Chicago Marathon 2018 (Oct 7th) DIS Meet Race!



You guys all did an awesome job, running the marathon, taking the photos afterward, sharing the play by plays. I somehow felt a part of the comraderie. Keep sharing!
You want sharing? I am a big over sharer, so here's some more pics:

Women's lead pack. Brigid Kosgel is in reddish orange shirt.

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When you run so fast that you are just a blur. Men's lead group:
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Mo is in red with green arm warmers.
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Not an elite, but here I am nearing the final miles. I can see how my form is breaking down and cringe.

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I am here, running through Chinatown.

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Couldn't wait to get my warm clothes back on!

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DH loves spectating Chicago much better than Boston. He was all over the course, although I didn't see or hear him a couple of times. In Boston, he usually sees me once around mile 17 and then we meet after the finish.
 
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Thanks!! This was my 3rd marathon, and first normal one lol! Though negative splits had more to do with Billy saying better not let me catch up to you if you break pacing rules :D idk why but I’m scared of him!!

Was this a PR?

Regardless, Billy gave you some solid advice, and it looked like it worked!
 


Deep dish for lunch. Gino’s East.

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It was so delicious. Have not had it in 20 years and still tastes the same. Food Marathon tonight and drive home tomorrow. Speaking of, I am so glad we stayed today. I don’t think I could have survived a long car ride and I slept terrible last night. I got to walk around the city today. I think that really helped my legs. Am glad my spectator slept great. He should be ready to drive tomorrow.
 
Great job everyone! I went for an 8 miler a few weeks ago in Chicago and everyone else out there was doing 20. It doesn't matter how many times I cross paths with them, endurance runners are inspiring every time, especially all of you!

I can't wait to read everyone's full report but am curious how crowded the course is. Any thoughts? I watched the TV coverage but it only showed the elites and I know that isn't my reality.
 
@GollyGadget, the few snippets of non elite coverage that Channel 5 showed in the last broadcast hour reminded me of the MK to Army Man Hill section of the WDW half marathon: lots of people but space to move.

@garneska love that picture. That is very much a ‘See Mom? It looks really good on me, I am keeping it’ look. Hopefully she was out on course cheering for you. Enjoy the city today, you have fabulous weather for it.
 
I don’t know if it is common knowledge, but today’s Chicago Tribune had a special section listing all the finishers. My SiL got one and is sending it and I found one at the airport. If anyone wants one and didn’t get it today I can send you my extra once it gets here.
 
I don’t know if it is common knowledge, but today’s Chicago Tribune had a special section listing all the finishers. My SiL got one and is sending it and I found one at the airport. If anyone wants one and didn’t get it today I can send you my extra once it gets here.

We couldn't find one in the wild this morning but my husband had already ordered a copy this weekend. He must have thought I could finish :)
Waiting for it to arrive.
 
Thanks @SarahDisney i knew someone was. Also a big shout out of thanks for posting all the updates. I was looking forward to seeing how this thread would look when I got back. I am sure no one would have been disappointed, but I did not want to let anyone down, including myself.

Yes am still in shock and so very thankful!
 

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