Chicago Marathon : Official Thread (Page 2)

2009-10-05 7:35 PM

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One extreme or the other! I have my running tights packed "just in case" its that cold. I am packing the whole dang running kit for everything from low 40's to 70's. My wife thinks I am nuts, I think she's right. I hate taper week.

protoplasm72

2009-10-06 12:12 AM

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Low 40's is shorts weather for a marathon. Wish I was running this year. If it's not raining I'll probably bike down to mile 24 or 25 with my HTFU sign. Look for me if you need someone to yell at you to keep moving

pennylope

2009-10-06 6:55 AM

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protoplasm72 - 2009-10-06 12:12 AM Low 40's is shorts weather for a marathon. Wish I was running this year. If it's not raining I'll probably bike down to mile 24 or 25 with my HTFU sign. Look for me if you need someone to yell at you to keep moving

yes please! that's what i tell myself over and over and over during the long runs...

abake

2009-10-06 8:50 AM

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HTFU signs - yes, please!!

2009-10-07 4:35 AM

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suppose you're right about the shorts, still sounds cold, especially compared to the 70's-80's for the last two years. HTFU "motivation" - please.

pennylope

2009-10-07 6:24 AM

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beadams - 2009-10-07 4:35 AM suppose you're right about the shorts, still sounds cold, especially compared to the 70's-80's for the last two years. HTFU "motivation" - please.

after training in 98 degree weather the whole time, 40s IS cold!

I was thinking I'm gonna have to riffle through through my stuff to find my running gloves and running hat

2009-10-07 8:23 AM

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pennylope - 2009-10-07 6:24 AM

beadams - 2009-10-07 4:35 AM suppose you're right about the shorts, still sounds cold, especially compared to the 70's-80's for the last two years. HTFU "motivation" - please.

after training in 98 degree weather the whole time, 40s IS cold!

I was thinking I'm gonna have to riffle through through my stuff to find my running gloves and running hat

You should appreciate the cool weather! After the past two years, trust me when I tell you that you do NOT want 90s! That not only hurt it made me all woozy and such. And the heat last year kept me from PRing by about 4 minutes!!!

2009-10-07 8:27 AM

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abake - 2009-10-06 8:50 AM

HTFU signs - yes, please!!

There is a company that makes HTFU shirts! I has one!

Joe Runner

2009-10-07 8:37 AM

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Would you looky here. I haven't been paying attention to my little race link to see that people were posting. Anyway, I am sure you all received the latest email with Doc's tips but here is a reminder:
PREPARATION TIPS

Layer your clothing, but do not overdress. You want to feel slightly chilly when you start running. Your body generally heats up approximately 20 degrees, so dress as if it is 20 degrees warmer than the actual temperature. You can shed your outer layers of clothing as you begin to warm up.

miami9296

2009-10-07 9:17 AM

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GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!! I am volunteering at the Fleet Feet water stop, I think they said it is at mile 10.5???

Hope you all have a FANTASTIC race out there!!

2009-10-07 9:19 AM

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Should we even attempt a BT get together this year?

Decatur217

2009-10-07 9:31 AM

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mr2tony - 2009-10-07 9:19 AM Should we even attempt a BT get together this year?

Name a time at the expo that we could all meet up?

kromanowski

2009-10-07 9:39 AM

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Good Luck everyone...I am volunteering @ the start...should be a good time!

2009-10-07 9:43 AM

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Decatur217 - 2009-10-07 9:31 AM

mr2tony - 2009-10-07 9:19 AM Should we even attempt a BT get together this year?

Name a time at the expo that we could all meet up?

I was thinking a post-race gathering for food and drinks. I arrive back in town on Sunday morning so I won't be able to have any involvement in the race whatsoever, but a bunch of my friends are doing it and I want to go to their post-race gatherings.

2009-10-07 11:45 AM

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That sounds great, but I have to get back home with the kids that night for early bed (school Monday), if you guys do enjoy and drink one for me...

Decatur217

2009-10-07 9:13 PM

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beadams - 2009-10-07 11:45 AM

That sounds great, but I have to get back home with the kids that night for early bed (school Monday), if you guys do enjoy and drink one for me...

Umm...Monday is Columbus day. I am 99% sure all schools are off.

Pick a time and place for meet ups

pennylope

2009-10-07 9:56 PM

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beadams - 2009-10-07 11:45 AM

That sounds great, but I have to get back home with the kids that night for early bed (school Monday), if you guys do enjoy and drink one for me...

my birthday is the 12th, so i'm having a huge bday celebration after the marathon....all BT-ers are welcome.

hopefully some BQ celebration mixed in with the birthday celebration too.

i'm not from chicago, but any peeps from chicago have places that i must hit on sunday night (and monday/tuesday...staying in town through the 13th).

Edited by pennylope 2009-10-07 9:56 PM

2009-10-08 8:56 AM

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pennylope - 2009-10-07 9:56 PM

beadams - 2009-10-07 11:45 AM

That sounds great, but I have to get back home with the kids that night for early bed (school Monday), if you guys do enjoy and drink one for me...

my birthday is the 12th, so i'm having a huge bday celebration after the marathon....all BT-ers are welcome.

hopefully some BQ celebration mixed in with the birthday celebration too.

i'm not from chicago, but any peeps from chicago have places that i must hit on sunday night (and monday/tuesday...staying in town through the 13th).

Well ... there's the VIP Club. You should check out that place.

curegirl

2009-10-08 9:27 AM

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Hi there! Me and my husband will be running this year (representing the MI BTers)...and I'm so excited! We'd be up for a Sunday evening get together if only to lessen the pain

And pennylope, my bday was this Monday, and this is sort of my celebration weekend too!

Another random question for the locals...we're bunking up with a friend on Sat. night at the Hotel Sax on Dearborn...any tips for parking? It's $42 at the hotel, and I'm not sure if we should just pay it (realizing that parking is crazy expensive downtown) or if I should search for another lot/garage since it will just be for one day?

2009-10-08 12:42 PM

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1% exist in Fort Wayne, still a bummer can't limp around and have a brew.

2009-10-08 1:09 PM

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curegirl - 2009-10-08 9:27 AM

Hi there! Me and my husband will be running this year (representing the MI BTers)...and I'm so excited! We'd be up for a Sunday evening get together if only to lessen the pain

You can find surface lots at $20 a day but they're not really close to your hotel. Good luck at the race!

mattb1

2009-10-08 1:20 PM

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mr2tony - 2009-10-08 1:09 PM

curegirl - 2009-10-08 9:27 AM Hi there! Me and my husband will be running this year (representing the MI BTers)...and I'm so excited! We'd be up for a Sunday evening get together if only to lessen the pain

You can find surface lots at $20 a day but they're not really close to your hotel. Good luck at the race!

Another option to check is the old IBM Building (330 N. Wabash), just west of Trump Tower. I used to park in there when I drove for work and it was $16 a day for indoor parking. I'm sure it has gone up some in the last few years, but probably not up to $42.

suzimmer

2009-10-08 8:31 PM

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Decatur217 - 2009-10-07 9:13 PM

beadams - 2009-10-07 11:45 AM

That sounds great, but I have to get back home with the kids that night for early bed (school Monday), if you guys do enjoy and drink one for me...

Umm...Monday is Columbus day. I am 99% sure all schools are off.

Pick a time and place for meet ups

Here's that 1%...I work in the Glenview school district and we are in session. In fact, they always schedule picture day on Columbus Day. No taking off the day after the marathon for me.

Edited by suzimmer 2009-10-08 8:32 PM