Brian wrote:
> MAN THOSE KENYANS ARE GOOD! It is no wonder Cherono could crack 8:00-flat
> when he was already at 8:19 at just 16 years old.
>
> Most North Americans couldn't steeple a 9:40 at 16 years old.
>
> Maybe Entine is right ... we have no chance, and should just give up
before
> we fall further behind. We have no chance of ever getting a 16 year old
to
> go 8:19 or even a 19 year old to go 7:58.
>
>
But how long do they last in the sport .. They seem to peak very early .. At
the top for a brief moment .. And then the next in line takes their place ..
My point is this .. We may not get any 16 year olds to go 8:19 .. Nor 19
year olds to go 7:58 .. But that doesn't mean we give up nor that the
"fight" has been lost .. Our goal it would seem would be to get 25 year olds
to 8:10 and then 28/29 year olds to 7:58 .. Not that would be more plausible
.. And make us competitive ..
Everyone has to work to their strengths .. With the Kenyans it seems to be
brilliance at an early age .. We may have to stay in the sport longer in
order to achieve the same level of success ..
Conway Hill
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