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Larry Eder
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This is Coffee with Larry, the nearly daily podcast for RunBlogRun. We talk athletics on a global scale and share behind-the-scenes stories, with reporting from some of our finest sports writers and keen observers.
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Special Registration LINK for the 2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, open NOW until 2 PM Central on October 29, 2026! The 2027 date is October 10, 2027!
2027 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Our topics today:
1. The momentous rise of Vinny Mauri
2. Clayton Young, Charles Hicks and Vinny Mauri
3. The tough Emma Grace Hurley
4. Third time is a charm for Amos Kipruto
5. History made by Hawi Feysa, Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei
Hawi Feysa wins her second Bank of America Chicago title, photo by Bank of America /Chicago Marathon
6. The disaster that was Jacob Kiplimo’s race.www
7. 58,000 runners in the Windy City
8. NIKE owned Chicago; Adidas won the elite races
9. TV was well-meaning but not up to standards
10. Dubai Marathon is January 17, 2027; register at www.dubaimarathon.org.
11. Brooks XC Regionals are fast approaching; register at www.brooksrunning.com.
12. RAK Half Marathon is January 30, 2027; register at www.RAKHalfMarathon.com .
13. The NIKE Cross regionals are open for registration; register here: NIKE Cross Regionals!
See you tomorrow!