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08-05-2025
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The story of the slowest Flying Pig time ever was written in 2025
If you followed the results of this year's Flying Pig events, you know that two course records were broken – both on the half-marathon course. What you might not know is that another record was set on the full marathon course that winds its way up and down the hills of Cincinnati: the longest time. Doug Olberding, CEO of Pig Works, told the tale on this week's episode of the That's So Cincinnati podcast. 'There was a gentleman that had fallen pretty far behind, and he was moving very slowly. He did his last mile in 40 minutes – four o – 40 minutes,' Olberding said. 'At one point, I said to everybody that had been there (all day), I said look, if you feel like you're done for the day and you want to go home, you can go. … I think (only) two people left. And we had this group of our interns. I told the interns, 'You guys don't have to stay,' and they were like, 'No, we want to see this guy.'" To assist runners who are struggling at the end of the 26.2-mile course, a small group of volunteers enters the race at mile 16, Olberding said. 'These three women are almost carrying this guy to the finish line. About 10 yards from the finish line, they let go of him, and he hobbles across the finish line. And we just erupted in cheers. … And I turned around, and this big burly guy that was sitting on a forklift truck was crying, and he said he'd never seen anything like this. He was amazed. 'He finished in like 10 hours and 5 minutes,' Oberding said. 'We think our previous record was 9 hours and 43 minutes, so he beat it pretty good, alright.' Olberding, who oversaw his first Flying Pig as CEO this year, shared with That's So Cincinnati listeners how officials monitor weather, what time he arrives on race day, and why runners come from all over the world to participate in the Pig. That's So Cincinnati, The Enquirer's weekly podcast on what's making news in our community, features a who's who of special guests. Listen to it at Audioboom, Apple or your favorite podcast platform. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Flying Pig Marathon CEO Doug Olberding on new record for slowest time
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
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‘There's always a way;' Blind marathon runner to take on Flying Pig half marathon for the first time
After six marathons and two Boston Marathon finishes, a blind marathon runner from Richmond, Virginia, is coming to Cincinnati this weekend to run the Flying Pig half-marathon for the first time. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Angie Moran told our news partner WCPO-TV in Cincinnati that she's been blind since childhood. Advertisement Moran is looking to add a new location to her impressive running resume with the help of Steve Atey, who's never been a guide or run this course before. 'It's not just about running, it's about experiencing another city,' Moran said. TRENDING STORIES: The half-marathon is Moran's favorite distance and she's been training regularly with Atey in preparation for the race on Sunday. Their success as a partnership is dependent on their communication, which Atey said is a specialized language they've developed over time. 'When we first started doing it, it took a lot of attention and concentration. It's almost like a routine. Almost like an airplane and a controller or something like that. If you're coming up on a curb, you'll say 'cut out' or 'step down,'' Atey said. Advertisement The two hope they can show others what's possible as they run in the Flying Pig half marathon Sunday. 'Being blind or not doesn't make a difference. I'm just running a half marathon with a friend,' Atey said. Moran told WCPO-TV that they are counting down the days till the race, where they'll get to show other participants their strength and determination. 'There's always a way to accomplish our dreams,' Moran said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Weather: What's in the forecast for Flying Pig Marathon, Kentucky Derby weekend?
Sorry, marathon runners and derby spectators, but scattered showers and storms are still in the weekend forecast. According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, showers and storms are expected on May 2 during the afternoon and early evening. Some storms may be strong to severe, with damaging winds and large hail being the primary threats. Several rounds of rain are also expected overnight into the morning of May 3. Around an inch of rain will be possible, particularly near and east of the I-71 corridor, where coverage will remain the highest. Some minor flooding cannot be ruled out, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. Rain showers will continue during the afternoon, especially near and north of the Ohio River. Highs on May 3 will range from the upper 50s in west central Ohio and east central Indiana to around 70 degrees in the lower Scioto Valley. Mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers are expected on May 4, along with below-normal temperatures. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are in the forecast for May 3 during the start of the Flying Pig races. The chance of precipitation is 100%. The high will be near 67. An hourly forecast for May 3 shows the precipitation potential at 84% at 7 a.m., when the first race, the Toyota 10K, will kick off. The precipitation potential will rise to 96-97% between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The temperature is also slated to be around 58 degrees at 7 a.m. The relative humidity will be fairly high in the morning, reaching 96% at 7 a.m. Showers are also likely on May 4, during the Flying Pig Marathon and Paycor Half-Marathon. Thunderstorms are also forecast after 2 p.m. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. The chance of precipitation is 60%. The precipitation potential will be at 86% at 6:30 a.m., when the marathon and half-marathon will begin. The temperature will be at 53 degrees, and the relative humidity will be at 91% around 6:30 a.m. Rounds of showers with some storms are forecast for May 3, according to the National Weather Service office in Louisville, Kentucky. Gusty winds and heavy downpours may occur during the strongest storms. Isolated minor flooding is also possible. The chance of precipitation is 90% during the day and 60% at night. Temperatures will reach a high near 66 and a low of around 53. Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Friday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Low of around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 67. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the morning. The chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Saturday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 a.m., then showers likely. Low of around 52. Northeast wind around 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. The chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Monday: A chance of showers after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday night: A chance of showers before 8 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 49. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 55. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Thursday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati weather: Check Flying Pig Marathon, Kentucky Derby forecast
