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ABOUT THIS SERIES

Running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is no easy feet. It takes lots of motivation, and that motivation can come in many forms. We asked runners why they choose to run the marathon and got a lot of inspiring responses. Here's a look at their running journeys.

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Camera by Ronald Zachara and Michael McGovern
Produced and edited by Ivonne Ramírez