Ginchy, who's a local and hopefully will be joining us for the festivities, brought up a very good point.....this race books way early since it's so huge so we really need to pick a hotel or hotels and book rooms now if we're even tentatively thinking of going so we don't end up shut out.
Here's the list of hotels from the website, as you can see, they aren't cheap. Chicago is wonderful but pricey......anyone who's already booked in, where are you staying?
If we're going to do the traditional get together for pasta dinner the night before the race, we should probably book a reservation somewhere for that too, for the same reason. Locals, any suggestions for good eateries? Some of us will have kids with us, so preferably kid-friendly ones!
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I just called the Essex Inn and so far they still have rooms available. They're right across the street from Grant Park on Michigan Avenue, very close to the start/finish. Make sure if you book there to ask for the marathon rate, which appears to be one of the cheapest that close to town.
Anyone local know anything about this hotel? We have until Sept. 24 at 3PM to cancel so it might be useful to book now if you're even thinking about going!
They also have an airport shuttle available from O'Hare and Midway for those of you who might be flying in: Airport Express 888-247-8261
I'm still toying between fly and drive but I am booked at the Essex arriving Friday, departing Monday. Anyone else?
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This year we are staying close to the Magnificent Mile so my MIL can shop.
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Where's G-dawg.. he's the train guru, no?
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So sayeth the former meeting planner and current Posse Social Director ;)
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A) My people will get in touch with your people. We'll talk.
B) Yes, dear.
Sometime before the week is done, I will. Give a yell if I'm slow, though.
Regards,
Director of Infotainment for the re-named Chicago Marathon - the inaugural event of the Posse Marathon Series.
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(the working logo)
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Folks, stay tuned as the answers to today's burning questions appear:
1) can a marriage between two very powerful but star-crossed Riff Raff families (the Posse and the Mafia) really survive their cultural differences and create an entirely new Riff Raff dynasty which will withstand the test of time zones? 8)
2) will G-dawg be able to handle the pressure of training for his first marathon AND serving as logistical coordinator for this ever-so-important meeting of Riff Raff minds?
3) what the heck are brats REALLY made of, anyway? 8O
PS---in my world, "B" is always the preferable answer ;)
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OK. Travel info -
Commuter trains . Schedules for the various train lines (and there are quite a few) are at www.metrarail.com/schedule.html . Area maps of the downtown terminals and nearby attractions are at www.metrarail.Travel.travel/html (please note the 't' in the first 'travel' is capitalized).
Bus and 'el' trains: www.transitchicago.com . Maps of the system overall are at www.transitchicago.com/maps/systemmaps.html . Maps and schedules for specific "el" and bus lines are www.transitchicago.com/maps/rail/rail.html (for busses, replace the 'rail' in the above with 'bus'.
Both sites have plenty of links (including smoky - buh-dump), but the Metra site's are easier to deal with.
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1) can a marriage between two very powerful but star-crossed Riff Raff families (the Posse and the Mafia) really survive their cultural differences and create an entirely new Riff Raff dynasty which will withstand the test of time zones?Hmmmm. Capulets, Montagues. Hatfields, McCoys. Cain, Abel.
Oh heck, why not?
If you'd move to Wisconsin, you could be given the rites of passage that would let you find out.
Secret handshake available for a modest fee.
PS---in my world, "B" is always the preferable answer Yes, dear.
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I'm still hoping my parents come from Ohio and Dad volunteers to drive me in that morning. If not, a very early train/bus ride for me.
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