Re: Track and Field Reply #180 – April 12, 2026, 10:08:29 pm I'm not sure what's gone on in that 200m race but just about everyone's run a PB by a couple of tenths.Murphy's 19.88 was a pb by about 6/10thsI don't think anyone had him pegged as a sub 20 runner.Kennedy's in superb form and no doubt would have broken 20 as well but he pulled up sore from the 100mThat tailwind must have chased them around the bend. Seriously, I wouldn't be surprised if we don't hear a bit more about this.The run is a legitimate time and the wind gauge people would be proficient but..Kennedy 9.96 x 2Gout 19.67Murphy 19.88.No one would have predicted those times being legally run before the race.It's extraordinary.I don't think it's a case of 'The Games' scenario where the track was a metre short. But the track has been upgraded and you wonder whether that's giving some assistance above a legitimate level. That may be investigated.It will be interesting to see if the records are ratified.Countering that is the fact that the Women's times in the 100 and 200 were average so maybe the guys just did have a day out.I had a message from a friend who said there was a strong wind around the bend. Wind readings are only taken in the straight which is one of the anomalies of 200 metres running Quote Selected Last Edit: April 13, 2026, 02:52:25 pm by Lods 2 Likes
Re: Track and Field Reply #181 – April 19, 2026, 10:48:52 am @Lods Read this X post this morning:Mitch Dyer@mitchdyerlive·2hSUB 10 IN A BIG WAY…. Australia has a new record holder all conditions, with 24-year-old Eddie Nketia clocking a 9.84 (+2. in the U.S. this morning. Moves past PJ’s 2003 marker of 9.88 set back in Perth, 03’ Check him out, 2nd from the left Scary times in Aus sprinting Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Track and Field Reply #182 – April 19, 2026, 11:19:15 am Quote from: Gointocarlton – on April 19, 2026, 10:48:52 am@Lods Read this X post this morning:Mitch Dyer@mitchdyerlive·2hSUB 10 IN A BIG WAY…. Australia has a new record holder all conditions, with 24-year-old Eddie Nketia clocking a 9.84 (+2. in the U.S. this morning. Moves past PJ’s 2003 marker of 9.88 set back in Perth, 03’ Check him out, 2nd from the left Scary times in Aus sprintingNketia is the New Zealand record holder 10.08.At the end of last year he switched countries and now is an Australian runner.He has brother who also runs for Australia and is a 46 sec 400 metre runner.If they can get the baton around we may have a pretty good 4 x 100 relay team. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Track and Field Reply #183 – April 19, 2026, 10:54:31 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on April 19, 2026, 10:48:52 amScary times in Aus sprintingYep GICKeep your eye on this girl.https://www.facebook.com/reel/132178141667801514 years old. Quote Selected Last Edit: April 19, 2026, 10:56:42 pm by Lods
Re: Track and Field Reply #184 – April 20, 2026, 06:44:13 am Quote from: Lods – on April 19, 2026, 10:54:31 pmQuote from: Gointocarlton – on April 19, 2026, 10:48:52 amScary times in Aus sprintingYep GICKeep your eye on this girl.https://www.facebook.com/reel/132178141667801514 years old.Wow! She has future superstar written all over her. Quote Selected
Re: Track and Field Reply #185 – Today at 07:04:29 am Sub Two Hour Marathon.https://au.sports.yahoo.com/record-breakers-finish-line-proposals-162051565.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADQyANlRBLpBycwvhCPf4U0i95hSrQf3WK6BIQgdf7LyaX-fNZkjmr6TYkEbxZVy95yFjHK1OK3dX8okYa1p8FBfgHUSJuwKPlQqSXnb3ThcyXF2qEeLWa4b9ZH8XSoq51zMD6-gpa9EUS5bDdGD9BO4-jbKW97uDCEgAPUZe-NWQuoteKenya's Sebastian Sawe stunned spectators to become the first marathon runner ever to officially log a sub-two hour finish at 01:59:30.Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa also broke her own world record in a women’s-only race, winning in 2:15:41, nine seconds lower than her previous mark. Quote Selected Last Edit: Today at 07:07:49 am by Lods 1 Likes
Re: Track and Field Reply #186 – Today at 08:49:19 am Quote from: Lods – on Today at 07:04:29 amSub Two Hour Marathon.https://au.sports.yahoo.com/record-breakers-finish-line-proposals-162051565.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADQyANlRBLpBycwvhCPf4U0i95hSrQf3WK6BIQgdf7LyaX-fNZkjmr6TYkEbxZVy95yFjHK1OK3dX8okYa1p8FBfgHUSJuwKPlQqSXnb3ThcyXF2qEeLWa4b9ZH8XSoq51zMD6-gpa9EUS5bDdGD9BO4-jbKW97uDCEgAPUZe-NWQuoteKenya's Sebastian Sawe stunned spectators to become the first marathon runner ever to officially log a sub-two hour finish at 01:59:30.Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa also broke her own world record in a women’s-only race, winning in 2:15:41, nine seconds lower than her previous mark.Nuts, can't even fathom that. Quote Selected
Re: Track and Field Reply #187 – Today at 08:55:28 am Quote from: Gointocarlton – on Today at 08:49:19 amNuts, can't even fathom that.Apparently it's the shoes....QuoteAdvanced shoe technology — which has also reduced the weight of running shoes — has helped runners continue to lower the world record in recent years. Sawe ran in a pair of Adidas Adios Pro 3Buy shares today (It'll probably cost you less than the shoe.) Quote Selected Last Edit: Today at 08:58:12 am by Lods
Re: Track and Field Reply #188 – Today at 09:17:17 am I can confirm that shoe technology makes a massive difference. I used to run, until I discovered the osteo arthritis in my knee (TLDR, hard surface running activities are done for the rest of my life).I have two pairs of Asics Gel Nimbus in my rotation for just walking now. One of them has a much thicker and spongier sole than the other. This one, almost has what I would call a springing motion in it. It efficiently transfers energy through my legs making running effortless. The other is a much firmer sole. There is perhaps 2 iterations different between them (say the Asics Gel Nimubs 24 and the 22) but the shoe feel is remarkably different. 22: https://www.goat.com/en-au/sneakers/gel-nimbus-22-lite-show-white-sunrise-red-1011a890-10024: https://www.amazon.com.au/ASICS-Mens-Gel-Nimbus-Running-Shoes/dp/B09CLM9LSV?th=1&psc=1These are the exact same colours and shoe I own. The difference between them is remarkable, and they have re-engineered them again since to make the newer models different again. I havent bothered replacing them as Im not wearing through shoes like I did when I was regularly running for 5 kms plus.Not surprising that it would be different at the elite level. Shoe tech is always progressing, but of the two pairs I own, the 24's feel like cheating. Quote Selected
Re: Track and Field Reply #189 – Today at 10:59:30 am HOKA, once you tried them you wont wear anything else. Quote Selected
Re: Track and Field Reply #190 – Today at 12:22:03 pm My mate started park run a couple of years ago, he recently upgrade his shoes ($400 with carbon fibre plates in them). He cut 15 seconds off of his PB. Quote Selected
Re: Track and Field Reply #191 – Today at 12:44:45 pm Quote from: madbluboy – on Today at 12:22:03 pmMy mate started park run a couple of years ago, he recently upgrade his shoes ($400 with carbon fibre plates in them). He cut 15 seconds off of his PB.That Adidas Adios goes for around $300-350. You'll probably have trouble getting a pair for the next few weeks as people jump on board. Quote Selected
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