Boston Marathon Thunderstorms?

Naturalrunner wrote:

They need to stop saying First American Born? Why do they want to make separation always?

"An American man hasn’t won the Boston Marathon since 1983. Galen Rupp enters Monday’s race in the form of his life, but will that be enough as the men’s field is a lot more difficult to win this year than last?"

This is a disgrace to the running and sport in general. Stop saying American born. If someone is American, just saying American. I never heard this in any other sport.

It's actually very common in every part of the world. They just call it "all-comers" records if need be, or immigration is so hard you can never become an actual citizen (Kenyan runners in Japan for instance).

Admittedly, what people really mean by American born is "white", but so be it. It's natural to want to see people that look like you succeed. Does not make one a racist. It's sort of like how with Black History Month, we should recognize those contributions and it might inspire younger black kids...because they look like them!

American born doesn't mean "white" it mean "american born !

It's a term which is used to show people that this specific athlete comes from another country.

Watch a trackteam in the US and nearly all of them are "black" in the sprint and longer sprint events. However those athletes would never be classified as "not american born". Those athletes are US born even if they are "black".

You are trying to give this term an racist meaning which is definitely not the case!

derp wrote:

Seriously, is this a possibility? The odds of getting struck by lightning are infinitesimal. You're much more likely to drop dead from a heart attack during the race. Should they do screenings before hand and disallow anyone with a history of heart problems. I'd be very pissed if they cancel due to this.

According to the NOAA, odds of being struck in the u.s. in a lifetime are 1/13,000. And in a given year, they're about 1/1,000,000.

They are generally low because people don't particularly like to hang around when lightning is going off all around. If you had people outside in numbers that you normally see on a sunny day, the number of people hit would likely double or triple.

I was reluctant, but now after seeing the forecast I'm all in for Rupp. Being quite used to running in cool/cold wet weather, Rupp will thrive, will the Africans shiver. In lass than ideal weather, Rupp has the advantage.

derp wrote:

Seriously, is this a possibility? The odds of getting struck by lightning are infinitesimal. You're much more likely to drop dead from a heart attack during the race. Should they do screenings before hand and disallow anyone with a history of heart problems. I'd be very pissed if they cancel due to this.

Because most people go inside during a thunderstorm. Do you really not understand how statistics work?

I ran the New York City Marathon in 1997. There were heavy downpours during the race and thunder & lightning that year. With the stress and effort of the race, I remember noticing it only peripherally. The thought of any safety concerns never crossed my mind. There were probably over 30,000 runners that year (not positive about that), and I dont’t remember hearing of anyone ducking and running for cover.

The weather forecast for Boston is PERFECT to run a marathon in.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................tuesday morning.

It’s not common in other countries. At all. In the UK we accept it! Mo Farah is British. Lennox Lewis is British.

This site is led by a racist. Face it.

DC Wonk wrote:

I was reluctant, but now after seeing the forecast I'm all in for Rupp. Being quite used to running in cool/cold wet weather, Rupp will thrive, will the Africans shiver. In lass than ideal weather, Rupp has the advantage.

Lol at you.

He’s getting obliterated. Smashed. He’ll be going home DEVASTATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe next year he can enter a proper race too? Instead of the farce that is Boston.

Boston Question wrote:

The current forecast predicts thunderstorms. Would they still have the race during a thunderstorm? Would they cancel or postpone?

The event has never been canceled or postponed, heat, ran , sleet, the race will go on, it always has.

Stay home if your afraid or don't like getting wet.

Looks like a pretty substantial headwind. https://imgur.com/a/qOQBC

This thread is from last year, but this year's forecast is for thunderstorms. I would imagine the logistical challenges a thunderstorm in Hopkinton, or along the race route, are pretty immense.

Used to be Rono wrote:

11 years ago a Nor'easter nearly forced a cancellation. In that year, high winds were a major concern.

I ran that year. Weather wasn't bad at all.

We don't get much thunder and lightning here, even when it appears in the forecast. Mostly we get wind and rain.

Glad I'm short and won't be in the lead or at the back of the pack.

The NYC Marathon (A much larger event than the Boston Marathon) was canceled in 2012 due to the hurricane. It was not "chaos".

I can assure you that if it's going to be cancelled, it will NOT be day-of. They will make the call at least 1 day earlier (Sunday). Once Sunday comes and goes, it will go on no matter what.