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Here is a look at where everyone is running this weekend. We had 21 responses this week. Good luck to everyone and Run It Fast!

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Kenyan Dennis Kimetto won the 2013 Chicago Marathon on Sunday while setting a course record in the process of 2:03:45.

Kimetto was able to hold off fellow countryman Emannuel Mutai who finished on his heels in 2:03:52.

Third place went to Kenya’s Sammy Kitwara in 2:05:16.

First USA finisher was Dathan Ritzenhein in 2:09:45 (5th place overall).

2013 Chicago Marathon Top 10 Men

1. Dennis Kimetto (Kenya) – 2:03:45 (CR)
2. Emannuel Mutai (Kenya) – 2:03:52
3. Sammy Kitwara (Kenya) – 2:05:16
4. Micah Kogo (Kenya) – 2:06:56
5. Dathan Ritzenhein (USA) – 2:09:45
6. Ayele Abshero (Ethiopia) – 2:10:10
7. Hiroaki Sano (Japan) – 2:10:29
8. Moses Mosop (Kenya) – 2:11:19
9. Yoshinori Oda (Japan) – 2:11:29
10. Matt Tegankamp (USA) – 2:12:28

The female winner of the 2013 Chicago Marathon was Rita Jeptoo, from Kenya, who broke 2 hours 20 min in 2:19:57.

She finished nearly a minute ahead of countrywoman Jemima Sumgong Jelegat (2:20:48). Third place female went to Russia’s Maria Konovalova in 2:22:46.

First USA woman to cross the tape was Clara Santucci in 2:31:39.

2013 Chicago Marathon Top 10 Women

1. Rita Jeptoo (Kenya) – 2:19:57
2. Jemima Sumgong Jelegat (Kenya) – 2:20:48
3. Maria Konovalova (Russia) – 2:22:46
4. Aliaksandra Duliba (BLR) – 2:23:44
5. Atsede Baysa (Ethiopia) – 2:26:42
6. Ehitu Kiros Reda (Ethiopia) – 2:27:42
7. Yukiko Akaba (Japan) – 2:27:49
8. Abebech Afework (Ethiopia) – 2:28:38
9. Clara Santucci (USA) – 2:31:39
10. Melissa White (USA) – 2:32:37

Congrats to these elite finishers along with every single male and female who started and finished the Chicago Marathon today.

Lookup and view all 2013 Chicago Marathon Results HERE

Here is a look at where everyone is running this weekend. We had 19 responses this week. Good luck to everyone and Run It Fast!

To join Run It Fast – The Club then click HERE to read more details.

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Rock/Creek Stump Jump 50K that took place on October 5, 2013 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Brent Fuqua said about the race, ‘Hot, humid and overrun with yellow jackets!”

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[medal photo submitted by Brent Fuqua – follow him on Twitter @brent_fuqua]

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Mario Lemieux 6.6k Run that took place on October 6, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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[medal photo submitted by dan-O. – follow him on Twitter @telegramdan]

Run It Fast – Club on Strava Club Leaderboard from the week ending October 6, 2013

Here is a look at how Run It Fast – Club members stacked up against each other on our Strava club page:

Total Distance:
1. David Pharr – 42.5
2. Jenny Wood – 37.8
3. Trisha Aldrich Leonard – 33.0

Total Running Time:
1. David Pharr – 6h43min
2. Jenny Wood – 6hr15min
3. Trisha Leonard – 5hr31min

Fastest Pace
1. Natalie Torres – 8:23
2. Al Edwards – 8:25
3. Alex Barrientos – 8:36

Longest Run
1. Jenny Wood – 26.5 mi
2. David Pharr – 26.1 mi
3. Natalie Torres – 20.3 mi

Most Elevation Gain:
1. Joshua Holmes – 3,809 ft
2. Al Edwards – 1,609 ft
3. Wade Anderson – 1,291 ft

If you are a Run It Fast – Club member then join our club on Strava (free) and see where you compare week to week: http://www.strava.com/clubs/run-it-fast-the-club

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The Boston Red Sox paid tribute to the tragic victims of the Boston Marathon bombing today before their ALDS Playoff game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The outfield grass was cut in centerfield to a giant circle with a massive ‘B’ with ‘Strong’ underneath it.

‘Boston Strong’ became the theme in the days after the attacks to raise money and hope for those that were injured, killed, hurt in the attack and their families.

Jeff Buckley’s ‘Hallelujah’ played over the PA system to the crowd as a moment of silence was held for all those that lost life or were injured during the bombing attack that took place back in April.

It was a beautiful and touching tribute that reminded us of how sports can be used to heal and bring us together as a collective group when tragedy happens or the world gets turned upside down.

Well done, Boston!

#BOSTONSTRONG

[image via @BoogSciambi]

Here is a look at where everyone is running this weekend. We had 19 responses this week. Good luck to everyone and Run It Fast!

To join Run It Fast – The Club then click HERE to read more details.

Here is the finisher’s medal from the Katy (Texas) 10 Miler that took place on September 29, 2013 in Katy, Texas.

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[medal photo submitted by RIF #48 Stephen Griffin. – follow him on Twitter @stepheng73. Another photo of this medal was also submitted by Naomi Pipes. Follow her on Twitter @NaomiPipes.]