ivantriker wrote:
What I think that could happen:
1) Frodo, no merci, he run not only to win but to overperform that he is the best
2) Lange, solid bike, could run to wait an explosion of Frodo
3) Gomez Noya, not enough good performance in bike segment not enough experience in Ironman Kona "tactical", he has not the need to win his first year... but he could win if Frodo explodes... and Lange make some mistakes in the bike segment
4) Sanders, in my opinion, will run to win, that means that he is more likely to explode, if not he may be top3... or even win??
5) Kienle is one step backwards... but with many options to be top3.. he is very solid. He should race to be top3, not to win.
I cannot guess about others.. but what about Currie? He ran awesome when he won Gomez Noya in Asia-Pacific Champs
You kind of hit my thoughts perfectly. I just don't see anybody beating Frodo this year. He's so damn motivated and wants it so much. Guys racing with that big of a chip on their shoulder and that much talent or damn near impossible to beat... unless one of the other crazy talented people steps up and beats him. That's why this race looks so amazing.
It's kind of cool when you know that an 8 Hour race may come down to a minute or two