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Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 16:45
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Olympic Marathon Thread (commentary on live race)
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Since the other thread is about whether or not the coverage is live, and it appears some people don't have the LIVE coverage, especially those on the west coast, lets make this the thread where we can talk about what is happening.
If it is as hot as NBC says it is ~85 degrees at 7:45 AM, and the first two miles were 4:4x and 4:5x, this could be a crazy race of attrition. Should be fun to watch!
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choochi
Aug 23, 08 16:54
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The pace at mile 4 is a sub 2:06 pace! Hall and Ritz are only back about 20 sec. Maybe they are playing it smart by laying back.
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Aug 23, 08 16:55
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Moment lest required - Super slow-mo of the runner's junk. left right, left right.
WIdan
Aug 23, 08 16:55
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At the pace they're running, there's going to be some carnage out there. Should be fun to watch.
Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 16:57
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This is awsome! These guys are just basically thinking "GOLD or BUST!".
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flim-mike-bunz
Aug 23, 08 16:58
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thanks so much for any play by play you guys. looks like the west coast is shafted here. we can see splits every 5k but are otherwise blind.
All you need is a dollar and a dream..and a severe f*&%ing beating!!
Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:01
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28:23 through 6 miles. lead group down to about 6 or so. JM Martinez of Spain is a few yards out front. Hall is 46 seconds back, running a pace which is more sane. Gotta love the guts of the guys in the lead pack though.
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MTRIB
Aug 23, 08 17:02
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I understood that R. Cheruyot from Kenya was on of the 3 kenyans in the Olympic.
Does anyone know why he is not in the race ??
BrianPBN
Aug 23, 08 17:02
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This is going to be REALLY interesting to see how this plays out.....<4:45 pace at 80F?!?
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Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:04
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Re: Olympic Marathon Thread (commentary on live race) [BrianPBN]
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All of these buildings in Bejing are HUGE!!!
Correction...I think there are 8 in the lead pack, then it is strung out as individuals later.
Bets on how long til there is no pack?
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BrianPBN
Aug 23, 08 17:07
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Leaders through 7 miles in 33:08 (friggin <2:05 pace). Hall :50 sec back (<2:08 pace).
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Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:11
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That shot just before the commercial showed pretty much every one of the leaders with water or another hydration bottle in hand. If they are feeling it at mile 7, its going to be ugly for some of them by the 1/2. Super human efforts are fun to watch.
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Murphy'sLaw
Aug 23, 08 17:11
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Hall is running smart.
There is no way that those lead pack guys don't implode at some point, that pace at those temps.
OK, I'll admit I wasn't paying full attn to the fluff piece on Hall, but did he do a 50 mile run around the lake as his first distance run?
(or was it 15?? That sounds a lot more realistic)
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Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:12
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15 for Hall's first long run.
Did 2 guys bridge up to the lead pack, or did I miscount before? 10 in the lead group now.
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running2far
Aug 23, 08 17:13
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anyone found the online link? can't find it in the listings...
BrianPBN
Aug 23, 08 17:14
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Another thing I found odd w/ that shot is there was a guy w/ a 't-shirt' style top on. Obviously not a cotton t, but I'd be out there w/ as little as possible.
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Alibabwa
Aug 23, 08 17:17
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Apparently he had to drop out very close to the running of the marathon, I missed the reason why. Sick or hurt.
choochi
Aug 23, 08 17:29
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Re: Olympic Marathon Thread (commentary on live race) [Flanagan]
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Lead group is down to 5. They're dropping quickly. This pace is unbelievable. 2 Kenyans 1 ethipian,
the Ethiopian is only 25. they Say he is uncontrollable.
Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:31
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57:00 for 12...this is just silly
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BIGZACH
Aug 23, 08 17:31
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The ambulance is ready!! More than one guy is gonna be going for a ride in there.
parkito
Aug 23, 08 17:32
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So I finally turned on the tv for televeised olympics. Man, the commercial breaks are relentless and long. Ugh.
Behold the turtle! He makes progess only when he sticks his neck out. (
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GET OFF THE F*%KING WALL!!!!!!! (
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BrianPBN
Aug 23, 08 17:33
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That's <2:04:30 pace?!? I cannot see wait occurs over the next 70mins.
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Gandalf
Aug 23, 08 17:34
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20Km in 59'09
1h02'34 for the half marathon!!!
Suicidal?????
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flim-mike-bunz
Aug 23, 08 17:34
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anyone found the online link? can't find it in the listings...
click on this one (using IE)
http://www.aelling-online-tv.dk/tv-player-home.htm
once inside, click the box to watch. select rai sport 600 kb as the channel
its in italian but good footage and everything else is blocked!
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Flanagan
Aug 23, 08 17:35
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Re: Olympic Marathon Thread (commentary on live race) [parkito]
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WHAT IS THIS?????????????????????
The new king...outer space!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHA...I feel bad for the Brazilian Runner
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