hgkkkkk wrote:
As an ND Alum, I'd love to see her get a contract. She has had an extraordinary college career.
But I think there is reason to think she wont progress at the next level. Whether that translates to being financially worth it or not for a company like Under Armour, I dont know.
Why don't I think she will progress?
She has no more muscle mass to lose.
Huddle had a solid career, but certainly did not perform to the level of Seidel. But Huddle was probably 10-15 lbs heavier in college than she is now. That weight makes a big difference when you are running 10ks and marathons.
IMO, Seidel is at optimal racing weight now. There is very little gains to be made in her physique. This was the key to Huddle's progression and I just dont see the same upside from Seidel.
Of course, she could very well be a very solid top American woman for 10 years, but will she be contending in olympic finals and in the NYC Thon. No.
I hope you didn't run at ND!
To think that the only way athletes improve is to drop weight is foolish! Many athletes maintain weight and make huge improvements as their fitness improves and they learn the limits of the bodies/learn to race properly.