Alison Ince... a rising star in 800/1600

I. Rex wrote:

The more I watch replays of this race the more I have to wonder what the heck is Willis doing. She goes WAY over nearly into lane two. Why? Was she thinking Ince was already in lane two and she wanted to push her even wider? Seems like she gave her an opening and Ince pounced on it.

I think she just underestimated how narrow a berth Allie could fit in. She seems to have taken up about 10 inches going by without even brushing Willis. At any rate, that was a great race by both of them. I'm sure Willis will protect the inside lane when it really counts! No reason to get too aggressive in that race.

Allie looks like she could be truly dominant in longer distances, but if she bulks up a little, she'll have plenty of options to stay on top if she can blast an 800 like that.

Her 4:40.85 is the fastest 1600 ever by a freshman according to Milesplit.

Jordan Hasay's 4:43.09 in 2009 was the previous best.

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4:40 in the 16 and a "casual" 2:07 win in the 800 to take state titles in both. This kid is just pure excitement. Beating elite level juniors and seniors in Virginia Beach as a complete unknown, taking Chloe Foerster at the tape, taking Roisin Willis at the tape! Its like every time she toes the line you are wondering what is she going to do next. Did you see that 4X400 comeback win?? People were losing their minds. She either obliterates the field or wins dramatically at the tape. And I think she knows what shes doing. You gotta love the confidence. Track needs more Ali Ince's.

I. Rex wrote:

4:40 in the 16 and a "casual" 2:07 win in the 800 to take state titles in both. This kid is just pure excitement. Beating elite level juniors and seniors in Virginia Beach as a complete unknown, taking Chloe Foerster at the tape, taking Roisin Willis at the tape! Its like every time she toes the line you are wondering what is she going to do next. Did you see that 4X400 comeback win?? People were losing their minds. She either obliterates the field or wins dramatically at the tape. And I think she knows what shes doing. You gotta love the confidence. Track needs more Ali Ince's.

What a triple! That 4x4 sounded epic. Walking down yet another competition to the line. She has the killer instinct that elites require. I can't wait for her rematch against Roisin, and with Whittaker in the bargain!

It is so ironically hilarious that her singlet says "Normal"...for one of the greatest talents ever to emerge in the scene.

kick of the week

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A star on the rise wrote:

I can't wait for her rematch against Roisin, and with Whittaker in the bargain!

So the line up shows Willis in the 4 only and Ince in the 8 only. A little disappointing if true. Would love to get a rematch. Although shell have here hands full with Whittaker and Chloe Foerster looking for revenge herself. Can she continue her high school career unbeaten streak?

Willis has risen to a different level. You are silly to think it would be close.

rexman wrote:

Willis has risen to a different level. You are silly to think it would be close.

eh... we havent even seen her ceiling yet because she has yet to lose. So we dont really know how fast she can go. She beats all comers generally by sitting and kicking which is a sign she may have more to give. Maybe 204 is her max but who knows. All I know is if she beats Whittaker she will have gone 2-0 against the Big Three. And thats saying something considering those three are three of the fastest girls to ever run the half in high school history. Not gonna get ahead of myself though. Whittaker will be a big challenge if shes running well. And anyway Ince has three full years to prove herself.

I. Rex wrote:

rexman wrote:

Willis has risen to a different level. You are silly to think it would be close.

eh... we havent even seen her ceiling yet because she has yet to lose. So we dont really know how fast she can go. She beats all comers generally by sitting and kicking which is a sign she may have more to give. Maybe 204 is her max but who knows. All I know is if she beats Whittaker she will have gone 2-0 against the Big Three. And thats saying something considering those three are three of the fastest girls to ever run the half in high school history. Not gonna get ahead of myself though. Whittaker will be a big challenge if shes running well. And anyway Ince has three full years to prove herself.

Exactly.

2:03.98 to easily win Brooks PR. Second only to Mary Decker's 2:02.43 (U.S. v. USSR meet win)freshman class record. What a great year, undefeated record!

2:05.42 gun-to-tape national-leading time at Arcadia, winning easily.

was so glad to see her finally blast one out this season. I feel like she regressed a little after such an amazing freshman year. but she looked good at Arcadia for sure. Lets see if she can keep working that time down. she was truly the most exciting thing out there last year. was more than just the fast times but how she won.

At Arcadia she has a scary collision at the start and the race was called back. I think she is in at least 2:03 shape in better race conditions. She might sneak back up on Willis and Gorarrian later this season. SUCH an exciting racer!

I watched that race, she looked great. I watched her basketball highlights during the winter and she wore a tensor band on her right knee most of he season, maybe she had a mild knee injury. I became a fan after watching her get pushed in the 800 m race in Virginia Beach and came back and smoked everyone.

Great run at Brooks PR for a second 800 title there in two years. Got a little revenge on Morgan Monesmith who kicked past her at the SPIRE meet earlier in the year. Held her off this time. But I feel like her sophomore year was a lot more erratic than her freshman year. She had some really crazy time swings and didnt seem to be enthusiastic about running anything over 800 meters this year. not sure why. still, finishing with the number 4 time in the country, a state title again and a Brooks PR crown again is probably about what we would have expected from her coming into the season. so probably just fine.

I agree with your assessment. She looked solid yesterday, but hasn't closed the gap with the Big Three girls, all of whom are jr/srs. I never blame a good 800 runner for not wanting to move up to the mile :) She did drop a full second in the 400 (to 55.25), which is good.

For sure. And she says shes running the half at Nike on Sunday and wants to get her SB there.

Waiting for Ali to get down to 2:02

Of all the Athletes I saw at Brooks PR, the two that were most naturally and structurally built for running were Ali and Colin. Very different than all the others, in a good way. They would fit right in in Iten.