Molly Huddle is "pretty sure" she's ready for London, but Huddle knows Sisson is "really ready for it."

Bib #1 wrote:

Aussiestatman wrote:

As I have said elsewhere, the quickest in history that two American women have both finished the same marathon was in Houston 2012, when their times were 2.15.38 and 2.15.55. These two ladies are on track to crush that by 3-4 min.

25, not 15?

Yes, silly mistake, both 2.25

*stipe wrote:

While both ladies have said that they haven't actually done that much training together, I would definitely listen to what Molly is saying about Emily. Experienced runners know benchmarks and know how they feel during workouts and races. Molly is clearly impressed with what Emily has been doing. Of course, a fast 10k does not necessarily equal a fast marathon. But everything about Emily says "marathon".

I say they both move up and pick off several ladies who go out too fast.

Emily 3rd-4th in 2:22:00

Molly 4th-5th in 2:22:30

For me, I agree the times but not the placings. Competing at that speed for fifth to tenth depending on who from Dereje, Tesfaye, the young Japanese, and Birhane Dibaba can get within a minute of their best. Dibaba is the gatekeeper of these majors. Has eight performances under 2.24, so beat her to go top 5. Even Catherine the Great only broke 2.24 six times.

Sisson 2:21:40

Huddle 2:22:06

Winning time 2:17 or 2:16

Jordan Hasay split 1:09:13 and faded to 1:11:44 in the second half. She ran the second half solo

I still think Molly is the better runner of the two, and if this is her one attempt at the AR she should go out closer to 1:10 or better, rather than 1:11, which puts sub 2:20 out of reach

Shalane in Berlin 2014 split 69:38 and 71:36 for 2:21:14

Cheruiyot 2:16:57

Keitany 2:17:55

Huddle 2:20:56

Sisson 2:22:07

Aussiestatman wrote:

As I have said elsewhere, the quickest in history that two American women have both finished the same marathon was in Houston 2012, when their times were 2.15.38 and 2.15.55. These two ladies are on track to crush that by 3-4 min.

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the coriolis effect "down Under" wrote:

Aussiestatman wrote:

As I have said elsewhere, the quickest in history that two American women have both finished the same marathon was in Houston 2012, when their times were 2.15.38 and 2.15.55. These two ladies are on track to crush that by 3-4 min.

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Answer:

It turns out that the Brit Lady Paula is FASTER (2:15:25 WORLD RECORD™) THAN ALL OF THE FEMALE RUNNERS (born, raised, and doing special training at high altitude) AND ALL OF THE FEMALE DOPERS from Kenya and Ethiopia... in the entire recorded history of this planet.

Go Lady Paula!!!

Sisson - 2:20:11

Huddle - 2:20:58

Moe's Tavern wrote:

Sisson - 2:20:11

Huddle - 2:20:58

Sisson: 2:25

Huddle: 2:28

Molly top 3, American record

Sisson 2:24:19

I don’t know why any elite runner would predict a really good outcome before a race. Like Ritz’s hopes for Boston- either you come through, which is great, or you come out looking devastated. If I was going for a great PR, I would keep my hopes to myself.

runnerdave wrote:

I don’t know why any elite runner would predict a really good outcome before a race. Like Ritz’s hopes for Boston- either you come through, which is great, or you come out looking devastated. If I was going for a great PR, I would keep my hopes to myself.

Exactly, like the ladies themselves in their interview both talked about 2.22. That is enough to tell the public even if you dream bigger, or faster.

I can't remember what I predicted in another thread a few days ago, but I'll say:

2:21:10 for Huddle

2:21:28 for Sisson

The article skewed the polls. More people favor Huddle over Sisson? Crazy. That's like picking Wade over Hasay at Boston. Huddle is a proven contender.

One of the two broke down that gate late in the event.