If that's what Mu was expecting, then she's batsh*t crazy because she didn't train hard this year. If she wants the attention and money and gold medals then you need to work hard and actually show up to races.
She has nobody to blame but herself.
I’ve seen many criticisms of Mu, but tonight is the first time I’ve seen her accused of not training hard. Getting injured usually means the opposite.
Do you have any sources to back up your claim that she wasn’t training hard this year prior to her injury?
It's not uncommon to see an High school or college XC athlete slack off over the summer and then try to train at the peak fitness level they were at the previous year and get hurt a few weeks into the season.
She hasn't said much lately, but not saying anything after the fall, and having her coach go on a PR tour about why the US trials needs to be changed indicates she's isn't taking it well and her handlers are (smartly) having her avoid the press.
So she didn't whine and complain. You are a liar.
She's previously whined and complained about the media, it being too running focused etc. Her PR team isn't letting her talk to media rn because she won't do her image any favors. Her "I don't care about track" shtick just sounds like cope when you aren't on the Olympic team.
I don’t blame her. The Olympics are the highlight of any runner’s career. If I bombed out of the trials like she did, I’d probably take the rest of the year off and doing something else.
I am a big fan of hers - I think she is terrific; great talent, great personality; she has hit a bump in the road but the racing season is long and so will be her career.
Whoever wins in Paris doesn't give a crap about where Mu races after the US final.
They'll not be losing a lot of sleep over it, no. But people constantly brining up Mu and what might have happened would still be annoying.
But after this race that's not really going to be much of a talking point any more.
this makes so much sense now. I'll admit I was scratching my head at the original comment but it's actually spot on.
I wonder if it is the curse of the lack of adversity Mu had in that 2021 year that actually is ruining her now: she waltzed in after her first pro season and just grabbed a gold medal making it look so easy. Now she's had injury problems, high expectations, low motivation to train and interest in other pursuits... nothing is easy all of a sudden. That must be very difficult even if many don't actually pity her. Once you reach the mountain peak there's nowhere to go but down.
However, I don't think she is done (if she doesn't want to be) like some on here are saying. American record in 800 less than a year ago doesn't just evaporate.
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A winning time of 1:58.19 is not a B level performance just because it is not quite good enough to win every diamond league or make it to the top of the podium. How many US woman are faster this year?
A winning time of 1:58.19 is not a B level performance just because it is not quite good enough to win every diamond league or make it to the top of the podium. How many US woman are faster this year?
Current 2024 US List 1) 1:57.36 Nia Akins 2) 1:57.87 Emily Mackay 3) 1:58.32 Allie Wilson 4) 1:58.37 Michaela Rose 5) 1:58.45 Juliette Whittaker 6) 1:58.48 Sage Hurta-Klecker 7) 1:58.67 Addy Wiley 8) 1:58.77 Heather MacLean 9) 1:58.84 Athing Mu 10) 1:58.95 Olivia Baker
She is done. It’s a long way to the next OG. Her career is looking more like Braziers or Wariners - on top and then fell off a cliff either due to injury, mental issues or lack of care.
Athing Mu didn't look like she wanted to be at this meet. She looked grumpy and sad before it started, and gave up in the last 100m.
I don't know if she's going to get her passion for running back.
And thats Ok! She has already proved herself with an olympic gold, world gold, and 1:54 high. She is the goat of the 800m And she can retire gracefully!
Kersee wasted a year with that silly 1500 training, possibly spurred on by LRC fanboys who thought Mu could do anything. Any time an LRC poster says a runner should move up or down, they should be banned for life.
That being said (heehee) why doesn't Kersee move her back to the 400? Less time to think, stays in her lane so no worry about tripping, just get in the blocks and run like hell for a lap.
I’ve seen many criticisms of Mu, but tonight is the first time I’ve seen her accused of not training hard. Getting injured usually means the opposite.
Do you have any sources to back up your claim that she wasn’t training hard this year prior to her injury?
It's not uncommon to see an High school or college XC athlete slack off over the summer and then try to train at the peak fitness level they were at the previous year and get hurt a few weeks into the season.
High school and college XC athlete behavior has nothing to do with an established pro like Mu.
A poster stated that Mu didn’t train hard as if it’s a fact. I want to know if they have sources for their claim or if they’re just spouting off nonsense. I suspect it’s the latter.