Posted on 10/28/2025 6:12:37 AM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
Climate change is reducing the chances of runners breaking marathon records, new research claims.
The study, external by US-based non-profit organisation Climate Central said rising temperatures "have made record-breaking runs in some races nearly impossible".
It also predicted that optimal running conditions - which it defines as 4C for men and 10C for women - will be less likely in 86% of 221 global marathons by 2045.
Former women's world record holder Catherine Ndereba said: "Climate change has altered the marathon.
"Dehydration is a real risk, and simple miscalculations can end a race before it begins. Every step now carries a message - that if we don't take care of our planet, even our strongest strides will fall short."
Ibrahim Hussein, who has won the New York and Boston Marathons, said: "The climate is part of the course now.
"If we don't protect it, the records of the future and the enjoyment for all become less and less likely."
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Good heavens- they will try everything to perpetuate this hoax.
OMG let’s increase income taxes 400 percent and spend 18 trillion dollars to fix this right now!
“Climate Change” (the crisis formerly known as “global warming”) - Is there anything it CAN’T do?
Oh no. Save the marathon records! This is getting serious now.
I’ve been a climate change skeptic, but now this. I’m afraid I can’t deny it any longer. Where do I send money?
Oh, pulleeaassseee...my grandson and wife just did a half marathon...it was about 55 degrees wirh showers...they funished faster than they thought they would.
We’ve had “climate Change” for hundreds of thousands of years...In fact, we just had “Climate Change” here just now...Yesterday, it was 70 degrees...Today, it’s only going to be 59 degrees...CLIMATE CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Has anyone considered changing their ‘threatened’ race dates...to a cooler date perhaps ?
Apparently not. Typical liberal logic.
Next she will probably blame climate change for the reason the top females consistently finish 10-15 minutes behind the top male in marathons.
Climate change, don't you know!
It’s insidious. It’s irresistible. Global Warming is making me type these words on my computer right now. I can’t stop it. I am trying. Arghhhh!
Degrowth Activism, as Levin said.
This Sunday November 2nd is the New York Marathon. Those poor runners, having to complete the 26 mile course while also dealing with climate change.
Why do I suspect this will mean a new marathon record incoming in 3, 2, 1...
What doesn’t the climate ruin?
ROFL
The whites in my laundry are whiter.
Not the Bee?
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