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  1. RT @upmcnews: When 26.2 is a heart-stopper: ow.ly/aTJQc via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @Pittsburgh PG
  2. Nutrition expert Leslie Bonci shares thoughts with @KDKA about, well, cool foods to consume to offset "hot flashes." ow.ly/aYSj3
  3. Dr. Vonda Wright discusses her research and @ experience with masters/senior athletes in @NYTimes blog by Gina Kolata: well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/14/can…
  4. @edawg78 You're very welcome!
  5. Congrats to all who participated in today's @PGHMarathon events! Check out our recovery tips: ow.ly/1LMeMi
  6. These numbers are expected, based on the weather conditons and record number of runners.
  7. At this time, we have treated at least 134 along the course & 234 at the finish line. We have transported at least 60.
  8. Though the sun is hot and temps are mild, the medical team is seeing a variety of issues -- not just heat illnesses.
  9. We also have transported at least 39 people to area hospitals.
  10. We have now seen about 130 runners total in the finish line medical tent.
  11. @PghMarathon at red flag: ow.ly/i/BEL1. Hot sun a factor for the heat-related conditions we're treating.
  12. @ctnhd @PGHMarathon Yes, this is a universal flag system. ow.ly/i/BEL1
  13. We have treated nearly 100 runners in the finish line medical tent & about 30 total have been transported.
  14. We are now treating many runners, and more than 15 have been transported to area hospitals from along the race course and finish line.
  15. The @PGHMarathon race is now at a yellow flag due to increased temperatures. ow.ly/i/BEL1
  16. Yes! RT @UpNRunningPA: @UPMCSportsMed @PGHMarathon knock on wood!
  17. The @PGHMarathon medical team has seen 4 runners so far at the finish line. Still pretty quiet in the medical tent. ow.ly/i/BOjw
  18. The @PghMarathon medical team is prepared with enough supplies to take care of any injured runners. Pic: ow.ly/i/BOcF