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…
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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.”
it is so awesome this team exists...and how creative, innovative, and prudent they go about making it happen. for all those on the team: you have my support.
flotrack and hansons...two of the best things our sport has going for it.
“100k is a lot, I would think that is more than some of these athletes are signing for right now”
You said Dave, where did anyone list the name Dave on this thread and where did you get Dave from?
By the way, it's "that's" and "aren't" and "everywhere" and also "It" at the beginning of a sentence. School did wonders for you Brandon.
I run every where they do...its amazing. it may not be at altitude or anything but its really a nice place to run and train.
“Paid housing and massages every ten days beats working for the Man.”
Example: Chad Johnson is about done. Hansons to the Nike Project and back to Hansons (M.W.). He has to improve quickly or move on. Chad is 33 and his marathon pr is almost 3 years old. Just like Clint (HIGHLY overrated for only having run 2:14 after 10 years!), he won't be around much longer as well. There's a slew of younger 20 something potentials waiting for THEIR shot. Chad has had more than enough time to improve, but a 2:15 just doesn't cut the mustard. A sub 2:19 in London in 2008? That is just not gonna do it.
So yeah, you're right Mark, it beats working for the man and no one can argue that, but the Hanson's aren't going to keep him on forever.
I live nearby and watch them workout whenever I get a chance. It boils down to hard work and talent. You have to have both. If you don't, you're not going to make it as a top runner want-to-be. The proof is the number of runners who have went by the wayside. It's just the way it is.
It's a good program for those who want to give it a shot for a few years to see if they have it or not. They're not going to produce 10 Brian Sell's, but someone will be the leader or next one when Brian moves on. Mike, David, ????, anyone's guess.
you can hardly tell if he's faking it or not