So now that the season of Indoors is behind us, and we have learned nothing from it, let's turn our attention to the real season. As per annum, we will see a lot of relays, and get the chance to watch folks run strange distances and look good with the stick.
I have been coaching for some 15 years now and I have only had the pleasure of attending the Penn Relays once. That is sad. I barely remember the experience and only spent one day in town. I do recall the hotel room being VERY nice. The event itself I spent on the infield and could not see any of the meet. LOL
Now conversely I have been to Mt SAC more times than I can recall. The strange thing is I never ran at Mt SAC. I started running track at the age of seven! I went to UCLA, and I never ran one race at Mt SAC. I do not know why this happened or how. Mt SAC was the place to run when I was growing up, and with the thousands of heats they run I cannot understand how I never ran a race there. Well I have solved that issue, I have athletes run there every year. I think the word is "vicariously".
So this week I am punishing to polish. Had some good performances over the weekend but it is only March. I have never seen an Olympic medal won in March but I have seen them lost in March.
On the news side they caught the 19 year old that killed the local football player. High school quarterback who was league MVP, shot dead for no reason! The culprit is a 19 year old Hispanic gang member they are trying under special circumstances which means the death penalty in Cali. I pray they lock him up in a box with no light for the rest of his life. Just leave him there and feed him so he does not die.
Can we fast forward to June so we can just get this party started already!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
WIC and stuff
Okay so Valencia is over and I am less than hyped. I am more hyped about the couple of 800s I saw run this weekend. My weekend was rendifferous! (borrowed that word from my kids) I set a plan for my athletes and I watched a part fall right into place. That mysterious joy of causing pain i was talking about last time.
So Robles does the Greg Foster. Liu does the Liu. David Oliver lost me a gentleman's bet. Candice Davis almost pulled off the upset of the weekend, instead Lolo set her self as the new face of the US short hurdlers.
Uhm, I thought we were the sprint nation. We got handled this weekend. Congrats to Angie, her road has been long and hard, and it was good to see her get a gold.
Props to Jamall T., he blew the 4x4 wide open.
Now maybe I missed it but Dwain Chambers was not the focus of the meet as feared and he was not a topic once the UKA stopped talking about him.
Isinbayeva is looking vulnerable, the Games will be exciting.
Trivia question, who won the long jump competitions? LOL I will help Nadie Gomes from Portugal jumped 7 meters to win a dramatic and high powered event. On the men's side it was the South African Mokoena.
High five to Allen Johnson for defying father time. And MUCH props for shedding light on the lack of tracks for pro athletes. This is an important issue for the future. While Allen has his own issues involved it does not mean the problem is solely in South Carolina. It is nation wide. Pro coaches are under siege. When one coach says to another coach, your athletes can come out here and train but you cannot coach them, I know we live in the twilight zone.
Meanwhile, I talked to a friend of mine in Texas, Jon Drummond. It snowed this week in Dallas!!! It was 75-80 all week in Los Angeles. I love LA.
Now we get on to the real track season, now we will see the real athletes do their real thing. It is time my fellow track junkies. In 2 weeks it is full blown outdoors, relays everywhere, off event runs, and then we will be in May! I love it.
Hey anyone want to earn a few bucks? I need a P.A.
So Robles does the Greg Foster. Liu does the Liu. David Oliver lost me a gentleman's bet. Candice Davis almost pulled off the upset of the weekend, instead Lolo set her self as the new face of the US short hurdlers.
Uhm, I thought we were the sprint nation. We got handled this weekend. Congrats to Angie, her road has been long and hard, and it was good to see her get a gold.
Props to Jamall T., he blew the 4x4 wide open.
Now maybe I missed it but Dwain Chambers was not the focus of the meet as feared and he was not a topic once the UKA stopped talking about him.
Isinbayeva is looking vulnerable, the Games will be exciting.
