Nicole Blood-- Saratoga & the Kranicks "from an insider's perspective"

she did leave and ran with the "Greenwich" team with Caitlin Lane and her father. From what I hear, Nicole and the Kranick's (Art & Linda) buried the hatchet and all is well between them. Now that she's back in the area, she has even done some runs with the current and former Saratoga runners.

bad grammar endemic wrote:

I agree about the grammar problems.

"She told me that’s why I peaked his interest right away."

Doesn't she mean piqued his interest??

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I didn't care to read about she and he, but generally speaking, I've seen quite a few females "peak" a guy's interest

I agree with Stockholm - what is this "run to tolerance" crap. If the athletes are injured, then that is what matters - getting healthy (which often means rest). It is NOT about the "team". It is this mindset (which seems prevalent in America) that destroys so much burgeoning talent. Typical "throw anough crap against a wall and see what sticks" attitude that has people train either beyond their level of development or becomes about so-and-so runs well so the program must work (even if others either don't run well or get injured).

All you guys can go to hell y'all so worried about some grammar on a BLOG... It's a BLOG...A BLOG.. smh Most of y'all need to get a life. If a lil bit a grammar bother you guys THAT MUCH.. something is wrong with YOU sickos!!!!!!! Smdh

Wow. Well I apologize to everyone I disappointed with my writing skills on FloTrack. I definitely should've noticed the few mistakes. The fragmented sentences, however, were intentional. It's called style. So if you don't like my STYLE, stop reading what I have to say. Thanks.

Ha, only on LetsRun. I defend you and you direct your reply at me. Miss the part where I said I could give a poop about your grammatical skills? I may be re-evaluating my opinion about you as a runner, too.

HAHA! I could really care less what you think about me. But I meant to reply that to everyone.

Alrighty then. Best of luck to you as a runner and journalist.

AK relax a little bit. Its not that hard to tell what post is in response to what no matter what the reply to box says. See im talking to you even though it says reply to that girl hahaha. And no its not hard to hit it- but its not hard to read peoples posts either.

And in general this is yet another example of why no elite person posts on this board. For every elite coach/athlete there are hundreds of ordinary anonoymous runners many of whom for whatever reason like to act tougher than they would in person(obv). If even like 10% of them post a negative thought/opinion then the elite people instantly get buried.

Just to be specific I was not directing the second part of my previous thought at the poster known as AK etc etc. It was a general statement- hence the introductory words "And in general"

Also AK good work on finding that old interview- see its nice to compliment people even if you have a minor hm not even disagreement- whatever the level up from that is.

Hey, you're right, it's fun! You lost me with the "minor hm not even disagreement- whatever the level up from that is" bit, though. I'm no brighter than the rest kids in this tool crib.

You go girl! Keep on keepin' on.

Nicole, I look forward to seeing/reading more from you.

Nicole Blood wrote:

HAHA! I could really care less what you think about me. But I meant to reply that to everyone.

Sorry, but it has always bothered me when someone says "I could care less". The correct usage is "I could NOT care less."

Anyway, best of luck with your running. I have always admired your running ability and wish you continued success.

"What's with the hate for Oregon? Did Vin not want you to bring your 4:30 talents out to Eugene?"

10/10 Great point. And what is it with these LR posters who seem to delight in tearing down American Universities. Fact is, according to US News and World Report, the University of Oregon ranks in the top 1/3 of American universities. If these idiots want to rank on top schools, like Oregon, I have to question their motives.

Good on you, Nicole. You have 10 times the intelligence, 10 times the moxie, 10 times the character and 10 times the talent of these juveniles who have nothing better than to knock anyone and everyone, including our bastions of education. Congratulations on your journalism degree, and having learned about "style" in writing...obviously something these jerks wouldn't have a clue about. Go get em girl.

Wow, people hiding behind pseudo names and talking smack on lets run. Say it ain't so! Get a life. There are a lot of people interested in what Nicole has to say. If you dislike her writing style then wait until someone is interested enough in what you have to say and write your own damn article/blog! Oh wait, that will never happen. Keep up the good work Nicole, I happen to love your writing style and look foward to your blogs. There will always be haters looking to pick apart anything they can to make themselves feel better. They see one of the best H.S. runners of all-time have an outstanding All-American college career and then turn pro with Nike, and it apparently turns them into jealous A-holes. I would love to give everyone of them an a..kicking NY style.

I enjoyed the read, thanks Nicole if that really is you. Always been fan always will!

I hope you can take it (running) to the next level! Win or lose I enjoy seeing compete.

The only reason people still follow Nicole and give her attention is because of her high school success. She was great in high school no doubt, but it seems like everyone is still basking in her high school days instead of focusing on what she is doing now... which is what exactly?

I would of preferred to read a post on Flotrack about what she is currently doing and her recent performances, not some PR fluff about Saratoga and how great the Kranicks are.

For people to bring up Nicole's character seems very out of place because none of you really know her. You know the Nicole that puts on the face she is a team player and cares, but the truth is she doesn't. The only person Nicole cares about is herself. She is selfish and vindictive. She talks trash about her teammates behind their backs and tries to destroy other people's reputation. She is a miserable person and I wouldn't believe a word she says.

AK how ya doin' wrote:

http://www.trackandfieldnews.com/hs/aom/200511-blood.html

Back in 2005 she did comment some on Toga's training.

Thanks for this. I hadn't read it before and found it really interesting.