BOSTON -- A forecast for a wind-driven rainstorm had organizers of Monday's Boston Marathon keeping a close watch on the forecast. However, the race was expected to be run as scheduled.
StormTrak 5 meteorologist Dick Albert predicted a Nor'easter would begin Sunday and continue through the day on Monday.
"If the winds are strong enough, it could bring down power lines and trees," said Albert.
The potential exists for conditions that could threaten the safety of the runners, forecasters said.
"We are planning for likely heavy rain and windy conditions on race day. However, all race day plans remain the same," the Boston Athletic Association said in a statement on its Web site.
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Have fun standing in the cold, Amy! I'm sorry it is going to be so cold, for both of you!
Go David!! I hope the weather holds off long enough for you to get your run in. Your my hero!!
Good Luck Dave! We will be keepng track of your progress.
Hi Amy!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting. I do remember you from HU...you were Amy Wiley, right? Hopefully the weather won't be as bad as they're predicting for the marathon. I actually have a friend who will be running in the Boston Marathon (as well as her husband--Mann & Mandy Conrad--just in case by some random longshot you were to meet them among the thousands of folks there). Can't wait to hear all about it...
Dave,
Just logged on and started tracking you. You're on a 2:59:02 pace at the 20k mark. Outstanding with 25 mile hour wind in your face! I keep watching...
It looks like you are doing great David! Keep up the pace and you will be under 3. Good luck!
Dave,
Congratulations! I know the conditions were not what you hoped for, but you persevered and finished strong. We are proud of you!
Congrats David! I think you can mark 5 minutes up to weather. I read the weather advisory on the web. Was it as bad as they predicted?? Sounded awful.
congratulations! you did awesome! i hope you are proud of yourself...you should be!
Dave,
Congratulations what a great job. Man sorry about the weather, but that can't stop you. We tracked you on the web it was awesome.
Proud of you Brother
Wes
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