Trivia question, who won the long jump competitions? LOL I will help Nadie Gomes from Portugal jumped 7 meters to win a dramatic and high powered event. On the men's side it was the South African Mokoena.
High five to Allen Johnson for defying father time. And MUCH props for shedding light on the lack of tracks for pro athletes. This is an important issue for the future. While Allen has his own issues involved it does not mean the problem is solely in South Carolina. It is nation wide. Pro coaches are under siege. When one coach says to another coach, your athletes can come out here and train but you cannot coach them, I know we live in the twilight zone.
Meanwhile, I talked to a friend of mine in Texas, Jon Drummond. It snowed this week in Dallas!!! It was 75-80 all week in Los Angeles. I love LA.
Now we get on to the real track season, now we will see the real athletes do their real thing. It is time my fellow track junkies. In 2 weeks it is full blown outdoors, relays everywhere, off event runs, and then we will be in May! I love it.
Hey anyone want to earn a few bucks? I need a P.A.
Friday, March 7, 2008
World Indoors
I am disappointed. I thought my man had a terrific chance at winning and medalling at these championships. Yet this is why we run the races folks.
Many moons ago Greg Foster thought there was a false start and stopped at the first hurdle while the race went on without him. This is the standard lesson coaches use to illustrate running until you hear the second gun. In 2000 we saw John Capel stop running because he flinched and thought the race would be called back, it kept going without him. Now we have a far more complicated lesson.
When the starter says "Set!" it is go time. That gun can fire at anytime. Do not assume he is going to wait for you to get to set and then fire the gun, you have to be cocked and loaded from the moment you hear the word Set. If you are not listening for the first audible impulse you are doomed. That is the lesson for today, it cost a young man a spot in the final, and in a sprint it is that fast.
Many moons ago Greg Foster thought there was a false start and stopped at the first hurdle while the race went on without him. This is the standard lesson coaches use to illustrate running until you hear the second gun. In 2000 we saw John Capel stop running because he flinched and thought the race would be called back, it kept going without him. Now we have a far more complicated lesson.
When the starter says "Set!" it is go time. That gun can fire at anytime. Do not assume he is going to wait for you to get to set and then fire the gun, you have to be cocked and loaded from the moment you hear the word Set. If you are not listening for the first audible impulse you are doomed. That is the lesson for today, it cost a young man a spot in the final, and in a sprint it is that fast.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The mysterious joy of punishing athletes!
The mysterious joy of punishing athletes is better known as coaching. Now some of the athletes and ex athletes are nodding their heads in amused agreement with this description, but I am here to tell you it is not about the punishment, matter of fact it is not punishment at all. Just feels like it.
Show me a coach and I will show you love. We do it because we love it. There is no other explanation for being a track coach. The road is thankless, hard, and unforgiving. Yet the results bring out the best in the human spirit. This is what drives coaches.
As for me, I was borne to coach. I love to know why things work, why people want them to work and what makes people tick. As I said I was born for this thing. The best times are the personal moments athlete and coach share, that connection that last beyond the finish line. You do not get these with everyone, but when you do make that connection, it is the best feeling in the world.
It dawned on me two seasons ago that the responsibility of coaching is tremendous. I did it because it was personally rewarding to me to have my athletes and friends out there winning and performing to their best. I was thinking one day and it hit me, the athletes I coach have entrusted me with their dreams. Think about that, you have a dream, something that is near and dear to your soul, and here you are trusting me to guide you to that very destination. That is heavy and something I am very grateful for.
Coaching is a complex adventure that involves all level of human development, and relationship. The highs are many and always out number the lows in coaching, believe it or not. I mean, who is to say gold is the only joy. I take joy in watching my people do something we were working on, or run a time even though they may have lost the race. Last year, I took joy in getting a no name hurdler to the semi finals at World's. No one else will take note of this or realize these small victories, but that is what coaches are for and take pride in.
Valencia is in 2 days, I can't wait.
