2009 Honda Training Tips
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The 2009 Chicago Marathon Training tips kick-off the first weekend in June and will continue for 18 weeks.
Each week, check back for your tip of the week,with the NBC 5 Fitness Team joined by Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski and...
Marathon Training Tip No. 1
Set your eyes on the goal and start running!
2009 Training Tip No. 2
NBC 5's Fitness Team helps you find all the gear you need to get ready for the marathon.
2009 Training Tip No. 3
The NBC 5 Fitness Team helps explain how to practice what you eat and drink before the marathon.
2009 Training Tip No. 4
Though some aches and pains are normal and to be expected, you do need to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
2009 Training Tip No. 5
Andrea Metcalf of the NBC fitness team and Erin Coomer from AthletiCo discuss how to tell the difference between some minor aches and pains and real physical problems.
2009 Training Tip No. 6
26.2 miles is a long way. A proper diet will help ensure you don't run out of gas before the finish line.
2009 Training Tip No. 7
Olympic Bronze Medalist Deana Kastor talks about the experience of running a marathon and about a runner's worst nightmare.
2009 Training Tip No. 8
Mother nature always likes to play around and the weather can affect your workouts and your training.
Run for PKD
Run for PKD is excited to be participating in our 2nd Bank of America Chicago Marathon! Meet one PKD team member, Joe Villanova.
MS Runner - Runners' Story
One woman's battle with MS has propelled her to lace up and run as many marathons as she can!
Melanoma Fund - Runners' Story
A family laces up to raise money for Melanoma research.
Lisa Jones - Runners' Story
From surviving breast cancer to running a marathon, one woman's incredible journey in fighting the deadly disease.
Kurt Fearnley - Runners' Story
Watch how a disability doesn't stop one racer from reaching his dreams!
2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Course Map
Take a digital tour of the 2008 Bank of America Chicago Marathon race course!
Bronzeville
Get an inside look at Bronzeville...on your way to the finish line!
Chinatown
Get an inside look at Chinatown...on your way to the finish line!
Lakeview
Get an inside look at Lakeview...on your way to the finish line!
Halfway Point
Get an inside look at what's going on around the halfway point of the Chicago Marathon...on your way to the finish line!
Old Town
Get an inside look at Old Town...on your way to the finish line!
Pilsen
Get an inside look at Pilsen...on your way to the finish line!
2008 Chicago Marathon - Men's Winner
Relive the exciting finish from the Men's 2008 Chicago Marathon.
2008 Chicago Marathon - Women's Winner
The exciting finish to the Women's 2008 Chicago Marathon!