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Chris D Fellowes

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Sharing my experience in major marathons.
Connecting with fellow runners. Shoe nerd.
🔜 NYC Half•London Marathon
5k•19m | 10k•40m | HM•1hr30 | M•3hr15

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Getting home from Chicago is not so fun. But adding the medal to my other achievements feels very nice. Each one of them has meaning, structured into a training plan to improve. Not just chasing medals for the sake of it. My 7th marathon and 3rd star in 4 years.
Something to be proud of.🙌 by @chrisdfollows

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RACE DEBRIEF: Chicago Marathon 2026 ⭐
Still in two minds about this result.
Finishing with an official time of 3:15 was a great PB and over three minutes quicker than my London Marathon earlier this year.
Training was super consistent with higher mileage, ticking all the boxes is something I’m proud of with this one.
I would definitely have been delighted with 3:15 at the start of my training block. However, as things progressed, I really felt I could be pushing closer to 3:10 which is what I programmed ahead of race day.
What I couldn’t control though, was record October temperatures for Chicago, and whilst the race started coolish around 16 degrees, it soon got over 21 degrees mid race and things started to get hard for me.
Seeing my pace drop off is not something I’m delighted about, and I would love to have been able to hold on for closer to 3:10, but I have to take the positives that I’m definitely moving in the right direction. Being able to comfortably sustain such a good pace for me in the first 30km was a great feeling, like everything just clicked. Could I have handled it better as the sun came out? I don’t know.
Not to mention the challenges I experienced with sleep on this transatlantic event, my body was all over the place.
Either way, it was a pleasure to run around such a great city, Chicago was marathon crazy for the whole weekend and everyone made you feel like a hero. I’d run it again in a heartbeat.
As always, thanks to the dynamic duo from @teameliterunning for pushing me harder and believing in me.
Focus turns to NYC Half and London Marathon in 2027.✌🏼 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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Really thought I had my race plan locked in, right until the blazing sun took over. Brutal finish in that heat. Well done to those that survived!🔥🙌
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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3 days ago

Not your average Medal Monday 🥇
Without a doubt Chicago is a city that has everything. Lucky to get amazing weather for a beach day to celebrate, plus a free donut was also nice.✌🏼
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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What a feeling that is. What a marathon that was.
Full debrief to come later. Chicago hit me hard today, but I came prepared.✌🏼
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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Feeling ready for whatever comes my way tomorrow.
Regardless of the finish time, it’s been one of my most consistent training blocks and I’m proud of the work I’ve put in for this through a scorching hot summer.
The aim is to shoot for a strong personal best, it might be a warm day so who knows if it’s possible. Either way I’ll make sure to enjoy every moment, soak up the incredible crowd and stick to my plan as best I can.
Sticking with the shoes and the vest that served me well in London this year. Can’t tell if I’m excited or nervous anymore.
Either way, let’s have it.
Thanks for all the support along the journey.🙌 taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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6 days ago

At this point I’ll buy a plastic shopping bag if it has Chicago written on it…#merch
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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Got to the marathon expo 10 minutes before it opened this morning. By the time I left it was MADNESS in there. But it was also a lot of fun. The Americans are all clearly bringing serious energy to this weekend. I am also a sucker for merchandise of any kind. I tried on a lot of shoes, might have bought some too. Good times are being had this weekend.✌🏼
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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7 days ago

Travel day done! That was long but not the worst. Epic hotel bed too. I love this city.
#chicagomarathon taken in Chicago, Illinois by @chrisdfollows

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8 days ago

Apparently I will do anything to try and make a marathon easier. This is what I’m taking before my race on Sunday, along with a delicious coffee of course.
The wonderful science of fruit and veg eh.
#chicagomarathon by @chrisdfollows

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9 days ago

No turning back now. They are packed and ready!
I know they will give me huge confidence on that start line.
What are other people running in this weekend???
#chicagomarathon by @chrisdfollows

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Good old-fashioned English running conditions. The perfect way to end my training block for the Chicago Marathon. I’ve clearly had it good for too long and this is what I needed before getting on that plane tomorrow!
Some lovely little intervals to keep me sharp for race day!
Can’t wait! by @chrisdfollows

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