Death, Havoc, and Heat Mar Race

Death, Havoc, and Heat Mar Race

www.nytimes.com

As runners set off at 8 a.m., temperatures were in the 70s — warm for a fall day in Chicago but not unheard of — and organizers said they had anticipated a normal race day. But as the morning went on, temperatures kept rising, and calls began pouring in: Some runners were telephoning 911; others were flooding into the 15 aid stations along the course; still more were reporting that there was not enough water or Gatorade or even cups.

By 11:30 a.m., race officials, who were consulting with city fire officials, medical experts and the police, stopped the run, setting off waves of confusion and chaos in some parts of the course.

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80 degrees is considered life threatening now? In Chicago? Come on people..



[edit on 8-10-2007 by dznetworks]

Sorry about the double post....

[edit on 8-10-2007 by dznetworks]

Although temps have been in the high/low 80's in the heartland and midatlantic it 'just' feels like it was in the 90's. I suppose it could be the humidity and stagnant gulf circular low pulling moisture in the air, but it has been miserable for the last 3 days. Cleveland Ohio. To overcome 250+ marathon trained runners to hospital and kill one I don't know what to make of it.