This race was very HOT. Granted you can't control the weather, but the flat roads and lack of shade made things interesting out there. The roads overall were nice and well maintained. Organization was adequate. Water was really warm, wetsuits almost weren't allowed. Overall decent race,

A nice course, though you start and end on an uphill, so be prepared for that. They do post the times on the gym wall, but it's had to see that small type, but I guess with an expected turnout of 2500 runners this year they had to fit everyone.

This is the 5th time I have run the Chicago Marathon and it NEVER disappoints. This is absolutely the best marathon around. With over 40,000 runners and over 1 million spectators, no runner is every without entertainment or inspiration over the 26.2 miles. While in the past there have