"I’m trying to figure out how to live with stage IV cancer. How do I live and enjoy my life and enjoy these moments while also knowing I had to fly home the next day to go to chemo?"

From the press conference and the New Balance live show to the 5K, the marathon finish line, and all the moments in between, this is my recap from the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

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In this episode:

Friday: the press conference, the big feelings, and the New Balance live show (1:30)
Saturday: the Abbott Chicago 5K, the ABC interview, the game show, and the time with friends (21:50)
Sunday: the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon! (36:45)
Monday: the final run and the trip home (1:01:40)
Final thoughts (1:06:40)

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