Thousands of runners weaved through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday.
Christian PiekosAt least 8,000 people ran 13.1 miles through downtown Chicago for the LifeTime Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday at Maggie Daley Park.Thousands of runners lined up across the starting line on a picture-perfect Sunday morning for the LifeTime Chicago Spring Half Marathon and 10K.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch
"It was super humid, so I immediately knew I had to go at a slower time than I normally would be. But it was really fun," Daniels said.Crowds of supporters lined Columbus Drive to provide the ultimate race hype as athletes made their way towards the Lakefront Trail. Family, friends and total strangers held creative signs to keep the runners motivated as they pounded the pavement while some four-legged supporters just wanted a nap.
Tony Cruz and his wife, Diana Sarmiento-Cruz, traveled all the way from Miami to cheer on their daughter. "She's been working really hard to get ready for this event, and now, seeing her this morning takes it all to another level," Cruz said."I ran and I walked, so I basically did 5 miles a day. They say that helps the chemo move through your body," said Jennifer Christensen.She says she ran just about every day as she underwent chemotherapy, even running in different races during treatment.
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