Drew Hunter's Car

rojo wrote:

Too regimented? Are you crazy. At most, you could come up with 3 hours of running stuff to do. At most. I'm serious.

No one runs for even 2 hours a day. Some days you might do weights. Others you might get a massage.

He's got plenty of time to go to school.

And of course he's making big time money.

Didn't your brother run 2 hours most days? What was a typical day for your guys at Cornell? My guess at my all-in average time spent training in college was ~5 hours. I'm sure a pro could throw on another couple hours of BS without the academic limitation.

Why you clowning bro?

tse wrote:

rojo wrote:

Too regimented? Are you crazy. At most, you could come up with 3 hours of running stuff to do. At most. I'm serious.

No one runs for even 2 hours a day. Some days you might do weights. Others you might get a massage.

He's got plenty of time to go to school.

And of course he's making big time money.

Didn't your brother run 2 hours most days? What was a typical day for your guys at Cornell? My guess at my all-in average time spent training in college was ~5 hours. I'm sure a pro could throw on another couple hours of BS without the academic limitation.

I'm a hack runner and I average 13-15 hours a week running. If running is your full time job you should be in the gym, rolling, core, hip, etc, not to mention naps. Sh1t, I would love to take naps. Anyways, I think he has the time to take some college courses, but I don't think it's worth the added stress that it comes with. Maybe take a few online courses here and there during the off-season to get a head start on pre-req stuff.

He's also 20 years old. The difference between an 18 year old and a 20 year old is pretty big, especially considering he's been training at a fairly high level for a while now. 65 mpw with national class coaching, with that extra year can make for some really impressive feats. Drew is a phenomenal runner, not taking anything away from him. I just don't think he's worth a 6 figure deal. He didn't even make the OT's

You aren't too "intheknowbro" if you think Drew is 20. He just turned 19 last month. Yeah, he didn't make the OT but he got Lyme disease in May. Still ran 3:58 with Lyme at Pre. Who knows...he might have made it if he had been healthy.

Who cares what he drives. I want to know what Adidas he trains in and what is he going to wear for winter gear because their clothes are bad. I wish they would hire so designers.

trollingfordollars wrote:

Could just be stupid with his money like Alan Webb.

At 18, I probably would have brought a rocket ship if I had enough money.

Opinionated guy wrote:

How do shoe companies make money off of their sponsored runners?

This is a legitimate question, not a poke at Hunter or anyone else.

Do people really buy specific shoes because Runner X wears them?

Of course they do. Do you think Nike makes the highest quality shoes?

Nike far and away makes the highest quality shoes.

webby wrote:

Of course they do. Do you think Nike makes the highest quality shoes?

I understand the impact of marketing. I am not sure I see it in running like the obvious professional sports. I find it hard to believe that people will run out to purchase particular $150 shoes because so-and-so wears them. In fact, most runners in general have no clue who the top runners are, let alone the brand they wear, not touching the model of shoe from that brand. I am trying to see it from the sponsors point-of-view of how they receive compensation for their investment. The vast majority of sales are sold to masses running the local turkey trot. How many do you think know the name of a great high school kid with super potential? Wouldn't they be better to put a pair on local weather man?

I am pleased with their support of the sport. I am just trying to see their angle.

Think of it like a billboard, just specifically targeted to their primary audience. It doesn't so much matter who is wearing Brand X, but having the top 3 at the Olympics/USAs/major marathon makes a difference. Even if it's not "Wow they ran so fast because they were wearing a specific shoe, I should go buy that shoe ASAP", people will still associate that product/brand with quality (at least more so than they would if there were 0 sponsored runners).

On top of that, you do have some younger runners (myself included) who like to engage with pro runners on social media (in this case particularly instagram). I might not go out and buy every single product they mention, but a lot of the athletes have large social media presences that definitely drive product sales. This is equally important for "supporting" products - aka recovery drinks, injury prevention stuff, etc... not just shoes.

