Robert Young fakes run across America

Either they are getting fireworks right now or parked in a weird spot instead of outside of a hotel.

Markus wrote:

ThunderThighs wrote:

The rubbing from the toe box of his shoes probably contributed to the avulsion of the small toe in recent days when he actually had to run a decent amount. So cutting the toe boxes off was an act or mercy.

No it was probably just his stupid fast running sprints he did once awhile. The dumbest thing you can do in a TransCon situation.

I have seen a top competitor DNF, 3 days before a TransCon race finished. It was heartbreaking, stupid and totally avoidable at the same time.

In a multiday race you HAVE TOO even out the stress on your legs as much as you can and that happens with the most even pace not with crazy speed bursts.

He may have broke it with the sub-9 minute mile pace he threw in when running with the reddit lady.

So he hurt the toe 2.5 weeks ago. Looked at the blog to around May 31 to see if anything stood out.

May 30 "Today was fairly uneventful . . . . That afternoon we stopped after a good day’s 70+ miles running and got the permission of a family to park in their considerable yard. They also allowed us to use their shower and do our laundry, and get a quick game of football on, so by the time we left later that evening we were rejuvenated, clean and ready for the road ahead."

May 31 "Day 18 had us heading toward a massive electrical storm in the distance. Though we followed it for 30+ miles we never actually reached it though, passing it on our right in the end. After another night’s progress we made it into the state of Kansas and the town of Syracuse by 9:30am and got some breakfast in the Black Bison pub. It was hot again today and after eating Rob ran for a little while longer before stopping. Kansas was as expected so far, acres of farmland in all directions, unremarkable landscape. Rob had already run 75+ miles so a few hours later we pulled over by the roadside and watched another movie on the DVD player and got some more food inside us and a few hours sleep."

June 1 "Day 19 started with us being woken up by a cop, wondering if we were OK. We’ve had about 15 conversations with cops so far, most of which have been along the lines of, ‘Is everything OK? Are you guys alright?’. This guy was the same, a good guy just checking if we were in any need. . . . By the time the dawn came Rob had run well and it was more walking and running for the rest of the day. . . . After covering 76+ miles we pulled over outside a church for a few hours rest to eat some more and watch another movie, ‘Abel’s Field’ this time. I do not recommend it."

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

A game of football after a 70+ mile day!? Hahahaha

I rang the hospital and said I was Rob's brother and was concerned about him (before all rhe moralizing do gooders chime in, yeah, I know, I shouldn't have done it).

They said he was having difficulty breathing and had a wheezy chest. After some tests and talking to Rob the doctor was able to ascertain it was from spending too much time with Laz and sucking in passive smoke from his horse dung roll ups.

Phil Knight wrote:

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

A game of football after a 70+ mile day!? Hahahaha

Then stubbed his toe on a rock at the Grand Canyon after another 70+ mile day!?

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

I don't know how they could type thatwith a straight face. Before Asher and Laz, 70 miles was nothing. Knock it out quick and fast. And you're good for a relaxing day in the heartland. Go play football. No struggle. No exhaustion. Not knackered a bit.

After Asher caught him unawares, he dropped to the 40s. Now with Laz watching, he barely can finish 50, stumbling, falling on his face, sitting on the highway, sleeping on the highway, broken toe, wearing Laz's clothes, no concept of socks or shoes. What an idiot. A complete frickin poser. Unanimous Idiot of the Year hands down.

go long wrote:

So I'm guessing turf toe.

I'm guessing he's looking for an excuse to give it away so he can crack on to that Reddit babe and check out her grand canyon.

noticer of lame claims wrote:

I don't know how they could type thatwith a straight face. Before Asher and Laz, 70 miles was nothing. Knock it out quick and fast. And you're good for a relaxing day in the heartland. Go play football. No struggle. No exhaustion. Not knackered a bit.

