No, I meant co-opt exactly as I used it, the fact that you have a rudimentary grasp of the English language doesn't mean everyone does. Google it moron.
this from the guy calling others mean, dismissive and arrogant.
While Boulder may be home to a lot of insecurity and back biting in general, this can only be one person. There are many ladies around here who know this person from our training runs. When one of us sees this person go on the attack against an elite woman runner anonymously on this message board, we message each other with "look who's at it again." The language and tone make it obvious. It's sad how bitter and insecure this person remains as a pretty good age grouper approaching middle age. This person can be really sweet yet still indulges dark impulses.
Unfortunately in this world not everyone likes each other
This is what blows my mind. You don't have to like the people you train with. Isn't it their job to train? Sometimes you don't like your coworkers. Oh well. You put your emotions aside, do your job and go about your day.
this from the guy calling others mean, dismissive and arrogant.
While Boulder may be home to a lot of insecurity and back biting in general, this can only be one person. There are many ladies around here who know this person from our training runs. When one of us sees this person go on the attack against an elite woman runner anonymously on this message board, we message each other with "look who's at it again." The language and tone make it obvious. It's sad how bitter and insecure this person remains as a pretty good age grouper approaching middle age. This person can be really sweet yet still indulges dark impulses.
This, 100%. I’m not a fan of McGee as a runner as I think she’s overrated, but someone has a massive grudge against her. Same with Josette Andrews
I believe in that group, specifically, it's a bit more involved with who they let on the team. Since it is primarily ran by Joe and Emma, I'm sure team chemistry is important, especially with having training camps up in Crested Butte at their parent’s house and facilities. While I do think it's odd for Elise to leave abruptly, it honestly could just be that the training was not what she envisioned it to be and wanted more freedom with training partners. Coming over from a different training system can be challenging. There’s going to be questions for the new coach on how and why they train and sometimes, the athlete has a different idea from the coach and just goes a different direction.
I believe in that group, specifically, it's a bit more involved with who they let on the team. Since it is primarily ran by Joe and Emma, I'm sure team chemistry is important, especially with having training camps up in Crested Butte at their parent’s house and facilities. While I do think it's odd for Elise to leave abruptly, it honestly could just be that the training was not what she envisioned it to be and wanted more freedom with training partners. Coming over from a different training system can be challenging. There’s going to be questions for the new coach on how and why they train and sometimes, the athlete has a different idea from the coach and just goes a different direction.
But none of this would have been vetted ahead of time? Did she not ask about the training? Or was she led to believe one thing in advance, but then realty didn't match what she had been sold?
Yeah, it seems hard to believe that a pro in an Olympic year would join a training group without knowing very specifically what they do training-wise and whether it suits them or not. The negative consequences are huge. To me, this points to personality conflicts within the group as the reason for Cranny's departure. Personality conflicts are not a trivial thing in an all womens group. I mean, Coburn left Simpson's group because of a personality conflict.
well, probably referring to the same person as femme here, but TeamB****s sounds like an infamous Boulder based blogger/gadfly male 2:24 marathoner (long time ago) who writes very long-winded blog posts and pretty much hates on everything.
I can't say, having not met either, but have crossed paths with them on occasion, and at least one of the two didn't come across as being particularly friendly. But you can't really judge a person on a flyby. I like to give most people the benefit of the doubt.
well, probably referring to the same person as femme here, but TeamB****s sounds like an infamous Boulder based blogger/gadfly male 2:24 marathoner (long time ago) who writes very long-winded blog posts and pretty much hates on everything.
Nah, Kevin is wayyyy farther gone than this person, sadly.