For those wondering, the commentator who seemed a bit detached from modern indoor track is the GOAT of old school American marathon running. He was in his prime 45 years ago winning nearly every Boston and New York marathon between 1975 and 1980. For many of those years he was ranked number one in the world. Keep in mind this man was born in the 1940s. Gramps might not know much about indoor 5ks, but put some respect on the name of Bill Rogers, AKA "Boston Billy"
Had the pleasure of watching this race live, and even got to run on the track after all the heats were done. Got pictures with Nico and Ky afterwards. An incredible race to watch!
I really enjoyed Bill Rogers old school approach. He is so frank, so unpolished, and while you could nag about the rough edges, what comes through is a kind of wisdom that I think is very cool. Watch @ 3:00 where he basically says he became a road racer because running in crowded conditions on the track is really hard. I like it.
@@keviatkinson293 he was a pacer/rabbit. He is there so the runners don’t have to lead the whole race and worry about the pace being correct. The runners can just run and know they will atleast be on for the first half of the race and have a chance to run fast. He likely couldn’t have ran that pace for the whole race but either wanted to help teammates and other runners do good or he got paid to do it which is also very possible and happens often.
Yep, winner was Athanas Kioko. He gapped 2nd place by about 10 or 11 seconds. Dude deserved to be in that first heat he def would’ve been able to stay with em
Bill Rodgers - he ran a 2:09 marathon which is even better, in trash shoes. It's been a long time since then but gotta respect a GOAT. Crazy he ran for my HS AND College
That was an awesome race by Ty as well as the NAU guys. Running this fast in December is crazy. On a side note, Ty's arm swing reminds me of someone running with drinks and trying not to spill.
i think he was getting mixed up over a four hundred meter track, like when he said fifty yards to the line, not used to indoor circuits, was it Bill Rodgers Boston Marathon winner from years back ???
Yeah and I’m sure you know more about running than the former world record holder in the marathon. Go for a run maybe it’ll help clear the snot from your brain
@@stephenjoseph1254 Yes he is a famous runner I get that. As a runner I have a lot of respect for him. But you can’t deny that his commentary to this race was brutal and hard to listen to at times.
Go Cardinal! And nice to hear from Bill Rodgers, living legend. The fact is track meets don’t require any fancy commentary, it’s not like a football game.
I just read the comments and I think the majority of them haven't got a clue about US running since about 2005 or less. Rogers was a great runner in his prime almost 50 years ago. He always was pretty down to earth and homespun, but where these Karens are whining about how 'bro is clueless', they close their minds to what we call in the adult world 'corporate memory'. One of my favorite Rogers anecdotes is from, probably, a mid or late-'70s Runners World interview where he explains the practicality of being able to run 10 or 15 miles, night or day, for whatever reason. He said he kept a pair of running shoes in his old Volkswagen in case it broke down. He could always run home. It's funny. I can remember around the same time feeling safe and secure when I had my bike on the roof rack of my girlfriend's (wife since '74) Camaro that burned oil like a tramp steamer. I knew I could always get home. I enjoyed Bill Rogers' commentary. He has more experience and real wisdom than this whole pack of whiners, all together, will ever have.
Sure, he has more experience and a real legacy, but experience in the running world does not mean he is good at commentating. This was not good commentary, regardless of the résumé of Rogers.
2 takeaways 1. Robinson looked like he won with ease. As a reminder, he's the top returner in the NCAA indoor 5k. Expecting something special from him in 2023 2. The commentators sound like runners from the 70s that were detached from the sport until now when they were thrown into the press box and had 2 minutes to research the runners
I still think the men are much more competitive than the women, hands down. Just look at the excitement in that race, and its just the first race of the season.Ran my PR n the 5K on the old BU armory track 34 years ago, anybody remember that track, the dead spots and how it shook as you ran on it since they built it every season I think, it was raised like a foot off that old crusty floor. Heck I remember sneaking on the track one night to do some quarters repeats by myself practically in the dark. Times have changed.
Having run against Bill, and got my butt kicked even though I was pretty good for a kid my age, it pangs me to read the comments from ignorant youngsters who know nothing about racing. Until you know about MILLS, SHORTER, PRE and yes RODGERS keep quiet and be humble.
We know about them, but the commentary was rough. Just because a man is an all-time great doesn’t mean he should be commentating. It’s similar to someone like Tony Romo when he started on ESPN, he may have been great at the game, but he did a pretty shit job at commentating. That being said I’d say with Rogers’ résumé he could pick it up pretty quickly.
