Jessie Knight is one of the amazing examples of how athletics has events for everyone!
A school teacher who took a break from athletics, and came back, finding a new event, the 400m hurdles. The speed and strength that Jesse developed helped her in both events!
This piece is done by Stuart Weir.
Jesse Knight, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
The nature of training is such that, when one puts in challenging sessions and then easy sessions. Mortal engines can be developed and challenged, but time to recover is needed. When one is at top fitness, one must also watch health diligently. In this season, in this time of the pandemic, one must watch and stay safe.
2020 World Championships Half Marathon, Gdynia, Oct 17, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon / World Athletics
Monday, 19 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
I love what Sound Running did in August with their 2 meets. Now, they are putting on a meet December 4-5, 2020 in SoCal. The meet was the idea of Jesse Williams and his team.
1,500m start, photo by Sound Running
This past week, Sound Running announced a new meet, just a 3 days after Olympic qualifying begins. Sound Running is puttng on a meet with events such as 3000m Steeple, 5000m, 10,000m, and High School 5000m.
To check out the interview we did with Jesse Williams go here: https://www.runblogrun.com/2020/09/socialing-the-distance-featuing-jesse-williams.html
Jacob Kiplimo, photo by Dan Vernon Photography / World Athletics
thletics The men's event in Gydnia was super quick! And the top 5 was amazing and they were way deep! This update was by EME News.
The WCHM women's lead pack, photo 1 by Dan Vernon Photography / World Athletics
Justin Lagat has been quite busy this past month. This piece, Justin did on the women's event in Gydnia, Poland!
Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal in action in the 3000m steeplechase heats at the Berlin 2018 European Athletics Championships, by Getty Images / European Athletics
Has Karoline Grovdal finally found her perfect distance?
The three-day 2020 European Athletics e-Convention was directed from Tallinn, reaching all 50 participating European Athletics Member Federations, photo by Getty/ European Athletics
This is an update by European Athletics on 2020 European Athletics e-Convention day 3...
Sunday is long run day. Keep running, but stay safe.
Lining up at the 10,000m, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Sunday, 18 October 2020: Long run, 75-90 minutes
George Gandy, photo by English Athletics
George Gandy was a giant in the sport of athletics coaching. Athletics Weekly did an excellent piece on George Gandy: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/12880689/george-gandy-dead-athletics-coe/
European Athletics Interim President Dobromir Karamarinov at the 2019 European Athletics Congress in Prague, photo by Getty Images/ European Athletics
This is update on day 2, at 2020 European Athletics e-Convention, thanks to EME News......
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Conversations with Larry:
NN World Record Day
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The NN World Record Day was an amazingly successful night. A new 5,000m women's world and 10,000m men's world record both happened this one night in Valencia, Spain.
Special thanks to Mike Deering on the production and Dan Vernon on the photography.
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Mariya Lasitskene, photo by European Athletics
The "Battle of the sexes" is a yearly competition in Moscow that features the best high jumpers in Russia. I want to add this event to my to go to list in the post pandemic and non banned country list.
Dina Asher-Smith, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Dina Asher-Smith speaks on the Olympic postponement....
This is Saturday. It is speed play day. We also know it as Fartlek. This session helps build leg speed.
Nicholas Kemeli leads Joshua Cheptegai, photo by Dan Venon Photography
Saturday, 17 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance with Larry Eder
Featuring Carlos Villarreal
Carlos Villarreal takes the Pan Am 1,500m, photo by USOC
Carlos is a part of the On Athletics Club, coached by Dathan Ritzenhein. He ran in college for Northern Arizona University. He is the 1500m Gold Medalist at the 2019 Pan American Games, U-23 Mexican National Record Holder in the 1500m and 8th Mexican in history to run under the 4-minute mile.
Carlos told RunBlogRun about his high school running, his time with Coach James Li at Arizona, and his move to On Athletics Club with Dathan Ritzenhein, and his PBs in 2020.
Special thanks to Carlos Villarreal for his time and Mike Deering on managing the series, #socialingthedistance.
Carlos Villarreal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcvillarrea...
Carlos Villarreal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CVillarreal12
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Letsenbet Gidey and Joshua Cheptegai, enjoying their world records, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
This is piece on NN Valencia World Record Day, by Justin Lagat.
Gesa Felicitas Krause, photo by Getty Images / European Athletics
Gesa Felicitas Krause has an amazing kick. In Doha, Gesa Felicitas Krause's last 200m put her the bronze medal position, with a huge PB 9:03.30 time. This was a huge PB and new German National record for Gesa Felicitas Krause. Gesa Felicitas Krause coached by Wolfgang Heinig.
The easy day on Friday is key to keeping you injury free.
Beatrice Chepkoeach leads Letsnebet Gidey, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Friday, 16 October 2020 : warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
European Athletics e-Convention, photo by European Athletics
This is an update on EA Convention being held as an e-Convention.
This is the daily news on the WAHM/Gydnia, courtesy EME News. The World Athletics Half Marathon Championships Gdynia 2020 will be held on 17 October 2020.
Bislett Stadion, photo by worldstadiums.com
The Bislett Stadium is one amazing sport sanctuary. Some questions have come up on hosting an EAA Champs outdoors in 2021....
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 1, by The Shoe Addicts
This video was completed in late November 2010. I had been pitched by Adam, Mike and AJ on doing video work. Nike's ad agency asked us to show us what they could do, so the emerging Shoe Addicts came up with this concept. Music, video, voice was their ideas.
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 2, by The Shoe Addicts
The video captures the spirit in running. The voice over brings the viewer in. While Nike did not use it, the video did help me see how I could and should use video to build content on our websites.
Run Unleashed: Relentless, photo 3 by The Shoe Addicts
The Shoe Addicts are Algernon Felice, Mike Deering and Adam Johnson-Eder.
Since then, The Shoe Addicts have produced more than a thousand videos for RunBlogRun and other clients..
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On Thursday, we run hills. Hills can be used, in a variety of ways, to build endurance, develop speed and build a final kick.
Joshua Cheptegai on way to 10,000m world record, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Thursday, 15 October 2020: warm-up, 30-minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
European Athletics
World Athletics Chief Information Officer An Dang Duy talking about the sport's global governing body's digital innovations at the 2020 European Athletics e-Convention
This was an update by European Athletics on Day 1 of the 2020 European Athletics Convention.
Check out https://www.european-athletics.org.
European Athletics
Thomas Rohler spoke on social media and branding at the first ever Athletes Forum on the first day of the Athletes Forum at the 2020 European Athletics e-Convention
This was an update by European Athletics on Day 1 of the 2020 European Athletics Convention.
Check out https://www.european-athletics.org.
Daniel Wanjiru takes London, photo by London Marathon Media
When I learn about a drug positive I have two simultaneous thoughts. One is that any positive test means that AIU is doing its job. The second is, an athlete who tests positive has made a business decision, and they do not believe that the chances of being caught are worth the risk.
Getty Images
European Athletics Interim President Dobromir Karamarinov at the 2019 European Athletics Congress in Prague
This piece was about the speeches that Seb Coe and Dobromir Karamarinov would make on the opening day at the 2020 European Athletics e-convention. The piece was on https://www.european-athletics.org.
Charles Moore (centre) on the podium at the 1952 Olympics (Getty Images) © Copyright
This piece was on the World Athletics site today. Charles Moore died on 8 October 2020. He was the 1952 Olympic champion at 400m hurdles.
Donavan Brazier, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Donavan Brazier, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Donavan Brazier is the 2019 World Champion at 800m. In his 800m in Doha, Donavan set a new American record at 1:42.34. In 2020, Donavan set a PB at 1,500m with his 3:35.85. In 2020, Donavan Brazier won 10 events in 10 starts, with a SB at 800m in 1:43.15 in Monaco.
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
2020 Wanda Diamond League
To put on an elite event is no mean feat. In this time of the modern plague, putting on a major event is an challenging task. That the Diamond League was able to not only sustain its brand, but to build the brand should be applauded.
