10k results

Great race, Wejo, goes to show that the main training, not just a workout, is what counts, and that you have to keep in the race mentally. You didn't give up on yourself in the race, must have gotten VERY well rested, too. Can you describe your taper to us, and what you think worked (how long in days, how many workouts, miles, etc.), thanks and enjoy that PAN-AM experience, but Dont Drink The Water.

Just wondering, how do you pronounce 'wejo'? Also by how much did you PR?

Great race!

didn't think you had it in'ya... after all, you got beat in the marathon by a girl who's never run under 30...

Way to go, wejo, good on ya! Gives the rest of us hope.

Great job Wejo. If you need people to start a nay saying thread before the Pan-Am games to get you pumped up, let us know. Whay JayZ and Beyonce song are you talking about?

FOUND DID NOT LIE TO GET IN!!! WHAT'S WITH YOU GUYS? THE USATF HAS WHATEVER DISCRESSION IT WANTS. WEJO GOT IN WITHOUT A QUALIFIER, RIGHT? THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT TO FILL THE FIELD.

Hey congrats on the fine race!

Congrats, great race!

For those Culpepper fans who wonder why no one gets that excited over his successes..no one is sure whether he will ever go to these events that he qualifies for ..thats why..its an old story..but one that sticks in other fans minds..

And I don't have as strong an opinion on this as some others..

Great run by Wejo...just an observation, Wejo runs at 7 minute pace or slower except for the quality stuff, The Hansons's and Nike Project guys all reportedly (as evidenced from interviews and web site postings) train all of their runs at a much faster pace. Weldon runs 2806 and one of the Hanson guys runs 2850 something while 2 from the Nike Project DNF. While there is more than one way to meet the challenge, and not taking anything from the Hanson's program it is obvious John Kellogg knows how to put together the training plan to get his athlete(s) ready for performances when it counts. Even more impressive considering the amount of lost training and racing time due to injury, a 217 marathon, then a top 10k performance. The critics of JK need to reevaluate. Go JK..Go Wejo.

Congrats.

These things don't happen by accident,

Nice work.

"I must admit I was a bit shocked when I talked to a coach this week about his athlete who was trying to petition to get into the 10k, and he said, "well it's not like you or ___(my athlete) are going to compete for national team spots". I was a bit shocked he said this to me on the phone, but immediatly laughed about it to my roommate and my brother. The coach then went on to talk about some of the athletes who got in with qualifiers from last year and aren't running that well this year and said something like, "you and __ (my athlete) would even beat them". "

Wejo-

Did JK actually say he did not think you could contend?

If so, why DID he say that?

Should not a coach have confidence in his own athlete?

Also, outstanding race. Get yourself into a late season meet and you will go sub-28 without a doubt.

Racer 1, you need to re-read Wejo's post, for he says another guy's coach laid down all that smack.

Great job wejo. That was a good honest assesment. I liked how you mentioned being depressed and unconfident about your running, even having to bag a workout and go have a burger. One normally doesn't get to hear about the down and out side of a great runner. It is nice to know all that could have been going on in your head and you still bounced back. Even though I am slow, it is still nice to know when my running is going poorly or I am unmotivated that guys of your level sometimes experience similar phases and can still push on.

Also, especially given that you had been off the track for quite some time that took some pretty big nuts go out there and hang with the leaders.

Sorry, I missed that. I thought it said "my coach" at first.

Anyway, congratulations to Wejo and also to JK for his coaching.

Wejo - Just echoing everyone else's sentiments. Great run (great site too). Not sure wht really, but I felt really pleased when I saw your time and position. Keep up the good work.

Weldon,

Congratulations on a gutsy and beyond impressive performance. Also, congratulations to the guru, John Kellogg. Must feel great to have your sacrifices bear fruit. Even more impressive when you consider that you run a site that is filled with criticism. Best of luck in your training and future races-- Pan Am games?? Awesome.

I was at the meet last night & I knew Wejo was a decent runner but not THAT good. He looked like he was sprinting to keep up w/ the lead pack. Culpepper & Meb looked so comfortable.

I was thinking this guy is just going out for the glory and to brag about it on his website (which I visit all the time now).

Our group watching was really cheering for this underdog guy & very very impressed how he hung in there & kept at it the whole way. Awesome job! I was really impressed. That was inspirational.

I agree with just peaking for a few key times in the year instead of just running average all year long...what is the point? Don't you want to see what you can really run at your very best?

What JayZ/Beyonce song? The new one? If so that song..the track and the video are HOT!

wejo- what adjustments did you make to your training when you realized you felt like crap? Did you maintain, back off, push through? Did you feel like going with the leaders "no matter what" was something of a suicide mission, or did you feel you were legit, or had nothing to lose? Just wondering about this, cuz I put in a lot more miles this year, and have had some real crap races, and am wondering how to adjust for my goal races coming up in a month or so.

Great work, and good luck at Pan-Ams!

I'm curious if WEJO can post a week of his training? Or a couple. It'd be nice to see what pace you do on the track or your "quality" workouts. How long is your long run?