rbtrackfan wrote:
That is the question and I think you have posed the most likely candidates...but I can see at least 9 sticking with a 15:00 pace if that is how the race develops - Doris/Hilda/Kosgei/Bunnage/Lexy H-L/Noe/Kennedy/Hartman/Stearns. perhaps 1-2 fall off at some point if it is not their day
Historically, this race would be won in 15:20, since nobody will want to take it out.
If a couple do decide to run hard this could be as quick as 14:50. Fast track at sea level.
I think Hartman will win. The newfound 4:25 mile speed will give her the ability to close strong the last 800. Hartman will just sit on whatever leaders do, and make one strong move with 800 to go.
Hartman will try for the double, but likely to end up 3-5 with just not enough in the tank. Kennedy looked great at ACC despite illness. I pick her for the win.