RUNNING THE CHICAGO MARATHON AS A *NOT FAST* RUNNER

[@WilmaBierholen]

I don't know why this video made me so emotional. I'm totally new to running and sometimes during my run I feel so bored but I am also so motivated to do an official run. And my dream goal is to run a marathon. I love this video so much. I am German and Germans are often very serious and I loved the kindness of all the people in your Video. the supporters and the runners. I don't know if Germans are as kind as Americans in this kind of context, hyping everyone up even if they are not fast, especially the "slowe" runners - because in the end it just matters that you did it! Today on my run I passed two younger boys and I can swear they laughed about me, but who ran?? I did. I did it and they didn't and I didn't care that they laughed because I am overweight or slow or anything because I am moving my body and I am working towards my goals!

[@ronbinion1]

I ran Chicago just 3 weeks ago, my 12th...but let me tell you, in this video, in the beginning, when she says, "then the reality of marathon morning hit" I just about started crying. That is no joke. On my way to find parking in in downtown Chicago with lane closures, I was so nervous and freaking out and thinking, "What the hell am I doing?" That is such a special, powerful, and highly conflicted feeling. The look on her face says it all. What a great video. She really captures the excitement and emotions.

[@frau_hansen]

Congratulations! I love to see that you have fun and just enjoy this experience. This is how a marathon can look like. Having fun, enjoying the struggle and meeting amazing people... Thanks! You are such an inspiration

[@rachelcurry759]

This was so fun to watch. I wish there was more of this. Us non elites need support too! Congratulations ❤

[@kofuzi]

great camera work Dan!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'm going to tell him you said this. He needs some positive reinforcement lol

[@danakinskyrocker]

I've told a lot of people that if they can run a half, and commit to a bit of training, they can get through the Chicago Marathon with the crowd energy driving them! Always a fantastic time

[@jenniferring6410]

I didn't see you but I was out there struggling running this one! This was my second Chicago, my fourth marathon and my worst time of all four. But I still LOVE this race! Love Chicago. Congratulations on an amazing finish!!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you! I loved Chicago. Do you think it was the humidity that made it your worst time? It made it hard for me!

[@kiernanodonnell3859]

I get so emotional (happy) watching you finish each race. You inspire me so much to train to run a marathon and make my day. You’re compassion and realness continue to crack me up daily and I’ll forever be grateful for the motivation you have given me to accomplish this goal of mine!! Congrats!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@gabriellebadowski4712]

Congratulations on your race, Erin! I ran Chicago this year, too, and it was my first marathon! The vibes and the people were impeccable - I enjoyed re-living the experience watching your video.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Congrats on your first marathon! Amazing accomplishment!

[@johnellis2992]

I ran the race and it was a great day. Your race video was the best because it captured the day perfectly. It was great to see Kelly. Keep up the good work.

[@usa0179]

Erin I have to thank you for sharing your experience with us. I have been wanting to run this marathon and always been afraid of signing up and failing. Watching your experience has been so inspiring that I got emotional and now have decided to run it next year. Thank you so much! CONGRATULATIONS! 🥳🥳

[@cathynewyork7918]

Be aware that the Chicago Marathon has a time limit of six and a half hours. The New York City Marathon has a time limit of eight and a half hours -- and Chicago closes its finish line after the time limit, but the New York City Marathon does NOT close its finish line until the last runner finishes, even when it's 11:00 p.m. So NYC is the best marathon for a slower runner. (I have done both, and I am a slow runner.)

[@jaynejoi]

This is incredible. You ran and talked 😊 good job 👏🏾 The energy at races really helps.

[@kennediemeyers4474]

I volunteered for the marathon and I was at around the 9 mile mark. It was so cool to see all the different people out there!

[@runningwithjane]

Congrats, Erin! So fun to watch this and I can't wait to be there next year!

[@HaleyNixt]

The editing on this video is impeccable.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Because I finally got someone to help me edit 😂

[@kellyjohnson6049]

HA! That was my friend and I yelling "TUNNEL VIBES!" at 22! You crushed it!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You guys were amazing! It really cheered me up, so thank you!

[@lisagurley6848]

Congratulations. I hope I can run a whole marathon soon. I signed up for a half in May 2023. Thank you for inspiring me to try something out of my comfort zone.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You will! I'm excited for you to finish that half! It'll give you a preview of the marathon distance and discomforts

[@Stacey98761]

Congrats. And wow!!

[@runningbuddy4104]

Congratulations! Great job!

[@loriedurousseau8934]

I am a slow runner, everything I watch people say long runs are their slow pace at 9 min. miles. My fast run is 11 min. miles. How long did it take you to finish the full marathon?

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

It was around 5:51 with the walking at the end

[@davidg9120]

This is me too. I can get under 10 for 2 to 3 miles but at half marathon I’m at 12 min pace

[@meghancoonce1330]

Yay I have been waiting for this video! Congrats!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you!

