What's a successful run for Gwen Jorgensen on Sunday in Chicago?

We can't forget that she's still somewhere pretty far back on that marathon learning curve.

She's still early enough in her crash course in being a marathoner that something that doesn't seem promising for her shot at making the team is actually great progress and portends well for the future. I'm thinking 2:28-ish in that respect, though it would be fun to see her run much faster and really put a scare into folks more than her 5K did.

But, as long as she doesn't steal my spot from me at Boston. The men's qualifying times are difficult and life is so unfair!

2:28 at best.

The woman is deluded and, in stating she wants to win the Olympic marathon, she was being disrespectful to proper marathon runners who've trained for this their whole lives.

Also, we haven't even talked about the possibility of Emily Sisson and Toulimak moving up the marathon next year! Emily has already shown great ability at half marathon and 20k

Yes, let's have more modest goals - it will make us better.

I think Sally Kipyego has finalized her American citizenship. She had a child around the same time as Gwen. Not sure if she’s gaming for the marathon but if she is she’s already a favorite for the team.

Breaking 2:30 would be a good goal. I don’t believe she’s made for the marathon.

Before Hasays marathon debut no one would have given her a shot at making the Olympic team in 2020 seeing that she was pretty much a failure at the 5k and 10k and was getting slower and slower at 5k(8th in the trials) it's clear that anything can happen. Cragg's improvement in the marathon was also surprising as she is pretty old to be improving so much. I don't expect Shalane to continue so really I believe the real contenders will be Huddle(who I think is a lock), Linden (always consistent but is no longer under the same system for the first time in her career), and Hall who is also very consistent. Those three will almost certainly show up at the line healthy and in shape. Cragg and Hasay are a danger if they do but it's under doubt if they will be especially Hasay. In that third list which is really not a third tier is where I'd put Gwen and any of those women can make the team if things go right. As it is now Gwen has the biggest upside because she has the least training under her legs and can make the most improvement since she doesn't have a background of high mileage. You know what you're going to get with the rest of them I don't see them throwing down a big pb at this point but you never know.

Didnt Sally Kipyego state she "has no plans to run for U.S.A, her citizenships was for a better life after her running was ove".. She may run road races but seems she isnt seeking to make our team from her last interview.

Gwen has a faster 5000m but how much faster is Jordan 10000m and 1/2 marathon compared to Gwen. You dont have to be 1:07 1/2 marathoner to drop a 2:24 high -2:25 mid. Which I think she is capable with her training and tapering.

LetsRun.com wrote:

Gwen Jorgensens surprised a lot of people by saying goodbye to the triathlon last year and saying she wanted to win Olympicc gold in the marathon in 2020.

Sunday in Chicago she runs her first marathon since that announcement.

We've got up 5 questions with Gwen before Chicago below. She told us her goal still is to win another Olympic gold.

But short term what do you think would be a good run for her? Do you think she can be the first American?

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/10/5-questions-olympic-champ-gwen-jorgesnsen-chicago-marathon/

DNF.

Her goals should include getting a better looking Headband!

If she and her team could somehow show a little constraint, not likely, then a negative split 2:28 (1:15/1:13) would be a great achievement.

If she goes for the win and runs a 2:27 (1:11/1:16) then I would consider that a set back.

I'd rather see her use this marathon as a stepping stone rather than a statement that she's a contender today.

Will not even acknowledge the presence of that hillary loving piece of trash.

Jefe in the CO wrote:

If she and her team could somehow show a little constraint, not likely, then a negative split 2:28 (1:15/1:13) would be a great achievement.

If she goes for the win and runs a 2:27 (1:11/1:16) then I would consider that a set back.

I'd rather see her use this marathon as a stepping stone rather than a statement that she's a contender today.

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Did you not read the article? She said she's running her own race and hope to negative spilt/even spilts and not chase the leaders because its about gaining experience for 2020 trials. READ THE ARTICLE!

Jefe in the CO wrote:

If she goes for the win...

If she goes for the win, she'll drop out at mile 15.

She is nowhere near the same caliber as the top 5 - maybe even top 10 women.

LetsRun.com wrote:

Gwen Jorgensens surprised a lot of people by saying goodbye to the triathlon last year and saying she wanted to win Olympicc gold in the marathon in 2020.

Sunday in Chicago she runs her first marathon since that announcement.

We've got up 5 questions with Gwen before Chicago below. She told us her goal still is to win another Olympic gold.

But short term what do you think would be a good run for her? Do you think she can be the first American?

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/10/5-questions-olympic-champ-gwen-jorgesnsen-chicago-marathon/

My estimate, as previous, stands at 2:25 and change. Assuming of course that the weather cooperates.

VIPAM wrote:

Jefe in the CO wrote:

If she and her team could somehow show a little constraint, not likely, then a negative split 2:28 (1:15/1:13) would be a great achievement.

If she goes for the win and runs a 2:27 (1:11/1:16) then I would consider that a set back.

I'd rather see her use this marathon as a stepping stone rather than a statement that she's a contender today.

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Did you not read the article? She said she's running her own race and hope to negative spilt/even spilts and not chase the leaders because its about gaining experience for 2020 trials. READ THE ARTICLE!

Of course I didn't read the article (nice to know that Team Jorgensen and I are on the same wavelength though).

Look, if we all ran around here reading articles, coming up with informed opinions, and commenting judiciously, we'd all end up in a right mess we would. Carry on.

2:15 win and wr wont happen but would be an successful run

LetsRun.com wrote:

Gwen Jorgensens surprised a lot of people by saying goodbye to the triathlon last year and saying she wanted to win Olympicc gold in the marathon in 2020.

Sunday in Chicago she runs her first marathon since that announcement.

We've got up 5 questions with Gwen before Chicago below. She told us her goal still is to win another Olympic gold.

But short term what do you think would be a good run for her? Do you think she can be the first American?

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2018/10/5-questions-olympic-champ-gwen-jorgesnsen-chicago-marathon/

I just want to say I think she is a bit delusional. I know that's a popular opinion, but I just wanted to say that.

We shall see what this weekend brings. Her chances against that group in 2016 wouldn’t be that great, but add 4 years of pounding and aging and they aren’t the same group. Gwen goes 2:25 she will be on the Olympic team. You can quote the Hounddog. ?