When Heat Cancels Your Running Race

If you’re a runner and you live on Planet Earth, you need to listen to this episode! Three guests impacted by the cancellation of the 2023 Twin Cities Marathon, including the race director, talk with hosts Sarah and Tish about how the weather sabotaged the day. Learn: -how the event week unfolded, leading to the cancellation; -extra safety precautions taken for hot conditions; -the story of one runner who still ran 26.2; -how races might morph to meet the climate crisis; and,-the spirit and support locals showed rogue runners.  Before the race director joins the show around 11:38, Tish and Sarah take a quirky conversational detour about rain. Please help us strengthen our shows by completing our podcast survey before October 9, 2023. When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support! Save 15% on any full-price purchase thru 12/31/23at topoathletic.com w/ code AMRTOPOMOVE Use code 60amr to get 60% off, plus free shipping, at GreenChef.com/60amrLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices