Austin Marathon’s medical director braces for possible record heat

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Race day is almost here. The Austin Marathon kicks off at 7 a.m. Sunday with an expected 15,000 people crossing the finish line. This year’s race may rank among the warmest starts in more than 20 years.
Forecasters are calling for the potential of a 65 degree start temperature. It’s one degree warmer than 2011’s race start and has the potential to break the record for the day.
Even for experienced Texas runners like Allison Macsas, the weath