More marathon links  

1. This New York Times story corrects some of the inaccuracies I posted yesterday.

2. WBEZ has an interview with the race director.

3. Chicagoist suggests some changes. Personally I think limiting the field would be a big mistake; one of the best things about the Chicago Marathon is that it's big and open to beginners -- because the course is so flat and there's such a big crowd it's become the race of choice for qualifiers and newbies.

4. And David Schalliol over at Gapers Block directs us to the organizers' flickr group, where they are collecting shots that show the "will, spirit, and determination" of the runners. Too bad I didn't take my camera along.