At this point there's no reason not to pick KT as a lock for whatever event she chooses. Unless she's injured, there's pretty much nobody who can beat her in a heads up races.
Although Tuohy is most likely the favorite, there is certainly chance for an upset, particularly in the 1500m. Her season best time is less than second from Appleton and Thornton-Bott, and others like Plourde are rapidly improving.
Right. I guess my point is that the other athletes who are brought up to take down Tuohy have all been personally crushed by her when it counts most. The 1500 would be a little more interesting just because there's a bit more randomness in that event.
Not this season in the 1500m. Granted Wake Forest was not Tuohy's best race, but Thonton-Bott just ran 4:08.33 at On Track Fest, which is not on tffrs. Tuohy's SB so far is 4:08.29.
Tuohy ran 4:06~ several times indoors, we just haven't seen it this outdoor season yet. Maybe at regionals .
She ran the 1 1500 going at what seemed very close to 4:00 pace (2:10 at 800) and then backed off to 4:08 (imho saving something so she could get the 5000 qualifier after 30 minutes). She looked far more fresh after that race than the recent 5000. I can't predict the future but I can't believe she could not run 4:04-4:05 in a slightly slower paced race.
Parker Valby is to be considered for 5000, Tuohy for 1500 and 5000, Mercy and Hilda for 10000 only, Whitaker for 1500 only, Willis for 800 only, Plourde for 1500 and 5000, Venters for 10000 and 5000 just for starters (unless there is an error)
Thanks, I expected these only Thursday. Strategy now clear - Chmiel, Hays to score in 10k, Touhy alone in 1500, the whole boatload in 5k Tyynismaa, Bush, Hartmann, Shaw all fresh plus Touhy, Chmiel, Hays coming back. With the east weak and notable scratches, the pack could put 5-6 in the NCAA final again, setting up some team tactics.
Thanks, I expected these only Thursday. Strategy now clear - Chmiel, Hays to score in 10k, Touhy alone in 1500, the whole boatload in 5k Tyynismaa, Bush, Hartmann, Shaw all fresh plus Touhy, Chmiel, Hays coming back. With the east weak and notable scratches, the pack could put 5-6 in the NCAA final again, setting up some team tactics.
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Thanks, I expected these only Thursday. Strategy now clear - Chmiel, Hays to score in 10k, Touhy alone in 1500, the whole boatload in 5k Tyynismaa, Bush, Hartmann, Shaw all fresh plus Touhy, Chmiel, Hays coming back. With the east weak and notable scratches, the pack could put 5-6 in the NCAA final again, setting up some team tactics.
Shulz should make top 48 as well although looks pretty slim to make the 12 that would go on.
Parker Valby is to be considered for 5000, Tuohy for 1500 and 5000, Mercy and Hilda for 10000 only, Whitaker for 1500 only, Willis for 800 only, Plourde for 1500 and 5000, Venters for 10000 and 5000 just for starters (unless there is an error)
At Regionals the two finals are three hours apart. I don't think qualifying for both will be an issue. I guess after they will choose one or the other.
At Regionals the two finals are three hours apart. I don't think qualifying for both will be an issue. I guess after they will choose one or the other.
Well the 1500 certainly makes sense, as her goal is ultimately a fast final mile in the USATF Nationals 5000m, so I see the reasoning to compete in that in the NCAA Championships.
Her entry into the regional 5000 tells me she is looking to repeat in that event at the NCAA Championships as well.
I’d be curious how much time is legitimately needed to recover from the lactic acid effects of the 1500m to also defend her 5000 title at Nationals. Time for me to do some studying!
At Regionals the two finals are three hours apart. I don't think qualifying for both will be an issue. I guess after they will choose one or the other.
I don't know that they can do that. It is a tough double but 2 points. 30 min after the 4:08 she ran 15:50. Noone besides valby in the expected 5000 final will be fresh. Maybe tuohy could just run for 2nd? Just posing a possibility. Another is if she qualifies in 1500 she cedes the 5000 in the region to others (but runs). Poor form I would say though.
Nothing short of judgment day would prevent her from winning the 5000m as a stand alone race if she is healthy. Heck I think the 10000m might be her best distance, and that double was extremely doable. But the 1500/5000 is much more difficult given the schedule. Can she run 15:20 less than two hours after a fast 1500m?
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