In 1995, the Grateful Dead played their final show of the season at Soldier Field in Chicago. A week later, my friend Greg and I went to a Pearl Jam concert at Soldier Field with our girlfriends. We showed up early because…
Race Recap: 2015 Shamrock Shuffle 8K
I have to admit that I’ve always had mixed feelings about the Shamrock Shuffle. Chicago weather in March has always been hit or miss, and it was definitely an issue this year, but even when weather is good, the race organizers…
Race Memories: 2006 Chicago Marathon
I had done several 5Ks and even a couple half marathons in the past, but I remember realizing as soon as I got to Grant Park the morning of the 2006 Chicago Marathon that this was going to be a completely different experience…. and…