Obviously RY craves attention, exaggerates and is a legend in his own mind.
Attention seeking narcissistic.
Do you not think that he has garnered much more attention because of this thread than he ever would have received even if he broke the "record?"
Although he has to publicly loathe the thread, he is probably eating it up.
Highly unlikely his attempt was on the up and up until a few days ago.
What about the children?
No way should this be a "record" even if he would somehow make it, nor should it be listed as a true transcon.
But I am now kind of rooting for him.
If he is able to grind it out to the finish, perhaps he will learn some humility.
The next time he opens his mouth, maybe he will not write checks his legs cannot cash.
No doubt this guy can run, just not to the level he thinks.
Hope Laz stays with him and mentors him through the finish.
For those out there along the route, go out and show Robert what the running community is really about. Give him S@$T for his bravado, but encourage him to keep going. Slog out the 12 minute miles with him. Show him and everyone else that LRC is not just a bunch of dbags, but an actual community.
BTW - I think there needs to be a study on lost productivity due to this thread. Bet it would beat out March Madness handily.