stay home

4/13/2014 11:39:04 AM

plan on it

4/13/2014 11:39:42 AM

I ran over 4 marathoners on Tinity

4/13/2014 12:28:11 PM

Well two people died, so congratulations?

4/13/2014 1:16:26 PM

That's terrible that those people died after running that race. My girlfriend ran the half marathon today did pretty good.

4/13/2014 1:41:24 PM

did she attempt to save their lives??

4/13/2014 1:43:35 PM

never understood why they insist on running these things on public roads. go run on a track or something.

4/13/2014 3:16:34 PM

People died?? Wtf?!?!?!?

4/13/2014 3:32:31 PM

http://www.wral.com/two-die-in-inaugural-rock-n-roll-marathon-in-raleigh/13565181/

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"Raleigh, N.C. — Two people died running the 1/2 marathon Sunday during Raleigh's inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, race organizers said. The event, which included both the 13.1-mile 1/2 and the 26.2-mile full marathon along with bands sprinkled along the route for motivation, was making its debut in the City of Oaks after more than a decade of similar races across the country. Runners began their trek at Salisbury and Davie streets then wound to the east through Chavis Park and the Oakwood neighborhood before turning back toward downtown. They passed William Peace University and Cameron Village, then the 1/2 marathon course returned to the Fayetteville Street finish line by way of Western Boulevard. Local News Two die in inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in Raleigh Posted 11:41 a.m. today Updated 2:32 p.m. today More on this Locals claim race titles at Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Rock 'n' Roll marathon photos Rock 'n' Roll Marathon video Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Race organizers plan for warm weather Race organizers plan for warm weather Raleigh, N.C. — Two people died running the 1/2 marathon Sunday during Raleigh's inaugural Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, race organizers said. The event, which included both the 13.1-mile 1/2 and the 26.2-mile full marathon along with bands sprinkled along the route for motivation, was making its debut in the City of Oaks after more than a decade of similar races across the country. Runners began their trek at Salisbury and Davie streets then wound to the east through Chavis Park and the Oakwood neighborhood before turning back toward downtown. They passed William Peace University and Cameron Village, then the 1/2 marathon course returned to the Fayetteville Street finish line by way of Western Boulevard. Both runners who died were treated near the finish line and taken to area hospitals where they were pronounced dead. Race organizers said they had talked to the families of both runners, but did not share their identities with the media. Dr. P.Z. Pearce, medical director of the event, issued this statement: "We are greatly saddened by these tragic losses and our prayers go out to the each of the runner's family and friends. We have spoken with each of the families and they have asked everyone to kindly respect their privacy during this most difficult of times." The deaths marred an otherwise successful event that drew more than 12,500 registered runners 49 states and a number of foreign countries. Local flavor dominated with the winners of both the men's and women's marathon hailing from Durham. Paul Himberger finished in 2:38: 57, almost 10 minutes ahead of his closest challenger. Heidi Bretscher was the first woman to cross the finish line and was in third place overall. She set a personal best with the 2:49:46. Weather conditions for the race were almost ideal. At the 7 a.m. start, temperatures were in the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies with a slight breeze. Temperatures Sunday were expected to top out at 80 degrees. Dr. Rob Jones, local medical director, said his team had taken extra precautions to help runners who were not prepared for the heat. There were aid stations were located every other mile along the course to provide ice, cool towels and cold-water immersion baths if necessary. There was no indication that heat was a factor in either of the deaths."

4/13/2014 3:58:54 PM

they screwed up traffic for half the city to murder two people? that seems inefficient

4/13/2014 4:22:46 PM

Short of renting a private helicopter I could find no viable way to reach the fairgrounds today.

4/14/2014 12:03:46 AM

Well it's no secret that continued endurance running is bad for your heart and elevates your chance of heart disease.

Sucks they died, but they probably knew the risk.

4/14/2014 8:46:26 AM