Brandt CRUSHES Tinman after trashing them online

Bonkers wrote:

The irony of this whole thing with Brandt is that he profiles as the prototypical sub-elite doesn't he? He made a living out of snagging back-end AA spots, running 13:30-13:50 5k's, and 28+ for the 10k.

Same for that new group (who's name I've already forgotten) who were on here a few weeks ago thumping their chests because they beat a few Tinman guys. The Tinman stuff isn't 100% my cup of tea, but whatever. There's a ton of high school kids who seem really into their approach, and anything that gets kids interested in the sport is a good thing in my opinion. So yeah, most of the Tinman guys are "sub-elite" but at least they're doing something cool with it. I'm not convinced there's a niche in this sport for guys who's branding is basically "we're sub-elite and we're also jerks". Maybe I'm wrong.

I can't think of anything less interesting or likeable than a 13:35 dude who feels the need to dump on 13:45 guys on social media because he can't handle his own insecurities or whatever.

Bonkers wrote:

The irony of this whole thing with Brandt is that he profiles as the prototypical sub-elite doesn't he? He made a living out of snagging back-end AA spots, running 13:30-13:50 5k's, and 28+ for the 10k.

Same for that new group (who's name I've already forgotten) who were on here a few weeks ago thumping their chests because they beat a few Tinman guys. The Tinman stuff isn't 100% my cup of tea, but whatever. There's a ton of high school kids who seem really into their approach, and anything that gets kids interested in the sport is a good thing in my opinion. So yeah, most of the Tinman guys are "sub-elite" but at least they're doing something cool with it. I'm not convinced there's a niche in this sport for guys who's branding is basically "we're sub-elite and we're also jerks". Maybe I'm wrong.

I can't think of anything less interesting or likeable than a 13:35 dude who feels the need to dump on 13:45 guys on social media because he can't handle his own insecurities or whatever.

the beagle wrote:

Bonkers wrote:

The irony of this whole thing with Brandt is that he profiles as the prototypical sub-elite doesn't he? He made a living out of snagging back-end AA spots, running 13:30-13:50 5k's, and 28+ for the 10k.

Same for that new group (who's name I've already forgotten) who were on here a few weeks ago thumping their chests because they beat a few Tinman guys. The Tinman stuff isn't 100% my cup of tea, but whatever. There's a ton of high school kids who seem really into their approach, and anything that gets kids interested in the sport is a good thing in my opinion. So yeah, most of the Tinman guys are "sub-elite" but at least they're doing something cool with it. I'm not convinced there's a niche in this sport for guys who's branding is basically "we're sub-elite and we're also jerks". Maybe I'm wrong.

I can't think of anything less interesting or likeable than a 13:35 dude who feels the need to dump on 13:45 guys on social media because he can't handle his own insecurities or whatever.

This guy gets it.

jeo wrote:

Bonkers wrote:

The irony of this whole thing with Brandt is that he profiles as the prototypical sub-elite doesn't he? He made a living out of snagging back-end AA spots, running 13:30-13:50 5k's, and 28+ for the 10k.

Same for that new group (who's name I've already forgotten) who were on here a few weeks ago thumping their chests because they beat a few Tinman guys. The Tinman stuff isn't 100% my cup of tea, but whatever. There's a ton of high school kids who seem really into their approach, and anything that gets kids interested in the sport is a good thing in my opinion. So yeah, most of the Tinman guys are "sub-elite" but at least they're doing something cool with it. I'm not convinced there's a niche in this sport for guys who's branding is basically "we're sub-elite and we're also jerks". Maybe I'm wrong.

I can't think of anything less interesting or likeable than a 13:35 dude who feels the need to dump on 13:45 guys on social media because he can't handle his own insecurities or whatever.

Great so you want high school runners to idolize a group of losers who don't train hard, still get hurt, and never race? Because that's Tinman.

If I were a high school coach and wanted to get my athletes excited about the sport, I'd have them read Once a Runner or Running with the Buffaloes.

the beagle wrote:

Bonkers wrote:

The irony of this whole thing with Brandt is that he profiles as the prototypical sub-elite doesn't he? He made a living out of snagging back-end AA spots, running 13:30-13:50 5k's, and 28+ for the 10k.

Same for that new group (who's name I've already forgotten) who were on here a few weeks ago thumping their chests because they beat a few Tinman guys. The Tinman stuff isn't 100% my cup of tea, but whatever. There's a ton of high school kids who seem really into their approach, and anything that gets kids interested in the sport is a good thing in my opinion. So yeah, most of the Tinman guys are "sub-elite" but at least they're doing something cool with it. I'm not convinced there's a niche in this sport for guys who's branding is basically "we're sub-elite and we're also jerks". Maybe I'm wrong.

I can't think of anything less interesting or likeable than a 13:35 dude who feels the need to dump on 13:45 guys on social media because he can't handle his own insecurities or whatever.

This guy gets it.