Thursday, October 13, 2005

Merciless sun

That's what I'm expecting now for Saturday's marathon! The forecasts have all gone south, so to speak, now that we're within the 48-hour range. The moribund stationary front that we've had all week is moving on, and leaving us with an Indian Summer day on Saturday, it seems. Just right for a scorching marathon!

Weatherbug says:
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Intellicast says:
Mainly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 40s.

Wunderground says:
8AM: 57 degrees, 74% humidity, wind 5 mph, 10% chance of precipitation, 31% cloud cover.
11AM: 70 degrees, 42% humidity, wind 11 mph, 10% chance of precipitation, 35% cloud cover.
2PM: 77 degrees, 28% humidity, wind 15 mph, 10% chance of precipitation, 39% cloud cover.

Oh well, it is what it is! Anything but rain is fine!! I'll pack the sleeveless top and the sunblock!

Actually - and strangely enough - I just realized that this is perhaps my first marathon that I'm looking forward to rather than dreading! On to Marathon Number Seven!

6 comments:

TriZilla said...

Ok, 77 is a tad steamy, but you have low humidity and a nice breeze... That should help things a bit. You should look forward to it-- You're going to ROCK!

tri-mama said...

If the start is early, it should make for a good run. How great to have a race to look forward to, have a great run!

Recovering Alumni said...

Don't forget the hat! Have an awesome run, can't wait to read the report.

Ann (bunnygirl) said...

Temps look good to this gal in the Steamy South. Cloudy is always nice it you can get it, though. Well, just think of all that good Vitamin D you'll be soaking up!

You'll have a great time out there!

jeanne said...

Good luck Saturday!! A bunch of people from aids marathon training are running it! Thanks for stopping at my site. You're gonna kill it on Saturday.

Downhillnut said...

Maybe 7 is a lucky number for you. 77 degrees, 7th race...

I'm so glad you're feeling well-trained for this one. Enjoy the sunshine for me!