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What a huge day this will prove to be for racing. There is so much that will come out of this race. Obviously the first concern is for the many who fell victim to the heat. I'll reserve any opinion I might have to focus on the amazing lessons in belief and perseverance displayed in both the men's and women's elite races. Go to www.letsrun.com to watch the stunning conclusions to these races. Happy trails ! Chase | |
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weltal327 says:
I heard a lot about this race today from some of my friends who were there for it.
It is very frustrating to know that there are some people who took vacation from work, bought a plane ticket, stayed in a hotel, and shelled out $110 for the race, only to have it canceled and only get to run 19 miles!
There are several groups to blame for all of this. The race organizers not having enough water is attrocious. The fact that they didn't have the volunteers either is inexcusable. Not only were they not prepared enough, but they also allowed 5,000 race day entrants.
I am also upset with many of the runners. It is so pathetic to here about a runner not knowing themselves and running too fast for the race they are in. If you can't get enough water or if it is too hot for you, know enough to slow down. I am also upset with the race organizers having police telling people to walk!
I know many people may have been unprepared for 88 degrees, but I know I myself have done nearly ever +16 mile run in that degree of heat. It's hot down south and it's a shame that people in Chicago weren't prepared for it, but it is inexcusable to penalize 40,000 runners because 350 of them needed to go to the hospital and because people were unprepared for the heat.
Finish Strong says:
It will raise a long overdue national discussion. I couldn't agree more with the justifiable frustration many must feel in the aftermath of this tragedy. May lessons be learned by all of us.
weltal327 says:
Just asking for clarification, what is the tragedy? That so many runners were diverted and didn't get to run, that more runners than usual needed medical attention, or that they didn't have enough water?
At what point do RUNNERS get to use 88 degrees as an excuse? 88 degrees! There are many(myself included) who regularly train in those temperatures.
Finish Strong says:
It comes down to individual responsibility. Death is the tragedy. The discussion should involve the process of proper hydration in endurance events.
The lesson I take from this race is 1) don't celebrate too early - and 2) run hard to the finish line.
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