I don't expect to see Rupp marathoning in the fall. It won't happen that soon. I'd guess the Farah-Rupp alliance continues through the 2013 World Championships.
I don't expect to see Rupp marathoning in the fall. It won't happen that soon. I'd guess the Farah-Rupp alliance continues through the 2013 World Championships.
If Hall really wants the record, he can go for it in London or Rotterdam in the spring. Or even Tokyo or Dubai in the winter.
I don't think anyone has answered my question.
Is the Olympic Marathon course eligible for WR/NR?
Pizzaguy wrote:
I don't think anyone has answered my question.
Is the Olympic Marathon course eligible for WR/NR?
Yes.
sdfddsdd wrote:
If Hall really wants the record, he can go for it in London or Rotterdam in the spring. Or even Tokyo or Dubai in the winter.
He has already committed to Boston in 2013.
wejo wrote:
Hopefully, Hall will face defending champ Geoffrey Mutai.
Hall running NYC with Mutai means as much as me and thousand others lining up. He won't be anywhere close to Mutai after the half mark.
Hall getting the AR? LOL. When was the last time he ran a non * sub 2:07? 2006?
Smart by him though to lock in NYC already. His apparence fee won't be rising after the Olympics.
The Waterboy wrote:
No, Salazar said that it's possible that in a year or two Rupp could get down to the 26:20's. They didn't say anything about a WR.
He did say that Rupp got offers to do Chicago or NYC, but he should spend more time on the track because he is improving so much and still has a lot more he can accomplish on the track, and I agree. He said Rupp is chasing 12:40 and 26:2X.
Rupp is in no hurry to move to the marathon. The dude just ran 8:09 indoors for 2 miles, and 26:48 in a stacked field for 10000m. He can do what he wants in the shorter distances. Hell, even for 2016 he'll only be 30 so he could do the 10000m there, and wait to do the marathon at the Olympics until 2020.
For Rupp, I say he should chase his 5000m and 10000m goal times as long as he thinks he is capable of doing it, and not move up to the marathon until after 2016. He should also make it gradual, he would easily smash the US 15K WR and I think he could be the first non-African under 59 minutes in the half marathon before he does the marathon.
All that sounds fine - chasing times and sitting around 5th-10th in the world in various track and short road events. So, why not take that approach to the marathon and at least make some bank?
At first I worried he might be looking past the Olympics, but on second thought I think he had to make the decision now. He's likely to score a higher appearance fee if he announces before they've had time to sign other athletes. It's good money in the bank and now he can just focus on the Olympics.
Ryan Hall wants to win one of the major U.S. marathons.
In order to win them you have to keep doing them until you do.
Trying to win New York or Boston is the best business approach for Ryan.
Running another 2:06 or a little faster at London for 4th to 6th place is wonderful. However, Ryans legacy and best financial gains will come from either winning New York/Boston or getting an olympic medal.
bangalangadanga wrote:
I think Salazaar might have officially stated they're chasing the WR in the 10,000m
Did Salazar officially state what drugs he was on when he made that statement?
screw that bible thumping douche. I hope he and his movie both fail miserably.
Not to knock Hall, definitely wishing him the best, but I just feel this is a little early to announce running the race. See how training goes leading up to the Olympics then make the decision...I just forsee another lame excuse/injury coming for him withdrawaling...He always announces his intent to run these big races, gets all the hype and attention, something goes wrong and he doesn't race
not me wrote:
[quote]I <3 Tacos wrote:
(did korir's aura go up that much after his 2:12 win?).
Yes, absolutely. He will forever be listed, and introduced as "a Boston Marathon Champion" and real fans will know that the heat was ridiculous. It will carry an unofficial asterics, just like 2011 had a tailwind.
What? He's only pulled out of one race before. I think it was Chicago 2010. He always races, just not very often.
wejo wrote:Hopefully, Hall will face defending champ Geoffrey Mutai.
Hopefully Mutai will run Berlin instead and crush Makau's weak WR.
Is Hall having a coach again now for the Olympic preparation? I sure hope so.
Towson exile wrote:
What? He's only pulled out of one race before. I think it was Chicago 2010. He always races, just not very often.
My bad....Guess I got Hall confused with Ritz
Kybaws wrote:
My bad....Guess I got Hall confused with Ritz
They all look the same.