Doha Diamond League, 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via BBC TV
Why was the Diamond League so important in 2020? In this Convos with Larry, I take a shot at giving praise where praise is due.
Thanks to the Diamond League team, event team, athletes, officials, and audiences who made these events so alive and important in this year of the pandemic.
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Joshua Cheptegai en route to 10,000m Wr, 26:11.00, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Joshua Cheptegai now owns the world records at 5000m and 10,000m. Joshua will debut at the half marathon (13.1m/21.1k) this weekend at the World Athletics Half Marathon in Gydnia, Poland. What can he do at the half marathon distance?
Bianca Williams, photo by Getty / British Athletics
British 4 x 100m, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Bianca Williams to Darryl Neita, GB 4x100m, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
This is our update on Bianca Williams. It is sad to note that UK is having same issues as we have in US.
Mondo Duplantis, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
Mondo Duplantis, photo by Getty Images / British Athletics
This year, in 2020 was a big year for Mondo Duplantis. Since 2017, the athletics cognesceti have noted that Mondo was the real thing. This writer met Mondo with his family in Eugene, Oregon at the Pre Classic. I was struck by how Mondo's parents allowed him to be a teenager.
Mondo woke the continent of Europe up with his win at the 2018 European Outdoor Athletics Championships.
2020 has been the year of Mondo. In one week in February 2020, Mondo set two world records, on 8 February 2020, Mondo cleared 6.17m in Torun, Poland. On 15 February 2020, Mondo cleared 6.18m in Glasgow, Scotland.
And then, on 17 September 2020, Mondo cleared 6.15m in Rome, and took the outdoor best as well!
How high can Mondo Duplantis go?
To the moon? Well, close...
Elaine Thompson, photo by Getty/British Athletics
Elaine Thompson, photo by Getty/British Athletics
Elaine Thompson-Herah is the world leader at 100 meters. In 2020, Elaine shows that she is on the way back, and we will have to wait and see in 2021 what Elaine can do. Stuart Weir put this one together. Stuart gets it. He has also covered this season with me, giving our readers a chance to appreciate the pandemic season.
An easy day today. Wednesday is about keeping it easy and recovering from tough day. Keep safe.
NN Valencia World record day, 10,000m, Oct. 7, 2020, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Wednesday, 14 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Karsten Warholm, photo by Etienne Fiacre
In 2020, Karsten Warholm has been one of the exceptional athletes in athletics. His almost flawless hurdling was something to behold. His amazing endurance and speed entertained athletics fans all season long! In fact, Karsten's achievements were done in spikes that have not been challenged by media, or World Athletics. Karsten Warholm had a near perfect season. And now, he wants to attempt the 800m! Could be cool!
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat
Episode 22
Epilogue
Happy Birthday, Michelle Carter, photo by World Athletics
In this epilogue, we delve deeper into the issues of the week. We discussed Michelle Carter, the Scottish Athletics awards, Bianca Williams and #BLM, the world
records at 5000m women, 10,000m men, and European 10,000m women's record.
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RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat
Episode 22
Sifan Hassan sets Euro 10,000m record, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
Topic included:
1. Michelle Carter, aka @shotdiva, has a birthday!
2. Athletics Weekly relaunched and with new owner
3. Scottish Athletics
4. Biance Williams, and BLM
5. 5k World women's record, 14:06.65
Joshua Cheptegai behind Nicholas Kemeli, photo by NN running team
6. 10k World men's record, 26:11.00
7. Pandemic updates
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Tuesday is a tempo run! Stay on the workout!
Eric Jenkins, photo by Chris Cooper
Tuesday: warm-up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
In Memory of the late George Gandy
George Gandy, photo by England Athletics
George Gandy died this past week, at the ago of 80. George Gandy coached at Loughborough University over the past 50 years. Among the athletes he advised and coached, are Seb Coe, Wendy Sly, Jon Brown, Lisa Dombrowsky, Jack Buckner.
