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Twenty-somethings Ryan Hall and Brian Sell are consensus favorites, along with naturalized citizens Abdirahman, Meb Keflezighi and Khalid Khannouchi, who has the top qualifying time (2:07:04). The weather is expected to be fairly ideal, with temperatures in the 40s, so the question is: Does a desperate rush for a top-three spot mean a 133-runner pack with a sprint to the finish?

"Different guys have different mindsets," said Lehmkuhle. "My experience in marathons shows me I need to run my own race. I'm going to be less interested in if there are a lot of big moves being made up front than I am in doing what's best for me."

Chris Miller • cmiller@startribune.com