The TEN - Alicia Monson wants way more than the American record. Wavelight to be set at 29:37 pace

rojo wrote:

Announcer is proud for Fisher who is high fiving the crowd. Not me. Of course, he pounded those guys. He did no work and has a 26:33 pb.

I sure hope everyone in the lead pack got the time otherwise I'm blaming Grant.

Grijalva didn't get it. Dude really helped out.

Now I'll give Grant props. HIs post-race interview was right on the money.

"It was the perfect race setup and a lot of guys did a lot of work, not including myself so I really appreciate them.."

He also said name of game was to get the standard and he got it

"I think anybody in this race would rather get 15th place and run 2659 than win and 2701. So getting the time that's the game right now."

"This was a key step to get to Paris. I needed this in my pocket. So good to have it you know done nowI'll focus on the Trials."

As for where we can find Grant, he'll be at the N and Out burger joint later tonight.

High hopes wrote:

Blank231 wrote:

That is so smart that Keith qualified via XC. Would she get to go though? Not sure what their selection process is for 10k. I thought UKA was denying runners based on not having the standard.

That's a difficult question. UKA plays fast and loose with its selection criteria. If she ran sub 31 at The Ten, then they could choose to send her as it would represent a development opportunity for a young talent. And it wouldn't be beyond the realms of imagination to think she could get top-8 since often, the Kenyan and Ethiopian runners just jog it home if they know they can't medal. Jess Warner-Judd ended up 8th in Budapest but certainly didn't go into the race as a top-10 seed.

On Keith's side is that there are unlikely to be more than three women that qualify (McColgan has the standard, Judd will probably get it, and Keith is qualified via XC rankings). So if they do send her, they aren't denying a place to another qualified athlete. And UKA has previously favoured sending younger athletes with some promise e.g. selecting Issy Boffey ahead of Alex Bell in the 800 last year.

fada tyme wrote:

rojo wrote:

Announcer is proud for Fisher who is high fiving the crowd. Not me. Of course, he pounded those guys. He did no work and has a 26:33 pb.

I sure hope everyone in the lead pack got the time otherwise I'm blaming Grant.

Grijalva didn't get it. Dude really helped out.

Now I'll give Grant props. HIs post-race interview was right on the money.

"It was the perfect race setup and a lot of guys did a lot of work, not including myself so I really appreciate them.."

He also said name of game was to get the standard and he got it

"I think anybody in this race would rather get 15th place and run 2659 than win and 2701. So getting the time that's the game right now."

"This was a key step to get to Paris. I needed this in my pocket. So good to have it you know done nowI'll focus on the Trials."

As for where we can find Grant, he'll be at the N and Out burger joint later tonight.

Dude. Please. If you're going to whine at least whine in the right thread. I'm amazed you actually were involved in this sport at one time.