It was terribly tragic. I kept thinking, wow of that elite runner was human many of the events surrounding would be different. WHy do we treat these animals so poorly in relation to sport.
Imagin if the man who ran and won the Boston marathon ran with light unsupportive shoes because it shaved off 4 seconds on his time, but in the long run it weakened his ankles to where his feet had to be amputated - we wouldn't even think of that scenario we'd vote for the heavy supportive shoes in the first place and what is 4 seconds when judging against a life time of injury...
Unfortunately it's not the same with these elite runners of the 4 legged variety
My words on this aren't quite thought out because I am so sad and angry
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Date: 2008-05-04 11:59 am (UTC)Imagin if the man who ran and won the Boston marathon ran with light unsupportive shoes because it shaved off 4 seconds on his time, but in the long run it weakened his ankles to where his feet had to be amputated - we wouldn't even think of that scenario we'd vote for the heavy supportive shoes in the first place and what is 4 seconds when judging against a life time of injury...
Unfortunately it's not the same with these elite runners of the 4 legged variety
My words on this aren't quite thought out because I am so sad and angry