I told you she was past time for retirement. Her 33:35 for the 10k is a 2:37:34 marathon equivalent. Molly is running slower and slower and shorter and shorter races as time goes on after getting denied "TUEs" by the USADA and WADA.
In general she hasn't been a super star year in and year out, she just had a really really good stretch from February 2020 through November of 2021. Her running a 33 minute 10k (or high 32 track 10,000m) has been a pretty typical race from her most years. After college from summer 2016 to 2020 olympic trials her best thing was probably a 32:24 track 10,000m to get 8th at the 2018 US championships. That's right, her best race out of her first four years as a pro runner was running 32:24 to be 8th at the USATF championships in a year that there was no world team so the track 10,000m was a little weaker. It was insane that she made the olympic team and even more insane that she won a medal (neither race was a flashy time), she is now closer to her normal performances over the years. Her marathon PR out of 5 marathons is 'only' 2:24:42, probably the slowest marathon PR by far of anyone who has an olympic medal in the past few decades in the marathon, there are a number of women with a faster marathon time that people don't hold as highly as Molly in their minds.
In general she hasn't been a super star year in and year out, she just had a really really good stretch from February 2020 through November of 2021. Her running a 33 minute 10k (or high 32 track 10,000m) has been a pretty typical race from her most years. After college from summer 2016 to 2020 olympic trials her best thing was probably a 32:24 track 10,000m to get 8th at the 2018 US championships. That's right, her best race out of her first four years as a pro runner was running 32:24 to be 8th at the USATF championships in a year that there was no world team so the track 10,000m was a little weaker. It was insane that she made the olympic team and even more insane that she won a medal (neither race was a flashy time), she is now closer to her normal performances over the years. Her marathon PR out of 5 marathons is 'only' 2:24:42, probably the slowest marathon PR by far of anyone who has an olympic medal in the past few decades in the marathon, there are a number of women with a faster marathon time that people don't hold as highly as Molly in their minds.
Yes a short drug aided high-time. Now that she is clean because tue was denied the true potential shines through
In general she hasn't been a super star year in and year out, she just had a really really good stretch from February 2020 through November of 2021. Her running a 33 minute 10k (or high 32 track 10,000m) has been a pretty typical race from her most years. After college from summer 2016 to 2020 olympic trials her best thing was probably a 32:24 track 10,000m to get 8th at the 2018 US championships. That's right, her best race out of her first four years as a pro runner was running 32:24 to be 8th at the USATF championships in a year that there was no world team so the track 10,000m was a little weaker. It was insane that she made the olympic team and even more insane that she won a medal (neither race was a flashy time), she is now closer to her normal performances over the years. Her marathon PR out of 5 marathons is 'only' 2:24:42, probably the slowest marathon PR by far of anyone who has an olympic medal in the past few decades in the marathon, there are a number of women with a faster marathon time that people don't hold as highly as Molly in their minds.
A "Superstar" does not have a marathon PR of about 2:25. That is sub-elite level. Very good but no way a "superstar."
In general she hasn't been a super star year in and year out, she just had a really really good stretch from February 2020 through November of 2021. Her running a 33 minute 10k (or high 32 track 10,000m) has been a pretty typical race from her most years. After college from summer 2016 to 2020 olympic trials her best thing was probably a 32:24 track 10,000m to get 8th at the 2018 US championships. That's right, her best race out of her first four years as a pro runner was running 32:24 to be 8th at the USATF championships in a year that there was no world team so the track 10,000m was a little weaker. It was insane that she made the olympic team and even more insane that she won a medal (neither race was a flashy time), she is now closer to her normal performances over the years. Her marathon PR out of 5 marathons is 'only' 2:24:42, probably the slowest marathon PR by far of anyone who has an olympic medal in the past few decades in the marathon, there are a number of women with a faster marathon time that people don't hold as highly as Molly in their minds.
A "Superstar" does not have a marathon PR of about 2:25. That is sub-elite level. Very good but no way a "superstar."
I’m not a fan of Molly. Or Centro really for that matter. But this line of thinking is so dumb, I had to respond. The woman has a bronze medal. She showed up for the big one.
Some people need the bright lights and big stage to perform. Are you gonna try to take away Centro’s gold medal because he never broke 3:30? How many big finals did he run well at?
Running humbles us all at some point. 99.9% of our humbling happens largely in private at a 4th of July 5K or similar….
Not a good result, but it was hot and humid in Boston this morning. 75 w/80% humidity is not going to lead to a good time; I'd guess worth 32:mid or so in ideal conditions.
It's pretty hot and humid over here with a high in the mid 80s. Looks like it was probably high 70s with humidity around 80% at the start. Considering her 10km best is 32:13, that time wouldn't be unexpected given the conditions. Looks like she tried to run at PB pace (16:32 5k) but slowed down a pinch after the turnaround at 5k.
Objectively, this result really isn't a surprise. Her PR going in was 18th fastest of entrants, and she finished 17th.
So, basically she finished 17th and likely received a participation ribbon or medal. Do most "superstars" get participation ribbons or medals? Aren't "superstars" setting records and not finishing behind 16 other women in not even a not very competitive race?
It's pretty hot and humid over here with a high in the mid 80s. Looks like it was probably high 70s with humidity around 80% at the start. Considering her 10km best is 32:13, that time wouldn't be unexpected given the conditions. Looks like she tried to run at PB pace (16:32 5k) but slowed down a pinch after the turnaround at 5k.
What a BS excuse. What happened to idolizing Molly with "she is great because she doesn't slow down in the heat like other runners in Tokyo"? This is what happens when she is off the PEDs.
Objectively, this result really isn't a surprise. Her PR going in was 18th fastest of entrants, and she finished 17th.
So, basically she finished 17th and likely received a participation ribbon or medal. Do most "superstars" get participation ribbons or medals? Aren't "superstars" setting records and not finishing behind 16 other women in not even a not very competitive race?
You seem really upset that she won an Olympic medal. Sorry for your loss :(