Nov 2008
Chicago Banana Man
11/04/08 09:53 Filed in: Marathon
In a previous post I said that a guy wearing a banana costume finished the Chicago Marathon ahead of me - but it turns out not to be true! I know this because I heard it straight from the Banana Man himself. He saw my blog and emailed yesterday to inform me that in fact, I beat him (because, as he said, he ran out of potassium about half way). I don’t know why exactly, but I do feel better knowing that I can run faster and farther than a banana.
Banana Man, whose name is actually Ethan, was running to raise money for charity and he though it would be a little more fun to do it in a crazy costume. He was probably near fainting inside that banana skin with the heat and all, but I thank him because every time I saw him along the course I had a good chuckle.
Ethan/Banana Man has a website where he reminded me that this year’s Chicago Marathon runners raised over $12,000,000 for various charities. That's a lot of generosity! I would like to once again thank all of my supporters who not only encouraged me during training but also opened their wallets and made donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of my efforts (and in honor of my grandmother). You are very much appreciated!
Here are a few more marathon pics - This one was taken at about mile 21 where it was starting to get hot. I guess I’m smiling because there were so many cheering crowds to greet us as we rounded the corner into Chinatown.
Banana Man, whose name is actually Ethan, was running to raise money for charity and he though it would be a little more fun to do it in a crazy costume. He was probably near fainting inside that banana skin with the heat and all, but I thank him because every time I saw him along the course I had a good chuckle.
Ethan/Banana Man has a website where he reminded me that this year’s Chicago Marathon runners raised over $12,000,000 for various charities. That's a lot of generosity! I would like to once again thank all of my supporters who not only encouraged me during training but also opened their wallets and made donations to the Alzheimer’s Association in honor of my efforts (and in honor of my grandmother). You are very much appreciated!
Here are a few more marathon pics - This one was taken at about mile 21 where it was starting to get hot. I guess I’m smiling because there were so many cheering crowds to greet us as we rounded the corner into Chinatown.
At the finish we’re all smiling because we have shiny medals, we’re done running... and they’re handing out free beer - this IS Chicago, after all!
