Chicago Distance Classic - Course long?

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15 years ago 08/14/2008 8:11pm EDT

re: BJ, Wisconsin

For all those who don't think an accurately measured course is important, then join me for my Chicago Half Marathon. We'll call it Jon's Half Marathon.

What I provide for you is basic directions on how to get to the Lincoln Park. You can measure your own course along the lake, via a web based measurement service or your own GPS or pedometer, get refreshments along the way at the various water fountains or lakefront bars at North and Oak beaches, or raid the coolers of various picnickers.

Afterwards, a post race party and barbeque as long as you bring your own supplies.

And, it's all "free".

15 years ago 08/14/2008 8:34pm EDT

re: JonDCH

Trust me, next year that's exactly what I'm going to do. The CDC usually falls close to the pace run on the Phitzinger marathon program and I choose to run the CDC and and disappointed. Never again.

I'll race my training partners on the path from now on and use the markers on the path. They may be off a little but they don't clip me for $75.

15 years ago 08/14/2008 9:20pm EDT

re: JonDCH

I just measured the course the measurer posted with Google Earth, following the tangents a bit more closely than he did on his map. First try, no adjustments, 13.11 miles.

15 years ago 08/14/2008 9:42pm EDT

re: dukerdog

i have to say, kudos to the penguin for getting on here and explaining away. and jeers to those anonymous posters who said some pretty slanderous things. nobody should have to put up with that garbage, even if he did make a mistake or few transgressions. lighten up, accept the resolution and do what you have to do in the future.

15 years ago 08/14/2008 10:05pm EDT

re: im anonymous too

I'd say Bingham coming here was, from a PR perspective, foolish.

All he did was fan flames or resentment and help keep this thread alive.

Better if he communicated through his website and press releases, period.

In fact, he comes across as pretty much an amateur in this department and, given what happened to his race, it's an impression that can stick.

15 years ago 08/15/2008 8:49am EDT

re: dukerdog

We can all just show up with our laptops next year. Think how much fun that could be. You could even take the course into Second Life and put up additional aid stations and refreshment stands. You wouldn't have to wait in line for a porta potty. Wow.

15 years ago 08/22/2008 3:15pm EDT

Really, I don't know why people enter this race. It's NOT WORTH IT even with accurate measurement.

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