Your comprehensive race day forecasting
First of all, thank you for all the people who checked out our blog. We've had over 4000 new visitors this week alone, and we are glad you've chosen us in addition to the other weather forecasts out there. As you know, we are runners too and understand how important the weather is, and knowing what it will be on race day.
So let's do this! 1. There may be a little rain before the start. 2. There will be sun. 3. The longer you run, or the later you start, the more likely you'll see more rain. 4. Lighting is off the menu! 5. It's going to be warmer, and you'll get a crosswind. The warm front is well north and humidity levels are high. This means temperatures throughout the race will be in the middle to upper 60s. It may be raining a bit when you get off of your bus if you're in wave 1, but otherwise expect dry and partly cloudy conditions. The good news is that there will be no headwinds, even when you get into Boston. The bad is there may be a cross wind from your right side for some of the race (when not traveling NE). If you're drafting, plan to stay on the left side of the course. You'll feel the most wind on the crest of the hills, and the wind is set to increase slightly as the day goes by, but the real story is the heat. It's going to be muggy out there tomorrow, so adjust your running time accordingly. Check your heartrate at mile 5. If you're over your tempo zone, back down by 10 to 15 seconds. If you're feeling strong, go after it after mile 21. What to wear? Singlet/short sleeve and shorts. Maybe a hat for the sun or the potential for a spotty shower. Otherwise, keep it as light as possible. Use anti-friction methods to avoid chafing, and don't forget to drink when you're thirsty! Now for your wave/city forecast! WAVES 1/2: Hopkinton: 64, crosswinds from the S of 15 MPH, potential for light showers for the first 3 miles. Newton: 67 to 70, dry, warm/humid, with SW to S winds at 14 MPH. Boston: 68, S/cross winds with some tailwinds, 18 MPH, dry. WAVES 3/4: Hopkinton: 66, tailwinds/crosswinds of 15 MPH, dry, humid, partly sunny. Newton: 67 to 70, dry, warm/humid, with SW to S winds at 15 MPH. Boston: 69, tail/crosswinds, 14 MPH, rain after 3pm, so hurry! Unless the forecast changes substantially, this is your final forecast. If you are not acclimated to heat, expect 5% slower times for waves 1/2 and 10 to 20% for waves 3/4 (assuming you're in those waves based on your expected time). For those acclimated, this should be a breeze. Good luck out there and thank you for reading!
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