Huling competed in the 2009 World Outdoor Championships in Berlin after finishing second in the steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. The 2006 Miami (Ohio) graduate punched his… + See More +
Huling competed in the 2009 World Outdoor Championships in Berlin after finishing second in the steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. The 2006 Miami (Ohio) graduate punched his… + See More
- See Less - Huling competed in the 2009 World Outdoor Championships in Berlin after finishing second in the steeplechase at the USA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Ore. The 2006 Miami (Ohio) graduate punched his ticket to Berlin with his finishing time of 8:32.86. Also at 2009 nationals, Huling posted the fastest time of the first round at 8:34.13. Huling finished as the runner-up in Eugene in his second ever appearance at the USA Outdoor Championships following a difficult period the previous two years where he was beset with injuries. While at Miami, Huling earned All-America honors in both cross country and track and field as a senior (2005-06). He won Mid-American Conference championships in the 5,000m as a junior and in the 5,000m and 10,000m as a senior. He also won the MAC Cross Country title in 2005. 2009: Runner-up at USA Outdoors (8:32.86)... 2008: 5th at 2008 Olympic Trials (8:35.30)...ranked #5 in U.S. by T&FN;...best of 8:20.84. 2007: Injured, did not compete 2006: 3rd at USA Outdoors (8:27.41)...6th at NCAA Outdoors 5,000m (14:20.38)...MAC steeple & 5,000m champ...bests of 8:27.41, 13:46.53, 30:37.25. 2005: MAC Outdoor 5,000m champ...13th in steeple prelims at NCAA Outdoors...MAC cross country champ...bests of 8:43.59, 14:33.02. 2004: 2nd in steeple at MAC Champs...bests of 8:58.88, 14:22.84. 2003: Best of 14:11.52.
I mean, this is kinda cool, but can we get a workout that is a little more interesting like something with the sprinters, or at least with an athlete that is somewhat popular and has a chance of even making the finals like Walter Dix, or Mike Rodgers or Nick Symmonds or something?
How can you tell if someone has raw speed or not? Can't Dan run 3:40 in the 1500? The top American steeplers can all run well on the flat, you just never see them run them because they are focusing on the chase.
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Anonymous Coward August 6 at 12:54am
the first minute*
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Anonymous Coward August 6 at 12:53am
the first says everything about the american steeple chase scene lol
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Trail Runner August 5 at 11:45pm
Zachary, you are the last person on here that needs to tell someone they are being negative. Every time I come on here you have something negative to say about someone trying to give constructive criticism. I know you are pretty young, so you come from the time when everyone on the team got a trophy and the coaches never talked poorly about an athletes performance. But sometimes when people, like the Realist, give their opinion, things sometimes change. Slowly, but when others see the flaw, things change. So Zachary, stop being the real fool and let others give an honest comment. It is an open comment board. Are you really Zachary Fitzgerald or did you steal his identity?
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Realist August 5 at 9:14pm
No, Zachary Fitzgerald I do not hold a pr of 8:20. I'm finished with my career and I am not an American but currently reside in the states. You have all heard of me which is why I am concealing my identity. I am not an American and it is not my responsibility to make changes in YOUR country. Where I'm from the athletes that exhibit the MOST kinesthetic intelligence are thrown into the Steeple (those that excel at multiple events/previous sucesses in other sports/etc). No one can deny that the U.S. is weak in the steeple. They are making great strides in other events granted.
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Former Redskin August 5 at 8:54pm
It's Miami University, not "the Miami University." Miami was a university before Florida was a state.
realist said: “Kyle, I like you as a runner. I think you run hard and are a good athlete. Like they say, "don't hate the player, hate the game." The "game" is the U.S. steeplechase system. Take athletes that don't have great 1500m ability and are average 5kers...through them in the steeplechase. Now you have to admit...this guys warm up looked PATHETIC. I was surprised that his form was even as decent as it was seeing his drills. Drills are by no means everything but they just seemed half hearted and amateur. And I still stand firmly that this guy does not have the speed to compete outside of the U.S. What does a lack of raw speed and poor coordination tell you? The person is lacking in kinesthetic intelliegence thus why he can't run the flat. The steeple shouldn't be a weaker even than any other. I love the steeple and want to see it get more respect from athletes.”
Let me guess. 8:20 is your mile pr. What's pathetic is that anonymous cowards like you are allowed to post stuff that doesn't have anything positive in it even though the way you ended your post was a meager attempt to be positive. But you didn't fool anyone.
