JG tries to cover by providing examples of the 400m hurdlers who transitioned to the 8 and had one good season. He's so pathetic in his blatant attempts to gaslight us into thinking the sport is somehow not completely tainted. JG, I'm not gullible, so nice try, and I will never suspend my critical thinking.
JG was also super excited by those best workouts ever from Kiprop some 10 years ago, and he was an avid defender of Houlihan and Asinga even after they tested positive and got banned. Same goes for the owners here. Gaslighting is a good term for that, all for $.
I just enjoy the writing for what it is. It's not like you can get this coverage on track from anywhere else. I don't expect them to really ask the hard questions on doping anymore, beyond obviously dislikeable guys such as Alberto. In articles like these, you can draw your own conclusions on whether PEDs are involved or not.
1. I can see why Hoey’s dad rubs a lot of people the wrong way, but I’d imagine most parents would try to do the same for their kid if they had that sort of money, resources, and connection to the sport.
2. In my opinion Hoey’s dad should just sponsor a whole training group to train with his son and give him some of the team aspects of running. I’d imagine offering a couple good College runner a 1 year deal of free housing, travel and like 35-40k or ‘job’ at the company could draw in some good athletes who are just under top level pros.
1. I can see why Hoey’s dad rubs a lot of people the wrong way, but I’d imagine most parents would try to do the same for their kid if they had that sort of money, resources, and connection to the sport.
2. In my opinion Hoey’s dad should just sponsor a whole training group to train with his son and give him some of the team aspects of running. I’d imagine offering a couple good College runner a 1 year deal of free housing, travel and like 35-40k or ‘job’ at the company could draw in some good athletes who are just under top level pros.
I appreciate you finding the nuance. Nearly all of us, if we had the resources to do so, would do as much as Fran has to make the dreams of his sons a reality. But it is also true that it's given his kids an unbelievable amount of chances that others haven't, and probably everyone in that family a little bit of a pain in the ass to deal with.
And look, elephant in the room, would it surprise me if at some point Fran said, "Look, I've poured millions into this and it hasn't worked -- you're going to start taking [PED] or else it's over"? Not in the absolute slightest.
Great write up. Full disclosure I only read part one, but Hoey's journey has been... interesting... Some of my favorite tidbits:
- Son of an incredibly successful financial advisor who has "poured millions" into his son's track careers
- Built a private track and private living quarters including sauna, weight room, cold tub, etc.
- BOUGHT A HOUSE for Matt Centrowitz Sr. so that he would move to PA to coach them
- Five coaches in five years, not all sounded like amicable separations either
- In reference to his younger brother skipping college: "Fran taught the boys early on that it is worth it to take risks in life". Is it a risk when you have a super-wealthy father who let's you work at his investment firm with no college degree?
His Dad almost reminds me of Gjert in a way. Super overbearing father who is unhealthily obsessed with his sons' success. I hate to be the guy to hate on someone just for having rich parents, but it doesn't exactly make me want to root for him.
Curious what others thought.
Imagine your PR plan including giving a story to LetsRun.com.
1. I can see why Hoey’s dad rubs a lot of people the wrong way, but I’d imagine most parents would try to do the same for their kid if they had that sort of money, resources, and connection to the sport.
2. In my opinion Hoey’s dad should just sponsor a whole training group to train with his son and give him some of the team aspects of running. I’d imagine offering a couple good College runner a 1 year deal of free housing, travel and like 35-40k or ‘job’ at the company could draw in some good athletes who are just under top level pros.
Too many people always want the well off to just hand them money. These people who want the easy handouts would never hand out freebies if they were wealthy. You have to make your own way.