Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

[ATK]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

Just a note that Spencer is contesting the 400m at regionals not the hurdles.

[26mi235]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

The West Regional has all-star 400 runners

Heat 1 Preliminaries 1 Francis, Phyllis JR Oregon 52.91Q
Heat 2 Preliminaries 1 Dixon, Diamond JR Kansas 52.60Q
Heat 3 Preliminaries 1 George, Regina SR Arkansas 51.27Q
Heat 4 Preliminaries 1 Spencer, Ashley SO Illinois 52.50Q
Heat 6 Preliminaries 1 Okolo, Courtney FR Texas 52.13Q

Since they only need to be top 12 they will probably keep their powder dry until NCAA Finals/Oregon

[gh]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

No. 3 qualifier out of the first round with a heat-wining 52.50.

[ChuiTai]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

I really liked the expression on Spencer's face after crossing the 50.88 finish. Seemed to be relatively surprised with the time. Controlled race from the looks of it.

Miller's race appeared similar in manner as well. They both make good use of transport length and requisite fiber allocation. I would've thought that Francis (OR) had emerged as well.

[mump boy]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

I don't know who Ashley Spencer is and i have no idea of her hurdling ability but the 400H is an event that is there for the taking, I don't just mean right now but historically. If someone with sub 50 400m ability bothers to learn basic/consistent technique, GOAT status is up for grabs

Apart from Sally Gunnel and Nezha Bidouane no top flight 400mh hurdlers have ever been consistent technically. It is too easy just to make do when the barriers are so low

When someone can dominate over the past few years doing this

http://www.letsrun.com/photos/2008/olym ... ames08.jpg

Then the 400h is a very good choice for someone who has their eye on legend status

[26mi235]

Re: Anyone think Ashley Spencer hurdle switch makes sense?

You went on and on with little O; she will be lucky to do this year what Spencer has already done (won WJr ~50.50) in her first serious year at the 400; mainly she did 300h and 4x400 in high school. She had an outside chance of being a gold medalist (running prelims) but took the more developmental route.

She certainly looks better as a 400 then 400h; her coach is Buford-Bailey a TOP 400h runner.