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ktzeta t1_ivhthrq wrote

Reply to comment by literary-chickens in Lots of medical emergencies at the Cambridge Half Marathon? by Sky02139

Although it’s hot, it’s not that hot. With proper hydration, it should be fine.

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WaitForItTheMongols t1_ivjqks9 wrote

Generally marathon organizing experts indicate that a marathon should be held at a temperature of 45-50 degrees. If it's 70, they should strongly consider canceling or suspending the event until cooler weather. We were at, or damn near, that. Your body heats up a ton when you're running those crazy distances.

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ktzeta t1_ivmpki7 wrote

I don’t know if this is actually a thing. I have done many June marathons and they are often as warm. It is the organizers’ responsibility to offer proper hydration.

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Moomoomoo1 t1_ivjuuar wrote

Would they really cancel a major marathon like NYC or Boston because it's 70 degrees?

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WaitForItTheMongols t1_ivjvflh wrote

Probably not at 70, but if it was pushing 80 they definitely should or they'll get tons of people passing out

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