RunningAHEAD - Topic: how far could you keep up with Haile Gebrselassie

Doug B

posted: 10/7/2008 at 12:24 PM
modified: 10/7/2008 at 12:24 PM

Let's see... the marathon record is 2:03:59, or 4:45 per mile. at that pace I believe I would have to hand the batton to someone else at about 300 - 350 meters. So I could run with him about .2 miles. The rest of you would have to take it the final 26. Smile

That's about 1:11 for a quarter mile and I don't think I can run that pace for even a quarter mile. That's freakin' amazing when you take that persepctive. I could not even run 1/4 mile with this guy? And he's running over 100 of them in a row? Amazing.

Teresadfp

One day at a time

posted: 10/7/2008 at 12:25 PM
modified: 10/7/2008 at 12:25 PM

DS16 could run just over a mile with him. I wouldn't even make it 10 feet!

MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 10/7/2008 at 12:50 PM

I couldn't keep up with him, period. How far doesn't enter the equation.

Not at it at all.

Mtnchk1

Top 'O the World!

posted: 10/7/2008 at 12:53 PM

Quote from MrFinn on 10/7/2008 at 12:50 PM:

I couldn't keep up with him, period. How far doesn't enter the equation.

what he said.... Tongue

bet I couldn't even chase him w/a vid cam.

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Ileneforward

#artbydmcbride

posted: 10/7/2008 at 12:57 PM

It depends...how high is the cliff I would get to jump off? Big grin

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SimonR

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:05 PM

I think it works out to about 18 seconds for 100 meters- not sure if I can do that-even once!

PBs since age 60: 5k- 24:36, 10k - 47:17. Half Marathon- 1:42:41.

10 miles (unofficial) 1:16:44.

Large Old Runner

Old, Slow, Happy

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:08 PM

I could lead him for 3 steps....if I get to say go.

C-R

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:33 PM

The entire way.....assuiming he would allow me to ride my motorcycle while he runs. Clowning around

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Dakota RR

Right on Hereford...

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:34 PM

Great hypothetical question! It really helps provide a perspective on just HOW much better the elites are than the rest of us. I have no idea how long I could keep up with Haile. Maybe 400 meters?

Doug B

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:41 PM

Quote from Dakota RR on 10/7/2008 at 1:34 PM:

Great hypothetical question! It really helps provide a perspective on just HOW much better the elites are than the rest of us. I have no idea how long I could keep up with Haile. Maybe 400 meters?

You are being modest. It looks like you could stay with him for at least a 1/2 mile before puking. You rock.

xor

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:42 PM

Quote from C-R on 10/7/2008 at 1:33 PM:

The entire way.....assuiming he would allow me to ride my motorcycle while he runs.

He would complain about the pollution.

JimR

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:49 PM

I've never tried an all-out mile, or even an all-out quarter for that matter. I would need 71 second quarter speed to keep up and I don't think I've ever gone below 80 in training. Maybe I'll try it some time and see but I doubt I could break 75. I'll go with 150 meters for my answer.

xor

posted: 10/7/2008 at 1:52 PM

Quote from JimR on 10/7/2008 at 1:49 PM:

I've never tried an all-out mile, or even an all-out quarter for that matter. I would need 71 second quarter speed to keep up and I don't think I've ever gone below 80 in training. Maybe I'll try it some time and see but I doubt I could break 75. I'll go with 150 meters for my answer.

Ah. So perhaps you are the world's slowest fast guy? (As for me, I'm going with 100 meters. AND I'm relying on the idea that he'll start out a little slow.)

JimR

posted: 10/7/2008 at 2:08 PM

Quote from xor on 10/7/2008 at 1:52 PM:

Ah. So perhaps you are the world's slowest fast guy?

Jeff

Why is it sideways?

posted: 10/7/2008 at 2:11 PM
modified: 10/7/2008 at 2:11 PM

Some more perspective. From the thread:

We can put this ridiculous marathon into perspective. Geb averaged 4:43 per mile for 26.2. This is 2:22 per half and 71 per quarter. How many of you can... Run a 71 second 400 for 105 straight days (26.2 mile distance) OR Run a 2:22 800 for 52 straight days (26 mile distance) OR Run a 4:43 mile for 26 straight days OR if you really feel bold Run a 9:26 3200 for 13 straight days OR in all impossibility Run a 61:59 half marathon in 2 straight days

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