Bolt/Blake to open 2013 in 400m in Kingston Feb 9

[ATK]

A woman who did not even make it to the 200m final of the Olympic Trials will get a free ride to Moscow. That's hilarious to me.

Referring to ChoRonda Williams of he US I assume.

I think an athlete proving themselves over the entire year can be considered better than a one off major meet race.

[eldanielfire]

A woman who did not even make it to the 200m final of the Olympic Trials will get a free ride to Moscow. That's hilarious to me.

Referring to ChoRonda Williams of he US I assume.

I think an athlete proving themselves over the entire year can be considered better than a one off major meet race.

While this can be true, it sure isn't here.

[zidan]

I must admit that Bolt doesn't look like the guy who could challenge MJ world record at 400m

[az2004]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEHlRhyt5Y&amp&a

here;s the video of the 46.71 from saturday

doesn't look like he's going all out

with bolt, status of his training can always be problematic

[jamboy]

I must admit that Bolt doesn't look like the guy who could challenge MJ world record at 400m

Bolt has said repeately he has ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST in running the 400m. It is just crazy fans, the track and field media that keeps hyping up the possibility.

He has the potential(43+ anchor leg video above), but he does not want to.

End of story here.

[jamboy]

A woman who did not even make it to the 200m final of the Olympic Trials will get a free ride to Moscow. That's hilarious to me.

Referring to ChoRonda Williams of he US I assume.

I think an athlete proving themselves over the entire year can be considered better than a one off major meet race.

While this can be true, it sure isn't here.

You don't need to worry about Bolt fitness level. He will always be ready when it counts.

[jamboy]

Better video. Weir beating Blake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CObHuXY- ... youtu.be&a

Bolt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgofteVJBaI

[Marlow]

Bolt jogs a 46.74 and then is taking a nap on the infield

Having just watched the video from the post previous to this, it's very evident that Bolt gave everything he had to run that. It proves two things:

A. He hates the 400
B. He's not in very good speed endurance shape.

I posit two further things

A. He doesn't care about B. above
B. He'll be in shape (for a 100/200 at least) come Moscow.

He's proven over and over that if and when he decides to get serious, it doesn't take him long to get into superb shape. That said . . . he IS getting older and it won't be quite so easy to do that as time goes by. But . . . never bet against him at Championship time.

[26mi235]

Bolt does not run 21-second 200s

[az2004]

watched blake and bolt

to me, bolt wont work hard enough for a low 44 400

could he, maybe, but jam fans who think bolt can just hop onto the relay 4X4 and beat usa underestimate what bolt is willing to do

but reggae boyz going into azteca and taking point fro mexico, who knows what their tracsters can di in 4X4

[JumboElliott]

Bolt isn't going to run fast (for him) until August this year.

[ZELLGADISS]

JumboElliot i magine that run "fast" in language BOLT for you is 9.5 and 9.6 true?

Because is almost sure that before WC he will be in range 9.7

[JumboElliott]

I suspect his buildup this season will be more like the 2009 one. Pretty low key by his standards.

[JRM]

Bolt jogs a 46.74 and then is taking a nap on the infield

Having just watched the video from the post previous to this, it's very evident that Bolt gave everything he had to run that.

Why is it that every time Bolt runs a sub-par time, he's jogging? As Marlow says: it's February, he's just getting back into the swing of things. He killed himself on that lap and crawled across the line on fumes. Nothing shameful about that.

[Jasontonice]

Bolt's thoughts on his race, seems like he has 2 more to do his coach want them faster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhXpC9ZK-Ww

Here some from Blake:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7tXlQsNfGE

[jazzcyclist]

Becoming a good 400 runner requires not only the necessary talent and physiological makeup, but also a high pain tolerance in order to be able to handle the necessary workouts. Bolt lacks the pain tolerance and heart to become a great 400 runner, and doesn't seem to take much pride in his 400 races. This is exactly the opposite of Tyson Gay who takes tremendous pride in his 400 performances and once said that any elite short sprinter (100/200) should be able to run a decent 400 when they're in shape. If only Bolt had Gay's heart, Michael Johnson's WR might be in jeopardy.

[jamboy]

Becoming a good 400 runner requires not only the necessary talent and physiological makeup, but also a high pain tolerance in order to be able to handle the necessary workouts. Bolt lacks the pain tolerance and heart to become a great 400 runner, and doesn't seem to take much pride in his 400 races. This is exactly the opposite of Tyson Gay who takes tremendous pride in his 400 performances and once said that any elite short sprinter (100/200) should be able to run a decent 400 when they're in shape. If only Bolt had Gay's heart, Michael Johnson's WR might be in jeopardy.

Bolt doesn't have heart? That's the most ludicrous statement I have ever heard said about Bolt.

Bolt has the heart of a champion. Two Olympic Games 6 Gold medals.

Bolt does not have to prove anything to anyone that he is the GOAT by running the 400m. He simply does not like the event.

[jazzcyclist]

Bolt doesn't have heart? That's the most ludicrous statement I have ever heard said about Bolt.

Bolt has the heart of a champion. Two Olympic Games 6 Gold medals.

Bolt does not have to prove anything to anyone that he is the GOAT by running the 400m. He simply does not like the event.

I said Bolt doesn't have the heart to be a great 400 runner. If he did, he would have a 44 on his resume by now, just like Tyson Gay has.

[jamboy]

Bolt doesn't have heart? That's the most ludicrous statement I have ever heard said about Bolt.

Bolt has the heart of a champion. Two Olympic Games 6 Gold medals.

Bolt does not have to prove anything to anyone that he is the GOAT by running the 400m. He simply does not like the event.

I said Bolt doesn't have the heart to be a great 400 runner. If he did, he would have a 44 on his resume by now, just like Tyson Gay has.

He just doesn't care about the 400mevents. Its that simple.

[toyracer]

Bolt has the heart of a champion. Two Olympic Games 6 Gold medals.

Three Olympics, six medals. Just being accurate.