Katelyn Tuohy - East Prelims Thread

hammers wrote:

i slowed it to .25 speed for just this issue - the camerawork is so bad about showing the finishes of these races - when they cut to the shot of tuohy and valby post-finish line, valby's hand was falling away from tuohy's, and it looked like tuohy must have reached her hand out to valby as well - however brief the touch - it just wasn't caught on camera. i think i have watched every race between these two by now and have never seen the slightest hint of poor sportspersonship. they both are typically giving their absolute ALL and finish within seconds of each other - they are completely shot and tuohy typically turns around to see watch her team mates finish. THIS IS ALL PHAKE DRAMA ABOUT NOTHING.

gorun wrote:

Better yet, what the heck happened to bush?!

Blank231 wrote:

Troll patrol wrote:

I guess because pro athletes were in the Sound Running race. But yet her indoor times run against pros counted. I’m so confused.

Some meets (like sound running) don't meet all requirements to be an NCAA meet so the times don't count for nationals qualification. I think with sound running it was because they didn't have enough events or something like that.

Sound running times do count for USATF, world athletics events, records etc.

astro wrote:

It will be interesting. The 1500 because anything can happen and the 5000m because KT is doubling, opening up the race. Otherwise she would be almost 20 seconds faster than her closest competition.

good luck with that one wrote:

Hay’s already in the barn, buddy, but if she is so inclined, good luck.

RunForLife2 wrote:

astro wrote:

It will be interesting. The 1500 because anything can happen and the 5000m because KT is doubling, opening up the race. Otherwise she would be almost 20 seconds faster than her closest competition.

It will take a sub 4:10 in the 15 and sub 5:20 in the 5 to win. If Tuohy tries to PB in the 15 she will risk the 5 and there are plenty nipping at her heels.

CalicoCat wrote:

shannon flockhart has looked really good lately, not sure if she's been mentioned in this thread since i haven't read it all but i would be unsurprised if she won the 1500m

good luck with that one wrote:

Do you run?

Blank231 wrote:

CalicoCat wrote:

shannon flockhart has looked really good lately, not sure if she's been mentioned in this thread since i haven't read it all but i would be unsurprised if she won the 1500m

Yeah she had a very fast (maybe the fastest?) closing 200m in the quarterfinals, about 30s. She and Howell both look really good. Howell has also run 2:02 twice this season.

RunForLife2 wrote:

A number of runners are peaking at just the right time. A bit surprised so many are 15 specialists.

Blank231 wrote:

RunForLife2 wrote:

It will take a sub 4:10 in the 15 and sub 5:20 in the 5 to win. If Tuohy tries to PB in the 15 she will risk the 5 and there are plenty nipping at her heels.

It makes no sense to do the double at all unless she leaves everything on the track in the 1500m. She won't win otherwise. The 5k needs to be the 2nd priority.

Simone Plourde ran 4:08 PR at west region and then came back and ran 15:35 looking completely fine, and she is doing the same double (So are Ramsden and Maatoug). Granted Plourde is a little older and goes to school at altitude. But, I think Tuohy will be fine.

RunForLife2 wrote:

astro wrote:

It will be interesting. The 1500 because anything can happen and the 5000m because KT is doubling, opening up the race. Otherwise she would be almost 20 seconds faster than her closest competition.

It will take a sub 4:10 in the 15 and sub 5:20 in the 5 to win. If Tuohy tries to PB in the 15 she will risk the 5 and there are plenty nipping at her heels. With only roughly 90 minutes of recovery she can’t give the 5 the attention more likely necessary to assure a win. She needs an extraordinary workout regimen to prepare properly…maybe her friends in Boulder or Flagstaff can help out by hosting her at altitude with a rigorous pro prep program. I doubt this is happening but I wish this would be possible. This effort deserves the best preparation.

Blank231 wrote:

RunForLife2 wrote:

A number of runners are peaking at just the right time. A bit surprised so many are 15 specialists.

I can't quite recall seeing a field this deep on the women's side. Someone correct me if that is not true.