Unknown(?) Local Runner Claiming to be Shooting for US Woman's 10 Mile Road Record

Old Woman wrote:

If you facebook her, there's a Jill Greathouse who has Upper Bucks Foot and Ankle listed in her profile so that's obviously the woman. Not a lot of photos of just her, but she doesn't look like a potential 10 mile record breaker at all.

I also call shenanigans. Unless she plans to Rossi it, of course.

Perhaps she is talking about an AG record, either way, I think it is irresponsible to libel someone who could be completely innocent in this matter and who has no idea she is being libeled.

This is soooo silly wrote:

So all the race director said was that she is "attempting to break the record".

No, that's not all he said. He said that she's already run 51:31 on the actual course in training and that he's seen her GPS data and she is legit.

TrackCoach wrote:

[quote]Old Woman wrote:Perhaps she is talking about an AG record

51:31 on a hilly 10 mile course is only an AG record? Still impressive.

elephino wrote:

This is soooo silly wrote:

So all the race director said was that she is "attempting to break the record".

No, that's not all he said. He said that she's already run 51:31 on the actual course in training and that he's seen her GPS data and she is legit.

Yes, he did. This guy is lying is azz off. What a scumbag

This is soooo silly wrote:

So all the race director said was that she is "attempting to break the record".

What part about "the fastest female in America" did you not understand?

Thisisthelife wrote:

habs wrote:

Hey all. I go to school an hour away from where this race is, and I was considering going. So I sent Jill a friend request on facebook, she accepted, and then I sent her a message asking if she really ran 51:31 and was going for the record. Apparently, the time is real, this is not a mistake, and the record attempt is on:

http://imgur.com/a/7V8HX

Could you ask her more questions? What other races she's competed in? Pb's at other distances? Future goals? Why not go for the world record vs. the US record?

Not enough time to browse through the thread, but other than some references to Rossi--is there a possibility that Rossi or his friends are behind the trolling?

QuakeII wrote:

Records for the race below. Both the 10 mile course and 4 mile are very hilly.

Course Records:

10M –

M: Matt Gilette – 54 (2014)

F: Crystal Burnick – 1:03:12 (2013)

I don't know the guy personally, but I've run in many area races with MG and his course record of 54:00 is an indicator of how hard the course is. He's run 50 flat in a few other ten milers and was 24th in 2015 USATF Club Nationals. Both him and Crystal are marathon trials qualifiers.

This is some bizarre stuff. If I wasn't traveling that weekend, I'd most definitely run this race.

Runnersworld should pick up this story. Anyone have a contact there? The Rodale office is not that far away.

kettle black wrote:

[quote]Thisisthelife wrote:

[quote]habs wrote:

Hey all. I go to school an hour away from where this race is, and I was considering going. So I sent Jill a friend request on facebook, she accepted, and then I sent her a message asking if she really ran 51:31 and was going for the record. Apparently, the time is real, this is not a mistake, and the record attempt is on:

http://imgur.com/a/7V8HX

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What is going on here? She sure does look like a real person - doesn't seem to be a catfishing scheme. Just weird.

I can see the headline now:

"Hobbyjogger breaks American 10 Mile Record"

kettle black wrote:

Thisisthelife wrote:

Could you ask her more questions? What other races she's competed in? Pb's at other distances? Future goals? Why not go for the world record vs. the US record?

Not enough time to browse through the thread, but other than some references to Rossi--is there a possibility that Rossi or his friends are behind the trolling?

The problem is the announcement was originally shared with only a small group of runners. If they were trying a large scale trolling effort would they really only send the announcement to a small group of local runners? The weird thing is they said that USATF has been notified and will be on hand to certify the record. This means there will be drug testing?

Seb Coen wrote:

The weird thing is they said that USATF has been notified and will be on hand to certify the record. This means there will be drug testing?

And since she's a novice racer, when should she go off the EPO.

this is getting good!

http://imgur.com/hzseXa1

TrackCoach wrote:

Old Woman wrote:

If you facebook her, there's a Jill Greathouse who has Upper Bucks Foot and Ankle listed in her profile so that's obviously the woman. Not a lot of photos of just her, but she doesn't look like a potential 10 mile record breaker at all.

I also call shenanigans. Unless she plans to Rossi it, of course.

Perhaps she is talking about an AG record, either way, I think it is irresponsible to libel someone who could be completely innocent in this matter and who has no idea she is being libeled.

I do not think it means what you think it means. For a variety of reasons, the comment you stated was libelous is very likely not liable.

Don't use legal terms you don't really understand.

So, shouldn't this race be televised? This is an unbelievable-once-in-a-lifetime story!

(I suggested she go for the record at Cherry Blossom instead and that she reach out to Bob Orr about an entry.)

If this is all just a troll attempt, a big farce to get people to register for this race, then they should reconsider including the rather subtle Jesus Fish on the design of their race shirt.

This reeks of Rossi stench

BoomKat wrote:

http://imgur.com/lVyrhSg

(I suggested she go for the record at Cherry Blossom instead and that she reach out to Bob Orr about an entry.)

This is amazing. Maybe her coach has been trying to build up her confidence by lying to her about splits and she actually believes him? That would explain her complete ignorance in the claims she is making. Say she runs a 7:00 mile and he says it was a 5:00 than she would believe and not know the difference.