Before race day, review the course map and get familiar with where the aid stations are (there are 20 in total). Knowing the course is your first step in conquering it. It’s all about reaching for your best performance on the given day.īefore you toe the starting line in Grant Park, keep these 10 things in mind.ġ2 Amazing Stats From Kosgei’s World Record Visualize the Course While it’s a huge accomplishment to run an improved time and achieve your goal, you can also “win” the race by running a strong marathon, even if it’s not your fastest. When you think about how often an elite runs a personal record, you’ll begin to appreciate just how special your own record is when it happens. If you’re aiming for a best time- or maybe even trying to qualify for Boston-it’s important to remember that there are many factors that must align in order to run a marathon best. → Sign up for Runner’s World+ to keep up with all of the latest marathon news 🏅 Most recently, Brigid Kosgei had perfect conditions in the 2019 race, and she ran a 2:14:04 win the race and to obliterate Paula Radcliffe’s world record. The Chicago Marathon is flat and fast-so fast, in fact, that it has been the host to five world-record times. This race will be particularly significant after the 2020 race was canceled because of COVID-19. More than 30,000 runners will hit the streets of Chicago on Sunday, October 10, aiming to hit goals and break barriers.
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