5th Ave Mile Results

[attack the hill]

Please post when they're available.

edit: Should be here later: http://web2.nyrrc.org/cgi-bin/start.exe/aes-programs/results/startup.html?result.id=a80921&result.year=2008

[Equinox2100]

Men (http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/mile/mens_bios.asp):

Adrian Blincoe
Nate Brannen
Bernard Lagat
Will Leer
Chris Lukezic
Jon Rankin
Chris Solinsky
Kevin Sullivan
Nick Symmonds <---:D !!
Nick Willis

INSANE field.

Women (http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/mile/womens_bios.asp):

Lisa Dobriskey
Erin Donohue
Lindsey Gallo
Sara Hall
Sarah Jamieson
Rose Kosgei
Amy Mortimer
Marina Muncan
Shannon Rowbury

Womens side also showing a VERY deep and impressive field.

[bmurphy74]

Professional Men
Team Official
Pl. Bib Name Age City State Country Affiliation Time
1 3 Nick Willis 25 Ann Arbor MI New Zealand Reebok 3:50.5
2 1 Bernard Lagat 33 Tucson AZ U.S.A. Nike 3:50.6
3 5 Nate Brannen 26 Ann Arbor MI Canada Reebok 3:51.9
4 7 Jon Rankin 26 Chula Vista CA U.S.A. Nike 3:52.7
5 8 Chris Solinsky 23 Madison WI U.S.A. Nike 3:54.1
6 10 Chris Lukezic 24 Washington DC U.S.A. Reebok 3:54.5
7 12 Phil Sakala 25 Colorado Springs CO U.S.A. Army 3:55.8
8 9 Will Leer 23 Eugene OR U.S.A. Oregon TC Elite 3:56.4
9 16 James Thie 30 Cardiff Great Britain New York Athletic Club 3:57.0
10 15 David Torrence 22 Berkley CA U.S.A. 3:57.5
11 2 Kevin Sullivan 34 Talahassee FL Canada Reebok 3:58.9
12 4 Nick Symmonds 24 Eugene OR U.S.A. Oregon TC Elite 4:00.5
13 14 John Richardson 23 Lexington KY U.S.A. Reebok 4:01.5

Professional Women
Team Official
Pl. Bib Name Age City State Country Affiliation Time
1 22 Lisa Dobriskey 24 Loughborough Great Britain adidas 4:18.6
2 21 Shannon Rowbury 24 San Francisco CA U.S.A. Nike 4:19.2
3 28 Rose Kosgei 27 Santa Fe NM Kenya New Balance 4:23.9
4 24 Erin Donohue 25 Haddonfield NJ U.S.A. Nike 4:24.9
5 31 Meskerem Legesse 21 Bronx NY U.S.A. adidas 4:28.6
6 25 Sarah Jamieson 33 Perth Australia Reebok 4:28.9
7 26 Amy Mortimer 27 Providence RI U.S.A. Reebok 4:30.9
8 23 Sara Hall 25 Big Bear Lake CA U.S.A. Asics 4:32.6
9 30 Lindsey Gallo 26 Ann Arbor MI U.S.A. Reebok 4:36.4
10 27 Marina Muncan 25 Philadelphia PA Serbia New Balance 4:36.9
11 29 Nikeya Green 26 Alexandria VA U.S.A. Reebok 4:39.3

[1609.344]

Professional Men
Team Official
Pl. Bib Name Age City State Country Affiliation Time
1 3 Nick Willis 25 Ann Arbor MI New Zealand Reebok 3:50.5
2 1 Bernard Lagat 33 Tucson AZ U.S.A. Nike 3:50.6


maybe i should have gone (long run this morning). looks to have been pretty exciting.

hmm, how many more years/races does lagat have left?

[mcdougallshen789]

better question is when is lukezic gonna hang em up

[akellas]

Symmonds was leading for the first 400 or so.
Lagat had it up to final 100m, but looked strained as Willis kicked past.

it was a pretty exciting race.
i met Rankin and Solinsky afterwards, and Solinsky even gave me one of his racing flats. and i never knew Rankin's manager was Meb's younger brother...

[run_nyc]

maybe sullivan should have stayed in 2a, go blue

[attack the hill]

hmm, how many more years/races does lagat have left?

5th Ave is traditionally the last race of the year for a lot of guys.

[2slow4you]

5th Ave is traditionally the last race of the year for a lot of guys.

i think he meant for lagat's career, not this season.

[akellas]

they said today that he'll definitely be coming back for the millrose games again.

so i would expect him to run through the 2009 season.

