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Nike removes controversial Boston Marathon sign after major backlash (runningmagazine.ca)
submitted 3 weeks ago by okwithmydecay@leminal.space to c/running@lemmy.world
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A Boston Marathon Nike campaign, put up outside its flagship store on Newbury St. in Boston on Thursday, has the running world up in arms. The sign, which read, “Runners welcome. Walkers tolerated,” was heavily criticized for pace-shaming and not being inclusive to runners of all levels. On Friday, Nike removed the sign and issued an apology.

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[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 10 points 3 weeks ago

Geez - I fall into the walker category and find it funny.

I've had people walk faster than I'm running!

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Pace shaming might be built into the entire idea of as race

[–] okwithmydecay@leminal.space 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

There is a saying that the only race is with yourself.

[–] WhiteOakBayou@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

In that case running is exclusively a pace shaming venture for me