No official workout on saturday - if anyone wants to get a group together feel free to us the blog.
Marathoners we'll meet at the Hilton on 720 S.Michigan Avenue on Sunday morning between 6:30 and 6:45. Go in the main entrance on Michigan and you'll see a large circular staircase. Take the left staircase and we'll be on the 2nd floor - there are washrooms, you can hang-out, stretch, hydrate and stay loose -we'll all head over to the start at 7:15. If you are going to check gear do it before coming to the Hilton.
Hydrate well on Fri & Sat.
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/CHICHHH-Hilton-Chicago-Illinois/index.do
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"A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory."
Arthur Golden
No worries, you marathoners!! Run with your heart and enjoy every step!!
Good luck everyone!
Marathoners...any suggestions on parking for Sunday morning? I would guess it will be a mess.
Kirk
"One of the critical things any runner has is how do they transfer heat out of their body when they exercise?" said 1982 winner Greg Meyer. "When it's hot and humid, you can't. You have to slow down. Your body just can't function. It's like driving a car with no fluid in the radiator. It overheats."
Everyone handles heat and humidity differently. If your goal is to run a personal record on Sunday, change your goal OR find another fall marathon with cooler weather. Too much suffering on Sunday can lead to long term damage, as Alberto Salazar can attest to. RUN SMART, SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER YOUR EXPECTATIONS, IF YOU ARE HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE...DON'T BE AFRAID TO DROP OUT.
--FROM A VERY EXPERIENCED SOUTH SUBURBAN MARATHONER
Regarding parking, arrive/park as close to the Hilton as possible at no later than 2 hours before the race starts or take METRA.
Thanks JEFF.
Run Smart.
ENJOY.
Sounds more like advice from Sandra Khannouchi, wife of 4 time Chicago Marathon Champion Khalid Khannouchi.
Look for parking south of Roosevelt Road on Michigan Ave. on one of the side streets a couple of hours before the start.
From the LaSalle Banks Chicago Marathon race officials (updated 10/6/06):
The following services will be available to runners on race day:
· 15 aid stations will be located throughout the course,
approximately
every 1 to 2 miles. All aid stations are being supplied with
additional
fluids (water and Gatorade) and ice.
· 16 medical tents are located along the course at each aid
station and
on Roosevelt Road just before the 26-mile mark.
· Cooling buses will be provided at aid stations 10 (mile 19), 12
(mile
22) and 14 (mile 24).
· Water-soaked sponges will be available at aid station 11 (mile
20).
· Mist will be available at aid stations 11 (mile 20), 13 (mile
23), 14
(mile 24) and 15 (mile 25) as well as the finish line.
· An air conditioned medical tent and ICU are located at the
finish
line.
· Cooling buses and a cooling center will be located adjacent to
the
medical tent at the finish line.
· Dropout buses are available throughout the course for runners
unable
to finish the race.
· You may see local businesses and residents providing water hoses
and
sprinklers as additional cooling options.
The race is also encouraging runners to prepare individually for
higher
temperatures and humidity. Medical Director Dr. George Chiampas
recommends the following:
· Pay special attention to hydration. Drink enough fluids to
maintain
your baseline body weight, but be aware of overhydration. If you
begin
to gain weight above your baseline, you are drinking too much water
and
depleting your sodium level which is important to maintain.
· Be sure to stay hydrated during the race. Make note of the aid
stations and cooling stations and prepare to utilize them. You may
need
to drink more to compensate for the rapid depletion of your body's
fluids in the heat.
· Plan to adjust your pace for the weather. The humidity and heat
will
require more of your body so a slower pace than planned is
recommended
in order to get you to the finish line without overheating.
· Dress appropriately – avoid cotton fabrics, long sleeves and
long
pants. Wear lightweight, breathable fabrics that will help to keep
you
cool.
· Wear sunglasses and waterproof sunscreen. With the amount of
time you
will be on the course, you want to be sure to protect your skin and
eyes.
· Most importantly: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY DURING THE RACE. If
at
ANY time your body gives you signals to slow down or stop, abide by
them. Be aware of your heart rate, body temperature and hydration.
If
you feel light-headed, dizzy or overheated or experience chest pain,
visual disturbances, cramping, vomiting or headache, slow down or
stop
and consult the medical personnel on the course immediately.
Best of luck everyone!
Jim S
Marathoners...do we get a Finisher shirt when/after we finish Chicago tomorrow? Or do you have to buy one?
This is all good advice for sure. However, I have found the best way to beat the heat is to get to the finish line without delay.
Dick Beardsley
Runner you won't get a finishers shirt unless you buy one. You will get a nice finishers medal, though.
C.P.
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