hours ago, Shebeen said:

obviously it's not taken that seriously!

marathon world record - 2:01:39 - 2:57min/km

50km record - 2:42:07 - 3:15min/km

 

turns out an american broke it last year - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-breaks-50k-world-record/

 

 

 

Quite right. There's lots of potential with the 50k. 

It just needs the right financial incentive for athletes. The event yesterday and plans for upcoming events will definitely see a lot of interest from top marathoners.  

[ridr]

17 hours ago, Shebeen said:

obviously it's not taken that seriously!

marathon world record - 2:01:39 - 2:57min/km

50km record - 2:42:07 - 3:15min/km

 

turns out an american broke it last year - https://runningmagazine.ca/sections/runs-races/u-s-marathoner-breaks-50k-world-record/

 

 

 

There's also this 50km record from last month - not sure why this one doesn't count?

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/desiree-linden-breaks-womens-50k-world-record-by-over-seven-minutes/

[amac]

1 hour ago, ridr said:

There's also this 50km record from last month - not sure why this one doesn't count?

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/desiree-linden-breaks-womens-50k-world-record-by-over-seven-minutes/

It hasn't yet been ratified by the IAAF.  

[Shebeen]

1 hour ago, ridr said:

There's also this 50km record from last month - not sure why this one doesn't count?

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/desiree-linden-breaks-womens-50k-world-record-by-over-seven-minutes/

non paywalled link

https://www.womensrunning.com/culture/news/desiree-linden-sets-50k-world-record/

 

 

Desiree Linden tackled her first ultramarathon on Tuesday on a certified 50K course near Eugene, Oregon, and she finished the distance faster than any other woman in the world ever has, becoming the first to break three hours.

In an official time of 2:59:54, Linden, who is a two-time Olympian and 2018 Boston Marathon champion, added another impressive line to her résumé, averaging 5:47 per mile for 50K. Although World Athletics does not recognize the distance as an official world record, it is a world best. The previous record was 3:07:20, held by Great Britain’s Aly Dixon, set at the 2019 world championships in Brasov, Romania. Linden said Dixon has been cheering on her quest to better the mark.

Originally she wanted to race the Two Oceans Ultramarathon in South Africa, but it was canceled due to the pandemic. So Linden, her agent, Josh Cox, and her sponsor Brooks created their own race on Tuesday near Eugene. It was certified and included a marathon, too, contested by Adriana Nelson and Chirine Njeim.

 

but following the rabbithole, it seems the only reason why it is not a record is because the mark doesn't exist. It's like me saying I'm going to set a course out for 6.89km tomorrow and attempt the record at it - as no one has done it before.

So.......does irvette break the record or not, if it doesn't exist? she's defintely not the fastest over the distance

One thing IS assured, actually.  Linden won't be setting a World Athletics record no matter what her time.  That's because the 50-kilometer distance is not recognized by the world governing body for athletics and road running as a world record distance. Instead, it's one of 18 disciplines relegated to the second-tier "world best" category like the 150-meter dash, 300-meter hurdles, and 35-kilometer race walk. In fact, the only ultramarathon distance which is part of the World Athletics records list is the 100-K.

Edited May 25, 2021 by Shebeen