Show me a coach and I will show you love. We do it because we love it. There is no other explanation for being a track coach. The road is thankless, hard, and unforgiving. Yet the results bring out the best in the human spirit. This is what drives coaches.
As for me, I was borne to coach. I love to know why things work, why people want them to work and what makes people tick. As I said I was born for this thing. The best times are the personal moments athlete and coach share, that connection that last beyond the finish line. You do not get these with everyone, but when you do make that connection, it is the best feeling in the world.
It dawned on me two seasons ago that the responsibility of coaching is tremendous. I did it because it was personally rewarding to me to have my athletes and friends out there winning and performing to their best. I was thinking one day and it hit me, the athletes I coach have entrusted me with their dreams. Think about that, you have a dream, something that is near and dear to your soul, and here you are trusting me to guide you to that very destination. That is heavy and something I am very grateful for.
Coaching is a complex adventure that involves all level of human development, and relationship. The highs are many and always out number the lows in coaching, believe it or not. I mean, who is to say gold is the only joy. I take joy in watching my people do something we were working on, or run a time even though they may have lost the race. Last year, I took joy in getting a no name hurdler to the semi finals at World's. No one else will take note of this or realize these small victories, but that is what coaches are for and take pride in.
Valencia is in 2 days, I can't wait.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Is the sport dirty?
I figured the title would everyone to come running since it seems all we ever hear about is the drugs and the dirt. Welp, this ain't about none of that, I just wanted you all to come reading.
In LA today it was sunny, breezy and 75 degrees. A couple of people are in Valencia, well 3 people are in Valencia. Good luck to all my guys out there, they should bring home 2 individual medals and 2 relay medals. Not bad for something we have not trained for. Sounds cliche but the qmilers did not train at all for this indoor endeavor, just ask them. They begged and pleaded to run the meets they did run. LOL Still want them to win everything they can though.
In the meantime back at the ranch preparations for the assault on Beijing is going according to schedule. I am having a great time training my folks. Even the hard headed ones that pose those coaching "challenges" are good for the soul. Hey, a coach has to have somewhere to vent, right?
So I was thinking what can I write about. I read some other blogs and they tell us all about their day and their training and stuff. Well I am a track nut so my day revolves around track. My wife keeps me involved in the rest of life believe it or not. Her world is not track, matter of fact she fights hard to maintain a balance. I fight hard to make track more a part of my life. We will both succeed in our separate missions, I already know it.
By the way, check out this site, http://www.danversbydesign.com/. Browse, shop, buy and pass the site along. All originals, all made by the artists herself. And there will be more to come soon. As many canvases as she can get her hands on is as many paintings she will deliver.
Quick recap of the world I recognize...
Obama is looking good for the nomination. I like him for his message and not necessarily because I agree with his politics. The presidency is a figure head, a representative of us as a whole. His policies are not his per se, so I am not enamored with the actual topics. I look at a select few because they give me some insight to the person's character and let's me know who they will be while in office. I knew Bush would be a Texas no nonsense person and he was what we needed to restore some fear, respect and order to a world gone bland. And we got it in spades. Now we need a difference maker, someone that brings a different attitude and persona to the country. Hillary is more of the same, we have seen her act for 8 years in the 90's, I am through with the Clinton's, they pissed me off. So I am an Obama man now.
Indoors is upon us. Mike Rogers is the champ and he is talking it up. Go head young boy, make your mark on the scene. I am anxious to see this hurdle race. I think the wr is gone. And Liu is going down. Robles is a beast and I think he will go 7.28. The other hurdlers will duke it out for the remaining places. David Oliver looked good winning in Boston and Allen is Allen. You can never count him out and he is at the point in his career where he just knows where the finish line is. Look for the old guy to get out fast and furious. They will have to out him away believe that. Liu is a bag of tricks. I do not think it is possible to just show up and run sub 7.40, I am not a fan of that game plan.
Who in the world will win the women's 60?
