I find it disturbing & demeaning that pro runners Meb, Ritz, Tim Nelson, Shalane ran a non-championship event (NYC marathon) in a uniform it is supposed to be an honor to earn and wear. Last time I checked NYC wasn't Olympics, World Champs, or even Pan Americans.
This has Mary Wittenberg's stink all over it.
All this does is cheapen and soil a national institution...the USA uniform.
Did you see Jorge Torres running in a USA uni....no, he has too much class and dignity.
NYC is just another race; it is not a championship event.
PS. At least Shalane's bib covered the USA.
You're right....big deal...it's just a piece of fabric (sarcasm intended).
But please....let's have a meaningful dialogue on this.