First white runner to break 2:04 on the Marathon ?

The shoes aren't worth 4 minutes.

Fisher has made considerable change to his training and coaching structure. It wouldn’t surprise that he also makes change to his racing structure.

This year is an Olympic year, his focus is on that. As is anyone who has a legitimate shot at medaling.

After which time, given he doesn’t have his old coach, road championships in the US and even cross country (which he has said many times he enjoys) might intrigue him.

Realistically he could right now break road records up to and including the half marathon. The marathon is a different matter and would require different preparation. I wouldn’t count his ability out to run a sub 2:04 marathon but he may just say nah to that distance, hold every US record from 3k up to the half, have some Olympic and World medals and move on to the business world.

Not sure why the previous poster got downvoted so much for suggesting Jakob. Should he choose to run one in the next 5-10 years he is the obvious answer. I do think Fisher is capable too.

He had the Credentials to do it AT HIS BEST, He still might have A Personal Best in him, I Believe His Potential to run 2:03 has passed.

It will for sure someone Capable of running a 27:20 MINIMUM, most likely someone who can run UNDER 27 Minutes Jakob Ingebrigsten has said he wants World Records up to the Marathon so he is a Wild Card (I Think He will run 2:01-2:03 but now WR, Almgren is another N. Young Could, Whoever it is and IT WILL HAPPEN at Some Point, but probably not in the Next 7 Years in my opinion (And as you know I absolutely can be Wrong as it is hard to predict especially when it has not happened yet. I Stole that from Yogi Berra LOL

No one has mentioned Jimmy Gressier, but he might (not certain) be in the conversation for a sub 2:04:00, in a few years from now.

The Frenchman's capacity for a high pain threshold is a factor in his favour.

The reservation I have is that his technique isn't the most economical .. yet....somewhat atypical.

The fact that he can run 59:50/3:34.00 within a few months shows great versatility and range.

That's a good shout. I don't put too much stock in running form as I've seen so many top marathoners with poor technique. Gressier is a lot more talented than Cairess so with the right training, I think 2:05 is certainly possible for him. Then, who knows? But will he want to commit to the marathon? He has guaranteed olympic places on the track for France. The marathon team is a bit more competitive.

Dammit, I came here to post that, but you beat me to it.

But first, he has to move up to the 800 and challenge Rudisha's record. And give up the long jump for the Triple Jump.

Narve Nordas.

The engine and the mileage are there.