Hearing that the race was over was such a disheartening moment during my 2022 Chicago Marathon experience. Those runners who are truly at the back of the pack face challenges faster runners may not ever even consider. It takes a special kind of determination to keep going when you’re told to move to the sidewalk and when mileage markers, aid stations and most of the cheering crowd are gone. What can we as the running community do to make races less intimidating for slower runners? Please share your feedback with me by emailing [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @waddellrunninglady. I truly value your feedback. As always, thanks for listening!!