I've been getting the sense on this board that people think the field at NYC this coming Sunday sucks compared to that at Chicago, etc. While they may never again get the top 3 or 4 runners in the world, I do think that potentially the races may be a lot more competitive, especially for the women. Will any man run 2:05 at NY, or a woman a 2:17? Probably never...BUT, as a race between individuals, this coming Sunday could still be a great race. Thoughts? Predictions?
I think NYC has a solid field. Obviously not the REALLY big guns up front like Chicago had, but some very good performers. It should be a good competition, and I find some of the debut matchups very interesting. I'm picking Baldini to revive the italian tradition of the 80s and win it. I'm also picking Carroll and Schiebler to run top seven. I don't think Meb will be in that group.
Meb wouldn't be debuting in NY if he didn't feel he was ready. He hasn't been racing much (any races?)since this summer. I would look for a great 1st marathon from him. At least sub 2:11, and probably sub 2:10 wherever that will put him in the field. He is a very disciplined racer and will go on his own planned pace regardless of how fast the field goes through the first 20mi.
Women's field is just plain sick. Remember that altho it's missing the 3 uberchicks (PR, CN, NT), Okayo whupped CN's butt last time out.
Men's field...Baldini's going good ... I keep waiting for NYCM regular Japhet Kosgei to slam back into form at NYC.
Will probably still wait.
As a member of the fan club I would think that you might remember his 5k at the World Cup.
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