You say" guilty but mentally ill". I say mentally ill like a fox. She has put on more than 50 of these "events" in 2014 so far. She charges 90 bucks a pop for a marathon. Granted only 3 - 12 people show up on average. That works out to 25 -30 grand a year minimum and probably much more with endorsements, speaking fees and who knows what else. Pretty good motivation for continuing her quirky little hobby.
The Big Picture wrote:
You say" guilty but mentally ill". I say mentally ill like a fox. She has put on more than 50 of these "events" in 2014 so far. She charges 90 bucks a pop for a marathon. Granted only 3 - 12 people show up on average. That works out to 25 -30 grand a year minimum and probably much more with endorsements, speaking fees and who knows what else. Pretty good motivation for continuing her quirky little hobby.
Still probably works out to less than minimum people. These people are mad slow. She'd be better off flippin burgers. A McDonald's career would be more mentally stimulating too.
Well written. Nicely put.
The Big Picture wrote:
You say" guilty but mentally ill". I say mentally ill like a fox. She has put on more than 50 of these "events" in 2014 so far. She charges 90 bucks a pop for a marathon. Granted only 3 - 12 people show up on average. That works out to 25 -30 grand a year minimum and probably much more with endorsements, speaking fees and who knows what else. Pretty good motivation for continuing her quirky little hobby.
After reading this thread (oh gosh--hate to admit, but have follow from beginning) I would say more like VERY suspicious in her actions and not just in her running times either. I suspect her business is not truthful ( just a gut feeling). Maybe it's mentally ill as you say but what IF she actually knows what she's doing? If so, then she's messed up or is a good con artist. Just say'n.
Totally agree
I am an ultra runner. I don't know frequent marathon or maniac scene. It's all foreign to me. I thought my crowd was kind if odd, but these folks take the cake. I personally dont care about records. Running/walking super slow marathons each week to add another feather to my cap is not my cup of tea. But hey, whatever works I guess. All cool.
My question is this: What does it take to record a marathon to be counted by the maniacs? How about Guinness? To me, it seems like many of PM races are done with little or any oversight. Sure the course is "certified" on distance but if you can run it whenever you want and still have it count, how is this regulated? Also with multiple laps and no chip timing, this seems potentially more skeptical. And if you are the race director and pay the bill of the timing company, there is a real potential for significant conflict of interest, especially if you yourself, the race director, are actually chasing a Guinness record, Overall, sounds like huge potential for cheating. This seems majorly flawed.
here are two responses that are from the same computer but different IP addresses it is not hard to do
Guess this is time to take out the weird meter again...this thread just keeps getting de-railed from the issue of cheating...
People (who gave their names) reported cheating...simple...now others have started to divert attention from these runners who have nothing to gain by reporting what they observed...
last time I looked, this thread wasn't about who isn't friends with who...in fact, those reporting cheating didn't seem to know anyone really and weren't friends with anyone. They did what was right and what any runner should do if cheating is observed...REPORT IT!
post #2 here are two responses that are from the same computer but different IP addresses
it is not hard to do
llort_vbo wrote:
post #2 here are two responses that are from the same computer but different IP addresses
it is not hard to do
Prove they're from different IP addresses.
From the thread: LetsRun.com Being Sued (Frivously) in Federal Court in New Haven, CT- Looking for a Good Lawyer
Dear Brojo's, I am writing this on behalf of Parvaneh Moayedi to thank you.
She has noted that since this thread started the posts to the 'Cheating at Marathons' have slowed considerably. The fact most of them were negative and aimed at her makes this very good news indeed as her aim is to ignore it and hope it goes away completely so she can get on with doing what she does best. And we all know what that is don't we folks.
Oh by the way, my advice re the lawsuit, ignore it and carry on the good job, works for me.
wtf.. wrote:
She's an upperclass twit. She thinks that she can't be traced and that the internet is truly anonymous.
Ok, who am I? $100 if you're correct. Go.
I hope you don't believe that wrote:
wtf.. wrote:She's an upperclass twit. She thinks that she can't be traced and that the internet is truly anonymous.
Ok, who am I? $100 if you're correct. Go.
Nice try, lady. You just want us to post your trademarked name so that you can sue the BroJos.
I hope you don't believe that wrote:
wtf.. wrote:She's an upperclass twit. She thinks that she can't be traced and that the internet is truly anonymous.
Ok, who am I? $100 if you're correct. Go.
Haven't you watched Criminal Minds or 24? They do it all the time.
Easy peezy.
I've been following this thread since day 1, and everyday I come here hoping that someone reveals that PM has been stripped of her 'records' and/or is DQ'ed from BW.
Her 'marathons' are a joke. It seems comparable to someone who runs 120+ mpw, becoming an RD, and just using their logged mileage as 5 marathons per week.
I'm going to start wearing a pedometer for every time I run or just walk somewhere and whenever I hit 26.2 miles, then that was an official marathon and I will give myself a medal.
I can get in at least 150 marathons a year this way.
African_Penguin wrote:
I've been following this thread since day 1, and everyday I come here hoping that someone reveals that PM has been stripped of her 'records' and/or is DQ'ed from BW.
Her 'marathons' are a joke. It seems comparable to someone who runs 120+ mpw, becoming an RD, and just using their logged mileage as 5 marathons per week.
Your statement implies that this was an attempt to discredit BW starting 3 weeks before the race.
Good job.
So many medals! All of your coworkers would be envious of your achievements.
African_Penguin wrote:
So many medals! All of your coworkers would be envious of your achievements.
They will be mad jealous. Especially when I walk the long way to the break room in order to hit another 26.2 at work and get to have a medal ceremony for myself right in front of their fat faces.
Duh... wrote:
African_Penguin wrote:I've been following this thread since day 1, and everyday I come here hoping that someone reveals that PM has been stripped of her 'records' and/or is DQ'ed from BW.
Her 'marathons' are a joke. It seems comparable to someone who runs 120+ mpw, becoming an RD, and just using their logged mileage as 5 marathons per week.
Your statement implies that this was an attempt to discredit BW starting 3 weeks before the race.
Good job.
The statement doesn't imply anything. It merely states what I HOPE to see happen. But let me rephrase so that it's clearer. Since day 1, I've hoped PM was stripped of her 'record'. Since day 21, I've been returning hoping she has been stripped of her 'records' and/or DQ'ed from BW.
Better Job?