idiots, all of you wrote:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/nyc-marathon-planning-moves-forward-014718226.html
That article does not give me a good feeling about the race on Sunday. You read that and think "Gee, this race is going to go off just fine!". I'd like to know what you're smoking.
Big Surprise wrote:
you are a moron
stick with eharmony wrote:The event will be cancelled and Mary Wittenberg wont know how to handle it because she is very imcompetant.
Isn't that the guy who said he'd never post again if Rupp medaled?
Sticky has claimed to be a gal, and sometimes a guy. He seems to be ambidextrous. No reason to stop posting.
Mary is a complete dimwit.
I like how she tries to deny that the marathon will be a huge drain on already stress resources. and the logistics are a nightmare. Also, it very insensitive when people are still searching for victims.
Play on the 9/11 thing is just plain stupid. It's nothing like that. NOTHING. We know New Yorkers are hardy bunch...no need to run a marathon to prove it.
This kind of thinking is why a lot of america thinks runners are just narcissistic idiots. And they are right.
The Brojos noses must be brown from kissing mary's ass in that "story." err editorial. I mean come on the press should ask the tough questions. It's ironic that they always hammer the press for being light on certain topics or treating the subject with kid gloves and here they are cheering for Mary Dimwitt and the marathon and admonishing reporters for doing their jobs.
You guys are shameful.
At least NYRR should start refunding the monies to everyone so that people don't feel obligated to fly and drive into the area adversely impacting the starving citizens and hampering relief efforts in the freezing snow.
The race should be interesting. I'll be watching on television especially to see if the spectators turn out as they always do in Brooklyn and NYC. I have a feeling Brooklyn will have massive spectators and spectators in Manhattan will be relatively scarce. I would guess there will be about 25,000 finishers on Sunday. I believe NYRR sold 60,000 entries.
What no one is addressing is the fact that it's volunteers that make the marathon happen. They are the ones handing out water, Gatorade, whatever else is handed out on the route.
If these volunteers have no way to get to the course, this will be a major cluster . . . Should the runners be subjected to a race with no water?
People are not considering the logistics of the race.
DZn wrote:
What no one is addressing is the fact that it's volunteers that make the marathon happen. They are the ones handing out water, Gatorade, whatever else is handed out on the route.
If these volunteers have no way to get to the course, this will be a major cluster . . . Should the runners be subjected to a race with no water?
People are not considering the logistics of the race.
The subways on the course will be running; almost all the roads in the area are open; buses are running; cabs are running.
It's on...
On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:42 PM, New York Road Runners wrote:
The Marathon Moves Forward
Following Wednesday's announcement by Mayor Bloomberg, the ING New York City Marathon will proceed on Sunday, November 4. This year's marathon is dedicated to the City of New York, the victims of the hurricane, and their families.
We're adjusting Marathon Day plans as a result of the storm's impact on our operations and resources. At every turn, we will be working to ensure that our planning doesn't affect any recovery efforts.
As a result, our sole focus is now on Marathon Sunday and therefore we have:
• Canceled Friday night's Marathon Opening Ceremony and Saturday's NYRR Dash to the Finish Line 5K
• Revised our cancellation policy
• Extended number pick-up hours at the expo
• And established ways for everyone to give back through charitable donations
There will be substantial modifications to the logistics and operations of the race, including the transportation plan, due to the impact of the storm. We continue to work with the city to adjust our marathon planning. Please stay tuned for more important daily updates on our website, through e-mail, and via social media.
Support the Relief Effort
This marathon is all about supporting NYC. To help support New York-area storm relief and recovery efforts, please go to the Mayor's Fund or go to CrowdRise to make a donation.
2012 Revised Cancellation Policy
We've revised the cancellation policy for the 2012 ING New York City Marathon. Runners who are forced to cancel this year because they are unable to reach NYC due to weather will be eligible for guaranteed entry to the 2013 race, even if they also cancelled in 2011. Also, runners may now cancel online, by e-mail, or by mail, until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, or in in person at the expo until 5:00 p.m. EDT on that date. Please visit our Cancellation Policies page and follow the guidelines if you need to cancel your entry this year. Please be aware that the revised policy is for 2012 only, and that our no-refund policy in the event of cancellation this year remains in place.
Extended Number Pickup Hours
Given transportation issues resulting from the storm, we're extending the hours to pick up your race materials at the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. The expo will be open:
• Thursday, November 1, and Friday, November 2: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 3, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with bib pickup available from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday.
• Those who are not able to arrive at the Jacob Javits Convention Center by 10:00 p.m. on Saturday should call 212.423.2252 or e-mail
for pickup instructions.
We Need Volunteers
We are humbled and gratified by the many offers of volunteer service that we've received in recent days. Please visit our site for volunteer opportunities at the expo and on race day, or register as a Stand-by Volunteer if you are willing and able to take any available assignment.
Heard it here first! Everyone should have known I was right! Too bad they sucked everyone into town before making it official