A sign of the times. A 17 year old kid lost his life Sunday night over some nonsense. He was three blocks from home and was shot in cold blood by some Mexican gang members who "set tripped" on him. That means they asked him what gang he was from, he was not affiliated with any gang, they just shot him. The kid was the starting quarterback for his high school, was voted the MVP this past fall of his team and was entertaining offers from colleges. His dad is pissed, says the boy was a good kid that never caused them any trouble. His mom? His mom is in Iraq fighting a real battle, while 2 punk bitches (excuse my language) shot her son in the street at home. I have wondered it since I was little and I wonder about it now, what is missing in your courage when you shoot an unarmed person for no damn reason.
When they catch them I do not want them to get the death penalty. I have a new punishment we should enlist, it is called one thousand ass whoopin's. Tie them up, and leave them in a room with the family members of the victim. rubber hoses, leather belts, switches, extension cords, bamboo shoots, whips, and brass knuckles. One rule in the room, do not kill them. Keep a doctor near by to make sure we have consciousness and good health. Once a day, for a thousand days we have this going on. Can you imagine? All that pain and anger and you get to take it out on the people that caused it. Aw man I would volunteer for the family. Just give me the rubber hose so I can beat that ass all day!
On a more positive note I will close. I will share with you all something I carry with me always, and I am learning how to do. Lean not on your own understanding but trust in him in all your ways... Know that what you have asked for is already done and live that way. When you ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing at, remember that what you have asked for is already done. Smile and bring energy to the world, and watch your surroundings transform and your prayers manifest.
Love
In LA today it was sunny, breezy and 75 degrees. A couple of people are in Valencia, well 3 people are in Valencia. Good luck to all my guys out there, they should bring home 2 individual medals and 2 relay medals. Not bad for something we have not trained for. Sounds cliche but the qmilers did not train at all for this indoor endeavor, just ask them. They begged and pleaded to run the meets they did run. LOL Still want them to win everything they can though.
In the meantime back at the ranch preparations for the assault on Beijing is going according to schedule. I am having a great time training my folks. Even the hard headed ones that pose those coaching "challenges" are good for the soul. Hey, a coach has to have somewhere to vent, right?
So I was thinking what can I write about. I read some other blogs and they tell us all about their day and their training and stuff. Well I am a track nut so my day revolves around track. My wife keeps me involved in the rest of life believe it or not. Her world is not track, matter of fact she fights hard to maintain a balance. I fight hard to make track more a part of my life. We will both succeed in our separate missions, I already know it.
By the way, check out this site, http://www.danversbydesign.com/. Browse, shop, buy and pass the site along. All originals, all made by the artists herself. And there will be more to come soon. As many canvases as she can get her hands on is as many paintings she will deliver.
Quick recap of the world I recognize...
Obama is looking good for the nomination. I like him for his message and not necessarily because I agree with his politics. The presidency is a figure head, a representative of us as a whole. His policies are not his per se, so I am not enamored with the actual topics. I look at a select few because they give me some insight to the person's character and let's me know who they will be while in office. I knew Bush would be a Texas no nonsense person and he was what we needed to restore some fear, respect and order to a world gone bland. And we got it in spades. Now we need a difference maker, someone that brings a different attitude and persona to the country. Hillary is more of the same, we have seen her act for 8 years in the 90's, I am through with the Clinton's, they pissed me off. So I am an Obama man now.
Indoors is upon us. Mike Rogers is the champ and he is talking it up. Go head young boy, make your mark on the scene. I am anxious to see this hurdle race. I think the wr is gone. And Liu is going down. Robles is a beast and I think he will go 7.28. The other hurdlers will duke it out for the remaining places. David Oliver looked good winning in Boston and Allen is Allen. You can never count him out and he is at the point in his career where he just knows where the finish line is. Look for the old guy to get out fast and furious. They will have to out him away believe that. Liu is a bag of tricks. I do not think it is possible to just show up and run sub 7.40, I am not a fan of that game plan.
