27 Days and Counting - Marathons Past

Tomorrow is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The weather will be sunny and cold - 30s at the start, and 40s as the morning goes on. I envy this weather. My last marathon was the infamous 2007 Chicago Marathon. That day temps hovered in the low 90s, and they stopped the race. One runner died, and many went to the hospital.

My day ended at Mile 16. While I agreed with the decision to end the race, I hated the fact runners were blamed for the lack of water. If I have paid $110 to be in a race, there better be water. Running out, especially when you know what the weather is going to be so hot.

My first marathon was the 2007 Rock and Roll Arizona. That was the coldest marathon in 30 years. Oh my I guess it was my year of extremes. I view that marathon as a triumph. I proved I could go the 26.2 mile distance.

Now I look ahead to Indianapolis. Time for me to prove I can do it again. These two marathons have been on my mind during training. I will take the lessons of both, and know I will succeed in 27 days.

Charlie