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

LMR wrote:

theREALsmokingGunner wrote:

The rest of us are runners who are sick of little shits like mike.

I'm not obsessed with Mike.

I seriously stopped reading right there.

Get a grip Ken.

You are absolutely right about the low marks signifying nothing. From what we know about Mike's training / miles he would need to be running sub 19' for 5k to indicate at 3h11' marathon.

TheDudeAbides wrote:

I don't think he cares about the brojos chump change, it is more important to "prove" he ran the 3:11:45 by hitting/cheating one of these low marks that signify nothing. His ignorant supporters would not understand any of this. Maybe Mike should run for office.

This storm comes in waves. This was a biggie yet far bigger are yet to come. He was warned way back and once again. Hang on Mikey. You are the legend you never wished to be. FU.

Reg Fields wrote:

Even if Rossi somehow cheated his way to a 19 minute 5K there it would be meaningless especially after his turkey trot exploits in fact I could make the argument that it might actually make things worse for him.

SuperCooper123 wrote:

You are absolutely right about the low marks signifying nothing. From what we know about Mike's training / miles he would need to be running sub 19' for 5k to indicate at 3h11' marathon.

TheDudeAbides wrote:

I don't think he cares about the brojos chump change, it is more important to "prove" he ran the 3:11:45 by hitting/cheating one of these low marks that signify nothing. His ignorant supporters would not understand any of this. Maybe Mike should run for office.

This storm comes in waves. This was a biggie yet far bigger are yet to come. He was warned way back and once again. Hang on Mikey. You are the legend you never wished to be. FU.

That is exactly right and I think calling 20 minutes the proving grounds was a huge mistake. It should have been 19. The reason you are correct is because he ran a 3:11 of off low mileage, so he must be fast - at least 19 minute fast

I can't see Mike trying for the $10,000. He doesn't want to provide notice that he will be at a race. Given the few people to show to his 5K, I think he realizes he was lucky. The next race, there will be more people to watch the circus.

I think someone said it earlier - he will run a 5K on his own. If he goes sub 20, he will share it on Twitter and attempt to win the PR battle.

Sadly, all his friends know he cheated. Anyone could eventually get into 5K shape. And Mike will still be Mike. Selfies and call-outs to imaginary friends.

Sad Mike Wins!

Mike Ross wrote:

SuperCooper123 wrote:

You are absolutely right about the low marks signifying nothing. From what we know about Mike's training / miles he would need to be running sub 19' for 5k to indicate at 3h11' marathon.

That is exactly right and I think calling 20 minutes the proving grounds was a huge mistake. It should have been 19. The reason you are correct is because he ran a 3:11 of off low mileage, so he must be fast - at least 19 minute fast

On a slightly related point, there are quite a few of Mike's 'neighbors' posting on here - do you often see Mike on training runs and is he always running at 6'46" pace as his Nike+ app suggested?

Fact: ducks can't run at 6:40 pace.

Kevin52 wrote:

Assuming this is the original Humbled (and it sounds like it is) I will vouch for you!

It is indeed the original Humbled (now even humbler). Nice to be remembered! I've posted on a few other threads under different handles, but dusted off my old identity for this one. (It took an embarrassing number of tries to remember my password, as the email linked to my registration is long defunct.)

Anyhow, good to see your ID here, and yes, I'm still running - I'm just doing it on the east coast now.

(Of course, this exchange could just be part of an elaborate conspiracy between two of Mike's minions, a diversion to throw others off the scent. Ah, letsrun.com, how I've missed you!)

somebloke wrote:

Fact: ducks can't run at 6:40 pace.

Good point and to those who have correctly complained about off-topic remarks, his awful running gait is most certainly on-topic - the whole issue is about whether he could run the times claimed and material to this is running form.

Absolutely agree that it doesn't have to be pretty, just effective but his is neither

Great question. My little birdie says no, but perhaps others can chime in.

