In all the speculation over the US 4x100 in Cottbus there has been no mention of Barringer's entry in the 800. Anyone think the US will get yet another sub 2:00 performer this summer? I am thinking she will be 1:58.75 range. Saw her 800 in April at Oregon Relays and she was cruising so if the pace is decent early she will have little trouble dipping under 2 minutes.
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You are right half-miler. In this field she didn't get the help she needed to go faster but still nice to see her put another big PB on the board going into worlds next week.
Wouldn't it be nice if the powers that be in the sport could arrange a series of match races either indoor or outdoor or a combination between Willard, Barringer and Vecsey over 800, 1000, 1500, mile and even 3k (nee Vecsey) across the US next year.
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Originally posted by bhallAdd Rowbury and Wurth-Thomas and you've got a sweet field from 800-3000. It would be fun to see them go 800, 1000, Mile, 3000 on consecutive weeks.
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Originally posted by K.I.R.Originally posted by westcoasttigerIn this field she didn't get the help she needed to go faster
I think she placed a premium on not getting stuck in a kickers race and not getting caught up in any tumbles. There is nice, high quality video - try the link for the Cottbus relay and the 800 is listed on the side.
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It seems a bit strange to me that Willard can run so well in the 800m, but still is slower than Barringers 3:59.9 1500m. I was a bit surprized that Barringer didn't run faster...yes, 2:02.56 is a PR for her, but along side the 3:59.9 it's relatively mediocre, almost 4 seconds slower than Willard.
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Originally posted by lovetorunIt seems a bit strange to me that Willard can run so well in the 800m, but still is slower than Barringers 3:59.9 1500m. I was a bit surprized that Barringer didn't run faster...yes, 2:02.56 is a PR for her, but along side the 3:59.9 it's relatively mediocre, almost 4 seconds slower than Willard.
Willard, not so much.
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Originally posted by K.I.R.Originally posted by lovetorunIt seems a bit strange to me that Willard can run so well in the 800m, but still is slower than Barringers 3:59.9 1500m. I was a bit surprized that Barringer didn't run faster...yes, 2:02.56 is a PR for her, but along side the 3:59.9 it's relatively mediocre, almost 4 seconds slower than Willard.
Willard, not so much.
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