I just read an article on Runner's World about how Deena Kastor's AR has stood for 15 years. I about fell out my chair when I read this:
RW wrote:
Hall, 38, has publicly declared her intention to go for the record again on October 10 at the Chicago Marathon. While many believe the odds are in her favor, should the weather gods smile on the Windy City, it’s worth asking: Why has it taken this long?
What? I don't know of anyone who thinks the odds are in her favor. Yes, there are many who think she has a very small chance to break the record but odds in her favor means more than 50%, which isn't close to true in my opinion.
If i had a sport's betting license, I'd be happy to be the house and take bets a 10/1 odds where I say she doesn't do it.
What about you?
https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a37792757/womens-marathon-american-record/