Meb Keflezighi 12 Mile Tempo for 2012 Olympic Marathon Trials
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- Dirk on the bike pacing and Bob
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I am the bike pacer. You have no idea how hard it is to keep an exact pace with an olympian who can run a 4:30 mile on command and hit a 2:15 half on the nose : ) Meb is an incredible example of a Human Meb(tronome) !
Great work pacing him. I love this video. I play it on repeat for nasty weather days on the treadmill.
Just love runners with a perfect technique, their kick is so massive.
after watching that please raise your hand if you want to go for a run.
I watched and ran 7 miles and I still need to do 5 miles so yeah about to run a half marathon :D
Lol I just went for a fast 5 mile run then I came back and watched this.
I also ran a half marathon a few months ago when I was excluded from school. I did 9 miles in the morning and 4 in the evening. I hope yours went well too^
Rhys Nichols I just did a fast lap and that was it for me.:)
Lol, keep training! It's better than nothing.
I am eritrean and meb has been a great idol for me.I would like to thank you meb and keep posting videos.
Congrads on WINNING the Boston Marathon! Great Run.
His form is incredible.
His form is absolutely astonishing
He can move his legs. Big wow 😨
Hun Cluno I'd like to see you run like that lmao fatass
I couldn't fucking care less about moving my legs as fast as his
+Hun Cluno you would when u fucking get diabetes u will be in the gym trying to burn all that fat and sugar u been eating
pete raf don't be a fucking idiot
His 12 mile pace is my 400m pace.
:P same.
+Rhys Nichols I'm even not sure if I could finish 3miles with this pace!
+Rhys Nichols id be ded
3 miles is good! If I'm honest I'm probably not that fast for 5 miles, it just feels like it lol
sadly..same
Totally awesome running and the scenery too is breathtaking. Am Kenyan and am loving this
Watching Meb run has helped me achieve a greater form and better mile and 800 times my sophomore year of high school. He is the biggest star in my life and by far my favorite runner. This video especially I watch at least once a day and now I have the song in my head every time I run!
the most inspired video about running ,ever.
I am watching this every time I do treadmill sessions
Meb is the man, and look at the scenery, awesome.
Look at his form, madness to maintain that for such a long amount of time at that pace.
He kept that pace going... about 5min miles or a little less, that's at least 12 mph run! Which is really funny because just yesterday I was watching a show about wolves, which stated a wolf can cover a mile in five mins. Which means he was at pace with this animal. He's a beast... I think he almost killed the bike guy.
Haha really
+Axel H They can run at speeds of 36 to 38 miles per hour for short bursts while chasing prey. However, over a mile they slow down and have not been documented to move faster. Probably because they don't want too!
+Axel H nothing is quicker than a human over long distances. running prey to death, in a pack, is how humans managed to hunt before the invention of tools
I do not buy any of the bullshit about persistence hunting but I still believe humans are one of the best if not the best distance running species
Shea Sawyer well actually, humans are by far the best long-distance animals on the planet. No other animal can run as fast for as long. Our biomechanics allow for that, specifically in the Achilles' tendon and large glutes.
This is so sick! Just started reading his book too, what a crazy journey, so glad he qualified in Boston!
Analysis for me is the posture...gait and smoothness...Always nice to view.
way to go Meb!!! he's a true inspiration! I knew him and Hall would make the top three but i'm a bit surprised Ritz isn't there
one of my running heros. Meb truly was born to run.
Nice work, gentlemen. All my respect for this team!
actually, it is HARDER to properly pace on a roadbike due to a lower rolling resistance coefficient ! The additional resistance from wide and heavy mountain bike tires and wheels allows me to keep a more even pace throughout the training session! thanks for the comment : )
My inspiration video for running!
He has a really clean running form.
Just spotted one interesting exercise at 4.11 (minutes) or at least the way he does it is interesting. He is lying back on the ground, leg uplifted and is using a cord to stretch. Rather than just having cord wrapped around the sole of the foot, he also loops it around the outside of ankle and around the back of the leg. I tried it and it gives more support to the leg than just wrapping it around the sole of the foot. So I will follow his example from now on !
Active isolation flexibility... Do your research. Phil and Jim Wharton work on this guy. It's not just a stretch
What's the cord called and where can I get one?
I cannot help watching this video again and again.
pure poetic form!
On the diary: at 4:50 of the video 12 miles in 1:00 average 5:06min/mile Total of the day 19.5 miles
as Meb's training assistan for the last 5 years, yes. Trying to keep a 4:45 exact pace for 12 miles is very difficult. you have to remember that I have one of, if not the greatest Marathoner america has ever produced 6" off my back wheel. If I f*ck up, his season is Done !
athena.indigo did he actually average that quick in this run ? Looked more like 5 min pace
This requires a great deal of talent and bloody hard work. You can't be a softy for this.
