Alan Webb jumped into the national scene in high school with his success at the Footlocker National Cross Country Championships and more notably with his success in the mile. He smashed Jim Ryun's HSR… + See More +
Alan Webb jumped into the national scene in high school with his success at the Footlocker National Cross Country Championships and more notably with his success in the mile. He smashed Jim Ryun's HSR… + See More
- See Less - Alan Webb jumped into the national scene in high school with his success at the Footlocker National Cross Country Championships and more notably with his success in the mile. He smashed Jim Ryun's HSR of 3:55.3 at the Prefontaine Classic with a time of 3:53.43. Webb is also the first high schooler ever to run a sub 4:00 mile indoors.
After a year of running at the University of Michigan, Webb turned pro and started running for Nike under high school coach, Scott Raczko. He broke the American Record in the Two Mile at Nike Prefontaine Classic in 2005 in 8:11.48. Webb has since broke Steve Scott's American Mile Record (3:47.69) in Brasschaat, Belgium in a time of 3:46.91 and has also racked up personal bests of 1:43.84 in the 800m and 3:30.54 in the 1500m.
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wow, that was awesome. The last 100 was a little ugly, but I guess I shouldn't talk since he beats my pr by about 32 seconds. I wonder why he's so inconsistent though?
Let's keep the comments clean. There is no need for all the bleeped out words on this site. Alan Webb is a great runner and that is all that needs to be said.
I don't care if the guy CRAWLS, SKIPS, or does the damn CRAB WALK on his last quarter... the beast just set a new record. My little sister ran a 57 as a freshman...i guess that maked her qualified to give A.Webb advice eh?
Alan is a world class runner, and a quality person. When we comment on him, let others see in you, what they see in Alan. Enough of the empty words that defile and hurt good people. Let those that have ears hear. If you respond to this comment in a negative way- you don't hear me.
Kaelin- Thats sounds like advice from an expert!!! What do you coach middle school track? All coaches say tuck your chin and drive your legs, thats kind of the correct way to run. You must be a born hater, dont hate on his running style unless you can equal it. Ha, he is probably faster than you in the 1/4 and your giving advice! hahaa
Yeah why would you try to teach Webb form? I mean its not like he needs your awesome former quarter miler coaching, you must know a ton. Seriously, keep your advice to yourself... it's not needed here.
Great run, definitely had more left with fast recovery at the end. As a former quarter miler, suggest keeping your arms tucked in, drive and lift for speed.
Wow! Watch this loop several times a day for running inspiration. A-Webb's race was great, but Deena (sp?) makes my socks roll up and down! What a sweeetheart! I adore Deena!
Is there any argument that the Four Hoursemen of American Long Distence running are the late, great Steve Prefontaine, Dave Wattle, Steve Scott, and Alan Webb...?
first - trackfan post a link to this article cuz i wanna see what you're talkin about with my own eyes.
secondly - whoever lol is. that drug is a dirty word for the factor it's what makes our sport so overly criticized. everytime someone comes along and does well they must be on it and everyone just tears them down whether or not they get caught. I'm glad it's censored, though its kind of annoying when it blocks out r***rt due to the e-p-o being in that order haha.
alf... iddno whether you're bein sarcastic or not but hey... atleast i didn't just write "f1rst" or try and make some stupid comment about this *** bull$hit people wanna talk about... but in case you really do luv people like me... thanks! :)
Flotrack, can u please coverage cross country this year. Keep running alive the whole year. I really want to b able 2 show ppl my cross country speed this year on the web and shine like a star so i can get recruited
For all those commenting about ***, the ONLY place I have heard any comments or rumors about Webb being on *** is on this board. Where is this crap coming from and why is it "suspect" that he's running well now? After all he ran a 3:53 mile in high school and a 3:32 1500 in 2005, so based on that alone I would fully expect he would be running the times he is right now. I don't see anything suspect about it at all. Give it a rest.....until proven otherwise.
In a simple track meet with no fanfare, lights and almost empty stands an American runner dares to go where the very few and almost none has ever gone before and now he is among the 10 fastest milers in history. I have to admit that I was moved as I witnessed this broadcast by Flocast. It has been a privilage to be part (as an spectator) of this moment and the confirmation that there are many other American hopefuls who can also step up. My congratulation to Allen and to all of those (unseen) who have assisted him in his realization.
