Prediction Day: Chicago Marathon might close today

If you were thinking about signing up for the 2011 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, you might want to hurry and sign up. Running Away Multisport predicted last week that the race would close today, March 2, and the Chicago Marathon organizers sent out an email with a notice that only 5,000 spots were left as of February 28. Make that 4,999 or less as I took one of them yesterday morning. Remember the 2011 race is Sunday, October 9, and you still have more than 200 days to train--220 to be exact. Plenty of time for anyone looking to run their first or their 14th marathon. Register now before it's too late.