10/18/2025
18 week training block, hundreds of miles and 80 hours to get to my first marathon start line. It didn't go as I hoped but I finished, learned what to do differently...soaked up Chicago. It was an amazing city, incredible experience with more joy, energy and support from strangers than I could ever imagine. 54,000 runners, one million spectators. I am amazed that the charity runners raised over 30 million dollars, with the raising over 1.3 million for Alzheimers research and support.