japarker24 wrote:
@BW_Tri wrote:
........ And nothing against the three of them, but odds are that is the best way for them to make a pay day on Saturday, the swim bonus. I do think that on a perfect day each of them could sneak into the Top10.
Just my Arm Chair QB analysis of this situation.
Brad,
I know you are pro, so much more qualified than me to make race predictions, but I'm surprised at the statement above. Many people have Charles on the podium but you think she "could sneak into the Top10"
japarker24
I don't think being a pro makes me more qualified to make race predictions by any means.
The reason I think a "sneak into the Top10" is due to her age and lack of "big races". Yes, she won the Challenge Half "Champs" and had a good race at Frankfurt, but she is 24 years young and this is her first time racing in the pro field in Kona. The lack of experience and her youth is the biggest reason I would say "sneaking" into the top10.
And I think her in the Top 10 is a great day for her, based on some of her interviews seems she is aiming for a Top 3-5, good on her, but just seems a bit arrogant in my opinion, but some may call it confidence. No doubt she has the talent to be a podium / champion contender in Kona, I just don't think her first year will be the year that it happens. But, today is the day she can prove me wrong, then again who am I? Like I said, just an Arm Chair QB ;)
My picks for the day:
Women:
1. Ryf
2. Jackson
3. Crowley
4. Sali
5. Lester (Joyce / McCauley / Piampiano are on my top 5 "bubble")
Men
1. TO (obviously I am biased here, but I really do think he can win it. Working with Greg Bennet on his run, and having a new baby has him motivated more than ever. And the Dad "boost" is a real thing ;) )
2. Lange
3. Frodeno
4. Hoffman
5. Sanders (Cunnama / Reed / McNamee / Kastelein are on my top 5 "bubble")
I mean this is Kona, anything can happen. Those "on the bubble" athletes I feel can definitely be in the Top5, it is really hard to only pick 5 athletes.
-Brad Williams
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