I have trouble seeing Rupp trying to qualify for the Olympics.
He is so far off the top guys (not even in same zip code). He is much closer to the top woman than the top man, It will be difficult to justify to himself to train for another year
As opposed to what? He finished within a minute of the top Americans after a long struggle back. Should all the Americans skip the Olympics?
40K and Matt Choi is right on pace! 2:50:49, on pace for 3:00:11! It is going to be close. Charging up Michigan Avenue, a slice of pizza in one hand and a GoPro in the other. Flash bulbs from cameras are reflecting off his bulging bare chest! Women are throwing roses at his feet! Only three drones remain overhead; the others have dropped off his killer sub-7:00 pace.
Kipchoge might be mad at himself for not pushing the 2nd half with some of his marathons. Comparing the closing runs of Kipchoge and Kiptum, Kipchoge looks like he still has a lot to give and when he finishes, it feels like he can still run another 10k. Looking at Kiptum at the end, he actually pushes himself!
Kipchoge is doing just fine rolling around in his appearance-fee millions from races/Nike
Then there is that theory is he is over 40 and not actually 38, if so he might never 2:00
The men are pretty much done after people get "bored" with 2:00 ha
I wonder how long until there is a multiple men sprint finish at the end of a 2:00
But the women still have some amazing unknowns ahead.
Who is going to be the first American woman to do 2:15 ?
Let's see who we can get naturalized first, then start talking sub 2:15s.
I have trouble seeing Rupp trying to qualify for the Olympics.
He is so far off the top guys (not even in same zip code). He is much closer to the top woman than the top man, It will be difficult to justify to himself to train for another year
Agree - the classy move for Rupp is to retire & start a marathon development club for college age runners.
Mantz ran slower than Steve Jones did 40 years ago on this course. In his prime he is just one minute faster than Rupp in his old age. Going to bet 100 Kenyans and 50 Ethiopians could beat Mantz. Not a good look for the USA in the marathon.
I believe the course route was changed from 40 years ago, but I don't know if it had an effect on the race.
You believe that? On what basis?
Steve Jones went out in 1:01:40, changing the way the marathon would be run forever. The Outlaw Jonesy Wales.
I didnt say kiptum. I will say that kenyans in general do not give good interviews. Kipchoge? terrible. Either he is incredibly cagey or he is uncomfortable expressing himself.
still perplexed on her strategy not to take water during the race.
I'm perplexed that you're perplexed. Bates has discussed how she's has stomach issues in past races, has tried different strategies, and does what works best for her to avoid nausea and puking. She still takes gels.