Reid Buchanan and Des Linden rip Eliud Kipchoge on twitter - "Give me a break"

Kipchoge might have avoided criticism by adding the phrase

"Plus, the money's nice."

He probably didn't even write that tweet. It was much more likely a NIKE marketing employee.

Just a couple of has-beens trying to stay relevant. Kipchoge is almost 39 years old and still competing and training at the highest of levels. Dude was world champ on the track in 2003 and is still just as hungry. If anything, it shows that lots of people can have longevity and continued success in this sport at many different levels. That's inherently inspiring! Too bad these bums think otherwise.

Why do you say that? EK is undoubtedly the greatest marathon runner of all time and he may retain this title for decades if not longer, but it’s also true that he’s aging and his performance this year in Berlin, while excellent, was not what we saw the year before. He paced the first 1/2 for a wr this year perfectly, and then he faded, pretty badly by his standards on a perfect day. Last year with that pacing he probably runs 2:00.40. Now, you may argue this run in Berlin was a bit off, but not because of age, but then you also have Boston. Why is the “age narrative” is taken as pejorative? It’s inevitable and reasonable students of the sport see the signs of some decline in the great man’s performances. Even in decline he’s still one of the top 2-3 marathoners today, but no, I don’t think he can beat Kiptum in a fast race or Chebet in a hilly championship race. Others may also pass him by soon. Let’s see what Cheptegei manages in Valencia.

This.

I haven’t had Twitter since 2014 and threads like this only validate that decision. Do people really look into tweets this closely? This thread is dragging Des through the dirt and she didn’t even SAY anything.

reid buchanan is trying to spend the rest of his life trying to win the caarlsbad 5k just once.

honestly, i think hes just a surfer boy who comes from a rich white overprivileged So-Cal family. he has privilege written all over him.

Yes, that is all well and good, but have you considered the fact that she is a woman?

Exactly. 20 years ago, Kipchoge won the world championships when Reid was a nobody. This past weekend, Kipchoge again won the Berlin marathon while Reid was still a nobody.

Ok jesus - he tweeted a few words about EK's hyperbole being too much. Also, he's from a small town in the middle of Kansas.

I just want to quote this so it's seen again

WHAT?

Well, it would be nice, but I think Kelvin Kiptum and eventually Joshua Cheptegei and a couple of others might just turn into the new Eliud Kipchoge, in fact, on Oct. 8, if the weather is good, look for Kiptum to break Kipchoge's world record or come very close.

We said these same legendary things about Haile Gebrselassie. He was the Emporer, Kipchoge is the "Buddha" as people have nicknamed them. What about way back when Frank Shorter or Bill Rogers or later Paul Tergat....were kings.

Kipsang was well on his way, until he was busted.

Expect a new "emporer" or "buddha" soon.

Here is the reality Reid Buchanan and Des Linden are not in
the same category as Eliud Kipchoge. However, Des Linden is a decent human
being. I was on the circuit years ago when she was. She has done wonderful
things in the sport and regardless of what people say about her Boston win she
still won the Boston marathon in nasty conditions the took out several great
runners. Reid Buchanan on the other hand is a complainer he complains about everyone
and is just a jerk of a human being. Too be honest Eliud Kipchoge I can guarantee
knows who Des Linden is, but I can guarantee has no clue who Reid Buchanan is.
Eliud is clean from my opinion and is just a natural tank. He has kept himself
healthy and has adjusted his training as he has aged which has allowed him to
keep the rhythm going.

A bitter person

Larry poked Moe in the eyes and Curly laughed. Somehow that needs 100+ comments to figure out.

Who’s that guy? A no one looking for few min of attention?

To be fair, I don't think Kipchoge manages his X account.