George Gandy coached athletes in 10 Olympics, 11 World Championships and 5 Commonwealth Games. George Gandy also was National endurance coachin 1992-1998 and 2009-2013.
I met George Gandy in 1979-1980 at the Runners World National running week. George has advised many a coach, and he
will be missed. This is a tribute to this excellent coach.
To lean more on George Gandy, please read: https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/coaching-legend-george-gandy-dies-1039935983/
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Jake Wightman, photo by Mike Deering / The Shoe Addicts
Jemma Reekie, photo by British Athletics
Laura Muir, photo by British Athletics
Scottish Athletics did the unusual step by announcing a 3 athlete tie on the Performance Athlete of the year. And it makes total sense! Laura Muir had 3 1,500m races under 4 minutes and 5 800m races with slowest being 2:00.49! Jemma Reekie won 4/5 800m and 2/3 1,500m. Jake Wightman went 3:29 at 1,500m and moved Steve Cram, Seb Coe and Steve Ovett down the all time British list.
Laura Weightman paces Sifan Hassan, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
The 10,000m is 25 laps on a 400m track. In good weather, it is a challenging event. In rain, cold and wind, it is a thing of nightmares. Sifan Hassan showed her talent and drive in this tough battle with the track and Mother Nature.
Sifan Hassan, photo by Dan Vernon Photography
What a way to end the 2020 season. Global Sports Communications put this end season meeting, and Sifan Hassan showed the shape that she is in with the new 10,000m Euro record.
Monday is an easy day. Enjoy it!
Jessica Hull, Shannon Rowbury, photo by Chris Cooper
Monday, 12 October 2020: warm-up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Long runs are key to your success as a distance runner. Keep the pace at a talking pace, and enjoy the run.
Sara Hall takes 2nd at London Marathon, by London Marathon media
Sunday: Long run, 75-90 minutes
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
2020 Virgin Money London Marathon
The London Marathon 2020 was exciting!
The womens' event began at 7.15 AM local, the men's event began at 10 AM local, and the wheelchair began at 1 pm local.
All 3 events were run at Saint James Park, a 2.195k loop that was done 19 plus times.
The women's event showed Brigid Kosgei in top condition, and winning a cold, rainy event in 2:18.58. The most amazing finish was that of Sara Hall, who went to second from fifth, setting a PB in 2:22.01, and putting 4 seconds between Sara and Ruth Chepngetich!
Brigid Kosgei's splits yesterday 🔥
-- Virgin Money London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) October 5, 2020
5km - 16:26 (16:26)
10km - 32:25 (15:59)
15km - 48:31 (16:06)
20km - 1:04:35 (16:05)
25km - 1:21:17 (16:42)
30km - 1:38:18 (17:02)
35km - 1:55:00 (16:42)
40km - 2:11:41 (16:42)
42km - 2:18.58 (7.17)
What a performance! #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/b6sfnyuzre
Enjoy the speed play, keep it safe !
Fast 5k, photo by Chris Cooper
Saturday, 10 October 2020: warm-up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minutes cool down
Alicia Monson, photo by www.badgers.com
Alicia Monson was a fun interview, she loves her sport and is excited about her new club, On Athletics Club.
We look forward to seeing her compete in 2021!
Thanks to Mike Deering on producing #SocialingtheDistance. Thanks to Alica Monson for her thoughtful comments.
Enjoy the easy day. Stay safe.
Eric Jenkins wins the fast 5k, 5 October 2020, photo by Chris Cooper
Friday, 9 October 2020 : warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat Episode 21-Epilogue
This is my deep thoughts on the Athletics Chat 21. Get a beverage and enjoy!
Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss all the athletic issues during the week, and attempt to solve them.
Special thanks to Mike Deering /The Shoe Addicts on managing us.
London women's elite, photo by London Marathon media
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RunBlogRun presents
Athletics Chat Episode 21
Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss all the athletic issues during the week, and attempt to solve them.
Special thanks to Mike Deering /The Shoe Addicts on managing us.
