“Boston Marathon participants to run into abnormal race-time heat”

1. “Boston Marathon participants to run into abnormal race-time heat”

2. Before they can bask in glory, Boston Marathon runners on Monday will first bake in abnormally high temperatures -- so warm, in fact, that race organizers are taking several steps to warn participants and allow those concerned about the heat to instead run next year. The race, which began in 1897 and bills itself as the world's oldest annually contested marathon, is typically held in relatively cool weather. With its rolling hills, the Hopkinton-to-Boston course is often considered among the nation's most grueling marathons even in ideal racing conditions, which usually imply temperatures in the 40s. But that's far from what runners will encounter this year. Monday's forecast calls for sunny skies and a high temperature of 88 degrees. For this reason, the Boston Athletic Association has taken the unusual step of urging even very fit participants to "run at a slower pace" and "frequently take breaks.” "This will not be a day to run a personal best," the race organizer said in its online statement. "If you choose to run, run safely above all else. Speed can kill."

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