standard for what? he's not an american citizen, and if he went back to the sudan he'd be killed. he has no country to run for.
and who the hell cares if he's sore for a month afterward?(obviously you've never done serious marathon training or you'd know that he's not going to be wrecked for "1-2 months"). what's he going to save himself for? he's got no more eligibility left!
lol... "optimal preparation" ... maybe he should have called "tinman" to advise him on this one. is that what you're recommending?
the guy works for his tuition. he's never not worked since he's been here. the money was a real factor in his decision to race.
good god, the smallness of the pricks on some of you jackoffs is startling.