RE: Official 2016 BOA Chicago Marathon Live Discussion Thread

Here is an article on the pace we can expect in the races which we learned from todya's press conference:

http://www.letsrun.com/?p=128027

and and artilce on Americans Diego Estrada and Luke Puskedra from today's press conference:

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2016/10/luke-puskedra-diego-estrada-say-ready-sub-210-cards/

For those of you into conspiracy theorries, Dickson Chumba's arrival in Chicago was delayed because he couldn't get his visa.

https://citizentv.co.ke/sports/chicago-champion-chumba-unfazed-by-us-visa-hitch-144564/

Chumba: “I’m not sure why I was the one whose visa was delayed. I’m yet to meet with the people who are responsible. Whether it was intentional or not, I will not let anyone take the title from me easily. I came here with one purpose and that is to take the title and go home a champion, nothing less,”

In case you are living under a rock or hiding from Hurrican Matthew, the 2016 version of the Bank of America Chicago marathon is this Sunday at 8:30 am ET.

We've got great news. Everyone can watch the race live on LetsRun.com. TV and Streaming info is here:

http://www.letsrun.com/?p=127844

Our racee previews are out.

Men:

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2016/10/2016-bank-america-chicago-marathon-mens-preview-dickson-chumba-goes-repeat-americans-luke-puskedra-elkanah-kibet-diego-estrada-battle/

Women:

http://www.letsrun.com/news/2016/10/2016-bank-america-chicago-marathon-womens-preview-clash-kiplagats-florence-edna-square-off-streets-chicago/

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Watch live here:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/watch-the-2016-bank-of-america-chicago-marathon-live-nbc-393995131.html

Has anyone found a link that works overseas? I'm trying to watch from Malawi and it tells me that it's not available in my area.

Splits should show up here:

http://results.chicagomarathon.com/2016/?lang=EN_CAP&pid=leaderboard_mobile

Though it looks like they'll only be doing 5k splits and not miles

Women hit two miles in 10:15, with @aliphinetuliamu, @JordanHasay, @gwenjorgensen & Natosha Rogers in the top four #USARC

10 miler usatf

Chelanga and Bruce now lead a huge men's pack as the men pass the second mile #USARC

10 miler usatf

The lead group of four women, all running together now, pass three miles just under 16 minutes #USARC

10 milers usatf

SaraHall3 joined the lead women in the @usatf 10 mile champs! It's a pack of four just cruising past mile 4 along the parkway

Sara Hall has worked her way up into the lead pack, with Tuliamuk, Hasay and Jorgensen, while Rogers has dropped off pa

The weather seems to be about perfect!

Anyone excited besides me? I"ve got the local coverage streaming on my tablet and the NBCSN stream on my phone. Dual streams so I can figure out which one I like better.

Damn we forgot to make our official picks. Jon, want to do it now?

I wanted someone to talk to the guy who nearly beat Mo Farah at World Half.

The live stream is blocked internationally.

Live stream shows black screen for 2 seconds. Nice work.

Women's lead group passes through six miles in 32:02

Tuliamuk, Hasay and Jorgensen continue to lead with Hall a few meters back...the dynamics of this lead group are fascinating

rojo wrote:

Anyone excited besides me? I"ve got the local coverage streaming on my tablet and the NBCSN stream on my phone. Dual streams so I can figure out which one I like better.

Damn we forgot to make our official picks. Jon, want to do it now?

I wanted someone to talk to the guy who nearly beat Mo Farah at World Half.

I feel like it's boring, but I'm leaning towards going chalk -- Chumba and F. Kiplagat for repeats. But the Chumba visa issue worries me a little. Remember when Bekele got to Chicago late two years ago and struggled? The guy who almost beat Farah at World Half -- Abayneh Ayele -- is definitely one to watch. If I had to pick someone besides Chumba, it's probably him.

Who are you picking Rojo?

unseeded athlete has shot to the lead from the gun (bib 2742). None of the contenders are following him.....marathon

Anyone know how to watch in Canada?