Rooting for Vail and Ward for good reasons.
Vail has top 10 finishes both at London and NYC. Has top 5 finishes at US 10K champs and has made a few US XC team. This shows that he is always in good shape whenever he races and has good PBs. Good speed and strength but has yet to get a big win.
Ward has shown that he can handle the final miles as good as anyone. Has shown that he is a factor anywhere from 20K and above with his multiple national titles last year. His PRs may not be as good but he knows how to win.