You should run the half in Houston. Here’s why: Of the 200 men who have the standard, only 18 have qualified with a half marathon time. But, 6 of the 18 men with the standard ran their qualifying half marathon in Houston. Meaning, the Houston half marathon is responsible for 33% of all the men who qualified with a half-marathon time. Of the 182 men who qualified by meeting the full marathon standard, 67 ran their standard at CIM. So, about 37% of the men with the standard in the full marathon ran their qualifying time at CIM. By comparison, only 7 men met the qualifying standard for the full marathon in Houston (3.8%). So, the real question is whether you should run the full at CIM or half in Houston. Based on your times, I think it makes sense to do the half. You were less than 3 minutes off the half marathon standard during the 1st half of the Amsterdam marathon. You ran that time while knowing you still had another 13.1 miles to run. You weren’t trying to run a fast half marathon, you were trying to run a fast marathon. Had you been running a half marathon, you wouldn’t have had to worry about reserving any energy for another 13.1 miles. That alone indicates you’ve got the fitness to run a 1:05-1:06 right now. Also-you’ve been training for the marathon, not the half. By switching your training to focus on the half, I think you’ve got a better shot at knocking off 3 minutes from your half marathon time than if you continued to train for the full and tried to knock off 5 minutes.
QD: Houston Full. Reasoning: Relentless! You have trained for this goal, you have sacrificed for this goal, and you just spoke about Not Giving Up. You've been blessed with a healthy end of season so go get what is awaiting with all the hard work and determination. Plus, Houston is a fast course that will have plenty of 5:18 pace seekers to run with.
CIM or Houston? I’ve run both and both courses are fast. CIM has some rolling hills whereas Houston is basically flat. Both races should have runners looking for Olympic Trials qualifiers so you should have some company which always helps. Both are great events but I’d probably opt for Houston due to the timeframe. Oh, and I’d opt for the marathon versus the half. With the 2 recent marathons, your body should be getting ‘use’ to the distance/pacing versus the additional speed needed for the half qualifier. Good luck! Happy Birthday True Love!
Seth are you crazy to bring so much excitement into my life.. i literally just clapped my hands and shouted when you said you not giving up.. happy birthday tru love and seriously thank you so much for supporting Seth every step of the way.. true Legend you are..
QD: Houston Half. It's too much to run 3 marathon within this time frame. Also you have to remember the fact you have to run another 1 once you're a qualifier. Take some rest and then start a training block to complete the half within 1:04. 3 minutes might seem a lot but running during a race and in a pack makes it much easier. You didn't push to run a half one within 1:07. We'll support you anyway whatever you will choose! You will get this done!
WOW didn't realise you gained 25k subs since April when I started watching, so awesome!!!! Mind you I'm happy with my progression on my channel, all be it a little different scale :P Look forward to seeing what you pick!!!!
QOD: Full marathon in Houston! You’ve already demonstrated the fitness to run 2:19 in the marathon. Now you have the experience with the pacing. With fresh legs and the accumulated experience of this fall, you’ll get the OTQ!
QOD: Half at Huston sounds the most realistic one. Too much racing mileage for such a short period. Marathon preparation is a heavy load even for your body. Good luck.
Andrea, That is what I thought! DeMoor you have speed. You also have the distance capability. I say definitely Texas, it's your call. I believe you know and could do either, half or full.
QOD: Full marathon in Houston. I wouldn't even entertain the idea of CIM seeing you're racing again this weekend you're legs will be TOAST. Giving your legs and mind more time to rest and prep for Jan will be so much better (IMO) But from the workouts you've done and the body of work you've built I think a 5:17-5:18 is more doable than 4:52. Watching the footage from NY you looked so smooth and clicked right along. I think the 900+ feet of elevation and the marathon a few weeks ago had an impact in your tanking at the later miles. I think now with the experience you have and the fitness you've gained from these marathons, Huston is going to be something very special.
Happy belated Birthday to True Love. The woman behind the man! QOTD: It has to be Houston full. I know the half is intriguing, but that's a lot of time to shave off over 13 miles.
Seth, I think you should try to do the Houston full. You've proven that you already have all the tools you need to run 2:19. On the other hand, I think a 1:04 half would be a reach considering you'll have to change your training and it'll probably require a long block of training to really get the speed needed to average 4:52 for 13.1. I'm not sure you have enough time to do the speed training required to hit that 1:04 time. Not to mention that more speed training in snowy Denver would be an additional challenge. I say focus on maintaining your marathon fitness, hit a few key workouts to dial in on that 2:19 pace, and grab that OTQ at the Houston full. BTW - CIM is too close, don't even consider it unless you can't gain an entry into Houston. Good luck!
