I'm an older runner (50+), live in LA. I feel in some sense this story might be near to me, but it might as well be in a parallel universe. I never run in organ

I'm an older runner (50+), live in LA. I feel in some sense this story might be near to me, but it might as well be in a parallel universe. I never run in organized events. I specifically run by myself, so I can enjoy my time, free from social pressure. I don't understand any of the players in this whole drama. Most of the time I just feel like an alien from the whole thing, then I go running and feel better.