http://www.dyestat.com/gprofile.php?mgroup_id=44531&do=news&news_id=178153
It is claimed that 2 adults (the child's parents, and both former athletes) are involved in this decision!
There is a reason that the half marathon is the longest distance in World and Area Championships.
She may well get the qualifying standard in November - the qualifying period began August 1 for the US Trials - but if she really is running 100-110 miles/week, she'll be injured before the Trials!
It is claimed that 2 adults (the child's parents, and both former athletes) are involved in this decision!
There is a reason that the half marathon is the longest distance in World and Area Championships.
She may well get the qualifying standard in November - the qualifying period began August 1 for the US Trials - but if she really is running 100-110 miles/week, she'll be injured before the Trials!
Sounds like she would be better off being coached by Tony Hadley! Ridiculous quantity of miles for a teenager, call social services.
ReplyDeleteMakes you wonder if they any kind of medical monitoring/back up in place
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