Had this thought today that the handful of 2:11 guys who may or may not come close to top 3 at the trials, wouldn't make more sense career wise and also for their bank account to instead focus on being top 5 and top American at Boston. I would imagine prize money and a sponsor pay day has to be better than maybe, maybe not qualifying for trials. And then even if you do get an Olympic spot what then? finish in 20th place?
I would assume a weak American field at Boston being only 6 weeks from trials. Thoughts?