Phoebe Wright: Voice of the people

But you see, they can't give her a little bit of support because they have to give max his $20 million for all he does for the athletes.

(and Trump thinks HIS event is rigged)

ezby wrote:

Without a voice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLreoL_j6oo/?hl=en

I get that there are a lot of athletes of her caliber that may have wanted to go and that not all could be funded, but she makes some valid points. USATF support her in no way, and as an athlete that is known for being quite outspoken and with a bit of a cult following in the sport, I believe USATF should maybe have given a little back to her and paid for a coach flight and hear what she has to say as oppose to just hearing what the athletes USATF throw money at have to say.

Discus.

Update from @Phe800:

"Update!

I went to the Pacific Northwest TF association meeting and they rock! They got some monies and I'm going to that @usatf meeting!"

What event at trials did she take 3rd in?

IndoorsFinals 1 Ajee' Wilson adidas 2:00.87 2 Laura Roesler Nike 2:02.44 3 Phoebe Wright Nike 2:02.51 4 Mckayla Fricker Brooks 2:02.84 5 Geena Gall Brooks / T R E 2:05.30 6 Shannon Leinert Brooks / Sp F A 2:08.59

Bring Back the 880 wrote:

What event at trials did she take 3rd in?

Argy Bargy wrote:

Indoors

Finals

1 Ajee' Wilson adidas 2:00.87

2 Laura Roesler Nike 2:02.44

3 Phoebe Wright Nike 2:02.51

4 Mckayla Fricker Brooks 2:02.84

5 Geena Gall Brooks / T R E 2:05.30

6 Shannon Leinert Brooks / Sp F A 2:08.59

Bring Back the 880 wrote:

What event at trials did she take 3rd in?

Never let the facts get in the way.

In my world there is only one Phoebe and she was a fine actress in Fast Times. I particularly enjoyed her work in Brad's fantasy by the pool.

Phoebe Wright fan here. I started following Phe because she is a Vol4Life. I like her work ethic and intensity. Her blogs and social media presence are funny, but she also converses eloquently on serious issues...

She is the voice of the 5% of people that lurk on Instagram and complain about anything they see.

The other 95% of us will all throw a party when she retires.

Comparison wrote:

She is the voice of the 5% of people that lurk on Instagram and complain about anything they see.

The other 95% of us will all throw a party when she retires.

And what a party I bet that will be. Tell me the stories of the great times that you get up to with Rupp, Gatlin, Segiel, Abrahamson and other USATF suck ups that haven't ever had anything worth listening to (in Rupp's case, because he's never bothered to say anything). Meanwhile, I'll be enjoying a beer with Phoebe, Symmonds and Johnny Dutch and other uncharismatic, boring, scripted athletes which I'm sure will be an ever so dull affair.

Comparison wrote:

She is the voice of the 5% of people that lurk on Instagram and complain about anything they see.

The other 95% of us will all throw a party when she retires.

Nope, Wrong'em Boyo. Speak for yourself little one.

Gang, Let the record show I love these boards and I'll have a beer with any of you jokers-- even the guy who can't wait until I retire.

Phoebe W wrote:

Gang, Let the record show I love these boards and I'll have a beer with any of you jokers-- even the guy who can't wait until I retire.

Dang, Let the record show you are a good sport - either that, or you have very thick skin!

Gingers don't have souls...so yes, she can definitely handle the hate.

That's not the real Phoebes- no mention of bodily functions.

Phoebe W wrote:

Gang, Let the record show I love these boards and I'll have a beer with any of you jokers-- even the guy who can't wait until I retire.

1980s wrote:

In my world there is only one Phoebe and she was a fine actress in Fast Times. I particularly enjoyed her work in Brad's fantasy by the pool.

"A quart or so."

Phoebe W wrote:

Gang, Let the record show I love these boards and I'll have a beer with any of you jokers-- even the guy who can't wait until I retire.

Love this chick! Bigger balls than many guys I know.

She runs about as fast as a decent but not great HS boy. She's hasnt done anything substantive since '09.

Why waste resources.

Zat0pek wrote:

Phoebe W wrote:

Gang, Let the record show I love these boards and I'll have a beer with any of you jokers-- even the guy who can't wait until I retire.

Love this chick! Bigger ovaries than many guys I know.

I fixed that for you. Dude don't be so sexist.

ezby wrote:

Without a voice.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BLreoL_j6oo/?hl=en

I get that there are a lot of athletes of her caliber that may have wanted to go and that not all could be funded, but she makes some valid points. USATF support her in no way, and as an athlete that is known for being quite outspoken and with a bit of a cult following in the sport, I believe USATF should maybe have given a little back to her and paid for a coach flight and hear what she has to say as oppose to just hearing what the athletes USATF throw money at have to say.

Discus.

To me, the bigger issue is that you have to be present to vote. In 2016 we should be able to poll members without them physically present.

I think all USATF members should be able to vote on all initiatives, with pros getting more votes than the 'rank and file' members who only joined so they could run in a USATF race.