The Chicago Marathon

Last weekend, I ran the Chicago marathon. It was my first in Chicago, but my second marathon. I loved it. Well, actually while running, I hated it. But by the next day, I had decided I would run it again. Hopefully, I can get there again in 2009. I had a great trip to the city. I arrived early Friday morning and met my long lost friend, Jeanne, at Union Station. We got coffee and sat and talked for a while catching up, which was so nice. Then we walked all over the city and ended up at Potbelly's for lunch. It is a great sandwhich place. We went to the marathon expo, Trader Joe's and finally to the condo where we were staying. It was such a fun day without kids! So relaxing.

Saturday we headed downtown to meet my running friends at the Hilton. I met up with Krista and Dave and we went to the expo again. We walked around a bit and then went for a big pasta dinner. I had an excellent night of sleep the night before the race. The race itself was fantastic. So many spectators, so much to see. I loved running through all the neighborhoods of the city. I felt run down and tired while running. It was a hard run, and I was glad it was over eventually. Here are some photos from the weekend. Unfortunately, I don't really have any of me and Jeanne. : (

Me picking up the very important "packet."

Me and Krista at the expo on Saturday.

Me and Krista the morning of the race.

A photo of the runners.