Though a victory in LA would be considered an upset, Aaron Braun has been a force on the U.S. distance running circuit in recent years, including winning the US National Road Racing Championship 12k last November and finishing second at the USA Half Marathon Championship in January, 15 seconds behin
In the mens race, B.A.A. 5K runner-upAaron Braun, 26, of Arizona, led a pack of six as they crossed the one mile mark in 4:40. Along with Braun and Desisa, the pack included 2012 B.A.A. Distance Medley championAllan Kiprono(KEN); 2012 B.A.A. Distance Medley runner-upLani Rutto(KEN); 2012 Paris 28:062) Lelisa Desisa Ethiopia 28:153) Daniel Salel Kenya 28:304) Allan Kiprono Kenya 28:365) Raji Assefa Ethiopia 28:466) Lani Rutto Kenya 29:127) Aaron Braun Flagstaff AZ 29:598) Tadesse Biratu Malden