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Indeurr · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2001 10:46 pm Post subject:

I have an idea:
Let see who is the best (track) runner over all.
Let make all participants run:
300 m (sprint) + 1000 m (middle distance) + 3000 m (long distance).
What do you think?

Dan · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2001 11:34 pm Post subject:

It would be interesting to watch, but I'm not sure it would tell us anything other than who is best over those three events. The duration in between would go a long way toward determining if anyone specializing in the shorter end of the range would have a chance. If the same person doesn't win all 3, how would you determine the overall winner? Some scoring system, or would you simply add up the times? If the latter, than the 300 would become meaningless because the winning margin would be too small.

Dan

Indeurr · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2001 11:12 am Post subject:

I would use a scoring system:
The world best would be worth + 100 points.
300 m world best + 10s would be 0 points, and each 0.1s would be worth 1 point.
1000 m wb + 40s = 0, each 0.4 =1 point.
3000 m wb + 100s = 0, each 1.0s = 1 point.
There would be no negative points - meaning 300 m wb + 40s and 300 m + 80s would be still 0 points.
There would be extra points for the first three in each race: 1st place +10, 2nd +7, and 3d + 4...
...and the first race would be 300 m, second 1000 m, and last 3000 m...

Dan · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2001 2:13 pm Post subject:

What is the basis for the 10, 40, and 100 second cushions? Also, why the 10-7-4 place scoring and not 10-8-6 or something else? Lots of factors affect whether comparing across events is meaningful... Smile

Dan

Indeurr · Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2001 8:12 pm Post subject:

Honestly, there is no basis.
However, I think I would have to make this event as I go (surveys, adjustments, surveys, adjustmetnts...).

Dan · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2001 3:09 pm Post subject:

Hammer · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2002 10:09 am Post subject:

To bad there are not decathelon points for those distance. You could probably determine "Purdy Points" for those distances or run distances that are more frequently run (200-800-3000)

Indeurr · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2002 5:48 pm Post subject:

thanks
One more question:
Let assume that I 'know' how to score it-what does it take to organize this type of event?

[ This Message was edited by: Indeurr on 2002-02-01 20:50 ]

Hammer · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 9:45 am Post subject:

IN trying to figure who whould be the world's best, the event would have to be held over a 5 day period or so. If HS runners were participating then 1/2 hour to 1 hour rest in between.

Dan · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 10:22 am Post subject:

Uh-oh, Hammer, did you read along with the "Purdy thread" in the Fantasy T&F League forum? Wink

Organizing an event is a huge process if you want it to go smoothly. Several months of planning are a must, even if you expect it to start small. You will need to address things like getting the word (and entry forms) out, getting officials, securing a facility and equipment, arrange timing and distribution of results, insurance, etc.

If you're serious about giving it a try, you'd probably be wise to help out at a few meets first and see what all is involved.

Dan

Indeurr · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2002 5:10 pm Post subject:

thanks

Hammer · Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2002 1:06 pm Post subject:

Uh no Dan I own 2 copies of Running Trax and when I am pressed for time I use it to figure out workout times for the 50 some odd runner I coach.

Dan · Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2002 12:15 pm Post subject:

I see. I guess that at least partially answers my earlier question as to whether you are an athlete, coach, or both. Smile

Dan

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