Caitlyn Miller is running Indianapolis on Saturday. Guarantee she crushes his time ... again. The drop from Colorado to Indiana alone will be a huge benefit. I think she may go sub-2:50. What will the Choi Army say?!
Hilarious that someone who's never broken 2:50 relocated to train at altitude.
Even more hilarious that someone who doesn't have a job and runs full time has to go to altitude to break 2:50
Running influencer conceded that he messed up when he ran the New York City Marathon with an e-bike crew filming him — and vows not to appeal his disqualification.
Letsrun forum folks excel at bringing things to light, so please correct me if I missed one. But there's proof of bikes following Choi on course at the following events:
-2023 Houston Marathon (also bib mulled, for which he was disqualified)
-2023 Austin Marathon
-2024 Brooklyn Half
-2024 NYC Marathon
Since Austin was picked up by Canadian Running and Runners World alike, with this history I am surprised that brands say they don't know. Not a Runna hit piece, but the evidence is there. Presumably they do a cursory social media check, and the bikes are often visible in his own videos.
Leadville 100, bike outside of the aid stations. Cut me off heading into Twin lakes the second time after someone handed him a dry pair of shoes after the river crossing. Then myself and my pacer had to jump over his biker's bike as he laid it down on the course heading up the sharp hill going out of Twin lakes inbound. Then he had his pacer and another person that ran up the mtn with him for about 1 mile before the extra person, I assume filming, finally stopped and turned around.
Ben Parker (who paced him, Runna Co-Founder) needs to take some real responsibility here. If Matt gets a DQ and banned, surely Ben should as well.
He is mass deleting comments and legitimate questions on his IG about him knowing about the cameras which he denies - ("taken by surprise that his production crews joined us").
Firstly that's not the case - a contact of mine who knows Matt Choi well has said that Ben was well aware of this in advance.
Secondly, even giving a massive benefit of the doubt, why didn't he do anything about it when he saw it happen?
Runna had him as an ambassador. That business model relies on reach. They knew exactly what they were doing.
Caitlyn Miller is running Indianapolis on Saturday. Guarantee she crushes his time ... again. The drop from Colorado to Indiana alone will be a huge benefit. I think she may go sub-2:50. What will the Choi Army say?!
Hilarious that someone who's never broken 2:50 relocated to train at altitude.
Even more hilarious that someone who doesn't have a job and runs full time has to go to altitude to break 2:50
It is worth mentioning that tons of these influencers also use performance enhancing drugs.
Letsrun forum folks excel at bringing things to light, so please correct me if I missed one. But there's proof of bikes following Choi on course at the following events:
-2023 Houston Marathon (also bib mulled, for which he was disqualified)
-2023 Austin Marathon
-2024 Brooklyn Half
-2024 NYC Marathon
Since Austin was picked up by Canadian Running and Runners World alike, with this history I am surprised that brands say they don't know. Not a Runna hit piece, but the evidence is there. Presumably they do a cursory social media check, and the bikes are often visible in his own videos.
Leadville 100, bike outside of the aid stations. Cut me off heading into Twin lakes the second time after someone handed him a dry pair of shoes after the river crossing. Then myself and my pacer had to jump over his biker's bike as he laid it down on the course heading up the sharp hill going out of Twin lakes inbound. Then he had his pacer and another person that ran up the mtn with him for about 1 mile before the extra person, I assume filming, finally stopped and turned around.
What do people see in this guy or in any influencer? Alexi pappas is so embarrassing. Frolicking around like that is so stupid and cringe. She brings joy to no one and just serves as a massive distraction. Matt Choi needs to be disqualified. He blatantly broke the rules and put other people in danger.
how is it not crystal clear to everyone that people like these are using the sport and the people in it for their own personal profit? matt doesn’t care about growing the sport, or his followers, he nearly mowed them down with bikes. Alexi doesn’t care about spreading joy or promoting the sport she cares about staying relevant and receiving attention. Because if either of them actually cared about the sport they would be respectful to their competitors and fellow runners understanding that people prepared for this day. Theyd take it seriously.
When I saw her, around mile 9, still well ahead of the masses, frantically weaving from side to side, I did not see joy on her face. I saw sadness. This year's performance was even more desperate than last year's. It's time for NYRR/Mastercard to end this pathetic spectacle.
