"It was nice to be in Chicago and not feel like my life was imploding."

I'm just about recovered from the 2026 Chicago Marathon weekend, where I was in town as a part of the finish line announcing team and co-host of the Champions Reception. That means it's time to recap it all in exhaustive detail. In this solo episode, I'm covering everything I did, everywhere I went, and everyone I saw, from the parties and events to the 5K, the boat ride, and, of course, race day. 

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IN THIS EPISODE:

  • What life looked like heading into Chicago Marathon weekend this year, and my history with Chicago (1:15)
  • Friday: the flight, the Off the Rails live show, and the way-too-late night (15:10)
  • Saturday: the Abbott Chicago 5K, the breakfast date, the finish line rehearsal, the sushi walk to the Bean, and the best boat ride ever (31:10)
  • Sunday: the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (1:05:15)
  • Monday: the final run, and the trip home (1:34:00)

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