NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 4-Mile Update

This is from www.nyrr.org
NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 4-Mile Update
"Due to the possibility of inclement weather, we remind runners taking part in the NYRR Al Gordon Snowflake 4M to check this website for any updates before heading out to the race on Saturday."

Personally this is how I would have worded this fine announcement.
"Due to the possibility of snowflakes, we...”
What the ???? The Al Gordon SNOWFLAKE 4-mile might be cancelled/postponed due to snowflakes? Isn't that like canceling/postponing the Winter Olympics due to inclement weather? I know in this litigious society it would be too risky for the NYRR to host a race in dangerous conditions, however it does seem a bit ironic. Fortunately I was not planning on running this race, however if you are good luck and be safe!

2008 Bronx Half Marathon

On Sunday (2/10) I ran the Bronx Half Marathon in 1:21:56 (6:15 pace) for 41th place out of 3263, 5th out of 371 in my age group. I was hoping to run under 1:21:00 with the goal of running as close to an even 6:10 pace. Went out in 6:00 at 1, 12:09 at 2, and 18:13 at 3, a bit quicker than I was looking for, however was feeling fine and not laboring too much. After that point the course turns back and you basically do the first three miles in reverse. During the fourth mile there are some hills and that is when the wind started to pick up, just gusts at first. Had the following splits 24:30 to 4, 30:53 at 5, and 37:09 at 6. Miles 7 to 11 are on the Grand Concourse, basically 2 miles out and back. Out was into a strong sustained headwind and at this point I was just trying to hang with the three or so guys I was running with and draft when I could. I am not sure of the splits, however I know that I definitely lost some time here. Coming back the Grand Concourse was much better with a tail wind, hit 10 in 1:02:33 and 11 in 1:08:41 (6:08). At 11 there was still a pack of three guys a few seconds up the road in front of me so I made it my goal to catch them. I was finally able to pass all three guys just slightly after 12 miles, however I think it had more to do with them slowing down, then me picking up the pace. After that I just tried to push it in to the finish. That will probably be it for the races for a month or so and just concentrate on training for Boston.
Bronx Course map: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/pdf/bronxhalf_map.pdf