Great race. Congrats Webb, and thank you Flotrack!. I love the content of flotrack. Seeing athletes through more candid interviews (than ESPN), where you actually can see/hear someone's personality makes me more of a fan of our distance elite, and will cheer even louder at Worlds.
wut a freakin trip! I saw webb run ritz at FL finals in HS,break the HS record wit my own 2 eyeballs at Hayward,run his frosh NCAA cross race at furman, NC'S 1500 final @ baton rouge,and listened to all the naysayers! now this! way to go webb!!!!!!! some of us never gave up on you.
how can we(fans,runners,ect) help support flotrack.Im sure there are tons of supports out there willing to see flotrack keep up the goodwork so please make do something. set-up a fund or something we want to help.
FLOTRACK has given the American public what Big Media such as ESPN, NBC, ABC and all those others could not and that is true honest coverage of trak and field in the states. That You soo much FLOTRACK. YOU ROCK!
mijl AC Heren
Reeks:1
1 9189 Webb Alan USA 3'46.91 00
2 9080 Smith Max NZL 3'56.46 00
3 9215 Myett Gareth NZL 3'57.46 00
4 9169 Summerside Seth USA 3'57.84 00
5 1311 TASAMA FAISA Dame* RFCL 3'58.74 Sen 87
6 9214 Sherer Steve USA 4'07.31 00
9188 Surrum Samson NA 00
9187 Youcef Abdi NA 00
9190 Fountain Mark AUS NA 00
Yeah guys, I was there (remember the American Waffle King, Mark?).
What was most impressive was the fact that Webb ran the latter part of the race on his own (check out the Dream mile video - Scott was racing his competitors). Other was that the meet hadn't got a real good atmosphere. The small crowd was loud (mostly athletes), but next week in Heusden the stadium will be packed with 'ordinary' fans who really cheer on the athletes. Those race will be even beter. (check out the results at http://www.atletiekvlaanderen.be => these are GP results)
dre357 you could not have said it better. Same with ryan hall record. I love Alans style of running, like a little kid running after the bully that took his candy bar.
Thank you for the opportunity to watch such an incredible event! Without your service, so many of these great runs would go by only having been seen by the few that were present.
let paris hilton run a red light and it just so happens every camera in the world catches it live but Alan Webb anounces almost a week b4 his attempt that he was going after the American Record and you hear nothing of it in the United States besides track and field websites. IM PROUD OF ALAN THE GREAT
Super Race...such a cool low key affair. Flotrack got the feel of it and I am happy flotrack has the video...the announcing is authentic. The excitement is real. And Alan Webb is great. His interview is, too. I am a U.M. trueblue fan and have always been and remained a Webb fan. I am sooo happy!
Nice work Mark, love the extra voices to help out. The on track camera was a great new feel, even in the end with your excitement you stayed on track and delivered great commentary. Great vid for a historical race.
"Why is so jumpy and slow?" He is jumping to warm up his muscles (a sprinter's technique). He is slow because he is attempt to conserve his energy. Awesome history in the making. Hopefully more to be made in Japan and the Olympics.
Alan Webb goes for the american record for the mile with 3:46.91
If you are having problems with loading the video. Try the low res version. It will load much faster. The Video is not Accurate Timing because of mixed camera angles. July 21, 2007 Level: pro Event: mile
Alan Webb Mile Video (High-Res = Better Quality) mile 
Alan: "Dreams come true, man."
(I get the stopwatch thing, but no video). Thanks.
secondly - whoever lol is. that drug is a dirty word for the factor it's what makes our sport so overly criticized. everytime someone comes along and does well they must be on it and everyone just tears them down whether or not they get caught. I'm glad it's censored, though its kind of annoying when it blocks out r***rt due to the e-p-o being in that order haha.
Reeks:1
1 9189 Webb Alan USA 3'46.91 00
2 9080 Smith Max NZL 3'56.46 00
3 9215 Myett Gareth NZL 3'57.46 00
4 9169 Summerside Seth USA 3'57.84 00
5 1311 TASAMA FAISA Dame* RFCL 3'58.74 Sen 87
6 9214 Sherer Steve USA 4'07.31 00
9188 Surrum Samson NA 00
9187 Youcef Abdi NA 00
9190 Fountain Mark AUS NA 00
What was most impressive was the fact that Webb ran the latter part of the race on his own (check out the Dream mile video - Scott was racing his competitors). Other was that the meet hadn't got a real good atmosphere. The small crowd was loud (mostly athletes), but next week in Heusden the stadium will be packed with 'ordinary' fans who really cheer on the athletes. Those race will be even beter. (check out the results at http://www.atletiekvlaanderen.be => these are GP results)
Thanks Flotrack.
You've got to let the video download first, then play it again and you'll get a full recording without any interuption.