Alan Webb 1500 : Speakers & Interviews

what did he just go home for 6 months after running the american record mile and sit on his butt?

was dissapointed 4 not seein him in london lol came there 2 watch him but did not start which sucks but i think he started his season late therefore leading to failure in these olympic trials wen guys have raced at least 5 times all ready only him runnin races that he dropped out in

Alan you are the man!!!! He is a real and absolutely amazing person. Love and support your runners!!! Especially this man!

Its nice to see you laid back alan.. Its all about 2012, your still a young pup you'll make your way to the top again... If Pr's don't come this season they will in the future...

I'm glad to see him hanging in there. I don't know enough about his situation to comment about his coach or his training, but I hope he's figuring out some way to turn all that talent into an ability to win races consistently. Best of luck to him.

Looks like he is trying to put up a front that he is happy and over the disappointment of the trials...he looks like he is numb though, and probably depressed.
Best of luck guy!

Although I have not been a Webb fan, I've got to give the guy credit. This can't be easy. After what must have been incredible disappointment from his recent results, the guy has picked himself up, dusted himself off, and re-entered the ring. This is character building and is how champions are made. We all know talent and physical ability have never been the issue with Webb.

My guess is until this year, "time-trialing," not real championship racing was, in his heart of hearts, his number one priority. I suspect last year's American Record mile combined with this year's disappointments, have changed that for the better. In the future, he will have an excellent chance to become a real champion.
Since he doesn't have much innate racing tactical sense, at this point, the more races the better. And also just to keep the recent disappointments at bay. (He may or may not benefit from a coaching change. Sometimes change is good for its own sake and to prevent staleness; and that doesn't have to reflect poorly on his current coach who obviously has benefited him HUGELY. However, arguably staying with his current situation, within his comfort zone, and building on last year's successes is also reasonable; there is more than one way to skin a cat.)
I'll go so far as to say this year may be a blessing in disguise for him (though I don't expect him too see it that way anytime soon). And although consistency has never been his forte, he has clearly demonstrated the ability to rebound impressively from adversity.
He'll likely do well long-term and probably get his "hardware." And it will be MUCH more meaningful now when he does.

if you are going to say something at least get your facts straight...
he's got a girl - http://track.flocasts.org/videos/coverage/view_video/97-2007-fifth-ave-mile/4937-alan-webb-and-julia-rudd
and he's got his own place - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFFMoXyD6Is

Isn't it about time that this guy grew up...moved out of his parents house and got a real coach...even a girlfriend might help. He comes off as someone stuck in junior high and his choking in the meets that count underscores his lack of maturity.

I don’t think anyone is questioning Alan’s ability or talent, he is certainly one of the best we have, but I do agree its time for him to get a good coach that won’t hold him back to be able to reach his full potential

Alan,
Hang in there- you are still one of the best in the world. How many runners can run a 3:46 mile and a 27:34 10K? Alan is a class act and I hope he bounces back with an AR in the mile this year. Go get 'em Alan!

i think coach gagliano would make him one of the top milers of all time if he had him as his coach! train w/ nick symmonds and learn how to race at championship meets.

Needs to dump his High School Coach

Give the guy a break!! He was injured and no one on this comment blog has run under a 3:50 mile. Anyone as myself who has competed at the NCAA level and beyond understands how hard it is to run injury free. When one does become injured it is viciously frustrating. You can tell the dissapointment on Webbs face. So no one posting comments should judge unless they have truly understood and experienced the pressure and spotlight which Webb is under. Those who truly love the sport understand were I am coming from.

PM. You are surely entitled to your opinions. I do remember hearing about another race that was setup for someone to run fast. Something about a guy named Bannister and him trying to run under 4 mins.
Guys have good seasons and guys have bad seasons. It happens. Webb just happened to have a bad season at the wrong time. He is still young and has plenty of time to rebound.
2012 1500 - Manzano, Jennings, Webb.....you never know.

Let's face it Alan is a bust....always comes up short when it counts. I have no respect for his American record either, which to my understanding was run in a race setup for him just to break the record. Guy can't hold a candle to Steve Scott or any of the other great American milers who were successful on the world scene.

David Cohen = smoking crack

Sd i dont really agree. last year webb ran the rounds at USAs and Worlds. worlds was the only race he didn't preform as well in. and dont forget he's already made it to the olympics so he definitely has the championship racer in him. things just seem to be off right now, but he'll get back on track. i think its important to remember that alan is human. we all want him to be superman, to win everything, and to never have a bad race....but in reality it happens to everyone at some point. these are also things that help some athletes elevate even higher. alan's had ups and downs and bounced back to do great last year. i have no doubt he'll do the same again. he just has to remember to be confident in himself and know that everyone is still behind him no matter what the critics say.

I don't think he needs a new coach, he's just not a championship runner. I believe this is something he really missed out on by not staying in college and instead turning pro. There is an art to running rounds and putting together 3 solid races over 4 days. No amount of coaching can provide that, it's simple experience. Unfortunately, instead of gaining that experience at the NCAA's, he's gaining it on the world scene.

He'll break his own AR record this season.

He should come back to the Drake Relays again next year.

I Agree, new coach, he isnt making those improvements that he needs anymore, and it showed at the trials.

He needs a new coach!

I'll leave a spot open for you in Brasschaat in case you change minds!

A few weeks to late. He's an interesting guy, I must confess. I agree with a previous post saying that I do wish for him to succeed, but for some reason I get the feeling this season is not going that well especially to his liking. One this that is pretty consistent is when he takes the lead or sits up with the leader in 2nd or 3rd he ends up racing well. On the other hand, when he sits in the back like the 800, he struggles. I would be surprised if he left his coach, they go way back...but he definitely needs to get his racing tactics straight. Nice to see him drop a fast time though.

Great Flocast interview!
If it weren't for the solid relationship you've got with the runners, we'd never get this interview. Thanks Alan for the update...good luck in the 2nd half

With more races Alan should be back on top.
Good luck with the rest of your season Alan

I want so badly for Alan to succeed

u can tell he's not happy w/ this season.
new coach???

man come on
lighten up!
i want to see you doing some PR's soon!

alan, your outlook is refreshing. best of luck in the immediate and long-term future. your brightest days are still ahead of you.