OFFICIAL 2024 EUGENE DL THREAD - Beatrice Chebet makes history 28:54.14!! Reaction show at 6:30 pm ET!

McRunnin wrote:

ImaChooseTheDirtyOverYou wrote:

I didn’t expect Jakob to win today. 2nd in that time exceeded my expectations. Kerr looked really really strong though. Lots of people in the race and its a shame Hobbs was tripped up.

The abrupt ending of the broadcast was pretty disappointing. No post race from any of the milers.

also noticed that Josh kind of made an effort to congratulate most finishers other than Jakob. He makes a good villain. The saga continues.

Kerr shook Jakob’s hand after the race. It may have been perfunctory but he did it.

MidHobbyJogger wrote:

jakob observer wrote:

Quick take right after: Jakob looked very comfortable holding onto Kerr the last 200. No strain. He definitely did not reveal if and what his next gear looks like because he never fought for passing position. He looked happy, thumbs up right after and I think rightfully so - season opener, after an injury - I'd be happy too. Kerr won today, but I still have Jakob as winning in Paris.

If that’s the case (I didn’t watch the race), Jakob’s gonna be dangerous in Paris. He had a similar happy reaction in Monaco 2021 when he ran 3:29.25 for third after coming back from illness.

waitforit wrote:

Would have been nice to see what Teare and Kessler could have done, but probably in 3:49-50 range to be realistic. In the hunt for the team, but not for a top 6-finish in Paris.

high school xc coach wrote:

to me, this is worse than if he had finished a stride behind in 3:47. In a 3:47 race, you can say ok Jakob just isn't sharp. this would be an easy race for him if he was all the way back.

Kerr being so fast has to be concerning. He did that from 600 out and running some extra distance. Jakob is in really good shape, but so is kerr, who is seemingly a better finisher, but now also possesses similar strength.

that 3:45.3 is worth what, 3:28 mid? this is Kerr's best race ever. He is more dangerous than ever. And he was already very VERY dangerous

Jakob may have to be even better than last year.

Wise Old Man wrote:

NOBODY else has a chance barring something crazy or injury. Lots of good guys going for 3rd.

emma99 wrote:

Nuguse needs to put on some muscle to be able to compete the way Kerr does!

waitforit wrote:

With the exception of Nuguse, I don't find the current crop of milers to be paticularly sympathetic.

John Macardle wrote:

Hjjjj wrote:

Run back in. Runners do it all the time . He had a good opening right behind Hocker to do so

Or this. Dont just throw in the towel. Have some fight in you.

ImaChooseTheDirtyOverYou wrote:

I didn’t expect Jakob to win today. 2nd in that time exceeded my expectations. Kerr looked really really strong though. Lots of people in the race and its a shame Hobbs was tripped up.

The abrupt ending of the broadcast was pretty disappointing. No post race from any of the milers.

also noticed that Josh kind of made an effort to congratulate most finishers other than Jakob. He makes a good villain. The saga continues.

Running UberNerd wrote:

John Macardle wrote:

Or this. Dont just throw in the towel. Have some fight in you.

He stumbled into the infield. Usually 2 steps inside the rail = DQ, right?

Winthorpe53 wrote:

waitforit wrote:

Would have been nice to see what Teare and Kessler could have done, but probably in 3:49-50 range to be realistic. In the hunt for the team, but not for a top 6-finish in Paris.

I like Kessler. Super talented.

It would have been good to see where he would have ended, maybe around Wightman’s time.

But, as you say, he’s a long way off yet. Plenty of time though. His 800 times are encouraging.

High hopes wrote:

Wise Old Man wrote:

Coming off and Achilles injury. For sure can impact change of gears in the final straight or desire to try it now. 3:45 as your first race in months, after coming off your wedding? No reason for Jakob or his fans to panic. Regardless, Kerr is a formidable and worthy opponent and it will be epic. NOBODY else has a chance barring something crazy or injury. Lots of good guys going for 3rd.

This is it. Nuguse half a second back, Gourley and Wightman 1.5 seconds back. There's a Big Two right now and I just hope they both get to Paris fully fit because it will be one for the ages.

dmob8848 wrote:

high school xc coach wrote:

to me, this is worse than if he had finished a stride behind in 3:47. In a 3:47 race, you can say ok Jakob just isn't sharp. this would be an easy race for him if he was all the way back.

Kerr being so fast has to be concerning. He did that from 600 out and running some extra distance. Jakob is in really good shape, but so is kerr, who is seemingly a better finisher, but now also possesses similar strength.

that 3:45.3 is worth what, 3:28 mid? this is Kerr's best race ever. He is more dangerous than ever. And he was already very VERY dangerous

Jakob may have to be even better than last year.

Good post, this is the way I see it too.