This performance deserves its own proper thread. Deena Kastor is still the American record holder in the marathon, having set that record out there under 2:20, and Shalane is hoping to get it at Berlin. But at 41, to run 1:09:35 in humid conditions is incredible. She beat a likely cheating Russian's record by 21 seconds. This is one of those runners you have to root for. Next, I would assume is a marathon record attempt.
The world masters record is doable after this.
W 40 2:26:51 Priscilla Welch GBR 42 10.05.87 London
(The women's 35 record is 2:21).