Homeless to benefit from marathon discards
I had no idea that marathon runners throw away a huge pile of sports clothing as a race starts, but they do, and the Maison du Père is going to pick it all up after the start on Sunday morning, and dole it out to people who need it. They’ll also get the unclaimed free snacks at the end.
Mr.Chinaski 09:14 on 2019-09-22 Permalink
It’s hard when there is such a difference in temperature early in autumn, say 5-10C in the morning while it can go easily in the upper 20’s especially when running on hot asphalt. Most experienced runners will start with an upper shelf that you know is old and you would have given it anyway.
MarcG 09:27 on 2019-09-23 Permalink
*upper shell?
Daisy 12:36 on 2019-09-23 Permalink
When you are standing around waiting for the race to start you will be very cold if you wear only the clothes that you will be comfortable in during the race itself. I always buy a hoodie at a thrift store with the intention of shedding it right at the beginning or at the first aid station.
Kate 12:54 on 2019-09-23 Permalink
That makes sense. (I’ve never undertaken anything like it, as you can probably tell…)