Chicago Marathon 8 October 2017

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It's a long way off, I know. But I thought I would start the thread.

So far, these people are running or spectating (let me know if I missed anyone!):

Running: @cheshire , hannahb , scm1011 , hurricanedrunk , fuckyourcouch , skwcm80

Cheer squad: jordylee , moreace01 , keweenawlove , arch01  , clseale , chitownbelle , al320

[clseale]

I think some of those people are in the lottery and awaiting a confirmation. Also in the lottery are skwcm80 and fuckyourcouch!

[scm1011]

Yup, I'm in the lottery. I hope to join you ladies!!

[hurricanedrunk]

Also in the lottery! Keeping my fingers crossed

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Dec 1, 2016 8:36:34 GMT -5 clseale said:

I think some of those people are in the lottery and awaiting a confirmation. Also in the lottery are skwcm80 and fuckyourcouch !

OMG - I missed that! Yay!

[hannahb]

Just seeing this. Have nothing to add right now. That is all

[keweenawlove]

Can you add me to the cheer squad as a maybe? I'm only 1 1/2 hours north so I might be able to come down for the day.

[chitownbelle]

I guess I'll find out next week if I'm in or not. It's so crazy early this year! I'll either be giving birth, cheering, or walk/running?? DH said no way to running a 3rd trimester marathon, and I better damn well be at in a 3rd tri by then ;-) Will see what happens. If I can help it, I will be at that marathon in some shape or form, whether participating, volunteering or cheering. I hope the pricetag means awesome 40th anni swag

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Dec 6, 2016 11:18:54 GMT -5 chitownbelle said:

I guess I'll find out next week if I'm in or not. It's so crazy early this year! I'll either be giving birth, cheering, or walk/running?? DH said no way to running a 3rd trimester marathon, and I better damn well be at in a 3rd tri by then ;-) Will see what happens. If I can help it, I will be at that marathon in some shape or form, whether participating, volunteering or cheering. I hope the pricetag means awesome 40th anni swag

Good luck!! I'm in awe of anyone who can run whilst pregnant.

Yes - it is expensive, I just figured that US races were pricey. As a comparison, London Marathon cost me 35GBP (50USD) which is on the cheap side, actually.

[chitownbelle]

looked back and 2016 was $185. i dont remember paying that much, geez. inflation

[clseale]

Dec 6, 2016 14:51:51 GMT -5 chitownbelle said:

looked back and 2016 was $185. i dont remember paying that much, geez. inflation

I think it was only $150 when we ran it in 2013. It is now more expensive than Boston ($175).

[arch01]

So are we making this a GTG? Tickets from CLT are cheap to MDW on Southwest, I'd totally be up for that (barring any catastrophes in my work or personal life).

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arch01 , YES! Definitely. I'm coming and I will personally make sure there is a dinner/drinks/something that happens. At the very least, I will be there at the bar waiting with a drink. DO IT!

Are you supporting or running?

[arch01]

Dec 8, 2016 4:54:31 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

arch01 , YES! Definitely. I'm coming and I will personally make sure there is a dinner/drinks/something that happens. At the very least, I will be there at the bar waiting with a drink. DO IT!

Are you supporting or running?

Supporting. I don't do full marathons!

Chicago is always the weekend right around my birthday-I'll definitely be drinking

[hannahb]

Dec 7, 2016 20:43:23 GMT -5 arch01 said:

So are we making this a GTG? Tickets from CLT are cheap to MDW on Southwest, I'd totally be up for that (barring any catastrophes in my work or personal life).

Yes come! I'm pretty sure there will be 2 extra spots in the apartment I got for the weekend. And there is a 5k

[arch01]

Dec 8, 2016 10:17:51 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Dec 7, 2016 20:43:23 GMT -5 arch01 said:

So are we making this a GTG? Tickets from CLT are cheap to MDW on Southwest, I'd totally be up for that (barring any catastrophes in my work or personal life).

Yes come! I'm pretty sure there will be 2 extra spots in the apartment I got for the weekend. And there is a 5k

Ohhh I can do a 5k!! I am going to lay the groundwork this weekend.

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Yay!!! arch01, really looking forward to seeing you and celebrating your birthday!

[hannahb]

Dec 8, 2016 10:32:33 GMT -5 arch01 said:

Dec 8, 2016 10:17:51 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Yes come! I'm pretty sure there will be 2 extra spots in the apartment I got for the weekend. And there is a 5k

Ohhh I can do a 5k!! I am going to lay the groundwork this weekend.

