Kiplimo ran each 5k faster than the previous, running his final 5k in 13:52 thanks to a 4:19 12th mile as he won by 38 seconds in his showdown with 5,000 and 10,000 WR holder Joshua Cheptegei.

Kampf, a four time US road mile champ, hung up her track spikes in 2021, but is now focused on road running and wants to qualify for the Olympic Marathon Trials.

The women got a 29-second head start and prize money was awarded based on overall finish. The men caught the women with less than 200m to go and Gourley outkicked Sam Prakel 3:56.1 to 3:56.4. Matt Centrowitz finished 9th in 4:03.6. GB's Katie Snowden won the women's race in 4:27.3.

He had a 13:41 pb before last weekend so he's feeling good about things. *MB: Andy Powell: "Sam (Prakel) has been the most consistent American miler in the U.S."

Kipchoge also said he "can't wait" to run his first hilly marathon but that he won't change his training to get ready for the hills.

Nur won after tough battle with Hillary Bor 13:24 to 13:29 while Kelati ran 15:16 to won comfortably over Erika Kemp and Emily Infeld (both timed at 15:30).

Sisson dominated the women's race by four minutes to break Sara Hall's record of 67:15. Korir just beat out Futsum Zienasellassie by one second.

Clayton Murphy was 4th (4:05). *Discuss

"I'm feeling great and I've trained really well. I haven't missed one session of training which is crucial for the marathon," said Kamworor.

Renju beat out Philemon Kiplimo by 5-seconds while Jeptleting won by 11-seconds over Irene Cheptai.

Kipruto won over Edward Cheserek in 60:37 while Teferi beat Irine Cheptai by 2-seconds despite losing some time following the lead vehicle the wrong way in the final 400m. Talking about Galen Rupp's DNF, his agent said, "Unfortunately, it was still his lower back/S.I. joint issue. Galen felt discomfort and stiffness there and wasn't able to run fluently."

Bernard Lagat's younger sister, Viola Cheptoo (66:47), leads the women's race along with Dorcas Tuitoek (66:41). Benard Ngeno (59:07 PB) and Geoffrey Koech (59:36) lead the men's field.

Besides the Newbury Park kids, other top performances were Mexico's Alma Coretés in the mile (4:32.21), Shane Streich in the men's 800m (1:46.07) and Sage Hurta in the women's 800m (2:02.58).

Rodenfels may be the most improved pro in the US. When she graduated college in 2019, her 5000 pb was 16:35. Now it's a world-leading 15:08. What can she do in the 3k at the NBIGP?

Talking about stepping up to the mile, Mu said, "I'm doing the mile again; I'm back. Some people think it's kind of new.  I guess it's been a couple of years, so I guess it is kind of new.  But, I had a little taste of the mile being a freshman in high school and, I don't know, it's just good to be back."

Spurred by a $40,000 prize money purse ($7,000 for the winners), 49 women and 62 men have registered for the championships division of the race including Conner Mantz who will make his pro debut.

Kelati was incredible as she broke the course record by more than a minute and only was 1:31 behind the men's winner Ben Flanagan, who himself won by 12 seconds. *MB: Weini Kelati SMASHES Manchester Road Race (Ben Flanagan as well) .

The prestigious 15k was scheduled for Sunday. *MB: Covid strikes again. World's most prestigious 15k - NN Zevenheuvelenloop Seven Hills Run - CANCELLED due to Covid-19