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

Mike Ross wrote:

Oh, so those aren't even his? It seems like he is showing off how baller he is. Is Mike not baller?

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

great comments here.

does anyone how viral his facebook post went? And did he pay for it to go viral - did he pay for the shares and likes? he seems like the type of guy who would do that.

I ask because I have yet met anyone who admires what he did, yet it went viral. just doesn't add up. It's not like they threatened to suspend the kids. It was just a letter saying that the absences were unexcused - so what.

Looks like at least earlier this year he had his sideburns completely shaved off (think mullet), so please don't use the term baller

jwem wrote:

Mike Ross wrote:

Oh, so those aren't even his? It seems like he is showing off how baller he is. Is Mike not baller?

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

jwem wrote:

Mike Ross wrote:

Oh, so those aren't even his? It seems like he is showing off how baller he is. Is Mike not baller?

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

the guy has a pad in Myrtle Beach, a pad in the Pokonos, he is always on vacation, he spent thousands on BAA gear - you don't live like that from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. There has to be money from somewhere else.

The airhead social media friends of his are like the typical FB lurkers, they can't process anything longer than headlines and emojis. No one bothered to read or look into it or give it much thought, they just figured it was an attention grabber and reposted. Narcissism feeding narcissism...

Mike Ross wrote:

http://6abc.com/education/montco-dads-response-to-childrens-school-absence-goes-viral/685684/

great comments here.

does anyone how viral his facebook post went? And did he pay for it to go viral - did he pay for the shares and likes? he seems like the type of guy who would do that.

I ask because I have yet met anyone who admires what he did, yet it went viral. just doesn't add up. It's not like they threatened to suspend the kids. It was just a letter saying that the absences were unexcused - so what.

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Mike Ross wrote:

jwem wrote:

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

the guy rents: a pad in Myrtle Beach, stays for free in: a pad in the Pokonos, he is always off from work:, he spent tens of thousands: on BAA gear - you can make decent money: being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. There has to be some consequence to this college student lifestyle:.

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Mike Ross wrote:

jwem wrote:

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

the guy rents a pad in Myrtle Beach, stays for free in a pad in the Pokonos, he is always off from work, he spent tens of thousands on BAA gear - you can make decent money being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. There has to be some consequence to this college student lifestyle.

Mike Ross wrote:

PhiI McCrackin wrote:

I've reported your post as inappropriate and offensive.

If you're going to post offensive material at least give some kind of warning. When I opened the link the kids were around and it frightened the bejeezus out of them.

This is what victory looks like:

http://images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Mike-Rossi-Lehigh.jpg

Did he pour water on himself to make it look like he ran hard?

Mike Ross wrote:

jwem wrote:

You think he works some crappy little DJ gig at geriatric dance on his wife's birthday if he's baller? Well, he may be trying to get some side action with the lovely ladies in attendance, they don't need a man with his own hair. Getting the ladies chicken dance style, that's baller, right? Or he's still paying off that Boston trip. Totally worth it for the educational value though. Can't put a price tag on learning.

the guy has a pad in Myrtle Beach, a pad in the Pokonos, he is always on vacation, he spent thousands on BAA gear - you don't live like that from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. There has to be money from somewhere else.

Parents?

Trollminator wrote:

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Mike Ross wrote:

the guy rents a pad in Myrtle Beach, stays for free in a pad in the Pokonos, he is always off from work, he spent tens of thousands on BAA gear - you can make decent money being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. There has to be some consequence to this college student lifestyle.

hahaha. nice.

but honestly, you can't raise 2 kids in Philly and vacation as much as they do, and spend that much money on clothes from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. You just can't unless they are just racking up debt.

Head down not because of shame, but because he realized he screwed up the math. After months of bragging about terrible performances, he busts out with a 3:11 and goes home to tell no one about it.

