I’m rooting for Molly and Emily, although I don’t think the 5k is Emily’s forte. I don’t actually root for Gwen, I just think she’ll do better in the 5k and maybe produce a respectable time.
I’m rooting for Molly and Emily, although I don’t think the 5k is Emily’s forte. I don’t actually root for Gwen, I just think she’ll do better in the 5k and maybe produce a respectable time.
Weini Kelati entered in the 5k -- coming right back a week following her 15:13 effort at the TX Qualifier.
Determined to get the 15:10 Oly qualifier.
This will be an interesting test sample of 1 to see how much faster you can run a 5k in 60deg F temps w/50% humidity & minimal wind vs 70deg F temps w/80% humidity & considerable wind.
Without any of the Bowerman Babes entered save Gwen, looks like Weini is the slight pre-race favorite. If she's sufficiently recovered from last week's effort, a sub-15 should be in the cards.
However, with so many great Bowerman Bros entered along with Morgan McDonald, a 13:13.50 paced race through 4k is quite likely to yield a sub-13 winner -- Marc Scott being the pre-race favorite here.
Stewart McSweyn's 13:05.87 world leader from today is not likely to last past this Saturday.
Agree w/"another perspective" 's comment about a fast 5k from Ahmed and/or Houlihan sometime before mid-April when BTC likely heads up to Park City for its spring altitude camp which will last through May.
One other possibility: Shelby will not race until early June following spring camp - - - and then in a 3k which could be at the Portland Track Classic or possibly another Sound Running event. We could see Shelby go after Karissa's all-conditions 8:25 AR where a sub-8:20 might be the target. If that is the case, the 5k WR attempt would be likely come late August/early September after the Olympics -- potentially at the Pre Classic or on the Nike track a la Woody's 12:58 race from 2019 -- or not come at all until next year.
Also, agree that GDS is super fit & needs no further racing until tune-ups before Tokyo.
However, not sure about going overseas for Wanda/Diamond League meets as they may require quarantine restrictions as well.
Pure speculation: at some points over the next few years, we will see Shelby, Karissa, GDS, and Elle Purrier all chase the 5k WR -- which could be sub-14 by then.
this will be good. it seems like nowadays if bowerman isn’t at a domestic meet then nobody takes ownership of a fast race. excited to see fast times.
Bower Man V wrote:
Pure speculation: at some points over the next few years, we will see Shelby, Karissa, GDS, and Elle Purrier all chase the 5k WR -- which could be sub-14 by then.
I’m sorry, Elle Purrier is great, but the idea of her even targeting the 5k WR seems outlandish. That would be 9:04.x 2-mile pace for an additional 5 minutes, and I’m not convinced that mile-2 mile isn’t her sweet spot. It’s hardly more realistic for GDS or Schweizer, and even Houlihan’s incredible trajectory has to stop somewhere.
Elise said in her IG that she enjoyed the 10k - with the 1500 and 5k fields stacked, I don't think it would be a bad move to toss Elise in the 10k if she enjoys it. She outran Infeld, Hall, and of course Jorgensen. You can tell Infeld still has the fire for the 10k, but Hall seems to be stuck in the low 31's without a kick.
Bower Man V wrote:
Weini Kelati entered in the 5k -- coming right back a week following her 15:13 effort at the TX Qualifier.
Determined to get the 15:10 Oly qualifier.
This will be an interesting test sample of 1 to see how much faster you can run a 5k in 60deg F temps w/50% humidity & minimal wind vs 70deg F temps w/80% humidity & considerable wind.
Without any of the Bowerman Babes entered save Gwen, looks like Weini is the slight pre-race favorite. If she's sufficiently recovered from last week's effort, a sub-15 should be in the cards.
You think Kelati will beat Eilish McColgan?
The men's 1500m is a very interesting field. A mix of all the training groups. Really looking forward to see what some of these individuals do.
The women's 5k is the same for me.
The other events don't interest me as much, but I'm really cheering for the athlete special. The 1500m looks like it would be a bit out his league at this point, ast thats the most stacked race, so I get why he's in the 800, but whats his PR again? He feels more of a 15-5k runner to me than 8-15 and I really don't want to see him get last.
coachcommentsnicely wrote:
Can we take bets on when Matt Centrowitz will pull out?
Hopefully before he finishes.
Spencer has a 1:49 from college I believe
Hardy Har Har Har wrote:
coachcommentsnicely wrote:
Can we take bets on when Matt Centrowitz will pull out?
Hopefully before he finishes.
Hey-ooooooooo!!!
OriginalLurker wrote:
Bower Man V wrote:
Weini Kelati entered in the 5k -- coming right back a week following her 15:13 effort at the TX Qualifier.
Determined to get the 15:10 Oly qualifier.
This will be an interesting test sample of 1 to see how much faster you can run a 5k in 60deg F temps w/50% humidity & minimal wind vs 70deg F temps w/80% humidity & considerable wind.
Without any of the Bowerman Babes entered save Gwen, looks like Weini is the slight pre-race favorite. If she's sufficiently recovered from last week's effort, a sub-15 should be in the cards.
You think Kelati will beat Eilish McColgan?
McColgan has a 14:46 PR and she's in much better shape now. I think she'll make an attempt on Radcliffe's British record (14:29). Will probably come up short but could move up to second on the list (14:35)
You think mccolgan is now in early March in much better shape than at season peak in doha? Her 5k pb is a bit weak but she has not really improved a lot in the last 4 years, 8:31 3k from 2017 still being her best mark. Which is worth sub 14:40 but I don't think she'll run this that time of the year in race probably paced for 15-15:10.
You can watch mcdonald's ankle rehab on youtube . e had a light sprain with swelling and bruising. after 4 days was cleared by a doctor to run again.
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cramister wrote:
Spencer has a 1:49 from college I believe
Wow. That’s almost as fast as the top high schoolers. Real Brooks Beasts material Spence!
Yeah, I do. She has a year of pandemic training. She also ran 30:58 right after stepping off the plane, that converts to 14:44 for 5000. I don't know how this will be paced but she's not afraid to front run and the only reason to run this is for a time. I think she's peaking in her career as she's upping her mileage with a view to moving to the roads
Not sure where Sisson is in her training, but she certainly has 14:45 potential.
Will anybody secure a 1500 Olympic standard (3:35.0). Didn’t seem like anyone was interested in Texas. Kerr and maybe Izaiak Yorks ready?
air bannister fan wrote:
Will anybody secure a 1500 Olympic standard (3:35.0). Didn’t seem like anyone was interested in Texas. Kerr and maybe Izaiak Yorks ready?
I think Kerr would if he didn’t already have the standard—as is, the priority is probably to win. Anyone else would come as a pleasant surprise.
Predictions:
W1500 (4:04.20 standard)
1. Elise Cranny 4:02.8
2. Sinclaire Johnson 4:03.1
3. Hanna Green 4:04.1
M1500 (3:35.0)
1. Josh Kerr 3:35.1
2. Amos Bartelsmeyer 3:35.8
3. Matt Centrowitz 3:36.3
W5k (15:10.0)
1. Eilish McColgan 14:59
2. Weini Kelati 15:06
3. Alicia Monson 15:06
M5k (13:13.5)
1. Marc Scott 13:00
2. Grant Fisher 13:02
3. Sean McGorty 13:04