can\'t happen wrote:
No, you MUST run in nationals. Even runners like Richardson who have a free ride to Worlds need to show up and at least run a prelim round.
Almost, with a minor wrinkle. For those with wildcards there is an exception for injuries; see Crowser.
Now 20 hours away from gun time.
One significant change: start time moved back from 7:45 pm to 6:54 pm PDT.
Sun doesn't set until around 8:35 pm, so not under the lights.
Forecast: 83 deg F at start. Partly cloudy. Slight breeze. 50 - 60% humidity.
Tho it's to several athletes' advantage to take it out at 31:30 pace or faster in hopes of accumulating WA rankings points, temps may preclude that.
32-flat pace certainly favors those with 5000 prs under 15-flat, namely Cranny, Kelati, Schweizer, Roe. Tho some attention has been directed towards Infeld, McLain and Vestri, believe the prior foursome have shown the most on the track this year.
Further discussion here: