"This was a solid run. Challenging long uphill stretch through Prospect Park during the begining, and then an almost perfectly flat run thereafter. Most of the run is on Ocean Parkway, which isn't the most scenic or interesting part of Brooklyn, but it helped avoid an overcrowded feeling in

This was my year...they say 3rd times the charm and it was! My first Chicago marathon was in 2012, 2nd in 2015 and this was my 3rd. My goal since the beginning was to come in below 5 hours. I knew it was in me, but due to

This is probably my favorite road race. The town really puts on a show, and makes runners feel welcome. In my prime , I was fortunate enough to have been given elite status in this race, and it was a special experience; however, weaving through the crowds other years