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Thoughts on the 2014 Chicago Marathon Lottery Registration

Okay, so, if you pay attention to the running scene at all in Chicago you’ve probably already heard that for 2014 the Chicago Marathon is going to a hybrid of guaranteed entry spots and lottery. From the Chicago Marathon website: Guaranteed Entry Opportunities Charity Program Those who opt to run for an official Chicago Marathon... Read more »

By Erin Vandenberg,
January 17, 2014 at 11:52 am • 

The Illinois Marathon 2013

After spending much of 2012 wondering if I’d be able to run long distances again and then running two half marathons in two months, I got this crazy idea in my head that I wanted to run another marathon. Just one more and only if my hip could handle it. No speed work, no crazy... Read more »

By Erin Vandenberg,
April 29, 2013 at 12:21 pm • 

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