Lehigh University Athletics
Paul Short Run halted due to weather
10/5/2013 4:05:00 PM | Men's Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
Official Paul Short Run Website
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Due to uncontrollable weather conditions and excessive heat, the Lehigh and Northhampton Counties' Emergency Services have halted the Paul Short Race. The Women's College White Race as well all high school races will not take place. The men's and women's collegiate races, with the exception of the women's white race, have all taken place and results are available at paulshortxcrun.com.
"The race was shut down because of weather related issues," said John Bate, captain of Dewy EMS Services. "Many athletes were suffering heat related illnesses due to dehydration, and we felt it was in their best interest to call the race short."
"We along with many other towns in the county have outdoor events going on in the heat today," said Lehigh Director of Facilities Greg Schulze. "Due to the weather, the emergency services have been overwhelmed and spread thin. It is in the best interest of the athletes to shut down the event."
Four emergency room physicians and six trainers from St. Luke's were on hand, in addition to the Lehigh Sports Medicine staff and county EMS services. All members were part of the normal medical staff that is on hand for the Paul Short Run.
Lehigh Athletics and the 40th Annual Paul Short Run Committee apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused. Please visit paulshortxcrun.com for full results from the races that occurred today. A recap of the day's events will be posted on Lehighsports.com.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Due to uncontrollable weather conditions and excessive heat, the Lehigh and Northhampton Counties' Emergency Services have halted the Paul Short Race. The Women's College White Race as well all high school races will not take place. The men's and women's collegiate races, with the exception of the women's white race, have all taken place and results are available at paulshortxcrun.com.
"The race was shut down because of weather related issues," said John Bate, captain of Dewy EMS Services. "Many athletes were suffering heat related illnesses due to dehydration, and we felt it was in their best interest to call the race short."
"We along with many other towns in the county have outdoor events going on in the heat today," said Lehigh Director of Facilities Greg Schulze. "Due to the weather, the emergency services have been overwhelmed and spread thin. It is in the best interest of the athletes to shut down the event."
Four emergency room physicians and six trainers from St. Luke's were on hand, in addition to the Lehigh Sports Medicine staff and county EMS services. All members were part of the normal medical staff that is on hand for the Paul Short Run.
Lehigh Athletics and the 40th Annual Paul Short Run Committee apologize for any inconvenience that this has caused. Please visit paulshortxcrun.com for full results from the races that occurred today. A recap of the day's events will be posted on Lehighsports.com.
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