“Can you believe those 2 idiot brothers haven’t fixed their stupid website”
Ludicrous. Don’t bash the site that has brought us long distance running news for the past 25+ years. There’s nothing broken with the website.
There's actually been a TON of technical problems the last few weeks. Thank god it didn't happen during Paris. We're hoping to have it figure out in the next week. To me, the criticism in this case is warranted.
Can hear it immediately following the race... makes sense, he's always bagging on people for not racing. Respects Cole getting back out there, especially after the race of his life.
That was how I took it. It was two pronged. Jakob respects Hocker because he knows Hocker will show up more frequently than Kerr does. That led to the brief chat and hand clasping.
However, there is a second equally important element. On a race to race basis Jakob doesn't fret Hocker. Today's result will confirm that to him. Kerr gives Jakob more trouble because knows Kerr with cling to him and out finish him. Hence the strategy in Paris. If Kerr didn't exist Jakob wouldn't have felt the need to run it that way.
Jakob will view Hocker as a more erratic occasional threat but not somebody who forces him to alter race tactics or forces him to check the big screen or look over the shoulder.
Ingebrigtsen was certainly checking the screen today.
That was how I took it. It was two pronged. Jakob respects Hocker because he knows Hocker will show up more frequently than Kerr does. That led to the brief chat and hand clasping.
However, there is a second equally important element. On a race to race basis Jakob doesn't fret Hocker. Today's result will confirm that to him. Kerr gives Jakob more trouble because knows Kerr with cling to him and out finish him. Hence the strategy in Paris. If Kerr didn't exist Jakob wouldn't have felt the need to run it that way.
Jakob will view Hocker as a more erratic occasional threat but not somebody who forces him to alter race tactics or forces him to check the big screen or look over the shoulder.
I’m not so sure it’s just Kerr. It sure seemed like he surged after 800 to get Tim and others off of him in Paris. But yes Hocker typically waits until the last 300 to start pushing to get to the front to set up his kick, whereas Kerr gets alongside and has a more gradual ramping up of the speed.
You guys have to stop thinking everyone is ducking after the big championship. Some seasons were structured for peaking then. Some athletes have planned these seasons out over a year ago.
Yes. And some athletes get slated (Kerr) and others (Muir, Hodgkinson etc don’t). Where was Neil Gourlay? Where was Duguma? We could play this game all night.
Not with me you can't. They didn't race all the time before the championship why you guys suddenly expect that to change after. Not all runners are the same. Also everyone doesn't deserve a rematch. Beat them on the right day or wait your turn.
Yes. And some athletes get slated (Kerr) and others (Muir, Hodgkinson etc don’t). Where was Neil Gourlay? Where was Duguma? We could play this game all night.
I agree people can be overly harsh in some examples. But Kerr I mean…the track record is not the same as pretty much anyone else. 3 1500/mile finals in a 12 month period is wild.
Muir races a ton of DLs. Gourley does plenty. Duguma is interesting and I wonder if she’s punting on the DL final. Or maybe she can get a bye in? Either way she raced a ton from indoors until Oslo.
Can hear it immediately following the race... makes sense, he's always bagging on people for not racing. Respects Cole getting back out there, especially after the race of his life.
Jakob is that kid who challenges you in smash bros and demands that you play another game if he loses.
To follow your logic, you personally only care about the one 1500 runner per year who wins the world title and fast times are irrelevant. What about the off year? Should we not speak about any of them during that year since none of them won the title?
Can hear it immediately following the race... makes sense, he's always bagging on people for not racing. Respects Cole getting back out there, especially after the race of his life.
I bet he does appreciate Hocker "coming out". A thrashing of the one who took the title is always enjoyable revenge.
To follow your logic, you personally only care about the one 1500 runner per year who wins the world title and fast times are irrelevant. What about the off year? Should we not speak about any of them during that year since none of them won the title?
We will definitely talk about who we think the best guy is in two years, but there's not much glory in it. Unless he sets a world record, his season will be quickly forgotten.