Agree. How often do we see Abdi and his 2:08 listed near the top.
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Aussiestatman wrote:
Recency Bias wrote:
Can someone go through and put pb’s over the last 2 years?
it is ridiculous to have pb’s that are over a decade ago. That is not an exaggeration.
Fastest 8 all had recent pb’s
Not all of the listed PBs are correct either. 2 examples I spotted who have faster PBs than what are listed: Esther Atkins has run 2:33 and Laurie Knowles has run 2:37
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rojo wrote:
Does the title of 'fastest marathon field in history' need to go to Boston? The stats say yes.*
*subject to change once London's field comes out
As mentioned with an asterisk, London could have the ultimate 7 way super field. Imagine Assefa v Kosgei v Yehualaw v Ruth C v Peres v Ayana v Gidey in her second attempt.
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I'm calling Beriso not making the start line when she is eventually popped for her ridiculous Valencia PR
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Masters...
Edna v Sara
how badly will Ms Kiplagat crush the +40 crowd?
will Ms Hall 1) DNS, 2) DNF, 3) under DK's 2:27
who else is a player for top 3?
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Where are the oddsmakers? wrote:
A little early for predictions, but I'm wondering what everybody thinks. For the podium, of course, but also how some of the next tier - those very unlikely to win - will do. Who will surprise, which is to say, someone many would put in that second category but you think will be in contention?
True, it's probably a little early. It seems we need to wait a year or two to see who makes it out of drug testing before we know who the real winner is.
Just a little joke.
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Anne Marie-Blaney and Olivia Pratt of Hanson's should be able to obliterate their 2:34 PRs.
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I only miss a very good Japanese runner.
There are a few 2:20 - 2:21 runners from Japan.
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How come no one gets bib #31?
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Looks like they allowed a Russian in filled after explicitly stating they would not offer a spot to Belarusian or Russian athletes.13
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*the field
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As the guy who wrote the book on Boston Marathon history the big factor of weather comes down to this formula, one in ten years are very fast, cool with a big tailwind while one in ten are horribly slow, hot, humid, or against a headwind during an ocean storm. The other eight are in-between.
Tom
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GPS wrote:
Looks like they allowed a Russian in filled after explicitly stating they would not offer a spot to Belarusian or Russian athletes.Looks like she is attached to the Jane’s and living in SoCal. Within guidelines.
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Jim Bob Billy Ray wrote:
Aussiestatman wrote:
Fastest 8 all had recent pb’s
Not all of the listed PBs are correct either. 2 examples I spotted who have faster PBs than what are listed: Esther Atkins has run 2:33 and Laurie Knowles has run 2:37
Most likely they were not recruited directly by BAA but had to go through the registration procedure themselves (applies for elite development / master). As for every other applicant you can only enter times achieved within the qualifying window. Too lazy to validate this for the two mentioned.
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With this much talent it's going to be a group of women in contention late in the race. Because it's going to be a very strategic race. If Desi Linden took racing marathons seriously she would do well in a strategic race again. But I've seen her race to the lead to encourage honest pace way too early in the marathon too many times. While the pack sits back letting her roast herself. So I think Sara Hall will post the highest finish for an American this round. And I'm guessing on Salpeter for the overall win. This field is tough to choose.
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Top 40 wrote:
Masters...
Edna v Sara
how badly will Ms Kiplagat crush the +40 crowd?
will Ms Hall 1) DNS, 2) DNF, 3) under DK's 2:27
who else is a player for top 3?
I think when Kipchoge turns 40 he’ll run to establish the new Masters marathon record as well…. It’ll be fun to see more coverage of Masters accomplishments!
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Aussiestatman wrote:
rojo wrote:
Does the title of 'fastest marathon field in history' need to go to Boston? The stats say yes.*
*subject to change once London's field comes out
As mentioned with an asterisk, London could have the ultimate 7 way super field. Imagine Assefa v Kosgei v Yehualaw v Ruth C v Peres v Ayana v Gidey in her second attempt.
I am hoping tonight my time we may have the answer
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Hobby1jogger wrote:
With this much talent it's going to be a group of women in contention late in the race. Because it's going to be a very strategic race. If Desi Linden took racing marathons seriously she would do well in a strategic race again. But I've seen her race to the lead to encourage honest pace way too early in the marathon too many times. While the pack sits back letting her roast herself. So I think Sara Hall will post the highest finish for an American this round. And I'm guessing on Salpeter for the overall win. This field is tough to choose.
I always thought Des was a smart racer; this indicates otherwise? Or am I missing something. She won Boston in crap conditions in '18.
