Besides the time requirements, does anyone know the standards/factors USATF applies and process it undergoes when it determines whether to allow entry to a runner who hasn't technically met the qualfication standards. This issue came to head last year during the 10k when Goucher was allowed in, thereby bumping other athletes from the race. From what i recall from last year, such decisions are on a case by case basis and there aren't any published standards.
Also,I'd appreciate it if folks could share their experience with filing protests related to being denied entry into Nationals.
Thanks