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“Too Fat to Run”: Turning Doubt Into a Marathon and a One-Woman Show

Member Spotlight - Eileen Tull When someone expressed concern to Tull about being able to run the Chicago Marathon, she did not quit and instead created a one-woman show about it. Too Fat To Run by Eileen Tull shares a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable; the experience of chasing a big goal while navigating doubt, judgement, and the relationship we have with our bodies. We got a chance to speak to Eileen to learn more about the message behind her s

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Feb 245 min read

Delfino Calderon: Crossing the Finish Line of His First Marathon!

Delfino Calderon & Dominique Sabbs Member Spotlight - Delfino Calderon After surviving two heart attacks and finding inspiration from his daughter, Delfino Calderon made some life changes that began with running. What started as a path toward better health soon grew into passion, fueled by the support of the Marquette Park Run Crew . This year, Delfino completed his first marathon through CARA's allotted Entries for Equity for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. His journ

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Nov 4, 20254 min read