More Beef on Brooks Johnson

Training Advice/Discussion 5k/10k

15 years ago 08/23/2008 5:32pm EDT

I was scanning through an old copy of Track and Field News today and in the back of the magazine in the "On Your Marks" section of April 2008 is a blurb "Rupp Off To Florida For Some Sprint Training." In the blurb it highlights how Rupp was heading to work with USATF High Performance coach Brooks Johnson to develop hamstring and gluteal muscles. The goal was to produce speed and power improvements at the end of the 10k.

I'm guessing Brooks is at good at improving our 10k athletes as he is at developing our relays.

Furthermore, how does a college redshirt find an opportunity to travel completely across country to train without somehow breaking an NCAA violation? Who pays for all this stuff?

15 years ago 08/23/2008 5:36pm EDT

re: PR Machine

Rupp made the Olympic team, now didn't he?

Not many on this site even thought he'd do that. Let alone be the highest-placing American in his event at the Olympics.

Maybe Brooks is the best we have to offer? Ever think of that, dickface?

15 years ago 08/23/2008 5:36pm EDT

re: PR Machine

Also just noticed in that same issue on the next page Bolt claiming he will not double in the Olympics because "I need to focus on the 200 and not doubling."

Good thing he didn't take any advice from Brooks.

15 years ago 08/23/2008 5:51pm EDT

re: PR Machine

PR Machine wrote:
Furthermore, how does a college redshirt find an opportunity to travel completely across country to train without somehow breaking an NCAA violation? Who pays for all this stuff?

You're kidding. The whole Rupp thing is a joke.

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