Guelph Implodes

Megan Brown was an amazing runner, but had a lot of things going on. While it could have been a #metoo thing, I would like to think that this is not one of those situations. A bullying-type issue seems more likely, but at the time of her departure, there were no indications that this was something happening.

Lindsay Carson left after 3 years, won a CIS title too, transferred to McMaster and wasn’t the same runner after

If I recall correctly, there have always been a lot of threads around wondering why most of DSTs female blue chip recruits failed to develop (injuries) or why his top runners tended to leave. It looked like he couldn't coach young women, except for a few exceptions.

Also there were numerous conflicts of interest which always came up again and again (carding, championships, etc.) which were well known.

It does not look like a #metoo thing from a far (I really hope it isn't, at least), just a lot of dodgy details (corruption? bullying? inept coaching for some? ) and no one really wants to put up with it anymore (it's not in anyone's best interest in Canada, so let's clean this up and move forward please).

For the University to place someone on leave it has to be much more serious that these sketchy conflict of interest issues. Surely the allegations (unproven of course) are in the spectrum of serious bullying and or (sexual) harassment.

I competed against many of DST's teams, and never heard a whiff on the men's side of things at least.

Check the wording. I don’t believe he was “placed on leave” by the university. At least I don’t believe the AI article said that. He is “on leave.” Don’t think it’s clear who initiated it—could well have been him for any number of reasons. I have no investment in this; just trying to keep to what we know.

if the university or coaches knew of wrongdoing, and did nothing, then this will get really bad in a hurry. Toxic culture

We all surprised that Anthony Romaniw and his father Gene let sister/daughter Olivia stay at the School??????????????????????

it reads "Something is rotten in the state of Denmark".. not amiss!?

The last thing he said to me was " You and I just trying to maintain where we are ", which pissed me off. I don't believe in that crap. But perhaps he meant it in a different way.

Hofbauer did not give up. He kept on striving. Levins will be back. And Esselink will come on in the marathon. Its all driven by the mind, and an unbending will.

askingforafriend wrote:

Does anyone know why Megan Brown left Guelph in 2005? At the time it seemed so strange because she won CIS XC as a rookie.

It is my personal suspicion that DST is getting Me Too'ed.

You know that bit in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret, where Hagrid says "if I were to want to find some answers, follow the spiders?"

Legal disclaimer - I don't know anything, am not alluding to anything, but that just saying when some people in the Guelph community have been pressed on why Brown left, you get some pretty defensive answers sprinkled in with some interesting ad hominem shots at Megan's character which seem pretty unwarranted/unfounded. If I were an investigative journalist this would be one of the first places I'd look.

I watched and read a lot of Potter and the analogy works.

But see, this is where the investigative journalist goes for the low-hanging fruit. You have to pick the low-hanging fruit, but you also have to climb the tree.

The tree is tall and its canopy's shadow casts far.

Patience is the key....to the Room of Requirement.

It may not be a journalist who breaks the story.

So Canadian Running Magazine just published a short article indicating that the University of Guelph is investigating:

https://runningmagazine.ca/the-scene/university-of-guelph-track-and-field-program-under-review/

He’s not the only Canadian university coach. rumours swirl about a coach who left his partner for an athlete in the not so distant past

tellingafriend wrote:

Megan Brown was an amazing runner, but had a lot of things going on. While it could have been a #metoo thing, I would like to think that this is not one of those situations. A bullying-type issue seems more likely, but at the time of her departure, there were no indications that this was something happening.

Rumors abound about this ... the one that persists can be classified as #metoo

Scandals with the NHL, Ottawa Lions, Vancouver Whitecaps, UVic Rowing and now this. Time for a coaches conduct?

We need a universal code of conduct that applies to all sports at all levels and is administered by an independent organization. This is the way we deal with doping in sport and this should be the way we deal with maltreatment in sport.

https://cces.ca/blog/nhl-abuse-scandal-could-it-be-tipping-point

Guelph Mercury-Tribune:

" VANCOUVER—Megan Brown is the senior women’s Canadian cross-country running champion.

A Puslinch native and graduate of Guelph’s St. James high school, Brown won the gold medal Saturday by covering the seven-kilometre course at Jericho Park in 23 minutes, five seconds. Toronto’s Kate Harrison was second, seven seconds behind Brown. The bronze medal went to Port Moody’s Natasha Fraser who clocked in at 23:21. Lindsay Carson, a two-time female athlete of the year at University of Guelph who now runs for McMaster, was 10th in 24:16. "

Megan Brown Performance coaching :

MB PERFORMANCE

October 16, 2018 ·

With the Scotiabank Marathon just around the corner, here are 10 reminders to help you get into the right frame of mind for race day:

1. You have nothing to prove when you race. Your race is for you and for you only.

2. We don’t pursue goals to achieve them. We pursue goals to challenge ourselves and explore what’s possible.

3. You define what success means for you on race day.

4. You don’t have to be better than you once were. Just be the best you are right now.

5. If you promise yourself that you will be proud of your result as long as you give your best effort, you will battle less negativity when the going gets tough.

6. Let your best be good enough.

7. Try not to compare yourself to others. We may be racing on the same road, but we are all on our own unique journey. Own your process.

8. No one is judging your performance but you, so be kind to yourself.

9. Be thankful for the gift of your fit, healthy body.

10. Have fun."

Trevor Hofbauer ( 2:09 Marathon ) : Effort and time based training and racing without a watch.

Anyone care to see the thread started on Trackie yesterday by a registered used (Not me) that has now been deleted? Was up for several hours last night.