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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Will Mo be able to complete a full marathon in a competitive time?

He's collapsed after both half marathons totally spent.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i hope he hasnt pushed himsef too far too fast! even paul radcliffe found it hard and she was a marathon runner lol

i love watching the maratho, both the elite and fun runners....who knows, one day you might be cheering me on lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He has completed over 20 with no problems in practice so I would guess if he takes it easy he won't have a problem after all even a 83 yr old completed the last one.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

good luck mo

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"He has completed over 20 with no problems in practice so I would guess if he takes it easy he won't have a problem after all even a 83 yr old completed the last one.

I'm sure he can complete but whether he does it at elite athlete times without collapsing?

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"i hope he hasnt pushed himsef too far too fast! even paul radcliffe found it hard and she was a marathon runner lol

i love watching the maratho, both the elite and fun runners....who knows, one day you might be cheering me on lol"

I'll come and cheer you on.

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By *ucky1Man
over a year ago

a straightjacket

He needs to stop eating Quorn and get some proper beef down his throat

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"He needs to stop eating Quorn and get some proper beef down his throat

I think that too but that's because I don't trust Quorn and I love meat.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I doubt he'll win it, though I'd love to see him manage it. If he runs it sensibly he'll be there or there abouts. But he also has the potential to fall apart like Paula Radcliffe in Athens.

I personally wouldn't read too much in to the collapses, it's not unknown in may endurance sports too push yourself that hard. It's significant that he's only collapsed after finishing. Which suggests he is adept at finishing having given it everything. The problem is this his first and running one in training and racing for the win are very different so if he misjudges it, it could go very wrong.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I doubt he'll win it, though I'd love to see him manage it. If he runs it sensibly he'll be there or there abouts. But he also has the potential to fall apart like Paula Radcliffe in Athens.

I think he is driven to always complete.

I'll miss it as I'll be on a train but I'll be checking online to see how he is doing at each marker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck.to.mo and every other runner in marathon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The things is, they're looking to run a kilometer at a pace of 2:50 min ! There's way I could do that for one km let alone 40

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"The things is, they're looking to run a kilometer at a pace of 2:50 min ! There's way I could do that for one km let alone 40

Are you planning to challenge Mo?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The things is, they're looking to run a kilometer at a pace of 2:50 min ! There's way I could do that for one km let alone 40

i couldnt do that in.my car lol.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Go Mo! My train will go only slightly faster than you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm sure he knows what he is doing...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

he's off!!! go mo!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If he wins today I'll eat my hat.

He's up against Wilson Kipsang, Stephen Kiprotich, Tsegaye Kebede, and Emmanuel Mutai. If you don't know anything about marathon running, these guys are some of the best of all time and Mo Farah is an amateur at the distance. Don't expect a miracle.

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

its like watching f1 or touring cars waiting for the crashes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dont expect him to win either but hope he does well. Go Mo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"its like watching f1 or touring cars waiting for the crashes "

Speak for yourself.....Some of us are built for stamina

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"If he wins today I'll eat my hat.

he has said its unlikely he'll win but he is looking at the British record.

I do think we put way too much pressure on people at these things...the whole build up about it etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If he wins today I'll eat my hat.

he has said its unlikely he'll win but he is looking at the British record.

I do think we put way too much pressure on people at these things...the whole build up about it etc"

Not sure I agree with that - the British way in sport/life is always '"just do your best" and that's the wrong attitude when it comes to elite sport. You have to have pressure and expectation to fuel the fire of motivation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If he wins today I'll eat my hat.

he has said its unlikely he'll win but he is looking at the British record.

I do think we put way too much pressure on people at these things...the whole build up about it etc"

He is an Olympian he lives off the pressure.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Keep me posted on his progress and Dave Weir too. Ta!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Maybe you are right, i get so caught up in the fun of the marathon (have been to watch a few, trying to spot my dad as he ran past lol)that i forget that for the elite these re not fun events, they are races.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Maybe you are right, i get so caught up in the fun of the marathon (have been to watch a few, trying to spot my dad as he ran past lol)that i forget that for the elite these re not fun events, they are races."

It's a serious business and serious money too

These athletes are amazing people, pushing their bodies to limits we mere mortals can't comprehend the

I believe Mo actually stands a good chance, at least a top three finish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Keep me posted on his progress and Dave Weir too. Ta!"

Wier came second!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

weir finished 2nd Lickety

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I believe Mo actually stands a good chance, at least a top three finish

I very much doubt that - he's not even running in the front group and is likely to fade later in the race as they pull away.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

one of the greatest marathon runners running as a pace runner this year, this is why i love the London Marathon

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"one of the greatest marathon runners running as a pace runner this year, this is why i love the London Marathon

I have a huge man-crush on Gebresellasie

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think its one of those events where its best to be there,after watching a few minutes on tv it gets a bit boring.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"one of the greatest marathon runners running as a pace runner this year, this is why i love the London Marathon

I have a huge man-crush on Gebresellasie

haha!! i didn't put his name cos i didn't know how to spell it

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"I believe Mo actually stands a good chance, at least a top three finish

I very much doubt that - he's not even running in the front group and is likely to fade later in the race as they pull away."

the pace they are running at the front is almost mad...... the 2nd group is they pace it right may come back to them nearer the end

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I believe Mo actually stands a good chance, at least a top three finish

I very much doubt that - he's not even running in the front group and is likely to fade later in the race as they pull away.

the pace they are running at the front is almost mad...... the 2nd group is they pace it right may come back to them nearer the end"

Great conditions for marathon running today though - Gebreselassie is taking them along at quite a lick though. Farah is losing time at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I believe Mo actually stands a good chance, at least a top three finish

I very much doubt that - he's not even running in the front group and is likely to fade later in the race as they pull away.

the pace they are running at the front is almost mad...... the 2nd group is they pace it right may come back to them nearer the end"

The second group Mo stated in is looking at a 2:55 pace. That would still be at a world record pace

I believe the first group is going out too fast. That's why Mo isn't in it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The second group Mo stated in is looking at a 2:55 pace. That would still be at a world record pace

I believe the first group is going out too fast. That's why Mo isn't in it

He always said he was going to run his own race and see where he ends up - he knows he's not an elite marathon runner (yet) and can't keep pace with the front runners so we'll see. I can't see the leaders falling that far back given that they'll be around 2 minutes clear at halfway.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

good luck to him

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i think they decided to go off fast to test and see what mo would do.. which is smart, try to run the finish out of mo...

they wanted to see if they would go with them or run his own race..... remember that mo's pace makers are just about still there where at the front they have all but gone.....

as the front group start to peel off... mo can use each one as a pacemaker and pick them off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mo 38 seconds down from lead group at halfway point.

But Kipsang looking very easy at the front

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He's doing well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's certainly a lot closer than it looked like it would be earlier on. I still think the front runners will pull away late on, in no small part due to their experience at the distance.

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By *ibbyhunterCouple
over a year ago

keighley

just how good do the sights of london look on this sunny day , it really is a great city.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If he finishes and stays upright afterwards. Then hes done well

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Kipsang new course record, great run!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kipsang new course record, great run!

Never in doubt. Mo Farah is not a marathon runner.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mo just finished! Well done Mo

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to."

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Kipsang new course record, great run!

Never in doubt. Mo Farah is not a marathon runner."

actually..... i wouldn't say that... I would say that mo isn't a "big city" marathon guy..

I think he would do well in an olympic marathon, no pace makers and they tend to be much more tactical....

that field was super strong, probably harder than an olympic field would be....

I would still like to see mo stick to 5 or 10k... maybe come back next year with a different strategy

as you saw with diababa in the womens race.. the transition from 10k to marathon is tough

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances."

it was his first one! i bet even lord Kipsang didn't come first in his first one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Kipsang new course record, great run!

Never in doubt. Mo Farah is not a marathon runner.

actually..... i wouldn't say that... I would say that mo isn't a "big city" marathon guy..

I think he would do well in an olympic marathon, no pace makers and they tend to be much more tactical....

that field was super strong, probably harder than an olympic field would be....

I would still like to see mo stick to 5 or 10k... maybe come back next year with a different strategy

as you saw with diababa in the womens race.. the transition from 10k to marathon is tough"

Absolutely right on all fronts. Dibaba was a shame though since she dropped her water bottle and still kept up with the two leaders. She has it in her to win at the distance, I don't think Farah does, at least not in a city marathon. This was a bridge too far against an incredible field.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances."

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net"

I'm basing my knowledge on my knowledge of marathon running, which is also what the commentators are doing. I happen to agree with them. What's your point caller?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think Mo did rather well coming in 8th place

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net"

good!! they were so negative about him. i know (now!) that elite running is big business and people are running here for selection for the commonwealths etc but Mo wanted to run it and he ran it well.

I dont think for a second he thought that he would be picked as a marathon runner for any games, he just wanted a new challenge after the 5 and 10k races.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net

I'm basing my knowledge on my knowledge of marathon running, which is also what the commentators are doing. I happen to agree with them. What's your point caller?"

I guess you don't know much about marathon running then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net

I'm basing my knowledge on my knowledge of marathon running, which is also what the commentators are doing. I happen to agree with them. What's your point caller?

I guess you don't know much about marathon running then?"

I know enough about athletics and distance running. I know that Mo Farah is not a marathon runner, he's a distance runner but not a marathon runner in the class of this field. Again, what's your point?

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

would mo win one of the big city "classics" like london, berlin, hamburg, new york, boston or chicago.... no... pacemakers will go out too quick and that suits the kipsangs of this world...

but olympic and championship marathons are different beasts... fields are not as good as countries are limited to 3 people per team... they are much slower and more tactical....

If Mo is going to run another marathon, I would like to see him actually go out with the leaders.... if he then gets dropped off then fine... but telling everyone you weren't going to go out with the leaders anyway has to give people an advantage.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"would mo win one of the big city "classics" like london, berlin, hamburg, new york, boston or chicago.... no... pacemakers will go out too quick and that suits the kipsangs of this world...

but olympic and championship marathons are different beasts... fields are not as good as countries are limited to 3 people per team... they are much slower and more tactical....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net

I'm basing my knowledge on my knowledge of marathon running, which is also what the commentators are doing. I happen to agree with them. What's your point caller?

I guess you don't know much about marathon running then?

The people at the top of the game in marathon running are a different breed can't see Farah ever being able to win any of the top marathons.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I think Mo did rather well coming in 8th place

He did

take my hat off to anyone that completes a full marathon!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"English Record on a debut aint bad though it it!

and 8th place is good to.

It is, but he's a 5000 and 10000 metre runner. He'll never be as good as Kipsang & co and should stick to his distances.

Your basing your knowledge on the commentry aren't you?

FYI Foster and Cram are being slated on most of the net

I'm basing my knowledge on my knowledge of marathon running, which is also what the commentators are doing. I happen to agree with them. What's your point caller?

I guess you don't know much about marathon running then?

I don;t have a point beyond not agreeing with you. Not sure why you are taking exception to that?

So to clarify, top 10 in one of the finest marathon fields ever established, within a minute of the fastest ever British time, and sub 2hr 9 as a DEBUT is a performance that shows no potential as a marathon runner?

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