Who in the world will win the women's 60?
A sign of the times. A 17 year old kid lost his life Sunday night over some nonsense. He was three blocks from home and was shot in cold blood by some Mexican gang members who "set tripped" on him. That means they asked him what gang he was from, he was not affiliated with any gang, they just shot him. The kid was the starting quarterback for his high school, was voted the MVP this past fall of his team and was entertaining offers from colleges. His dad is pissed, says the boy was a good kid that never caused them any trouble. His mom? His mom is in Iraq fighting a real battle, while 2 punk bitches (excuse my language) shot her son in the street at home. I have wondered it since I was little and I wonder about it now, what is missing in your courage when you shoot an unarmed person for no damn reason.
When they catch them I do not want them to get the death penalty. I have a new punishment we should enlist, it is called one thousand ass whoopin's. Tie them up, and leave them in a room with the family members of the victim. rubber hoses, leather belts, switches, extension cords, bamboo shoots, whips, and brass knuckles. One rule in the room, do not kill them. Keep a doctor near by to make sure we have consciousness and good health. Once a day, for a thousand days we have this going on. Can you imagine? All that pain and anger and you get to take it out on the people that caused it. Aw man I would volunteer for the family. Just give me the rubber hose so I can beat that ass all day!
On a more positive note I will close. I will share with you all something I carry with me always, and I am learning how to do. Lean not on your own understanding but trust in him in all your ways... Know that what you have asked for is already done and live that way. When you ask yourself why you are doing what you are doing at, remember that what you have asked for is already done. Smile and bring energy to the world, and watch your surroundings transform and your prayers manifest.
Love
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Just stuff
...tracks in the US are closed to coaches and groups and in some cases individual athletes. How can this be of "The World's Number One track team"?...
...Barack Obama has done the impossible without the Pope mobile....
...how come The Rocket gets a free pass. The press killed Barry Bonds, books were written about Bonds, court cases came up, reporters went to jail! The Rocket is under investigation by the government now and folks are saying we should be more concerned about Iraq and the usual rhetoric. I just think the same fire should be set to the Rocket as Bonds. Where is the call for asterisks...
...when will the US have a Golden League meet...
...how long before a circuit starts in the US...
...this week in LA it was 80 for 3 days, who needs seasons!...
So indoors is coming. I do not care. i have athletes and friends running and coaching in Valencia and it holds little excitement for me. The excitement it does carry has more to do with foretelling the coming outdoor season. Now that gets me going. I cannot wait. I really know this summer will be special. So i am not a complete spoil sport...
60mH men and women will be the events to watch. I suspect both wr's will be under siege. Kallur has been on a tear since she got punked in the final last year in Osaka. And Robles took his butt whoopin to heart. Both have been unstoppable this indoors and I see nothing different happening in Spain. I will be watching the clock and I will be watching Father Time aka Allen Johnson too. Will someone put this man out of his misery! LOL There is one truism about this sport, you have to put folks out of the sport and these young boys keep breathing life into Allen. Hey, I am not complaining at all, more power to us old guys, as long as he keeps beating them I say keep chopping wood AJ!
On another note, here is a lesson to all young hurdlers, hitting a hurdle, getting hit in the hurdles is not an acceptable excuse to losing. When you carry that mentality you will not be Kallur and the swedes post Osaka. "There's no crying in hurdles!"
60m men and women will be exciting because they are wide open! Kwakye from GBR, Williams USA and one of those Russians. The race will be hot and I am anxious to see Angie move up that one place and get the gold. She looked good in Boston we will see how it carries over. On the men it is WIDE OPEN. no clear favorite. The story there is Dwain Chambers. Thanks to the UKA we have a drug cheat as the sentimental favorite. He has anger, revenge and something to prove on his side. Meanwhile, Saidy Ndure is living up to the hype. Can Rogers repeat his Boston performance and will Dixon emerge as a future star of US sprinting. Then there is semi final specialist Fasuba, watch him he may run 6.45 in the semi final. This is a blog but I am not going to list all the runners around 6.55 that have a shot at the title.
