Brian Sell Brian Sell, whose recent third place triumph in the 2008 Olympic Trials in New York landed him a spot on the USA mens’ Olympic team, is known as the “man who knows how to run that last… + See More +
Brian Sell Brian Sell, whose recent third place triumph in the 2008 Olympic Trials in New York landed him a spot on the USA mens’ Olympic team, is known as the “man who knows how to run that last… + See More
Brian Sell, whose recent third place triumph in the 2008 Olympic Trials in New York landed him a spot on the USA mens’ Olympic team, is known as the “man who knows how to run that last 10K of a marathon.” Backed by a powerful network of family, friends and former coaches, Sell will pack his bags, shoes and growing reputation to hit the track at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and represent Hansons-Brooks Distance Project and the United States.
Sell has racked up quite a collection of records and achievements, including: placing 25th at IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in 2003; membership to USATF World Championship marathon team in 2005; first place in the U.S. Half Marathon in 2006; Chicago Distance Classic Champion in 2006 (1:04:25); first place in the USATF 25K Championships; and third in the 2008 Olympic Trials (2:11:40). His personal best marathon was run in 2:10:47 in October of 2006.
Needless to say, Sell says he’s looking forward to the “hot, flat course in Beijing.”
Yeah. if there was no Flotrack we would miss so much coverage and info for running. The critics should maybe start their own site and make improvements they want and then maybe, just maybe we will visit your site too!
I agree. I actually like that he is a work horse and someone who is perceived who has to work really hard for what he has acheived.
And I hope he sticks to his plan and doesn't go out to early and mess up his race. Coming from behind is so much better anyhow. I can't wait for Boston this year both the men and women's race!
I think it would be awesome to see Sell go for it. I mean, yeah, he learned a hard lesson in his '04 race, but he's got to be in better shape now. Maybe it COULD work in his favor now? He's not the same person he was in 2004. It's got to feel demeaning for him to acknowledge that he's probably going to be "only" the second American. He;s an Olympic athlete, and a poster person for hard work, now let's see it in action! Although his humble attitude is refreshing. Good guy, it'd be rad to see some good results.
Hey i dont understand why everyone is freaking out these guy do a great job at getting interviews with these guys. just think about it if they werent here we wouldnt have any interviews at all. Chill out Marks fine
What's with all the negativity? Do you guys think this is Letrun.com? Anyway, great interview as usual from Mark and Flotrack. I'm always rooting for Brian and excited to see him run at Boston.
I agree that Ryan does a fantastic job and is an asset to Flotrack. But I also love Mark's energy and enthusiasm. What is the Anonymous Coward talking about?
Everyone knows one of the most important things a business owner can do is delegate and hire good people. Mark put Ryan where he is because Mark is a good businessman. Nuff said.
dont listen to the critics mark, you have done an amazing thing with this website and i think the sport or track and field owes the whole flotrack crew a tip of the hat for shining some spotlight on a sport that doesnt get the attention it deserves
Anonymous Coward said: “I know Flotrack has Mark's name on it, but Ryan is the heart and soul of the website right now. Every time Mark gets behind the camera, which is rarely nowadays, he doesn't seem any more comfortable than he was 2 years ago, Ryan on the other hand gets better every meet.”
I know Flotrack has Mark's name on it, but Ryan is the heart and soul of the website right now. Every time Mark gets behind the camera, which is rarely nowadays, he doesn't seem any more comfortable than he was 2 years ago, Ryan on the other hand gets better every meet.
So he just works for the fun of it? Or are you saying that he works just to keep up a facade of being a 'blue collar worker'? He said in an interview before the Olympics that as long as he has a mortgage to pay, he will work, because he knows that career ending injuries could happen at anytime. I really think you have a false impression on how much professional runners really make, even olympians. The interview with the marathon's financial backer on the left even neglects to mention that either Sell or any other of the HB guys will be racing.
Yeah he really needs the hours at Hansons stores. Im sure that 100,000 he's pulling in a year just off the Brooks contract isnt keeping him afloat? Add in small prize money here and there for halfs and maybe some appearance fees and he is making more than enough for him family to live comfortably.
Home Depot dropped the Olympic program that Sell was involved in, so now he is working at the Hanson Bros running shops. Sell does have to work because he does have a family, and the fact that he still is working hard toward his running dreams say a lot about his character.
wtfpillowshirt said: “Brian Sell's blue collar persona seems a bit manufactured. Working 20 hours a week at Home depo and then running hundreds of miles a week as a life a lot of really blue-collar, unsponsored runners would trade anything for. That is neither here nor there though.”
He didn't come up with the idea of him being a "blue collar runner" it was the running community. Not his fault.
Brian Sell's blue collar persona seems a bit manufactured. Working 20 hours a week at Home depo and then running hundreds of miles a week as a life a lot of really blue-collar, unsponsored runners would trade anything for. That is neither here nor there though.
Brian Sell talks about the 2009 Boston Marathon 4 weeks out from the race. Brian ran the 2006 Boston Marathon and surprised the field by finishing 4th. April 8, 2009
Brian Sell on 2009 Boston Marathon
Best of luck in the race! You have just as good of a shot at the title as anyone.
Nate Pennington
http://www.wcapsoldier.blogspot.com
And I hope he sticks to his plan and doesn't go out to early and mess up his race. Coming from behind is so much better anyhow. I can't wait for Boston this year both the men and women's race!
Everyone knows one of the most important things a business owner can do is delegate and hire good people. Mark put Ryan where he is because Mark is a good businessman. Nuff said.
Be explicit about your question
“I know Flotrack has Mark's name on it, but Ryan is the heart and soul of the website right now. Every time Mark gets behind the camera, which is rarely nowadays, he doesn't seem any more comfortable than he was 2 years ago, Ryan on the other hand gets better every meet.”
Damn im going to crawl in a hole this weekend.
“Brian Sell's blue collar persona seems a bit manufactured. Working 20 hours a week at Home depo and then running hundreds of miles a week as a life a lot of really blue-collar, unsponsored runners would trade anything for. That is neither here nor there though.”
Great to see this interview!
owned
Godbless you Sell