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Post  Jordan S. Mon Dec 02, 2013 10:48 am

Marathon is at 8:00 this Saturday. Let's hope that the weather forecast changes. Right now it is calling for highs in the 30's with rain and snow!!!
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Post  Nick Morris Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:06 am

Jordan S. wrote:Marathon is at 8:00 this Saturday. Let's hope that the weather forecast changes. Right now it is calling for highs in the 30's with rain and snow!!!
That doesn't sound that bad...At least you won't have top worry too much about dehydration.
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Post  Mark B Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:07 am

Yipes! The forecast could still change - and maybe at least by dry and cold - but be prepared for the possibilities!
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Post  ounce Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:10 am

Wednesday will be a more accurate forecast than today's attempt for Saturday.  But I would watch to see how much variation they tweak the forecast between now and Thursday.  If they seem to pull or push some temperatures or probabilities on Saturday, then the factors haven't settled down.

Hope you were able to run some long runs in colder weather.  A dry cleaners plastic bag makes a good and compact wind deterrent.  Easy to cut holes for head and arms.  I like them better than trash bags.

At least the wind speed is around 10 mph and not more.  Travel to and from will be more important.  After all, if you can't get to the race, the race day weather doesn't matter.
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Post  ounce Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:26 pm

Memphis for Saturday and prior.  Traveling there would be the interesting part.

Thursday, December 05
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Rain
57°
31°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:54 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 9:17 AMSet: 8:06 PM
Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 30s.
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Marathon Week!! Wx_humidity_squareRelative Humidity: 87%
Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 70%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 0%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 98%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 14Mph (23Km, 12Kts)
Wind Direction: 2° (N)
Friday, December 06
Marathon Week!! Wx_89
Rain/Freezing Rain
34°
20°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:55 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 10:05 AMSet: 9:14 PM
Mix of rain and freezing rain. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Marathon Week!! Wx_uv_squareUV Index: 1 (Low)
Marathon Week!! Wx_humidity_squareRelative Humidity: 78%
Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 100%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 81%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 94%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 15Mph (24Km, 13Kts)
Wind Direction: 3° (N)
Saturday, December 07
Marathon Week!! Wx_67
Cloudy
33°
29°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:55 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 10:48 AMSet: 10:21 PM
Cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Marathon Week!! Wx_uv_squareUV Index: 2 (Low)
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Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 60%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 56%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 84%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 13Mph (21Km, 11Kts)
Wind Direction: 27° (NNE)
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Post  Michele "1L" Keane Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:15 am

Great tip on the dry cleaning bag, Doug - never thought of that - thanks!
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Post  carleenp Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:26 am

Walmart has hooded zip up sweatshirts on sale (or at least they did a week ago, I got a couple for $7 each). I love those for starting line throw aways when it is cold because you can actually start running with it on and the zip up makes it super easy to discard around mile 1 when you are warmed up.
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Post  ounce Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:51 pm

ounce wrote:Memphis for Saturday and prior.  Traveling there would be the interesting part.

Thursday, December 05
Marathon Week!! Wx_82
Rain
57°
31°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:54 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 9:17 AMSet: 8:06 PM
Cloudy, periods of rain. Highs in the upper 50s and lows in the low 30s.
Marathon Week!! Wx_uv_squareUV Index: 1 (Low)
Marathon Week!! Wx_humidity_squareRelative Humidity: 87%
Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 70%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 0%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 98%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 14Mph (23Km, 12Kts)
Wind Direction: 2° (N)
Friday, December 06
Marathon Week!! Wx_89
Rain/Freezing Rain
34°
20°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:55 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 10:05 AMSet: 9:14 PM
Mix of rain and freezing rain. Highs in the mid 30s and lows in the low 20s.
Marathon Week!! Wx_uv_squareUV Index: 1 (Low)
Marathon Week!! Wx_humidity_squareRelative Humidity: 78%
Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 100%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 81%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 94%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 15Mph (24Km, 13Kts)
Wind Direction: 3° (N)
Saturday, December 07
Marathon Week!! Wx_67
Cloudy
33°
29°
Marathon Week!! Icon_sunriseRise: 6:55 AMSet: 4:48 PMMarathon Week!! Icon_sunsetRise: 10:48 AMSet: 10:21 PM
Cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the upper 20s.
Marathon Week!! Wx_uv_squareUV Index: 2 (Low)
Marathon Week!! Wx_humidity_squareRelative Humidity: 61%
Marathon Week!! Wx_precip_squarePrecipitation: 60%
Marathon Week!! Wx_snow_squareSnow Probability: 56%
Marathon Week!! Wx_clouds_squareCloud Coverage: 84%
Marathon Week!! Wx_moonMoon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Wind Speed: 13Mph (21Km, 11Kts)
Wind Direction: 27° (NNE)
No material changes in the forecast since yesterday.  Looks like this is the weather for the race.  Safe travels and make the weather work FOR you during the race.
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Post  Jordan S. Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:56 pm

I've been keeping an eye on the weather all week and there has been little change. Looks like it will be a cold one. I just hope the ice that is predicted on Friday doesn't mess things up.
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Post  ounce Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:04 pm

Jordan S. wrote:I've been keeping an eye on the weather all week and there has been little change. Looks like it will be a cold one. I just hope the ice that is predicted on Friday doesn't mess things up.
Well, I'd look at the course for bridges that might be crossed and maybe check the website of the agency responsible for keeping the bridges sanded to check how or when they will respond (we don't use salt...ground up chat rock or similar).

I would travel up there to arrive mid-day and hope you don't have to drive far to the start line. 

You'll be fine.  And you get to add a little spice for your first marathon report and when you're old, gray, and bouncing grandkids on your knees.
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Post  Jerry Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:12 pm

Jordan S. wrote:I've been keeping an eye on the weather all week and there has been little change. Looks like it will be a cold one. I just hope the ice that is predicted on Friday doesn't mess things up.
No worries about the ice. There will be people ahead to either warm it up or fall. You will know what to do.lol! 

Good luck on your first!
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Post  Nick Morris Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:26 pm

It's almost go time!!!  You'll do great!!!
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