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The Chicago Marathon: done

by SkinnyRunner on October 7, 2012

 

3:18:16 finish

A mega thanks to

ProCompression and 26.2 Apparel

for dressing me and getting me to the finish fully clothed…

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Time to celebrate with mimosas and brunch….

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I know, how sweet is this outfit?!?! 

or not.

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Sandy (SillyRunner) October 7, 2012 at 1:47 pm

Congratulations! Can’t wait to read your race recap!

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Candy @ Candypolooza October 7, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Congrats Hot Thang!! You look fabulous Dah-ling!

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janae@hungryrunnergirl.com October 7, 2012 at 2:06 pm

YOU ARE AMAZING and I really do love that outfit:) Enjoy the day!

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Shannon October 7, 2012 at 2:16 pm

I ran Chicago today. My first marathon! An amazing experience for a girl born and breed in Chicago. Congrats on your race SR!

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SkinnyRunner October 7, 2012 at 3:44 pm

congrats to YOU, SHANNON, YOU MARATHONER, YOU!!

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Tempie @ The Texas Peach October 7, 2012 at 2:21 pm

Way to go! Love the post-race outfit! :)

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Brennan @ Yum Run October 7, 2012 at 2:28 pm

Gosh. Where do you shop? I need that outfit.

Congrats on the rock star finish time. You are too cool.

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Shannon October 7, 2012 at 2:28 pm

Awesome job! Love the outfit :)

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Kamaile October 7, 2012 at 2:28 pm

Congratulations. I came from Dallas to run Chicago. Great city and loved this race. Time to celebrate!

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Katherine @ Neon Blonde Runner October 7, 2012 at 2:35 pm

Girl, that’s a fabulous time, so proud of you!! Go open up some champagne, you totally deserve it :)

What a speedy way to start off your upcoming couple weeks of mayhem!

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Sarah Arsenault October 7, 2012 at 2:44 pm

Wow, in my wildest dreams I couldn’t imagine running that fast. Way to go! Looks like there was some beautiful weather for the race! Love the race outfit (and post race too). Looking forward to reading the recap.

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meghan October 7, 2012 at 2:47 pm

Congratulations! That’s fantastic. I can’t wait to read your recap!

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Brittany @Berries and Barbells October 7, 2012 at 2:52 pm

Congrats on the GREAT finish!!! I can’t wait to hear all about it.

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Leonor @FoodFaithFitness October 7, 2012 at 2:58 pm

Congrats on the race! Total fashion statement. At the end of a marathon, I don’t care what I look like. It’s usually compression sleeves and flip-flops.

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Jade October 7, 2012 at 3:00 pm

Way to go!

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Sandy October 7, 2012 at 3:07 pm

You are just incredible! How in the hell do you do it??? Hard work obviously but you are just so consistent! Nice work!!

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Noemi October 7, 2012 at 3:13 pm

Totally saw you cross the finish line on the Chicago Marathon live tv coverage this morning! Congrats on the race!

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Sarah October 7, 2012 at 3:23 pm

Yay yay yay! Nice work today! I look forward to reading your updates and you continue to inspire me everyday.

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Megan October 7, 2012 at 3:31 pm

I saw you and Pam! I was at mile 8. For me it was seeing a blog celebrity haha. You both looked great. I wasnt able to run due to injury but it was cool volunteering for a change and getting to see everyone pass by. Nice finish time too! Hope you’re enjoying the Chi city
Enjoying Chicago!

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SkinnyRunner October 7, 2012 at 3:43 pm

thanks megan! we both had a great time today!

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Megan October 7, 2012 at 3:33 pm

I saw you and Pam! I was at mile 8. For me it was like seeing a blog celebrity haha. You both looked great. Nice finish time too! Hope you’re enjoying the Chi city

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Kailin @ Logs and Thoughts October 7, 2012 at 3:35 pm

Congrats, girl! Sounds like perfect weather and a perfect result. Way to go!

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Kat October 7, 2012 at 3:43 pm

ROCK ON girlie! You’re so inspiring, I hope to hit 26.2 one day too!

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Kathy October 7, 2012 at 3:54 pm

You are too stinkin’ cute! Way to Run Girlie!!

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Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More October 7, 2012 at 4:14 pm

Super sweet with your red, hot pink and purple! Doesn’t clash at all…

Congrats on the run!

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Emily @ www.main-eats.com October 7, 2012 at 4:19 pm

YAHOO!!! Another one done-way to go! Can’t wait to hear your details!

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dana October 7, 2012 at 4:29 pm

Big congrats! What a perfect day in the greatest city on earth for a marathon! perfect weather if you ask me! i watched the whole race on tv while i was at crossfit this morning.
Serious KUDOS on your run. :-) Cheers to another great marathon in the books!

