The Running Channel Podcast EP9 - How Ingebrigtsen Came Back To Dominate The 5000m Final
Aug 11, 2024
Georgia Bell, a rising star in athletics, shares her thrilling journey to winning a bronze in the Women's 1500m Final. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of competition and the importance of support systems. Jakob Ingebrigtsen reveals how he maintained focus to clinch gold in the 5000m Final and reflects on the pressure of high-stakes races. The conversation also highlights the excitement of the four by 400 metre relay, and the hosts share lighthearted insights about training, balance, and the spirit of the Olympics.
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Up-Close High Jump Theatre
- The hosts watched the high jump up close and noted athletes actively working the crowd and adjusting tiny run-up marks.
- They described colorful fan armies, taped run-up marks moved by centimeters, and intense coach-athlete pre-jump talks.
Mass-Participation Night Marathon Experience
- James Dunn ran the mass-participation Olympic marathon and 10K held at night, describing it as brutal but magical.
- The hosts praised runners for tackling a hot, late-night course with steep, illuminated hills.
Ingebrigtsen's Tactical Masterclass
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen showed tactical superiority by conserving energy through a slow early pace and timing his kick perfectly.
- He looked at the big screen with ~150–200m to go to assess rivals before unleashing an unstoppable finishing kilometer.