Rupp didn't run well, huh?.....Rupp just ran the 4th fastest 10,000 time in U.S. history in a race that wasn't set up to run a record pace. It was also run in near 90 degree heat and humidity. The 4 runners ahead of him were very legit, to say the least. I say this was as good of an effort as his silver in the Olympic Games. It was definitely one of the best 10,000 meter races run in the history of the United States.
Poco a poco wrote:
I was raised in Kawaguchi until age 17. There is growing anger toward his poor performance in Beijing, and a smouldering disgust of an association/possible link to an accused doping coach. You have to know the Japanese culture and their feeling of ethics to understand this. I'd tell you to read the Japanese update sights, but that wouldn't do you much good.
Complete B.S.
Osako crushed the Japanese 5,000m record this year by what, 7-8 seconds? He has been the only somewhat bright spot for the Japanese men's distance team in Beijing. He finished .2 from making the final and had his best closing speed in his career. Did you see how the rest of the Japanese distance men ran?
More B.S. hate on the NOP by opposing coaches and athletes.
All that being said, outside of Levins (who was hurt), these champs have been pretty good for the NOP. Their athletes have "gone for it" and they've taken on the tough events. Meet isn't over...
You're welcome to go read the Japanese site updates from the last 8 weeks for yourself. Good luck.
Poco a poco wrote:
You're welcome to go read the Japanese site updates from the last 8 weeks for yourself. Good luck.
I did. You're mistaken.
NOP was destroying everyone indoors (Rowbury 4:22 on a flat track, Levins had a kick somehow, Hasay was doing great etc), early outdoors. Drug story comes out, they stop taking drugs and this is their talent level and Alberto's coaching without drugs.
Also, remember, Rupp was not that good until his 5th year in the NCAA and he's been a "pro" since he was 16.
A lot of money in that group between the huge staff and whatever is needed to cover up this mess and also sign Jenkins.
ironic, huh? wrote:
if anything, Worlds has shown that NOP might actually be among the cleaner of training groups...
Nahhh. Nike owns the sport. WC is not a big audience. Wait for Rio.
You'll see amazing transformations just in time for casual American viewers to tune into Swoosh and Field.
Aren't Wetmore and Schu Lydiardites? Seems this training isn't geared to the modern day of track and field. Or they don't know how to use it properly.
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