Goodnight shoes, goodnight socks;
Goodnight race bib, goodnight alarm clocks.

Goodnight gels, goodnight salt tab;
Goodnight chews, goodnight hydration lab.

Goodnight aid stations, goodnight race staff;
Goodnight volunteers, goodnight elevation graph. (Of which there is none, I just needed a rhyme.)

Goodnight first responders, goodnight to the L,
Goodnight orange barricades, goodnight PR bell.

Goodnight friends and family, goodnight Chicago sports,
Goodnight porta-potties, goodnight Lake Michigan ports.

Goodnight Grant Park, goodnight charity row,
Goodnight State Street, goodnight race expo.

Goodnight north side, goodnight south side;
Goodnight suburbs, goodnight a park called Hyde.

Goodnight blue line, we will see you soon;
Goodnight marathoners, goodnight moon.

About the Author

Mandi has been running for over 25 years and has participated in the Chicago, Detroit, and Boston Marathons. Mandi regularly competes in regional events and enjoys being a part of several running groups including CARA and the Badgerland Striders. She is a co-host on the Ten Junk Miles podcast and looks forward to hosting the Chicago Athlete Podcast. An RRCA certified coach and Les Mills certified instructor, Mandi is also a coach with Chicago Athlete Coaching. Mandi is a local government attorney by weekday and race warrior by weekend.
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