This race was in a fairly common running route in San Diego - Mission Bay. It was fast and flat. I enjoyed the atmosphere and positive encouragement. Lots of young girls were running with their moms and I overheard a lot of women saying this was their first race, so I

Excellent and engaged entertainment and spirit throughout! Great balance of water and Gatorade and GU. Meaningful display of faces of the fallen. Neighborhood feel and support, from little kids with brownies to people lining the streets and sitting on their front porches. Dedicated

The Chicago Marathon is one of the World Marathon Majors and the city is unlike most others. The energy literally pulses through runners as we pass the 1 million spectators along the course! It's a flat fast course and before you know it, you're approaching mile 26 and the roar of