In light of Solinsky's hang up, and Hall's brief limelight, and etc, etc, it's difficult not to think on the contrast. Bekele runs 2:06.X after injuries, surgeries, layoffs. Kipchoge peaks over 26.2 at the exact age Solinsky retires. Geb hovers over them all laying the absolute smack down, "Whaaaaaat?" And the greats we've called "ours", Hall a 2:06 at London, Solinsky our sub 27, Teg our ginger...well he did eventually run 10k. The point is made...Webby retired so early and the US trend just continues. The briefest window of accolade is what we get, and then, adios. Salazar may be my strongest argument, thank you.