WTF Was that hocker

ran like a wuss ngl

That was good race from him... Sorry he doesn't target mid season time trials for internet points.

I think you're forgetting the results of last year's Pre mile

Faster than he was last year here. Think he just missed the move with Nuguse. He will be ready at trials

Another race, another poor display by Hocker. Where's the Paris sauce?

Hocker knows how to peak.

Probably sore from 4x40lb Boulder throws or whatever freak nonsense Thomas is making him do right now.

Not bad for his first time trial race of the outdoor season. He can build from here.

Yes, I've heard him interviewed a few times this season and it's pretty obvious he's super focused on peaking at the World Championships. Any other wins are just bonuses but don't really matter for him. He knows there are a ton of other talented guys, but I'm sure he'll position himself to win Worlds when the time comes. It does look like it will be another close race for sure though.

I think he's just a little fried from racing so much this year. He thrives on building a sharp peak, so hopefully he can get fresh for Worlds.

Queue the usual excuses:

- it's mid season, he's got time...

- Cole knows to peak, it's part of the process...

- it's actually faster than where he was two years ago, when he did ... (nothing)

- Diamond League races are overrated...

- He will be there when it counts...

All BS. All athletes race to win, to be the best.

If you don't win races, you're not the best. I don't consider him top 3 right now.

Exactly. He knows how to peak well for a one off race but the criticism of him is warranted for being the best throughout the season. We'll see how he does at USA's but so far he is for sure not the best.

He takes the Makloufi and Viren approach.

He was on his limit

He didn't have his boost until after trials last year. Expect the same again.

The field got stuck behind Kipsang who noticeably slowed immediately after the 400 and ended up coming in near last. Hocker should have went past him right there. the field was 1:26 through 600 and 2:26 through 1,000. sad considering they were all there to run fast.

Yes, he does. He will medal again.