Matthew Novak (Deep Run) 15:44 VA #12
After seeing him run three times already this year we are under the assumption that he starts his race strategy at the finish line saying he is going to win in a photo finish and then works his way back from there. He seemingly finds a way to make a race close each and every invitational he has run at this year... and don't get us wrong, we love that for our meet. Out of those three close finishes he has won two and lost one in a photo finish with the exact same time to Johnny Pace.
Though his race strategy likely drives his coaches crazy, it does make for quite the entertaining race and with him in this field it will be just that. Out of all the competitors in the race none can say they have run a 4:09 mile. Matthew has footspeed like no other in this race, his kick is deadly and he cannot be counted out of this race. He, as well as a few others, have been racing on some difficult courses this year so do not be surprised when he pr's this weekend.