QD: Come to Houston and run the marathon! You need the time to rest and you can focus on your pacing with the extra time with training. I am running the Houston marathon for the first time and it would be awesome to see you there!
QD: Houston full! You already know you are at the correct level of fitness to reach the time needed and you have honed in on the proper training for this distance as well. Maybe more importantly, now you have experience at the distance and have a feel for the correct pace and nutrition strategy that you can capitalize on. It would be heart breaking to fall short attempting a half marathon simply because of lack of experience racing at this distance.
QD: Congrats on 40k!! As much as I’d love to meet you in Sacramento it’s way too close. CIM is a fun/fast race but Houston Full sounds doable. That 2:19 group will be your shot!! You got this Seth!! And true love happy birthday! 🎂🎉
Happy birthday True love! Seth as a new runner and having done my first half marathon you are an inspiration to me.. I think you should do the Huston full marathon..
No offence to Levet, I think he is an amazing TH-camr but I don't think he has what it takes for 2:19...Does not possess Seth's work ethic. Hope he proves me wrong tho!
Houston half. From your fitness, work outs, running form and running tendencies, you look like a 1:02-1:04 half runner crazy as it may sound. Happy Birthday!! Thanks for the energy positivity, and showing what a true runner’s supporting wife could be.
QD: Houston full CIM is a fast course. A bunch of my friends PR’d and/or BQ’d there last year, but a Demoor Global Running x Kofuzi Run Club shakeout run in Houston would be epic!
Seth, I believe you should do the Houston Full Marathon. I feel like the Marathon is what you have trained for and now you have two experiences under your belt. I think that the half would be to many unknowns at this point. You haven't really started down that path yet. If it were me and it was my last chance to chase down my dream before Atlanta, I would personally want to take the option I was more familiar with and had the most experience with. Your dream was to run a sub 2:19 marathon. I feel like you need to persevere and see it through. You can do it Seth. We are all cheering for you. Everything you said in this vlog, your previous Twitter post, it all screams stick with the original plan to me. Good luck buddy, I can't wait to see it unfold no matter what you choose!
Taking care of the kids and family behind the scene, you deserve at least half of every medal Seth has earned. Your positive attitude and smile are sunshine. Happy birthday TrueLove!
Can you imagine what a better world this would be with more “TrueLoves” Love watching her excitement and true joy she has for you, you’re running, the kids and life! Happy Birthday TL!
Houston, full M. Recover proper, new fresh full prep cycle on an excellent no injury base. Easier to cut time from a full than a half, at your fast pace.
Oh brother... You need to rest in order to get faster. Not to mention your risk to get injured goes up by not letting your body recover properly. My recommendation would be to do the FULL in HUSTON! It's still not enough time for normal people, but you are way above the norm. Race hard in Argentina but take a few day off from running. I know that sounds crazy for you, but your body will thank you and you will come back stronger and faster. Best of luck and keep fighting!!! Your daily vlog motivates me every morning. Thank you for what you do for all of us watching from home.
QD: Houston Half. You are inspirational man! Can’t stop thinking and planning and running since finding this channel. I share your stories with someone new every day. Good luck with Argentina as well!
Happy birthday true love! QOTD: I think that if you feel like you have the speed then the Houston half is best also that's how Jim Walmsley qualified so maybe it's a good option for ultra runners? However, if your heart is set on qualifying through the marathon then Houston full is the best bet, CIM just seems too soon after Amsterdam, new York and I'm assuming you're all in on world mountains?
QD: Houston Full. The experience you’ve gained from Amsterdam and NYC will help you tremendously in getting that 2:19. Thanks for inspiring me in going for a Boston qualifying time in 2020. Recover well & good luck in Argentina. Also Happy Birthday to True Love!
QOD: Definitely the Houston Half Marathon! The thing you need to keep in mind is that you did go out fast in Amsterdam but you were still pacing yourself, so that is not accurate half marathon time. You can get on the track and get more speedwork in. The half will go by so much faster since you ran those two marathons already. No doubt you can rock out a 1:03 and change and qualify for the Olympic Trials! PS Happy Birthday to True Love!
