Prediction: Sorensen over Young in today’s masters mile
Pete Magill has a wonderful preview of today’s all-star masters mile in Portland, Oregon. The key players are M45 world record holder Tony Young, 47, and M40 world record holder (in the 1500 and 800) Jim Sorensen, 42. Both come in with hot hands (and feet). But Jim has a five-year advantage in age. So I’ll go where my blogger friend won’t and make a prediction: Jim will edge Tony, 4:12 to 4:15. If rabbits are in the race, both could go faster. But I think this will be a pure tactical mile, and Tony will take it out hard, with Jim storming from 30 yards back in the last lap (as usual). Pete writes: “If your humble blogger was a betting man – and he isn’t – he’d put his money on whichever of the two has the patience to let the other lead early on. Whoever moves last will win this race.” Event organizer Dave Clingan says: “There are probably more sub-4:40 guys entered than we’ve ever had in a masters race. And it should be good conditions. It’s a little drizzly, but it’ll be cool.” Best of luck to all.
The men’s field:
Jim Sorensen (42) San Leandro, CA … 4:11.0
Tony Young (47) Seattle, WA … 4:13.25
John Collins (37) Bellingham, WA … 4:25.0
Justin Loftus (37) Ashland, OR … 4:29.0
Chris Yorges (43) Eugene, OR … 4:32.31
Jeff Mann (45) Reno, NV … 4:34.69
Mike Blackmore (47) Eugene, OR … 4:35.0
Kristian Blaich (43) Decatur, GA … 4:35.0
Thomas Kreuzpeinter (43) Eugene, OR … 4:36.1
David Cannon (52) Seattle, WA … 4:37.34
Eric Hartmann (41) Portland, OR … 4:39.08
Sid Sullivan (43) Boise, ID … 4:43.18
Marcus Dunbar (44) Kodiak, AK … 4:51.5
Doug Winn (59) Portland, OR
2 Responses
The funny thing is that no one sits on Sorensen and waits. I wouldn’t care how slow it was taken out, make sure that eveyone forces Jim to the front of the pack, put him in an “unfamiliar position” Yes, he is still going to win anyway. But my point is, if you are anywhere near fit or fast what do you have to lose by trying something different right?, I mean at least don’t set him up, heck everyone knows what is coming on that last lap anyway.
So guess what I am trying to say, is Tony Young should not take it out hard. No need.
Jim have 53 second 400 meter speed.
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