Official 2016 Olympic Marathon Trials LIve Discussion Thread

Tim Hutchings is a blithering fool. Enthusiastic, and fun to listen to. but out to lunch. Like Donald Trump without the lying streak and bad hair. I suspect he tips a few before going on the air, and who can blame him?

Maryland wrote:

If only Meb was actually born in the u.s.

Ugh...

Meb is more American than you are. American is a state of mind as much as it is a birthright. I'd take him in my corner every time compared to some keyboard warrior troll.

Drop out rate? wrote:

What stupid comment by the commentator Cragg out to seek revenge?

Craig is talking to Flanagan to help her.

She was referring to revenge against the Marathon Trials race ( she was 4th last time) not Flanagan

Des cuts lead down to 35 seconds

I think flanagan has worked through her rough patch and will hold on. I think Cragg is actually benefiting from pulling Flanagan along as it takes her mind off her own fatigue.

Tollefsen appears to not know anything about running whatsoever. How is that possible?????

I have to figure Tollefson can't hear what the male announcers are saying.

Maryland wrote:

Nothing against him, just prefer American born.

So, you think some people deserve a pass because of who their parents are?

HonestThief wrote:

asdfdgjdfgrg wrote:

Cragg should keep going, enough looking out for Flanagan.

I'm surprised if they don't know how far back goucher is, because I were Flanagan and knew, i would ease up and save myself for the last bit and take second, not risk blowing up. and would tell Cragg to go without me

Agree .... Flanagan should be the "bigger woman" & tell her to move out!

That announcer was talking really loudly right behind them on that cart. If I was shalane I would have turned around and told her to please stfu

Drop out rate? wrote:

What stupid comment by the commentator Cragg out to seek revenge?

Craig is talking to Flanagan to help her.

Revenge on the TRIALS. As she was 4th in 2012. Carrie didn't mean it in any relation to Flanagan.

Raysism wrote:

minong wrote:

Don't forget 4th matters if Rupp skips the marathon in Rio.

Good point, but since he just closed in 1:03 in warm weather, I think he's definitely running.

Actually, he closed in 1:04:40. Do a little arithmetic, instead of trusting what the moron announcers tell you.

Shalane lookin rough, Kara might have a shot....

desi only 32 seconds back now

but not much race left

Bring Back the 880 wrote:

Newsflash. Professional runners work hard on leg strength.

"Runners" and "strength" is an oxymoron. That's why you see this:

Look at all the people in LA watching--all 6 of them. The athletes race tomorrow in Boston.

Amy Cragg has now assumed bottle duty for both of them.

Cragg. Eating disorder?

but desi is running 20 seconds per mile faster than leaders!

Cragg is really stronger than flanagan. wow, that's crazy/