Her coach, Bobby Kersee, said they’re being cautious to ensure she’s ready for the Olympic Trials.
In the second year of their high-profile coaching partnership, Bobby Kersee has seen progress from 800-meter star Athing Mu. As for seeing her compete for the first time since September, that will take more time, however.Mu, 21, will not run in the star-studded Prefontaine Classic 800 meters on May 25, because of lingering soreness in her left hamstring. Kersee told Runner’s World it was not worth the risk to race on it.
And so I just think that, you know, in this case, well in all cases, that’s what I’m looking at as a coach: What’s the risk-reward situation, based on where we stand right now? “Like Sydney last year, based on her career I mean, I could probably try to see if we could struggle through the world championship, but do I break down one of our world’s best athletes trying to sneak out one more medal and then subject her to more injury and don’t have anything this Olympic year, versus do I rest her?...
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