Come from behind tactics are one thing, being out of contact with the whole race is another. If shes not a front runner that's fine, but there's a huge difference btw being 20+ meters back vs. 5-10 meters back. She also needs to recognize when the race is out fast it warrants staying back, but when it's out slower she needs to keep contact because everyone's kick will be better.
If she runs from behind to take the pressure of herself early, it seems she ends up putting more pressure on the last 200m then is needed. Running from that far behind leaves few options. Fans are going to go crazy when it works (Pre Classic) and say it was a genius strategy, or they'll rip it apart when it doesn't ('09 Nationals) and say she needs to keep in contact. Again, it seems in the end this creates the pressure she may be trying to get away from.
Within this come-from-behind strategy lies the chance to be world class. She has an unbelievable kick, one that could win a race at any time. If she just closes that early gap by a few meters, her last 200m would be even more impressive.
She has the physical tools to get there, a few more seasons of international caliber races and she could be scary good.
Coach Brock is a great coach, she'll always be ready to run fast with him doing the programming. It's great to see someone proving you can get it done without Eugene or Nike money, just a good coach and track to workout on.