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Realist August 5 at 7:10pm
Kyle, I like you as a runner. I think you run hard and are a good athlete. Like they say, "don't hate the player, hate the game." The "game" is the U.S. steeplechase system. Take athletes that don't have great 1500m ability and are average 5kers...through them in the steeplechase. Now you have to admit...this guys warm up looked PATHETIC. I was surprised that his form was even as decent as it was seeing his drills. Drills are by no means everything but they just seemed half hearted and amateur. And I still stand firmly that this guy does not have the speed to compete outside of the U.S. What does a lack of raw speed and poor coordination tell you? The person is lacking in kinesthetic intelliegence thus why he can't run the flat. The steeple shouldn't be a weaker even than any other. I love the steeple and want to see it get more respect from athletes.
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Anonymous Coward August 5 at 6:34pm
good luck in Berlin Dan , you looked really relaxed in this workout
realist said: “Why we suck at the steeplechase in the U.S. is shown right here. Guys that don't have the ability to run the flat take on the steeple here. Pathetic form drills, no raw speed, easy workouts.”
Since when does someone being better mean you suck? Besides, whatever explanation you conjure up with that attitude wont be constructive.
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Anonymous Coward August 5 at 4:18pm
Dan was actually 5th in the 5000 at the NCAA meet his senior year. And he says before the workout that its supposed to be easy.
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Brandon August 5 at 3:04pm
It's good to know that someone who dominated me in high school became this unbelievable. My ego feels a little better.
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Luke August 5 at 3:00pm
Looked relaxed the whole way through, nice choice of music. Keep up the great work Flotrack!!!!
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Runsaul August 5 at 2:58pm
1. Were those black brick laying on the side of the track?
2. Where are the parents of those stupid little kids running across the track?
3. I Love the Wednesday workouts and all the videos Flotrack puts up here, but WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GETTING SOME BETTER MIC'S?
Mic check 1,2,1,2
Also, is it just me, or does he look like he's jogging running a 60-second quarter?
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Anonymous Coward August 5 at 10:38am
Wow, is he super-tall, or does it just look that way 'cause his limbs are so long and lean?
Anyway, that was a great one. Best of luck to him in Berlin!
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Anonymous Coward August 5 at 10:10am
I believe so; Gary referenced him a couple times during his steeplechase presentation at USTFCCCA convention last December.
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Novaaa August 5 at 9:28am
What shape is that track? it doesn't look normal, the straight is very short. Maybe it's just the camara
Dan Huling earned multiple All American honors while competing for Miami University (OH). Dan has been running professionally since he graduated in 2007. In July he placed 2nd in the steeplechase at USA's, punching his ticket to the World Championships in Berlin. This will be Dan's first national team. He ran well at Monaco a few weeks ago setting a season best of 8:21, just shy of his PB of 8:20 that he set last year in Monaco.
Watch Dan and athletes from around the world get ready to compete at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin starting on Saturday, August 15th.
Music:
TV On the Radio "Wolf Like Me" August 4, 2009
FloEuro Workout With Dan Huling
“Kyle, I like you as a runner. I think you run hard and are a good athlete. Like they say, "don't hate the player, hate the game." The "game" is the U.S. steeplechase system. Take athletes that don't have great 1500m ability and are average 5kers...through them in the steeplechase. Now you have to admit...this guys warm up looked PATHETIC. I was surprised that his form was even as decent as it was seeing his drills. Drills are by no means everything but they just seemed half hearted and amateur. And I still stand firmly that this guy does not have the speed to compete outside of the U.S. What does a lack of raw speed and poor coordination tell you? The person is lacking in kinesthetic intelliegence thus why he can't run the flat. The steeple shouldn't be a weaker even than any other. I love the steeple and want to see it get more respect from athletes.”
“The track is not standard - read the description of (http://www.flotrack.org/videos/coverage/view_video/234049-flotrack-euro-adventures-season-2/70079-day-2-at-the-track)
Also, is it just me, or does he look like he's jogging running a 60-second quarter?”
dan, good luck next week. go show off for the "realist"
i'll be cheering!
“Why we suck at the steeplechase in the U.S. is shown right here. Guys that don't have the ability to run the flat take on the steeple here. Pathetic form drills, no raw speed, easy workouts.”
2. Where are the parents of those stupid little kids running across the track?
3. I Love the Wednesday workouts and all the videos Flotrack puts up here, but WHEN ARE YOU GUYS GETTING SOME BETTER MIC'S?
Mic check 1,2,1,2
Also, is it just me, or does he look like he's jogging running a 60-second quarter?
Anyway, that was a great one. Best of luck to him in Berlin!
no offense to jacque and bolota but there sure were a lot of weekend warriors out there... at least they stayed out of huling's way