Lori Fitzgerald: Marathon Achievements and School Board Dreams | Uniting Community and Sports

Join us in this riveting episode of the Lake Forest Podcast as we sit down with Lori Fitzgerald, a celebrated marathon runner with multiple awards, including achievements at the Boston Marathon. Lori shares insights from her experiences, discussing her participation in the Abbott World Marathon Majors and the unique challenges of preparing for marathons in different countries. We also explore significant moments in marathon history, such as Kathrine Switzer's historic run and the Boston Marathon bombings. Additionally, Lori provides valuable running tips and reflects on the mental aspects of marathon running. Don’t miss Lori’s take on the possibility of Lake Forest hosting its own marathon event and her advice for spectators at major races. Tune in to hear Lori's compelling story and get inspired by her dedication and passion for running!

Key Moments:
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2:44 Lake Forest Podcast Disclaimer
4:15 Pete and Joe Discuss going to community discussion at Gorton House
4:56 is Lake Forest for Transparency a 501c-3 or 4?
5:25 Marathon Runner Lori Fitzgerald joins the show
6:25 Lori was on Lets do better School Board Contested Election against Caucus Slate
10:34 Lori Fitzgerald show clip
12:00 Lori Marathon accomplishments
13:03 Patriots Day Boston
15:31 Abbot World Marathon Majors
18:58 How to prepare for marathon in different countries?
22:22 Shout Out To Lake Forest Boston Marathon Runners
23:00 Lake Forest Running Club
24:10 Outliers
24:45 Lori Fitzgerald Running Tips
29:19 Mental Aspect of running
31:07 Going to the bathroom in a marathon
31:51 Tokyo
34:22 Anniversary Boston Female Runner First time ever A Boston Marathon official tried to hustle Kathrine Switzer, No. 261, off the course during the race in 1967.Credit...Paul Connell/The Boston Globe, via Getty Images
36:10 Boston Marathon bombings
38:26 Transgender Runners? Non Binary Runners?
42:00 Being a spectator at Chicago Marathon advice
43:40 Should Lake Forest have a marathon?