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Does the Boston Incident mean that all races need to tighten security? (Read 190 times)

LedLincoln


not bad for mile 25

    I just learned that everything at the bag check at our local marathon will be inspected, and runners and spectators are being asked to limit what they bring.  New rules this year.

    zoom-zoom


    rectumdamnnearkilledem

      I'm not sure HOW a road race could even tighten security without building walls around the entire course... Confused

      Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

      remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

           ~ Sarah Kay

      TeaOlive


      old woman w/hobby

        I'm not sure HOW a road race could even tighten security without building walls around the entire course... Confused

         

        +1

        steph  

         

         

          Make all races a one mile loop?  Enclose the loop? :-P

           

          I'm not sure HOW a road race could even tighten security without building walls around the entire course... Confused

          "When a person trains once, nothing happens. When a person forces himself to do a thing a hundred or a thousand times, then he certainly has developed in more ways than physical. Is it raining? That doesn't matter. Am I tired? That doesn't matter, either. Then willpower will be no problem." 
          Emil Zatopek

          Julia1971


            I think it depends on the city and the race.  I live in D.C.  I anticipate tightened security at most large races here going forward.  (As YMMV and I were chatting about in one of the post-Boston threads, I know the Army Ten Miler has been checking bags since 9/11.)

            Julia1971


              Probably not the entire course but they could have an officer walking around with a bomb sniffing dog.  And, I think I saw a headline from an article that suggested they could use drones.  (Steps away from the political debate about domestic use of drones).

               

              I'm not sure HOW a road race could even tighten security without building walls around the entire course... Confused

                All the news I've seen is that the Boston bombing was the result of an isolated pair of nutcases, not the beginning of a planned terror campaign by a larger organization.  In which case, increased security will accomplish nothing.

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                rectumdamnnearkilledem

                  All the news I've seen is that the Boston bombing was the result of an isolated pair of nutcases, not the beginning of a planned terror campaign by a larger organization.  In which case, increased security will accomplish nothing.

                   

                  This.  They were just as likely to target a race as they were to target any other large gathering of people.  Their next move was Times Square, according to reports I heard...but I'm sure something like a parade or soccer game would have been just as appealing targets to people looking to do the most harm.

                  Getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to

                  remind your lungs how much they like the taste of air.    

                       ~ Sarah Kay

                    Really? We even need a pole for this?

                    Runners run


                    Imminent Catastrophe

                      About all they can do is check for backpacks or weapons in the most crowded areas, easier at some venues than others. Safeguarding 52.2 miles is impossible, it will be interesting to see what happens at Peachtree, NYCM and other large events. And 4th of July parades, etc.

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                      daisymae25


                      Squidward Bike Rider

                        Our local half is tomorrow, and we got a notice last week that there's going to be extra police and a bomb-sniffing dog there.  Plus, they told everyone to be on the lookout for anything suspicious, in particular anyone "not dressed appropriately for the weather."

                        kcam


                          I'd vote for no but  not for the reason given so ... no vote for me.  Why can't the poll just say Yes / No and offer no editorial comments?


                          Feeling the growl again

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                            LedLincoln


                            not bad for mile 25

                              Really? We even need a pole for this?

                               

                              Apparently race committees think it's a good idea.  I just find it annoying, and another useless exercise.


                              Resident Historian

                                Really? We even need a pole for this?

                                 

                                 

                                Apparently race committees think it's a good idea.  I just find it annoying, effing ridiculous, and another useless exercise.

                                 

                                FYP

                                Neil

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