After Asher caught him unawares, he dropped to the 40s. Now with Laz watching, he barely can finish 50, stumbling, falling on his face, sitting on the highway, sleeping on the highway, broken toe, wearing Laz's clothes, no concept of socks or shoes. What an idiot. A complete frickin poser. Unanimous Idiot of the Year hands down.

This is LetsRun, you're allowed to say what you really mean.

Rob's brother. wrote:

I rang the hospital and said I was Rob's brother and was concerned about him (before all rhe moralizing do gooders chime in, yeah, I know, I shouldn't have done it).

They said he was having difficulty breathing and had a wheezy chest. After some tests and talking to Rob the doctor was able to ascertain it was from spending too much time with Laz and sucking in passive smoke from his horse dung roll ups.

Also, the doc advised Laz to ensure the horse dung was properly dried before smoking it, apparently it's not as deleterious to passive smokers then. Laz complained that you lose a lot of the flavor if it's too dry.

As this is fairly important as to whether Rob finishes or not, perhaps Laz can give us an update on what he's decided, damp or dry?

Worth reading all 250 pages just for this post!!!

hilarious. Gotta love this site!

noticer of lame claims wrote:

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

I don't know how they could type thatwith a straight face. Before Asher and Laz, 70 miles was nothing. Knock it out quick and fast. And you're good for a relaxing day in the heartland. Go play football. No struggle. No exhaustion. Not knackered a bit.

After Asher caught him unawares, he dropped to the 40s. Now with Laz watching, he barely can finish 50, stumbling, falling on his face, sitting on the highway, sleeping on the highway, broken toe, wearing Laz's clothes, no concept of socks or shoes. What an idiot. A complete frickin poser. Unanimous Idiot of the Year hands down.

This is the best summary for the article - just add his false PRs, his pro cycling career and his three decent marathons in 30hrs (as a 210 pound fatty) and we're done.

Rumor Munger wrote:

Crack on. wrote:

I'm guessing he's looking for an excuse to give it away so he can crack on to that Reddit babe and check out her grand canyon.

I heard he had a knee trembler with her around the back of the RV and did his knee in, hence the hospital visit.

Could just be a rumor though.

Maybe she has a foot fetish...whats it take to break a toe?

What a shame. The ridiculous tracker data distracted all of us from the real comedy gold. Let's hope he heals up and takes this 2 mph train all the way to Times Square.

noticer of lame claims wrote:

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

I don't know how they could type thatwith a straight face. Before Asher and Laz, 70 miles was nothing. Knock it out quick and fast. And you're good for a relaxing day in the heartland. Go play football. No struggle. No exhaustion. Not knackered a bit.

After Asher caught him unawares, he dropped to the 40s. Now with Laz watching, he barely can finish 50, stumbling, falling on his face, sitting on the highway, sleeping on the highway, broken toe, wearing Laz's clothes, no concept of socks or shoes. What an idiot. A complete frickin poser. Unanimous Idiot of the Year hands down.

Phil Knight wrote:

go long wrote:

Nothing stood out. Nothing unusual. You know, your usual, 70, 75, 76 miles of running. Also time for restaurants, movies, laundry, shower, game of football.

So I'm guessing turf toe.

A game of football after a 70+ mile day!? Hahahaha

I know. You can't make this stuff up. Well, I guess they did. It's in the blog.

The ridiculousness of this entire adventure just highlights their utter stupidity. I’m sure they’d just cheat their way to NYC thinking the running community would just be amazed at his feat (not broken feet) and not once question it.

I only hope he is found out as the cheater he is and labelled as such.

Queens giver of awards & gongs wrote:

People like Rob get an MBE (Member of the British Empire, yeah I know, what friggin empire) and you know what else?, you'd be amazed how later on, after they've got their award, information comes out on many of them about their nefarious previous exploits.

Never knew so many in the OBE had been revoked.

Rob Rob Rob Rob Rob….so close yet so far away.

When do we predict the “due to doctor’s orders I cannot continue” excuse will surface?

Fake Laz for the win!

That's gold, Jerry. Gold.