Ok, the commentating is so disappointing we've asked someone to blog their comments of what they are thinking as they watch the broadcast.
I'll leave the name of the person out as it's going to anger the tv insiders.
But you can see the semi-live blog here:
that, or he will blow up spectacularly on heartbreak hill.
anyone having trouble with watching the race online with niversal sports?
is that heidi westerling in the lead women's pack?
scotth wrote:
Word is they're supposed to be into a headwind.
Yeah, I checked the forecast yesterday and it said 10mph headwind.
Still about 15 guys in the lead pack. All Africans and one white guy leading them.
if nothing else, it's cool to see an american leading boston again
That gap is incredible for this early.
Past 2 miles a bit ago. A dozen+ in lead pack, waaaaaaaay back to others (including Sell).
I don't like this strategy, but best of luck to him.
They said 4:32 second mile, don't know if that's based on 4:48 first mile or the actual 4:38.
"When the lion is chasing the antelope, he doesn't look back. He has to eat, so when I run, I don't stare at my time."
4:32 second mile for the leaders?!!! Damn.
Hall just did a snot shot.
Rojo --- any chance of doing the same for the women???
4:38 makes sense, with the first k in 2:50 a 4:48 would mean slowing down to 5:20 pace, while a 4:38 means ~4:50 pace from 1k-1mile.
4:32 2nd mile, but maybe that is a 4:42 based on their previous error?
So we know when they hit a mile split when Hall checks his watch.
Al has gone ahead and started calling Goucher "Karen".
what an amazing sight to watch Hall leading the charge being stalked by the Africans. I know it is early, but talk about a turn from the norm!
Definitely Westerling in the lead women's pack, from the replay of Gregorovia putting her shoe back on.