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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Weather: Thunderstorms in forecast for Flying Pig Marathon, Kentucky Derby
Scattered showers and storms are expected through Saturday, May 3, with some showers lingering into the beginning of next week, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington. Scattered showers and storms will be possible during the morning of May 1 through mid-afternoon. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out, with gusty winds being the primary threat. Large hail may also be possible during this time. Highs will range from the mid-70s to the lower 80s. Additional precipitation is expected through midday on May 2. The greatest coverage will occur near and east of the I-71 corridor. Then, drier conditions will briefly return by mid- to late afternoon. Highs will range from the lower 70s to the upper 70s. Rain will overspread the area overnight, with areas southeast of I-71 getting the highest coverage. Showers and maybe even a few shallow storms will be possible May 4-6. Temperatures will also be well below normal, roughly 10 to 20 degrees below normal. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 8 a.m. on May 3. Then more showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a thunderstorm possible after 11 a.m. It will also be mostly cloudy with a high near 67 on May 3 during the start of the Flying Pig races. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. An hourly forecast for May 3 shows the precipitation potential at 72% at 7 a.m., when the first race, the Toyota 10K, will kick off. The precipitation potential will drop to 64-61% between 1 and 6 p.m. The temperature is also slated to be around 57 degrees at 7 a.m. The relative humidity will be fairly high in the morning, peaking at 93% at 5 a.m. Showers and thunderstorms will also be possible on May 4 during the Flying Pig Marathon and Paycor Half-Marathon. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 63. The chance of precipitation will be around 50% for most of the day, especially at 6:30 a.m. for the start of the marathon. The temperature will be 51 degrees at 6:30 a.m. and climb to 63 by 4 p.m. The relative humidity is estimated to be at 86% at 6:30 a.m. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely on May 3 and will continue overnight into May 4, according to the National Weather Service office in Louisville, Kentucky. The service says the chance of precipitation is 60% during the day and 40% at night. Temperatures will reach a high near 67 and a low of around 48. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. High near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Friday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then showers likely between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 48. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. The chance of precipitation is 50%. Sunday night: A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 48. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday: A chance of showers after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. The chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 53. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Storms in Flying Pig, Kentucky Derby forecast
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30-04-2025
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What happens if it rains during Flying Pig Weekend? Here's the weather policy
Stormy weather will continue in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky through the start of Flying Pig Marathon Weekend. The event, which was voted one of the best marathons in the country by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice awards, will be held in downtown Cincinnati on May 4. Other races and festivities take place all weekend, starting May 2. What if it rains during Flying Pig Weekend? Does the event have a policy for severe weather threats? Here's what to know. Showers and thunderstorms will be ongoing through Friday, May 2, with some strong storms still possible. An hourly forecast for May 2 shows the participation potential at 34% at 7 p.m., when the first race of the weekend, the 50 West Mile, is slated to begin. The temperature is also slated to be around 70 degrees at that time. An unsettled weather pattern is forecast to continue through at least the beginning of the weekend. A chance of showers will still be in the forecast May 3. Per an hourly forecast for May 3, the precipitation potential will be at 44% at 7 a.m., when the first race, the Toyota 10K, will kick off. The precipitation potential will drop to 38-43% between 1 and 6 p.m. The temperature is also slated to be around 55 degrees at 7 a.m. May 4 is expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 69. The precipitation potential is 21% between 2 and 7 a.m. The temperature will be 47 degrees for the start of the Flying Pig Marathon at 6:30 a.m. and climb to 66 by 2 p.m. The Flying Pig Marathon is a rain-or-shine event, Jackie Reau, CEO of Game Day Communications, told The Enquirer in an email. However, the race officials will closely monitor the weather with local meteorologists and public safety officials. In the event of severe weather, the Flying Pig races will utilize a color-coded flag system at aid stations to communicate safety alerts to runners, Reau said. In past years, the flag system has been put in place in case of inclement weather, extreme heat or dangerous conditions. Here's what each flag color means: Green: Go at your own pace. Yellow: Proceed with caution. Red: Slow your pace. Black: The race is officially canceled. Participants can receive real-time updates about the race via email, social media and the Pig Works app. The Flying Pig has never been canceled due to weather. The flag system has been in place every year. No refunds will be issued in case of a weather cancellation, according to the event's website. Race officials will closely monitor the weather with local meteorologists, and the event's medical director, Reau said. If there are updates about the race, runners will be alerted via email, social media and through the Pig Works app. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Flying Pig Marathon: What happens if it rains? Everything to know
