How far could you run at 72 seconds per lap?

Hard Worker · 08-02-2010 11:55PM #1

The National Junior 10000 metre record is 30.17.0 which was set by Frank Greally in August 1970. Yep, that's not a typo. We are approaching the 40th anniversary.
I spoke to Frank in jest a couple of weeks ago and asked him how far he could run now at that pace. I won't tell you the answer.
There may be a few juniors around this year who could attack that time. How far could you go? Can you do an 800 in 2.25? Can you do a 400 in 72.5? Can you do a 200 in 36 seconds?

Woddle · 09-02-2010 12:03AM

My last track session ( back in the summer) I managed a few 31 second 200s but was shagged after each one and needed a good 5 mins before I could attempt the next. What about yourself HW?

Would be excellent to see a few juniors attempt it but would they be capable?

Hard Worker · 09-02-2010 12:22AM

Woddle wrote: »

My last track session ( back in the summer) I managed a few 31 second 200s but was shagged after each one and needed a good 5 mins before I could attempt the next. What about yourself HW?

Would be excellent to see a few juniors attempt it but would they be capable?

I wouldn't even bother doing a 72 anymore. My calves and hammers are too tight.
There are enough juniors out there who could break that record if they got together and attacked it.
Fair play to you with your 31's. I didn't know you had that speed in your legs. If you keep up that pace, you will break the world record for the marathon.:)

Woddle · 09-02-2010 12:30AM

Hard Worker wrote: »

. If you keep up that pace, you will break the world record for the marathon.:)

True but sadly I was back to 9 minute miles tonight after a 6 week lay off

myflipflops · 09-02-2010 12:40AM

Woddle wrote: »

Would be excellent to see a few juniors attempt it but would they be capable?

I'd be surprised to see any attempt it. It's not a great distance for a junior to be competing at considering age.

Richard Yeates of Raheny was the last that I can recall having a proper go at it. He got the Euro Junior qualifying standard but I don't know how close he was to the record.

shels4ever · 09-02-2010 12:45AM

At the moment maybe 50 m at that pace.

TheLargerBowl · 09-02-2010 12:46AM

Hard Worker wrote: »

How far could you go?

About ten feet. :pac:

lamai · 09-02-2010 10:40AM

1.5 maybe 2 laps

ecoli · 09-02-2010 10:45AM

Did the first mile of rathfarnam slightly quicker than this (followed by a horrible death for the rest of the race:p) alot stronger now so i say maybe 2k maybe this year. Pb for the mile is 4.42 on track so i would be a good indicator that should make 2k just about

robinph · 09-02-2010 11:24AM

I somehow did an 800 in 2:13 last year so in theory I should be able to do 72's for at least three laps, doubt I'd make it any further though.

dna_leri · 09-02-2010 01:40PM

I have done 2 laps, I definitely could not do 4 (sub 5-min mile), never had a chance to try a 3-lapper.

The other interesting comparative lap time is the marathon world record, which equates to 70.5s - 105.5 times !!

mrak · 09-02-2010 05:22PM

dna_leri wrote: »

I have done 2 laps, I definitely could not do 4 (sub 5-min mile), never had a chance to try a 3-lapper.

The other interesting comparative lap time is the marathon world record, which equates to 70.5s - 105.5 times !!

Okay - at first glance I thought you had that one wrong but then did the math and it's right. Madness. No idea how many 72s I could do at the moment - probably about 4 anyhow but I'd be blowing hard after that.

lamai · 09-02-2010 06:06PM

mrak wrote: »

Okay - at first glance I thought you had that one wrong but then did the math and it's right. Madness. No idea how many 72s I could do at the moment - probably about 4 anyhow but I'd be blowing hard after that.

it's mental you battle and train for seconds and then you look at times like that

and you think are these people aliens? cause they can't be human!!!

marathonm@n · 13-02-2010 11:07AM

Don't know how good it is but a coach was telling me of a 10 year old here doing 37 for 200. maybe not that great but he says he has to hold her back as he says he does not want to push her.

colblimp · 13-02-2010 04:08PM

I reckon I could probably run 10 yards at 72 seconds per lap - on a good day. :rolleyes:

How far could you run at 72 seconds per lap?

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