5000m July 10
Racing in Spain July 10, here is the meet website, no English though
July 10, Trofeo Atletismo Ayuntamiento de Barakaldo, Bakardlo, SPN
http://www.rfea.es/web/competiciones/campeonato.asp?codigo=2009BI054
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
On to Europe
It was great being back in my home province where I always get lots of support. Wednesday I competed in Halifax at the Aileen Meagher Track Classic finishing first in 7:56 for 3000m. Have to thank Kevin Heisler the meet director for putting on a 3000m last minute and getting in a pacer too! My time was a personal best by a second but more important it felt good!
Off to Europe in a few hours, there I hope to get my 5000m PB down. Once again the Speed River gang will be based in Belgium, this time in Ghent though. It's supposed to be a very nice looking city and while we're there a huge cultural festival will be going on.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
5000m Nats
Last night I competed in 5000m at Canadian Nationals at UofT placing second. Silvers' respectable especially to a great athlete like Simon Bariu. First mile felt ok, middle good, last mile was tough, a lot tougher then I was expecting based on my experince spliting 8:10 at 3k numerus times in the past. Running like ass at nationals is nothing new for me, good news is that I've always race well afterwards. 3k at the Aileen Meagher on Canada Day!
Event 12 Men 5000 Meter Run
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Canadian: % 13:13.96 1998 Jeff Schiebler
Championship: ! 13:25.16 2000 Sean Kaley
Name Year Team Finals Points
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Finals
1 Bairu, Simon Queen City Striders 13:39.23 10
2 Gillis, Eric Speed River 13:49.45 8
3 Steeds, Mark Brantford T.F.C. 14:08.54 6
4 Ahmed, Mohammed Niagara Olym 14:11.84 5
5 O'Neill, Kyle London Runne 14:29.77 4
6 Kitz, Robert University O 14:39.60 3
7 Kerr, Geoff U OF C Athle 14:42.81 2
8 Hubers, Ben Indiana University 14:53.50 1
9 Morrison, Spencer University O 14:54.55
10 Snider, Derek Speed River 15:04.75
11 Thorson, Cleve Speed River 15:13.79
Monday, June 15, 2009
Festival of Eexcellence
The 5000m in Toronto last Thursday went ok, finished 5th in 13:45. Had a nice pack to run behind the whole way. For some reason no one run partially quick, little bit wet and breezy. It was my first 5k of the season, and I'm confident the time will come down.
Have to thanks the organizers for bring in good competition and hosting a fantastic meet!
Men 5000 Meter Run
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WORLD RECORD: R 12:34.35 5/31/2004 Kenenisa Bekele, Ethiopia
WORLD LEADER: L 12:59.56 6/1/2009 Ali Abdosh, Ethiopia
Name Year Team Finals
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1 43 Shaheen, Saif QATAR 13:22.70
2 47 Ritzenhein, Dathan USA 13:34.00
3 45 Lagat, Haron KENYA 13:38.80
4 41 Quigley, Sean USA 13:43.84
5 40 Gillis, Eric CANADA 13:45.10
6 46 Rutto, Hosea Kibet KENYA 13:47.84
7 44 Kibet, Charles Che KENYA 14:08.46
8 42 McDougal, Josh USA 14:29.09
Next race is Nationals June 25th back in Toronto, same track, same distance.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Guelph 1500
No fast times last Sunday at the local twilight here in Guelph, winds were very strong. Finished 3rd in 3:47 with a couple of my quick training partners ahead of me in 3:45. Happy with the effort and a good set up race for Toronto 5000 in just over a week. Website for that meet is FestivalofExcellence.ca should be a good one.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Gettin into it
Ah the Windsor race didn't go so hot but I'm not worried, head wasn't into it for that one but will be next time. I'll post after my next good race :)
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