What happens if it's storming Sunday in Chicago?

Rupp to Amsterdam or Frankfurt? wrote:

Wonder which is his back up race once he drops out of Chicago due to the weather?

Hopefully Fukuoka, American hasn't won that race since the 70s!!!

The National Weather Service says, "Sunday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%." Humidity high.

Not good. It won't be cold, but it won't be hot either. Not great conditions for a fast time and it would be dangerous for the runners to go in a thunderstorm.

Weather .gov calls for temps of 61-62 degrees from 7 to 9am, with roughly 90% humidity and thunderstorms likely. So what happens if a big thunderstorm hits mid-race? Has that ever happened at a large marathon before?

city dweller wrote:

Did you catch your train back to Naperville?

Did you finish getting ass f*cked in Boystown yet?

Not saying crime doesn’t happen here, because it does, but it’s not like your life is in danger when you step foot outside. I work downtown, I didn’t get sent home today, and nobody was concerned. When I left at 5pm there was a bunch of cops and plenty of people out and about, but no protests that I saw.

If you’re coming to town for the race, I wouldn’t worry, this dude is probably making it seem a lot scarier than it really is.

I’m in Chicago right now. the bars are filled and so are the restaurants along with the expo. rain on Sunday would be a welcome relief to this humidity. I think everyone’s ready to go here, but not cool enough conditions for really fast times

gregmacd wrote:

I’m in Chicago right now. the bars are filled and so are the restaurants along with the expo. rain on Sunday would be a welcome relief to this humidity. I think everyone’s ready to go here, but not cool enough conditions for really fast times

The problem is that the forecast still has high humidity whether or not it rains. Plus the wind isn't going to be a relief either.

It's not going to be a fun one. This website has a forecast tool that shows you the weather at start, half, and finish based on what wave you are in and your time. Even the elites will be running in 85% humidity.

Looks like there will be just enough rain at the start of the race to ruin everyone's day. Woo hoo! Guess I'll be passing lots of people in their water-logged Vapoflys.

MRMRMRMR wrote:

city dweller wrote:

Did you catch your train back to Naperville?

Did you finish getting ass f*cked in Boystown yet?

So yeah, he's back in Naperville.

Gays were rioting a couple of weeks ago when catholic priest took down rainbow flag in sanctuary.

Cardinals and popes last 50 years: all accessories to the crimes.

MRMRMRMR wrote:

With the weather, and all this garbage, potentially riots, there is the possibility for some serious crap to go down before/during/and after the race -- if I were scheduled to run Chicago I would just skip it and go run another race.

Here’s a quick list of words that describe the sentence (and person) above:

Sissy, wimpish, wimpy, nancy, pansy, limp-wristed, etc

Everything is fine people. Dress for the weather, focus on your race and enjoy Chitown.

As always, I will be bar hopping and cheering loudly for y’all ??????

Then you come up here to Minneapolis and run Twin Cities. Still registering people at the expo.

From 8:00 - 11:00, temperature ranges from 42 to 47 degrees, only 5% chance of rain, overcast. Only problem is humidity will be 80%-86%. Light winds 5-8 mph.

MRMRMRMR wrote:

- the Van Dyke jury is deliberating and NO MATTER what the verdict is there will potentially be RIOTS. groups are already protesting and will continue no matter the verdict. Chicago PD is fully expecting riots

So disappointing. First, it was America’s TV dad of the 80s, Bill Cosby. Now it is America’s TV Husband of the 60s, Dick Van Dyke.

All these TV legends raping young women like they were candy. Disappointing.

Problem is.... wrote:

gregmacd wrote:

I’m in Chicago right now. the bars are filled and so are the restaurants along with the expo. rain on Sunday would be a welcome relief to this humidity. I think everyone’s ready to go here, but not cool enough conditions for really fast times

The problem is that the forecast still has high humidity whether or not it rains. Plus the wind isn't going to be a relief either.

It's not going to be a fun one. This website has a forecast tool that shows you the weather at start, half, and finish based on what wave you are in and your time. Even the elites will be running in 85% humidity.

http://findmymarathon.com/weather/chicago-marathon-weather.php

Yes, you’re right. The humidity will probably be 100% when its raining. It just feels cooler when you’re soaking wet. But there’s only a 40% chance right now

MRMRMRMR wrote:

city dweller wrote:

Did you catch your train back to Naperville?

Did you finish getting ass f*cked in Boystown yet?

How do you guys know where each other lives?

Will it be possible to throw away clothes in the starting area? If I am going to stand and wait for the start for around an hour I want to do it in a raincoat.

It’s usually possible but I can’t find anything about it on the organizers website.

Bergdahl wrote:

Will it be possible to throw away clothes in the starting area? If I am going to stand and wait for the start for around an hour I want to do it in a raincoat.

It’s usually possible but I can’t find anything about it on the organizers website.

Yes, if it's like it was 2 years ago, you can just toss stuff over the fence of the corral.

Gravy wrote:

Looks like there will be just enough rain at the start of the race to ruin everyone's day. Woo hoo! Guess I'll be passing lots of people in their water-logged Vapoflys.

I suppose all the other shoes never get wet??