Good to know

A follow-up on the Twin Cities Marathon, from an article in the February 2008 Runner’s World titled "Even hotter? Same day, same scorching conditions, but no drama at Twin Cities”

“Chicago wasn’t the only Midwestern race to face blistering heat on October 7. In fact, 400 miles away, runners in Minneapolis lacing up for the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon faced slightly nastier conditions when the gun sounded. At 8 a.m. racers were sweating in 72 degree heat and 87 percent humidity. Four hours later, it hit 80 degrees and 72 percent humidity.”

The article noted that Twin Cities had a higher rate of medical treatment and hospital transport than Chicago. “[B]ut things were different in Minneapolis: No one died, the media spotlight wasn’t glaring, and there was no drama over lost ambulances, water shortages, or a course closure.”