Route Marked, Food Recommended: Fargo Marathon 2012
On my run yesterday I noticed familiar white markings in the street. The course for 2012 appears to be marked and ready to go. I did not follow the parts in my part of town yet but I cam across quite a few. I biked by the Mile 22 marker. Looks like we will be gearing up for potentially hot marathon next Saturday. The forecast outlook has a high of 73 F and a low of 52 F. Some slight wind out of the north but I do not think it will have much impact unless it gusts up past 25 MPH. Things could change but the week leading up to the marathon will be pushing the low 80s. Hydration will be important. One thing you should be aware of- the half and full marathon will not be starting together. Instead, the half marathon will start at 7:15 AM and the full marathon at 8:15 AM. A lot of the local magazines have front covers featuring the marathon, including Stride . It features runner and US 50k record holder Josh Cox on the cover who will be s peaking during the F...