[New] CHICAGO MARATHON

from Downers Grove Magazine November 2022

[New] shop local GIFT GUIDE

Local runners hit their stride

Congratulations to these residents that completed the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 9. We are inspired by your achievements.

TERA O’MALLEY:

O’Malley ran the Chicago Marathon just 13 days after running the Berlin Marathon. Next up? The New York City Marathon in November. This was O’Malley’s ninth Chicago Marathon.

AMY GORAY: Goray finished her 13th marathon and was cheered on by her daughter Kate through the streets of Chicago.

KELLY PETRING: Petring completed the Chicago Marathon just two weeks after competing in the Ironman Chattanooga where she qualified for Ironman world championships in Kona, Hawaii in 2023.

ANGIE CROWSON AND BROOKE EDMONSON: Crowson and Edmonson have been running together for over eight years. Crowson has completed 34 marathons and Edmonson has competed in 13. According to Crowson, “training for a marathon is so much better when you have a friend.”

JENNIFER NORGAARD: Norgaard completed her second marathon, but is no stranger to the sport. She has been a competitive runner and/or coach since junior high. She completed her first marathon in 2000 and made it back again after training long distances with a running group.

Paul Zellner

AND MAGGIE NOON: This father daughter dynamic duo have been running together for years. Zellner completed his 31st marathon and Noon her 21st marathon.

Julie Lambiasi

Lambiasi celebrated her 20th marathon at the Chicago Marathon. According to Lambiasi, “the spectators and volunteers were wonderful for the entire 26.2 miles. The city views and neighborhoods are always welcoming and help the runners push through.”