Exploring one of life's most valuable gifts
The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon took place last Sunday, October 11, 2026, with the city welcoming more than 55,000 runners. Nearly 2 million people lined the streets on that sunny, warm day to witness an event that brings together elite and amateur athletes for one shared experience. Marathons may focus... Continue Reading →
Early Saturday morning, I drove up to Milwaukee for the annual Strain for the Brain 5K. My husband Mark and I joined roughly 30 other people to run with Mr. G’s Team, which was formed in honor of Mark’s brother Rob, who we lost last July to melanoma of the brain. Seeing family, friends and... Continue Reading →
Fall’s arrival in Chicago is accompanied by many traditions. It’s a time to buy fresh apples from Michigan and watch the Chicago Cubs struggle to make the playoffs. One of my favorite fall traditions is cheering on the thousands of runners at the Chicago Marathon. This October marks the 46th running of the Chicago... Continue Reading →
