ryan foreman wrote:
But recall the 2009 USATF 10000M when Ritz had no choice but to push the pace, Rupp sat on him then blew away in the final lap. This year it could be Rupp, Solinsky, and Teg doing that.
Same in the 5000M.
That 2009 race was much like yesterday--Ritz simply wasn't all the way there, yet. He just wasn't quite prepared at that point. The Ritz that ran under 13:00 would have given Rupp a much tougher race that day. And if these trials had been in late Feb or March, then maybe Ritz catches Abdi.
All that being said, I'm happy with our team, and I think we're sending our best three guys right now. And hopefully Ritz makes the team in the 10 or 5 or even both. Who knows?