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Ok, not really, but kind of. When I was running at the shore last week, it was HOT. Yes, cooler than muggy Maryland, but hot just the same. I did two bricks and by the time I finished up each of those, it was already approaching 90. For me, those temperatures mean shorts and a singlet–only way to get through the heat somewhat comfortably. But [...]
This spring has brought unprecedented heat to many marathons. Starting with Boston and the 89-degreee temperatures and rolling right into spring, many marathon race directors have been faced with a tough dilemma–how to approach it. Runners too have to think about whether or not to toe the line if temperatures start approaching not only time-killing temps, but temperatures that could lead to potential heat-related issues. [...]
I’m seeing it all over the blogosphere right now–complaints about the heat and how it is affecting workouts. I feel your pain, trust me. In Maryland, we get heat and humidity like nobody’s business. I haven’t been to many parts of the country (barring the deep south) that can rival the muggy haze we get here in the summer. And no, it’s not a lot [...]
So I may or may not have already chosen my next marathon before I even toed the line in Boston. A few of my friends had already decided on NYC for their fall marathon, but others of us were still trying to decide which one we’d run. When my friend Becky came back from the expo with a brochure for California International Marathon (CIM), I [...]
What a day Boston 2012 was! Even with all the dire warnings about the heat, I don’t think it was anything anyone could really get their heads around until they were out there. I know that certainly applies to me. So here’s how it went down: My original plan, before the heat warnings, was an 8-min. pace for a 3:30. Once we learned how hot [...]
Oh, you thought I might have a post about something other than Boston this week? I’m such a one-track mind right now, I don’t think I can pull that off. My current Boston fixation? The stupid weather forecast. Some meteorologists are even calling for potential record-breaking heat on Monday. No one marathons well in heat, but I think I don’t even manage to marathon remotely [...]
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