vivalarepublica wrote:
There is a big drop off in US women marathoners after Shalane, Desi, Amy Cragg, Jordan, and Molly Huddle. I doubt Shalane will stick around for another 3 years. Amy, Desi, and Molly, will all very talented, will be on the other side of 35 at the next marathon trials. I think Jordan has the best chance to qualify. After her, it's wide open. Gwen could make it.
Laura Thweatt ran 2:25, and she'll only be 32.
Also need to throw in Serena Burla (2:26), and Kellyn Taylor (2:28).
She could make it, or she could never break 2:40. I don't give her very good odds of making the team (especially if they end up running in warm temps -- 5'10" and 125 is going to be a huge disadvantage), but it's always good to add another athlete to the pool.
Still think it's weird that she put Olympic gold next on her checklist... Not a great look. Oh well.