Running rules

Usually I think "running rules" - as in, it's rad!  But right now I'm finding the running rules / race scoring criteria a little baffling.  The IAAF is updating the rules on how records can be counted.  Whereas before a record was on actual time, now for women it's only on time if it was in an all-women's race.  Confusing, right?  The argument is that women run better when they're competing against men.  Well duh!  

 My best race was against a field of men - two of whom wore matchy spandex outfits and strutted around the starting line not making eye contact.  I beat them by a minute ... and I was 5mo pregnant. 

I am definitely one for following the rules but I don't get / like this one.  Guess it's a good thing I won't be setting any records any time soon!

You can read more in this New York Times article.