Did Mike Rossi (viral marathon dad) cheat his way into Boston?

Maybe I am missing something, but if there was a chip mule working with Rossi, wouldn't the finishing times of the chip mule and the ass be the same? No one (and not even noone) had the same finishing time as Rossi.

I presume that two chips crossing the finish line attached to or being carried by the same person might not have the exact same time, but I don't think anyone else's time was that close to Rossi's time.

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

Maybe I am missing something, but if there was a chip mule working with Rossi, wouldn't the finishing times of the chip mule and the ass be the same? No one (and not even noone) had the same finishing time as Rossi.

I presume that two chips crossing the finish line attached to or being carried by the same person might not have the exact same time, but I don't think anyone else's time was that close to Rossi's time.

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

Rossi's start time is also way slower than everyone else who was actually racing that 5K. Keep it simple, there was likely no chip mule.

Hobby Ironmanner wrote:

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

Maybe I am missing something, but if there was a chip mule working with Rossi, wouldn't the finishing times of the chip mule and the ass be the same? No one (and not even noone) had the same finishing time as Rossi.

I presume that two chips crossing the finish line attached to or being carried by the same person might not have the exact same time, but I don't think anyone else's time was that close to Rossi's time.

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

Rossi's start time is also way slower than everyone else who was actually racing that 5K. Keep it simple, there was likely no chip mule.

There was only one mule (or jackass) in this case and that Mike. The origin of a mule, if you are wondering, is - a cross between a female horse and a male donkey or “jack” (hence the word “jackass”).

Seems fitting.

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

As Rojo has mentioned a couple of times, we can't prove George Washington (the US President, not some other person with the same name) never watched TV, however we can infer the correct answer or it can remain a mystery.

I missed the past 500 or so pages of this thread. From what I can gather, Mike Rossi had the audacity to attempt to cheat a 5k after all the LRC sleuths were hot on his tail for suspicion of cheating a marathon? And this was, in fact, a 5k that was specifically set up for him to run to prove that he hadn't cheated the marathon?

ExpertKipWatcher wrote:

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

As Rojo has mentioned a couple of times, we can't prove George Washington (the US President, not some other person with the same name) never watched TV, however we can infer the correct answer or it can remain a mystery.

I ran the Boston Marathon. My BAA t-shirt, hat, and jacket are coming in the mail next week to prove it. I am so proud of myself. I'm going to take my son out of school just so he can watch me try them on for he first time. If he's lucky I may let him touch the jacket while I'm wearing it. ut not the hat. NEVER the hat. That might muss my hairs.

Hi Fat Fingers!

Kenneth Stillman wrote:

LMR wrote:

^^^ Jus for the record, this is NOT me. Most likely Mike or one of his minions.

Or is it?

Hi Mike!

He's paranoid, doesn't know who's doing what anymore. Everyone is suspicious and a possible enemy... what a good life

SuperCooper123 wrote:

Isn't he tweeting (now deleted) the names of the locals/neighbors who he thinks are posting on this thread?

Trollminator wrote:

I guess he needs to prove to himself that he has real friends on Twitter so he keeps shouting out to random people on a first name basis. It just gets more and more bizarre.

Mike, I hope you are full of paranoia since you must know what everyone is saying behind your back. But you're right, just keep making believe #lifeisgood and they'll all just love you for the big a$$hole that you are.

The only way that would be possible is if he handed off his chip AFTER crossing the start mat, then they would have registered different finish times. There was no accomplice of course. Just like the VIA, Mike deceived his family and tried to deceive everyone else by getting up, getting dressed in race gear, driving all the way out to a race he paid to run in, and then conveniently cutting the middle 95% of the course. #transmarathoners

Hobby Ironmanner wrote:

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

Maybe I am missing something, but if there was a chip mule working with Rossi, wouldn't the finishing times of the chip mule and the ass be the same? No one (and not even noone) had the same finishing time as Rossi.

I presume that two chips crossing the finish line attached to or being carried by the same person might not have the exact same time, but I don't think anyone else's time was that close to Rossi's time.

It is clear to us "trolls" that Rossi cheated at the Turkey Trop, but without better finishing line photos, how he did it will probably remain a mystery.

Rossi's start time is also way slower than everyone else who was actually racing that 5K. Keep it simple, there was likely no chip mule.

This was taken by a runner shortly after the race. Am I blind or is Mike really not listed there? I wonder if he had to go "sort out a chip problem" with the staff? That would explain the tweet

http://tinypic.com/r/iqdjlx/9

Someone deleted my post. That was my first post ever after lurking and reading nearly 1000 pages. What on earth did I say that was against the rules?

I wrote that I was a lurker and that I am not (even close to being) local. That people care. Just because they don't post doesn't mean they don't care. I am a Boston Qualifier, so seeing Mike wear Boston stuff pisses me off. Wearing Boston gear in public pictures when we all know he didn't qualify makes him a ready target and ignites anger. He thinks nobody is interested but for a handful of posters on Letsrun. That is not true. That "handful" is only the tip of the iceberg, the people who take the time to post. Many people care. Cheating brings disrepute to the sport.

