No, you're an absolute idiot. First, how much money do you think Carey has? Limitless cash? Wanjiru is taking up a huge part of his budget, and no one has London's money except London. Next, what about sponsor considerations? By Wanjiru running Chicago and Hall running New York, they're fulfilling an obligation in their contract to their sponsors, and still getting paid very good appearance fees. You still look at track and road racing with amateur eyes, and not as the business it is for these guys. If you're just running for pride, sure, take a swing at the top guy every time. But Hall is running to pay his mortgage and put money away for his post racing days. It's that simple.
ioipiip wrote:
ryan hall is an absolute idiot to not pursue running in the chicago marathon.
its okay, he'll lose to another african just like meb and ritz over the past 5 years at new york.