Valby 19:17! 27 seconds faster than Tuohy in 2022 in far worse conditions!

Not really supposed to compare times in xc, but I took a look at the splits from nationals last year and they were in similar places at 4k at Nationals versus Nuttycombe-

Valby was 12:57 (Nats) vs 13:00 (Nutty), Tuohy 13:09 (Nats) vs 13:07 (Nutty).

The difference seems to be that Valby kicked harder at Nutty, whereas Tuohy seems to have faded a bit and kicked very late.

Valby seems to be in better shape than she was last year for sure and Tuohy has some work to do.

A poster who has good inside info about NCSt wrote a few weeks back that Katelyn's first race would be ACC. Between that and what the coach said in the article, I took that as indicating that that Katelyn was rested and started her season late and is building towards nationals. But then Katelyn said she had a very good week in training and she was suddenly debuting at Nattycombe. I don't know if Valby is in better shape than last year. I would say about the same. Katelyn might not be in nationals shape yet. I remember Katelyn looked better at ACC than Nattycombe last year.

Sure babe. If you can’t see that Valby is in better shape than last year, then I *KNOW* u r trolling.

I can personally guarantee that if Tuohy does not get injured she will destroy Valby at nationals. Not in the same league.

Seems comparable to Valby's performances last year. She generally goes from the gun and does not fade too badly.

Playing both sides aye?

If Tuohy reverses that type of margin in one month the only explanation is doping

And the award for dumbest post goes to...

That's silly. Addie Engel got beaten by a full minute by Valby last season and closed the gap over 40 seconds by nationals. Not saying it is likely, but lot can change.

Nutty pace thru 4k / 6k

Valby 5:13.7/5:05

Tuohy 5:15/5:07

'22 Nats pace thru 4k/6k

Valby 5:13/5:16

Tuohy 5:17/5:04

The final stages of the Ok state course are harder, but Valby clearly has developed a kick off her fast pace now.

since you posted it twice, 15 minutes apart I have to ask what exactly are you saying?

So she just beat the defending champ by 12 seconds and she "tempoed" the race? Do you even know what tempo means?

FFS, both Valby and Touhy fans are insufferable.

It was pretty obvious last spring that touhy had burnt herself out by end of season. perhaps they’re taking a slower approach to this season given they’re heading into an Olympic year and they want her peaking by the trials. Having said that, there’s only so much fitness you’re going to find in 5 weeks. I think if valby can stay healthy with no hiccups in training, she will be the media favorite going into nationals

Valby is the favorite. If she loses it will be a huge upset. No pressure. :)

Funny, Tuohy "tempoed it" last season when she won

"Sir, this is a Wendys." :)