Berlin Marathon 2009 - Geb or Kibet?

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14 years ago 09/12/2009 3:02pm EDT

I know most guys on letsrun.com dislike Geb, but this race could mute them.

The fastest vs. the 2nd fastest Marathon runner in history against each other, IMHO this is THE Marathon lineup of the year.

How will it unfold? Berlin has had quality rabbits thru the last years and I expect that to be the same this year. I am pretty sure that a km 35 we will see both guys still together. What then? Will it become a tactical race? Or is Haile like "whatevers" and goes for the WR while risiking to lose because he knows that age is working against him and this might be one of his last attempts?

Or will Geb and Kibet work together and sprint it out on the last k?

I see an advantage here for Kibet since he has less pressure and can just "react".

14 years ago 09/12/2009 3:07pm EDT

re: Nutella

if Geb can fall into rhythm, I think he'll break away around 21-22 miles and gap kibet by a small margin.

If Kibet stays with him, and watching his kick from his previous marathon, I'll give the edge to Kibet.

either way if the weather cooperates, this is the best assault on the WR we'll see this year. Unless Wanjiru has some talented pacers in Chitown.

14 years ago 09/12/2009 3:34pm EDT

re: question poser dude

Toss up. If both are at their best, and no unforeseen problems, it's still a toss up. Geb's PR has Kibets PR beat, but not by much in marathon terms. You could argue that Geb has way more experience, or you could argue that Geb hasn't "raced" in a while, only attempted world records..

I'm excited to watch the race. Will prolly have a few beers and make it a late night so I can stay up and watch at 3am since I'm eastern. This time probably works best for all the west coast runners if you're wanting to watch it live.. I'm jealous..

14 years ago 09/12/2009 3:42pm EDT

re: Random Shmo

Geb has run faster, and has much more experience and consistency.

Geb has the edge.

I'd like to see a great race between them.

14 years ago 09/12/2009 3:48pm EDT

re: J.R.

Kibet's brother is Shadrack so obviously he'll out kick Geb.

14 years ago 09/12/2009 4:00pm EDT

re: Poster Formerly Known asGoober

anyone got the entire elite start list for the race? all i know is.

men

geb

duncan kibet

marik kiplagat

joseph kiptodavid kiprono lagat

women

margarsa tafa

and who are the top americans in the race? thank you.

14 years ago 09/12/2009 4:05pm EDT

re: douglas burke

douglas burke wrote:
and who are the top americans in the race? thank you.

Why would an American top runner run Berlin? They have no chance to place top3, even Ryan Hall wouldn't be good enough. Makes much more sense to run in US where the race organizers make sure the field isn't too competitive.

14 years ago 09/20/2009 1:12am EDT

re: Nutella

Definitely Haile will win it

and may break record as well.

14 years ago 09/20/2009 1:23am EDT

re: Nutella

I like Geb a lot. Kibet came from nowhere and is likely a doper. Kibet wins in a new WR.

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