QD: Houston Full Happy Birthday True Love!! Love your positive and happy personality! I know Seth couldn't do what he's doing without your huge support!! You guys are such a great team!!
Go for Houston Full marathon, you train for the marathon trials, and the marathon is your distance,... IF you can run both your first marathon in such a bad pacing mode and still finish 2:23, and second marathon on a tough course a week later around 2:24, then
Here’s the thing, I’ve lived in both Sacramento you’ll face a drier climate, cool weather Houston will be very very humid .. but you’ll have more time with Houston
I say run in Houston and shoot for the 1:04. If you get the half done, you may not slow down as much as you think for the full. You’re inspiring me to get back into shape and run a full marathon. I use to be in REALLY great shape, running distance came easy but after grad school and turning 50, it’s been difficult to get back into it. Rooting for you and I’ll keep you posted. Hbd True Love! Enjoy
QoD: Houston Half Legs are tired, should get the most R&R you can get and exclusively work on speedwork until then. Even if you break 2:19 you will have absolutely nothing left and might risk injury in the Olympic Trials. I’m confident you can break 1:04.
Houston, full. I met you after amsterdam, outside the stadium, you were disappointed but clearly it wasn't over in your eyes ! Your goal is 2h19, you'll make it, man.
Live in Houston, would love to see you come down and run either race. I will be doing the full. Flat, very flat, weather is normally great! Best chance in Houston to get that 2:19!!! I’ll be trying for under 3!!!
Happy Birthday True Love 🎂 QD: Houston, Full. Your New York performance is very encouraging and the competition at Houston should give you enough people to run with at the qualifying pace. CIM seems way too soon given how close it is to Argentina and your 2 marathons.
Happy Birthday True Love!!!! Houston Full keep pushing your times are getting better and better. Now that you have two road marathons you know how to pace yourself and what to expect!!!
Houston Full! You are perfectly suited for the marathon. And with two/three more months to recover and the fitness from Amsterdam and New York, you will cruise to a 2:18. Great work, keep it up man!
QD: Houston. As for the distance, I think the question is what do you estimate your half marathon time would have been had Amsterdam been a half? Presumably your 1:06 still involved a pacing strategy to carry you over the next 13 miles. Do you feel that you could have hit 1:05 for 13.1 miles if you weren't trying to pace yourself for 26.2 miles? In short, I don't know how reliable that 1:06 is because of the context in which it was raced. You presumably would have been faster if you were "only" racing a half. So to answer your question regarding distance, if you think you would have been closer to the qualifying time, then race the half. Otherwise, I'm not sure if there is enough time to build up the speed work. You've also learned a lot from Amsterdam and NYC that could really benefit a Houston marathon attempt. Do you feel you can close the 4+ minute gap at the marathon distance? Alternatively, you can take the personal "W"s, ensure you don't injure yourself, and prepare for the Trials in 2021. Being relentless also involves patience. - Dan, Chicago
Happy Birthday to Mrs DeMoor!! As for the QOTD: Try to keep this in mind when deciding between the full or half; as of 10/22/2019 there are 200 men qualified and out of that only 18 have done it with a 1:04:00 half marathon. Jim Walmsley and Chase Weaverling just made it in at 1:04:00 (Houston 2019). I’m with most of the other comments and think the Houston Full gives you the best chance of hitting the standard. Plus would the increase in training intensity needed for the speed to drop 3+ minutes lead to an injury? Whatever you decide we are rooting for you and will be watching!!
Happy birthday True Love! Houston Marathon would be my target if I was in your situation. You still have time to take a break and maintain your speed and fitness. You can do it!
Happy belated birthday, True Love !!! QoD: Houston fuĺl marathon. 1:04 will be extremely hard to achieve and CIM is much to close from date perspective
Seth! So impressed with your performance and attitude. Relentless is right! Answer of the day from me: I think you should go for the Half in Houston...Completely shift training to reduce miles and increase quality. Look what you have accomplished in the last few months - you are gritty and strong - look at what your strengths are. You ran a 1:06:53 half within a FULL! Your speedwork will tell leading up to the half. I believe in you...eye on the PRIZE! Now get ‘er done.
This journey has been something special and I cannot wait to see what the future will bring, I think Houston is the sensible option and I believe you should race the full marathon. You got this Seth!!
