Sam Parsons drops out of German champs mid race.

The rest of the team is too busy arguing with people on social media

good god wrote:

The rest of the team is too busy arguing with people on social media

Examples? I love a good social media beef.

DietBacon wrote:

Idk about kiplimo but Jake Smith changed allegiance to England which is harder to make teams than wales or Bermuda. Doesn’t seem motivated by it being easier to make teams.

Not that I condemn pappas or parsons. Its possible I might do the same in their shoes. I also try to maximise how much money I make in my job.

It’s hard for letsrun to comprehend that professionals are trying to make a living while they’re “living the dream”. It seems that the minds of the slow are slow as well.

Dexy's Midnight Runner wrote:

He's the epitome of the term "tool."

That same "tool" could apply to Chelimo, Kebenei, Bor...............following your logic.......which may be right.

I think maybe not this year, but by the time World Champs comes around we will see Tinman Elite fizzle out a bit. You have to give them props for having heart. However he could have gotten spiked or something but he looked fine and clearly was just trying to not look stupid walking off the track with little race left by making it seem like he got injured. Will definitely see a post about some "nagging injury" and how he wasn't 100% so he went out to the front and just gave what he was able to.

I'm much more interested in Drew Hunter's situation, has basically been a ghost for the past few months. No racing, don't see him training in the videos they've posted. He's the only one I feel for. He is actually likeable but has to hang around these bozos. He should leave and go train with people around his level or better.

Yeah just because they're popular there are two dozen posters who are jealous & spend their time anonymously hating on someone who trains hard & is chasing their dreams in the sport, all while documenting it which helps grow the sport.

It's pretty obvious from TME videos that he has been hurt. He gave it a go & it didn't work out. If you're harping on the citizenship thing either advocate for a global rule change or recognize that you can still represent a country even if you were not born there. I think Parsons has done a great job promoting Germany and talking about his family history.

NERunner0353 wrote:

Yeah just because they're popular there are two dozen posters who are jealous & spend their time anonymously hating on someone who trains hard & is chasing their dreams in the sport, all while documenting it which helps grow the sport.

It's pretty obvious from TME videos that he has been hurt. He gave it a go & it didn't work out. If you're harping on the citizenship thing either advocate for a global rule change or recognize that you can still represent a country even if you were not born there. I think Parsons has done a great job promoting Germany and talking about his family history.

Jealous of what? Why is this always the first response?

Next you're gonna tell me he's faster than me. Yes, but I don't care. My self worth has never been defined by it.

These dudes are just delusional that think and act like they have a shot on the world stage and they just simply do not.

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good god wrote:

The rest of the team is too busy arguing with people on social media

Examples? I love a good social media beef.

Just check any of the last few IG posts. Jeff, joey, and gusman are always replying to people and digging their own graves

free shipping with purchases wrote:

Waiting for the mescaline inspired instagram post replete with new age catchphrases that makes it seem as though he is engaged in some sort of holy quest as opposed to just being a rich kid who should get a real job. Namaste, Sam. Namaste.

+1. This is hilarious. Also due to the fact that he was eating lunch alone in a big field of grass in that youtube video. Namaste.

not only slow, you likely have a very small and dysfunctional pp so you make up for it by trolling and belittling pros on letsrun

Sigmund Jung wrote:

good god wrote:

How are you Sam? Still injured?

Jealous of what? Why is this always the first response?

Next you're gonna tell me he's faster than me. Yes, but I don't care. My self worth has never been defined by it.

These dudes are just delusional that think and act like they have a shot on the world stage and they just simply do not.

not only slow, you likely have a very small and dysfunctional pp so you make up for it by trolling and belittling pros on letsrun

` wrote:

Seems to be paywalled, so I can't watch it. Can anyone with a flotrack account record the relevant section? Or confirm?

Around the 6:30 mark, he walks up to the golf cart and says the following, "That's my midlife college crisis purchase. I realize i only have a couple more years left of the greatest years of my life here at NC state so I decided to roll around like a true champion during the few years I have left"

Pic of cart:

I gotta admit I wish I had one in college.

Honestly, for how big of a tool and poser Sam Parsons is, he deserves more hate by this website’s standards.

I cannot stand this guy and the whole Tinman group. Glad it’s coming to a swift end.

Ostrich wrote:

What a BRAVE and TOUGH race. He took it out hard and made everyone work for it. SUCH AN INSPIRATION

Don't worry , new TME will DROP next weekend. Hard to get any training in when you're a marketing/designer genius.

LOL these guys train to snag the halfway leader bonuses, getting wins is a bit much to ask for

Sigmund Jung wrote:

good god wrote:

Jealous of what? Why is this always the first response?

Next you're gonna tell me he's faster than me. Yes, but I don't care. My self worth has never been defined by it.

These dudes are just delusional that think and act like they have a shot on the world stage and they just simply do not.

not only slow, you likely have a very small and dysfunctional pp so you make up for it by trolling and belittling pros on letsrun

Yeah unfortunately this is all true