Not saying they should move up to the marathon and stay off the track, but they should try it now while they're young. Out of that list, only CD is a favorite to qualify for the Olympics. Why wouldn't Mead or Bumbi give the marathon a crack and see if they have an aptitude for it? Is it really better to spend your 20s missing teams on the track and move up to the marathon (where the money and prestige is) when you've lost your speed and are on the downward arc into your thirties?