The Journey to the Millionth Finisher | Chicago Marathon 2023

🏃Running the Chicago Marathon for the sixth time and aiming to become the one millionth finisher.

🎖️Research shows I need to finish between 32,025th and 32,024th place to become the one millionth finisher.

🕑Aiming for a finishing time between 4:45 and 4:50, maintaining a pace of under 11 minutes per mile.

🎉The race atmosphere and support from fellow runners and spectators create an unforgettable experience.

💔Although I didn't become the one millionth finisher, the journey and memories made it all worth it.

How many times have you run the Chicago Marathon?

—This will be my sixth time running the Chicago Marathon.

How did you determine the pace you needed to maintain to become the one millionth finisher?

—Through research, I found that finishing between 32,025th and 32,024th place in previous years would likely secure the one millionth finisher title.

What was your target finishing time?

—My goal was to finish the race between 4:45 and 4:50, maintaining a pace of under 11 minutes per mile.

What was the race atmosphere like?

—The race atmosphere was incredible, with fellow runners and spectators providing amazing support and encouragement throughout.

Did you become the one millionth finisher?

—Unfortunately, I did not become the one millionth finisher. However, the journey and experiences made it a truly memorable race.

00:01Introduction to the goal of becoming the one millionth finisher of the Chicago Marathon.

00:34Explanation of the research conducted to determine the finishing position required.

01:25Setting a target finishing time and pace for the race.

06:18The halfway point of the race and the excitement of the crowd.

09:19The anticipation of becoming the one millionth finisher.

10:31Crossing the finish line and the emotions experienced.

10:56Realization that becoming the one millionth finisher was not achieved, but still finding fulfillment in the journey.

11:40Closing thoughts and reflection on the experience.