No talent, just hard work.
TheLondonCyclist That would have been very nice but unfortunately that's not how it works. Anyone can reach their maximum potential in running but everyone's maximum potential is different. Some people are just born with better qualities for running than others. You can only work so hard without getting injured.
+TheLondonCyclist sorry bro but if you believe that you are a tool. I've seen both (generally fit) guys trying to break a sub 40 10k after years of training and other guys running way sub 35 after 3 months of training... You cannot overcome these differences in talent...
You have a point. Im also a distance runner. I start at age of 18 and then after a month I run like a member of national team and then I win in many competition. You need to push yourself so hard.
Fantastic song and the same with the runner.
Meb's an animal, keep up the great work man
Every step is so perfect.
That is what you call a elite runner.
I am trying to hold 4:30 per km for my first half marathon now, way to go!
Holy crap! I never thought people would dislike my comment that much. All I was trying to say was that people use genetics as a excuse. People have circumstantial advantages, not genetics. Genetics is what every loser will say. Hard ass work is what gets you far. I was trying to say that these athletes were born in circumstances that paved to become elite. Still, they only got there with hard, hard work.
@rhcpffrreeac It is I, dirk. The one on the bike. Technically it is called Benton Crossing rd also known as Green Church road. The elevation is at 7000 feet and we have blue mark lines every half mile out to the ten mile mark. Come on up and train here... ; )
Perfect form!! His head is barely bobbing up and down, sign of perfect running form.
Meb Keflezighi won the U.S. Olympic men's marathon trial on Saturday to qualify for his third Games.
1. Meb Keflezighi 36 NYAC 2:09:08
2. Ryan Hall 29 Asics 2:09:30 +0:22
3. Abdi Abdirahman 33 Nike 2:09:47 +0:39
I don't deny that hard training is vital to being a successful runner, but some people are just naturally faster. That's why Meb, can run faster than even many elite runners despite heel striking, and why most professional runners can't come close to the superstars. It's not that they don't train hard enough or in the right way, they don't have the same natural ability.
A marathon is 26.2 miles which equals 138,336 feet. Assuming a stride length of 3 feet, it will take about 46,112 steps to finish. These guys do it in just over 2 hours...amazing!!
24/7 baby! Meb you're the beast!
At NYC Marathon ( Sun November 6, 2011) Meb Keflezighi, took sixth place, with a time of 2:09:13. He's the highest finishing American man.
Congratulations
Someone must make a 10 hour-loop of this!
+Pachango Lundqvist and use better music
Actually he's right. To be an elite runner you need four things, great genetics, an early start, good opportunities, and the drive to try your hardest.
and I forgot to say that : If you have the genetics, means only that you have the duty to work the hardest and the more intelligentely, because you are not alone to be good.
the ride would be too much for most people. this a a beast of a human mentally and physically and who disliked this video? why? in your dreams do you run his worst time? give credit where it is due, if you can beat him do it....otherwise hold your position on the runners food chain and hold your tounge/typing run harder
It was day off but after watching I got up and run 1 mile at 6:40 and had to save the rest for tomorrow.
My fav Video, before every race 👍🏾
@Vitos311 A pointed toe at landing will also not allow your center of gravity to move over your foot and you are effectively using calves for power instead of your much stronger glute muscles. Try this: Stand up straight in your best running posture. Then, try to lean your whole body forward from your ankle joint without lifting your heels. If you cant, then the dorsiflexors arent functioning. To correct this while running, think of scraping mud off the middle of your foot rather than the front.
Dios mio es increíble el pedazo estilo que tiene!! no se le va un pie para el costado ni nada, es pura elegancia!!!
Meb, you are the coolest, thx for video
Dirk, I salute thee!
@xxbrockloverxx He has the exactly right build for a marathon runner. The fact that people don't live by your standarts doesn't mean they live the wrong way.
Steve Prefontaine didn't start running until High school. Mary Decker was doing marathons less than a year after she started running. Oscar Pistorius was running for just months when he set the T44 world record. Usain Bolt was a rugby player until he was draffted to track for his natural speed, and it's no coincedence that countless other elite runners showed phenominal ability from a very young age.
perfect music for this very good video
Music is getting me pumped!
I don’t think people care but I just want to share this. My cords country coach ran with Meb in high school Meb and my coach ran in a cross country race but they where like 3 seconds away from each other I have a picture of my coach running with Meb. If any one can do some research and find out more about my coach his name is “Mario Marquez”.
Dirk is huge.
Coach me please. Want to run a good marathon again. this guy has a terrific body , pace and nice stride. Its so hard yes to pace on a bike. Well Done Dirk.
