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AggieOO
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I'm watching on TV (work from home), so haven't looked for a stream.

Looks like Buzu is having a rough day, having already fallen off the back of the pack.
wangus12
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AG
Curious to see how Hasay does today. Her 1st marathon I believe. She ran a half-marathon in 67 minutes on April 1
AggieOO
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you never know with a first marathon, but i expect to see her crack around mile 18-20.

Des is looking solid. I think she's got a good shot today.
wangus12
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Thats what I'd figure as well. Surprised Neely Spence Gracey isn't running today after being the top American woman last year and finishing 9th in her 1st marathon
coop-aero-06
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I'm watching as well. The American women and men are doing very well so far. Looks like Jared Ward backed off a little bit. Maybe he is regrouping and running his own race like he did at the Olympics.
AggieOO
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looks like I might have been wrong on Des. I'd guess she'll still finish in the top 10.
wangus12
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Desi starting to drop
wangus12
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We'll see if that push to close the gap does her in later
AggieOO
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that'll be interesting. if she backed off of a pace that was too quick and then closed the gap as the leaders slowed, it might have been a very smart move.
AggieOO
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looked to be short-lived.
Endo Ag
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Pilot through 15k in 1:03:19, on pace for a 2:58.
AggieOO
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Kiplagat is very experienced, but i wonder if that move was too early.
wangus12
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Like they just said, probably running angry after the Olympics.



Buddy of mine on pace for 3:30
cjo03
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Kudos to her.. grabbed the wrong bottle.. turned around and took it back to the table.
wangus12
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Amazing sportsmanship there
AggieOO
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Kiplagat is looking really strong, she's crushing it. Hasay and Desi still running strong in 3rd and 4th.

I'm pulling for Rupp, even though in the back of my mind, I feel like he's probably a cheater. Innocent until proven guilty, i guess.
wangus12
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He's looking solid, plus they are in that 10k territory.
AggieOO
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have an 11a call.
wangus12
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Kiplagat crushed it

Hasay in 3rd.
wangus12
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Rupp falling back from Kirui
AggieOO
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damn Rupp got dropped like a rock.
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Looks like its really tough out there right now. Temps around 73 and the 2 runners that I'm following are slowing down considerably. It's a shame that the temps didn't cooperate because with the tail wind, I'm sure we could have seen some big PRs today.
cjo03
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AggieOO said:

damn Rupp got dropped like a rock.
was hoping to see inhuman closing speed resulting in a foot race and a dive across the finish.
Big Cat `93
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Awesome debut by Hasay.
AggieOO
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cjo03 said:

AggieOO said:

damn Rupp got dropped like a rock.
was hoping to see inhuman closing speed resulting in a foot race and a dive across the finish.
Guess Alberto will need to find a new cocktail for Rupp.
cjo03
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as long as it is still in the grey area and not the banned area
sims05
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I was tracking Meb and Pilot and saw they had the same time at the 15k mark. I was thinking damn Pilot is going all out. Then I checked again and saw Pilot was at the 10k.
AggieOO
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even if Pilot was going all out, he couldn't hang with meb for 15K.
CDub06
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I was curious to see how Hassay did after all of the hype around her. Incredible debuts as a long distance runner.

I knew she was wrapped up by Nike, but came across this tidbit on the Nike Oregon Project wiki page:
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Some of the runners in the group live in a specially designed house where filters are used to remove oxygen from the air to simulate living at high elevation.
Talk about living and breathing running.
coop-aero-06
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Congrats to everyone who finished today! Qualifying for Boston and running it in crummy conditions like today are tremendous achievements!
Rudyjax
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Local XC coach ran yesterday. He ran at A&M and he's still faster than all his kids, and his team finished 3rd 2 years running.

Even a Texan was affected by the temp as he fell off. But looking at his time 2:36, just shows how impressive the elite are.

That's what I love about marathons. I can run the same course, well not Boston (yet) and not compete with them but run the same course. I'm rambling.
The Pilot
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It was hot today! Boston kicked my ass again, I'll figure this race out sooner or later. Try again next year.
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