Topics include:
1. London marathon-huge success
2. British Athletics-what is going on? No Muller Indoor GP?
3. Joshua Cheptegei World 10k attempt-can he do it?
London 40th poster, photo by London Marathon media
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This video was found deep in the archives.
I have to admit, it is one of my favorites...
In 2011, The Shoe Addicts, a video collective, had just begun. They did this video for RunBlogRun as part of a project for Nike. The idea was to promote the Prefontaine Classic, which was coming up at the end of May 2011.
The video is focused on David Oliver. They captured his charm, athleticism and swagger. Pushing the star power of athletes such as David Oliver was one of the ways that The Shoe Addicts got the attention of our readers and viewers.
It was also one of their first videos.
The Shoe Addicts are Algernon Felice, Mike Deering and Adam Johnson-Eder.
Since then, The Shoe Addicts have produced more than a thousand videos for RunBlogRun and other clients..
Hill training is on Thursdays each week. Stay focused.
Jessica Hull and Laura Weightman, photo by Chris Cooper
Thursday: warm up, 30 minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, jog 200 btw each hill, cool down
I have watched this broadcast three times already.
The NN running team hosted an amazing event in Valencia.
Letensebet Gidey, photo by NN running team
Letensetbet Gidey sets the 5000m world record at 14:06.65, and she shocked the heck out of many.
While many thought that Joshua Cheptegai could set a new 10,000m world record, it was going to be tough! His 26:11.00 was amazing!
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by NN running team
The broadcast is the best streaming since the breaking 2 broadcast in May 2017. Rob Walker and Sonia O'Sullivan did a wonderful job announcing both events.
The amount of work that goes into a meet is never appreciated, and a meet in the modern plague is amazing that they even happen.
So, get in a run. Get a beverage, and relax. Watch the amazing program!
RunBlogRun presents
Conversations with Larry
The Diack Debacle
Lamine Diack, photo by InsidetheGames.biz
The stench that the Diacks (Lamine and Pappa) put upon the sport would not soon be forgotten. We may not know the whole story, because Pappa will probably never go to court in Paris. Pappa should have been extradited to France. But, the President in Senegal, who had been given a political donation via the Diacks, will not allow Pappa Diack to be extradited to Paris, France.
This convo includes my deep thoughts on the Debacle. Thanks to Mike Deering on producing #Athletics Chat.
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The NN Valencia World record Day was succesful on all counts.
Letsenbet Gidey set a 5000m world record just prior to the 10,000m attempt, with an excellent 14:06.65!
Joshua Cheptegai had already set world records at 15k (41:05, in 2018), 10k on 1 December 2019 (26:38, which has been broken by Rhonex Kipruto, with 26:24), 5k on the roads (12:51 on 16 February 2020).
On 13 August, Joshua Cheptegai added a track record with his 12:35.36. His breaking the world record at 5000m may have been harder than his new 10,000m attempt.
Joshua Cheptegai, photo by NN running team
It is, well a conundrum.
A world record means that one person, or a team has run faster or farther than ever before in human history. That is, or should be, mind numbing. (My guess is that some Neandertal probably ran pretty fast, but since he or she became part of a carnivore, no record).
On October 7, 2020, Letensebet Gidey achieved a dream that she had for over six years. Letensebet wanted to see her name next to the 5000m world record. She achieved it on Wednesday, 7 October 2020.
Letensebet Gidey, photo by NN running team
Wednesday is an easy day. If you want to continue improving, then, accept the easy days.
Laura Weightman, photo by Etienne Fiacre
Wednesday, 7 October 2020: warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
Sunette Viljoen, photo by World Athletics
There's a saying, "if there's a will, there's a way." Sunette Viljoen knows that. She's taking a rather creative way to funding.
Marathon is life, and life is full of challenges. I want to thank everybody for the many well wishes, it is a great support to me. We look ahead and together we build towards an even greater future, in which we hope to inspire as many human beings as possible. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/XHcMGyef78
-- Eliud Kipchoge - EGH🇰🇪 (@EliudKipchoge) October 6, 2020
Eliud Kipchoge was in the battle to win the London marathon until the very end. He developed a challenge with his hearing, which affected his sense of balance. Kipchoge fought as long as he could and he completed the event, like a champion.
