The 2026 Chicago Marathon delivered big performances, bold race strategies, brutal conditions, and a whole lot to unpack. Naturally, Ashley and Remin have thoughts.
We're breaking down the elite men's and women's races, from Clayton Young's ridiculously consistent pacing and Galen Rupp's record-breaking masters performance to Emma Grace Hurley's incredible marathon debut. Plus, we're talking about the runners who took big risks, the ones who paid for them, and what these performances could mean for the road to the 2028 Olympic Trials.
But first, can we talk about that broadcast? Because for a World Marathon Major, we have some questions. NBC, consider this our unsolicited consultation.
We also get into super shoes, treadmill training, fueling strategies, the impact of heat and humidity, and why one disappointing race doesn't erase months of hard work.
It's race-day analysis meets running-world gossip, with plenty of opinions nobody asked for.
**Big races. Bigger opinions. Is It Just Us?**
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