QD: Houston Full. Due to one reason: a friend of mine has a Marathon PR of 2:24 ( similar to yours )...but also his half PB is only 1:06 flat. Because of that, I dont think that you can cut off 3 minutes in the Half, but i truely believe, that you can cut off 5 minutes in the Full Marathon! And of course I gotte mention another reason for the Full: relentless! :D Wish you all the best Seth! Greetings from Germany! :)
Happy birthday True Love. Do what excites you Seth, whatever is tugging at you the hardest. Either goal is going to be tough, either one is a risk so do the one that you feel most passionate about.
Thanks for letting us share our thoughts Seth! I think that the answer is Houston. You said it, you need a break. Not only physically but mentally. I'm pretty sure that you will come much stronger for the next challenge and you will definitely make it. You are the best!
QD: half marathon this would allow you to not be too much millage on the body however, this is just coming from a person who races halfs and 10 miles right after each other but never a full. Best of luck you relighted a spark in me that kinda died after a 7 months almost no walking and coming back with a 6:08 mile ( I was a 4:37 before) thank you and keep chasing your goals!
I think Ideally you should have went from Amsterdam to CIM. The amount of people that qualify for olympic trials there is insane. 153 runners last year broke the Olympic Trials Qualifying Time. 162 men ran under 2:30 there as well. I think you should take a break and wait for Huston but if you were feeling one last chance to throw all your chips in a bucket. CIM has been good to a lot of people. Good luck seth!
QD: None of them. PATIENCE! You've been injured. Then you tried to do it in Amsterdam and this is why you had the opportunity 1:59 Kipchoge as a bonus. Finally you ended up with an amazing show in New York. WOW - What a success! This can't be topped in an US only qualification run with absolutely no chance for you to reach the 2:11:30 (and be one of the best three) to qualify for Tokyo. And adding risk for another injury... Be patient and recover. While doing this decide for another challenging goal in 2020. This is a German view on the situation 😉 Good luck! Enjoy your channel!
You should run the half in Houston. Here’s why:
Of the 200 men who have the standard, only 18 have qualified with a half marathon time. But, 6 of the 18 men with the standard ran their qualifying half marathon in Houston. Meaning, the Houston half marathon is responsible for 33% of all the men who qualified with a half-marathon time.
Of the 182 men who qualified by meeting the full marathon standard, 67 ran their standard at CIM. So, about 37% of the men with the standard in the full marathon ran their qualifying time at CIM. By comparison, only 7 men met the qualifying standard for the full marathon in Houston (3.8%).
So, the real question is whether you should run the full at CIM or half in Houston. Based on your times, I think it makes sense to do the half.
You were less than 3 minutes off the half marathon standard during the 1st half of the Amsterdam marathon. You ran that time while knowing you still had another 13.1 miles to run. You weren’t trying to run a fast half marathon, you were trying to run a fast marathon. Had you been running a half marathon, you wouldn’t have had to worry about reserving any energy for another 13.1 miles. That alone indicates you’ve got the fitness to run a 1:05-1:06 right now. Also-you’ve been training for the marathon, not the half. By switching your training to focus on the half, I think you’ve got a better shot at knocking off 3 minutes from your half marathon time than if you continued to train for the full and tried to knock off 5 minutes.
This is something to think about for sure.
And... he can save his legs for the Qualifiers instead of coming off 3 marathons in 3 months. I second this idea!
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An amazingly acceptable reply! Seth what ever you decide we are in with you but i guess Huston half is much appealing and realistic to qualify for.
QD: Houston Full.
Reasoning: Relentless! You have trained for this goal, you have sacrificed for this goal, and you just spoke about Not Giving Up. You've been blessed with a healthy end of season so go get what is awaiting with all the hard work and determination. Plus, Houston is a fast course that will have plenty of 5:18 pace seekers to run with.
Thank you so much for all of my birthday loving, you tube family!!! Had a FANTASTIC day!
True love's enthusiasm is sooo infectious. How can anyone be sad around her ❤️
CIM or Houston? I’ve run both and both courses are fast. CIM has some rolling hills whereas Houston is basically flat. Both races should have runners looking for Olympic Trials qualifiers so you should have some company which always helps. Both are great events but I’d probably opt for Houston due to the timeframe. Oh, and I’d opt for the marathon versus the half. With the 2 recent marathons, your body should be getting ‘use’ to the distance/pacing versus the additional speed needed for the half qualifier. Good luck!
Happy Birthday True Love!
