We contacted Chris for an update on his health status and have all of the info here:
We contacted Chris for an update on his health status and have all of the info here:
Thanks for getting this information
Speculation: maybe the injury affected his race at World XC. Most everyone thought he would do much better than 24th while his stated minimum goal was top-15 to achieve the 10k World qualifier.
More spec: If Estrada and/or Mead don't get the 10k qual tomorrow night, look for them in the 5k at USAs. If they do get the qual, they may be doing it for the Olympics next year and might still run the 5k at USAs, especially Mead with that finishing speed of his.
Derrick should make sure Vail & Braun soon become his best friends; he'll need 'em.
Great. I'm glad he'll be back for USAs, even if it has taken longer than expected and he will likely be short of form there. Can you ask Bumby too?
Alani wrote:
Derrick should make sure Vail & Braun soon become his best friends; he'll need 'em.
Well at least it should make for an honest 10k at USAs, which should keep it interesting
Chris Derrick is the man