Chicago Marathon Banners

By , September 15, 2010 6:30 am

The Chicago Marathon banners went up a few weeks ago, but my walk down LaSalle Street this morning was the first chance I’ve had to see them.

Last year, seeing the banners as I walked to work brought on feelings of dissappointment and shame. I was supposed to be running the Kansas City Marathon on October 17th, 2009, but couldn’t because of a stress fracture. I was majorly bummed.

However, watching the Chicago Marthon last year was incredibly inspiring. I shortly got back in to training a week later, and signed up for the 2010 Chicago Marathon as soon as I could this February.

Now we’re less than a month away! While my training has been less than stellar, and I know I won’t be running the marathon I have in me (no chance, no way) I am still excited. Seeing the banners this year just ignites that excitement. 10-10-10 will be here before I know it…

What’s exciting/inspiring you today?

And another picture to share – the view out of my office this morning – the sun rising over Lake Michigan! Really beautiful – until the sun heats up my desk and I have to turn the shades on. Ha ha.

27 Responses to “Chicago Marathon Banners”

  1. Kandi says:

    Wow- you have an awesome view from your office. Jealous…

  2. bobbi says:

    The banners were one of the best parts of getting into the city last weekend – they really lit me up from the inside out. I was so excited to be able to SEE the city getting ready!

    (yes yes!! to the meetup Saturday! Are you doing packet pickup today or that morning?)

    • kilax says:

      I am picking up my packet today, probably around 5:30-5:45, are you?

      • bobbi says:

        I don’t think I can today – Jenna has a volleyball game, so I’m stuck showing up early…I’m still trying to formulate a logistical miracle in my head tho! I hate waiting til race day…

  3. teamarcia says:

    Haha did you see my post today? Your pics are way better than mine–I was hanging out the car window and driving–eek–ok I was at a red light at least!
    Love the view from your office!

  4. Erin says:

    Nice view! Better than mine of the side of the other building 🙂

    Also I really want to get some good photos of the marathon banners. I need to remember to bring my real camera with me one of these days. I can’t believe it’s less than a month away!

  5. The Linz says:

    YAY! I am so excited for you Kim! I can’t believe both of our marathons are merely a month away. EEEEK! I think seeing all the banners and all the hype would make me even more nervous but excited too!

  6. BostonRunner says:

    I love being a spectator at a marathon! It’s so inspriring!
    Can’t believe how close your marathon is, good luck with the rest of training!

  7. martymankins says:

    Awesome banners. And that last photo of the sunset is very cool.

  8. Kate says:

    I love these pictures you took. Our city is so beautiful.

  9. Megan says:

    10/10/10 coming up so quickly– I haven’t seen the banners yet either!

  10. Chicago! I wanna go back!

    Good luck on 10-10-10!!!

  11. Mica says:

    Yay! I feel excited for you, just looking at these pictures! The first time I really saw them was when I went to CHI for the half marathon. I wish I’d been in your position to see the city get ready for the race!

  12. I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait for the marathon to arrive and even though your training hasn’t been as great as you would prefer, I know you’ll still do well. No matter what your time, it’s still a huge accomplishment. 🙂

  13. Holly says:

    Okay, at a quick glance at first I thought the pic in your header was just one set of feet, inverted. I was REALLY impressed there for a minute. 🙂

    I am SO excited for you to run this marathon! I know how it is to train for something and not being able to do it. I’ve trained for 6 marathons, and have only run (ran?) 3 because of injury. But those ones you DO get to run – they make it all worth it! I am so happy for you and can’t wait until 10/10/10!

  14. Joanne says:

    I’m so excited for you. Forgot you were doing a marathon!
    I’m putting a quote in tomorrows post by Lasse Virn (one of the Flying Finns) about “Sisu”. Kim – you def. have Sisu! It’s a Finnish word and basically means you work really hard for something and won’t give up. Good luck on 10-10-10. What a great date!

  15. Paula says:

    Yay! All your hard work and it’s almost here! 🙂 Prgoress in myelf or the way I feel always motivates me. Love your view!!

  16. Susan says:

    I love marathon banners, and this gets me excited for Chicago since I’m not there to see them myself!! Thanks for sharing.

  17. Katie H says:

    How exciting! That is also the day of my first half-marathon. I think it is a lucky day to run 🙂

  18. Elizabeth says:

    I wasn’t planning to be in Chicago for marathon weekend, but I might have to change my mind. Just running the other morning and seeing the banners got me all excited, even if just to cheer everyone on!

  19. Adam says:

    1 Jealous of Chicago
    2. Jealous of your office view. Seriously!? The lake???? I’d pull up a cot and live out of my office.

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