Hasay would have a better shot in the 5k, especially if she's peaking well, but she won't get into that race. Flood is very, very legit and could be top 5, but it's a stretch for her to make the team. I can see 4:07ish though.
D'Ags and Infeld have to maintain contact, as they both have a tendency to sit near the back of the pack. But they're both very strong and good kickers. I think Sisson and Kroeger will run well too.
Yes Hasay would have more of a shot at the 5k, but she won't make the cut in the 1500 or the 5k.
I am really looking forward to a great 5k with D'Ag, Infeld and Kroger.
Flood will eat Hasay for breakfast
D'Ag will dominate in the 5k
I agree that Abbey lacks some maturity, but is also not over-raced and has plenty left in the tank. If she runs smart, she's got a good chance. IMO Kroeger looks a little too thin and frail to finish strong in a 5K against the top women. Hasay is not at her best right now, but her experience in professional level races will help her run to her current maximum capacity. Just don't think that capacity is quite enough.
Hassay's 5k time wont get her in so her and flood will be racing in the 1500. They both have a decent shot at the final
I'm not certain, but I believe that Flood and Hasay are one and one against each other this year. Flood edged out Hasay at Des Moines, but I believe Hasay won easily at the Regionals in Austin. Still, I do not believe that either of them will make top three at the Trials.
I am succumbing to a bout of D'Agmania as the weekend nears.....
It's D'Ags time to shine!
Flood will have a great run. Hasay won't PR.
In a shocking turn of events, Sheila Reid will take them all down at the US Olympic Trials.
I guess everyone is sick of hearing about Hasay when she isn't even on top of the NCAA let alone the USA
very funny trollist
I think D'Ag has a legit shot at qualifying in the 5K, although I think it is more likely she doesn't qualify then does. She will be in the race for sure though.
All of these distance running college kids have their backs against the wall when it comes to running against the professionals. College runners have had races all year beginning in cross country and then ultimately finishing at NCAA outdoor T&F, just recently. They are tired, period. On top of this, they have college studies and finals all in between.
So, quite frankly and in summary, they don't have the opportunity to pick and choose races like the professionals, to train when they want to, and to peak at the right times. It's totally unfair anyone would expect a college distance runner to make an Olympic team. Hat's off if someone does!
Pretty sure Van Dalen is peaking with her qualification to the NZ Olympic team. Lacaze qualified for the Aus Oly team.
D'Ag is in phenomenal shape, Reid as repeatedly PR'd with the B time, Flood is flying.
However,Hasay is overtrained, flat and will not be in contention.
flooded wrote:
Flood will eat Hasay for breakfast
Bring on the Zombie Flood!
This thought is worthless without pics.
I think D'Ag will do the best of the four. She's only lost to one American this year (Molly Huddle), and I can see her running 15:10 or faster. Hopefully it's a fast race and she can get the A. If the race was paced at 15:00 pace, I see her as one of the three that could hang out...she ran 15:23 two months ago. Last year she ran 16:23 at that time and went on to run 15:40. The sky is the limit with her. Unfortunate that she ran at Mt. Sac, when I think she would have gotten the A standard at Payton Jordan if she ran that instead (the race where many of the American ladies hit the A with the fast pace).
I see Flood doing the next best. Van Dalen just ran 4:05. I would have loved to see Flood in that San Diego race and I think she could run right around there. Not sure if she'd be able to hit the A at the Trials, but she's very good at running a hard pace then kicking at the hand. She could surprise.
I didn't know The D'Ag was her new nickname. I like it. From solid, but unspectacular, high school runner, to possible Olympian in two years?! That would make a great story.
D'Ag's going to run the race of her life. I am very excited to watch it.
I don't think Hasay will run well. Flotrack hasn't even picked her to finish top ten in their predictions. Flood and Infeld will run sub 4.10, would love to see either or both get the qualifier!
Hasay has SCRATCHED from the 5000m race.
Hasay has SCRATCHED from the 5000m race.