…but at one point, all runners get together on the inner lane, which means that the outside runner needs to add the width of the track to their total distance, right?
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Aside from distance, the runner could be at a disadvantage during the first lap because they will not see anyone in front of them. This is more of a psychological disadvantage because they might not get the same feeling of competition/adrenaline as they would if they were chasing someone. They might also not know how they should be pacing themselves. These are problems that are probably only found at lower levels though. I can’t imagine a college-pro athlete having as much of an issue with these factors.
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