"Mansplaining?"  Really?

"Red herring?"  Really???

Why?  I'm hoping that if the unlikely situation presents itself, a quick analysis of the then-current circumstances would be helpful, if she reads this. Also, she is an extraordinarily gifted athlete, with a great career in front of her as an amateur and a pro, if she wants that. Mt. Marathon is not worth the risk of a career-ending injury.

Event Indoor WR Outdoor WR, from Nov. 2013.

400 - 44.57 44.13 
800 - 1:42.67 1:40.91
1500 - 3:31.18 3:26
Mile - 3:48.45 3:43.13
2000 - 4:49.99 4:44.79
3000 - 7:24.9 7:20.67
2 Mile - 8:04 7:58
5000 - 12:49.6 12:37.35

Sub-15:30 is not "upper."

I ran indoor, small banked track and flat long track, outdoor , x-c, marathons, for over 3 years.  I love mountain running more than anything else, and have three knee replacements to prove it.