We know that since the Oly Trials in the marathon Meb and Browne have run 27:24 and 27:42 10k's respectively, but does anyone know what Alan Culpepper has been up to?
Based on their trials performance and 10k runs this spring I would estimate Meb to be in 2:08-2:09 shape and Browne to be in 2:09-2:10 shape.
Although the heat and hills in Athens will likley make times 3-5 minutes slower than good conditions.
Not expecting miracles but Browne has a shot at a top 20 performance and Meb maybe the top 15.
Culpepper is more the wildcard. He seems a little better suited to the marathon then Meb or Browne. I have hopes he can muster a top 10 performance at the Games, but have very little info on his conditioning since the Trials race.
The other wild card is if Meb or Browne decide to try and run the 10k instead. One could see how Meb might like his chances about the same or better at the 10k.
If anyone has an update on Culpeppers conditioning or Meb and Browne's plans please share it with the board.
Thanks!
Based on their trials performance and 10k runs this spring I would estimate Meb to be in 2:08-2:09 shape and Browne to be in 2:09-2:10 shape.
Although the heat and hills in Athens will likley make times 3-5 minutes slower than good conditions.
Not expecting miracles but Browne has a shot at a top 20 performance and Meb maybe the top 15.
Culpepper is more the wildcard. He seems a little better suited to the marathon then Meb or Browne. I have hopes he can muster a top 10 performance at the Games, but have very little info on his conditioning since the Trials race.
The other wild card is if Meb or Browne decide to try and run the 10k instead. One could see how Meb might like his chances about the same or better at the 10k.
If anyone has an update on Culpeppers conditioning or Meb and Browne's plans please share it with the board.
Thanks!
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