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  • jk0

    Member since 02/12/2020.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 11:39am EST

    One of the true emerging elites (already elite actually) of the generation, and just no interesting discussion or questions in this interview. When you only have 10 minutes, you have to go in prepared. And worse, WeJo forgot to ask him about running US and World Cross. I thought this was supposed to be a big theme. They already forgot to ask Grant Fisher, they have their fantasy draft. And no follow up to ask Nico if he plans to run? No pointing out to Nico that he was in the top echelon of their fantasy draft?
    … these interviews should always be given to Jonathan Gault.

  • jk0

    Member since 02/12/2020.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 12:01pm EST
    re: jk0

    and BTW, WeJo brings up Nico‘s loss to Parker Wolfe at NCAAs as if it was some big dropoff in his 2924 achievements. And then he never even thinks to mention that, hey, maybe that race presaged how great Parker Wolfe was becoming. Why not ask Nico what he thinks of this upcoming set of challengers such as Wolfe and Strand and others? Does he think about rivals? What is he aiming for on the world stage? God… so many questions.
    … even if WeJo was unprepared, why was he was also just unable to dig into things with follow-ups on the fly.

    I feel a little mean here, but this Letsrun is supposed to be this premier location, and they come up with just such a dud interview with a star so many of us are following.
    It’s one thing if they blow it with the sprinter or thrower, since this is primarily a distance site. But come on to blow it with Nico Young!?

  • jk0

    Member since 02/12/2020.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 12:02pm EST
    re: jk0

    Where is your outrage people?

  • your winnings, sir

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/27/2024 12:19pm EST
    re: jk0

    I am shocked, SHOCKED that a brojo came across as unprofessional and unprepared.

  • Interview Skills

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/27/2024 12:30pm EST
    re: jk0

    Did wejo at least stay for the whole interview? He walked out of the interview with Noah Lyles. If wejo stayed for the whole interview with Nico, then he is showing improvement.

  • Must repent

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/27/2024 4:27pm EST
    re: jk0

    Wow, I’m surprised he even accepted an interview with LetsRun because of the repent poster

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    MattHatter

    Member since 04/26/2023.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 4:45pm EST
    re: Must repent

    just heard, sounded like it was thrown together at the last minute. interviewer spent the whole time scrambling, spouting off random times as if Nico didn't already know them. And he kept bringing up last years NCAA Outdoor where he came 2nd to Parker Wolfe. Dude, who cares. would much rather hear about his experience running the 10K at the Olympics.

  • jk0

    Member since 02/12/2020.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 5:15pm EST
    re: jk0

    I would expect, even if the interview was thrown together last minute, owners of a long-distance running website would have a host of interesting things to talk to Nico about.

  • Flagstaffed

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/27/2024 5:28pm EST
    re: jk0

    Nico should’ve asked Wejo if it hurt worse to finish 4th twice or get chicked by Paula in Chicago.

  • jk0

    Member since 02/12/2020.

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    1 year ago 12/27/2024 5:34pm EST
    re: jk0

    Here’s a few suggestions… More than 10 minutes could handle, but maybe if you got Nico engaged he might be actually interested to talk to you longer!

    1. Did you ever think 26:58 would finish 12 at the Olympics?

    2. What are your goals for the next world championships? And for 2028 in LA?

    3. You were in 26:52 and 12:57(i) at age 22! What do you think you can hit this season? What about longer-term goals?

    4. How was your training in lifestyle changed after graduating college?

    5. Has Mike Smith altered his plans in your coaching? Who are, or who do you expect will be your key training partners?

    6. Who do you think will be your biggest American rivals over the next five years?

    7. You say you’d like to run a mile as well. What are your goals there? How do you think your 3:54 PR at altitude really translates?

    8. It seems like there’s potential for a unique combination where you can stretch from mile to 10,000 and eventually beyond. Do you think this is right? What do you think is your sweet spot?

    9. NAU will go through some big changes, and certainly already has. What’s your over under number of XC national championships for their men’s team in the next 10 years? How about the women?