[abap]

Nice run for Brannen.

[DCsoloRunner]

Willis is having a godamn good year!

[MIDAS]

lagat needs to start completely focusing on 3k/5k. Obviously he can still have success at 1500/mile because he's so talented, but his best chance now is definitely the 5k.

[reflex88]

3:50 damn, that's a fast road mile! That's Willis' PR in the mile too, wonder what he could run on the track.

[RunRichard11311]

3:50 damn, that's a fast road mile! That's Willis' PR in the mile too, wonder what he could run on the track.

This is run downhill, no? Or am I missing a troll that I don't know...

[jacksparrow34313]

What is wrong with people? Lagat lost to the Olympic bronze medalist by .1 seconds, and he's done at the 1500? Ridiculous. Didn't he just win a big European 1k race a few weeks ago? This forum can be freaking ridiculous sometimes.


JS

[maverick]

This is run downhill, no? Or am I missing a troll that I don't know...

5th avenue is downhill.

[Equinox2100]

5th avenue is downhill.

they go up before they go down though...am i right?

edit: nope, watching last years they dont.

[The_Gleas]

they go up before they go down though...am i right?

edit: nope, watching last years they dont.

Isn't the second 400 just slightly up hill?

[wineturtle]

Isn't the second 400 just slightly up hill?
Correctomondo approx second quarter from about 76 St down to 70 St you rise about 28 feet
http://www.usatf.org/routes/view.asp?rID=247573

[RBK2006]

Go Willis! Fantastic season.

[Scotty]

3:50 damn, that's a fast road mile! That's Willis' PR in the mile too, wonder what he could run on the track.

This is a downhill...straight down 5th Avenue. The course runs approx 3.50 seconds faster than a track mile.

[Runnin4milez]

better question is when is lukezic gonna hang em up

Why would lukezic hang them up? He is still in the top 10 milers in the US and only 24.... And beat some solid guys in this race too.

[vano]

Why would lukezic hang them up? He is still in the top 10 milers in the US and only 24.... And beat some solid guys in this race too.

yeh top 10 in the US. What does that make you, like top 100 in the world?

[jacksparrow34313]

yeh top 10 in the US. What does that make you, like top 100 in the world?
Yeah, why don't you quit running too while you're at it, why bother if you're not in the top 100 in the world?


JS

[MIDAS]

What is wrong with people? Lagat lost to the Olympic bronze medalist by .1 seconds, and he's done at the 1500? Ridiculous. Didn't he just win a big European 1k race a few weeks ago? This forum can be freaking ridiculous sometimes.


JS


Of course he can still be competetive and very good at 1500/mile, but that's because he's coming off a 3:26! Compared to his past potential, the times he's been running are mediocre. He's still very fast but he doesn't have the super speed to close on an olympic or world championship field anymore. Sure, Lagat could continue with the 1500 and do well, but I think someone like him wants some more championships or at least some blazing times, and that doesn't look like it's going to happen in the 15. If he really orients himself towards 5k workouts I think we could see his 1500 speed translate into 12:40s for 5k.

[ElHollingsworth]

Of course he can still be competetive and very good at 1500/mile, but that's because he's coming off a 3:26! Compared to his past potential, the times he's been running are mediocre. He's still very fast but he doesn't have the super speed to close on an olympic or world championship field anymore. Sure, Lagat could continue with the 1500 and do well, but I think someone like him wants some more championships or at least some blazing times, and that doesn't look like it's going to happen in the 15. If he really orients himself towards 5k workouts I think we could see his 1500 speed translate into 12:40s for 5k.

http://www.runwashington.com/images/news/World07BernardLagat1500mfinVS.jpg



yea, he cant close at all.

[Equinox2100]

He's still very fast but he doesn't have the super speed to close on an olympic or world championship field anymore.

Despite the Olympic performance, he is one of the best closers in the world.

edit: beaten to it

[jacksparrow34313]

Official Results - Men - 1000 Metres Pos Athlete Nat Mark Pts
1 Bernard Lagat [USA] USA 2:16.18 10
2 Nicholas Willis [NZL] NZL 2:16.93 8
3 Nick Symmonds [USA] USA 2:17.10 7
4 Nathan Brannen [CAN] CAN 2:17.34 6
5 Bram Som [NED] NED 2:17.50 5
6 Richard Kiplagat [KEN] KEN 2:17.57 4
7 Christian Smith [USA] USA 2:18.87 3
8 Joe Thomas [GBR] GBR 2:19.91 2
9 Darren St.Clair [GBR] GBR 2:20.26
10 Andrew Baddeley [GBR] GBR 2:21.13
Sammy Tangui [KEN] KEN DNF


Not a world class field, but this is a shorter race than the 5th avenue mile, and he still beat Willis, who beat him there, and Symmonds, an 800 guy, both handily defeated. Lagat was hurt at the Olympics. He is FINE.


