KK's form was in question early this spring if I recall, after a few "lack luster" performances....and then came London. He'll be in the mix! Also, he has consistantly shown the ablility to close hard. Don't count Catherine out.
KK 2:05:55
Ndereba 2:17:58
misscleo has 3 Americans in the top 3, is that optimistic or what?
The weather is going to suck this year. It has been perfect too many years in a row.
Men
1. Tergat
2. KK
Culpepper 2:12
Women
1. Paula
Deena 2:28
Rhines 2:34
1.. ndereba
2.. another african or asian
1.. tergat
2.. khalid k.
tergat 2:03:54 !!!!
paula 2:18:00
isnt rosario that guy who ran at truman state last year and ran 25:00 this weekend?
This is his city, his race:
1. KK 2:06:00
2. Tergat 2:06:30
...
5. Culpepper 2:09:00
1. Radcliffe 2:20 (sorry, maybe next time)
Alan
I'm not betting against Khalid in Chicago, I'm just saying it doesn't seem like he is in top shape at the moment. I'm a huge Khalid fan (I have 5 photos of Khalid in my cubicle, 3 are signed), I'd love to see him win his 4th Chicago.
I wasn't questioning his performance in early spring, I was confident he'd do damage in London. I just don't have the same feeling about this race. I hope I'm wrong.
I'm still sticking to my Paula prediction... out fast, pukes out, passed by Ndereba NLT 23.
There are other important quests for Paula Radcliffe in this race besides a world record. Even something around 2:20 or 2:21, combined with her fast time in London and her 30:01 for 10,000 at the Euros, could win her the overall "Track & Field News" Athlete of the year honors over Marion Jones of Ana Guevara.
With her proven ability over the distance, and speed which is VERY superior to Nderbera's, Radcliffe ought to figure out a way to win in Chicago.
Paula Radcliffe is definetly one of the women up for Track and Field New AOY; however, it is not Marion Jones she
have worry about! The world have been centering on Paula's
OUTSTANDING display of distance running and pondering about
her Chicago run Oct 13. All the mean while Catherine Ndereba have been improving her fitness as was evident by
Falmouth, Phildelphia 1/2 Mar, and Crim 10. She have not
been posting World Best; however, she have been came close or lowered her Personnal Best in those races-which should indicate she is ready for another 2:18 or faster. The Chicago Marathon will be an exciting RACE between Catherine and Paula.
Vipam
I like Miss Cleo's Men up through the top 8, and LARUNNERS whole womens predictions. They both look pretty solid to me.
yeah, that's the same guy. rumor has it he's in such good shape that he went out and moon-walked the whole first mile in 4:36 with lincoln of arkansas! look out kk and tergat!