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J Walker
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First marathon in CHICAGO!!!!

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I am registerd for my first marathon!!!! The 2012 Chicago Marathon is were I will make my marathon debut. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I will be using the Hal Higdon novice 2 program starting in June. First timer and/or experienced marathoner friends would be great to have to in this incredible journey.

Happy Running!!!

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  • Wanda
    Wanda Sendmail

    How exciting! I'm hoping to do the Chicago Marathon in 2013. I'm running my first half in 8 days, so I'm not experienced ... but I'm aspiring ... would be happy to cheer you on and learn from your training. FR sent :)

    posted 4 months ago

  • Steve P.
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    Welcome to DM! I ran Chicago last year for the first time (7 marathons overall), and I'm interested in your journey. (I used the Higdon Intermediate 2 program) If I can help, I will...I can certainly share the things that went wrong! One day hoping to get back for round two--revenge will be mine! FR on the way.

    posted 4 months ago

  • J Walker
    J Walker Sendmail
    in reply to what Steve P. said:Welcome to DM! I ran Chicago last year for the first time (7 marathons overall), and I'm interested in your journey. (I used the Higdon Intermediate 2 program) If I can help, I will...I can certainly share the things that went wrong! One day hopi... read more

    Thank you Steve! I appreciate it.

    posted 4 months ago

  • J Walker
    J Walker Sendmail
    in reply to what Wanda said:How exciting! I'm hoping to do the Chicago Marathon in 2013. I'm running my first half in 8 days, so I'm not experienced ... but I'm aspiring ... would be happy to cheer you on and learn from your training. FR sent :)

    Wands good luck on your first half. I look forward to your race report.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Lamiesha T.
    Lamiesha T. Sendmail

    That's great! Good luck on your first marathon!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Thomas
    Thomas Sendmail

    Hi J - I've run Chicago a couple of times and it is a lot of fun. Be ready to run with 45,000 of your closest friends! The first 2-3 miles it is very crowded so take your time and go with the flow. You probably will not get into your pace until about mile 2. The course is flat and it is a lot of fun to run through the different neighborhoods (Boys Town with guys dressed as cheerleaders, Little Mexico with fun music, Little Italy where someone is always cooking smells great, Pilsen the old Czech area and China Town which I love). The race has over a million spectators! Bring a throw away sweatshirt and gloves because hopefully it is cold at the start and throw it away before you cross the start line. They pick up all the clothes and donate to the homeless. If it is warm, the race can be very challenging; above all enjoy the surroundings and atmosphere. Have Fun!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Andrew W.
    Andrew W. Sendmail

    Awesome! I just registered for Chicago too. It will be my 3rd marathon and I can't wait. I hear Chicago has amazing crowd support. Even if the support is simply on par with my other marathons, I am sure it'll be great!

    Good luck with your training. FR sent

    posted 4 months ago

  • Frank A.
    Frank A. Sendmail

    I will also be running my first marathon in Chicago this October and I'm excited! I am also training for my first half marathon in late April, so I guess that will be my long run/transition into marathon training :-)

    FR sent.

    posted 4 months ago

  • John L.
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    You are going to have a blast doing Chicago. I ran three Chicago's and found it was a good choice to kick-off competing in Marathons. The course is flat and the spectator turnout is amazing. You will be hooked after this one.

    posted 4 months ago

  • Tangie W.
    Tangie W. Sendmail

    I am registered also and this will be my first marathon as well!!!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Morey B.
    Morey B. Sendmail

    Congrats to all. It just sold out (after only 6 days, last year it took a month).

    posted 4 months ago

  • Patrick T.
    Patrick T. Sendmail

    Chicago 2011 was my first! It is a great race and you will have a blast! Best of luck to you throughout your training

    posted 4 months ago

  • Julie M.
    Julie M. Sendmail

    I am running my first marathon in Chicago, too! I am excited and nervous! I haven't decided on the training plan I will use, but it seems like a lot of people use the Higdon. I've ton several 1/2s, run about 20 miles a week now, but think this is the year to try the full! Don't forget to watch the documentary, Spirit of the Marathon, which chronicles several people preparing for Chicago - from first-timers to elite runners. Really fascinating and inspirational.

    Good luck, and stay in touch!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Travis F.
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    I'm a first-timer signed up for Chicago, as well. I've modified Uncle Hal's plan a bit, but on a similar path. Best of luck to you!

    posted 4 months ago

  • Steph N.
    Steph N. Sendmail

    Hello J,
    I just started Hal Higdon's Novice 1 program this past November, and will be running my first marathon in May. Would be happy to share the journey with you!

    posted 3 months ago

  • Arin W.
    Arin W. Sendmail

    I'm way late in responding, but I'm also running the Chicago Marathon this year, which will be my second. FR sent. (Anyone else can feel free to FR me too!) Good luck to all of us!

    posted about 1 month ago

  • Sarah
    Sarah Sendmail

    Congrats. You will love it. I have ran 2 marathons. The first was great, the second was 10 years later and 20 pounds heavier when I started training again. The end result was well in two words 'not good'. But I finished, I just call that one my perseverance medal. The first one is the easiest unless you have a certain time goal to meet. Otherwise run to finish and you will. Especially with the DM community supporting you. FR sent.

    posted 29 days ago

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