I R8 Trolls wrote:
If he can find a more stoic, less hyperbolic way of approaching life and running, there’s obviously an incredible talent in there someday - capable of a top 5 WSER finish no doubt.
Doubtful. Some of that dozen that also went out fast also DNFed, but most hung on better than him, meaning, I think they were likely going to beat him in the race no matter how the pacing was. And he along with Kilian were the oldest in that lead pack. Unlike Kilian, I don't think he's talented enough to overcome his aging body against the fast young guys that now seem to know how to train for the race.