Comments on: Congratulations! You finished your big, milestone race! Um, now what?

By: Theo Whitehurst

Theo Whitehurst — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:24:02 +0000

I was pleased and satisfied to finish the BOA Chicago Marathon on Oct 11th in 6:08. On Sat., at the Expo, I decided to return to the hotel because my back was hurting after getting my packet. At that point, I was not even sure of being able to start. Then, on race day, all the excitement, the spectators, the runners, my running buddy, and our wives made the effort painless. I started slower than I typically run and I kept my pace steady to the finish. After 20 miles, if I felt like walking I did, and I walked and ran the last 10K. Crossing the finish line, for me, was unbelievable. Over more than 300 races to my success over the years, my first Abbott WMM, was the most organized, eventful, exciting and colorful representation of a truly amazing running experience. I indeed will enter the lottery next year with the anticipation to rerun Chicago Marathon again in ’16. It should definite be a “bucket list” item for all runners. Thanks to all who make this running event a success.

By: Theo Whitehurst

Theo Whitehurst — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 19:12:17 +0000

The Chicago Marathon Race, on Oct. 11th, was unbelievable. I finished and I was very pleased. At the Expo, on Sat, after I picked up my packet, I was still not sure I could and would run on S

By: russell scott

russell scott — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 01:36:13 +0000

Too bad hundreds of us who were over 6:30 were left without aid stations, water, mile markers, and finish line. Quite dangerous on a hot day!!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:41:20 +0000

This was my 3rd marathon and absolutely can say this was the BEST well organized race. The volunteers and spectators were amazing. I took it easy since I’m also running MCM in 2 weeks. I finished and was super excited. Hopefully I will be able to come back for the 40th Chicago Marathon.

By: Paige Long

Paige Long — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:40:28 +0000

This article was great. I was trying to qualify for Boston and was 2 minutes off. It is hard for me to relish in my achievement when I did not meet the goal. Thank you for reminding me that a marathon is a big deal! I didn’t even enjoy the city where I was born because I was so focused on pushing myself the whole race. Oh what we put ourselves through!! I love Chicago, I will be back to my hometown to just enjoy! I will, however, qualify the next time I run a marathon…just saying.

By: Bill Janis

Bill Janis — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 02:27:10 +0000

What a great article. I needed it. I’m 61 years old and last year the NYC marathon was my first marathon. Although I was 2:08 at 13.1 I cramped up and finished at 5:28. I wanted to redeem myself and although I was 2:00:41 at 13.1 in Chicago, I got tripped up and twisted my knee and finished in 5:01:04. I definitely felt a huge letdown but feel much better after reading this. I’ll be back to try again.

By: Jimmy Townsend

Jimmy Townsend — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:07:01 +0000

This was my first full marathon, even though I did not post the time that I wanted l can truly say that the bank of America marathon is truly a first class event. I hope l have the opertunity to do it again.