Wish I was running Boston! wrote:
If records fall at Boston and they get the 15-25 mph tailwinds as the weather service says they will, how can those records count? There is no doubt a tailwind like that is a HUGE benefit, sure wish I was running this year! :-)
My guess is they'll put an asterisk next to the results if it's a record marathon time. They have to make note that it's wind aided. Imagine if it is a world record marathon time though, like 2:03:30. And it is possible if the weather reports turn out correct. That's 26.2 miles with the wind pushing you from behind the whole way. There is a big advantage there. Low humidity too, reasonable temps. Could be a perfect storm marathon.