Chicago Marathon- Where were you when they ran out of water- Unofficial scientific poll

chuck d wrote:

right, because that ensures cold weather. FYI, the previous hottest chicago marathon, at 84 degrees, was held on october 21, 1979. i guess we should just push it back to november, huh.

According to weather.com, the all-time record high for Chicago, IL on October 21 is 80F, so either your date is wrong or your temperature is wrong.

Get it right "Chucky" it was in Sept and had a later start time.

1978:

Mark Stanforth, 2:19:20 - Lynae Larson, 2:59:25 - September 24, 1978

Organizing the second Marathon was not an easy task. Controversy surrounding the starting time and entry fee developed, leaving founders divided. On one side were those who wanted a $10 entry fee and a noon kick-off. The later start time would draw more spectators and publicity, while also allotting out-of-town participants more travel time. On the other side were those who felt $10 was too expensive and that a noon starting time could physically injure runners, especially the slower participants who would be running in the heat of the afternoon. While the $10 entry fee remained, a compromise of a 10:30 a.m. start time was finally reached. On the day of the race, thousands of participants wore black armbands in protest of the later starting time. The Marathon quickly became a dual competition the race against time and the battle against the heat. With lakefront temperatures reaching a high of 85 degrees, nearly 300 runners were treated for blisters or heat exhaustion, while 10 more were taken to local hospitals for heat problems and dehydration. But the warm temperatures couldn't stop Arizona's Stanforth or South Dakota's Larson. Both conquered the heat to claim victory over the other 5,200 starters, 4,053 of which actually finished the race.

Apparently they got over their reservations about $10 being too high an entry fee.

Goal:help my friedn break 3:20

What happened: he dropped at 17.5, I went on to run 3:14:52

Always saw water and Gatorade, partake of both several times.

Male, 34

Goal: 2:50

Actual: 3:00

Saw plenty of water and gatorade the entire way. One of my friends finished in over 5 hours and she did not have gatorade until mile 10.

Took 1 water to drink, 1 water to pour over my head, and 1 gatorade...

1. plenty of water, gatorade, and volunteers at at each station.

2. 4:05

3. break 2:50 (at the 1/2 I was 1:28)

4. 47 male

I had less the 1/4 mile to go when heard police say it was over! I thought the cops where joking around at the time!

1. Plenty of liquids everywhere

2. 3:27 (1:43, 1:44)

3. 3:20-3:30 (first-timer, so unsure)

4. Female, 23, always been strong in the heat

I hate Brits wrote:

There was an official with bushy moustache in his mid 50's that spoke with an english accent that was rude as hell. I over heard him in the lobby afterward ripping apart the competitors that ran over 4 hours. He said and I quote "If you are going to run that slow you don't need water"

That was the wonderful Glenn Latimer the man in charge of MLDR for USATF. Quite a piece of work isn't he.

my friends father finished in 5:28 and he said he didnt see any problems at all w/ water distribution

If you ran Chicago:

1) At what mile mark was there no longer enough water for you?

- Had plenty of water all the way.

2) What was your finish time or status (if DNF, where did you drop out)?

- 4:00 (Finished)

3) Given your training, on an ideal day, what kind of time were you anticipating?

- 3:25-3:30

4) Age and gender

- Male - 44

1) Always plenty

2) 3:03

3) 2:50

4) 23 M

1) Plenty of water and gatorade, I feel a little bad because I was not anticipating any shortages and was dousing myself with water.

2) Ran a 2:38

3) 2:28-2:30 goal

4) 23 M

still sad wrote:

Last year's race was 2 weeks later, towards end of October rather than start. Much better to run in 38 degree temperatures than 88 degrees, or haven't you figured that out yet.

banners wrote:

For those of you (I have read on some other threads) who even mention the idea of moving the Chicago marathon to a later date, I would probably punch you in the face if we were in person. October in Chicago is LATE ENOUGH. We had some FREAK weather this weekend, but changing the date would ruin the race in the future.

Was this year early so that it would provide a Q opportunity for the Trials. I think that the first week in October is early for a Chicago marathon. When it is really cool at the beginning of October it is often 'nasty' cool -- not good for racing and you are not acclimated for cold. Two weeks later and you have normal cool where the temps are not much different than the nasty cool but the conditions are better for racing.

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If you ran Chicago:

1) At what mile mark was there no longer enough water for you?

A) We had plenty of water, of course we drink twice the normal amount and pour some on our heads.

2) What was your finish time or status (if DNF, where did you drop out)?

A) 4:34 ( Ran with my g-friend due to heat)

3) Given your training, on an ideal day, what kind of time were you anticipating?

A) 2:55

4) Age and gender

A) 42, M

Waldi wrote:

If you ran Chicago:

1) At what mile mark was there no longer enough water for you?

There was plenty of water and Gatorade at every aid station I went through. It seemed like some of the younger volunteers were rather enthusiastically offering water, and wasting cups, not anticipating the crush of people about to descend upon them.

2) What was your finish time or status (if DNF, where did you drop out)?

3:45

3) Given your training, on an ideal day, what kind of time were you anticipating?

3:10-3:15

4) Age and gender

42 M

This year's race was not 'early.' My understanding is the traditonal date for Chicago has been Columbus Day weekend. Last year's race being 2 weeks later was an aberration, because Chicago was hosting a large convention during the Columbus Day weekend.

If you ran Chicago:

1) At what mile mark was there no longer enough water for you?

**Always plenty. I probably drank a gallon of water and gatorade during the race, and I dumped water on my head at every station after the half.

2) What was your finish time or status (if DNF, where did you drop out)?

**2:52

3) Given your training, on an ideal day, what kind of time were you anticipating?

**2:35-2:40

4) Age and gender

**30s-M