The guy had a tremendous run at the 04 Marathon Trials and ran 2:12 for a monster PR. Has he be in the remote performance neighborhood since over any distance? His story was great hearing how he was like a 4:50 high school miler but I have,kt heard boo since. I remember a 2:19 or 20 in Boston 06, anything else?
"han son" = none hit wonder?
The real question is which Hanson will do the same thing this year? The Hansons will probably have a no name in the top 5 again.
For someone who has never had a hit. I would be proud to say that I was a one hit wonder.
A serious achilles/calf surgery...
I've never cared for the bad connotations associated w/the term 'one hit wonder', whether applied to music, athletes, whatever. We rarely see all that went into the performance that captured all the attention, ignore the subject and spend too much time yakking about 'failure' to produce again. We don't get to see the individual or group down the line to see what they've made of themselves. You know, get the larger picture.
I don't know what future great things Trent might do as a runner but we shouldn't confine him to race results. He's interested in the sport beyond his own running; is a bright, capable guy who'll likely make a difference in the path of his choosing. I know he's doing some above-average running currently. He has every reason to be one of the most frustrated runners in America...and I'm sure he ain't happy w/the setbacks but I think he'll be okay.
Sometimes being a one hit wonder, especially in sports, can make you a legend. There is some kind of mystic about the whole thing.
my neighbors were one hit wonders in music. They hate being called that but on the flip side they dont have to work real 9-5's ever again.
I knew Trent when he was working at the colorado running company store in the springs. great kid and has a bright future, but having a major surgery and a couple setbacks doesn't make you a one hit wonder. Why not call Goucher a one hit wonder or a few "minor hits" wonder.
it appears to me that trent accomplished what he set out to do- he placed himself in contention to make an Olympic team on the biggest stage in US running. how can one dispute his massive success? we all dream and strive to have that opportunity, the opportunity to succeed at the highest level possible. trent did it. proof of this is set forth by the mere fact we are still in awe nearly 4 years later. he doesn't need to run another step, just as he didn't need to run his first step to be a successful person- but the sport is much better because he did.
I didn't know that Trent Briney had a major surgery. Having had 4 surgeries for running myself, I think that he can make it back to a high level of running.
Running is not like music. Our fate is not determined by the fickle whims of supporters.
scotth wrote:
I've never cared for the bad connotations associated w/the term 'one hit wonder', whether applied to music, athletes, whatever. We rarely see all that went into the performance that captured all the attention, ignore the subject and spend too much time yakking about 'failure' to produce again. We don't get to see the individual or group down the line to see what they've made of themselves. You know, get the larger picture.
I don't know what future great things Trent might do as a runner but we shouldn't confine him to race results. He's interested in the sport beyond his own running; is a bright, capable guy who'll likely make a difference in the path of his choosing. I know he's doing some above-average running currently. He has every reason to be one of the most frustrated runners in America...and I'm sure he ain't happy w/the setbacks but I think he'll be okay.
scotth, you had one good post three years ago. It's time to hang it up. Stop being so sensitive.
andre dawson wrote:
my neighbors were one hit wonders in music. They hate being called that but on the flip side they dont have to work real 9-5's ever again.
who's your neighbor? the lead singer of Braid lives 3 doors down from me, but they were harldy a one hit wonder in the 90's.
Brooks T5. I have a pair on right now. Very light flats.
Alan
he looks old wrote:
is it just me or does he maybe look past his prime. according to the start lists this is him and he looks like hes pushing at least 35. running 2:19 at that age doesnt seem bad.
he's 29
http://www.hansons-running.com/odp/profile/briney.htmIt seems to be a major dysfunction of a lot of the "contributors" on this board that if a guy pops a fast time, he must at least come close to his best or run faster in subsequent races.
Running is a damned brutal activity, and I think that Trent will be back running well soon, largely due to the conducive team setting in which he operates.
As for me, I want to get back to Thailand for the Pattaya Marathon, featuring whores (not ho's) handing out the Kool-aid at 37km.
boobs
i guess that olemissxc website was right afterall...
Runningart2004 wrote:
Brooks T5. I have a pair on right now. Very light flats.
Alan
Alan, did you find that you had to go a full size up in the T5's in order to get the right fit?
I had to send the T5's back to Zappos.com TWICE in order to get the right fit. Good thing that zappos.com has free return shipping!
The nice thing about the T5 is that they use the same kind of foam in the sole as the old T4 with the hanson's colors.
Jason:
Are you saying that you had to size up a full size from your normal trainers? If I wear a 12 in most Asics & Mizuno shoes, do I need a 13?