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

abingtonrunner2 wrote:

run.run wrote:

Not at all. Although my post seems to have been offensive to LetsRun standards as it was deleted.

In catching up, I see that, unbelievably (perhaps it shouldn't be), Mike posted another offensive twitter shot at you. But then he deleted it. It is somewhat interesting that he posts these really awful things but then some time later realizes (or is told?) that those public posts really should be deleted. I wonder if someone else tells him, or if he figures it out himself? I just don't see him having the intelligence/morals to actual realize the damage he does to his own reputation every time he makes such tweets. The "family man" doesn't know what any 6 year old child knows; that it is really not OK to ridicule a disabled persons disability. What adult would need this explained to them?

I also see he didn't run NY. Given his 24 minute 5k I didn't think he would show up - he's clearly not been running. I was pretty sure he was just baiting everyone with the tweets about going. He does enjoy baiting people. As a hobby, I would guess he enjoys that more than running, which makes sense, people enjoy what they are good at. He's a crap runner but he excels at being a terrible human being.

iiagdtr - Sadly there are individuals who do defend him and think he is genuine and an upstanding man, more so outside of this forum. Just as bad are the trolls who defend him (mainly here) yet know and realize that he is a liar and cheater, among other not so flattering characteristics.

Trollminator wrote:

Some recent gems from Ken:

"Whew! Just got home from running the NYC Marathon and I am tired. My time was 3:11:45. Not my best, but I'll do better next time."

Referring to NYM gear: "Just bought ten of these. My fall wardrobe is all set."

"Temple = home to serial rapists and marathon cheats. Hooray they lost!"

Ken did retweet something insightful from Cecily though. She ran a 40min 10k (sub 6:30 pace) recently, after a real injury. Mike could never run one 6:30 mile, let alone 6. Actually, Rojo should lower the standard and offer $10k for one single 6:30 mile. I have to say the woman seems very professional and charming, basically the anti-Mike. Now I see why he only spews venom at her. Looking back at his twitter history it's clear that she gave him a passing shout out after the VIA (since it appeared he had BQd). He then posted responses several times basically brown nosing and making comments as if they were friends. Being the pro that she is, she quickly distanced herself and called him out when it became obvious it was a sham, ouch! That's when he lost his $hit.

abingtonrunner2 wrote:

run.run wrote:

Not at all. Although my post seems to have been offensive to LetsRun standards as it was deleted.

In catching up, I see that, unbelievably (perhaps it shouldn't be), Mike posted another offensive twitter shot at you. But then he deleted it. It is somewhat interesting that he posts these really awful things but then some time later realizes (or is told?) that those public posts really should be deleted. I wonder if someone else tells him, or if he figures it out himself? I just don't see him having the intelligence/morals to actual realize the damage he does to his own reputation every time he makes such tweets. The "family man" doesn't know what any 6 year old child knows; that it is really not OK to ridicule a disabled persons disability. What adult would need this explained to them?

I also see he didn't run NY. Given his 24 minute 5k I didn't think he would show up - he's clearly not been running. I was pretty sure he was just baiting everyone with the tweets about going. He does enjoy baiting people. As a hobby, I would guess he enjoys that more than running, which makes sense, people enjoy what they are good at. He's a crap runner but he excels at being a terrible human being.

iiagdtr - Sadly there are individuals who do defend him and think he is genuine and an upstanding man, more so outside of this forum. Just as bad are the trolls who defend him (mainly here) yet know and realize that he is a liar and cheater, among other not so flattering characteristics.

run.run wrote:

iiagdtr wrote:

A sincere thank you. I know better than to feed the trolls but occasionally goes against my better judgement. Who defends the likes of a cheat and terrible person like Mike?

Not at all. Although my post seems to have been offensive to LetsRun standards as it was deleted.

In catching up, I see that, unbelievably (perhaps it shouldn't be), Mike posted another offensive twitter shot at you. But then he deleted it. It is somewhat interesting that he posts these really awful things but then some time later realizes (or is told?) that those public posts really should be deleted. I wonder if someone else tells him, or if he figures it out himself? I just don't see him having the intelligence/morals to actual realize the damage he does to his own reputation every time he makes such tweets. The "family man" doesn't know what any 6 year old child knows; that it is really not OK to ridicule a disabled persons disability. What adult would need this explained to them?

I also see he didn't run NY. Given his 24 minute 5k I didn't think he would show up - he's clearly not been running. I was pretty sure he was just baiting everyone with the tweets about going. He does enjoy baiting people. As a hobby, I would guess he enjoys that more than running, which makes sense, people enjoy what they are good at. He's a crap runner but he excels at being a terrible human being.

iiagdtr wrote:

The deletion was odd, certainly not offensive. I've read plenty of complaints from others stating there is no rhyme or reason to what is deleted and what is allowed on LR at times.

Mike has made many violent-themed posts and then deleted them, not sure why since they are all accessible by law enforcement. I have a friend who had to deal with someone at work with NPD, that person was terminated and escorted away.

I'm going to be posting less in this thread based on good advice, but in all sincerity I wish Mike would seek professional help. It would help him understand what he did and why and possibly turn things around. I do not believe this will happen, but I know it must to have a chance to fix a life that is going down the wrong path.

run.run wrote:

Not at all. Although my post seems to have been offensive to LetsRun standards as it was deleted.

In catching up, I see that, unbelievably (perhaps it shouldn't be), Mike posted another offensive twitter shot at you. But then he deleted it. It is somewhat interesting that he posts these really awful things but then some time later realizes (or is told?) that those public posts really should be deleted. I wonder if someone else tells him, or if he figures it out himself? I just don't see him having the intelligence/morals to actual realize the damage he does to his own reputation every time he makes such tweets. The "family man" doesn't know what any 6 year old child knows; that it is really not OK to ridicule a disabled persons disability. What adult would need this explained to them?

I also see he didn't run NY. Given his 24 minute 5k I didn't think he would show up - he's clearly not been running. I was pretty sure he was just baiting everyone with the tweets about going. He does enjoy baiting people. As a hobby, I would guess he enjoys that more than running, which makes sense, people enjoy what they are good at. He's a crap runner but he excels at being a terrible human being.

abingtonrunner2 wrote:

iiagdtr wrote:

The deletion was odd, certainly not offensive. I've read plenty of complaints from others stating there is no rhyme or reason to what is deleted and what is allowed on LR at times.

Mike has made many violent-themed posts and then deleted them, not sure why since they are all accessible by law enforcement. I have a friend who had to deal with someone at work with NPD, that person was terminated and escorted away.

I'm going to be posting less in this thread based on good advice, but in all sincerity I wish Mike would seek professional help. It would help him understand what he did and why and possibly turn things around. I do not believe this will happen, but I know it must to have a chance to fix a life that is going down the wrong path.

There is probably a better chance of Rossi running a 3:11 then for him to seek professional help, at least right now. The only way someone like that would ever seek help is if there was some sort of personal upheaval or if he was finally and rightfully DQ'd, then he may do so.