was in eugene wrote:
Emma Bates. Remember her? 2nd last year in xc and the NCAA 10k champ. Bates has a better pb as well - 32:20.
Bates is the favorite but Avery may benefit from being British and not even having started to train yet. The pressure to win isn't as great for her. Brits don't care as much and i think she has another year left as well.
So despite the fact she's just competed at the Commonwealth Games, you think she's been resting up this summer in preparation for NCAA XC season?