I would want to train with Jerry's group because of overall results as well as the atmosphere seems better with his group.
I would want to train with Jerry's group because of overall results as well as the atmosphere seems better with his group.
Definitely with Alberto.
I have no clue who the other guy is.
well known coach wrote:
I have no clue who the other guy is.
Jerry Schumacher:
Shalane Flanagan
Kara Goucher
Lisa Uhl(Koll)
Chris Solinsky
Tim Nelson
Matt Tegenkamp
Simon Bairu
Evan Jager
maybe more.....?
Based on that group, I would choose Jerry if I were a female but Alberto as a male.
Alberto in a heartbeat.
I would prefer Alberto's group to ensure the highest level of access to all the benefits of the Nike machine.
I think Jerry and his group get the same treatment by Nike. Both being in Portland. It just seems if you want a group go to Jerry, and Alberto only takes very very few. And a few of Alberto's runners have left recently.
Who is Jerry?
Alberto. I really respect the man and what he has done the past few years. I love his intensity and his ability to be calm about things. Alberto really knows what he is doing and seems great to work with. Also it would be great to train with someone like Mo. Mo works extremely hard and has a great attitude about all of it. He is the kind of guy who can string weeks of 150 miles together and not complain about a thing.
Frankly, I think Jerry is the better coach and has had excellent success - he has not had a talent like Mo or Galen to work with, but has done very well with Solinsky and Tegenkamp. The young pups like Jaeger and Bumby will be in the top tier in the next few years. I admit that Alberto has done a nice job of taking Mo to the next level, but let's be honest; Mo was already damn good!!! Galen is a super talent with some issues on the mental side and it will be interesting to see him in the next year or two.