Eliud Kipchoge in the battle, photo by London Marathon Media
Laura Weightman, photo by Chris Cooper
Steve Cram was asked, early in 2020, to develop a late season 5k. So, he and his team put together the Fast 5k. With good times in both men's and women's elite events, the Fast 5k has a good beginning. This is how EME News covered the event.
Faith Kipyegon, photo by Etienne Fiacre
Sifan Hassan, photo by NN running team
Are we looking at 2 more world records this weekend? Faith Kipyegon is oh so close to the 1000m best. Can Sifan Hassan challenge the women's 10,000m world record, set by Almaz Ayana at 29:17.45?
Tuesday is Tempo day. Tempo Days seem, oh well, boring. Truth is this, tempo runs are secret sauce. That means, in English, that tempo runs, hills, fartlek and long runs, with some speed play, can build you into the athlete that you want to be.
The keys to success? Hard work, easy days, focus and attention to details, a coach who understands you, and a good circle of friends all are parts of a successful athletic culture.
Jessica Hull sets Australian records at 1,500m, 3,000m and 5,000m this summer! Photo by Monaco Diamond League
Tuesday, 5 October 2020: warm up, 15 minutes easy, tempo run, 20 minutes, at pace 30 seconds above your ave mile pace for 5k now. So, if you ran 18 minutes for 5k, you can run 20 minutes at 6:20 mile pace, this is not to exhaust you, but to build you, 4x300m cutdowns, cooldown
My favorite picture of my entire career by the amazing @azsportsimages ❤️ So many emotions that cannot be put into words pic.twitter.com/V3pflMs0CS
-- Katerina Stefanidi (@KatStefanidi) August 22, 2020
European, Olympic and World Champion Katerina Stefanidi will be training in Ohio...
Joshua Cheptegai, 5000m world record, photo Etienne Fiacre
Joshua Cheptegai will attempt to break the 10,000m world record of Kenenisa Bekele (26:17.53) on Wednesday night in Valencia, Spain.
Brigid Kosgei takes the 2020 VM London Marathon, photo by London Marathon
The weather was absolute crap. And, in this challenging year, in this year of the plague, it seems appropriate that the cold and rain challenged the elite women and men on Sunday, as they toured the loop around St. James Park nineteen plus times.
The wind, the rain and the cold played havoc with the elite athletes, but, in the end, Brigid Kosgei won the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:18.58.
The 2020 VM London Marathon was a huge success in a dystopic year.
In a shitshow year, the London Marathon team put together and amazing event, even in bad weather. The men's event and the women's events were fabulous, and I loved that we could watch the events, one by one.
In this bit, Shure Kitata's win was insured, in his mind, by his early morning meal...
Shure Kitata, 2020 VM London Marathon male winner, photo by London Marathon
2020 Doha Diamond League, 24 September 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via BBC TV
Each week, Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss the current issues in athletics.
Stuart Weir is in Oxford, England. Larry Eder is in San Jose, California. We discuss by Zoom,
and Mike Deering keeps me from loosing my mind, and on topic (well, he does try).
In this epilogue, I discussed how we consider the value of the London marathon and Doha Diamond League
in 2020.
Each week, Stuart Weir and Larry Eder discuss the current issues in athletics.
Stuart Weir is in Oxford, England. Larry Eder is in San Jose, California. We discuss by
Zoom, and Mike Deering keeps me from loosing my mind, and on topic (well, he does try).
Doha Diamond League, photo by Getty Images / World Athletics
Our topics in week 20:
1. Doha Diamond League
2. Athletes Of Year
3. London Marathon
4. Kip Keino Classic
5. The stench that is the Diacks
6. 2021-Any changes?
7. Pandemic News...
I had wanted to go to Gydnia, Poland. I love Poland. They put on excellent athletics, and they also have excellent beer and good food. In 2014, i visited Sopot. In 2019, I visited Torun, Poland in 2019 and went to a fun meet.