SuperCooper123 wrote:

On a slightly related point, there are quite a few of Mike's 'neighbors' posting on here - do you often see Mike on training runs and is he always running at 6'46" pace as his Nike+ app suggested?

SuperCooper123 wrote:

You are absolutely right about the low marks signifying nothing. From what we know about Mike's training / miles he would need to be running sub 19' for 5k to indicate at 3h11' marathon.

TheDudeAbides wrote:

I don't think he cares about the brojos chump change, it is more important to "prove" he ran the 3:11:45 by hitting/cheating one of these low marks that signify nothing. His ignorant supporters would not understand any of this. Maybe Mike should run for office.

This storm comes in waves. This was a biggie yet far bigger are yet to come. He was warned way back and once again. Hang on Mikey. You are the legend you never wished to be. FU.

Some figures for a 3:11:45 marathon.

According to McMillan: 19:41 5k, 40:52 10k, 1:31:07 HM

According to Daniels: Vdot of 49, 20:18 5k, 42:04 10k, 1:33:12 HM

Multivitamin wrote:

SuperCooper123 wrote:

You are absolutely right about the low marks signifying nothing. From what we know about Mike's training / miles he would need to be running sub 19' for 5k to indicate at 3h11' marathon.

Some figures for a 3:11:45 marathon.

According to McMillan: 19:41 5k, 40:52 10k, 1:31:07 HM

According to Daniels: Vdot of 49, 20:18 5k, 42:04 10k, 1:33:12 HM

I know that is what the tables say and that was why the Brojos set the 20' 5k mark. My point was that given Mr. Rossi's very low weekly mileage the tables don't apply that well to him and him running a 20' 5k doesn't indicate he has 3h11' marathon ability. With his training background and lack of aerobic base he would need to be sub 19' 5k to suggest he had a chance at a 3h11' marathon. If you look at his splits in all his other races over 10 miles he always slows significantly.

Again, there you go about his family. His family has nothing to do with this Ken. Just STFU about his family. Your constant referencing his family is going to backfire on you at some point. You appear mentally unstable. His comments about yours were despicable; but you are doing no differently. Go find him and discuss it in person if it is bothering you that much; but leave the personal garbage off of the thread - unless you are attempting to sabotage it.

LMR wrote:

theREALsmokingGunner wrote:

I seriously stopped reading right there.

Get a grip Ken.

I got a grip. We're all on the same team. We just have different methods. Frankly, I can' wait for Mike to ruin his family's Xmas the way he ruined their Thanksgiving.

Dear Madam Principal...

C'mon Mike. You can top the Turkey Trot shenanigans.

Hey, How do you show a previous post within a reply?

Also, Ken don't use the words "marriage", "spouse", "wife", "kids", "son", "daughter" or "cheese doodles" and all will be good.

printer wrote:

Hey, How do you show a previous post within a reply?

Hit the quote button.

angrek wrote:

printer wrote:

Hey, How do you show a previous post within a reply?

Hit the quote button.

Thanks

Mike Rossi, Ken Stillman, and Cecilly Tynan are all egotistical narcissistic scumbags. All three need some serious psychological help. Anyone who refutes that is delusional.

Let me translate: a sub 20 fraudulent effort is planned within the next 28 days.

Duckster Rossi does not have the talent let alone the cojones to get near a sub 20 effort, maybe not even a sub 21 effort.

Side note: my BAA attire is forever stained with remnants of Duckster Rossi due his fraudulent entry into the 2015 BAA marathon by cutting and cheating at the Lehigh VIA marathon.

BeLikePre wrote:

Let me translate: a sub 20 fraudulent effort is planned within the next 28 days.

Shall we take bets

Same M.O. as Turkey Trot - hang around at the start with concealed chip, cross the line then hang around by the finish.

Simple course cut.

Run, Bike, Run.

Some incredibly complex accomplice theory involving someone who he may have met once.

Can some one actually make sure they are at the race this time? What a let down at the TT...