Most exciting perfomance of the Trials, IMHO. Her facial expressions looked like she was hurting already at mile 20. Debut marathoners often fall apart after 22, which added to the suspense. I was watching with great anticipation as Molly's stride looked great, but worried that trying to hang with Aliphine was too bold a bet.
Hat's off to Molly (I love Aliphine and Sally, too) for such an exciting performance.
Great day for USA running yesterday.
Whose hat? Aliphine’s?
She was definitely the feel good story of the trials. She's been through heck and back more times than anyone can count. She's one incredibly tough woman. I'm glad to see her get a big breakthrough and make the team. I'll be rooting for her in Tokyo (Sapporo).
She definitely is the feel good story for the Olympics but I’m sure NBC will ignore it in lieu of something stupid.
It’s right f*cking here brah.
First time here? It’s much better to focus on negatives, along with xenophobia and racism.
Ain’t got no time for feel good stories.
Her story and Riley's are uncannily similar. Both were throwing Hail Mary's for their careers (more so Riley, I think) and hit the end zone.
Karl Hungus wrote:
She definitely is the feel good story for the Olympics but I’m sure NBC will ignore it in lieu of something stupid.
You mean like focusing on the actual winner?
The only reason she is getting so much press is because she is white. She came in second and is getting more press than the person that came in first. How typical!
I'm assuming your a troll but I'll explain it anyway. Shes getting press because she was in no way a favorite for the team. No one was picking her to make the team, she has an incredible story and as an underdog she made the Olympic team in her debut marathon
my username wrote:
First time here? It’s much better to focus on negatives, along with xenophobia and racism.
Ain’t got no time for feel good stories.
I mean, I like her. I am happy she qualified. Kind of disappointing, overall, as only Kipyego and Rupp give us realistic medal threats.
I wish one of the truly talented girls qualified.
She was/is a great story. Any thoughts on the sunglasses she wore in the race? Seemed like an odd choice for an elite runner. Aliphine (sp?) had more running appropriate sunglasses.
tifosi
If you haven’t listened to the Running on Om podcast with her, I highly recommend it. Turned me into a big fan when I listened. Was definitely rooting for her, and to see her come through in such a big way was super exciting.
Would have been more inspiration had she actually run the race instead of bouncing the whole way.
Des = real winner.
Posted elsewhere on the boards, this is her story about her struggles with running, eating, injuries, depression, growing up, and the extreme joy she gets from putting one foot in front of the other, fast. She's open and vulnerable and passionate. It's wonderful. Go Molly. Go Irish. Go USA. https://runningonom.com/podcast-225/
Karl Hungus wrote:
She definitely is the feel good story for the Olympics but I’m sure NBC will ignore it in lieu of something stupid.
She’s a skinny white girl. There’s no story in that.
fat kenny wrote:
Karl Hungus wrote:
She definitely is the feel good story for the Olympics but I’m sure NBC will ignore it in lieu of something stupid.
She’s a skinny white girl. There’s no story in that.
For the network, I mean. Huge run by her yesterday. She’s about as tough as they get.
fat kenny wrote:
Karl Hungus wrote:
She definitely is the feel good story for the Olympics but I’m sure NBC will ignore it in lieu of something stupid.
She’s a skinny white girl. There’s no story in that.
it’s not shocking that Aliphine and Sally made the team as they were strong contenders to begin with. Molly Seidel qualifies for the olympics in her debut marathon in a stacked women’s field. but sorry for mentioning the obvious.
Not sure many have mentioned her cross country prowess as a factor on that nasty course.
I guarantee it helped!
I am shocked that a former Footlocker champ and several time NCAA champ could qualify for the US Olympic team.