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

"The course is great, though the last 2 miles have a lot of concrete which is hard to run on especially after running for 11 miles before. A couple more aid stations would be better, definitely were not enough especially second half which is hotter and some uphill.
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I thought the general layout and organization of the race was simple and straightforward. The competitors ranged from young first timers to aged veterans. There were university level triathletes competing next to those trying to complete their first of hopefully many triathlons. It was very friendly and fun but when it