CJ dropped out of Valencia?

I’m just glad we got to see a “pro” run a turkey trot.

Matt was running with Gidey for a good while. I don't think he finished or ever even intended to. The dude simply loves attention.

Matt stated on his last podcast episode he was pacing a friend who was trying to run 2:16ish.

Sweat Elite has been a great source of media for the sport.

my only criticism of CJ is that maybe a 50k record attempt a few weeks before your goal marathon isn’t the best way to peak for your goal marathon.

Top USA Women

Jane Bareikis 2:30:04 PB 20th place

Jen Bergman 2:31:38 22th place

According to Strava, CJ sh!t his pants. Stomach problems from the beginning

That damn Spanish olive oil

I get that it's hard to make a living at his ability level. He's incredibly talented and fit, but he's nowhere near the top tier of world class runners...or even US runners for that matter. But busting out massive workouts then falling flat on your face every race is not a sustainable way to stay relevant.

This is too harsh. It’s seems to me that CJ rarely blow up in races despite busting out ridiculous workouts. Stomach issue is another thing.

He wasn’t training in accordance with your principles, but wait until he actually “fall flat” before dropping your hammer.

He's a time trialist and Workout Champ, not a good competitor. Stomach issues are caused by nerves.

if only he had a coach

Or too much caffeine, beet root juice, beta alanine, sodium citrate, or cordyceps.

Why does anyone expect him to race well? He’s a workout warrior and that’s all he will ever be. I haven’t ran in 10 years and I know I could beat him in a sanctioned race because he’d fold and fall over under pressure. But in a workout, he would beat me if I was riding a bike.

I predicted he would get chicked by Gidey after a tough battle. I was half right.

The guy RACED 2 x 2:10, 2:12, and an equivalent 50k in the same year - and all while giving up probably a minute by wearing Brooks. If anything he should be racing less and calling his races better (why run 2:12 at Modesto?).

Bro really paid to fly to Spain just to sh$t on himself

Kevin Hanson is a Brooks Sponsored Coach. Why doesn’t he coach CJ? It seems like wasted talent on both sides.

Actually, CJ should consult with Nate Jenkins.

CJ is not just a workout warrior. He ran two 2:10s 60 days apart (Boston and Grandma’s) — after his similar run in Modesto.

His 50k record was the same number of days before Valencia.

Yeah, he is wasted talent that could do so much more with proper coaching. It is sad to watch. I get people love to see his training race efforts on Strava. It is just that he could be so much more.

Needs to try a Shelbo burrito next to wash it all down