Blimey!! The post reads as follows:
Imagine someone attempting to invalidate your Canadian national record - who is not Canadian and has no stake in the record! Without even being present at the race! Of course, after careful investigation, the ACU dismissed the false accusations and my record stands. Imagine this same person whining and complaining to a major running magazine editor to take down articles (unsuccessfully) praising your accomplishments!
Imagine this woman relentlessly lobbying to invalidate other women’s world records! Imagine her audacity to try to discredit world-class performances like Harvey Lewis’ backyard ultra world record of 108 hours, 450 miles!
Ironically, some of my friends had said to me, “You are lucky that you are in Canada, so she can’t hurt you.” However, that clearly hasn’t stopped this meddling person from trying!
Ultrarunning is a niche sport, with timed races representing the niche of the niche. Shouldn’t we be lifting each other up rather than trying to drag each other down? Sadly, the athlete presents herself as an advocate for women while actively engaging in harmful behavior against her female competitors. How does that align with advocating for women?
If she cannot accept that she is not the only exceptional athlete in the sport of ultrarunning and that others with far less support and resources can still match and even exceed her results, then it’s time to take a deep look inside. It’s important to address the fundamental insecurities behind this destructive attitude and to stop lifting oneself up by pushing others down. If she did this, she wouldn’t need to wonder why some brands and organizations are reluctant to be associated with her and opportunities are denied to her. I wonder how long certain brands will want to be associated with this moral.
We need to address and eradicate negative bullying that damages our sport and our community. Women should unite and speak out against behavior that not only harms our reputations but also affects our mental health. By working together, we can create a safer and more positive environment for everyone in our sport.