The Chicago Marathon was an amazing experience! The organizers have made it into a 26 mile cultural and cheerleading event as much as a marathon. The diversity of nationalities represented by the runners as well as the spectators throughout the route made this run feel at times like you were in a foreign country. The music and cheering along the water stops and in ethic villages along the route were so loud I realized my iPod was useless and I turned it off.
Out of the 180 runners from Springfield who registered for the Chicago Marathon, 122 made it to the starting line. 53 for reason's unknown did not make it to the start line. 5 of the 122 dropped out before the finish line.
I'm proud to say that those that ran with the Full Tilts from time to time AND started the race, finished the race. That shows that the training definitely works to build the stamina to persevere through the challenges.
Congratulations to all the marathon runners! Regardless of how it turned out for you, remember its the journey that teaches us the lessons rather than the finish line.
All the best,
Bill
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