Seth are you crazy to bring so much excitement into my life.. i literally just clapped my hands and shouted when you said you not giving up.. happy birthday tru love and seriously thank you so much for supporting Seth every step of the way.. true Legend you are..
Houston baby! You started this journey, now go get that 2:19!! I believe in you!
QD: Houston Half. It's too much to run 3 marathon within this time frame. Also you have to remember the fact you have to run another 1 once you're a qualifier. Take some rest and then start a training block to complete the half within 1:04.
3 minutes might seem a lot but running during a race and in a pack makes it much easier. You didn't push to run a half one within 1:07. We'll support you anyway whatever you will choose! You will get this done!
WOW didn't realise you gained 25k subs since April when I started watching, so awesome!!!! Mind you I'm happy with my progression on my channel, all be it a little different scale :P Look forward to seeing what you pick!!!!
subbed bro% awesome content
Oh Happy Birthday! I love seeing you in the vlogs.
QOD: Full marathon in Houston! You’ve already demonstrated the fitness to run 2:19 in the marathon. Now you have the experience with the pacing. With fresh legs and the accumulated experience of this fall, you’ll get the OTQ!
QD: Run the Houston marathon! there will be many people chasing 2:19 at that race and you can pair with them!
QOD: Half at Huston sounds the most realistic one.
Too much racing mileage for such a short period. Marathon preparation is a heavy load even for your body. Good luck.
Andrea, That is what I thought! DeMoor you have speed. You also have the distance capability. I say definitely Texas, it's your call. I believe you know and could do either, half or full.
QOD: Full marathon in Houston. I wouldn't even entertain the idea of CIM seeing you're racing again this weekend you're legs will be TOAST. Giving your legs and mind more time to rest and prep for Jan will be so much better (IMO) But from the workouts you've done and the body of work you've built I think a 5:17-5:18 is more doable than 4:52. Watching the footage from NY you looked so smooth and clicked right along. I think the 900+ feet of elevation and the marathon a few weeks ago had an impact in your tanking at the later miles. I think now with the experience you have and the fitness you've gained from these marathons, Huston is going to be something very special.
Happy belated Birthday to True Love. The woman behind the man!
QOTD: It has to be Houston full. I know the half is intriguing, but that's a lot of time to shave off over 13 miles.
Seth, I think you should try to do the Houston full. You've proven that you already have all the tools you need to run 2:19. On the other hand, I think a 1:04 half would be a reach considering you'll have to change your training and it'll probably require a long block of training to really get the speed needed to average 4:52 for 13.1. I'm not sure you have enough time to do the speed training required to hit that 1:04 time. Not to mention that more speed training in snowy Denver would be an additional challenge. I say focus on maintaining your marathon fitness, hit a few key workouts to dial in on that 2:19 pace, and grab that OTQ at the Houston full. BTW - CIM is too close, don't even consider it unless you can't gain an entry into Houston. Good luck!
QD: Houston Full Marathon! You got this!
Happy birthday, True Love! You are amazing and Seth a very lucky guy to have you on his side! 😊
QD: Come to Houston and run the marathon! You need the time to rest and you can focus on your pacing with the extra time with training. I am running the Houston marathon for the first time and it would be awesome to see you there!
Or Austin. That’s hilly
QD: Houston full! You already know you are at the correct level of fitness to reach the time needed and you have honed in on the proper training for this distance as well. Maybe more importantly, now you have experience at the distance and have a feel for the correct pace and nutrition strategy that you can capitalize on. It would be heart breaking to fall short attempting a half marathon simply because of lack of experience racing at this distance.
very similar to my reasoning. agree completely.
QOD: You can do both but I think Houston Full is your best bet even if 3 marathons seems to much.
3 minutes in a Half is not a joke
QD: Congrats on 40k!! As much as I’d love to meet you in Sacramento it’s way too close. CIM is a fun/fast race but Houston Full sounds doable. That 2:19 group will be your shot!! You got this Seth!! And true love happy birthday! 🎂🎉
QD: hear me out, CIM is very close to now, but you could run with Zach Levet(another running TH-camr seaking 2:19) and you could work with each other
I wouldn't base my race off running with a teenager thats never ran a marathon before.
But in Houston he could run with Sage? :P
Running with Zach Levet, not knocking his achievements, is a hard sell compared to trying to get a mini training block before Houston.
Happy birthday True love! Seth as a new runner and having done my first half marathon you are an inspiration to me.. I think you should do the Huston full marathon..
