Rising up was hard this morning. It's cold, and there is a lot of snow on the ground outside. Thawing, though, just: temps will be above freezing today, with less of a windchill, so it may "feel" rather more comfortable.
For the first time in its history, the local half marathon has had to be cancelled. Always the first Sunday in March. Usually about 15,000 or so runners, so a lot to arrange, close roads, hire equipment, etc. As at yesterday evening, some main roads locally are impassable; the main route in from the motorway (freeway) had drifts of 12ft and had a number of abandoned cars at the edges.
Disappointing for the runners, but better safe than sorry. Still dangerous for spectators, those serving drinks, medics, etc, not to mention all the runners waiting around. Takes a long time to assemble, and to get to the start.
Twinky, DC has the Marine Corps Marathon in the fall, and it is a huge undertaking!! Personally, I am amazed that anyone can run over 26 miles, and not end up dead, or in a hospital. But, you are so right; a lot of work, and resources go into its planning every year.
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Rising up was hard this morning. It's cold, and there is a lot of snow on the ground outside. Thawing, though, just: temps will be above freezing today, with less of a windchill, so it may "feel" rather more comfortable.
For the first time in its history, the local half marathon has had to be cancelled. Always the first Sunday in March. Usually about 15,000 or so runners, so a lot to arrange, close roads, hire equipment, etc. As at yesterday evening, some main roads locally are impassable; the main route in from the motorway (freeway) had drifts of 12ft and had a number of abandoned cars at the edges.
Disappointing for the runners, but better safe than sorry. Still dangerous for spectators, those serving drinks, medics, etc, not to mention all the runners waiting around. Takes a long time to assemble, and to get to the start.
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Rocky, how kind of you to remember WC on his Birthday!
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Twinky, DC has the Marine Corps Marathon in the fall, and it is a huge undertaking!! Personally, I am amazed that anyone can run over 26 miles, and not end up dead, or in a hospital. But, you are so right; a lot of work, and resources go into its planning every year.
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I thought you were going to say full moon due to all the crazies everywhere this last week. LOL.
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