They mention this specifically in two ways. 1) we expect a race to be about human elements. You won't be an Olympian because of physiology, not equipment. This ties back into integrity. 2) the response from the shoe is greater than the typical difference between athletes, meaning that at top tier levels your fitness is now defined by a running shoe.
Is that unfair? Hard to say. Does it undermine what people appreciate about running and the competition? I think the author made a pretty strong case for 'yes, absolutely'.
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They mention this specifically in two ways. 1) we expect a race to be about human elements. You won't be an Olympian because of physiology, not equipment. This ties back into integrity. 2) the response from the shoe is greater than the typical difference between athletes, meaning that at top tier levels your fitness is now defined by a running shoe.
Is that unfair? Hard to say. Does it undermine what people appreciate about running and the competition? I think the author made a pretty strong case for 'yes, absolutely'.