Congratulations SARA HALL 2:26:20 on in Ottawa Marathon

She had some ok races under him, but has done substantially better since ditching him.

Two of the best US marathoners ever (Ryan and Sara) What a shame they won't ever have offspring that receives that prime DNA match-up!

Let me start by saying, I'm thrilled by Sara Hall's run. I'm really inspired by her continuing to get better and better and keep the love for the sport. It fascinates me she is at her best while Ryan is out of the sport. Same thing with Julia Webb.

Hounddogharrier wrote:

Have to consider her now one of the favorites to make the Olympic marathon

No, No, No.

Huddle, Cragg, Flanagan, Hasay and Linden are a class above everyone else and it's not even close.

She's a contender if 3 of those 5 are retired/off their games.

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Cragg is 34, Hall is 35. Hall can definitely get 2:21 after running 2:26.

No, No, No, No, No.

2:21 and 2:26 are on different planets. It's more than 10 seconds per mile. It's like the difference between 13:00 and 13:30.

gag order wrote:

Calling U a LIAR wrote:

Her 1/2 marathon is just over 1 and 1/2 minutes behind Cragg. Her 5000 is within 6 seconds. With the right conditions on the right day, she is capable of a 2:22+, no doubt about it.

Which means that Hall has little hope of getting closer than three minutes to Cragg, likely eve slower, since Amy is better as the distance increases. 2:24 would be an amazing result for Hall.

Disagree. 2:24 would not be amazing. That's not how it works. Question. What are you smoking?

Greeners wrote:

Two of the best US marathoners ever (Ryan and Sara) What a shame they won't ever have offspring that receives that prime DNA match-up!

How do you know? 35 is not to old for a women to have a baby, heck how old was Janet Jackson when she had her baby? 50 something?

rojo wrote:

Let me start by saying, I'm thrilled by Sara Hall's run. I'm really inspired by her continuing to get better and better and keep the love for the sport. It fascinates me she is at her best while Ryan is out of the sport. Same thing with Julia Webb.

Hounddogharrier wrote:

Have to consider her now one of the favorites to make the Olympic marathon

No, No, No.

Huddle, Cragg, Flanagan, Hasay and Linden are a class above everyone else and it's not even close.

She's a contender if 3 of those 5 are retired/off their games.

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Cragg is 34, Hall is 35. Hall can definitely get 2:21 after running 2:26.

No, No, No, No, No.

2:21 and 2:26 are on different planets. It's more than 10 seconds per mile. It's like the difference between 13:00 and 13:30.

If you are going with that argument, then Hastings is on 6.57 seconds faster over 5000 meters when comparing their pr's. If you then come up with excuses as to why that is, then the same argument could be made for their half marathon pr's.

Just a sidenote Sally Kipyego is now American.

I would wait until Kipyego actually runs another decent marathon before making any proclamations.

Way to go Sara! Congratulations!

Not sure why Sara Hall would associate herself with a confessed doper, Steve Magness.

Shame.

Left Steve but is still involved with Josh Cox.

Basically this just shows that Ryan Hall is a better coach than Steve Magness.

jiggle jiggle wrote:

Basically this just shows that Ryan Hall is a better coach than Steve Magness.

Oh, the irony

rojo wrote:

Let me start by saying, I'm thrilled by Sara Hall's run. I'm really inspired by her continuing to get better and better and keep the love for the sport. It fascinates me she is at her best while Ryan is out of the sport. Same thing with Julia Webb.

Hounddogharrier wrote:

Have to consider her now one of the favorites to make the Olympic marathon

No, No, No.

Huddle, Cragg, Flanagan, Hasay and Linden are a class above everyone else and it's not even close.

She's a contender if 3 of those 5 are retired/off their games.

Scorpion_runner wrote:

Cragg is 34, Hall is 35. Hall can definitely get 2:21 after running 2:26.

No, No, No, No, No.

2:21 and 2:26 are on different planets. It's more than 10 seconds per mile. It's like the difference between 13:00 and 13:30.

You have to look at who has the fresher legs . Tons of marathons are catching up with Craig and Flanagan . Huddle has yet to prove she can handle the distance . The 2020 Olympic team will be Des , Hasay and Hall . You can quote me.

Is she the 9th fastest American ever now at the marathon distance? Cracking the top ten all time?

Explain.

Hounddogharrier wrote:

rojo wrote:

Let me start by saying, I'm thrilled by Sara Hall's run. I'm really inspired by her continuing to get better and better and keep the love for the sport. It fascinates me she is at her best while Ryan is out of the sport. Same thing with Julia Webb.

No, No, No.

Huddle, Cragg, Flanagan, Hasay and Linden are a class above everyone else and it's not even close.

She's a contender if 3 of those 5 are retired/off their games.

No, No, No, No, No.

2:21 and 2:26 are on different planets. It's more than 10 seconds per mile. It's like the difference between 13:00 and 13:30.

You have to look at who has the fresher legs . Tons of marathons are catching up with Craig and Flanagan . Huddle has yet to prove she can handle the distance . The 2020 Olympic team will be Des , Hasay and Hall . You can quote me.

You're not worth quoting. When you post your real name and guarantee it, then you're putting it out there. Until then, that's rubbish mate.

"unquote" wrote:

Hounddogharrier wrote:

No, No, No.

Huddle, Cragg, Flanagan, Hasay and Linden are a class above everyone else and it's not even close.

She's a contender if 3 of those 5 are retired/off their games.

No, No, No, No, No.

2:21 and 2:26 are on different planets. It's more than 10 seconds per mile. It's like the difference between 13:00 and 13:30.

You must be new here if you don’t know who I am

You have to look at who has the fresher legs . Tons of marathons are catching up with Craig and Flanagan . Huddle has yet to prove she can handle the distance . The 2020 Olympic team will be Des , Hasay and Hall . You can quote me.

You're not worth quoting. When you post your real name and guarantee it, then you're putting it out there. Until then, that's rubbish mate.[/quote

You must be new here if you don’t know who I am. I’ve been an icon on this side of the pond for over 30 years . And you CAN quote me .