Almost 700 runners showed up in the midst of an unprecedented heat wave to do this 4 mile run today. Great turnout, great run! Run For Your Life once again did an outstanding job with this event and quite a few sponsors were present for the post race ceremonies offering information regarding their products as well as Vitamin Water, Great Harvest Bread, Lemonade, Beer, Water and lots of mutual support!
My only goal for this run was to finish in less than an hour and I accomplished that. Officially, 10 runners were behind me although I only saw about three of them. One runner collapsed on the course today and was taken out by ambulance somewhere around the 3.5 mile marker. Medics believed he would be fine but took him to assure his safety.
Heat and Humidity are obstacles that cannot be ignored in running Most of today's runners are the elite from the Charlotte area which is a given when reviewing the top scores. Male - 20:26 Female - 23:09 and they are well aware of the risks associated with running in high temperatures and humidity. For those running this summer, just a friendly reminder to stay hydrated and be safe. Better a lower running score and a healthier you!
My only goal for this run was to finish in less than an hour and I accomplished that. Officially, 10 runners were behind me although I only saw about three of them. One runner collapsed on the course today and was taken out by ambulance somewhere around the 3.5 mile marker. Medics believed he would be fine but took him to assure his safety.
Heat and Humidity are obstacles that cannot be ignored in running Most of today's runners are the elite from the Charlotte area which is a given when reviewing the top scores. Male - 20:26 Female - 23:09 and they are well aware of the risks associated with running in high temperatures and humidity. For those running this summer, just a friendly reminder to stay hydrated and be safe. Better a lower running score and a healthier you!
CHIPTIME: 59:48
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