It is clear to me, at least, that we got exactly the medals we should have expected through the trials process so far.
Strongly disagree. Frank Shorter should have two gold and Don Kardong a bronze.
As far as a course in StL, I'm sure it will be multi loop. Birmingham 2004 paved the way for a smaller footprint (traffic disruptions), fewer volunteers (fewer aid stations) and easier TV production (fewer cameras).
Terrible decision. The Olympic marathon will be run on a predominantly flat course in warm weather conditions. Phoenix in March would be a closer approximation to that than a hilly course in chilly St. Louis.
You're right, we should choose our top 3 by whoever was fastest like 15 years before the actual olympics, trying to find our best 3 4-5 months before the olympics doesn't make sense
Can you explain how my opinion that the trials should be on a similar type of course and in similar weather conditions as what athletes will likely have in the Olympics led you to making a comment about picking the fastest runners from 15 years ago? I don't see the connection.
You think it should be in a city that didn't bid for it and probably doesn't have the organizational capacity to host it because they are too busy preparing for the actual Olympics? How do you envision that working out?
Don't look for logic amongst hobby joggers and high school kids that don't understand how the sport works.
As far as a course in StL, I'm sure it will be multi loop. Birmingham 2004 paved the way for a smaller footprint (traffic disruptions), fewer volunteers (fewer aid stations) and easier TV production (fewer cameras).
Was just out there at Forrest Park and ran with a local running group. Great people and dedicated to the community. Spewak I think they were called. Fitter than I and very kind.
You think it should be in a city that didn't bid for it and probably doesn't have the organizational capacity to host it because they are too busy preparing for the actual Olympics? How do you envision that working out?
Why does the Trials have to be stand-alone?
Make the L.A. Marathon the Trials.
It could’ve been a stand-alone but as part of the actual event, like the A wave at the citizens’ race of the Bolder Boulder. Just put all the trials qualifiers at the front and start them 5 min before anyone else. LA marathon would’ve been perfect in March, because it can also be hot.
It could’ve been a stand-alone but as part of the actual event, like the A wave at the citizens’ race of the Bolder Boulder. Just put all the trials qualifiers at the front and start them 5 min before anyone else. LA marathon would’ve been perfect in March, because it can also be hot.
The unfortunate reality for this fantasy: sponsor conflict
Great choice by a really gifted committee from who's listed. USATF rarely recently and past got bids and comprehensive decisions done this early. Especially sites. Congratulations. St. Louis is a great Olympic Games historic city with a community that I an sure will GO all in. Remember mother nature controls weather not humans. Best wishes St. Louis and along with Phoenix thanks for bidding.