We learned that Nick Symmonds is not ready to win over 800m at the World level... he needs more strength and speed.
We learned that a huge aerobic base coupled with 6-8 weeks of specialization can translate into an unexpected American Record over 5000m...
We learned the power of group training, as those that trained in groups succeeded highly this season, as displayed by Jerry Schumacher's group in Oregon.
We learned the power of monkey-see-monkey-do, as Tegenkamp was able to gain confidence from Ritzenhein's performance and produce a phenomenal 5000m performance...
We learned that Bernard Lagat, although great, is lacking that "kick" that we all expected this year against the great Bekele and peers..
We learned that Kenenisa is simply unbeatable... will we learn in 2010 which tactics will be his downfall?
We learned that American women are serious, especially over 1500 meters, with Shannon Rowburry, Anna Willard, Christian Wurth-Thomas, and Jenny Barringer all subbed-4:00 for 1500m... the event has tremendous parity and will be exciting to see who develops more in 2010...
We learned that racing a fast, event-specific, attempt prior to a Championship sets oneself up for the best result.. if only Barringer had run that 9:12 pre-Berlin, she might have had the confidence to run with the pack on 9:09 pace and medal, perhaps win..
We learned that we have a lot of work to do as a country over the Marathon distance. Two gentlemen are not enough for a revolution...
We learned of Dan Huling and what can he run in 2010 over the 3000m Steeplechase..
We learned what we've always known, that training for a Championship with rounds is quite a different beast than winning races in Europe, as Maggie Vessey and David Rudisha learned quickly in Berlin..
We learned that youth will be served with the likes of Galen Rupp, Evan Jager, German Fernandez, and Chris Derrick... the future is bright.