Due to the pandemic, I will be covering the event remotely. It should be an amazing event, and World Athletics has gone to amazing lengths to take care of the athletes, coaches, and officials.
This update comes from EME News.
Oh, and why doesn't the US have a team going to the World Championships Half in Gydnia?
Last winter, Steve Cram, yes that Steve Cram, decided to see how he could put together a late season 5k. Steve's partner, Allison Curbishley, sent me this release just when I was getting ready to cover the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon.
We will cover the event this evening.
Monday is an easy day! Enjoy it!
Shannon Rowbury and Jessica Hull, Monaco Diamond League 2020, photo by Diamond League
Monday, 5 October 2020: warm up, an easy 50 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
The 2020 VM London Marathon was won by Shura Kitata, in the final steps of the race. The men's event was exciting, and with much drama. This is the second piece by Justin Lagat on the 2020 London Marathon.
Shura Kitata held off Vincent Kipchumba, by one second! Shura Kitata won the London marathon in 2:05.41-2:05:42, #the40thrace , #londonmarathon , @theshoeaddicts, @runblogrun, @rosassociati, pic.twitter.com/X1FkHK0pDR
-- RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) October 4, 2020
BRIGID KOSGEI WINS THE 2020 VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON! 👏
-- Virgin Money London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) October 4, 2020
WHAT A PERFORMANCE!🔥🔥#LondonMarathon #The40thRace pic.twitter.com/dCbGGoV6Wj
This piece is by Justin Lagat. Justin did two pieces on the excitng events that let us enjoy both exciting elite marathons in London!
The last stop on the WA 2020 Continental Tour was the Kip Keino Classic, which was held on 3 October in Nairobi, Kenya.
The event was a big success and the athletes and fans enjoyed it.
The short reviews were supplied by EME News.
Kip Keino Classic, Nairobi, Kenya, 3 October 2020, photo by @stuartweir, photos taken on @worldathletics, @euroathletics, #theshoeaddicts, #runblogrun, pic.twitter.com/QK8MislACo
-- RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) October 3, 2020
The long run is a Sunday event. Keep it relaxed and enjoy the run.
2019 USA Champs Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Sunday, 4 OctobeSunday: Long run, 75-90 minutes: Long run, 75-90 minutes
Steph Twell, photo by London Marathon media
Steph Twell is leading the British athletes in the women's elite event in the London marathon in a few hours.......this is some of their thoughts on the event...
Chris Thompson, photo by London Marathon media
A few hours from the elite men's race, I thought you might like to see some deep thoughts from the British athletes who are competing in London on Sunday.
Track fans at the Kip Keino Classic, 3 October 2020, photo by Stuart Weir via World Athletics
This is the piece on the KIp Keino Classic, held today in Nairobi, Kenya. This is end of season meet, and only Continental Tour in Africa. The story is by Justin Lagat.
Ruth Chepngetich, photo by London marathon media
In a few hours, the women's elite event will begin, and we could see an excitingly quick race.....
This is Saturday, and it is speed play day.
2019 USA Champs, Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Saturday, 3 October 2020: warm up, Fartlek: 10 x 1 minute, 5 k pace, 2 minutes easy, then 10 x 1 minute, 10k pace, 30 minute cool down
The final event programme for the Kipkeino Classic #ContinentalTourGold at Nyayo National Stadium is here.
-- Kipkeino Classic Continental Tour (@KipKeinoClassic) October 2, 2020
For tickets (free), dial *658*22#. Limited slots available.
Which events are you looking forward to most? pic.twitter.com/i5ilmbIxZC
This is the update on the Kip Keino Classic, to be held on 3 October 2020.
Kenenisa Bekele, photo by NN running team
I am sad that Kenenisa Bekele is injured, but I am having a challenge wondering what the real story is.
I do understand that it could be just as he noted, a calf injury happened in a couple fast workouts. I just think that it takes away from the 2020 London Marathon.
