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not bad for mile 25
You might enjoy this random collection of facts about the Chicago Marathon since 1977. "Promoters were criticized for the high entry fee ($10)".
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chicagomarathon/ct-chicago-marathon-40-moments-spt-1002-20171005-story.html
That's neat, Led. I forgot about Khalid Khannouchi. I remember reading about him a lot in Runner's World in the late '90s. When I moved to back to Chicago from living in Colorado in 1997, I don't know if it was that year or the next, I remember seeing him out for a jog near where I was going to school at the time. I thought that was so cool and I was so excited. It must have been around marathon weekend sometime. Good memories.
I lost my rama
Marguerite Buist, who finished ninth, said. "The marathon is a race for suckers."
I think this one was my favorite. Thanks for sharing LedLincoln!
3/17 - NYC Half
4/28 - Big Sur Marathon DNS
6/29 - Forbidden Forest 30 Hour
8/29 - A Race for the Ages - will be given 47 hours
And here's a gallery of signs from this year's Marathon
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-marathon-funniest-signs-449977533.html
I'm surprised they didn't mention Wanjiru's battle with Kebede in 2010 - that was one of the most exciting races I can recall.
Mmmm Bop
Steve Jones winning and breaking the WR in his debut marathon in 1984 with no watch on tops the lot!
I loved his fearless racing style and simplified attitude to running with focus more on effort rather than numbers.
5k - 17:53 (4/19) 10k - 37:53 (11/18) Half - 1:23:18 (4/19) Full - 2:50:43 (4/19)