4:18 in the 1500 is not predictive of the huge gap that is posted here in the two mile. It looks like there is on prohibitive favorite going for first and then a group of 5-7 going for second and third where it is very much up in the air. Recent results are the most important data points.
Englehardt has reportedly been battling injuries. Very likely she won’t be in top shape, and unlikely to be competitive against Hedengren.
She says the injuries are over, has been a bit sick, expected or hoped for 4:09 but just was not feeling well (breathing). Still running 800 in a week.
Saw Craig Virgin run 8:40.9 to clip Pre's HSR at Mt. Prospect in 90 degree heat in 1973 (yeah, I'm old). The black asphalt was literally melting. Me and my dad were badly sunburned that day. Seems like similar heat on Sunday.
Originally thought Blade could hang with Jane for 1.5M but that no longer seems realistic. Jane might surpass her Arcadia 2M time but sub-9:30? Don't think so but nothing Jane does would shock me.
My first thought seeing this was “9:23? Cmon that’s ludicrous.” Then did some math and yeah, you may be right. She will likely be in better shape than when she ran her 14:57.
I think 9:27 is her ceiling but wouldn’t be surprised if she goes faster.
Jane's coach thinks she can run faster than 9:23. We shall see.
Jane's coach thought she could run 9:21 at Arcadia, but she didn't feel good that day. But it looks like he was right about what kind of shape she was in.