For those wondering, the commentator who seemed a bit detached from modern indoor track is the GOAT of old school American marathon running. He was in his prime 45 years ago winning nearly every Boston and New York marathon between 1975 and 1980. For many of those years he was ranked number one in the world. Keep in mind this man was born in the 1940s. Gramps might not know much about indoor 5ks, but put some respect on the name of Bill Rogers, AKA "Boston Billy"
Yeah he ran a 2:09 marathon in 1979 with trash shoes and non-scientific training, literally incredible. Crazy he ran for my High School AND College
@@Linkmon99 Bill Squires would disagree about your characterization of his training methods, as would Bill Rodgers
This is exactly how I imagine my dad would commentate a race. 'look at all these fit young men, this is a real competition!'
These commentators make me realize how much we took those 2013-2015 flotrack days for granted 😪
Herrera with his pro debut for under armour was incredible. Huge PR for his first race under his new coach and team. Watch out!
Hopefully he can get some good wins he is always a bridesmaid
"Less than 800 to go" (1 lap later) "Final kilometer" (1 lap later) "a lap to go" (2 laps later) "who's going to win this one?"
The final kilometer was a weird comment though technically true
Had the pleasure of watching this race live, and even got to run on the track after all the heats were done. Got pictures with Nico and Ky afterwards. An incredible race to watch!
I really enjoyed Bill Rogers old school approach. He is so frank, so unpolished, and while you could nag about the rough edges, what comes through is a kind of wisdom that I think is very cool. Watch @ 3:00 where he basically says he became a road racer because running in crowded conditions on the track is really hard. I like it.
U joking?
@@speedybull0911 yes
@@speedybull0911 I hope so
Bill Rogers---def a living LEGEND!!
The heat after this which was the “slow” heat was won in 13:22
Why did the guy in first stop
@@keviatkinson293 he was a pacer/rabbit. He is there so the runners don’t have to lead the whole race and worry about the pace being correct. The runners can just run and know they will atleast be on for the first half of the race and have a chance to run fast. He likely couldn’t have ran that pace for the whole race but either wanted to help teammates and other runners do good or he got paid to do it which is also very possible and happens often.
Yep, winner was Athanas Kioko. He gapped 2nd place by about 10 or 11 seconds. Dude deserved to be in that first heat he def would’ve been able to stay with em
the way this commentator is speaking makes me question if he actually ran a 13:45 💀
That was a lot of 150-mile weeks ago. I only did 100 and I can never find my car keys🤣
This guy? You mean Bill Rogers?!?!?! 😂
Bill Rodgers - he ran a 2:09 marathon which is even better, in trash shoes. It's been a long time since then but gotta respect a GOAT. Crazy he ran for my HS AND College
I love when they get Paul Simon to do the broadcasts😂
Hello 5,000 my old friend, I've come to dance with you again...
That was an awesome race by Ty as well as the NAU guys. Running this fast in December is crazy. On a side note, Ty's arm swing reminds me of someone running with drinks and trying not to spill.
Ky
Last part is fax. I was trying to find out how to compare it
That one commentator was unbearable…he sounded so clueless
i think he was getting mixed up over a four hundred meter track, like when he said fifty yards to the line, not used to indoor circuits, was it Bill Rodgers Boston Marathon winner from years back ???
This old commentator got no idea what going on☠️
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Do you have any idea who Bill Rogers is?
lol the track community so ruthless
Yeah and I’m sure you know more about running than the former world record holder in the marathon. Go for a run maybe it’ll help clear the snot from your brain
@@stephenjoseph1254 Yes he is a famous runner I get that. As a runner I have a lot of respect for him. But you can’t deny that his commentary to this race was brutal and hard to listen to at times.
Man flo track gotta start hiring me to commentate these races, bro had no idea what was going on
He is 75 and a running legend doing his best.
@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 his best wasn’t good 🤷♂️
Wow what commentary
Herrera 🔥🔥🔥 congratulations
Second commentator is just talking about me me me, we dont care about you bro talk about the race💀
Go Cardinal! And nice to hear from Bill Rodgers, living legend. The fact is track meets don’t require any fancy commentary, it’s not like a football game.
My man on commentary hadn’t a clue what was happening
the secondary commentator needs to do his homework
Nico ran like a pro; maybe he could place higher/win if he hadn’t played pacemaker for the others.
