Sunday, August 23, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Jen Barringer
I haven't had a chance to blog on Jen's race, but what an amazing performance. To take 11 seconds off your PR (which was the American Record) and place 5th on the greatest track and field stage in the world is amazing, especially considering that after long collegiate seasons, Jen hasn't placed that well in the last two major international championship meets.
Yet, amazingly, I keep hearing the buzz of, "She didn't run a very savvy race." Or "If she had moved sooner she might have medaled." I think the best one is the question directed to her-"Are you disappointed?"
With what? The new PR or her best finish ever in a major championship? Peoples' expectations are funny things. And oddly enough they always seem higher for people other than themselves.
BTW- a few other notes. I posted it a while ago, but scroll down to see Jen's interview when she stayed with Bec, the girls and me last October. I think it's pretty cool to see her talking about what she wants to accomplish back then and what she went out and did.
Also, did anyone notice how the Russian women in the steeple ran, well, normal times?
Yet, amazingly, I keep hearing the buzz of, "She didn't run a very savvy race." Or "If she had moved sooner she might have medaled." I think the best one is the question directed to her-"Are you disappointed?"
With what? The new PR or her best finish ever in a major championship? Peoples' expectations are funny things. And oddly enough they always seem higher for people other than themselves.
BTW- a few other notes. I posted it a while ago, but scroll down to see Jen's interview when she stayed with Bec, the girls and me last October. I think it's pretty cool to see her talking about what she wants to accomplish back then and what she went out and did.
Also, did anyone notice how the Russian women in the steeple ran, well, normal times?
Monday, August 10, 2009
The 400m Challenge
The counselor 400m Challenge from the Jim Ryun Running CSU Camp 2009 (though, due to sinus infection [David Adams] and strained Achilles [Ned Ryun], it was a two man race):
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Super Ry to run NYC
Ryan has made his decision for the fall-it's going to NYC. Great move by Ryan as this is the scene (though different course) of what I consider his best race ever, the 2008 Olympic Trials. Knowing Mary Wittenberg, she's going to assemble a great field for Ryan to battle.
As a side note, if you are on Twitter, I encourage you to follow Ryan and Sara's tweets.
As a side note, if you are on Twitter, I encourage you to follow Ryan and Sara's tweets.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Anthony Famiglietti
A good story on Anthony and his comeback after a tough 2007 season. He's always struck me as a tough, gritty runner and I love the part where he shows up in sweat pants and a polo shirt and runs close to 29 flat for 10k in Central Park.
Friday, May 22, 2009
2008 Olympic Trials, 800m finals
This race still fires me up. This is what running and the Olympic Trials are all about.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Jen Barringer article
A great article on Jen at Universalsports.com.
I will say that one cool thing about the running camp family is this-we all kind of keep track of each other throughout the year, cheering and giving support. When Ned and I hopped in the car out in LA to have dinner with Ryan, he said, "How about the year Jen is having?"
I will say that one cool thing about the running camp family is this-we all kind of keep track of each other throughout the year, cheering and giving support. When Ned and I hopped in the car out in LA to have dinner with Ryan, he said, "How about the year Jen is having?"
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