Favorite Thing About US Marathon Trials

Mr. 5k Guy wrote:

My favorite thing about the recent US marathon trials is that now we can clearly say who the best marathoner in the country is. No if ands or buts. A year ago all were given a date, course and location to prepare for. The field was the greatest assembly of US marathoners ever. Ryan Hall ran away from everyone by over 2 minutes. He has left no doubt he is currently the best US marathoner.

And what is even better his time and the way he did it (1:06:17/1:02:45) on that hilly course is one of the best marathon performances of the year in any country. He will be ranked in the top 10 in the world this year at the marathon distance. Maybe top 5.

What's even better is that his wife is smoking hot!

Mr. 5k Guy wrote:

My favorite thing about the recent US marathon trials is that now we can clearly say who the best marathoner in the country is. No if ands or buts. A year ago all were given a date, course and location to prepare for. The field was the greatest assembly of US marathoners ever. Ryan Hall ran away from everyone by over 2 minutes. He has left no doubt he is currently the best US marathoner.

And what is even better his time and the way he did it (1:06:17/1:02:45) on that hilly course is one of the best marathon performances of the year in any country. He will be ranked in the top 10 in the world this year at the marathon distance. Maybe top 5.

I'll agree with this. Pretty exciting day for American distance running. Hall gets most of the credit, but a solid second place finish for Ritz is great too.

One of my favorite things about the trials was seeing hundreds of people running up the middle of 7th Avenue as the sun was just starting to brighten the morning sky. We had all watched the start, then hoofed over to 7th Ave to watch the runners go by, then we had to run up to the park to get ready to see them again. Since the road was closed, many just ran up the middle of the street. Good fun. Great race.

My favorite thing WAS Dan Browne running awesome up until the cramp. He just ran a gutsy race not letting that lead pack go without him early on and hanging on until Hall took off. He still hung tough with Meb and passed him and looked great. Sad ending for him.

seeing 4 Sell fans exposing their hot bods

Which one were you?

mcgato wrote:

One of my favorite things about the trials was seeing hundreds of people running up the middle of 7th Avenue as the sun was just starting to brighten the morning sky. We had all watched the start, then hoofed over to 7th Ave to watch the runners go by, then we had to run up to the park to get ready to see them again. Since the road was closed, many just ran up the middle of the street. Good fun. Great race.

Yes that was great. Then I ran to the 72nd Traverse which was a good view spot the first time they went through.

any pics?