2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials
Los Angeles, CA
February 13, 2016
Results
Amy Cragg Wins, Desi Linden Runs Smart, and Shalane Flanagan Hangs On: Full Recap and Analysis of 2016 Women's Olympic Marathon Trials
Amy Cragg and Shalane Flanagan looked to be out on a training run until the heat started to take its toll on Flanagan. Cragg cruised to the victory, Desi Linden ran like a pro to take second, and Shalane Flanagan held on ahead of Kara Goucher for third.February 13, 2016
America's Next Great Marathoner Arrives as Galen Rupp Dominates Olympic Trials in Debut; Meb Keflezighi, Jared Ward Grab Final Two Spots on Team USA
Rupp (2:11:12), Keflezighi (2:12:20) and Ward (2:13:00) is your team to Rio as Luke Puskedra (2:14:12) and Tyler Pennel (2:14:57) just miss out.February 13, 2016
Meb Explains His Unfriendly Words and Gesture With Galen Rupp During the Marathon Trials - "It's not a track, the road is open,"
A little love was lost between Meb and Galen during the race. We try and explain what happened.February 13, 2016
Kara Goucher unloads on Alberto Salazar, Galen Rupp and the NOP - "Justice is coming."
February 14, 2016
SI’s Tim Layden Writes About Trials Better Than Anyone Else
February 14, 2016
Week That Was: Putting Galen's Run And Kara's Post-Race Comments In Perspective + Meb Is Winning Vs. Father Time
We take a brief look back to the Trials and a bigger look back to Regina Jacobs and Suzy Favor Hamilton.February 19, 2016
Tyler Pennel: LRC Underdog Of The Week - "Screw them. We're going to go out there and show them what's up."
Tyler Pennel gives some inspiration for underdogs everywhere, revealing he wanted to win the Trials.February 17, 2016
The Best Moment of the Olympic Trials Press Conference - Meb Keflezighi Brought to Tears by His Fellow Olympians Galen Rupp, Amy Cragg, Jared Ward and Desi Linden
Desi Linden said it best, "Meb's the epitome of a hero"February 17, 2016
RRW: Galen Rupp, Amy Cragg Prevail In Hot USA Olympic Trials Marathon
February 14, 2016
It's Official: Galen Rupp and the Desi Davila the Favorites for the 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials
Forget the debate. We've got the official LRC Running Warehouse Prediction Contest predictions.February 13, 2016
Final Athlete Roll Call Before the Trials: Meb, Shalane, Ritz, Amy Cragg, Jeff Eggleston, and Scott Smith Talk Everything Olympic Marathon Trials
There are no more press conferences. It is time for the Trials! What does the overlooked #4 seed in the men's race think about being slighted?February 12, 2016
RRW: Relaxed and Refocused, Luke Puskedra Eyes Olympic Birth at USA Marathon Trials
February 12, 2016
Desi Linden, Annie Bersagel, Kellyn Taylor And Becky Wade Ready to Rumble At Olympic Marathon Trials
Video interviews with some of the top contenders.February 11, 2016
Luke Puskedra, Bobby Curtis, Matt Llano, Elkanah Kibet, Nick Arciniaga, and Fernando Cabada Ready to Rumble At Olympic Marathon Trials
Video with Luke Puskedra, Bobby Curtis, Matt Llano, Elkanah Kibet, Nick Arciniaga, and Fernando Cabada.February 11, 2016
Television and Streaming Information For 2016 US Olympic Marathon Trials
Watch it live at 1 pm on NBC.February 11, 2016
Underdogs Rejoice: Why The 'Big Three' of Meb, Ritz and Rupp Might Not Make The Team
Meb, Ritz, and Rupp locks to make the team? Think again.February 11, 2016
15 Minutes With Meb Before the Olympic Marathon Trials: "I'm just fortunate to be in the position that I'm in. Everyone else is trying to do what I have done"
At 40, Meb is still taking names. Can he do it Saturday at the Olympic Marathon Trials? He also speaks of Rupp's chances.February 10, 2016
12 Minutes With Dathan Ritzenhein Before the Olympic Marathon Trials: "The training I had for [the] 7- or 8-week period was as good as any marathon training I've done before"
Want to know the latest of Ritz's preparations for the Trials. We've got 12 minutes with the American hopeful.February 10, 2016
