absurd wrote:
THIS.
Plus... he has stated outright that the focus of this winter is getting stronger not speed because that's where they think he's weakest. So he goes out and trains and then runs a fast 3k and huge PR.
So let's get this straight. Kid has fast PRs, he and his coach decide the best thing for his long term development is to improve strength. He then goes out, improves his strength, and runs a time that would place him at the top end of NCAA history if he had decided to do what all you "he has to be judged as a pro" morons would have had him do. A time that is a huge improvement for him.
But because he was probably sick and had a bad race in February, all the coaching, training and performances that are focused on the long-term potential of a teen athlete in a sport where most runners peak in their late-20s, is bad?
You are hearing yourselves, right?
I can confirm he was sick
Not speculation
Rest of that is not for public consumption…sorry