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Chicago Marathon ‘07: Women through 15k; on pace for 2:30 finish

Posted October 7th, 2007 at 9:53 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage

Women hit 9 miles in 51:30. 5:45 for the 9th mile. They subsequently hit the 15k mark in 53:20.

If they keep this up they are on pace for a 2 hours and 30 minutes finish time. That would be the slowest women’s pace at the Chicago marathon since 1996.

Reports from the course say that both the women and the men are drinking far more water than usual.

The women’s lead pack still includes seven favorites, including Benita Johnson and Berhane Adere. In addition, Kate O’Neil, who is making her debut at the distance, is catching up to the lead pack. She had been about 150 feet back at the 10k point and has cut that in half.

The women continue to allow Alevtina Ivanova to stay int he lead and do all of work. This may prove crucial down the stretch.

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