The US women led by top 15 showings by Janet Cherobon-Bawcom and Sara Hall were 5th.

Kenya put up a historic 1-5 sweep two years ago. Can they do it again in Cardiff? Which Kenyan stud will be the winner? Can the US snag the bronze led by Olympic Trials top 6 placers, Kellyn Taylor and Janet Bawcom?

We take a look at the underdogs in the field - everyone not named Desi Linden, Shalane Flanagan, Kara Goucher and Amy Cragg. *MB: Women's marathon preview: Will anyone but Linden, Flangan, Goucher or Cragg make the team?

Scott Bauhs (62:23) And Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (71:49) Win RnR Arizona Half As Sub-Elites Get Their Last Chance OT Qualifier Bauhs won in a close race over Ben Bruce who finished 5-seconds back. Tommy Rivers Puzey (2:25:22) and Tanya Gallagher (2:46:44) won the marathon.

Mike Popejoy won the men's race in 65:18.

For 6-months last year Bawcom was out of commission with injuries and health issues, but now says she is feeling like her old self.

True beat a very deep field that included Sam Chelanga 4-seconds back. Nukuri Johnson also beat a very competitive field including Lauren Penny 6-seconds back, NCAA champ Marielle Hall, Neely Spence, Janet Bawcom and Sally Kipyego.
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Mexican Olympian Daniel Vargas headlines the men's half marathon.

Braun faces a slew of elites including Ben True, Christo Landry, Diego Estrada, Girma Mecheso and Sean Quigley. Huddle will face Kim Conley, Sara Hall, Janet Bawcom and more.

Hasay won in 31:38.3 to Rotich's 31:40.7. A slew of other top Americans were in the field including Jen Rhines finishing 12th in a new American Masters record of 32:32.6.

In the final week of 2013, Janet Bawcom reflects on Christmas and how far she's come, Phoebe Wright gets cult status on LetsRun.com after giving out some dating advice, Haile G can't dance, free goal setting advice, free healthy living advice, and a flash mob from India.