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Part 4 - The Workout

Ritz, Leading to the Trials

Eugene/NYC, OR/NY  ⋅  Oct, 24 2007 - Nov 3 2007   |   Coverage created by Flotrack


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About Dathan Ritzenhein 

Organization:Nike
College:University Of Colorado At Boulder
High School:Rockford High School
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One of the greatest high school Cross Country runners of all-time, Dathan Ritzenhein won the Footlocker National Championships an impressive two years in a row. While attending the University of Colorado,…
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#76
Anonymous Coward   July 16 at 7:43pm
Training solo.
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#75
Johnny   June 2 at 12:17pm
such a nice stride
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#74
Ryan Pace   May 28 at 7:36am
The song that starts at 3:52 in the video is called "Dakota" by Stereophonics.
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#73
Brian Livingston   April 3 at 6:56pm
The first song that Dathan is warming up and doing drills to is by DJ Shadow. The track is called "You can't go home again."
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#72
Eric Blake   March 4 at 8:39pm
Agreed

Those half tights are baller!
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#71
Gingervittle   August 31, 2008 at 9:43pm
I second that -- definitely one of the best training videos I've seen as well. Rock on Ritz and well done.
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#70
Graham Shorr   June 27, 2008 at 8:37pm
The halftights Burchill is wearing used to be part of Nike's elite athlete kit, so I don't think they sell those. Ritz seems to be wearing just a regular pair of half tights that nike sells on their website
sweet video, what songs are being played?
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#69
Cory Johnson   June 27, 2008 at 8:06pm
Right side of the road? I guess that's how you do it with a chase vehicle
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#68
Rump Roast   June 17, 2008 at 2:50pm
how about boston marathon after olys?
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#67
Miles Leonard   June 13, 2008 at 6:16pm
probaby one of the best made workout video's on Flotrack
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#66
Michael Ellenberger   May 29, 2008 at 9:16pm
very sweet
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#65
Mike Healey   May 18, 2008 at 6:11pm
Great Video !!!
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#64
Sheboyganrunner   April 24, 2008 at 6:50pm
you can find them probably on nike.com
at least probably ones that look similar
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#63
Ritzz   April 20, 2008 at 12:31pm
Where can I find either of those half tights? Or similar nikes ones?
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#62
Ritz Fan   April 20, 2008 at 7:27am
everytime i watch this it makes me want to go run
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#61
Run Ritz Run   April 6, 2008 at 11:33pm
watching elite runners do a progression type workout on video with a good couple of songs integrated with the video footage is some of the best inspirational stuff
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#60
Miles Leonard   April 6, 2008 at 3:03am
wow i would never have noticed that
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#59
BA   March 31, 2008 at 8:55pm
Not sure why, but I really like when they both wave to the person watching at 5:30. It's comforting that they're both friendly guys.