2016 Women's U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon Preview: Who Are The Leading Underdogs?
We take a look at the underdogs in the field - everyone not named Desi Linden, Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher and Amy Cragg. *MB: Women's marathon preview: Will anyone but Linden, Flangan, Goucher or Cragg make the team?February 10, 2016
$200,016 LRC Running Warehouse Marathon Trials Prediction Contest
Tell us who will win the Marathon Trials and win some cool RunningWarehouse and Asics prizes.February 10, 2016
2016 Men's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Preview: Meet The 20 Men Who Have A Shot At Going To The Olympics If Any Of The "Big 3" Falter
Meb, Ritz and Rupp will get plenty of attention this week, so we wanted to start our previews by focusing on the men who have a shot at the Olympic team if any of the Big 3 falter. In 2012, we only had a list of 6 outside of the eventual top 4. This year, the list is 20 deep.February 10, 2016
Outside Letsrun
Good Read: Dennis Young: "Everyone Says That They Want To Avoid A Repeat Of The 2016 Marathon Trials"
From lack of water, poor medical support and a late start time in hot conditions, a lot went wrong at the 2016 Trials and Young concludes "it was probably the local organizing committee's fault."December 4, 2016
Good Q&A With Desiree Linden On Her Approach At The Trials, Recovery Since And Some Other Random Personal Info
Linden celebrated after the trials with a vacation in Bali. Here she talks about how she approched the Trials like a "checklist", her favorite Olympic sports and love of music.April 5, 2016
Q&A With Jared Ward About The Olympic Trials And Thoughts On Making His First Olympics
Ward talks about the inspirational moment at the finish were he was greeted by Meb Keflezighi.March 16, 2016
How Did Californians Do At The Olympic Trials?
After Meb, Shadrack Biwott was 7th on the men's side. For the women, she might live in Michigan now, but Desi Linden is a California native.February 19, 2016
Pat Rizzo Blogs On The Olympic Marathon Trials
February 19, 2016
Peter Abraham: 10 Ways To Improve The Olympic Marathon Trials
He starts off by talking about the sponsorship battle between Sketchers (who sponsors the LA Marathon) and Nike (who sponsors USATF).February 19, 2016
Brett Larner Takes An "Honest Look" At American Marathoning History And Asks If We've Reached A Turning Point
The women are better than ever and the men have potential thanks to Galen Rupp, but have some work to do.February 19, 2016
Brooks And Nike Lead US Olympic Marathon Trials Shoe Count
Looking at the top 75 men and 75 women, 27 wore brooks and 26 wore Nike. Adidas was 3rd most prominent with 23.February 18, 2016
Interesting Analysis: How Did The Half-Marathon Qualifiers Do At The Olympic Trials?