    10. Who from American running have you most looked up to over the last 10 years? (active or historical) What about from the world stage?

  • nicogram

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    1 year ago 12/28/2024 10:04am EST
    re: jk0

    jk0 wrote:

    Here’s a few suggestions… More than 10 minutes could handle, but maybe if you got Nico engaged he might be actually interested to talk to you longer!

    1. Did you ever think 26:58 would finish 12 at the Olympics?

    2. What are your goals for the next world championships? And for 2028 in LA?

    3. You were in 26:52 and 12:57(i) at age 22! What do you think you can hit this season? What about longer-term goals?

    4. How was your training in lifestyle changed after graduating college?

    5. Has Mike Smith altered his plans in your coaching? Who are, or who do you expect will be your key training partners?

    6. Who do you think will be your biggest American rivals over the next five years?

    7. You say you’d like to run a mile as well. What are your goals there? How do you think your 3:54 PR at altitude really translates?

    8. It seems like there’s potential for a unique combination where you can stretch from mile to 10,000 and eventually beyond. Do you think this is right? What do you think is your sweet spot?

    9. NAU will go through some big changes, and certainly already has. What’s your over under number of XC national championships for their men’s team in the next 10 years? How about the women?

    10. Who from American running have you most looked up to over the last 10 years? (active or historical) What about from the world stage?

    great questions

  • WeJRoj aint be noin

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/28/2024 10:19am EST
    re: jk0

    Just let Gault or Chris Chavez do the interviews.

  • The Question Man

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/28/2024 3:14pm EST
    re: jk0

    jk0 wrote:

    One of the true emerging elites (already elite actually) of the generation, and just no interesting discussion or questions in this interview. When you only have 10 minutes, you have to go in prepared. And worse, WeJo forgot to ask him about running US and World Cross. I thought this was supposed to be a big theme. They already forgot to ask Grant Fisher, they have their fantasy draft. And no follow up to ask Nico if he plans to run? No pointing out to Nico that he was in the top echelon of their fantasy draft?
    … these interviews should always be given to Jonathan Gault.

    If you're surprised that a Brojo bungled an interview, I've a bridge to sell you. Sh*tting the bed when it matters most is what they do best.

  • Talk it out

    Anonymous Poster

    1 year ago 12/28/2024 3:49pm EST
    re: jk0

    jk0 wrote:

    Here’s a few suggestions… More than 10 minutes could handle, but maybe if you got Nico engaged he might be actually interested to talk to you longer!

    1. Did you ever think 26:58 would finish 12 at the Olympics?

    2. What are your goals for the next world championships? And for 2028 in LA?

    3. You were in 26:52 and 12:57(i) at age 22! What do you think you can hit this season? What about longer-term goals?

    4. How was your training in lifestyle changed after graduating college?

    5. Has Mike Smith altered his plans in your coaching? Who are, or who do you expect will be your key training partners?

    6. Who do you think will be your biggest American rivals over the next five years?

    7. You say you’d like to run a mile as well. What are your goals there? How do you think your 3:54 PR at altitude really translates?

    8. It seems like there’s potential for a unique combination where you can stretch from mile to 10,000 and eventually beyond. Do you think this is right? What do you think is your sweet spot?

    9. NAU will go through some big changes, and certainly already has. What’s your over under number of XC national championships for their men’s team in the next 10 years? How about the women?

    10. Who from American running have you most looked up to over the last 10 years? (active or historical) What about from the world stage?

    The fact that Wejo hardly asked about Nico’s training is so disappointing.

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    MattHatter

    Member since 04/26/2023.

    2,637 posts. Last post 8 months ago.
    1 year ago 12/28/2024 5:08pm EST
    re: jk0

    jk0 wrote:

    Here’s a few suggestions… More than 10 minutes could handle, but maybe if you got Nico engaged he might be actually interested to talk to you longer!

