Ben True did exactly what I said he'd do

ffs, you are really taking True's disappointing 10k personally. He has been totally wrecked since leaving Coogan with last years 13:05, double USA runner up finishes, and 6th place finish at WC. And 13:12/3:36 openers after missing a spring of training is shameful. He should pack his bags now and head back to New England. Please share with all the other trolls all of your wisdom and insight on what he needs to do to be successful this year?!

I think True has a great shot in the 5K.

He (and Merber) are popular on this board because they're the anti-NIKE machine runners, guys who are sort of blue collar no matter how much sponsorships they get or what school they went to.

I think people are tired of UO/NOP/Salazar/Rupp/anything Beaverton/Portland/Eugene ... I know I am and I'm from the NW and usually enjoy the local stars.

The corporate robots of NIKE just aren't interesting or fun. True, Merber, and others, at least seem different and interesting.

Ben's smart enough to know that half way through the 10,000 that it wasn't happening for him, but proud enough to complete the race. He is a 5,000 man who gave it a shot.

You'll see a different racer in the 5,000.

He needed some beet juice.

I liked True until that nonsensical inanity.

MASSIVE EMBARRASSING FAIL

After all the shit-talking he falls flat on his ass.

True will NEVER EVER make an Olympic or WC team. Lack of talent, lack of drive, no range. Too much time spent blogging, tweeting, engaging in drama.

True is DONE.

Time to move back to Maine. Maybe he can win some Claim Festival races.

True, Mead, all Americans except Rupp suck. They don't train hard enough. They obviously didn't prepare for the heat. Amateur hour big time. I'm glad they didn't make the team. I want serious athletes on the team!!

True is one of the few clean guys at the top. Stop hating.

Phantasy Star wrote:

MASSIVE EMBARRASSING FAIL

After all the shit-talking he falls flat on his ass.

True will NEVER EVER make an Olympic or WC team. Lack of talent, lack of drive, no range. Too much time spent blogging, tweeting, engaging in drama.

True is DONE.

Time to move back to Maine. Maybe he can win some Claim Festival races.

You mean ANOTHER WC team, right?

Unfortunately for True, who is by all accounts a good person and a clean athlete, I think he's paying the price for not having a coach.

You know,

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I use initials as they will delete everything I post .

Tim Broe was an incredibly tough racer that didn't like to work very hard. He raced his ass off but he was a screw off. The only kid sent home from Footlocker. He never understood hard work.

What was his lifetime best for 10k? Why?

Because it required too much work.

The Geomathematician wrote:

He needed some beet juice.

I liked True until that nonsensical inanity.

Ben "I am holier than my wife" True does not believe in cheating. He only drinks water and coffee.

Ben True to form wrote:

I know none of us want to read a know-it-all's post after a brutal 10k race, but I have to say, "I told you so"

I've been saying Ben True would not make the 10k Olympic team for 6 months. I said I thought the best he'd do is about 5th. I never waivered.

Ben True, for whatever reason, is believed by many runners to be this incredible racer. He's had a few good ones, but he isn't an Olympics quality athlete. He doesn't belong in the pre-race write up as a favorite. I don't know why everyone thinks that, but they do. It's not logical. Why do people think this?

Tonight showed it and then some.

I promise I will make no more posts about Ben True. I really like him as a runner, but I am an objective guy.

Have a great weekend.

Thank you mate.

I am so glad that you have been proved right on a 2nd class forum about a 2nd class athlete. Let's raise a glass to the most self righteous post of the year.

Fact checker wrote:

Tim Broe was an incredibly tough racer that didn't like to work very hard. He raced his ass off but he was a screw off. The only kid sent home from Footlocker. He never understood hard work.

What was his lifetime best for 10k? Why?

Because it required too much work.

You have no clue what you're talking about. one of the hardest working, most genuine guys I've ever met.

Phantasy Star wrote:

MASSIVE EMBARRASSING FAIL

After all the shit-talking he falls flat on his ass.

True will NEVER EVER make an Olympic or WC team. Lack of talent, lack of drive, no range. Too much time spent blogging, tweeting, engaging in drama.

True is DONE.

Time to move back to Maine. Maybe he can win some Claim Festival races.

You mean like last year, when he was 6th at the World Championships? Lol "no range", except that he's got the fastest 1500m time in the US this year when he's a 5k guy. "No talent"? He wasn't top 5 in footlocker in highschool or anything (and top 10 his junior year) while being a nordic skier in the winter ... "No drive"? Like when he literally trains by himself all year? You know what? You're right, 13:02 for 5k is pretty slow and involves no work or talent whatsoever. Man, you are the absolute scum of letsrun trolling.

Fact checker wrote:

Tim Broe was an incredibly tough racer that didn't like to work very hard. He raced his ass off but he was a screw off. The only kid sent home from Footlocker. He never understood hard work.

What was his lifetime best for 10k? Why?

Because it required too much work.

Acting like you know the guy personally or something. Classic letsrun troller.

Face checker, are you freaking nuts? Broe was a hard-working guy, who maxxed out his ability. Just keep spewing stuff you know nothing about.

Wondering in the West wrote:

Face checker, are you freaking nuts? Broe was a hard-working guy, who maxxed out his ability. Just keep spewing stuff you know nothing about.

What was his 10k PB?