Ridiculous that she got to start with the pros. This is also crappy behavior and crappy of NYRR. Pros are there to race, not wear a silly costume for attention. She needs to start with the masses and be like everyone else.
Letsrun forum folks excel at bringing things to light, so please correct me if I missed one. But there's proof of bikes following Choi on course at the following events:
-2023 Houston Marathon (also bib mulled, for which he was disqualified)
-2023 Austin Marathon
-2024 Brooklyn Half
-2024 NYC Marathon
Since Austin was picked up by Canadian Running and Runners World alike, with this history I am surprised that brands say they don't know. Not a Runna hit piece, but the evidence is there. Presumably they do a cursory social media check, and the bikes are often visible in his own videos.
Leadville 100, bike outside of the aid stations. Cut me off heading into Twin lakes the second time after someone handed him a dry pair of shoes after the river crossing. Then myself and my pacer had to jump over his biker's bike as he laid it down on the course heading up the sharp hill going out of Twin lakes inbound. Then he had his pacer and another person that ran up the mtn with him for about 1 mile before the extra person, I assume filming, finally stopped and turned around.
Turkey Trot last year, he and his gang were shoving people around at the start line, acting like they owned the place. I thought I was finally gonna break 30 minutes til one of his E bike camera stooges ran me off the road. Dirtbags.
Leadville 100, bike outside of the aid stations. Cut me off heading into Twin lakes the second time after someone handed him a dry pair of shoes after the river crossing. Then myself and my pacer had to jump over his biker's bike as he laid it down on the course heading up the sharp hill going out of Twin lakes inbound. Then he had his pacer and another person that ran up the mtn with him for about 1 mile before the extra person, I assume filming, finally stopped and turned around.
Turkey Trot last year, he and his gang were shoving people around at the start line, acting like they owned the place. I thought I was finally gonna break 30 minutes til one of his E bike camera stooges ran me off the road. Dirtbags.
This is nothing more than a street take-over. The public is helpless and law enforcement wont get involved until it has to. That said....Matt isnt running a 30 min 5k...nor a 30 min 10k. So, I rate your post as sus and misinformation.
Turkey Trot last year, he and his gang were shoving people around at the start line, acting like they owned the place. I thought I was finally gonna break 30 minutes til one of his E bike camera stooges ran me off the road. Dirtbags.
This is nothing more than a street take-over. The public is helpless and law enforcement wont get involved until it has to. That said....Matt isnt running a 30 min 5k...nor a 30 min 10k. So, I rate your post as sus and misinformation.
He sprinted past as I lay on the ground bleeding. As god is my witness he pointed at me and laughed.
This guy sucks. But I wonder if amplifying the complaints just helps him somehow. Influencers thrive off of attention, good and bad. Today he's getting a lot of attention.
Caitlyn Miller is running Indianapolis on Saturday. Guarantee she crushes his time ... again. The drop from Colorado to Indiana alone will be a huge benefit. I think she may go sub-2:50. What will the Choi Army say?!
Hilarious that someone who's never broken 2:50 relocated to train at altitude.
Even more hilarious that someone who doesn't have a job and runs full time has to go to altitude to break 2:50
she loves Colorado. She didn't move to "break 2:50", Moran.
get a life, she's got a clothing line, a math major, and loves her Gramps.
Caitlyn Miller is running Indianapolis on Saturday. Guarantee she crushes his time ... again. The drop from Colorado to Indiana alone will be a huge benefit. I think she may go sub-2:50. What will the Choi Army say?!
Hilarious that someone who's never broken 2:50 relocated to train at altitude.
Even more hilarious that someone who doesn't have a job and runs full time has to go to altitude to break 2:50
Actually, she started and owns her own apparel company, Expntl Athletics. Did you start your own company straight out of college? And 2:50 is pretty damn fast for a female.
My job allows me to work where I want and I have chosen locations based on good running spots. I'm a basic 2:40 marathon guy and will never be great. So if you have the opportunity you may as well take it.
Hilarious that someone who's never broken 2:50 relocated to train at altitude.
Even more hilarious that someone who doesn't have a job and runs full time has to go to altitude to break 2:50
Actually, she started and owns her own apparel company, Expntl Athletics. Did you start your own company straight out of college? And 2:50 is pretty damn fast for a female.
Isnt she a BPN "athlete" or user of their "products"? I just recall the drama as she crossed the Boston finish line.
