it will be fun to watch
Hall may want to run 1:04 for half,
but unbeknownst to you and me there is probably some kid in the field that says this is my chance for fame, glory and maybe a few seconds on national television.
You may see virtual unknowns running some insane 4:45, 4:50 early miles which will really string things out.
If Rupp wants to work as a pacer, he may find himself pacing a second or third group and be nowhere near the lead.
It will be fun to see how many press trucks, video cameraman motorcycles and bicycle escorts will be out there to try and keep track of everyone.
50 guys will go under 1:05:00 and then watch how many will drop, disappear or fade away between 13 miles and 30K.
There may be a lone wolf that will run a crazy first few miles, another that can last through 10K, someone else will take over at ten miles and then finally things will start to sort out past halfway, but there will be lots of variety and lots for NBC to cover and that doesn't take a "Trails" insider to see.