Zach Levet is trying to break 2:19 too you could pair up with him!
No offence to Levet, I think he is an amazing TH-camr but I don't think he has what it takes for 2:19...Does not possess Seth's work ethic. Hope he proves me wrong tho!
True be that, and sad but true.
Houston half. From your fitness, work outs, running form and running tendencies, you look like a 1:02-1:04 half runner crazy as it may sound.
Happy Birthday!! Thanks for the energy positivity, and showing what a true runner’s supporting wife could be.
QD: Houston full
CIM is a fast course. A bunch of my friends PR’d and/or BQ’d there last year, but a Demoor Global Running x Kofuzi Run Club shakeout run in Houston would be epic!
Duane Tamashiro I LOVE THIS IDEA!
That would be awesome at memorial park
Seth, I believe you should do the Houston Full Marathon. I feel like the Marathon is what you have trained for and now you have two experiences under your belt. I think that the half would be to many unknowns at this point. You haven't really started down that path yet. If it were me and it was my last chance to chase down my dream before Atlanta, I would personally want to take the option I was more familiar with and had the most experience with. Your dream was to run a sub 2:19 marathon. I feel like you need to persevere and see it through. You can do it Seth. We are all cheering for you. Everything you said in this vlog, your previous Twitter post, it all screams stick with the original plan to me. Good luck buddy, I can't wait to see it unfold no matter what you choose!
Seth you have an "in" with USATF - maybe ask for an exemption - ie direct entry to the trials based on your membership of the Mountain Running squad?
This is actually a great idea. I would petition this as well as try to get in automatically.
That wouldn’t be fair to the athletes who get cut who are border line to the 2:19 mark. I say he earns it in Houston
Literally your wife is adorable! Her enthusiasm simply makes me smile. Happy birthday celebration for her!
QD: you now have the experience, so full distance in Houston
Taking care of the kids and family behind the scene, you deserve at least half of every medal Seth has earned. Your positive attitude and smile are sunshine. Happy birthday TrueLove!
QD: Do the half, switch your focus, maybe switching will allow your mind and body to be fresher
Can you imagine what a better world this would be with more “TrueLoves” Love watching her excitement and true joy she has for you, you’re running, the kids and life! Happy Birthday TL!
That was so sweet! Thank you!
Houston, full M. Recover proper, new fresh full prep cycle on an excellent no injury base. Easier to cut time from a full than a half, at your fast pace.
QD - You already know the answer in your heart bro. Houston. Full.
Oh brother... You need to rest in order to get faster. Not to mention your risk to get injured goes up by not letting your body recover properly. My recommendation would be to do the FULL in HUSTON! It's still not enough time for normal people, but you are way above the norm. Race hard in Argentina but take a few day off from running. I know that sounds crazy for you, but your body will thank you and you will come back stronger and faster. Best of luck and keep fighting!!! Your daily vlog motivates me every morning. Thank you for what you do for all of us watching from home.
QOD: Houston Full Marathon!
I remember being excited to watch your 10K subscriber blog! Just keep doing what you're doing and listen to your heart you'll do the right thing!
Happy birthday!!
QD: Houston Half. You are inspirational man! Can’t stop thinking and planning and running since finding this channel. I share your stories with someone new every day. Good luck with Argentina as well!
Ah man you rock Casper! Thanks for spreading the word!
Happy birthday true love!
QOTD: I think that if you feel like you have the speed then the Houston half is best also that's how Jim Walmsley qualified so maybe it's a good option for ultra runners? However, if your heart is set on qualifying through the marathon then Houston full is the best bet, CIM just seems too soon after Amsterdam, new York and I'm assuming you're all in on world mountains?
QD: Houston Full. The experience you’ve gained from Amsterdam and NYC will help you tremendously in getting that 2:19. Thanks for inspiring me in going for a Boston qualifying time in 2020. Recover well & good luck in Argentina. Also Happy Birthday to True Love!
Easy:
Its easier to cut 4 min from marathon, then 3 min from half
+1
Exactly
i think if he goes full gas on the half he would get the 1.04.
3 minute in half but in marathon and not in full gas half
Not sure about that, you don't hit the wall in an HM and that's ogten going to be an issue until you build more marathon experience...
