Chicago Marathon official response
And here it is! Tell me my prediction was wrong. :)
Dear Runners,
For 17 years I have been honored to serve as Executive Race Director of The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, a race steeped in a 30-year tradition of providing the ultimate marathon experience for runners.
The record high temperatures and humidity at Sunday’s race made for a challenging day for marathoners. The conditions on Sunday presented me with the single most difficult decision I have ever made as race director. While that was a frustration to many, I stand behind the decision to end the race early– it was a necessary safety measure. However, I also recognize that because of the conditions and my decision, many of our runners did not have the experience they trained for and expected.
As an organization dedicated to providing the very best experience in the industry, the results have left us disappointed as well. Our team has spent the last several days reviewing the details and we are listening to runners, staff and volunteers. Rest assured that we take the day’s events - and your comments - seriously.
We are reviewing all details and feedback as we plan to continue the tradition of our race in 2008 and beyond. Offering the best experience possible to runners always has been our priority and it remains a commitment of the highest importance.
My personal gratitude goes to each of you, as well as to staff and volunteers, for participating in the race this year. I share in your disappointment, if you did not have the experience you expected.
I certainly hope to be able to greet you at our finish line in the years ahead, in the grand fashion that has characterized The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon for so many years.
Sincerely,
Carey Pinkowski
Executive Race Director
October 12th, 2007 20:23
It’s like they copied your previous post and put it into their own words. ;)
October 12th, 2007 20:35
Heh, you are a pretty smart f***.
October 12th, 2007 20:45
You? A ghost writer? WOW!
October 12th, 2007 21:12
They can’t admit to wrong doing. They will be dealing with lawsuits regardless and if they admit to making mistakes there will never be another Chicago marathon because that organization will be sued out of existance.
And who do we blame for that?
October 13th, 2007 09:03
right on the money, jon.
October 13th, 2007 23:05
you nailed it brother. and convinced me, should i ever be crazy enough to run another marathon, to head for the sticks. go bay state marathon!
October 14th, 2007 12:02
I got that email too. It’s just empty words. You nailed it right on the head and, I too, wonder if they copied and editted your previous “prediction” post. Let us know if you ever get that $1000 worth of space blankets.
I try not to wonder what posessed me to sign up for the mega-marathon. At one point in the race, when I longed for a few lonely miles, I wondered why I even wanted to go to Boston. I would be another mega-marathon extraordinare. I reminded myself that my goal was to “qualify,” after that we’ll see. So on to my smaller marathon (CIM) which is near my brother and sister’s homes and will allow for a more elbow room and a few lonely miles.
October 18th, 2007 05:03
I think your version was better, they should have forked over the $1K and the space blanket!
October 20th, 2007 20:00
Actually I was sorta thinking I might run Chicago next year, I love drama!
October 22nd, 2007 20:48
You haven’t posted in awhile. How are you Jon?