Sunday, October 10, 2010

Final Observations from This Sister - Chicago Marathon

The Chicago marathon is definitely a great experience. The fans were EVERYWHERE. Much unlike the first San Antonio Marathon I observed my brother run. The transit for fans was wonderful. Hop on the subway and be zipped to the next point. Everywhere I looked, there were fans providing encouragement for runners.

The media were treated VERY well. I could get into just about anywhere. The media center at the Hilton hotel was first class. Internet connections, multiple monitors in which to view the race leaders, plenty of interviewing opportunities.

I'll leave with this one comment: The Chicago Marathon Rocks!
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San Antonio Runners Rule @ B2B 2010

San Antonio teams swept 4 of the top 5 places at this year's Beach to Bay Marathon Relay in Corpus. Two of those 4 SA teams were running for Fleet Feet San Antonio. Congratulations to those competitors: Fleet Feet Sports Mambas, Fleet Feet Juniors, Los Borrachos and GMTC.

Texas Independence Relay Results

The results are in for the 2010 running of the Texas Independence Relay, one of the coolest races to be found in Texas or elsewhere, for that matter. Congratulations to all the participants, to the numerous volunteers, and to race organizers Joy and Jay Hilscher.

Several San Antonio based teams ran the event. Kudos to Dr. Mitchell Finnie, a runner with Los Paisanos, the top finishing SA team. They covered the 203+ miles in 24 hours 53 minutes 30 seconds. The team from the Mid-Texas Symphony, which I led, finished in 29 hours 42 minutes 48 seconds.

Need a Lift?

I just ran across this inspiring blog and highly recommend it. It lifts my spirit to see so many people applying their passion and commitment to running to such great causes.