Chicago Marathon 2007 Aid Station Fiasco

The thing is that this type of EVENTS charge you about $90 dlls or more per runner!!!

They do not organize them for FREE... they should provide WATER!!

you are the biggest pussy i know. your walking, you dont need water. bring your own damn water if your so worried about it. bitch

come on your walkin why do even need water on mile 6, i ran a half marathon in 1:48 and only drank water on mile 11....leave water to the actual runner

gross dont drink the pond water.
this is why you have to run faster and get to the station befor every one else.
keep it up.

Who's ready for 2008?

I agree - I ran injured, too but was running for charity and couldn't not compete. Many runners came with their own water supply but ran out early with no aid stations to replenish their bottles at, hence, the numerous people in the video walking off the course searching for hydration in public fountains.

That guy was full of shit and just looking to argue on the internet (along with most of these previous posts). Even elite marathoners take water every 2-4 miles.

Notice that everyone in this video is walking - I know everyone should have a right to participate, but clearly these people are not in shape to complete a marathon; walking at mile 6? It's a tough sport, set your goal as a 10K, or half. I completed the marathon with very little problems.