I wish I had the smarts to have run the way Symmonds and Wheating run this event. I was a 'go out and try to hang on' guy. But in retrospect, these guys know themselves and theis capabilities and have turned it into their advantage. I'm so happy for this threesome and am proud to have them representing the US. Let's hope for a good showing at the games!
Hey Texas July 1, 2008 at 11:18am
...and if you did see him out there, he got his butt kicked!
to the haters: i dont think its called cowardly... i think its called winning!
Texas July 1, 2008 at 10:25am
symmonds comes through again.. but wheating was incredible...dead last with 100 to go. ballsy. and smith with a lean to nail his spot. great representatives for the US in the 800
??? - how can you call symmonds a coward? shut up and show some respect. didn't see you out there.
Doub Tfire July 1, 2008 at 10:23am
Hi, question. . . I was watching last night on USA Network and they said after the commercial we will show mens 800, then I fell asleep and missed the entire thing. Is there a video online some place that I can see it? PLEASE. Flo track didn't do an audio either correct? Thanks for any help.
Smart Guys July 1, 2008 at 9:46am
Check the splits on that race - Symmonds & Wheating were the most even in the field!! Some call it cowardly - but efficient splits are the most effective strategy for racing PRs. In my book, learning to race your best is much tougher than just racing with the leaders and hoping things pan out for you!
Sit and kick is the only way you can win an 800. If try to lead in an 800 the first 400 to 600 meters in an elite race, you will lose.You obviously haven't watch many 800 races.
Haters In Da House! July 1, 2008 at 9:41am
coward?? for winning the US olympic trials??
i assume you are more brave with your 1:56's or 2:00's
haters in da house!!
??? July 1, 2008 at 9:28am
still think symmonds is a coward with that sit and kick game. mark my words. none of them is going to be in the final.
Cmoney1 July 1, 2008 at 8:18am
im really glad to see symmonds and smith in there, esp christian..and WOW grteat job wheating
to the haters: i dont think its called cowardly... i think its called winning!
??? - how can you call symmonds a coward? shut up and show some respect. didn't see you out there.
i assume you are more brave with your 1:56's or 2:00's
haters in da house!!