190 | Chicago Marathon Recap | Six Star Erika

Happy Friday!!! In this episode, Six Star Erika discuss her experiences during the Chicago Marathon weekend with Eric and Allie G. Including the excitement of the expo, the Peloton shakeout run, and the race day itself. Erika shares her journey, from arriving in Chicago to running the marathon and the challenges she faced along the way. The conversation also touches on the community aspect of running, the importance of support, and reflections on the race medal.Chapters02:49 Chicago Marathon Weekend Overview05:41 Arrival and Expo Experience08:45 Peloton Shakeout Run11:46 Networking and Meeting Friends14:46 Pre-Race Activities and Reflections17:40 Race Day Preparations and Anticipations23:11 The Build-Up to Race Day29:22 Race Day Excitement and Preparation32:17 The Marathon Experience37:43 Post-Race Reflections and Medal TalkTakeawaysErika had a spontaneous trip to Chicago for the marathon.The expo was overwhelming with many people and activities.Peloton's shakeout run was a highlight of the weekend.Erika ran a 5K as part of her pre-race activities.The Chicago Marathon had fantastic crowd support.Erika achieved a personal best marathon time of 3:56:54.The fast pass for private toilets was worth the investment.The medal for the Chicago Marathon was smaller than expected.Community support during races is invaluable.Erika logged a total of 62 miles over the weekend.My Race Tatt's - Check out My Race Tatts and support the pod when you buy your next set by using our My Race Tatt's Link.Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at [email protected]'t Fear The Code Brown and Don't Forget To Stretch!