Picture me Trollin wrote:

Mike Ross wrote:

This is what victory looks like:

http://images.gearjunkie.com/uploads/2015/05/Mike-Rossi-Lehigh.jpg

Did he pour water on himself to make it look like he ran hard?

PhiI McCrackin wrote:

Hopkinton wrote:

What goes on in that feeble mind of his? Seriously.

http://media.salon.com/2015/04/mike_rossi.jpg

I've reported your post as inappropriate and offensive.

If you're going to post offensive material at least give some kind of warning. When I opened the link the kids were around and it frightened the bejeezus out of them.

By the way, that photo was taken not long after he'd had his false teeth done (hence the funny mouth action), hair plugs fitted and dyed orange and a full facial peel.

It's all just another form of cheating.

Mike Ross wrote:

Trollminator wrote:

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hahaha. nice.

but honestly, you can't raise 2 kids in Philly and vacation as much as they do, and spend that much money on clothes from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. You just can't unless they are just racking up debt.[/quote]

Furthermore, how do you walk away from $10,000 or call it chump change? $10,000 isn't chump change unless you are worth at least $50 million

He doesn't live in Philly though, much cheaper out where he is. He probably doesn't have a dime to his name, but maybe no debt either. Maybe this will all boil down to a book deal for him, then the kids are covered for school. See, we're doing him a huge favor.

Mike Ross wrote:

Trollminator wrote:

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hahaha. nice.

but honestly, you can't raise 2 kids in Philly and vacation as much as they do, and spend that much money on clothes from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. You just can't unless they are just racking up debt.[/quote]

He didn't walk away, he's been training day and night, I guarantee you. He probably though he had it in the bag when the offer came out, but the truth is he's not sub 20 pedigree and maybe now he gets that it takes not only hard work but dedication and consistency. Hence a much bigger deal than he used to think about screwing some honest person out of a Boston spot.

Mike Ross wrote:

Mike Ross wrote:

hahaha. nice.

but honestly, you can't raise 2 kids in Philly and vacation as much as they do, and spend that much money on clothes from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. You just can't unless they are just racking up debt.

Furthermore, how do you walk away from $10,000 or call it chump change? $10,000 isn't chump change unless you are worth at least $50 million[/quote]

Mike Ross wrote:

Mike Ross wrote:

hahaha. nice.

but honestly, you can't raise 2 kids in Philly and vacation as much as they do, and spend that much money on clothes from being a wedding DJ and a hospital worker. You just can't unless they are just racking up debt.

Furthermore, how do you walk away from $10,000 or call it chump change? $10,000 isn't chump change unless you are worth at least $50 million[/quote]

Like we've said several times, that $10K offer was a gift for any real 3:11 marathoner to run a sub 20 5K. Forget about the much craved about attention it would have gotten him, imagine the articles that would've been written about how the Viral Marathon Dad wins a $10K running challenge. Rossi could've sent them around the internet like wildfire which is worth more than 10K to him.

Trollminator wrote:

See, we're doing him a huge favor.

That's a relief because this is what I've always believed. When people from the area say they feel a bit unsure talking about him this is what I tell them.

Mike Ross wrote:

Furthermore, how do you walk away from $10,000 or call it chump change? $10,000 isn't chump change unless you are worth at least $50 million

I need to clear up something for youse guys. I feel in the giving mood.

First let's say I am THE expert on this subject. I live evil.

Money IS NOT the root of all evil. Your heart is.

Carry on my wayward ones. Run like hell.

This would seem to present a tailor-made opportunity for a marketing-savvy RD of a struggling marathon with low participation numbers.

Bring Rossi in for the race and a meet-and-greet/photo and autograph session at the Expo and publicize the historic quest for the 3:11:45 or the 3:25. Race entries and vendor requests will skyrocket, as the running community arrives in flocks to witness the epic attempt. Have a local fast guy pace the effort, with a media truck and live TV feed, just like Beardsley/Salazar in the Duel In The Sun.