1. Please protect all of us on the course, including spectators. I think we understand that this is a different feeling considering everything going on in the world; 2. Don't let me be a 💩 meme; 3. Keep me physically, mentally, and emotionally supported; 4. Allow the helpers to help me. I'm used to being that person that it is emotionally hard to process receiving it; 5. Please keep the course supplied because, as a back of the pack runner, it is always a legitimate fear of being forgotten or left with little resources. I do feel confident that I will be okay despite pace because this city held me down 5X over in the past. 6. If there's space, allow me to cross an actual finish line and a fresh medal waiting for me. I sign up for these things, knowing the risk of things not guaranteed to be available when you move slowly. I hate that some people think that people like me care solely about speed or street cred. I just love community; crossing finish lines and medals are incredible perks. 7. I want to have fun on this course. Allow it to fill me with joy as much as possible while remaining safe. I am sending love to all of my fellow runners. I wish us good rest and solid races. Feel free to track me: I'm Latoya Snell, and my number is N57185. I'll be moving unless I say otherwise, even if the tracker stops tracking me. I'll be the girl covered in turtles, wearing Slow AF Run Club gear. And for those who asked, my food/☕️ collections link is in the bio to help me recover post race. #chicagomarathon #chicagomarathon2025