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Podcast in 2021 wrote:
- 1 Amane Beriso Ethiopia 2:14:58 (NR)
- 2 Sheila Chepkirui Kenya 2:17:29
- 3 Joyciline Jepkosgei Kenya 2:17:43
- 4 Lonah Salpeter Israel 2:17:45
- 5 Angela Tanui Kenya 2:17:57
- 6 Fancy Chemutai Kenya 2:18:11
- 7 Gotytom Gebreslase Ethiopia 2:18:11
- 8 Hiwot Gebremaryam Ethiopia 2:19:10
- 9 Edna Kiplagat^* Kenya 2:19:50
- 10 Celestine Chepchirchir Kenya 2:20:10
- 11 Maurine Chepkemoi Kenya 2:20:18
- 12 Mary Ngugi Kenya 2:20:22
- 13 Nazret Weldu Gebrehiwet Eritrea 2:20:29 (NR)
- 14 Sara Hall* USA 2:20:32
- 15 Ababel Yeshaneh Ethiopia 2:20:51
- 16 Vibian Chepkirui Kenya 2:20:59
- 17 Atsede Baysa^ Ethiopia 2:22:03
- 18 Desiree Linden^ USA 2:22:38
- 19 Viola Cheptoo Kenya 2:22:44 aka Viola Lagat
- 20 Nienke Brinkman Netherlands 2:22:51 (NR)
- 21 Emma Bates USA 2:23:18
- 22 Sharon Lokedi Kenya 2:23:23
- 23 Dakotah Lindwurm USA 2:25:01
- 24 Jessica Stenson Australia 2:25:15
- 25 Laura Thweatt USA 2:25:38
- 26 Nell Rojas USA 2:25:57
- 27 Annie Frisbie USA 2:26:18
- 28 Sara Vaughn USA 2:26:23
- 29 Haruka Yamaguchi Japan 2:26:35
- 30 Aliphine Tuliamuk USA 2:26:50 31 Maggie Montoya USA 2:28:07
- 32 Hanna Lindholm* Sweden 2:28:59
- 33 Maegan Krifchin USA 2:29:12
- 34 Militsa Mircheva Bulgaria 2:29:23 (NR)
- 35 Jane Bareikis USA 2:30:04
- 36 Sydney Devore USA 2:31:07
- 37 Annmarie Tuxbury USA 2:31:31
- 38 Kaitlin Goodman USA 2:32:08
- 39 Kodi Kleven USA 2:32:45
- 40 Jess Watychowicz USA 2:33:09
- 41 Briana Boehmer* USA 2:33:20
- 42 Nina Zarina Russia 2:33:22
- 43 Jesse Cardin USA 2:33:34
- 44 Savannah Berry USA 2:33:42
- 45 Olivia Pratt USA 2:34:22
- 46 Anne-Marie Blaney USA 2:34:38
- 47 Mckale Montgomery USA 2:35:01
- 48 Liza Howard Canada 2:35:29
- 49 Esther Atkins USA 2:36:32
- 50 Sylvia Bedford USA 2:36:32
- 51 English Jackson Tomlinson USA 2:36:51
- 52 Aisling Cuffe USA 2:37:23
- 53 Rachel Coogan USA 2:37:40
- 54 Claire McCarthy* Ireland 2:38:26
- 55 Ann Centner USA 2:38:30
- 56 Tennille Ellis Australia 2:39:08
- 57 April Lund* USA 2:39:23
- 58 Carmen Hussar* Canada 2:39:51
- 59 Gina Rouse* USA 2:41:19
- 60 Natasha Bliss* USA 2:43:28
- 61 Julie Lajeunesse* Canada 2:44:49
- 62 Laurie Knowles* USA 2:44:53
- 63 Jennifer Hughes* USA 2:45:19
- 64 Jenny Hitchings* USA 2:45:32
- 65 Hilary Corno* USA 2:45:34
- 66 Rebecca Brown* Australia 2:45:43
- 67 Erika Kemp USA Debut
- 68 Danielle Moreno USA Debut
- 69 Maria Coffin USA Debut
A Conversation With One Of The World's Top Marathoners: Emma Bates
The Running Effect Podcast
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Emma is an incredibly accomplished marathoner who has competed at the highest of stages. Emma grew up in Minnesota, where she consistently performed at the highest level in her state. She then took her talents (or rather work ethic) to Boise State University, where she won the 2014 NCAA 10k Championship Race and was a 12x All-American. Emma Bates currently competes for Asics and is a member of Team BOSS based in Boulder, Colorado. Since moving up to the marathon, Emma has consistently been one of the best in the world. In 2021, Emma placed second at the renowned Chicago Marathon. Last year Emma placed 7th at the 2022 Eugene World Champions in a personal best time of 2:23:18 (5:27 pace). Needless to say, Emma is at the forefront of US Women's Distance Running.
In this conversation, Emma takes us through her preparation leading into the 2023 Boston Marathon, including a mind-boggling long run, how she works on the mental side of the sport, dealing with setbacks and comparison, giving advice to high school Emma, what it's like being coached by Joe Bosshard and being a member of Team BOSS, what she wants to be remembered for, and so much more!
I loved this conversation with Emma. Emma is an incredibly joyful spirit and wise demeanor that made this conversation extra thoughtful. I'm confident you'll walk away from this conversation a little more inspired to go after whatever you're striving for in life.
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Gucci wrote:
Great fields.
I'd bet Salpeter will be back with a vengance after second at NYC. Yeshaneh and Ngugi have the Boston experience though and have to be favored. Lokedi showed strength with her NYC win. Beriso obviously has the fastest PR, but that doesn't always equate to a good Boston .
Overall should be a really exciting race.
Haven’t seen a thread about this, so let’s use this one. Sheila is not here, running London
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