Jim Walmsely is drunk in the Pre-2017 Western States 100 interview.

Embarassing.

True that. He thinks he's really funny.

He lost his job in the Air Force because of drinking. Clearly he gas a drinking problem. What's scary is that he's one of the few people that the safety of the entire world depended on with his employment in missile silos. How many others in the Air Force are like him. God help us all.

He's a total loser!

Trucker hat, check

Beer in hand, check

Drinker with a running problem, check

A true ultra runner right there, the poster child of the sport, too.

But on a serious note, he has native american blood and is also probably 135 lbs 6 foot tall so cut him some slack.

Back in the day this was carb loading. He's taking it old school. How many did Frank have before Olympic gold?

This guy is insufferable. So cocky. I don't see the appeal.

And I really hope they drug test him after the event, win or lose.

Nuke silos wrote:

He lost his job in the Air Force because of drinking. Clearly he gas a drinking problem. What's scary is that he's one of the few people that the safety of the entire world depended on with his employment in missile silos. How many others in the Air Force are like him. God help us all.

I worked in the missile field for four years in another state.Jim wasn't the only one going wackadoo at an LCF.

no excuses, but the dude isnt an entirely unsympathetic character

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkdWjq34h5w

He's basically saying he's going to front run it. Lots of talk about a chase pack. That's how he runs, so have to respect that. 5am tomorrow is the start. It should be great.

I'm a big fan and think a lot of you are overreacting. He's having a beer, that is all. He always talks like this. So what if his goal is to win, I find it refreshing that someone is willing to say that. I suspect many elites have healthy egos. If you don't believe in yourself, the chances of winning probably get a bit slimmer. Jim believes and I so hope he is able to complete what he tried to do last year. If he does, perhaps some of you will consider that his holding a beer at an social event 3 days before a race isn't that big a deal. Perhaps some of you read too much into things (in my head I respond to myself - "ya' think?"

one model wrote:

no excuses, but the dude isnt an entirely unsympathetic character

He seems like a flake. Or bipolar. He really thinks he's a badass, but he'd be manhandled in a real race. So he runs really, really long races.

exthrower wrote:

Why the hate? I must be missing something.

Yes, you are.

Already did that. He ran 2015 US Cross and got destroyed over 12km. Also avoids marathons.

hazy memories wrote:

one model wrote:

no excuses, but the dude isnt an entirely unsympathetic character

He seems like a flake. Or bipolar. He really thinks he's a badass, but he'd be manhandled in a real race. So he runs really, really long races.

Dude's a boss.

Not bad either wrote:

Dude's a boss.

How so?

hazy memories wrote:

He really thinks he's a badass, but he'd be manhandled in a real race. So he runs really, really long races.

Why don't you jump into the ultra scene and put him in his place then?

Jimbo is cooked wrote:

He's a total loser!

Anyone who is admitted and graduates from any of the academies is by definition not a loser. That is a serious accomplishment.

13:52.87 in the 5000mhttp://www.goairforcefalcons.com/sports/c-track/recaps/040612aab.htmlBack up your smack talk, Jack!

JackJ wrote:

Already did that. He ran 2015 US Cross and got destroyed over 12km. Also avoids marathons.

hazy memories wrote:

He seems like a flake. Or bipolar. He really thinks he's a badass, but he'd be manhandled in a real race. So he runs really, really long races.