    1. Did you ever think 26:58 would finish 12 at the Olympics?

    2. What are your goals for the next world championships? And for 2028 in LA?

    3. You were in 26:52 and 12:57(i) at age 22! What do you think you can hit this season? What about longer-term goals?

    4. How was your training in lifestyle changed after graduating college?

    5. Has Mike Smith altered his plans in your coaching? Who are, or who do you expect will be your key training partners?

    6. Who do you think will be your biggest American rivals over the next five years?

    7. You say you’d like to run a mile as well. What are your goals there? How do you think your 3:54 PR at altitude really translates?

    8. It seems like there’s potential for a unique combination where you can stretch from mile to 10,000 and eventually beyond. Do you think this is right? What do you think is your sweet spot?

    9. NAU will go through some big changes, and certainly already has. What’s your over under number of XC national championships for their men’s team in the next 10 years? How about the women?

    10. Who from American running have you most looked up to over the last 10 years? (active or historical) What about from the world stage?

    also, why he scratched from the Merry Mile. I saw him milling about during the livecast. was he sick? hurt? hungover from too many Mai Tai's?

  • cofounder

    wejo

    Member since 08/12/2009.

    11,089 posts. Last post 9 hours ago.
    1 year ago 12/28/2024 5:47pm EST

    I understand the criticisms.

    Perhaps should have made it clear and Supporters club members would know this (as we released it to them then) but the interview was done in November before the fantasy draft, before the Merrie mile, so those criticisms aren’t valid.

    I appreciate the other feedback . In 10-15 minutes I wasn’t going to get into his training outside of why was 2024 so much better than 2023. Could have asked some bigger picture questions but looking at show notes if I had to do it again I would have skipped GST. could have asked more about 2028 goals and tried to touch on that with the roads question.

    Also at beginning when I was trying to flush out what Nico did in 2024 to put it all together was an important theme but could have done it quicker.

    here are show notes:

    01:24:16 Nico Young
    • 01:24:29 Nico Young's Stellar 2024 Season
    • 01:28:10 Reflecting on Collegiate Career
    • 01:33:32 2025 Indoor plans, can he get the AR?
    • 01:36:05 Grand Slam Track
    • 01:38:52 What about the marathon and roads?

    Thinj I did 6 interviews back to back and perhaps it showed but Nico was earlier. (And why I had to leave in final minutes of Lyles interview)

  • registered

    Kickers usually win

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    1 year ago 12/28/2024 6:51pm EST
    re: jk0

    jk0 wrote:

    Here’s a few suggestions… More than 10 minutes could handle, but maybe if you got Nico engaged he might be actually interested to talk to you longer!

    1. Did you ever think 26:58 would finish 12 at the Olympics?

    2. What are your goals for the next world championships? And for 2028 in LA?

    3. You were in 26:52 and 12:57(i) at age 22! What do you think you can hit this season? What about longer-term goals?

    4. How was your training in lifestyle changed after graduating college?

    5. Has Mike Smith altered his plans in your coaching? Who are, or who do you expect will be your key training partners?

    6. Who do you think will be your biggest American rivals over the next five years?

    7. You say you’d like to run a mile as well. What are your goals there? How do you think your 3:54 PR at altitude really translates?

    8. It seems like there’s potential for a unique combination where you can stretch from mile to 10,000 and eventually beyond. Do you think this is right? What do you think is your sweet spot?

    9. NAU will go through some big changes, and certainly already has. What’s your over under number of XC national championships for their men’s team in the next 10 years? How about the women?

    10. Who from American running have you most looked up to over the last 10 years? (active or historical) What about from the world stage?

    Here you go:

    1) “I had no idea how the race would play out.”

    2) “I’ll have a better idea what of what I can do at the WC, as the season progresses. L.A. is way too far off to think about.”

    3) “Don’t know.”

    4) “ Pretty much the same thing.”

    5) “No changes in training.” Nico can tell us about likely training partners.

    6) “I can’t even predict the next 5 years for myself.”

    7) “Yeah, I’ll run a couple of 1500m/miles this year.”

    8) “Im a 5/10 runner at least through L.A.”

    9) “I’ve graduated and wish them well”

    10) That’s a fluff question that only Nico can answer.

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