We had this problem a few years back. First, you need to line the course with sprinklers and overhead misters. Start running them 2 days before the meet, about 6 hours a day. Then on the day of the meet crank them up to full blast. Also, I would recommend an official with a pressure washer every half-mile or so to simulate hurricane conditions. About the sun, the athletes will just have to deal with it. Covering the whole course with a giant tarp would just be impractical. Oh, I almost forgot. Make sure to cover all the up and down hills with slip and slides, and ensure that every athlete is running barefoot and wearing the proper swim gear (goggles and such). Hope all this helps.
Last edited by Beavus : 11-01-2009 at 10:21 PM.
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