Katelyn Tuohy completes the 5k/3k double

I never got tested. Did you? I suspect that you were never involved in the sport but claim to know about it anyway.

Did you win a national title? Or four as Tuohy already has?

So can you answer my question from earlier, please?

What is it, exactly, they’ll be testing for?

I would like to see you talk yourself into cyber libel territory, here.

what about the triple though? seemed like she could have

When Tuohy was improving and fighting for the win in college it was fun to watch. But now that she's the best in college and has no rival it's not exciting to watch the obvious. It's time for her to go pro against the best in the world and let's see some exciting developments and new rivals. I know she's not doing it for the fans. But my opinion is from a fans point of view. I'm sure her financial future/potential earnings is secure.

That period where she was fighting for college wins was pretty brief lol....not good enough as a FR and got too good by end of SO year. Looks like there will be selective races vs pros while she still "competes" in college. If she is in 4:00 or 8:30 or 14:40 shape by December maybe that ends college.

I think she has unfinished business with at least the 5k outdoor record. Not sure if the 1500 record is in reach but I’m not betting against her. Does the outdoor championship schedule make a 1500/5k double possible? I also think she will return for XC since the team has a great chance of winning again. Then a redshirt for all of 2024 and finish out eligibility in 2025. I think Jenny Simpson (Barringer at the time) did something similar in 2008-2009.

There is usually close to 2 hours between 1500 m final and 5000 m final at outdoors but in the heat of TX not sure that is such a great idea. Hocker did the double in 2021 in OR and managed a 4th I think in 5000. I'm not sure Tuohy can let a 1500 m race go slow against some other good runners and just win in last 400 so a double is even tougher for her. I wonder if they focus on 1500 and try to get close to 4:00 and also win a 3rd different dustance event?

If they focus on 1500, I would guess we will see her in the 800 in a low key meet possibly for speed work. With her 3k time I’ve got to wonder about the steeple as well.

This isn't a criticism of Tuohy, at all, of course, but as lifelong track/distance fan, I can't think of a lot of things more yawn/eye-roll inducing than someone successfully doubling in the 3 and 5K. Really, the best runner at 1.8 was also the best at 3.1 ?? Shocking!

Boring.

And yeah, I know, the doubling - especially against fresh competition - shows strength. And yeah, I know that there are plenty of other race distance comparisons - sprint and distance - that are, arguably, similar. But there's something about having the (flat) 3K and 5K in the same (championship) meet that just seems particularly unnecessary.