The discretionary pick allows Kerr to basically dare the selectors to pick someone less credentialed I see? Interesting dynamic there with 3 guys who will likely be in sub-3:33 shape and 3rd place is no good. Muir in 1500 I’m assuming, it’s the one thing I’m not seeing mentioned.
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Sadly, there's only two races that are interesting: both 800s. If Burgin runs the men's race might be worth watching. The women's race is better with a few women around that 1:58-2:00 range. Even the men's 1500 is less sintering without Kerr and Heyward though I guess it's interesting who finishes 2nd behind Gourley.
The 5000 and steeples are likely to be sub-mediocre unless either Hicks or Cairess try something that they haven't done before.
It's actually quite a depressing British champs for a distance fan.
Also: Kerr should be picked. The selection criteria allows selectors to give priority to medallists from Tokyo and Eugene
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Sadly, there's only two races that are interesting: both 800s. If Burgin runs the men's race might be worth watching. The women's race is better with a few women around that 1:58-2:00 range. Even the men's 1500 is less sintering without Kerr and Heyward though I guess it's interesting who finishes 2nd behind Gourley.
The 5000 and steeples are likely to be sub-mediocre unless either Hicks or Cairess try something that they haven't done before.
It's actually quite a depressing British champs for a distance fan.
Also: Kerr should be picked. The selection criteria allows selectors to give priority to medallists from Tokyo and Eugene
Fair enough. I think the last DL race in Lausanne was almost like a quasi-selection race initially though there were withdrawals and a couple guys missing. Yes the 800s look good. Kerr should definitely be picked, it’s just interesting you can skip your main event. Depends on the country, how the discretionary powers are used.
I agree the 1500 is less exciting without Kerr and Heyward but I think 4 top guys for 2 spots can still be good with Gourley the favourite then George Mills(3:33 SBx2), Matt Stonier(3:32 PB/ 3:33 SB) and Elliot Giles (recent 3:31 PB)
Looks like Giles isn't racing the 800 so fully focussed on this one.
Sadly, there's only two races that are interesting: both 800s. If Burgin runs the men's race might be worth watching. The women's race is better with a few women around that 1:58-2:00 range. Even the men's 1500 is less sintering without Kerr and Heyward though I guess it's interesting who finishes 2nd behind Gourley.
The 5000 and steeples are likely to be sub-mediocre unless either Hicks or Cairess try something that they haven't done before.
It's actually quite a depressing British champs for a distance fan.
Also: Kerr should be picked. The selection criteria allows selectors to give priority to medallists from Tokyo and Eugene
Fair enough. I think the last DL race in Lausanne was almost like a quasi-selection race initially though there were withdrawals and a couple guys missing. Yes the 800s look good. Kerr should definitely be picked, it’s just interesting you can skip your main event. Depends on the country, how the discretionary powers are used.
The discretion policy works well for smaller countries. The UK lacks depth so leaving a medal contender off a team because they have a poor British Champs really hurts. By comparison, the US has serious depth in most events so the top-3 policy usually sees the best make the team. It works especially well in the sprints
Sadly, there's only two races that are interesting: both 800s. If Burgin runs the men's race might be worth watching. The women's race is better with a few women around that 1:58-2:00 range. Even the men's 1500 is less sintering without Kerr and Heyward though I guess it's interesting who finishes 2nd behind Gourley.
The 5000 and steeples are likely to be sub-mediocre unless either Hicks or Cairess try something that they haven't done before.
It's actually quite a depressing British champs for a distance fan.
Also: Kerr should be picked. The selection criteria allows selectors to give priority to medallists from Tokyo and Eugene
Is Butchart injured? He ran well in his park run "world record" 2 weeks ago. He doesn't seem to do many races any more.
Does anybody know what Heyward's injury problem is?
It's not as exciting as previous years with Kerr VS Wightman, but it will still be fascinating and highly contested. Giles could certainly give Gourely a run for his money, and I wouldn't be that surprised if Mills got the better of both of them. And of course, if Stonier could get back to last year's form, he would certainly be in the mix.
Max looked ok, a bit blowy with 150 to go but the fact he was on the start line is the biggest win.
Hussey looked very much in control as did Rowden. If Max toes the line in the final (fingers crossed) then it’s very likely to be a swift first lap and hopefully they’ll push each other to 1:44:70 and under. Although as it’s Manchester, it will be cats and dogs.