[@camillemorhun2338]

I’ve been waiting for this one!!!! Turn it up

[@teresaa5785]

Not me getting emotional during my lunch break watching this. Congratulations ♥️

[@debsmith1121]

Amazing, congratulations!!! You inspired me to start running this spring, and I’m working up to a 10k!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Awesome work! You're going to crush that 10k :)

[@dinicti]

Huge congrats, you came, you saw, and you conquered!

[@vacationmode6286]

The best video! Thanks totally how I feel after my races but they are just 5k😂

[@Second2LastPioneer]

Congratulations! 🤩

[@pugsondrugs5480]

Major respect to you! I guess I’m a mid-speed to fast runner (usually about a 8.5min mile), but I can’t get much more than 8 miles without feeling like dying. :)

[@janne2163]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐

[@ellena5897]

This made me tear up! Seeing the encouragement of the crowd and your whole vibe was everything! Congratulations!

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you!

[@iamsillycaitlin]

Congrats! Thanks for representing us average runners that go out to smash it and have a good time. I ran my first marathon this year in August and it took 5 hours and some change, and I was damn proud of myself, and it was an amazing experience. The marathon I ran was small and remote (pretty scenery but few spectators)-the energy of a big marathon like Chicago certainly looks like an experience!! Well done. ❤

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

You should be proud! Congratulations! I def recommend doing Chicago if you ever get a chance

[@hannahstarnes]

Chicago this year was my first marathon and this just gave me all the feels

[@angelagreet3226]

Mine too!! We DID IT! We are part of the 1% no matter how long it took!❤

[@joannemarkov]

Please tell me that the Team Struggle Run hoodie will eventually (again?) be available for purchase?

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

yes most likely doing another print run in November!

[@joannemarkov]

Awesome!@@MrsSpaceCadet

[@FanboyCantina]

Nice job runner!

[@andreafletcher6046]

Well done 👏

[@HappyPotter24]

SO GOOD! Great work, that is incredible! I hope you're enjoying some well deserved rest. And is it even a video if Dan isn't bleeding? 😂

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you for noticing that haha! I wasn't even surprised he was just randomly bleeding from who knows what during the marathon

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

Well done Ladies! :)

[@JustBecause1178]

YASSSSS frick the winter blues bc you. did. that!!!!

[@AfrozaSharmin-x6j]

Congratulations!! What was your finishing time ? I’m planning on running but I’m a slow runner . Trying to see if I can finish it on time

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Good questions! Maybe 5hr 45min? I don't remember exact. I had to walk some of those last parts

[@normaking3004]

How am I just learning you have a KZbin Channel!!

[@latebloomerrunner]

Congratulations!!! SO proud of you!! I really enjoyed your video! Did you black out the last minute and a half? LOL

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

lol I don't know how that happened the video was supposed to end there

[@anitam3352]

Congrats. What was your finishing time?

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

5:51

[@JustBecause1178]

ERIN MY SISTER IS MISSIONARY OF CHARITIES IN CHICAGO!!! THAT WAS FOR SURE ONE OF HER SISTERS 😭😭🥹🫶🏻

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

❤️❤️❤️

[@hannahblesson8029]

THIS WAS ME I WAS THERE AND THIS WAS LITERALLY ME THE ENTIRE RACE

[@cruzleonelramos5274]

You are truly an inspiration to the rest of us that want to try. I was cheering you on throughout the video. Thank you for sharing 🎉

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Thank you! 🥰🥰🥰

[@davidfield6223]

And had drop out do injury s illness in 2021 and 22

[@joannenardoni17]

How did you train for that

[@nightwhispr7195]

Are the last 3 minutes of the video supposed to be black?

[@heidimelms62]

I am curious too! I feel like there is missing footage. I came to comments to see if it was just me and my internet connection or not. 😬 Video goes black at 10:23 for me.

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Sorry I' not sure what happened there! It was just supposed to end after I was walking in my socks. I don't know why there is additional blank screen time.

[@chch242]

4:56 flag of Slovakia, wow. My home country, that's why the video got recommended to me? :-)

[@naturesfriend812]

Love.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Lou M for the carb load win!

[@etilque]

Let me guess, Neon Bull is what you thought Kendrick was saying when he said, “be humble” 🤣🤣🤣

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

Yes lol

[@jeancater1388]

Woo!🎉❤

[@davidfield6223]

2019 was first one

[@maryellenjones7030]

So awesome to run into you at the expo…..I did find a sports bra 😂. Yay me! 🤣 Congratulations! 🎉🍾

[@MrsSpaceCadet]

I'm so glad you found one haha! That really cracked me up

[@meggrossman995]

Not funny. Not entertaining. There is training and preparation required before participating in a full marathon. Start with a shorter race. And try training ahead of time.