Letter to the editor | Runners’ carbon crisis: a fresh air solution

These races cover distances of up to 42km.

The back-running athletes are forced to perform in a bubble of expelled carbon dioxide from those in front.

It must be detrimental to their performance.

I would like to suggest a rule change whereby the runner at the rear moves to the front every 50m or so.

The sharing of the clear air would ensure a rousing finish.

Alternatively, the runners could run shoulder to shoulder for the duration.

This would give them all fresh air.

Also, everyone would receive a medal, which I feel would align with current thinking.

Rick Munday | Murchison