400m men I am watching because my man David Neville is running and looking like the winner. This is the only race I will predict, David Neville to win in a close one, 45.6 wins this title. Then we can get about the business of outdoors.
Is there any other event to care about indoors???? LOL
Went the first outdoor meet today at USC. Bryshon Nellum pulled up in the 4x100. Do not expect to see him before Mt SAC. Lionel Larry looked spectacular running down the entire field in a blistering 46.4 LOL. It was cold and not much of a meet to talk about. Just enjoyed a day out with my son at the track. I love track meets. We are the sport of experts though. I heard some stuff in the stands that make me want to curse, but that is what I get for sitting up there, huh. Note to youngsters, when you get to college limit your parental exposure, their love will screw up your training and career. Let your coach be just that, your coach.
I saw the Fabulous Brianna Glenn on my track Friday. She actually spoke to me, said something profound like, "Hi!" then I think she asked if I wanted her autograph. Hahahahaha....
...Barack Obama has done the impossible without the Pope mobile....
...how come The Rocket gets a free pass. The press killed Barry Bonds, books were written about Bonds, court cases came up, reporters went to jail! The Rocket is under investigation by the government now and folks are saying we should be more concerned about Iraq and the usual rhetoric. I just think the same fire should be set to the Rocket as Bonds. Where is the call for asterisks...
...when will the US have a Golden League meet...
...how long before a circuit starts in the US...
...this week in LA it was 80 for 3 days, who needs seasons!...
So indoors is coming. I do not care. i have athletes and friends running and coaching in Valencia and it holds little excitement for me. The excitement it does carry has more to do with foretelling the coming outdoor season. Now that gets me going. I cannot wait. I really know this summer will be special. So i am not a complete spoil sport...
60mH men and women will be the events to watch. I suspect both wr's will be under siege. Kallur has been on a tear since she got punked in the final last year in Osaka. And Robles took his butt whoopin to heart. Both have been unstoppable this indoors and I see nothing different happening in Spain. I will be watching the clock and I will be watching Father Time aka Allen Johnson too. Will someone put this man out of his misery! LOL There is one truism about this sport, you have to put folks out of the sport and these young boys keep breathing life into Allen. Hey, I am not complaining at all, more power to us old guys, as long as he keeps beating them I say keep chopping wood AJ!
On another note, here is a lesson to all young hurdlers, hitting a hurdle, getting hit in the hurdles is not an acceptable excuse to losing. When you carry that mentality you will not be Kallur and the swedes post Osaka. "There's no crying in hurdles!"
60m men and women will be exciting because they are wide open! Kwakye from GBR, Williams USA and one of those Russians. The race will be hot and I am anxious to see Angie move up that one place and get the gold. She looked good in Boston we will see how it carries over. On the men it is WIDE OPEN. no clear favorite. The story there is Dwain Chambers. Thanks to the UKA we have a drug cheat as the sentimental favorite. He has anger, revenge and something to prove on his side. Meanwhile, Saidy Ndure is living up to the hype. Can Rogers repeat his Boston performance and will Dixon emerge as a future star of US sprinting. Then there is semi final specialist Fasuba, watch him he may run 6.45 in the semi final. This is a blog but I am not going to list all the runners around 6.55 that have a shot at the title.
400m men I am watching because my man David Neville is running and looking like the winner. This is the only race I will predict, David Neville to win in a close one, 45.6 wins this title. Then we can get about the business of outdoors.
Is there any other event to care about indoors???? LOL
Went the first outdoor meet today at USC. Bryshon Nellum pulled up in the 4x100. Do not expect to see him before Mt SAC. Lionel Larry looked spectacular running down the entire field in a blistering 46.4 LOL. It was cold and not much of a meet to talk about. Just enjoyed a day out with my son at the track. I love track meets. We are the sport of experts though. I heard some stuff in the stands that make me want to curse, but that is what I get for sitting up there, huh. Note to youngsters, when you get to college limit your parental exposure, their love will screw up your training and career. Let your coach be just that, your coach.
