¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

[mump boy]

Re: ¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

Which is exactly why it didn't end in the stadium which would have required a 7 mile run down Commercial or Mile End rd which wouldn't have been so easy on the eye as finishing outside Buckingham Palace

[doug abeles]

Re: ¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

I don't want to blame Hall's marathon DNF on his decision to coach himself based on Divine Inspiration, but when it comes to coaching distance runners, God may be good, but he's no Alberto Salazar.

[mal]

Re: ¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

I don't want to blame Hall's marathon DNF on his decision to coach himself based on Divine Inspiration, but when it comes to coaching distance runners, God may be good, but he's no Alberto Salazar.

Apart from getting Moses ready for 40 days and 40 nights in the desert, I don't think HE has any experience in the distance events.

[TN1965]

Re: ¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

I believe USATF should hire Meb as it's official marathon coach for the future.
Well done MEB!!!!!

Bob Larsen is Meb's coach.

1. Should anyone leave their current coach for Larsen?

2. Should anyone ditch their current shoes for Skechers?

3. Should anyone ditch their current sports drink for Generation Ucan?

[26mi235]

Re: ¶2012 OG: mMar–Stephen Kiprotich (Uganda) 2:08:01

My opinion about anyone who thinks and injured runner should finish the marathon is that they do not know what they are talking about and do not have any care for the athlete. This is not a venue where earning you toughness stripes is a key factor.

You can only do a few marathons in a given period and if you are looking at going well down the list in the Olympic Marathon compared to what you expected, dropping before you completely burn that match can be a wise thing to do. Who cares what some anonymous internet posters write.