Yeah he probably good could have but you gotta admire the guts
@@alejandrotorres712 but he did
@@alejandrotorres712 kid's got mad heart. I'm a fan
Imagine what they’re going to run outdoors😳
to be fair, bu is about as fast as an outdoor track. or very close.
lots of people burn out after peaking too early in their season. I could see that happening to a lot of these guys
Way to go, cool day by day.set goal next race.season Greeting 2022 to 2023 okay .
one dude knew what he was talking about, the other was so bad that i had to turn off the volume
I'm pretty sure I saw smoke coming off their shoes. Straight speed the whole way! Great race.
I just read the comments and I think the majority of them haven't got a clue about US running since about 2005 or less. Rogers was a great runner in his prime almost 50 years ago. He always was pretty down to earth and homespun, but where these Karens are whining about how 'bro is clueless', they close their minds to what we call in the adult world 'corporate memory'. One of my favorite Rogers anecdotes is from, probably, a mid or late-'70s Runners World interview where he explains the practicality of being able to run 10 or 15 miles, night or day, for whatever reason. He said he kept a pair of running shoes in his old Volkswagen in case it broke down. He could always run home. It's funny. I can remember around the same time feeling safe and secure when I had my bike on the roof rack of my girlfriend's (wife since '74) Camaro that burned oil like a tramp steamer. I knew I could always get home. I enjoyed Bill Rogers' commentary. He has more experience and real wisdom than this whole pack of whiners, all together, will ever have.
Unfortunately a fun old timer to talk to doesn't usually translate to good commentating. This was brutal.
Sure, he has more experience and a real legacy, but experience in the running world does not mean he is good at commentating. This was not good commentary, regardless of the résumé of Rogers.
2 takeaways
1. Robinson looked like he won with ease. As a reminder, he's the top returner in the NCAA indoor 5k. Expecting something special from him in 2023
2. The commentators sound like runners from the 70s that were detached from the sport until now when they were thrown into the press box and had 2 minutes to research the runners
Robinson = T-Rex-arms master!
everyone is dissing rodgers in these commentns like he isn't one of the greatest American distance runners ever
No they're dissing him because he wasn't good at commentating
We need a commentator… not a runner
I got to be there! It was an incredible race
goofy ahh commentator
Mad goofy
commentator in ohio
What a race 🔥🔥
How long is each lap in the indoor track competitions?
I like "grandpa track" Rogers on the commentary. "These guys are running fast!" Indeed lol
bro has no idea what hes talking about
anyone know where to find the whole meet livestream recording without having a flo track membership?
There isn’t. That’s the only place you can watch it
I still think the men are much more competitive than the women, hands down. Just look at the excitement in that race, and its just the first race of the season.Ran my PR n the 5K on the old BU armory track 34 years ago, anybody remember that track, the dead spots and how it shook as you ran on it since they built it every season I think, it was raised like a foot off that old crusty floor. Heck I remember sneaking on the track one night to do some quarters repeats by myself practically in the dark. Times have changed.
NAU boys doing all the work
Neil Gourley!!!!
Casual ncaa indoor nattys mark in December
Having run against Bill, and got my butt kicked even though I was pretty good for a kid my age, it pangs me to read the comments from ignorant youngsters who know nothing about racing. Until you know about MILLS, SHORTER, PRE and yes RODGERS keep quiet and be humble.
I agree
We know about them, but the commentary was rough. Just because a man is an all-time great doesn’t mean he should be commentating. It’s similar to someone like Tony Romo when he started on ESPN, he may have been great at the game, but he did a pretty shit job at commentating.
That being said I’d say with Rogers’ résumé he could pick it up pretty quickly.
@@ayeeffvee8173 you are correct. The comments seemed a bit mean-spirited, to me - another "veteren" runner.
They are fucking flying
hahahaha come on time to hire some new commentators
Never though I would hear Donald Trump commentate a 5k
Oh yeah nico
the commentators need to just shut up bro focus on the athletes
how hard is it to get some college running nerd to commentate or atleast be on it that knows all the stats
D3GloryDays podcast with Bill Rodgers, go listen
If you are not using NIKES' new shoes you dont stand a chance.
Yikes commentators
Никитина бы туда
I'm so honored to have our president Joe Biden commentate!
Is that Donald trump on commentary?
It’s like hearing Donald Trump talk politics GDammmn
The old commentator so bad I thought he was having a stroke. Lowkey sounded like trump
Why is there so much rubbish around the track... 'Murica!
awful commentary
I’m 37 , no children. It would break my heart to see my daughter like that.
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