Evan Jager explains why he missed 2023 USAs, gives update on current fitness

[@Redtunco]

He is wasting his time with bowerman… he obviously can’t stay healthy with Jerry . I don’t understand why anyone would stick with the same coach if they continue to get injured. Woody & Grant are thriving & will continue to do so.

[@baumsquad222]

Jerry also got him to be one of the best steeple chasers in the world at one point. He’s just getting old for a track runner at this point.

[@Redtunco]

@@baumsquad222 of course he’s great. I just don’t think he should be doing the hard bowerman workouts anymore at his age. He even said so himself that he’s doing reps slower.

[@joshdavid11]

He planned to drop out of the race? Not being a pacer? And going all the way to 4k seems so weird. Still a huge Jager fan though

[@Gerhard2770]

Will never forget July 4th 2015, when he tripped over the last hurdle in Paris, missing 8 min by a whisker.

[@joshmarean9307]

A great example of how to be honest and listen to your body as an aging athlete. Thanks Evan!

[@judith5851]

when was the last season he wasn't injured? this is so unfortunate to see, imagine the career he could have had if stayed healthy post Rio Olympics..

[@scottmacdonald3794]

Too many haters! This man is a US goat! Let him cook!!!!

[@zacharygarner9425]

The way seniors in high school talk

[@chrishargreaves7378]

Loyalty and commitment often missed these days in the chase for the next shiny thing. Good on Evan for sticking with what you love.

[@steveprefontaine9297]

When did … “so yeah” become a thing

[@5muskymen240]

Apparently writing paragraphs in the comment section is also cool

[@kaib4605]

Change can be good But for Evan Its getting pretty late esp since the " O " Trials coming soon Yeah Woody Leaves Then Grant & Fisher is The Talk Evan working too hard convincing himself that hes in a good place fitness wise & Jerry is the Coach Who Can Bring Him To Glory Not Buying it Dont buy into the DNF for a 5k Indoors Outdoors Either

[@jamesromano3288]

He is done......💩💩💩💩

[@lorenzoquirante8685]

Jager half debut…?

[@jomm7671]

Waiting for his marathon debut. I bet he'll thrive there. He mentioned in several interviews that he enjoys the long workouts & the grind of 20-mile tempos

[@AH-uy6te]

He can’t race a 5k but you think he will race a marathon?

[@jomm7671]

@@AH-uy6te You obviously haven't ran both distances competitively. 5k pace is completely different from marathon pace. Jager's strength IS his strength, not his speed, which is exactly what he'll need more for a marathon.

[@AH-uy6te]

@@jomm7671 you are daft, he can’t finish a 5k but he will run 120 mile weeks and run 26.2 miles. Go to a doctor and get a cognition test.

[@AH-uy6te]

@@jomm7671 he can’t handle the mileage and punishment of a marathon- neither can you if you are saying he will dominate at that distance with no previous training or experience.

[@jomm7671]

@@AH-uy6te I qualified for the Boston Marathon last year, and will qualify again this year. What about you?

[@cber5077]

Good luck with the trials. You can do it!!

[@Icysaucydog69]

Couldn’t finish a 5k 😂☠️ bruh

[@AH-uy6te]

What is the difference between running 4k and 5k in terms of his recovery? 1000 meters racing hurts his chances of making the Olympic team? Is this a joke? His competitors are all racing full schedules and getting sharp. He will get blown away. Also he looks 50 years old now.

[@AH-uy6te]

@@freehypes after defending Shelby’s burrito, it aged him. He’s never been the same career wise since. Call it what you want