October 12, 2015

Chicago Marathon 2015 Post-Race Check In

Yesterday I completed my 3rd marathon in Chicago (full recap to come soon!) The weather was windy and warmer than I was comfortable with at a high of 79 and completely sunny. I went out cautiously slow in the beginning and ended up feeling overheated the last 5 miles. It wasn't the 3:30 A goal I had, but I did manage to run a negative split, get a PR, and a BQ of 3:34:48. It's not enough to actually get in and run Boston nowadays, I know. It's still awesome to have a BQ that I seriously fought for those last miles of the race when I was in so much pain. Looks like I'll need to keep trucking towards my Boston dreams! For now, I'll be celebrating with lots of fun, food, and beer!

Thanks to everyone for all the support. All your texts, comments, tweets,shout-outs and likes made me so happy.

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Be sure to check out my last post that includes my marathon race packing list


14 comments:

  1. Whoo hoo!! Congrats on a PR and 1st BQ! See - you never know what you are going to do. Enjoy the post race glow and the beautiful day!!

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  2. Congrats on that PR and BQ time, especially on a hot day!

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  3. Congrats! What a fantastic time in any conditions, but especially in hot conditions!

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  4. So proud and so happy to have been a part of your weekend!

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  5. Congrats on a great finish time--that PR and BQ! The weather made those last couple of mile tough!

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  6. Congratulations!!!! You're amazing :)

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  7. Amazing! You did so well, especially considering that it got warm at the end!

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  8. Congratulations! What an amazing time!

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  9. That is an INCREDIBLE time! Congrats again!

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  10. Awesome job- congrats!! You still BQed even if you didnt make the cut off, and that is just amazing!

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  11. Yea!!! Congrats! I hear this was a really tough race with the heat, so way to go! Looking forward to the recap!

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