Tag: Abbott World Marathon Majors
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Climate change threatens marathon performance as race-day weather shifts
Rising temperatures alter the marathon playbook On race day this Sunday, tens of thousands of runners will toe the starting line in a city famous for long distances and ambitious goals. They will confront weather that is warmer than what experts consider optimal for peak marathon performance. While individual sweet spots vary by gender and…
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Climate Change Threatens Marathon Performance: Warmer Weather Remakes the Race Course
Runners Prepare for Warmer Race Days On race day, athletes chase a narrow window of temperatures that help them perform at their best. This Sunday’s New York City Marathon will unfold under weather conditions warmer than what experts say is optimal for peak performance. The ideal marathon climate is widely cited as roughly between 39°F…