09/17/2026
On October 7, 2012 I ran my first marathon.
I QUICKLY told people I would never do that again.
I ended up doing again… and again… and again… 🩵
This year will be my 13th Chicago Marathon .
I only missed in 2020 for the pandemic, and in 2021 because Boston was the next day.
I ran my first five Chicago Marathons for charity, raising $5000 US for thyroid cancer.
Now, because of my streak, I get automatic entry every year as a legacy finisher.
This year Chicago Marathon will be my 50th full marathon (specifically the 42.2K distance).
This year I get to take all my girls to watch.
October 12th can’t come soon enough!
I ❤️ you, Chicago Marathon
(Crossed my first start line to this song and 14 years later it still brings the chills.. 🩵 🎶)