JS

[Dragonsoul]

Professional Men
Team Official
Pl. Bib Name Age City State Country Affiliation Time
1 3 Nick Willis 25 Ann Arbor MI New Zealand Reebok 3:50.5
2 1 Bernard Lagat 33 Tucson AZ U.S.A. Nike 3:50.6
3 5 Nate Brannen 26 Ann Arbor MI Canada Reebok 3:51.9
4 7 Jon Rankin 26 Chula Vista CA U.S.A. Nike 3:52.7
5 8 Chris Solinsky 23 Madison WI U.S.A. Nike 3:54.1
6 10 Chris Lukezic 24 Washington DC U.S.A. Reebok 3:54.5
7 12 Phil Sakala 25 Colorado Springs CO U.S.A. Army 3:55.8
8 9 Will Leer 23 Eugene OR U.S.A. Oregon TC Elite 3:56.4
9 16 James Thie 30 Cardiff Great Britain New York Athletic Club 3:57.0
10 15 David Torrence 22 Berkley CA U.S.A. 3:57.5
11 2 Kevin Sullivan 34 Talahassee FL Canada Reebok 3:58.9
12 4 Nick Symmonds 24 Eugene OR U.S.A. Oregon TC Elite 4:00.5
13 14 John Richardson 23 Lexington KY U.S.A. Reebok 4:01.5

Professional Women
Team Official
Pl. Bib Name Age City State Country Affiliation Time
1 22 Lisa Dobriskey 24 Loughborough Great Britain adidas 4:18.6
2 21 Shannon Rowbury 24 San Francisco CA U.S.A. Nike 4:19.2
3 28 Rose Kosgei 27 Santa Fe NM Kenya New Balance 4:23.9
4 24 Erin Donohue 25 Haddonfield NJ U.S.A. Nike 4:24.9
5 31 Meskerem Legesse 21 Bronx NY U.S.A. adidas 4:28.6
6 25 Sarah Jamieson 33 Perth Australia Reebok 4:28.9
7 26 Amy Mortimer 27 Providence RI U.S.A. Reebok 4:30.9
8 23 Sara Hall 25 Big Bear Lake CA U.S.A. Asics 4:32.6
9 30 Lindsey Gallo 26 Ann Arbor MI U.S.A. Reebok 4:36.4
10 27 Marina Muncan 25 Philadelphia PA Serbia New Balance 4:36.9
11 29 Nikeya Green 26 Alexandria VA U.S.A. Reebok 4:39.3

http://www.jrcompton.com/photos/The_Birds/J/may-07-j/JR77159-angry-grak.jpg

Seems like a great couple of races with many people I know. The season is finished now for basically everybody who's not doing a half marathon or marathon I think. The Olympic year seemed better in 2004 for distances. Does anybody remember where in 2004 everybody was anticipating the Olympic Mens 1500m/5000m highly? It was Hicham vs Bernard and Hicham vs Kenenisa, it was great! :)

[MIDAS]

Again, he is still very fast, but I don't think fast enough. I suppose I could be wrong, but remember that he's coming off the second fastest time ever run in the 1500. Seems like a gamble to continue with the 15. I mean, he didn't run any super fast times in the event this year. He could have a couple good years left, but his oppurtunities for the 15 are waning while he could start focusing on the 5k now and be incredibly successful before he gets too old.

[ElHollingsworth]

i want to say he ran 3:33 this year, but i cant find where i saw that.

i def. think he should start running more 3k/5k and have a go at the american record.

[KevinM]

i want to say he ran 3:33 this year, but i cant find where i saw that.

i def. think he should start running more 3k/5k and have a go at the american record.

Lagat ran 3:32.75 just over two weeks ago to win in Rieti (by nearly 2 deconds).

[vano]

Yeah, why don't you quit running too while you're at it, why bother if you're not in the top 100 in the world?


JS

That's not what I was implying. All I'm saying is top 10 in the US can't be used to validate his career.

[Saint Ashlar]

That's not what I was implying. All I'm saying is top 10 in the US can't be used to validate his career.

Top 10 in the US gets you paid. I'd rather be a 3:35 guy and not have get a real job then give it up and work for a living.