QOD: Definitely the Houston Half Marathon! The thing you need to keep in mind is that you did go out fast in Amsterdam but you were still pacing yourself, so that is not accurate half marathon time. You can get on the track and get more speedwork in. The half will go by so much faster since you ran those two marathons already. No doubt you can rock out a 1:03 and change and qualify for the Olympic Trials!
PS Happy Birthday to True Love!
QOD: Houston Full!
Happy Birthday true love!! Yes, we love you!
QD: I think your best set for the Houston Full. That's a serious increase to get to 1:04.
Happy birthday TL!!!! 😆 Love when you show up on the channel! Seth, my vote is Houston, full marathon.
QOD: Houston - Full. Get a good rest and then race fresh, tactical well and hard!
QD: Houston Full
Happy Birthday True Love!! Love your positive and happy personality! I know Seth couldn't do what he's doing without your huge support!! You guys are such a great team!!
QD: FULL MARATHON! (Houston)
Go for Houston Full marathon, you train for the marathon trials, and the marathon is your distance,... IF you can run both your first marathon in such a bad pacing mode and still finish 2:23, and second marathon on a tough course a week later around 2:24, then
Here’s the thing,
I’ve lived in both
Sacramento you’ll face a drier climate, cool weather
Houston will be very very humid ..
but you’ll have more time with Houston
I say run in Houston and shoot for the 1:04. If you get the half done, you may not slow down as much as you think for the full.
You’re inspiring me to get back into shape and run a full marathon. I use to be in REALLY great shape, running distance came easy but after grad school and turning 50, it’s been difficult to get back into it. Rooting for you and I’ll keep you posted. Hbd True Love! Enjoy
I wish, I WISH, I someday have the relationship Seth and 'true love' have right now
Same! Seth is a VERY lucky dude.
QoD: Houston Half
Legs are tired, should get the most R&R you can get and exclusively work on speedwork until then.
Even if you break 2:19 you will have absolutely nothing left and might risk injury in the Olympic Trials.
I’m confident you can break 1:04.
QOD: Houston full, happy birthday TL x
Houston, full.
I met you after amsterdam, outside the stadium, you were disappointed but clearly it wasn't over in your eyes !
Your goal is 2h19, you'll make it, man.
Live in Houston, would love to see you come down and run either race. I will be doing the full. Flat, very flat, weather is normally great! Best chance in Houston to get that 2:19!!! I’ll be trying for under 3!!!
QD: Houston Full
Congrats on 40k!!!!! You got this at Houston
Happy Birthday True Love 🎂
QD: Houston, Full. Your New York performance is very encouraging and the competition at Houston should give you enough people to run with at the qualifying pace. CIM seems way too soon given how close it is to Argentina and your 2 marathons.
Houston half - it's a really fast course. Go for it
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Houston Full keep pushing your times are getting better and better. Now that you have two road marathons you know how to pace yourself and what to expect!!!
Seth next to Sage Canaday at Houston: 5:20s !!!!
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I think watching a fast half marathon would be incredible. 1:03:59!
QD: Houston, Half. Motto: "Run like there's no tomorrow".
Jorge Ferrari Freitas I second this!
Houston Full! You are perfectly suited for the marathon. And with two/three more months to recover and the fitness from Amsterdam and New York, you will cruise to a 2:18. Great work, keep it up man!
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QD: Houston full marathon for sure! CIM is way too close!
QD: Houston. As for the distance, I think the question is what do you estimate your half marathon time would have been had Amsterdam been a half? Presumably your 1:06 still involved a pacing strategy to carry you over the next 13 miles. Do you feel that you could have hit 1:05 for 13.1 miles if you weren't trying to pace yourself for 26.2 miles? In short, I don't know how reliable that 1:06 is because of the context in which it was raced. You presumably would have been faster if you were "only" racing a half. So to answer your question regarding distance, if you think you would have been closer to the qualifying time, then race the half. Otherwise, I'm not sure if there is enough time to build up the speed work. You've also learned a lot from Amsterdam and NYC that could really benefit a Houston marathon attempt. Do you feel you can close the 4+ minute gap at the marathon distance? Alternatively, you can take the personal "W"s, ensure you don't injure yourself, and prepare for the Trials in 2021. Being relentless also involves patience.
- Dan, Chicago
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QoD: Houston Full Marathon, you can do it Seth!!!
