The national media are all over Chicago for the Marathon that wasn't, as it was canceled half way through and ended in general chaos after a runner died. Apparently Twin Cities was close to being canceled too, according to the TCM director. Maybe "we" Minnesotans are just tougher than Chicagoans....
"This is the hottest we've ever started," said Dr. Bill Roberts, the TCM medical director since the beginning. "It was really close to the cancellation level recommended by the American College of Sports Medicine."
Does this sound like I keep coming up with excuses for my 4 hour plus marathon? It does sound a bit petty on my part, doesn't it? Ok, I'll zip it from now on. But really, did I mention how hot it was? A runner in front of me actually melted into the pavement and was not heard of ever since. Another one caught fire while crossing Franklin bridge and I'd swear I saw a sign along the road that read "Lasciate ogni speranza voi ch'entrate."