Ehso wrote:
I ran D1, too. Like most D1 runners, I sucked. Anyone who routinely announces himself/herself on Letsrun as a “D1 runner” to claim some sort of ethos definitely sucks.
Ditto, and I also sucked. I don't feel a need to repeat either fact for the sake of discussion context, as if D1 runners (especially sucky ones) possess special insight in any particular subject area. Joe Vigil never coached D1, yet I can't think of any D1 coach I'd rather listen to than him. I appreciate success and excellence, and I know all too well that while D1 displays plenty of each those are also is lacking in a significant majority of programs. Especially in the south central region for cross country. So I also greatly admire Osako Suguru for his suceess and excellence, he is far braver and more accomplished than about all of the US runners who came out of college with comparable PRs. He is also likely not microdosing or at least hasn't been named in pieces on the investigation into NOP. I may not love Rupp or Hasay or find them relatable much, then again same for Goucher. I know few who don't admire Ritz despite any specter of doping investigation from his time in NOP and I won't paint everyone past or present in NOP with the same brush.
Beyond all this, people who are small enough to worry about what other people choose to wear for clothing still make me laugh. Dress code police, same as any weirdo, no life vice principal.