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Lead Stories: Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Runners to Battle Heat Again in Chicago

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 8:00 AM by David Monti

Section: News & Results, Marathons

For the second year in the row runners will have to confront much higher than normal temperatures at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

At 7:00 AM CST, one hour before the start, the temperature is 61° (15°C) with 75% humidity. Local forecasters say that the high temperature for the day will reach 81°F (27°C), but that will be in the late afternoon. When the professional men finish just past 10h00, temperatures will be about 68°F (20°C) with 67% humidity, accompanied by bright sunshine.

Organizers had to shut down the race last year when temperatures soared over 80°F, and the race ran out of drinking water. Race director Carey Pinkowski has dramatically beefed up the event’s aid stations to deal with potentially warm weather, and his preparations will definitely be tested today. Making his job that much tougher is the relatively high percentage of first-time marathoners who are attracted to Chicago’s flat course and open embrace of charity groups.
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Chicago Marathon 2008: Forecast Predicts Sunny, Very Warm Racing Conditions

Posted October 12th, 2008 at 7:10 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons

With less than an two hours to go before the start of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the weather here in the Windy City is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 88% humidity and winds from the SE of 5 mph.

According to Weather.com, the forecast for today is:

“Sunshine and a few clouds. Very warm.
High near 80F. Winds S-SE at 10 to 15 mph.”

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Race Directors To Discuss 2007 Chicago Marathon
Issues at RRM Meeting

Posted October 18th, 2007 at 7:22 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: News & Results, Marathons

The Road Race Management Race Directors’ Meeting has added a mini forum titled: “Issues Relating to the Recent Chicago Marathon” to their schedule for Saturday, Nov. 10.

Prior to this session they will discuss the role of a race spokesperson, which will touch on some of the issues generated by the extreme heat at Chicago, but the extra allotted session will afford additional time to discuss, digest and exchange views about what happened in Chicago, why it happened, and the reactions of the participants, the public and the media.

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Osaka weather forecast looks grim for IAAF World Champs

Posted August 22nd, 2007 at 7:24 PM by Jimmie R. Markham

Section: News & Results, Track & Field

rain clouds poor weather storms Check out the Weather Channel’s outlook for August in Osaka. High temperatures for the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics will range from 90° to 96° with expected scattered thunderstorms for the duration of the competition. Not only that, but humidity is expected to be between 70% and 90% for the duration of the competition.

The weather is expected to be so severe that event organizers have issued an official advisory note for athletes detailing “practical recommendations regarding weather conditions.” The advisory explains that a panel showing the current heat stroke risk levels will be posted for the athletes to monitor. The heat stroke levels are as follows:
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