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Alberto Salazar coaching Alan Webb now

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So in the world of the nerding out and getting starstruck by elite runners, we bring you a story you just can’t miss.

Alan Webb, who ran one of the most impressive 1,500 meter runs I’ve ever seen at the 2004 Olympic Trials, and American Record Holder for the Mile has struggled of late.  He’s had some inconsistent years, and what is an elite runner to do?

Well, like everyone else in the world, Alan did what was popular, and went to train with Alberto Salazar in Portland Oregon.   This story reveals a lot of very interesting information.

1.  Alberto is referred to as a “Nike Exec”.  How is being a friend of Phil Knight and coaching on Nike salary being an Exec?

2.  Alberto is a comedian (Read the story)

3.  Alberto has 2 sons who work for Nike (Friends of Phil K I guess) (Isn’t that nepotism?)

4.  Alberto jokes about giving his athletes hormones.

5.  He somehow references Webb and Rupp getting married being in the Hangover II.  Let’s be clear these guys don’t have enough game to pull anything close to that type of stuff.

If you are interested in Webb’s goals, and hearing about Rupp, follow the story here.

If on the other hand, you have Thyroid problems, please get a doctor in Houston to see you.

If you need an endocrinologist, there is a guy named Dr. Smulovitz who used to practice in Eugene that you should track down.

Enjoy!

PS.  Next steps.   We’ll cover the rest of the European season where people will run fast.   Then NCAA Cross Country, then Indoor Track, then Outdoor Track, then,………Well, you get it.   Hey, it’s running.   We’ll bring you the news, but we’ll also try to make sure you know that most elite athletes are nothing special, certainly nothing more important than you.  

Get out and run, and don’t be a headcase.