Posts tagged with 'chicago-marathon'

Why on Earth Would Anyone Want to Run a Marathon in 90 Degrees?! »

Today, I’d like to address another criticism that arose out of the 90 degree Chicago Marathon. This one asks the question, “Why would someone run in such a hot marathon?”
I think I’ll answer the question by grouping marathoners into three broad categories of runners:
Elite Runners: My definition of an elite runner is anyone among the [...]

Chicago Marathon: Runners Share Their Side of the Story »

Thanks everyone for your comments on my Chicago Marathon: Defending… post. It seems a lot of us were thinking the same thing.
After posting the article, I started seeing other blog posts written by people who had taken part in, or who were spectators at the Chicago Marathon, and it gave me an idea to collect [...]

Chicago Marathon: Defending Slow, Fat, Poorly Trained Runners »

By now, most of us have heard about the terrible heat and humidity that lead to the closure of the Chicago Marathon only three hours, thirty minutes into the race.
Chicago Marathon organizers say they were prepared for the heat and had plenty of water on the course, but marathoners say something completely different – that [...]

Chicago Winners: Patrick Ivuti and Berhane Adere »

Watch this amazing footage of Sunday’s Chicago’s winners. It doesn’t get any closer or more exciting than this folks!

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Listen to the Chicago Marathon LIVE »

This one comes from CRN writer, Adeel who wants you to know you can listen to the progress of the Chicago Marathon live Sunday morning on WSCR 670AM internet streaming radio.
Check it out – the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon is legendary for it’s fast field of elite runners!