Love this video.
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#58
Chase Wade   March 19, 2008 at 9:17pm
Check Ebay for the arm warmers. Just type in nike arm warmers
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#57
Anonymous_x   March 19, 2008 at 7:19pm
Am I the only one who notices that throughout the video coach Hudson is wearing two different jackets
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#56
Rhonda_x   March 14, 2008 at 11:14am
Dathan your hot
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#55
Michelle Vonderhoff   March 14, 2008 at 11:14am
Where do you get those arm warmer things that they wear in the marathon?
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#54
Yes   March 6, 2008 at 2:10pm
Kevin does great work!
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#53
Anonymous_x   March 1, 2008 at 7:52pm
by far best video on flotrack
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#52
Kevin_x   February 25, 2008 at 2:08pm
stereophonics - dakota
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#51
SheboyganRunner   February 21, 2008 at 9:25pm
does anybody know the name of the song thats playing while he's running??
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#50
hikerdonovan   February 6, 2008 at 3:03pm
Run the marathon Dathan!
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#49
GBTC   January 29, 2008 at 10:57am
Anyone remember Bill Rodgers arms?
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#48
Arms   January 26, 2008 at 10:33pm
but his arms are relaxed, and they dont cross his chest
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#47
Awesome Ritz!   January 23, 2008 at 6:42pm
he sure doesnt have very good arm movement.. but he still looks very efficient
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#46
Joshua Neyhart   January 2, 2008 at 10:31am
this video never gets old.
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#45
User   December 21, 2007 at 3:39am
user
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#44
Anonymous   November 19, 2007 at 10:27pm
sterophonics, dakota
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#43
Anonymous   November 11, 2007 at 1:45pm
Whats the songs name starting at 3:52?
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#42
Anonymous Coward   November 10, 2007 at 5:17pm
all the song names are in the comments below.
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Anonymous Coward   November 10, 2007 at 6:18am
What's the name of the song that starts when he starts his workout, not the Stills song.
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Anonymous Coward   November 8, 2007 at 11:06pm
What is the name of these songs?
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Anonymous Coward   November 8, 2007 at 1:48pm
i love the music in this...two of my fav. songs! the video is awesome too ;)
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#38
With All Due Respect   November 7, 2007 at 3:42pm
ugh..... why can't he just where running shorts.
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#37
Francis Ford   November 6, 2007 at 12:25am
Kevin Danaher is the next Coppola!
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#36
Josh_x   November 5, 2007 at 9:40pm
The song is "In the beginning"
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#35
Anonymous Coward   November 4, 2007 at 4:27pm
running 4:56 pace and still has the courtesy to wave at some random lady at the end of her drive way...Ritz is the man.
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#34
Anonymous Coward   November 4, 2007 at 2:19pm
178 average for his heart rate did he say?
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#33
Curtis Holt   November 3, 2007 at 6:14pm
yeah ones a heartrate monitor
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#32
Brendan Von Koss   November 3, 2007 at 2:50pm
two watches?
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#31
Anonymous Coward   November 3, 2007 at 12:01pm
2nd place! YAY FOR PEOPLE FROM EUGENE. TRACKTOWN USA.
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#30
Curtis Holt   November 3, 2007 at 8:58am
somebody's going to the Olympics!
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The Song   November 2, 2007 at 10:18pm
What's the song called? I know it's by the stills...
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#28
Samson   November 2, 2007 at 10:08pm
notice the difference in the strides between those two. what would you say is wrong with the other guys stride(in green nike) if anything.
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#27
Zak   November 2, 2007 at 6:58pm
its the tights man
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Anonymous Coward   November 2, 2007 at 6:06pm
nevermind. just noticed that. good call bert.
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#25
Anonymous Coward   November 2, 2007 at 5:59pm
close, theyre the nike zoom marathoner. at around 10:50 he even says he wore/wears the marathoners.
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#24
Bert   November 2, 2007 at 4:43pm
Nike Air Zoom Skylon
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#23
Miler_x   November 2, 2007 at 3:56pm
what are those shoes that they get a close up on after he does his sprint drills?
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#22
Anonymous Coward   November 2, 2007 at 11:52am
flotrack is getting better
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#21
Aaron Dilts   November 2, 2007 at 11:50am
That guy FLOATS over the ground, his feet have the contact time of s sprinter, it's amazing to watch.
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#20
Henrik   November 2, 2007 at 11:35am
this man can go beyond his limits, so if he is in 2:10 shape easy, then...
can wait till tomorrow to see!
great video, Flo!
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#19
Chase Wade   November 2, 2007 at 10:55am
I didn't think Ritz was gonna prduce more than the top 5 until this video, He is gonna be top 3 and battle to win the whole thing
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#18
Patrick_x   November 2, 2007 at 10:31am
Evnoyed the video and the rural scenery. Interesting peek at final prep workouts wrapping a long campaign.
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#17
Harry   November 2, 2007 at 9:24am
everyone is counting out ritz after his 2:14.. man he's goin under 2:10 at the trials. its between him and hall to me.
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#16
Josh_x   November 2, 2007 at 3:14am
Not only a great video but props for using music from The Stills.
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#15
Anonymous Coward   November 1, 2007 at 11:40pm
this video kicks ass, ritz kicks ass, flotrack kicks ass....i cant wait for the trials!!!
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#14
Commish   November 1, 2007 at 10:47pm
Top 3 Baby! Represent Michigan!
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#13
Scott Grose   November 1, 2007 at 9:51pm
Legit!
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Joshua Neyhart   November 1, 2007 at 8:50pm
so is this like a tempo or what?
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Anonymous Coward   November 1, 2007 at 8:06pm
who is the sprint coach that he was talking about? does anyone have an example of what one of his sprint drill workouts looks like?
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#10
Foon Fu   November 1, 2007 at 6:48pm
After one year, this site has been ridiculous well made. kud0s. Flocasts pride since day 1.
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#9
Curtis Holt   November 1, 2007 at 6:06pm
Amazing - best video you guys have done to date.
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#8
Erica Johnson   November 1, 2007 at 4:36pm
Great video - Very well done!
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Anonymous Coward   November 1, 2007 at 3:13pm
what a great video! keep them coming!
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Anonymous Coward   November 1, 2007 at 2:09pm
damn that was a cool video man!
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Anonymous Coward   November 1, 2007 at 1:54pm
best video yet!
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Edward Gibbon   November 1, 2007 at 1:09pm
Kudos to Flotrack and Hudson and Ritz: great stuff.
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#3
Aaron Mack   November 1, 2007 at 12:49pm
Great Video with great insight on w/u and strategy for the workout!
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#2
Joey Kochlacs   November 1, 2007 at 12:17pm
El Condor Paso!!!!!!!
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Cara Hawkins   November 1, 2007 at 11:36am
Great video! I really enjoyed that.
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Part 4 - The Workout

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In part 4 of 'Leading to the Trials' we tag along with Dathan on one of his pre-marathon workouts on Lorane Highway in Eugene, OR. Coach Brad Hudson describes the reasons for the particular warmup used and several details surrounding the workout plan for the day. In addition, friend and training partner Casey Burchill gave us his thoughts on Dathan's training and confidence levels going into the trials. Tune in November 3 to follow Dathan Ritzenhein as he looks to quality for the 2008 Summer Olympics. (Filmed on Oct 9th by Kevin Danaher "kevind [at] flocasts.org" )
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Over the next week Flotrack will bring you several videos with Dathan Ritzenhein on his attempt to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. 'Leading To The Trials' chronicles Dathan's thoughts about going into the New York City qualifier this November 3. Concluding the series will be a 14-mile workout along Lorane Highway in Eugene, OR. Coach Brad Hudson and Dathan Ritzenhein gave Flotrack unprecedented access into their training schedule so we could give the community insight into their preparations for the qualifier. (Videos by FloTrack's Kevin Danaher)

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