Chef Gordon Ramzi wrote:
- Kids who don't run with school teams, but instead chase times in "elite" races.
- Multiple "National Championships" which create chaos and dilute talent.
- Abundance of overage seniors.
- Shoes are the final nail in the coffin. Multiple sub-4s every year, which should be 4:08s or thereabouts.
It's all way too clinical and phoned-in. Too many "good runners" to keep track of. Vibes are just off. Really just interested in my local/state stuff now.
I am sure your dismay will change the nature of it.