Waiting for the First HBDP Blog of 2008

I wonder if this Athlete Blog, posted on the Brooks Running website, was just to cover the exciting period around the Fall marathon season, and the Olympic Trials in Central Park.  There hasn’t been a new post since 12/30.  Would love a few updates from the Hansons-Brooks guys.

Of course, their own website is a good place to keep tabs on the team.  Love that they still have Brian Sell wrapped in the flag after his Olympic Trials race on the homepage.  I’m a week late, but would like to extend my congratulations to Brian Sell for winning the ING Miami Half Marathon (and setting a course record) this year.  I wonder which full marathon he will run as his Olympic Tune Up.

I tried to find a video of Brian during that race, but had no luck.  I did notice though that Runner’s World posted a chat with my hero, Kara Goucher.    She had an incredible 2007, taking a bronze medal at the world championships and winning her half-marathon debut, beating out Paula Radcliffe.  And, she just won the Women’s Mile at the Millrose Games on Friday.  What’s so remarkable about this interview with Kara is that she can barely keep a lid on her excitement at what’s to come.  She’s looking towards the Olympics, she’s getting a good long look at her potential and it’s inspiring to me to read.