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Homeless Runners To Compete In Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (CBS) – On Sunday, 45,000 runners will pound the pavement in the Chicago Marathon. As CBS 2’s Megan Mawicke reports, crossing the finish line after 26.2 grueling miles will a be life changing...
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Runners Describe Confusion In Wake Of Boston Marathon Explosions
CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicagoans and others from the Midwest who were in Boston for Monday’s marathon began arriving home on Tuesday, a day after two bombs at the finish line killed three people and wounded...
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Mosop Looking For Another Win At Chicago Marathon; Security Ramped Up
CHICAGO (AP) — Moses Mosop not only hopes to be the fastest man in Sunday’s Chicago Marathon he wants to complete a comeback 26.2-mile run in record time. The 28-year-old Kenyan, the 2011 Chicago...
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Best Summer Half Marathons In Chicago
The benefits of running are numerous. Some do it purely for physical health, while some find it helps with mental health, too. Others simply find running fun, enjoying the rush that comes with the...
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Best Running And Hiking Trails In The Suburbs
Some runners have no problem lacing up their shoes and hitting the concrete, no matter where they are. Others, present company included, sometimes need some incentive. If you want to add a little...
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Best Chicago Marathon (Or Any Marathon) Advice
The upcoming October 11th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is NOT to be trifled with, and you need to be prepared. First held in 1977 as the Mayor Daley Marathon, and draws many professional runners...
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Thousands Of Chicago Marathon Runners Are Raising Millions For Charity
Marathon Will Raise Millions For Charity WBBM 780/105.9FMplaypause (CBS) — Next weekend’s Chicago Marathon will draw runners from 100 different countries and all 50 states. For some, the race is about...
View ArticleCity Of Chicago, Runners Prepare For Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (CBS) — Chicago is not taking any chances for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Crews removed trash cans in the Loop two days before 40,000 runners flood the streets. Security is definitely top...
View ArticleIt’s Not Too Late To Guarantee A Spot In The 2018 Chicago Marathon
CHICAGO (CBS) — Time is running out if you want to get a guaranteed slot in next year’s Chicago Marathon. Thursday, Nov. 30 is the deadline to apply for a slot in the 2018 Chicago Marathon. Runners who...
View ArticleRain Doesn’t Damped Saturday’s 5K Before The Big Marathon
CHICAGO (CBS) — Organizers of Sunday’s Chicago Marathon are preparing for lots of runners and spectators to make their way through downtown Chicago and the city’s neighborhoods. CBS 2’s Lauren Victory...
View ArticleOrganizers Say Security Is In Place For The Big Race
CHICAGO (CBS) —The start of the Chicago Marathon is just hours away. Runners from every state and more than 100 countries will take part and security is top of mind. CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross has the story...
View ArticleGumboFit Focused On Diversity In The Running Community
CHICAGO (CBS) — While runners all over Chicago get ready for the marathon this weekend, one fitness group is focused on something else. They’re training, just like everyone else, but their focus is on...
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