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Heather @ passthedressing October 7, 2012 at 4:54 pm

YAY! You beat what you going for right (low 3:20s)? Awesome!

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Lizzie October 7, 2012 at 4:59 pm

Congrats! Love the outfit!!

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Kristin October 7, 2012 at 5:20 pm

Congrats and well done!!! You are my hero!!!

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Kimberly October 7, 2012 at 5:26 pm

Awesome!! Especially love the sweats with the leather/pleather? jacket!! Aaaaand, my life goal is to own one of those silver blanket things. Life. Goal.

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NYC Fit Girl October 7, 2012 at 5:30 pm

I am excited to read your recap! awesome job!

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cami October 7, 2012 at 5:43 pm

Saw you hammer it home @ the final 100M stretch – JOB WELL DONE! Huge congrats and way to hang in there with the chiiiiiiiiilly Chicago October morning! CHEERS on rockin’ another one!!

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Christen October 7, 2012 at 5:51 pm

Great job! I ran Chicago in 2009 and it was so fantastic. My favorite race! The cheering crowds are just are incredible.

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Kristen @ The Balanced Bowl October 7, 2012 at 5:52 pm

Congratulations! That is just amazing. I love to read great accomplishments. Well done!

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Leslie Krueger October 7, 2012 at 5:54 pm

YAY! It was awesome seeing you right after mile 8 when I screamed “GO SKINNYRUNNER!” :) you and Pam looked so strong, congratulations!

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SkinnyRunner October 8, 2012 at 5:05 am

thanks for cheering!!

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lindsay October 7, 2012 at 6:43 pm

unreal! congrats. feel free to share that speed with me. k?

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Sarah B. October 7, 2012 at 7:18 pm

Congrats! Helluva time!!

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Ama_Runs October 7, 2012 at 7:55 pm

Congrats!! So what number marathon is this for you?

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SkinnyRunner October 8, 2012 at 5:05 am

it was 35.

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Beka @ rebecca roams October 7, 2012 at 8:28 pm

Congrats! I literally LOL’d when I saw your outfit.
I’m not sure if any one I know or read around the blogsphere had a bad race at Chi. Everyone had PR’s or badass times.

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Nicole October 7, 2012 at 9:54 pm

Congrats on Chicago! I ran my first half today and beat my goal time by 16 minutes!

Question: What’s your post-race recovery suggestions and traditions?

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Kristen L October 7, 2012 at 10:04 pm

Congratulations! Sounds like it was a great race!! Looking forward to reading your recap

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Sue October 7, 2012 at 10:29 pm

You nailed it SR!

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STUFT Mama October 7, 2012 at 10:47 pm

You are seriously amazing. Holy smokes. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your day! See you next weekend in SF!

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Nelly October 8, 2012 at 2:26 am

I actually love your race outfit. My fav is hot pink and black and you rocked it :)

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Kari @ Running Ricig October 8, 2012 at 5:27 am

Freaking amazing job! Also, the outfit is pretty awesome.

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Whitney October 8, 2012 at 6:09 am

Congratulations SR!! Makes me excited for my marathon in a couple months. Enjoy celebrating! :)

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Chels R. October 8, 2012 at 8:16 am

Congrats chica! You rocked that course!!

Oh and I was excited to see my girls Liza and Vi in that pic you posted…they are in my running group :-)

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Runs For Chocolate October 8, 2012 at 8:22 am

So impressive! Congratulations!

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Katie October 8, 2012 at 10:18 am

I saw you at mile 8.5 yesterday in Lakeview where I live! Congratulations on a great race!! Can’t wait to read your recap!!

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michelle kim October 8, 2012 at 10:19 am

3:18?? You crazy fast, woman! Awesome job :D

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bethany October 8, 2012 at 10:57 am

Congrats! Where did you get that leather jacket???

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SkinnyRunner October 8, 2012 at 11:12 am

its michael kors from nordstrom rack 2 years ago.

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Jessica@SweatismySanity October 8, 2012 at 11:34 am

Congrats SR. Another marathon under your belt and shiny medal for your chesticals. :) Nice time. Love the gettup too…super cute.

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Rache October 8, 2012 at 12:13 pm

aww mann… i’m in awe. Fast runner AND nonchalantly rocking sweat pants!! ;) can’t wait to read the recap :)

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Michelle October 8, 2012 at 8:22 pm

Wow. You are a rockstar! And you look like one too in those capris and tall socks! ; ) Amazing, amazing job!!

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Rain October 9, 2012 at 7:50 am

AWESOME time! Looks like fun! And that expo looks cool too! I have never been to that big of an expo.

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