RunningAHEAD - Topic: New WR...1 hour

Mishka-old log

posted: 6/27/2007 at 4:36 PM

Haile Gebreselassie set a new world record for the 1 hour on a track. He also broke the world record for 20,000m en-route. In 1 hour, he ran 21,285 meters. Here's how that breaks down: Imagine running a workout of 53x400 with ZERO recoveries in an average split of 67.7! Or four 5k's in an average speed of 14:05.7, and then add on 3/4 mile more for good measure. This guy is incredible. He started setting records back in the mid-90's, and he's still going strong today...13 years after the first WR he set. His world records today were the 16th and 17th he's set over his career!

Berner

posted: 6/27/2007 at 4:59 PM

Incredible stuff. It takes me an hour to decide whether to wear a hat or a bandanna. Running 21K against the clock is amazing and insane.

How To Run a Marathon: Step 1 - start running. There is no Step 2.

mbotti

The Floor Walker

posted: 6/28/2007 at 9:30 AM

Quote from Mishka-old log on 6/27/2007 at 4:36 PM:

This guy is incredible. He started setting records back in the mid-90's, and he's still going strong today...13 years after the first WR he set. His world records today were the 16th and 17th he's set over his career!

I wonder if he has the world record for the most world records Confused

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