Richard Murray - what's going on?

[mecheng89]

Saw on my FB feed that he's going to attempt a 70.3 somewhere where it's terribly cold. 

 

For a man who does the 10k in UNDER 30 minutes, a top 10 swimmer each time, and a 350W+ avg over the 40km, surely this is laughable? 

 

My question is - why are most pros scared to "branch" off into longer disciplines, like in Richard's case? He's a world class, probably the best in the Olympic distance, surely he could still dominate the 70.3?

 

He also just recently became the Xtrerra National Champion, so he's an on road AND off road national champion. How many (local) athletes can say that?! 

 

Side note - one of the Brownlee brother's qualified for the 10000m track event for GB... 

[shaper]

Maybe is the new trend as Alistair Brownlee is also focusing on longer distances, in particular the Ironman world champs http://www.bbc.com/sport/triathlon/38292958

[FCH]

I have spoken to a hand full of guys who competed very close to this level of sprint distance; without fault they all said "sure, I am fit enough to do the distance; but at what cost?"

 

In sprint they compete on a regular basis, on half -iron its quarterly, on ironman; two or three events a year.

Unlike athletes (sic) like myself; they design their preparation 6 -12 months in advance to peak; I agree Richard will skop gat in the distance, but they dont rock up to just compete... if he cant give it a shot at podium, he wont. So 12 month prep and leaving olympic distance focus will then be needed. 

Think thats why most of them dont chop and change the distances they compete in; operative word; compete not complete.

[Dullscalpel]

I think that there is a difference between sprint/olympic and half /full ironman. Sprint and olympic is just that- a sprint, whereas the half and full ironman distances lend themselves towards endurance. They are different skill sets. Don't get me wrong, I am sure they will be able to do whatever distance they want, but I feel like athletes at their level specialise (excuse the pun) in a certain distance and stick with it

[SwissVan]

Saw on my FB feed that he's going to attempt a 70.3 somewhere where it's terribly cold.

 

For a man who does the 10k in UNDER 30 minutes, a top 10 swimmer each time, and a 350W+ avg over the 40km, surely this is laughable?

 

My question is - why are most pros scared to "branch" off into longer disciplines, like in Richard's case? He's a world class, probably the best in the Olympic distance, surely he could still dominate the 70.3?

 

He also just recently became the Xtrerra National Champion, so he's an on road AND off road national champion. How many (local) athletes can say that?!

 

Side note - one of the Brownlee brother's qualified for the 10000m track event for GB...

Sorry I R confused.... what is the question?

Btw I don't think RM swimming is on the level of top ten...despite his best efforts to reach that level.

[gummibear]

I think that there is a difference between sprint/olympic and half /full ironman. Sprint and olympic is just that- a sprint, whereas the half and full ironman distances lend themselves towards endurance. They are different skill sets. Don't get me wrong, I am sure they will be able to do whatever distance they want, but I feel like athletes at their level specialise (excuse the pun) in a certain distance and stick with it

I used to train with Tim "The Don" when he was out in SA and did a few races against him.

 

He ran a 1500m in 3:48,a sub 30:00 10km and a 21km in 70min.

 

He won a few major standard triathlons but nothing to serious and went to olympics a few times.After moving up to 70.3 he is doing much better and winning major races and more money to be made.

[Dullscalpel]

I used to train with Tim "The Don" when he was out in SA and did a few races against him.

 

He ran a 1500m in 3:48,a sub 30:00 10km and a 21km in 70min.

 

He won a few major standard triathlons but nothing to serious and went to olympics a few times.After moving up to 70.3 he is doing much better and winning major races and more money to be made.

Holy cow! Those are some impressive times!!   I see what you are saying

[Rocket-Boy]

Some athletes are just better at short distances, its a different type of racing.

I remember reading an interview with a 10k running specialist, he was often asked why he ran such short races and didnt compete in the longer stuff. His answer was that its a completely different type of running and didnt suit him well.

[Long Wheel Base]

Anyone watch the new super league triathlon that made its debut last weekend? That was some intense racing. He took home the $100 000.00 winners cheque.

 

http://www.trimurray.com/

[shaper]

Anyone watch the new super league triathlon that made its debut last weekend? That was some intense racing. He took home the $100 000.00 winners cheque.

 

http://www.trimurray.com/

Sounds like some hectic racing over 3 days!!

[Long Wheel Base]

Sounds like some hectic racing over 3 days!!

Yeah it was. I managed to watch a highlights show and it looked pretty cool. Will be lekker if it takes off and they can schedule one for here(would probably need to be at the coast though). It sounds like it was a hit with racers and spectators so lets hope we can get one here. 

Very interesting format with swim run swim ride run.

[ScottCM]

Anyone watch the new super league triathlon that made its debut last weekend? That was some intense racing. He took home the $100 000.00 winners cheque.

 

http://www.trimurray.com/

 

Had the whole family including ones who never knew what a triathlon was glued to the tellie

[Pieter-za]

https://www.strava.com/activities/3601650678?share_sig=6AD665D81591953841&

 

7:58 Unofficial 3000m 0_0 We did it !! YEAHH that HURT

 

Edited June 12, 2020 by Pieter-za