negatives for Ritz:
too much distance in high school, peaked too early
very heavy heal strike in gait cycle which leads to injuries
big history of reoccurring injuries.
too much pressure from great results during high school (high school records, 2x foot locker champion, world cross country championships, etc).
Was expected to achieve great results because of the drought in professional distance running at the time.
positives for derrick:
never has had a major injury ( missed a season in HS because of mono).
very smooth, efficient running form.
didn't do too much training in high school, he will only his increase mileage from this point forward.
hype around other college runners like German Fernandez takes a lot of pressure off Derrick .