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Chicago
Feb 22, 2008 23:27:29 GMT -5
Post by flyinghighrunner on Feb 22, 2008 23:27:29 GMT -5
Seriously considering it for 2008, shooting for mid 2:40's. Anyone else playing around with the idea of Chicago here? Also, any tips from Jaron or anyone else who's done it?
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Chicago
Feb 23, 2008 13:54:43 GMT -5
Post by frojoe23 on Feb 23, 2008 13:54:43 GMT -5
Don't get sucked out too fast. It will definitely be crowded early. Just take your time. I went out too fast trying to latch onto that 2:22 group and never made it there. I was close, but by 9 miles, I had worked too hard on my own to get there.
Also, the back side of this course - miles 14 to 22 are desolate. You will get some lifts going through Little Mexico and Chinatown, but other than that, it is actually a lonely place. Mentally, this is where I fell apart. Make sure you have a group to run with at this point. As far as the course - it is flat with the largest rise being a half mile from the finish up to Grant Park.
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