AI6YR BenMar 8

ABC News:Heat advisory set to take effect during LA Marathon

https://abcnews.com/video/130878837/

#climatemergency #LAMarathon #marathons

Video Heat advisory set to take effect during LA Marathon

Dr. Jordan Metzl, a sports medicine physician and marathon runner, talks about the risks and complications of running a marathon during a heat advisory.

ABC News
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8

Interesting, they've set up a "cooling tent" section in Hollywood across from the El Capitan, looks like it's shaded and maybe set up for misting. (livestream from NBC LA). Which they are spending yapping more than showing runners. 🤔 And they have the runners separated from the public by large fencing. what the heck 🤔

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeHOCfJDtgI

Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
Must be the "cooling off" tent section is restricted to runners only.
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
Ah, they have a friendly crosswalk there, that's cool. Interview with a drag performer too. #LAMarathon
Show threadAI6YR Ben
LOL meanwhile on the live stream "they're here! Don't worry, we're not live yet" (narrator: indeed, the mike was hot)
Mar 8 at 4:41pmWeb
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
(now, the microphone has been stuffed into a bag and is still hot)
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8

Aha, they have a "Finish Line" camera, first runners making it into the finish now. Looks like these folks are going to avoid the heat, at least.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC_MCieZQ80

#lamarathon

Live: 2026 Los Angeles Marathon finish line cam

YouTube
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
Meanwhile, I am going to do my own version of the LA Marathon today, I will go jog 2.6 meters to the bathroom. 🤪
Show threadFrom Robin with LoveMar 8
@ai6yr Make sure it’s sanctioned by the the governing body! (USATF measures courses 😉)
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
@firefly LOL let me find a certified tape measure
Show threadJustin 😸Mar 8
@ai6yr the marathon coverage always cracks me up because it seems so haphazard. It’s not a easy thing to cover, but sheesh
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
@onyxraven I have known some broadcast radio and broadcast TV people/hosts, and I can tell you, the biggest qualification (aside from "personal charisma/attractiveness") is being able to yap your mouth off forever on the slightest bit of information for 10 minutes.
Show threadPaul Chambers🚧Mar 8
@ai6yr PR disaster in the making... when some comment or private convo happens. ick..
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
@paul They caught themselves, fortunately, lol.
Show threadPaul Chambers🚧Mar 8
@ai6yr Good. LOL.
Show threadAI6YR BenMar 8
@paul Rule: never talk smack about anyone when you have a microphone on you.