I wrote that I was sorry for him and his family. Maybe this was the offensive thing I did, mentioning that I feel sorry for his family? I said that they are innocent and that for their sake, he should stop posting to Twitter and stop cheating, attempting to collect the Letsrun money. He should stop running in published races due to the scrutiny. He should lay low and train hard until he can legitimately qualify, that way he can appreciate how difficult it is to BQ. Then he would have the last laugh.

Nobody who has any running knowledge believes he can run a 3:11. He is only kidding himself if he thinks anyone believes him.

I did not like reading the posts denigrating Mike's hair, style of running, his job, or his family. Maybe this was what was offensive? I feel that he has been punished enough. Anyone can google his name and the first thing that will pop up is marathon cheating. That is a terrible punishment.

Finally I wrote that I will keep reading this thread until there is a resolution. 1) He admits cheated. He will never do that. 2) His race results are struck. This will never happen unless we find the smoking gun. 3) He stops posting to Twitter, running races, and perpetuating interest in his story by his actions.

Waiting for someone to delete my post again. But this time, please specify what is objectionable in my post.

Never mind, there he is at the bottom... forgot, gun time.. loser

Trollminator wrote:

This was taken by a runner shortly after the race. Am I blind or is Mike really not listed there? I wonder if he had to go "sort out a chip problem" with the staff? That would explain the tweet

http://tinypic.com/r/iqdjlx/9

Trollminator wrote:

This was taken by a runner shortly after the race. Am I blind or is Mike really not listed there? I wonder if he had to go "sort out a chip problem" with the staff? That would explain the tweet

http://tinypic.com/r/iqdjlx/9

You are blind, at the bottom of page, you can see the last name Rossi, right below #47.

Didn't you know Mike is a glutton for punishment and likes to live in the fast lane... so much that he cheated at a local 5k to try to steal $10k. He's addicted to the thrill of nearly getting caught.

Sunset Beach Runner wrote:

Maybe I am missing something, but if there was a chip mule working with Rossi, wouldn't the finishing times of the chip mule and the ass be the same? No one (and not even noone) had the same finishing time as Rossi.

I presume that two chips crossing the finish line attached to or being carried by the same person might not have the exact same time, but I don't think anyone else's time was that close to Rossi's time.

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This.

Honestly, I was just taking the piss out of Ken. The coincidences are just that. I also think it's ridiculous that people need more. It's obvious that Rossi cheated. You can pick numerous reasons which on their own would be enough to convince any rational person (for example, his fake Nike post). Personally the impossible meteoric increase in performance was enough - not to mention the fake 20:15. Just embarrassing. A 12 year old may come up with that scheme, but a 48 year old father? So sad. Even the choice of race by itself is pretty damning. You can keep naming things. If someone said I couldn't run a 20 minute 5k - I would invite them out this weekend to a specific place, or even let them choose the place, and let them follow me and film me. It wouldn't be some bizaar nefarious set up. It's all so ridiculous and obvious he can't run a 20 minute 5k, or he just would. Bottom line.

To me it feels like people are, for no sane reason, buying into Mike's pathetic and illogical argument that only a video of him actually cheating will prove that he's a cheater. That's just not how normal sane people think. He cheated at a turkey trot. He wants to deny it, that just makes him more pathetic - more like a petulant child.

This is all basically reality TV, so if you enjoy doing the sleuthing etc., I don't think you should stop. But, please, don't start thinking anybody actually does need more evidence. That's ridiculous. Mike Rossi cheated at a turkey trot. That happened. Guess what - if it didn't happen you wouldn't need to worry - 48 year old selfie king Mike Rossi would have proven it a long time ago. You know he would have carried his phone and there would be real GPS data, photos etc. if he could run a 5k at that pace. He can't. He's a cheater, a liar and I think you can rest easy in knowing that other than a very few gulliable idiots, everyone knows he's a cheater and a liar. No further work needs to be done on that front.

Also - Ken - please stop mentioning Mike's wife and kids - it makes you look bad and it's not necessary, just the opposite. You didn't like it when he called your child names, why would you do it back? Can you understand what I'm saying to you? Just don't do it.

Chill, your second one is on.

marafun wrote:

Again, so disappointed that my previous post was deleted. Letsrun is famous for its incredibly offensive posts, and in this particular thread there were many posts directly attacking Rossi's family. Why would mine be deleted?

Wow, just wow.

Yes, I know about the 5K Turkey Trot cheating. Mentioned in my deleted post as what made this thread interesting. If he keeps doing things like that, the interest will never die.

They say no publicity is bad publicity. In his case, he has been digging himself deeper and deeper and keeping up interest in his story. Those inflammatory tweets, Boston gear photos, and then the race cheating. It's the gift that never stops giving.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS SOME MIKE ROSSI TWEETS, MIKE ROSSI SELFIES, AND MIKE ROSSI RUNNING A RACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BRING IT, SANTA!!!!!!! I HAVE BEEN A GOOD BOY!!!!!!!!!!!

That sh*t happens sometimes. Probably meant to delete someone else's, it being Friday and all probably drinking already.

marafun wrote:

Again, so disappointed that my previous post was deleted. Letsrun is famous for its incredibly offensive posts, and in this particular thread there were many posts directly attacking Rossi's family. Why would mine be deleted?

Wow, just wow.