Parsons has run 13:12 - obviously he’s not a medal contender or anything but he’s still pretty good? I don’t understand the sentiment on this thread, am I missing something?
I’m not mad and yes, that’s insanely fast, just not competitive or ‘pro’ nowadays. Hope he’s able to show enough value to land a ‘creative’ gig at tracksmith when this runs its course.
This is a perfect fit, a brand that is the height of the dweeb running bro vibe links up with a runner who made one of the biggest dweeb moves ever (signing up to run for Germany despite never living there). I think it's a march made in heaven and will result in every dweeb who runs being seen in overpriced Tracksmith gear!
That's a long way to travel just to run a time that wouldn't have been in the top 12 at NCAA indoors. Looks like the adidas spikes were not holding him back.
He's a respectable runner who frequently qualifies for world teams. If there are opportunities being presented to him that means he has earned them and has every right to take them.
I would respect him if he was simply honest. Drop the "I'm running for Germany for my mom schtick" and admit that you are just an American who just isn't good enough to make your own team, so you found a backdoor into the world championships.
However, he won't do that. He will continue to lie, and I will continue to regard him as a man not worthy of respect.
Considering Sam kinda sucks at running, he'd be more likable if he were working a real job and doing workouts at 6AM by himself. He wasn't even the fastest guy on his college team.