Your body naturally moves to a forefoot strike when you run fast, and heel strike when you walk. The problems occur when you try to forcibly alter your biomechanics to forefoot strike at a slow pace, or heel strike at a fast pace. Basically, just imagine walking on your forefoot all the time, and how that would be a problem.
Awesome Video, very motivating, and I liked the song a lot. Thank You
For everyone running, this was taken place in Pyote, Texas.
What glorious running form!
with no music? Upmost respect for this man
you realize that a 7min mile would be a new world record
Very good music . Great match for this video.
Interesting. You just proved my point.
Meb clearly is not starving, or even remotely close to it. The difference in size, muscle, and body fat between him and someone who is starving is SIGNIFICANT.
If Meb to you looks like he is starving you either:
A) Have no idea what a starving person actually looks like
B) So influenced by the people around you can confuse Meb with someone who is malnourished.
Meb is 5'7" and 130. That's a BMI of 20.5 or so. Over 2 points above even "underweight".
@Vitos311 More important than where his foot lands, look at his posture compared to a novice runner. He stands tall and leans forward from his ankle joints. This makes his hips his center of gravity and his feet pull back directly under them. His foot is on the ground for only a split second as opposed to the crash and push off of a heel strike. This balanced posture is the common thread among all elite runners and is more of what you should strive for rather than simply how your foot strikes.
Agreed! And when it comes to training, I think Joan Benoit Samuelson put it best: "Keep varying the program. Your body will tell you what to do."
With this song , I can do his pace ....on the same bike as his pacer I meant
I like it... I love running daily I run for 8 kms
LoL 😆 He wore out the pacer! I think it would be worth it to be an exhausted pacer for the legendary Meb!
wouldn't be surprised if this guy medals...he seems extremely disciplined and focused...and he said that he's more of a racer than a runner who's going out there for a time....
He got sketchers on!
Skerchers Gomeb Speed to be precise.
Meb twitted a picture of his RHR at 35, and I am sure it gets lower than that too. Ryan Hall's is at 37. Lance Armstrong's is 29 and tops out at over 200. There are some at mid 20s.
I used to wear compression socks in summer times, when I run more than 20 km. I like it because I can avoid cramps in my calfs.
My favorite part is when he runs.
@Vitos311 Yeah, you're exactly right. The more forward the foot strike, the more your gastrocnemius (upper calf) comes into the equation. Calves are very elastic and add speed (think of how sprinters run) but fatigue quickly. Meb is shorter than Ryan and can take advantage of a low and powerful hip structure to propel him, while Ryan can take advantage of his longer legs and a longer stride. There are trade-offs with both techniques. A true heel strike is probably impossible at sub-5:00 pace.
Everybody define hard work. What you think is hard might not be as hard as you think.
Agree, when you put it that way. Peace out.
muita técnica,muita cadência,ritmo extraordinário.
I like the video very much. I am not at a position of giving advice to a great athlete like Meb, but I think if he corrects that landing on heels he might possibly run a marathon under 2 hours. He has great potential . Good Luck Meb!
I love this!!!! Epic human, Epic music
tuffest video on youtube. No body can fuck with meb.
what i would give to be able to train here regularly!! the scenery, the altitude, the people. lets just say i will never have the opportunity in this lifetime :(
@Vitos311 Running in a barefoot shoe can be a good idea, but probably best used as a training tool for shorter, faster runs. Minimal shoes on the other hand (not 5 fingers, but still minimal heel/toe drop) can be used more regularly for an efficient runner. If you have achilles or calf tightness, this is more of a sign that your dorsiflexors (shin muscles) aren't functioning properly. If you always land on the forefoot, the achilles is always contracted becomes very fatigued.
Go Meb!
I hope this video is half an hour long, so I can cancel my schedule run and watch him doing it here. I think it make me better runner.
you are my ultimate rivel ....
@tristanrong Its a version of Ready for War by 50¢. It's also the theme for HBO 24/7 Boxing if you just want to search for that
legend!
The real name of the song is "Daniz - Ready 4 War"
@TheCapocchio No body has stated that all guys giving advice here are the kind of people you have just described. And even if they are they are free to give their opinion, if Meb doesn't take it, a thousand out there are happy to share it and are ready to learn from it.
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New rule: unless you have run a 2:08 marathon you can't offer advise to Meb.
So awesome
I always find this one interesting because no one implicates bodybuilders in this...which is interesting because they carry LESS fat than someone like Meb.
Meb is 5-6% BF and BB's will sometimes cut at low as 4 or even 3 percent prior to competition.
If you think 6% BF is too low I don't know what to tell you other than you have no idea what your talking about.
If you can't tell, he actually isn't heel-striking. He's landing flat footed which is how you land when your'e barefoot. No elite runner, especially marathoner has bad enough form that they heel-strike.
Video's song is called:
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