Last weekend was a significant one in terms of new Americans joining the sub-4:00 club, as 5 did it. That assumes that those who had/have doubts about the Washington track aren't borne out. (Any time almost everybody in a race PRs, inquiring minds do want to know why.)
And the slowest of the Washington guys gets a prize! First, Jeremy Huffman became the No. 246 American ever with his 5th-place 3:59.78 at USATF on Friday. Then we had four memberships in Seattle: 247. Eric Garner (Wa) 3:58.93 248. Don Sage (Stan) 3:59.49 249. Brandon Strong (AzSt) 3:59.59 250. Ray Hughes (Nik) 3:59.78 You may recall that last spring, in anticipation of Mr. 250, T&FN offered a symbolic $250 prize. So that'll be Ray Hughes. (Thank goodness it wasn't a collegian, making for NCAA hoops through which to jump.) gh
