I have to agree. Can you still be a 10k/marathon guy (like Frank Shorter) in this day and age? Maybe not. Blanks is certainly a top 10 runner in the 10k but currently not in medal contention. But Blanks looks really good. Very efficient and smooth. I think he'd make the transition well, but in the end it's his choice. Also someone earlier mentioned why all the talent doesn't go straight to the marathon - they do in Kenya/Ethiopia/Uganda etc). There a big bucks to be made in the marathon and you race just twice a year. A competitive runner from the USA would do well (Mantz/Young).