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2008 Chicago Marathon

More thoughts on the marathon

by Runner Susan on October 17, 2008

in 2008 Chicago Marathon,The Dark Side

Thanks to all of you for your support and encouraging words. I love you guys. Things don’t always turn out as planned.  It was hot in Chicago. So what. I have more marathons to reach my goal and I’m sure there will be other obstacles with those marathons as well. And I’m sure I’ll be [...]

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And I think it’s just an honest fact that until we clean up our planet, I’m going run crappy 5-hour marathons. Can someone pinpoint a date for me on when that’s going to happen? Because it would be nice if it were during my lifetime. Anyhow, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Seriously, [...]

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Making 5 hours and 10 minutes worth while.

by Runner Susan on October 13, 2008

in 2008 Chicago Marathon

We’re heading home now, but I’ll have a race report later this week.

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5:10:56, unofficial

by Runner Susan on October 12, 2008

in 2008 Chicago Marathon

I’m a little sad. I trained so, so hard. I did everything right. I don’t have any excuses, I’m just not built to run marathons. It just got so hot and I didn’t have it in me. But now I got to change my attitude – because six years ago today – Michael and I [...]

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Track me Tomorrow

by Runner Susan on October 11, 2008

in 2008 Chicago Marathon

If anyone wants to follow, you can track me here. Last name Knoll, first Susan.

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I don’t have a whole lot of time to update right now. We’re on the road, driving to Chicago since we have to take the bike. Michael doesn’t go anywhere without his bike and it’s just easier to drive it instead of fly it. The Devil is house-sitting. Boy, do I feel safe. Let’s get [...]

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