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There is extra space. My girlfriends and I are doing another weekend trip elsewhere.
Also to those keeping up with this, there is space for one more. The beds are only double beds but super close to everything. With a kitchenette. It was the cheapest I could find so there may be rats but there's a fridge for booze...

[hannahb]

Dec 6, 2016 12:16:59 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Dec 6, 2016 11:18:54 GMT -5 chitownbelle said:

I guess I'll find out next week if I'm in or not. It's so crazy early this year! I'll either be giving birth, cheering, or walk/running?? DH said no way to running a 3rd trimester marathon, and I better damn well be at in a 3rd tri by then ;-) Will see what happens. If I can help it, I will be at that marathon in some shape or form, whether participating, volunteering or cheering. I hope the pricetag means awesome 40th anni swag

Good luck!! I'm in awe of anyone who can run whilst pregnant.

Yes - it is expensive, I just figured that US races were pricey. As a comparison, London Marathon cost me 35GBP (50USD) which is on the cheap side, actually.

$50! I'm coming to London next

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Dec 8, 2016 22:25:19 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Dec 6, 2016 12:16:59 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Good luck!! I'm in awe of anyone who can run whilst pregnant.

Yes - it is expensive, I just figured that US races were pricey. As a comparison, London Marathon cost me 35GBP (50USD) which is on the cheap side, actually.

$50! I'm coming to London next

Do it!!! The lottery is notoriously hard (some people enter 8 years in a row without getting in) but you'd qualify under good for age (GFA) based on your times I think! Plus, I would happily host you at mine!

[hannahb]

Dec 9, 2016 5:11:10 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Dec 8, 2016 22:25:19 GMT -5 hannahb said:

$50! I'm coming to London next

Do it!!! The lottery is notoriously hard (some people enter 8 years in a row without getting in) but you'd qualify under good for age (GFA) based on your times I think! Plus, I would happily host you at mine!

Ha! Just proposed this to DH and he said "you totally should"

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Dec 9, 2016 21:09:38 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Dec 9, 2016 5:11:10 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Do it!!! The lottery is notoriously hard (some people enter 8 years in a row without getting in) but you'd qualify under good for age (GFA) based on your times I think! Plus, I would happily host you at mine!

Ha! Just proposed this to DH and he said "you totally should"

He's right!! That would be amazing!

[clseale]

hannahb and @cheshire, GFA is only for residents of the U.K. Our only shot is the lottery or fundraising . There's actually also some travel/group tour thing that's tied to the race that I need to look into. Thanks for nothing, London!

Our Chicago lottery girls find out today!!

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Dec 13, 2016 6:52:30 GMT -5 clseale said:

hannahb and @cheshire , GFA is only for residents of the U.K. Our only shot is the lottery or fundraising . There's actually also some travel/group tour thing that's tied to the race that I need to look into. Thanks for nothing, London!

Our Chicago lottery girls find out today!!

Oh bollocks - that's London for you - this would never happen in the north!   
Waiiiitttt.. how about you use my address?? It's not like you have to show a driving license to pick up your race bib. I'm just saying! We could definitely get around that. I am sure you wouldn't have to use a UK marathon to get in.

[chitownbelle]

I'm in via lottery. I can start TTC again in a few weeks though, so I am hoping I have the need to defer!

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Dec 13, 2016 9:35:05 GMT -5 chitownbelle said:

I'm in via lottery. I can start TTC again in a few weeks though, so I am hoping I have the need to defer!

Brilliant news and fingers crossed you need to defer.

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Sooooo... I bought my flights! I can fly direct too and it's only 8.5 hours! I'm so excited to be coming back and seeing so many of you! This will be epic!!

[hannahb]

Dec 15, 2016 15:59:29 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Sooooo... I bought my flights! I can fly direct too and it's only 8.5 hours! I'm so excited to be coming back and seeing so many of you! This will be epic!!

When are you getting in and leaving? Which airport? Probably O'Hare. I'll start looking soon but will most likely be on southwest so in and out of midway

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Dec 15, 2016 21:24:13 GMT -5 hannahb said:

Dec 15, 2016 15:59:29 GMT -5 @cheshire said:

Sooooo... I bought my flights! I can fly direct too and it's only 8.5 hours! I'm so excited to be coming back and seeing so many of you! This will be epic!!

When are you getting in and leaving? Which airport? Probably O'Hare. I'll start looking soon but will most likely be on southwest so in and out of midway

Yep - O'Hare! I arrive 1455 on Friday, leaving Monday Monday 1920. Got a good deal on a business class seat so I can rest my crappy legs. Need to message you about something - will tap you a note on FB.

[arch01]

SO...Southwest has opened up booking for October. What are everyone's travel plans?!