Up next we're featuring two
#RADrabbits chicken_cookies_coffee and run4itfitness who will be lining up for the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and the Boston Marathon on Monday. 🙌
Edith's race mantra: "Just keep running."
Aaron's race mantra: "I just really love to run."
We asked Edith and Aaron their Boston/Chicago Marathon stories and what it means to be participating in BOTH races back-to-back. Here's what they had to say:
Edith: "I was supposed to run Boston for Casa Myrna (a domestic violence charity) in 2020, but that got cancelled. I support this charity because years ago I was in an abusive relationship and getting out was HARD. As for Chicago, I got in in the lottery before I had the opportunity for Boston and I just didn't want to give it up. I just love the idea of doing both because it is a really unique opportunity. And I love finding out what my body can do."
Aaron: "I ran Boston once. Decided to try again in 2018. Qualified for 2019, missed the cutoff. Ran a fa...