Thoughts? DNF? A standard?
Thoughts? DNF? A standard?
2h10'55! Go Rob!!
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Based on his half and reported workouts, he's probably right on the cusp.
I would guess somewhere around 2:12 fit. With the standard what it is, however, there's no way he's running 2:12. I'm sure Watson will go out aggressively and either get the standard or flop huge with a DNF or something high like 2:19ish.
Can't see him narrowly missing it. I wouldn't bet on him running the 2:11, but it's not an impossibility either. I give him a 1/4 chance and really hope he gets it.
Hope he gets on the team!
is dylan also running and attempting the A standard? he is in rotterdam
I really hope he does, but am afraid it's not quite on the cards. If unsuccessful, hopefully he sticks with it and maybe we'll see him in Rio.
I see on twitter Wykes is a go. He on the other hand I'd give a better than 50% chance if this rumoured wind isn't too bad.
I predict he goes in, gives it his best shot and, succeed or fail, walks away with no shame.
2:11 to 2:14
Really hoping for a good race, but don't see it unfortunately. A PB of 2:14-15 with the usual collapse at the finish, knowing he gave it his all.
Wykes has a better shot in my opinion. A solid race, he will cut it close with 2:11-12.
what will happen if both wykes and watson fail to meet the standard are they going to try to run the 10k or in watsons case the steeplechase?
Well Wykes hit it and Watson didn't.
I can't imagine Watson running more steeplechase. The difference in the two events is strong enough that I don't think he could expect to make any serious run at the steeple after this marathon build.
Went after it and came up short 2:13.35 being 64:40 at half but still a 3 minute pr. He was on pace through 35km then it hurt really bad. Dylan running 2:10.47 was exciting and hopefully in the next year or so we see a sub 2:10 marathon by a Canadian.
Obviously Dylan is happy, but I hope Rob is still happy with his progress. Yes, Rio is definitely realistic. I can see all 4 Canadians 2:10 or under by 2016.
Official results:
Wykes:
Watson:
analysis wrote:
I predict he goes in, gives it his best shot and, succeed or fail, walks away with no shame.
I was right. Good run, Rob.
analysis wrote:
analysis wrote:I predict he goes in, gives it his best shot and, succeed or fail, walks away with no shame.
I was right. Good run, Rob.
You were right indeed. Thanks a lot man.
Cheers.
by 2016 you can expect to see many others in the marathon business likely levins, and a host of others. the future of canadian running is bright
Great race by Dylan and Rob......stay on it Rob...elite result and future is bright
post race blog by Watson.