CINDY KUZMA

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He Almost Died Training for NYCM—Now, He’s Running His Third Major Marathon in Chicago

Jeff Kaplan couldn’t walk or talk after a driver hit him. Three years and three brain surgeries later, he’s rebuilt himself stronger. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 8, 2021March 28, 2024cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Galen Rupp Is Back in Chicago and Ready for Redemption

He clears the air about that scuffle with Eliud Kipchoge in Sapporo—and says the past six weeks have gone much better than his Olympic buildup. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 8, 2021January 2, 2022cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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This Breast Cancer Survivor Is Running the Chicago Marathon—and So Is Her Oncologist

Lindsay Hawker, who went through four surgeries and 15 months of chemo, is ready to tackle her second 26.2. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 7, 2021January 2, 2022cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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After a Spring of Injury and Illness, Keira D’Amato Returns to the Roads This Fall

She had to sit out the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in June, but now she’s back to race the Chicago Marathon. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 5, 2021January 2, 2022cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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This Mom Lost Her Son to Suicide; Now, She’s Running to Make a Difference

Dana Henderson logs miles to find her strength—and raises funds in support of suicide prevention as she prepares for the Chicago Marathon. Read the full story for Women’s Running.

September 27, 2021October 5, 2021cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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9 Inspiring Moments From the Chicago Marathon That Will Motivate You to Go 26.2

A 21-year-old shed half his bodyweight on his journey to better health, while an astrophysicist calculated her way to a PR. Read the full article (co-written with Andrew Dawson) for Runner’s World.

October 14, 2019November 3, 2019cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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In Chicago, a PR Day for American Men

With the help of cool weather, boisterous crowds, and a fast course, four U.S. men ran under 2:11 and six placed in the top 15. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 13, 2019November 3, 2019cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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For Rupp, a Long Road Back to Chicago

After major surgery and amidst controversy, the 2017 champion races for the first time in a year. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 11, 2019November 3, 2019cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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Keep Striding Forward: Pro Runner With Cerebral Palsy Makes Marathon Debut

With encouragement from world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and motivation from Metallica, Justin Gallegos is ready to take on Chicago. Read the full article for Runner’s World.

October 11, 2019November 3, 2019cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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By Car, By Train, or By Bike and Scooter: Three Ways to Spectate the Chicago Marathon

If you plan ahead, you can probably spot your runner in several places. Read the full article (with video) for Runner’s World.

October 3, 2019November 3, 2019cindy.kuzma@gmail.com
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