Emily Sisson FTW- Is she the future of American marathoning?

reed wrote:

rojo wrote:

Sisson has better PBs: 1512/3138

versus

Hasay 1528/31:39.

it's worth noting that Hasay has run 31:39 both on the track and the roads, meaning i'd guess she could run a fair amount faster on the track in full fitness. i think she's run about 31:40 several times now, so she's definitely capable of better (or was last year anyway)

as for her 5000, she closed the 2nd half of the USAs 10k last summer in about 15:30-15:35, so again, i would argue she could have run much faster than 15:28.

They race each other in less than 2 weeks at USATF/World trials, just a sidenote as their will be a head to head comparison coming soon, and I am sure they will race many times in their careers.

Yes but what does that mean? All we have is one statement and no other info, adjectives, verbs, reasons? Nice interview with Teg there. Didn't catch it first time. See fellow Missourian and Wisco teh nostalgic for the track glories. Everyone has their own interest and taste however. It had me thinking of Tracy's miling, also a win over ovett, and the Olympic marathon behind Da castella who was in glorious form when world cross came to the home turf. I will say one thing, sisson seems to be an avid road racer with a mind and enthusiasm for it. What's wrong with 5k, 10k, 15k road racing? Move up to the marathon quickly? I'm curious what conditions are ripe and what the strategy is in athlete mind and lifestyle development. Call her "the Providence metronome" I guess (from track results) maybe that's why "develop the marathon pace mind." 2020 Japan, I forgot who got 2024? And 2028.

Jordan rocks wrote:

Jordan HASAY will crush her in anything above 1500. She is doing well IN COLLEGE but she hasn't faced a runner yet the caliber of JH.

Haha, that's funny because Sisson has run 15:12 indoors SOLO and Jordan Hasay has been stuck at 15:28

Hasay- 8:48, Sisson- 8:52, and Sisson hasn't been to the international and DL level meets Hasay has been at

Sisson has run 31:38, which Hasay has run 31:41

Sisson would crush Hasay at a Marathon

But you're still convinced that Sisson isn't at the same caliber as Hasay?

rojo wrote:

passerbyes wrote:

Emily Sisson is the same age as Jordan Hasay. She SHOULD be crushing it in college. If Hasay was still in college, I'm sure Emily would not be enjoying so much success.

I am amazed to realize that Sisson is only 21 days younger than Hasay. Good post.

That being said,

Sisson has better PBs: 1512/3138

versus

Hasay 1528/31:39.

Since Hasay is a former 1500 runner, I doubt she'll be a great marathoner. I'd take Sisson if I was a shoe company executive. Particulary given the Alberto allegations.

Yeah. That was Grete Waitz' problem. She was a former 1500 runner.

Let it flow wrote:

rojo wrote:

I am amazed to realize that Sisson is only 21 days younger than Hasay. Good post.

That being said,

Sisson has better PBs: 1512/3138

versus

Hasay 1528/31:39.

Since Hasay is a former 1500 runner, I doubt she'll be a great marathoner. I'd take Sisson if I was a shoe company executive. Particulary given the Alberto allegations.

Yeah. That was Grete Waitz' problem. She was a former 1500 runner.

Waitz's problem was that no race longer than 1500 was offered to women in the Olympics until 1984. Every female distance runner who got her start in the 70's (and before) had no choice BUT to be a 1500 meter runner, especially if they wanted to compete in the Olympics.

Silly talk wrote:

It is so frustrating when people who are supposed to be knowledgeable can be so ignorant. ENKOY HER FOR WHAT SHE IS. A great track runner.

This board told us that Lisa Uhl was going to be the next great marathoner when she moved up. Before that Amy Yoder Begley was going to be great once she moved to the marathon. History tells us that this is poor logic.

Yep the list of guys that look born for the marathon (Todd Williams springs to mind. You run 27:30 and you should be cracking 2:10 with ease) who struggle is endless. It is like trying to predict 10k times off 1500ms. There is some correlation bu there is a lot variation.

Am I missing something? This was a 5k race, right? How does 5k talent imply marathon talent? I understand that it -- could -- transfer, but those are very different distances.

Since Hasay is a former 1500 runner, I doubt she'll be a great marathoner. I'd take Sisson if I was a shoe company executive. Particulary given the Alberto allegations.[/quote]

At no point was Hasay ever tagged as an eventual 1500 runner. Too slow. Always outkicked at high level. Her naturally smooth stride always pointed to longer distances. Several years ago I put her in the marathon pigeonhole where I expect good but not great. Maybe 2:25-2:30.

...and Grete Waitz was never really a 1500 runner either. Like Hasay no zip.

New to board for an old guy. Just want to comment of how Treacy did not double Sission to have chance to grab two ncaa titles. Great coaching..putting athlete first! B Sission's progression to a pro is the way it should be done. Getting a master's degree as a proper back up plan compaired to a sport that may or not pan out. It is better to get a solid education than putting all your eggs in the running basket. Regardless, both Hasey and Session will represent the USA for a long time; both are extremly talented!. I'm biased for long term results out of the east so Jordan should give a relcation a try.

serious question here wrote:

Am I missing something? This was a 5k race, right? How does 5k talent imply marathon talent? I understand that it -- could -- transfer, but those are very different distances.

Exactly what I said. Ray T only made a short sentence with one clause according to LRC. The only basis for that is steady splits on top of talent. The rest is unknown reasoning not yet divulged by Ray T. Meanwhile this thread is the usual detour into , excuse for arguing and flaming.

Um, ever heard of Emily INFELD?

Ray probably sees some things in training that indicate road ability over track, in the long run. She certainly seems to have that Benoit-type grinding efficiency and probably a good mentality for competing the longer stuff.

We're talking about Ray Treacy, not his brother.

We might be blessed with Sisson and Seidel as future strong US marathoners. Molly looked awesome that last mile -

rojo wrote:

Just crushed the field that had 5 NCAA champs in it from the front. So impressive. I see why Ray Treacy says she's goign to be a great marathoner.

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2015/04/9-takeaways-from-the-2015-boston-marathon-desi-and-ritz-lead-late-one-of-mebs-gutsiest-races-ever-teg-doesnt-like-the-marathon-americas-next-great-marathon-star/

Place Name Affiliation Time Heat (Pl)

1 Emily Sisson SR Providence 15:34.10 1 (1)

2 Dominique Scott JR Arkansas 15:40.47 1 (2)

3 Jessica Tonn SR Stanford 15:41.72 1 (3)

4 Kate Avery JR Iona 15:41.95 1 (4)

5 Erin Finn SO Michigan 15:43.97 1 (5)

6 Calli Thackery JR New Mexico 15:47.15 1 (6)

7 Shelby Houlihan SR Arizona State 15:49.72 1 (7)

8 Liv Westphal JR Boston College 15:52.17 1 (8)

9 Emma Bates SR Boise State 15:56.72 1 (9)

...

Almost definitely the greatest track marathoner of all time she will be.

Ackack wrote:

...and Grete Waitz was never really a 1500 runner either. Like Hasay no zip.

The Norwegians used to inject glycogen before marathons, so that's where she got her "zip"

you can't tell if anyone can be truly "good" at the marathon until they race it

it's a tough nut to crack

loook at shalane... no? everyone thought she'd have Deenas record by now

.....mmmmmmm

glyoco phool wrote:

you can't tell if anyone can be truly "good" at the marathon until they race it

it's a tough nut to crack

loook at shalane... no? everyone thought she'd have Deenas record by now

.....mmmmmmm

Did they? I think most people hoped she was successful, but it was pretty clear that she's a much more natural talent at the 10,000/XC distances.