rhimby wrote:
Is she not allowed to train? Genuinely asking. What are the rules of her ban?
I looked up the rules on WorldAthletics website just now, and they're super vague and kinda surprisingly relaxed.
Basically says you aren't allowed to "practice" with athletes registered with a "member federation" eg USATF but there's no definition of what a practice is. Like if the NB Boston gals bump into her on Lake Mary and they chat on an easy run for 15min, does that break the rules?
Not allowed to compete in certified events. Not allowed to take part in activities/practices organized by member federations or affiliated clubs eg BTC. Can't use facilities or funds of member federations or affiliated teams.
But yes, nothing saying she cannot train by herself, or with anyone else for that matter. Like so long as someone isn't an active registered member of USATF she could workout with them is what it looks like. Also while it looks like she can't benefit from any club, it also doesn't say she can't just give some $$ to a coach and ask them to coach her 1 on 1 privately outside of any other activity.