Overall not too well, although Galen Rupp and 5th place Janet Cherobon-Bawcom were notable exceptions. *MB: Who was the top finisher that qualified with a half?February 18, 2016
Good Read: Shalane Flanagan Q&A On Dehydration, Delirium, And Drama At The Olympic Trials
Flanagan goes step-by-step through the race from reacting to Keylln Taylor's move to teamwork with Amy Cragg and getting so dehydrated she needed an IV afterwards. She says her issues were due to dehydration rather than fitness and is concerned about performing in hot Rio.February 16, 2016
Chris Chavez The Sports Illustrated Writer Meets Chris Chavez The 2:17 Marathoner
Two identical names in a close-knit running community, they each sometimes find themselves receiving credit for the other's work. *MB: Chris Chavez (The Runner) vs Chris Chavez (The Reporter) "Runner Chavez: “I love running for running. Whether it’s because of the community, fitness or training. I hope I run until the day I die.”February 16, 2016
Marathoner Brandon Bridsong Proposes To His Girlfriend At Olympic Trials Finish Line
February 16, 2016
Luke Puskedra Talks About Being 4th; Says He'll Try To Make Rio In the 10,000
If he doesn't make the 10,000 team (and Galen Rupp sticks with the 10K/marathon double) then Puskedra will start focusing on Chicago again.February 16, 2016
Meet The Last Place Finisher At The Olympic Marathon Trials: 149th Place Joanna Zeiger (3:23) And 105th Place chris Barnicle (3:45)
Zeiger is a 45-year-old who has dealt with injuries, but promised herself she'd finish after DNFing in 2012. Barnicle is a once 62 half runner who now works as a wholesale distributor for medical marijuana dispensaries. *MB: Chris Barnicle = Greatest performance of the 2016 OTMFebruary 16, 2016
2016 Olympic Marathon Trials Photo Gallery
February 16, 2016
Oregonian's Ken Goe Is Critical Of Kara Goucher's "Justice Is Coming" Interview
Goe: "The marathon trials stories should have been about the performances." *MB: Kara Goucher unloads on Alberto Salazar, Galen Rupp and the NOP - "Justice is coming."February 15, 2016
For Kara Goucher, a Comeback Ends in Heartbreaking Fourth
Kevin Hanson: “When Kara finishes, her emotions come out and she cries at the finish line. Everyone associates that with weakness. In fact, it’s anything but weakness. I mean, she is so damn tough. I don’t know if it’s she cares more than everybody else or what, but I’m sincere when I say that. The scary thing as a coach, when Desi is in third and the person in fourth is the person you think is toughest person in the field, you say, oh s---, we’ve got a game in front of us here. That’s because of utmost respect for Kara. People have written her off a thousand times.”February 14, 2016
On The Boards
- One year later: Bottle stealing at 2016 marathon trials
- 1.2 Million Reportedly Watched Olympic Marathon Trials on NBC
- Hearing negative statements about LA OT's
- Was Chris Barnicle high during trials... He says "No Comment"
- Salazar calls Rupp a future "2:05 guy".....TWO BIG MISTAKES
- Did Galen win because he dropped his hat?
- Amy Cragg's farmers tan
- 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials Athlete Review
- Galen Rupp Became a Marathoner Too Late in His Career
- Rules Broken in Woman's Olympic Marathon Trials
Photos
Analysis
Event Recaps
Interviews
- Good Q&A With Desiree Linden On Her Approach At The Trials, Recovery Since And Some Other Random Personal Info
- Q&A With Jared Ward About The Olympic Trials And Thoughts On Making His First Olympics
- Q&A: Kara Goucher Says Her Coaches Are "More Confident" Than Her About Being Able To Make The Transition Back To The Track For The 10,000 Trials
- Tyler Pennel: LRC Underdog Of The Week - "Screw them. We're going to go out there and show them what's up."
- Final Athlete Roll Call Before the Trials: Meb, Shalane, Ritz, Amy Cragg, Jeff Eggleston, and Scott Smith Talk Everything Olympic Marathon Trials
- ESPNW Profile And Q&A With Annie Bersagel, An "Unlikely" OT Contender
- Desi Linden, Annie Bersagel, Kellyn Taylor And Becky Wade Ready to Rumble At Olympic Marathon Trials
- Luke Puskedra, Bobby Curtis, Matt Llano, Elkanah Kibet, Nick Arciniaga, and Fernando Cabada Ready to Rumble At Olympic Marathon Trials
- 15 Minutes With Meb Before the Olympic Marathon Trials: "I'm just fortunate to be in the position that I'm in. Everyone else is trying to do what I have done"
- 12 Minutes With Dathan Ritzenhein Before the Olympic Marathon Trials: "The training I had for [the] 7- or 8-week period was as good as any marathon training I've done before"