Offiical 2013 Sainsbury’s Grand Prix (Birmingham DL) Discussion Thread

I just watched a replay of O'hare's race again. IF you are watching online on the BBC, you really should use the BBC player as then you can rewind to whatever spot you want:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_two_england/watchlive

Anyway. O'hare was much better than the time indicated. He wasted a lot of energy.,

With 500 to go he was in 5th or 6th trying to move up but got bumped. Maybe his shoe came loose as he fell way back - all the way to 12th, but then with 200 to go, he was back up there challenging before losing steam. He made a lot of moves and rean a lot of the race in lane 2. I think he probably could go sub 3:37 in the right race with a smooth trip.

Jet and Richardson are both awful this year. Off the juice?

Any brits on here? Tell us about Jessica Judd. I really enjoyed watching her. She seems to be a talent and great interview as well.

Got that free flowing hair as well - pretty cool.

I'm thoroughly wishing for a fast 5000 and that Farah can't close fast and loses, for that will be a sign for the east Africans to make the 10000 fast in Moscow, which greatly interests me.

I wish they would focus more on Lacaze in the steeple...

Montesquieu wrote:

I'm thoroughly wishing for a fast 5000 and that Farah can't close fast and loses, for that will be a sign for the east Africans to make the 10000 fast in Moscow, which greatly interests me.

Agreed. It would be great to see the Kenyan wake up to the idea that they can and in fact HAVE TO take the pace hard and early if they're going to take the hardware.

I am loving this broadcast! They are really tying in the field events well without lots of interruptions. I am even interested in this HJ battle.

Lacaze looked great until she took that dive. Unfortunately, looks like it's over for Garcia. Bush ran, but didn't compete.

I don't think Farah has a fast race in him - I think he is the best racer but will never go sub 12.50. Also - is the womens steeplechase the most boring event ever?!

Jess Judd is brilliant. We've had a string of great British young girls recently - Twell then Purdue then Gorecka and now Judd who's probably the best of the lot!

Is Wiekzorek sponsored now? No Waldo shirt?

rupp-certified saladbar wrote:

Is Wiekzorek sponsored now? No Waldo shirt?

Runs for Brooks Beast in Seattle.

I started a separate thread for men's 5000 as this might be the race of the season so far..

http://www.letsrun.com/forum/flat_read.php?thread=5263265

With Gebrhiwet and Kipsiro in the 5000, as well as four other 12:5x guys, hopefully this is going to be quick.

Brutal. Field ignoring the pacemakers.

Actually, Farah tried to slow it down but they weren't having it.

Mo is such a wuss. Immediately tries to slow pace

Bekele may not be what he used to be, but at least he always went with the pacemakers. Farah grow some balls.

elmore345 wrote:

Bekele may not be what he used to be, but at least he always went with the pacemakers. Farah grow some balls.

+1

Just checked in -- 5000 is now? Anyone have a link? I'm in Mexico can't get universal sports.

Pacemaker now soloing 4 seconds ahead of the field.

Pack running 65 second laps?