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Abdirahman, Culpepper, Hall & Teleconference Excerpts
Posted November 1st, 2007 at 9:00 PM by Martin Kennedy
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Olympics, Special Features, Interviews
USA Track & Field, the U.S. Olympic Committee and New York Road Runners on Thursday hosted a national media teleconference with two-time Olympian Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Ariz.), 2004 U.S. Olympic Trials champion Alan Culpepper (Lafayette, Colo.) and American half-marathon record holder Ryan Hall (Palo Alto, Calif.).
All three will compete Saturday in New York for […]
Steamy Chicago Marathon On Tap For Sunday
Posted October 5th, 2007 at 8:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The leaves may be falling from the trees of this bustling Midwestern city, but the temperature decidedly is not. Usually blessed with crisp autumn days, Chicago is in the middle of an untimely heat wave in advance of Sunday’s 30th edition of the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon.
Britain’s Liz Yelling will be competing here for […]
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
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 […]
2007 Boston Marathon results finalized, adjusted
Posted July 17th, 2007 at 7:25 AM by Jeanie Rebb
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The Boston Athletic Association has finalized their results for the 2007 Boston Marathon. The 111th edition of the race had total of 23,869 entrants (14,344 male and 9,525 female), 20,646 starters (12,570 male and 8,076 female) and 20,338 finishers (12,364 male and 7,974). Given the rainy and windy weather, the 98.5% finisher rate […]
Impact of extreme weather conditions on marathon running performances
Posted May 23rd, 2007 at 1:00 PM by Megan Hueter
Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Training Tips
In general, marathon races are among the most physiologically demanding endurance events in the world with runners competing for a distance of 42 kilometers (26.2 miles). (3,6) Competitive marathon runners often maintain a pace equaling 70-90% of their VO2max (max output) for over two hours. (6) Both biological and environmental factors affect the […]
Podcast 43: Post-London Interview with Ryan Hall
Posted April 27th, 2007 at 8:05 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Interviews, Podcasts
In a fitting conclusion to our continuous, three week coverage of the 2007 Boston and London Marathons, today’s episode of The Final Sprint Podcast (#43) features my interview with Ryan Hall.
Ryan, who last joined me for Episode 6 a few days after breaking the North American Half-Marathon record, is once again coming off […]
Warm conditions for today’s London Marathon; Britain’s Brown drops out of race
Posted April 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Just a few minutes before the elite women’s start of Flora London Marathon, athletes are preparing themselves for warm and sunny conditions.
The current temperature is 13°C (55°F) with 66% humidity, perfect for marathon running. But the mercury will be headed up soon, reaching an afternoon high of 21°C (70°F).
The weather forecast forced race director […]
Athletes Overcome Wind, Rain and Cold at Boston Marathon
Posted April 17th, 2007 at 11:44 AM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The weather was bad and the times were slow, but the Boston Marathon was nonetheless an exciting race which, for a short time last night, was on the brink of being canceled.
“I’m relieved that it worked out so well,” said Guy Morse, Executive Director of the Boston Athletic Association, which organizes the event. Morse […]
111th Boston Marathon: Race start weather conditions
Posted April 16th, 2007 at 9:11 AM by Adam Jacobs
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
Weather conditions remain poor as the wheelchair division prepares to begin and less than an hour remains before the elite men and women start their respective races.
The rain continues to drench the race participants who have done their best to wear waterproof, warm and moisture-wicking apparel. According to Weather.com, the is wind is blowing […]
Weather Continues to Dominate News at Boston Marathon
Posted April 15th, 2007 at 6:00 PM by David Monti
Section: News & Results, Marathons
The Nor’easter which is currently battering Boston continues to be the talk of tomorrow’s 111th Boston Marathon, a sharp contrast to the hot weather which athletes endured in Rotterdam and Paris today.
The winds and rain which are whipping through Back Bay this evening will continue through the race tomorrow, according to the forecast posted at […]
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- Rain Should Not Be a Problem for Chip Timing at Boston
The wet, cold and windy weather predicted here for Monday’s 111th Boston Marathon will be a bigger problem for the athletes than for the man responsible for timing them.
Mike Burns, president of ChampionChipUSA/Burns Computer Services of Ann Arbor, Mich., says that even torrential rain won’t be a problem for the ChampionChip transponder timing system.
“Everything works […] - Boston race officials carefully watching grim weather forecasts for Monday
Organizers of the Boston Marathon and safety officials in the Greater Boston area are watching the worsening weather forecast for Monday’s Boston Marathon carefully.
According the the National Weather Service, the chance of rain has increased to 70% for Monday, and there is an 80% chance of rain the night before the race. Monday’s rain […] - Boston Marathon likely to be cold with showers possible
Early forecasts indicate that the 111th Boston Marathon, set for Monday, April 16, is likely to be cold and possibly accompanied by rain showers.
According to the website Weather.com, the low temperature for the day will be 38°F (3°C) and the high will be 50°F (10°C). There is also a 30% chance of rain. […] - ‘Tis the season for snowshoeing!
It’s been too dangerous (during this frigid icy spell) to get in most of your outdoor runs. You can always count on the gym (for a treadmill under the air vent), but counting on indoor rubber is like counting sheep.
I miss the fix of fresh air, sans someone sneezing on me. […] - What’s Up With the Weather?
It has been an unusually warm winter in the Northeast and Midwest United States; leaving many questioning the cause of such a phenomenon. Many health-conscious individuals and athletes are left wondering the impact of such temperature changes on the body and its ability to perform.
The National Climatic Data Center listed the average temperature for […] - Optimal Marathon Running
Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to TFS. Also check out his own personal running and advice site: “Jim2’s Running Page”.
Running an optimum marathon requires the following 4 things:
(1) An accurate and realistic assessment of a target time.
This is absolutely critical. Be too optimistic with your goal and even a starting […] - Adjusting Your Race Plan: How to Battle the Elements & Other Unexpected Obstacles
A note from TFS: Jim Fortner is a weekly, guest contributor to The Final Sprint. Make sure to also check out “Jim2’s Running Page”, his own personal running and advice site.
Below you will find his latest post about adjusting your race plan when you are faced with issues of weather, hills and crowded starts. […] - CRAMPS - Factors That Can Cause Them & How to Prevent Them
A note from the TFS: We are pleased to welcome Jim Fortner as a guest contributor to The Final Sprint. Jim is an extremely knowledgeable runner and talented writer. Make sure to also check out “Jim2’s Running Page”, his own personal running and advice site.
Below you will find his latest post about cramps; where they […]
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