In 2014, we watched Kenenisa Bekele debut at 26.2 and many thought he would clobber the distance. There was a learning curve, and in 2019, Bekele went 2:01.41 in Berlin.
Like many, I want to see Eluid Kipchoge challenged. And, in this rare world, Kenenisa Bekele is one of the few who could challenge Eliud.
It will be another day.
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Joe Klecker
One of the absolutely satisfying parts of my job is doing interviews. The truth is, while I do research on the coaches, athletes and key players that I interview, I always learn something new.
I knew both of Joe's parents, both fine athletes. Joe's father, Barney Klecker held the 50 mile American record and the 50k as well. Joe's Mom, Janice was a 1992 Olympian at the marathon and is the American record holder at 50k.
Joe Klecker is a 9 time All American and 11 time NCAA qualifier at the University of Colorado. Now coached by Dathan Ritzenhein, and competing for the On Athletic Club, Joe has just set PBs at 1,500m (3:37.55) and 5,000m (13:28.98).
Joe Klecker, CU Invite, photo by CU sports
I enjoyed the conversation with Joe Klecker and hope you will too!
Special thanks to Joe Klecker.
Special thanks to Mike Deering on producing #socialingthedistance.
London Marathon, photo by London Marathon media
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden
Clip 9 - Epilogue
Des Linden, 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden has done this elite athlete deal going on 15 years, and she has a take on the life style. She knows that the work that matters is the mundane. The day in, the day out, daily miles that can make some people loose it, Des seems to enjoy. The long tempo runs in rural Michigan build Des into the tough marathoner that toes the line. Des is a 2 time Olympian, as well as the 2018 Boston Marathon champion.
Des Linden, 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials, photo by Kevin Morris
In this clip #9, I speak about Des Linden and her position in American distance running. This is the epilogue on Des Linden in Socialing the Distance.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with #SocialingtheDistance.
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden
Clip 8 - On The Blocks
Des Linden, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden has done this elite athlete deal going on 15 years, and she has a take on the life style. She knows that the work that matters is the mundane. The day in, the day out, daily miles that can make some people loose it, Des seems to enjoy. The long tempo runs in rural Michigan build Des into the tough marathoner that toes the line. Des is a 2 time Olympian, as well as the 2018 Boston Marathon champion.
In this clip #8 , Larry asks Des to give three words to describe different Marathon Courses and athletes. This was a relaxed question, and it was a fun question.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with Socialing the Distance.
RunBlogRun presents
Socialing The Distance
with Larry Eder
Featuring Des Linden Clip 7
- 2019 New York City Marathon
Des Linden, photo by Kevin Morris
Des Linden is an old school distance runner. A two time Olympian and the 2018 winner at the Boston Marathon, Des Linden is loves daily running. She is no nonsense and she likes to test herself, and see what she is made of.
In this clip 7, we speak about what Des learned on the streets in New York in 2019.
Special thanks to Mike Deering, The Shoe Addicts, on the management and production with Socialing the Distance.
Yes, today is an easy day. Enjoy it. Your body needs it, but so does your brain.
2019 Women's 10,000m, photo by Cortney Ware
Friday, 2 October 2020, warm up, an easy 45 minutes, 6 x 150 m stride outs, cooldown
The 60m, Muller Glasgow, photo by Getty / British Athletics
The rumors about challenges at British Athletics continue...
One would have to go back many years to consider a more anticipated event than the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon.
The strength in hill training is in the variety. We suggest the one below, but you can use this as a beginning thought. I used to love a weekly workout where I did a 800m hill circuit, in Lydiard style. I would do a 400m charge, 200m jog, 100m stride, 100m jog, and build up to 8 (high school) and 12 (college). I did this workout in fall each year. The time for 10 repeats equated to my best 10k time each year in 3 straight years.
Women's 10,000m, 2019 USA Champs, photo by Cortney Ware
Thursday, 1 October 2020: warm up, 30 minute hilly run, 6 x 200m hill, job 200 btw each hill, cool down
