Chicago Marathon

Boston is No Place for Novices

Sarah O'Leary | Posted 04.16.2012

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Sarah O'Leary

Boston is the holy grail of marathon running in the U.S. and the world over. Before a little over a decade ago, the only way to officially enter the Boston Marathon was through running a qualifying time in another marathon.

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If You Can Run a Mile, You Can Run a Marathon

Andrea Metcalf | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Preparing for a Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Run Marathon, Marathon, Fitness and Exercise, Running a Marathon, Marathons, Health and Fitness News
Andrea Metcalf

Although I have been involved in helping thousands of people get healthier, lose weight and even run marathons, I have never crossed the finish line of one myself.

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Woman Gives Birth After Completing Chicago Marathon

AP | Posted 12.10.2011

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CHICAGO (AP) -- A pregnant suburban Chicago woman felt contractions a few minutes after finishing the Chicago Marathon and gave birth hours later to a...

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PHOTOS: Records Broken At Chicago Marathon

AP | By ANDREW SELIGMAN | Posted 12.09.2011

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CHICAGO -- Kenya's Moses Mosop set a course record in winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and Russia's Liliya Shobukhova claimed the women's title ...

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A Spectators' Guide To The 2011 Chicago Marathon

| Erin Chan Ding | Posted 12.08.2011

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In a 34-year-old Chicago tradition, tens of thousands of people will pack onto Columbus Drive in Grant Park on Sunday and spend the next several hours...

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WATCH: Chicago Marathon, Afghanistan Satellite Edition

Posted 12.07.2011

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A Virginia native who has run the last 10 consecutive Chicago Marathons did not want to break from that tradition after he was deployed to Afghanistan...

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Chicago Marathon 2011: Top Runners To Compete, Mayor Emanuel To Cheer

AP | ANDREW SELIGMAN | Posted 12.07.2011

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CHICAGO — Mayor Rahm Emanuel says he'll be participating in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. He won't be in the race, though. "My participation ...

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Why I Run

David Ernesto Munar | Posted 12.03.2011

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David Ernesto Munar

In adolescence, I ran from the taunting and torment of being a fat, gay kid with little ability to change my circumstances. Today, I chase transcendence in new ways.

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Women's Soccer Stars Will Be The Faces Of The Chicago Marathon

Posted 09.25.2011

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Three stars of the U.S. women's soccer team's inspiring World Cup run will be helping to promote a major sporting event of a different color: the Chic...

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Chicago Marathon Fills Up In Record 31 Days, But Runners Can Still Join A Charity

Posted 05.25.2011

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There is still time for runners to train for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon--but those who haven't registered should start looking into a...

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2011 Chicago Marathon Conflicts With Major Jewish Holiday

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is usually held on Columbus Day Weekend, in large part to try and avoid scheduling conflicts. It's planned for th...

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This Weekend's Chicago Marathon: Warm Weather, Big Crowds, Returning Champs

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Two defending champions will highlight the deepest field of elite runners to date when the 33rd Chicago Marathon begins on Sunday. Th...

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How to Fit in at the Sit-In

Matt Farmer | Posted 05.25.2011

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Matt Farmer

The radical moms from Whittier Elementary School are now in the fifth week of their sit-in at the field house they call La Casita.

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Corrections Officer Murder-Suicide: Divorce, Depression And A Dead Son

Posted 05.25.2011

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Three weeks ago, his wife filed for divorce. Three days ago, he finished his 14th straight Chicago marathon, in under six hours. The next day, in the...

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WATCH: Barefoot Runner Finishes Chicago Marathon

Posted 05.25.2011

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Some spend hundreds on fancy footwear to prepare for the Chicago Marathon, but Julian Romero wanted to keep things simple--and run barefoot. NBC Chi...

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WATCH: Incredible Finish To Chicago Marathon

Posted 05.25.2011

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Marathons aren't a typical venue for photo finishes, but Sammy Wanjiru got about as close as you'll get at yesterday's Chicago event. Wanjiru came in...

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Chicago Weekend Events: "Boys Night Out," Country Music, Chicago Marathon And More

Posted 05.25.2011

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It's Friday and yet another gorgeous weekend in Chicago, so get out and take advantage of it because you know it won't last long. If you need some ide...

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Chicago Marathon Registration Now Open

chicagomarathon.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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Registration is now open for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 10. The field size will be capped at a maximum of 45,000 par...

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Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

Joe Torre used to say about the 1996 Yankees that "everyone wants to be the hero, but no one wants to talk about it." Left unsaid in sports is that nobody wants to be the goat.

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The Chicago Marathon In Pictures (SLIDESHOW)

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO - (AP) Smiling and waving, Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya was already celebrating his victory in the Chicago Marathon as he approached the finish line...

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Chicago Marathon Aftermath: Runners Six Times More Likely To Get Sick

Chicago Tribune | JULIE DEARDORFF | Posted 05.25.2011

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If you ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, don't be surprised if you feel a cold coming on this week....

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Chicago Marathon 2009: New Course Record Set On Chilly Day

AP | ANDREW SELIGMAN | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO — Smiling and waving, Sammy Wanjiru of Kenya was already celebrating his victory in the Chicago Marathon as he approached the finish lin...

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Last Mile Brings A Marriage Proposal At Chicago Marathon

NBC Chicago | STEVE BRYANT | Posted 05.25.2011

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Salvador Barr fell in love with his running coach, Hollis Bathen, while training for his first marathon. So it seemed only fitting to propose to her ...

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Chicago Marathon Results

Posted 05.25.2011

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More than 33,000 runners took part in the 2008 Chicago Marathon. The times of men's winner Evans Cheruiyot and women's victor Lidiya Grigoryeva have b...

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International Sweep At Chicago Marathon (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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From the AFP: Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot made it two marathon triumphs in as many career races Sunday by winning the Chicago Marathon men's title while ...

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