I am not a sponsored runner so I am curious how a 13:3x 3:37 guy is unable to secure sponsors (according to his vlog) or at least join a group like zap or naz elite or something.
I mean I know 13:50 guys who are getting significant funding from groups like zap as well as 14:30 guys who get some support
The only thing that comes to mind is maybe sponsors feel he doesn't have room to grow because he is already such a high level. (Similar to a hs kid who runs 8:50 but runs 90 mile weeks).
But even then his marks are quick enough that it should be fine
I am sure there are companies that have offered to sponsor him. But a guy like that gets Equipment + Travel +bonuses.
He is likely turning them down because he doesn't like the offers.
I am not sure who you know who is a 13:50 guy whos getting "significant funding" but that's just wrong.
Maybe Awad could get like a housing stipend too but not much more than that. You need to be an Olympian or darn close to get that money.
100% UNTRUE
Look around.
My daughter runs a mean 18:00 5K and just graduated from college with a ton of sponsorship money. She gets complete housing, food, running shoes, car (and insurance!), and pretty much anything else she wants. She gets to go run races in Europe this summer while visiting friends, paid in full by her sponsor. It's called the PARENT SPONSORSHIP!
So, I don't know Awad's situation, but he may be financially covered by other means. If so, he may not really need a crappy sponsorship if it requires a bunch of BS appearances, wearing shoes and kits that you don't really like, all for an allowance that just covers rent and food. Plus, he can surely continue to train with many other top-shelf guys without an official sponsorship.
LOL... best post this week. The "parent sponsorship" is all too familiar. My kid should wear a picture of me on his singlet given the amount of money I paid for him to run (and eat) over the years!
The question is: how long do you remain a "parent sponsor?" At some point you gotta cut the financial cord.
Delusional. 14:30 guys get no support. Unless you mean a free pair of shoes or a discount at a running store.
He could join a B tier group, move somewhere remote, change his training, and risk long term growth (not many good B team groups) all for some housing stipend. But why risk that if you believe you can become an A level guy under your current training.
He has the talent to receive sponsorship.
His vlog makes him appear to be a whiner. This may not be true, but that is how he comes across. If I could give him some advice it would be to stop talking.
He sorta kinda throws Coach Dolan under the bus and then realizes it sounds bad and back tracks his comments. He whines about his health. He whines about not knowing where his fitness level is.
He should be using his Penn education for his working career not trying to make money from running. Very talented college runner but there simply isn't any money for his level. Time to move on.
He seems like a guy that is more interested in "what's in it for me" than he is in trying to be a better athlete. His video puts him in a bad light.
Sure does sound like a whining slash entitled jerk. If any potential backer slash sponsor saw that blog I am sure they have crossed him off their list.
Did he ever perform well on the big ncaa or usatf track stage? From what I recall no. Maybe that has something to do with his lack of interest by sponsors.
Link to vlog please.
Turned down Zap, Naz Elite, Furman Elite, and NJNY!
When I said a 14;30 guy gets funding I'm talking about smaller stuff like shoes, kit, free coaching
Race entries.
When I said a 13:50 guy gets significant funding.i mean he is in a situation where he is a full time runner. So gear coaching stipend housing and insurance. I'm not saying he's making any significant amount of money just enough support to live off of
Actually 13:4x guy my bad
I know the support for a 14:30 guy (the most I know for someone at his level) isn't a lot but anything helps whem your starting out.
Or else this wrote:
Turned down Zap, Naz Elite, Furman Elite, and NJNY!
He should've accepted if true?
He was not offered a position with all of those groups. I can personally speak for one of them.
He's listed as an elite member of the garden state track club. that counts as sponsorship in my book.
Speaking for 1 wrote:
He was not offered a position with all of those groups. I can personally speak for one of them.
Hi Kyle! Good luck this outdoor season! You guys are better off w/o Tommy
classic merber, using periods and sh!t
BMORESPICYBOIZ wrote:
Speaking for 1 wrote:He was not offered a position with all of those groups. I can personally speak for one of them.
Hi Kyle! Good luck this outdoor season! You guys are better off w/o Tommy