Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

[Zat0pek]

An outstanding effort by Webb. He claimed some big scalps in the process, including beating Riley, Lincoln, and a bunch distance guys you would normally think would take him over this distance, including none other than the reigning Olympic 5,000 champ. Best race he's had since Michigan.


1. Patrick Nthiwa 21:37
2. Andrew Leatherby 21:38
3. Alan Webb (1st US) 21:53
4. Jonathan Riley 21:53
5. Daniel Lincoln 22:02
6. Karl Savage 22:19
7. Joseph Driscoll 22:25
8. Nolan Swanson 22:26
9. Adam Sutton 22:27
10. Ian Connor 22:28
11. Ben Noad 22:34
12. Million Wolde 22:38
13. Michael Mislay 22:39
14. Teddy Mitchell 22:40
15. Michal Bartozak 22:42
16. Ryan Bak 22:44
17. Anthony Famig... 22:50
18. Dorde Milic 22:52
19. Araya Haregot 23:05
20. Tyler Mccabe 23:05
21. Paul Mwangi 23:10
22. Peter De La Cerda 23:12
23. Wilson Perez 23:13
24. Brian Rosetti 23:27
25. David Morris 23:31

[MJD]

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

Mondor demolishes the field:

1. Emilie Mondor 23:59 (New Course Record from 1991)
2. Natalie Harvey 24:32
3. Kate O'Neil 24:46
4. Catherine Berry 24:47
5. Marie Davenport 24:51
6. Amy Rudolph 24:56
7. Tatyana Petrova 25:00
8. Colleen De Reuk 25:02
9. Laura O'Neil 25:02
10. Ann McGranahan 25:17
11. Olga Romanova 25:40
12. Atalelech Ketema 25:51
13. Collette Liss 26:17
14. Briana Jackuc.. 26:26 (13 years of Age)
15. Deeja Youngquist 26:27

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

As many of you know, I am often critical about many things in our sport. One such "thing" was Alan Webb last year (I mentioned from Fall 2002 through the summer 2003 that he would not break 3:40 and was called all sorts of nice little names). Anyway, this year my prediction is exactly the opposite. A big year for AWebb... 3:34-3:36 range... and watch out for 2005 and 7 WC and 2008 OG.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Michael

[Powell]

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

>Anyway, this year my prediction is
>exactly the opposite. A big year for AWebb...
>3:34-3:36 range...

The question is: is 3:36 really such a big deal? In a good season, it wouldn't even put you in the top 50 in the world.

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

Congratulations Briana J. The youngster always seems to find herself in the mix with the best of the best. The 13 year old phenom has had an outstanding season (who has cracked 18 minutes several times this season). Look for her to dominate USATF JO XC.

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

Given that he is what, 20? 3:34-3:36 would be great. It would also position him well for a run at 3:31-3:33 next year or the year after. He would be a redshirt soph at Michigan right now... that is an extremely impressive time for a redshirt soph. Progression people. Progression. I'm saying 3:35 something or other.. splittin the difference between the 34 and 36.

M

[Zat0pek]

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

For what its worth, Webb's time is worth about 13:54 according to Purdy. Given roads are generally slower than track (hills, no spikes, etc.) it is probably safe to assume that he is in high-13:40-ish shape for 5000 right now. Consider that its November and that he ran 14:06 on the track last spring, this shows he's making good progress. Give him another six months and hopefully he'll be where I thought he could be going into an Olympic year.

[MJD]

Re: Manchester Road Race - Webb Third, First American

"...to finish third (21:53) in his first official road race. ."

Wrong!!


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