Ganbatte wrote:
Post truth society wrote:
Why is everyone is negative? The guy has run some decent times and is trying to make his dreams happen. He may or may not fail, but at least he has a chance.
I think everyone is being negative because Spencer posted on instagram that he was going to be part of the Brooks Beasts but didn't mention that he was on a year trial or going there because of his youtube channel. He didn't really lie but his instagram post was a little misleading so I think that's why he's getting a little more backlash
I'm not a Spencer fan. I find his videos, posts, and the weird hair to be quite corny. But the beauty of this situation is-- I don't have to watch it. I totally understand why Brooks signed him. This next generation is highly tuned in to "vlog culture," so it is a perfect way for them to market their products to a younger audience during this pandemic.
I do, however, think Spencer should have been more truthful. When I saw the Instagram on my discover page, I just thought, "Wow. Good for him. I can't believe they signed him." If you're going to vlog and show everything, he should have maybe been more truthful that it is a gear contract to possibly earn his spot. Would've made his work ethic look a ton better.
This is the problem with pro track. There is no direct line of what constitutes a "pro runner." In his case, I believe this is a step above an amateur runner. He's not paying for his stuff, he probably won't have to pay for travel, he gets access to awesome coaching and training partners, and it will help his constant growth on social media. 3:39 for 1500 is an awesome time, and I'm sure he has a lot of upside, but as college track continues to get faster, it is going to be hard to get major contracts with his PRs. Good luck to him because the odds are in his favor.