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November 04, 2005
The New York 2005 Marathon
I have a few friends running for the NY marathon this year. I really admire them. It takes some endurance to be a marathon runner. Takes time to train to be one and you have to continue your practice. I really applaude all those running for a good cause.
This year, NYC is going all out with their tech! Chips in your shoe that will track your running throughout the course. Info could be emailed out to your friends!
• The chip will record your official time from the starting cannon until you cross the finish line, and your net time from when you cross the start line until you cross the finish line. In accordance with USA Track & Field rules, the official time will be used for scoring, but we will provide you with your net time for informational purposes. Both official times and net times will be listed on your finisher certificate and in the official race results.
Man... I just had a conversation recently about embedding personal info under one's skin. This day may soon come. CNN's Sparks reported last year that there was this club in Europe that had adopted this to RFID their clubbers. It acts as an entrance ticket and you can even get your drinks using this chip that was injected into the upper part of your shoulder. Scary idea but the chip could be removed.
The idea of embedding anything remotely chip-like is just distasteful.
Posted by min at November 4, 2005 10:20 PM