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Comments: Was doing good until about mile 22. That's when I hit my wall. At that point, it was just a 'keep running' mantra. I didn't stop. Kept the legs turning over, and made it across the line. What would you do differently?: Not much, extremely happy with the race. Original goal was go in about 4:15. I started to think that I could go under 4, but you gotta respect that last 10k. The first 20 miles is hard, but that last 6.2 was brutal. :)  Post race
Warm down: Try to keep legs from locking up as I made my way through the finish area, got my medal, my heat blanket, some water and food. Made it out finally, and met up with Hopper and Steve- again. Walked about 6 blocks ( 8? ) until I got a cab to the train station to head home. What limited your ability to perform faster: Overall run fitness. That's only going to get better with time. I went in with no injuries and a solid plan, and came out with a pretty darn good execution. Event comments: Really big race, but hella organized, when you consider they are dealing with 40,000+ racers! They've got a pretty good method down and it worked. Last updated: 2005-05-13 12:00 AM
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 2005-10-09 4:07 PM |
Pro  3906     St Charles, IL |  Subject: Chicago Marathon |
| 2005-10-09 4:24 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Nice race Chris....why aren't you out drinking with the other BTers? |
| 2005-10-09 5:06 PM in reply to: #262316 |
| Extreme Veteran 313 | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Nice work! Congrats on a great race! |
| 2005-10-09 5:39 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Extreme Veteran 499 Racine WI | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!! on your great race today. |
| 2005-10-09 5:48 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Expert 1180 Iowa | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Congratulations on a great race! You've had a hell of a year of racing. Will you wind down after this, or are there more to come? |
| 2005-10-09 8:10 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Elite 2706 Hurst, Texas | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Great job, Chris! Enjoy the moment! |
| 2005-10-09 8:51 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon You looked strong out there (at least at mile 18 That, to me, is considered an excellent 1st marathon! Hey, you beat my first marathon time!! (did I mention that I don't want to race you next year...you're getting too fast) |
| 2005-10-09 10:02 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Elite 2468 Racine, WI | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon WOOOHOOOO! WTG Chris You didn't say in your race report...what was your nutrition plan? What did they have at the aid stations? |
| 2005-10-10 8:43 AM in reply to: #262316 |
Buttercup 14334 | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon What a great excuse to visit Chicago. What was the temperature like? Cool and breezy? Great job on your first marathon. Congratulations! |
| 2005-10-10 9:14 AM in reply to: #262609 |
| Philadelphia, south of New York and north of DC | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Congratulations. Well done!!! |
| 2005-10-10 10:11 AM in reply to: #262637 |
Expert 666 St. Thomas, ON | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Great job Chris. So glad I got to meet you! |
| 2005-10-10 10:12 AM in reply to: #262429 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Steve- - 2005-10-09 7:51 PM You looked strong out there (at least at mile 18 That, to me, is considered an excellent 1st marathon! Hey, you beat my first marathon time!! (did I mention that I don't want to race you next year...you're getting too fast) Yeah, I had a great experience for a first mary. Would have been nice to go under 4:00, but if I look back to when I signed up, my goals were "finish" and "under 5:00". So, I blew both of those out of the water. Must... resist... goal... inflation... You've still got me beat. I might be getting fast, but I'm still chasing you. Thanks again for coming out and cheering. It made a world of difference to see friendly faces out there. -C |
| 2005-10-10 10:24 AM in reply to: #262316 |
Wife, Mother, Friend. 2457 South | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon wow. not only did you finish quick, you also got your race report up before a lot of other folks!! Congrats on finishing. |
| 2005-10-10 10:27 AM in reply to: #262456 |
Pro 3906 St Charles, IL | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon CindyK - 2005-10-09 9:02 PM WOOOHOOOO! WTG Chris You didn't say in your race report...what was your nutrition plan? What did they have at the aid stations? Nutrition. Eat like a pig all day on Saturday.  Well, just a lot of carbs/pasta.Race morning: bowl of cereal with soy milk, odwalla superfood drink, 1 shot of espresso. nibbled on clif bars, sipped water on way to the race. Pre-race: 1 gel 30 min before start. During race: 1-2 cups of water at every aid station ( about every 15 minutes ). Gel at 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30 ( or thereabouts ). Took 1 endurolyte at 2:00 and 3:00. Worked out pretty well. Stomach was able to clear the gels and water. I played it by ear, and didn't push too much gel. I think I put off a couple feeds until the next aid station b/c stomach was feeling full. -C |
| 2005-10-10 12:09 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Master 1927 Chicago | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon WTG Chris. I didn't know you were running this one! I'm so proud of you. What an incredible time. You rock man. Congrats. Woo Hoo. |
| 2005-10-10 2:08 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Master 1791 Raleigh, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Sweet run bro! Great seeing you again. Pre-race, Mile 1, Mile 3, Halfway....LOL! Freaking everywhere. Hell of a race my friend. Congrats! |
| 2005-10-10 2:14 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Master 2052 Colorado | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Nice run! You kicked ass out there! |
| 2005-10-10 2:18 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Expert 1152 wrightsville beach, North Carolina | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon awesome man!!! 40k runners too. Sounds like you all had a great time. I learned alot from your race report, thanks. |
| 2005-10-10 2:53 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Pro 4228 Broomfield, Colorado | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon HOW did I NEVER get to see you all weekend? Yeah well, have fun in Kona....guess I won't be seeing you there! You had a great race Chris! Nice work. It was an awesome day for it! |
| 2005-10-11 2:44 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Master 1480 Plant City, FL | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Great race Chris!! It was so good to see you again!! |
| 2005-10-11 3:42 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Master 1901 Central, IL | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Great job Chris! You nailed it! The half-way point is mile 20. The last 10K can really hurt! (During the 1993 race) I was begging Oreo cookies from a stranger at mile 20...craving carbs. Anyway - - Awesome time, awesome effort! |
| 2005-10-11 7:56 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Champion 6627 Rochester Hills, Michigan Gold member | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Giddyup. Great run, Chris. Good to finally put name with face. There's plenty more racing to do next year, count on seeing me at some point next season. Enjoy Hawaii!! |
| 2005-10-11 8:19 PM in reply to: #262316 |
Champion 8766 Evergreen, Colorado | Subject: RE: Chicago Marathon Great race, Chris. That is a helluva marathon debut! You officially beat my PR on your first time out Enjoy your rest |
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Took train into the city. Parking with 40,000 racers plus 1,200,000 spectators is not my idea of fun, so I avoided it. :)
Met up with Hopper and Steve- before the race. Ran into JKBostic as well.
Took gel with water about 30 minutes before the start.
Weasel my way into the starting pen close to the 3:50 pace group sign.