At the Cross Champs in Houston, does anyone know what the prize money breakdown was? I had heard that you only get half of your winnings if you don't go on the team? I think 1st place was worth $800, but since Alan usually doesn't go, he'll only get $400 for being a National Champion! Is this true?
Sorry -- I don\'t read the message board every day (or even every week).
Both \"prize money\" and \"team stipends\" were offered in Houston for the four Open/Senior championship races.
Prize Money -- awarded to the top six finishers in each Open/Senior Championship race according to the following:
1st - $900
2nd - $350
3rd - $200
4th - $125
5th - $75
6th - $50
Team Stipends -- $300/athlete awarded to the six athletes who actually travel to and compete at the IAAF World XC Championships
The Prize Money will be awarded after drug testing results are in; Team Stipends after World XC.
Safe to assume that adidas will kick AC some change for the title. Besides, few run the world cross trials for the money...for many of the Nike- and adidas-affiliated runners, they do it out of contractual obligation.
MESSAGE TO MIKE SCOTT:
Mike, if you're the same guy who coaches out west, just a quick tribute:
Several years ago, I was looking for training direction and somehow found your name. After looking you up and calling as a complete stranger, you carefully went through some training principles with me during the next 10 minutes and patiently helped me outline a broad plan, which turned into a real positive for me.
Even though you likely would not remember, I thought it was a classy gesture. I had always hoped that I could thank you for it, because I use the principles today, not just for times, but for general fitness and health, as the program leaves me feeling very fit.
TTC-
You're quite welcome -- I'm glad that I could have helped.
I used to coach Seattle-based Club Northwest while I lived out there, although I have since relocated Rhode Island.
Good luck,
Mike
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