The United States has clearly shown in the past several years an re-emergence back as a potential distance powerhouse. There are so many individuals doing great things in middle, long-distance, and road running but we have yet to show a force in team events. With our veteran runners and young talent USA could easily medal in both men and women's team events at the World X-Country Championships.
In 2010 there is no major international track championships and what better time than to have our runners like:
Bernard Lagat,
Ryan, Hall
Matt Teg,
Dathan Ritz (WTG-already committed),
Galen Rupp,
Chris Solinsky,
Deena Drossin,
Shalane Flanagan,
Kara Goucher,
Shannon Rowbury,
Magdelena Boulet,
Desiree Davila
Amy Yoder
and MANY others from 1500m to the marathon could make an impact as a member of USA team if they all target the World X-Country Championships in this off year! The men's and women's team could both secure a silver medal with an outside shot at a Gold.
NOW what would that say to the world if USA men and women showed up to the World X-Country Championship with our top runners on the team and ready to run!