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As for the QOTD: Try to keep this in mind when deciding between the full or half; as of 10/22/2019 there are 200 men qualified and out of that only 18 have done it with a 1:04:00 half marathon. Jim Walmsley and Chase Weaverling just made it in at 1:04:00 (Houston 2019). I’m with most of the other comments and think the Houston Full gives you the best chance of hitting the standard. Plus would the increase in training intensity needed for the speed to drop 3+ minutes lead to an injury? Whatever you decide we are rooting for you and will be watching!!
QD: Houston Full! You got this!
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Houston Full......butter “our” bread
Happy Birthday!! I'll be in NYC next November running with a charity bib - can't wait to hang with ya guys for the shake out run. Enjoy!
Houston full. Remember Jim W ran 1:04 flat coming from a similar background. Vdot tables also suggest the half standard is harder
He ran a 1:06 with the intent of running a marathon, imagine if he was focused on a fast half marathon...
@@MrChristianEnrique true, but there won't be much time with even a small break after Argentina
Go 4it in Houston...we r go Seth. U got this 2:19. HBD "true love" all the best guys from Thailand .
QOD: Houston & Full Marathon. Too short of time to get trained up for the speed of the half. “Dance with who brung ya.”
He ran a 1:06 during a marathon. OTQ for the half is 1:04. He is closer to the half OTQ than the full.
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Happy BDay !! Seth: Take care of yourself, take it slow with patience ... Train hard, we'll be here along with our journey
QoD: Houston - Full Marathon!
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Happy birthday True Love!
Houston Marathon would be my target if I was in your situation. You still have time to take a break and maintain your speed and fitness. You can do it!
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QoD: Houston fuĺl marathon. 1:04 will be extremely hard to achieve and CIM is much to close from date perspective
Seth! So impressed with your performance and attitude. Relentless is right! Answer of the day from me: I think you should go for the Half in Houston...Completely shift training to reduce miles and increase quality. Look what you have accomplished in the last few months - you are gritty and strong - look at what your strengths are. You ran a 1:06:53 half within a FULL! Your speedwork will tell leading up to the half. I believe in you...eye on the PRIZE! Now get ‘er done.
Happy Birthday True Love from Ireland! Seth, you will make the right decision, for you, on what to race X
QD- go for it Seth, don’t give up on it!!
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Happy birthday True Love. You make me smile every time you are on the vlog.
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Happy Happy Birthday True Love and many more!
This journey has been something special and I cannot wait to see what the future will bring, I think Houston is the sensible option and I believe you should race the full marathon. You got this Seth!!
QD: Houston Full.
Due to one reason:
a friend of mine has a Marathon PR of 2:24 ( similar to yours )...but also his half PB is only 1:06 flat. Because of that, I dont think that you can cut off 3 minutes in the Half, but i truely believe, that you can cut off 5 minutes in the Full Marathon!
And of course I gotte mention another reason for the Full: relentless! :D
Wish you all the best Seth!
Greetings from Germany! :)
Happy birthday True Love. Do what excites you Seth, whatever is tugging at you the hardest. Either goal is going to be tough, either one is a risk so do the one that you feel most passionate about.
Thanks for letting us share our thoughts Seth!
I think that the answer is Houston. You said it, you need a break. Not only physically but mentally. I'm pretty sure that you will come much stronger for the next challenge and you will definitely make it. You are the best!
QD: half marathon this would allow you to not be too much millage on the body however, this is just coming from a person who races halfs and 10 miles right after each other but never a full. Best of luck you relighted a spark in me that kinda died after a 7 months almost no walking and coming back with a 6:08 mile ( I was a 4:37 before) thank you and keep chasing your goals!
I think Ideally you should have went from Amsterdam to CIM. The amount of people that qualify for olympic trials there is insane. 153 runners last year broke the Olympic Trials Qualifying Time. 162 men ran under 2:30 there as well.
I think you should take a break and wait for Huston but if you were feeling one last chance to throw all your chips in a bucket. CIM has been good to a lot of people. Good luck seth!
QD: None of them. PATIENCE!
You've been injured. Then you tried to do it in Amsterdam and this is why you had the opportunity 1:59 Kipchoge as a bonus. Finally you ended up with an amazing show in New York. WOW - What a success!
This can't be topped in an US only qualification run with absolutely no chance for you to reach the 2:11:30 (and be one of the best three) to qualify for Tokyo. And adding risk for another injury...
Be patient and recover. While doing this decide for another challenging goal in 2020.
This is a German view on the situation 😉
Good luck! Enjoy your channel!