Thursday Morning Coffee Talk
Thursday Morning Coffee Talk
Thursday Morning Coffee Talk
Flotrack news and links for January 9th, 2014
Happy day after Wednesday, everyone! I'm not sure about you, but I can't wait for the indoor season to start. When there's no running, I feel like life isn't worth living anymore. Unless you have this video of a 20-day-old puppy learning how to howl, in which case I think you'll be alright.
And now the "news"
"Drug-Testing Benefited Jamaica," claims Jamaican official
That's because other countries actually conducted drug tests BOOM ROASTED.
More: 'Drug-Testing Benefited Jamaica' - JAAA President Says Increased Doping Effort Has Expanded Country's Medal Hauls - Jamaica Gleaner
If you can't read this, you might be a high profile college athlete
This is not new. This is not surprising. It is, however, sad and screwed up.
The Sherone Simpson Doping Trial begins
Asafa Powell was called to the stand for 10 minutes as the circle of blame continues.
Anyone want to split a summer timeshare in Eugene, OR?
Almost every major meet is in Eugene. Obviously, not everyone's thrilled to make four trips to Eugene in one season. In any case, this is probably how the Oregon Department of Tourism feels.
More: Eugene Fatigue: It’s not in the sport’s best interest to have every big track meet in Eugene - LetsRun
First the World Speedgolf Championships, now the Millrose Games 2k
I bet that Lagat suggested that him and Willis run a 3k, then Willis countered with a 1k, and, well, here we are right in the middle. Without looking, can anybody tell me the indoor world record for the 2k? Yeah, this will be weird (but awesome?).
More: Lagat, Willis Headline 2k at Millrose - Flotrack