I'm looking at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and I wondered if anyone has any insight on the program, coach, training, etc.? I've heard mixed reviews and wanted to receive some additional information. Thanks
I'm looking at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and I wondered if anyone has any insight on the program, coach, training, etc.? I've heard mixed reviews and wanted to receive some additional information. Thanks
Red neck area...had a one night stand with an ADPI girl though.
I ran for Winthrop in the late 80s. I love the town and great place to train. I did not run for Paxton but I have sent a few runners to them. He will push you very hard and will demand a lot from you. He will push you to the line of injury and sometimes over. My opinion all coaches that are good will do this. He does lack some tact as a coach but has your best in mind. The runners, I sent there, all improved a lot. I would recommend one of my driven runners to go to Winthrop. If they lack some drive, I will suggest other schools. I hope this helps
They have a good basketball team. That short little dude can play. Not strong in running, though. I ran in the Big South and they were never a contender in cc or track and field that I can recall.
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I'm looking at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC and I wondered if anyone has any insight on the program, coach, training, etc.? I've heard mixed reviews and wanted to receive some additional information. Thanks
No super studs out of high school on the current team (one guy ran 9:20...two others at 9:33 and the others are slower).
Based on looking at their college times, I don't see a lot of improvement, so I would call the program middle of the road based on that.
Go there if you like the campus, the team atmosphere and the academic offerings...and money if they offer. I wouldn't choose it hoping to grow a ton as a runner.
The dyke sprint coach is terrible. All the sprinters end up hurt.
I know they are hosting the 2018 NCAA South region for XC. The course is mostly on a golf course with a few long hills
Make that Southeast Region, not South
Is there a rule against attaching a helium balloon to yourself while running a road race?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has a 1989 Ferrari 348 GTB and he's just put in paperwork to upgrade it
How rare is it to run a sub 5 minute mile AND bench press 225?
Am I living in the twilight zone? The Boston Marathon weather was terrible!
Mark Coogan says that if you could only do 3 workouts as a 1500m runner you should do these
Move over Mark Coogan, Rojo and John Kellogg share their 3 favorite mile workouts