[gryn]

wait, but no. the goal of the runner is probably to get better at running not just winning whatever the cost.

someone who wanted to win no matter the cost even if it made them over the long run worse at running would probably find way to disqualify better runners or some other methods that doesn't necessarily involve enjoying running.

the difference between what you're describing and the the scenario is a difference between instrumental and intrinsic goals

[kazinator]

The intent was to create an analogy between the motivation to cheat and some other motivation (not involving cheating).

Let's assume that the goal of the cheater is likewise to get better at cheating, and that cheaters intrinsically enjoy cheating.