Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s weird that Hocker decided to do a time trial 2k against his training partner and a bunch of college kids literally the day before a super hyped 2k race with great competition? I know he’s Olympic champ and he can do what he wants, but it just seems a little lame. He ran fast though, the people in the other thread saying the time isn’t impressive are idiots.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s weird that Hocker decided to do a time trial 2k against his training partner and a bunch of college kids literally the day before a super hyped 2k race with great competition? I know he’s Olympic champ and he can do what he wants, but it just seems a little lame. He ran fast though, the people in the other thread saying the time isn’t impressive are idiots.
I should add that if this was a mile or a 3k it would be different, pros do different races and don’t face each other all the time. It’s the fact that it is the 2k, an event that is barely run that makes it so strange to me. Why time trial instead of race?
Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s weird that Hocker decided to do a time trial 2k against his training partner and a bunch of college kids literally the day before a super hyped 2k race with great competition? I know he’s Olympic champ and he can do what he wants, but it just seems a little lame. He ran fast though, the people in the other thread saying the time isn’t impressive are idiots.
Hocker has already promised to run Millrose, a mile at some newly laid indoor track on Feb 15th(?), USA indoors, and World Indoors. It’s packed already and it would have made no difference if he ran in Boston.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s weird that Hocker decided to do a time trial 2k against his training partner and a bunch of college kids literally the day before a super hyped 2k race with great competition? I know he’s Olympic champ and he can do what he wants, but it just seems a little lame. He ran fast though, the people in the other thread saying the time isn’t impressive are idiots.
I should add that if this was a mile or a 3k it would be different, pros do different races and don’t face each other all the time. It’s the fact that it is the 2k, an event that is barely run that makes it so strange to me. Why time trial instead of race?
He always runs a time trial in January where he trains, in VA
I am sick of all these yo yos going after these fake "world records" not recognized by WA and softer than a buttered porcupine belly.
At men's Olympic track mid and long distances, where the real records are, there are only four performances better than any of the records from 20 years ago. That's all! 4 times in more than 20 years, only three athletes could do it.
I should add that if this was a mile or a 3k it would be different, pros do different races and don’t face each other all the time. It’s the fact that it is the 2k, an event that is barely run that makes it so strange to me. Why time trial instead of race?
He always runs a time trial in January where he trains, in VA
Good to know, I didn’t realize this. I can definitely see why it would be more comfortable to do a time trial instead of a race at this point in his buildup, and maybe he picked the 2k distance because there are other super fast guys running it this weekend and he wants to see how his time compares without having to be there.
I am sick of all these yo yos going after these fake "world records" not recognized by WA and softer than a buttered porcupine belly.
At men's Olympic track mid and long distances, where the real records are, there are only four performances better than any of the records from 20 years ago. That's all! 4 times in more than 20 years, only three athletes could do it.
If you want these WRs not to be soft, it helps if good people run them and keep improving them. Good luck to anyone who thinks they are going to break Jakob's outdoor 2000m record anytime soon.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think it’s weird that Hocker decided to do a time trial 2k against his training partner and a bunch of college kids literally the day before a super hyped 2k race with great competition? I know he’s Olympic champ and he can do what he wants, but it just seems a little lame. He ran fast though, the people in the other thread saying the time isn’t impressive are idiots.
No, I do not think it is weird to do a race simulation on your home track before you kick off.your indoor season. Hes already committed to attempt the double at USAs and World's indoor if he qualifies, giving him a longer indoor season some of these guys will do. Why travel this weekend with a major storm coming if you don't need to and this weekend's meet isnt important. With Gold in the last 2 global champs, is there anyone right now with more reason to trust the process?
Coach Thomas dislikes unnecessary travel. People tend to get sick when spending time in airports and on planes. And as other have mentioned, hocker already has quite a full schedule already.
He always runs a time trial in January where he trains, in VA
Good to know, I didn’t realize this. I can definitely see why it would be more comfortable to do a time trial instead of a race at this point in his buildup, and maybe he picked the 2k distance because there are other super fast guys running it this weekend and he wants to see how his time compares without having to be there.
The lack of travel likely is key...combine that with the weather this weekend
Coach Thomas dislikes unnecessary travel. People tend to get sick when spending time in airports and on planes. And as other have mentioned, hocker already has quite a full schedule already.
Good to know, I didn’t realize this. I can definitely see why it would be more comfortable to do a time trial instead of a race at this point in his buildup, and maybe he picked the 2k distance because there are other super fast guys running it this weekend and he wants to see how his time compares without having to be there.
The lack of travel likely is key...combine that with the weather this weekend
Plus if he has a contract bonus, it just makes sense to run it a day earlier. If he ran 4:50 today in a race won in 4:49 he might not get a record bonus, but running a day earlier lets him preemptively set the record and get a bonus he might not otherwise.
I’m guessing it was at least a $10k bonus he got for a new indoor world best.
Coach Thomas dislikes unnecessary travel. People tend to get sick when spending time in airports and on planes. And as other have mentioned, hocker already has quite a full schedule already.
Yes he opens up locally every year indoors and outdoors (GST exempted). I wonder what was behind going 2K this year after 1K last year.