brogan1 wrote:
Maybe the hats are wiped with just the right amount of testosterone to give a performance boost but not trigger a positive test. Microdosing at every station. We know they know the exact level.
This would make more sense if Rupp had shaved his head before the race.
Montesquieu wrote:
Rupp looks great. No promise of what's to come, but the slower the pace the more it favors him.
True. The longer it's a smooth pace, the better for Rupp. I'm guessing at 30k it's going to get nasty. And Rupp has the 10k skills to handle the surging.
Abera they said. Sitting on the ground, stretching his calves?
on looker wrote:
Abera they said. Sitting on the ground, stretching his calves?
puking, actually.
5k @ 15:31
10k @ 31:08
15k @ 46:53
20k @ 62:27
HM @ 65:55
25k @ 68:12
Lead pack still over 20, thinning a bit
rojo wrote:
Great Ethiopia's Tesfaye Abera is getting dropped. He was my pick for 3rd. If he doesn't get 3rd I can't win my Prediction contest group.
If I'd known he was 6'4, I'd never have picked him in a hot marathon. NEver.
Damn me for not being informed.
It's 70 and raining. Today except for the day of the women's 10k is the coolest weather all week since we've been in Rio.
Meb is still chasing. Now a little over 10+ seconds back according to BBC.
What country is the yellow? They have some dude that looks like borderline fat
37 within 9s at 25k. Meb 43th 25s back.
meb is some 60m behind the pack, but still in it.
15:45 from 20 to 25k
The Brits proving that even at Hat Doping they're better than the rest, Rupp changing his all the time, but the Brits know, you simply have to wear it backwards to get the full benefits.
somebloke wrote:
meb is some 60m behind the pack, but still in it.
Woot!
With splits
5k @ 15:31
10k @ 31:08 (15:37)
15k @ 46:53 (15:45)
20k @ 62:27 (15:34)
HM @ 65:55
25k @ 78:12 (15:45)
rojo wrote:
So Hamblin gets a medal for helping a runner she took out from teh competition and tore her ACL yet Abbey didn't get one?? Give me a break.
They both got one:
http://www.skysports.com/olympics/news/15234/10546402/nikki-hamblin-and-abbey-dagostino-awarded-olympic-medals-for-sportsmanship1:18:12 for 25k. Rupp and Ward intact. Meb 20 seconds in arrears.
update wrote:
5k @ 15:31
10k @ 31:08
15k @ 46:53
20k @ 62:27
HM @ 65:55
25k @ 68:12
Lead pack still over 20, thinning a bit
doesn't look right... 20k to 25 k is less than 6 minute difference
HatDoping wrote:
The Brits proving that even at Hat Doping they're better than the rest, Rupp changing his all the time, but the Brits know, you simply have to wear it backwards to get the full benefits.
YOU BET!
somebloke wrote:
track chick wrote:One hour to go
I have spent the whole night tailgating. Just waiting for this moment. I am stupid. Meb will run stupid.
Good call.
Jared Ward still in it. Looking strong. Surprise medal for the Statistician?
SloweRyan wrote:
What country is the yellow? They have some dude that looks like borderline fat
It's the Pedra from Ecuador. He wins the clydesdale division.