Allie O Dumped by NNormal

NCAA XC is not trail running.

You are an illiterate idiot, no where was this about the shoes. It was CLEARLY stated and those that can actually READ understand.

i think they put her in a weird position, because she records a lot of footage, but her sponsor doesn’t give her a full wardrobe, so do they really expect her to wear the same couple tshirts and sweatshirts on painful repeat? (which didn’t even seem to suit her or fit her that well), So it’s no wonder she is running in her brooks halfzip and Nike running tights.

Admittedly it would be more appropriate if she would’ve at least taped over the logos, but i understand her problem. I wouldn’t want her job(s) for anything in the world, to try to train at a high level but also make (and edit) videos constantly to supplement income.

I kind of preferred the Allie O. who was assistant coaching, because that seems like more of an honest living with a steady career path. I assume she isn’t assistant coaching anymore.

it was 15 degreed outside when she did that workout. She went with all her warmest gear, which makes total sense. She probably didn't expect people to zoom in on her clothes. I didn't even think to look at the logos on her tights or jacket.

She is annoying.

Yep. Who wouldn't aspire to a 9 to 5 job rather than doing something he/she love on their own terms.

She is unapologetically herself and really wants to help other athletes that are struggling with mental health and ED issues which are both so common in the competitive running scene.

Your post isn’t technically wrong but you sure do have a sad sad way of perceiving things.

I prefer to train and race. If my parents would fund it, that's what I would do.

Parker Stinson’s not NNormal.

Allie puts herself out there and at least tries to be transparent with overcoming her troubles as an elite runner and love the fact that she hasn't quit running like many prodigies are forced to do cause they never really recover from eating disorders. Nothing but respect for her.

“Not really”

i would suspect her contract in for at least 2 years, which is standard in trail. she could be bounced for cause. meaning her drug test, but that would have happened before this, i suspect. as far as logos and product go. i'm sure she is allowed to wear what she wants as long it is not a product normal sells. and since they only have two trail shoes and very limited branded clothing. the best part of the sponsorship, i would assume is whatever cash she is getting. her results are almost non-existent on trail as they are on road as many have pointed out. someone threw her a bone.

she's not an elite runner.

She really wasn't that good on trails last year. Beat by 40 year old Alicia Vargo.

Firstly, if Allie is no longer with NNormal, why do we assume she's been "dumped". Like any job/partnership, there may be reasons why she left, or why the partnership didn't work out.

However, I think more likely is that she just happened to be wearing clothing from other brands. Having represented a small trail running brand myself, the amount of gear available and supplied was minimal due to the company not having a massive range. My contract entitled me to a dollar-amount of gear of my choice, and required me to wear racing kit in competition. This meant that, when training I wasn't obligated to wear the brand, and also at times didn't have enough of a particular item to wear consecutive days (ie. winter-wear).
The brand, rightfully, invested their money in my race entries, and a wage, rather than kitting me out head-to-toe.

Each brand has their own approach, and it's incredibly naive to think that, just because an athlete isn't wearing the brand 24/7, they're not valued or wanted by the brand anymore.

Mine PR is 4:07 on a 200m flat track. So about 30 seconds faster, which is the typical mile pace conversion for elite running. A 3:50 male is like a 4:20 female. A 12:50 male 5k is like a 14:22 women’s 5k… anyway, for a woman who’s a professional distance runner on the track a 4:35 is not very fast. So there is something to be said here. But I think it’s more about her body type than bad form, muscle makes you run faster. Someone like El Purrier is a lot stronger and runs a lot faster in the mile and 3k. That being said koko doesn’t have much muscle and has terrible form and can run under 4:20 so there are exceptions I suppose

Molly Seidel has a PB of 4:42 over the mile. I'd say winning an Olympic Medal indicates she's pretty worthy of professional distance running. So rather than generalising, understand that every runner has their strengths and interests. Allie's is the trails, and that's what her sponsorship's for. So why obsess over her mile time?

You mean like this?

If she knows how to help men with ED maybe she should seek sponsorship from Blue Chew, HIMS, or viagra