Take a look at how much a company like Nike or adidas spends on marketing annually. The cost of a handful of track runners is hardly material, but it does have an impact on sales, whether you believe it or not. These companies aren't stupid - every decision is driven by the profitability of the investment. If they were losing tons of money sponsoring track runners, they wouldn't do it, plain and simple.

He gains points with me for getting that car.

Keep that fast attitude.

http://www.blogcdn.com/slideshows/images/slides/213/864/6/S2138646/slug/l/lexus-rc-f-coupe-02-1.jpg

tse wrote:

rojo wrote:

Too regimented? Are you crazy. At most, you could come up with 3 hours of running stuff to do. At most. I'm serious.

No one runs for even 2 hours a day. Some days you might do weights. Others you might get a massage.

He's got plenty of time to go to school.

And of course he's making big time money.

Didn't your brother run 2 hours most days? What was a typical day for your guys at Cornell? My guess at my all-in average time spent training in college was ~5 hours. I'm sure a pro could throw on another couple hours of BS without the academic limitation.

Ok I exaggerated a litt.e

If you are running 7 min miles, the amount of time your run per day is the amount of miles you are running.

So if you are doing 150 a week. It's 2.5 hours of day.

In Flag, we'd get up and run 10-15 in teh AM and then 34-7 in the pm.

Yes there is time spent streching and what not.

But let's say you are doing 150 miles a week. Thats' 2.5 hours a day. Let's give you 15 minutes to get ready and stretch before and after each run (30 miutes per run). That 3.5 hours a day. What the hell are you doing for the other 90 minutes? Drills/weights/situps?

Now, if you are not in college and are driving to your runs it takes more time. I get how a full time pro could maybe be spending 5 hours (but feel that you were wasting a lot of time most likely). Maybe. But that would still leave time for a colllege class or two.

We started letsurn in flagstaff as we were bored during the day when we weren't running.

Thanks for the informative response. I'm in my mid 40's and did not consider the impact of social media.

I wonder if they would reach more people by getting a music star or actor in their shoes due to the demographic of their buyers but I understand your point. Centro is Olympic champ and I doubt the majority of runners at the local half marathon can give his name and far less can give the brand of shoes he wears.

Not to hijack the point of the thread but you seem to have a conservative opinion on ancillary work for elite athletes. Stressing "seem to" because I'm just basing that off surfing the message boards. I'd guess an average american elite distance runner spends 4-6 hours a day running and doing training-related activities. Not counting what the .01% of elites might have to do for sponsors. You could definitely fit in classes but not ideal.

Speculator wrote:

Hunter's latest instagram post shows him driving the Lexus RC F, which is a $70,000 car. I think this sheds some light on how much his contract is worth. Discus.

What! He could have bought an Elio:

Opinionated guy wrote:

Thanks for the informative response. I'm in my mid 40's and did not consider the impact of social media.

I wonder if they would reach more people by getting a music star or actor in their shoes due to the demographic of their buyers but I understand your point. Centro is Olympic champ and I doubt the majority of runners at the local half marathon can give his name and far less can give the brand of shoes he wears.

Dear Guy Who Lives Under Rock,

adidas does reach more people by collaborating with music stars. In fact, they let the BIGGEST MUSIC STAR IN THE WORLD design his own line of products for them:

Other brands do this as well. Kevin Hart probably sells more shoes for Nike than Galen Rupp does.

comparison wrote:

Dear Guy Who Lives Under Rock,

adidas does reach more people by collaborating with music stars. In fact, they let the BIGGEST MUSIC STAR IN THE WORLD design his own line of products for them:

http://www.adidas.com/yeezy

Other brands do this as well. Kevin Hart probably sells more shoes for Nike than Galen Rupp does.

Really? You say I live under a rock then make the identical point that I made? At least I have some company under there.

No, you said: "why don't they..."

You assumed that they didn't use non-running celebrities to promote their brand. I provided evidence that they do - evidence that any person with a pulse should be aware of.

As an earlier poster said though, the point of all of this is that Drew Hunter has a sweet car and a smoking hot girlfriend. I blame her for him getting the Lexus.