I saw the Fabulous Brianna Glenn on my track Friday. She actually spoke to me, said something profound like, "Hi!" then I think she asked if I wanted her autograph. Hahahahaha....
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
This weekend
So the world indoor team is set for the US.
Congrats to David Neville, US 400 champ! Thank you very much.
Congrats to Leroy Dixon, men's 60m team member.
Both of these guys did a good job out there. I am impressed because training was changed for 2 days for them LOL. David has not changed a thing in training sans the week of nationals.
Other notable performances:
Lolo danced her way to $25,000! I quite enjoyed her interviews, her honesty and her celebration over winning that nice chunk of change. Oh yeah, she ran fast too. Candice Davis got out on her and Lolo ran her down at the line to win the title, get her place on the team, and win the $25k.
David Oliver got out and stayed out. Impressive run for the big man. He normally comes on late in the race and dominates the finish. Not the case this time, he was out like a bullet, nailing Anwar Moore to the blocks and never looking back. He should have looked to his right though, old man time, Allen Johnson was out there trying to trick those young boys. And he took the second spot from a game Joel Brown. Welcome back Joel!
Khadevis Robinson and Nick Symmonds put on a helluva a show. Nothing like watching those long distance runs come down to the wire. Literally he won by a lean.
Angela Williams is back. This is her area of expertise and it was good to see her with a smile on her face. She has battled her shins for almost 5 years and finally it has all come together for her. She looked fit and like the woman we all knew she could be.
The UK broke down and chose Simeon Williamson as the second sprinter in the 60. After all, all he did was take second at their trials and beat everyone except for the winner the following week. Hopefully they are done bringing up old stuff and move on so the World Indoors can be about the Olympic year and not years gone by.
World indoors should be highly entertaining with a few notable people looking ready to do some special things. I am watching both hurdle races closely. I think they will produce 2 wr's.
Today in LA it was 80 degrees. Just thought I would rub it in on all you snow bound people. There is no other place like LA!!!!
Congrats to David Neville, US 400 champ! Thank you very much.
Congrats to Leroy Dixon, men's 60m team member.
Both of these guys did a good job out there. I am impressed because training was changed for 2 days for them LOL. David has not changed a thing in training sans the week of nationals.
Other notable performances:
Lolo danced her way to $25,000! I quite enjoyed her interviews, her honesty and her celebration over winning that nice chunk of change. Oh yeah, she ran fast too. Candice Davis got out on her and Lolo ran her down at the line to win the title, get her place on the team, and win the $25k.
David Oliver got out and stayed out. Impressive run for the big man. He normally comes on late in the race and dominates the finish. Not the case this time, he was out like a bullet, nailing Anwar Moore to the blocks and never looking back. He should have looked to his right though, old man time, Allen Johnson was out there trying to trick those young boys. And he took the second spot from a game Joel Brown. Welcome back Joel!
Khadevis Robinson and Nick Symmonds put on a helluva a show. Nothing like watching those long distance runs come down to the wire. Literally he won by a lean.
Angela Williams is back. This is her area of expertise and it was good to see her with a smile on her face. She has battled her shins for almost 5 years and finally it has all come together for her. She looked fit and like the woman we all knew she could be.
The UK broke down and chose Simeon Williamson as the second sprinter in the 60. After all, all he did was take second at their trials and beat everyone except for the winner the following week. Hopefully they are done bringing up old stuff and move on so the World Indoors can be about the Olympic year and not years gone by.
World indoors should be highly entertaining with a few notable people looking ready to do some special things. I am watching both hurdle races closely. I think they will produce 2 wr's.
Today in LA it was 80 degrees. Just thought I would rub it in on all you snow bound people. There is no other place like LA!!!!
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