Back in business

Molly returns to the marathon with a debut at the 2023 Chicago marathon. Take a look at her last workout two days before the race, a taste of the press roundtable, check in antics, a race recap with data and a Corgi as well as the walk of shame with the Sadgirl Track Club the day after the marathon. Chicago was the culmination of 2 years of hard work by Molly and a big step towards preparing for the 2024 olympic trials. Things are looking up! She finished with a PB of 2:23:07 8th place overall and 2nd American. Special thanks to Sidekick for the support producing this video and for keeping Molly moving well, recovered and ready to race. Shot and edited by Matt Shapiro.

[@dougthurston4438]

I was managing the final aid station at mile 25.2. Most of the volunteers were a local high school cross country and track team. When I saw you coming, I announced it over the bullhorn as I saw how close you were to Emily and I knew you were having a good race. The teenagers were so excited to see you. You looked bouncy and happy and we were all very happy for you.

[@hcronos]

Molly just exudes charm. Team Molly FTW

[@camilarosa6351]

I am SO HAPPY for you, Molly!!!!! Huge congrats for the comeback!

[@nafialovo]

this comeback gives me life! ❤️‍🔥 Great job Molly and good luck with the trials build 🙌🏻

[@peachxblue]

I appreciate the round tables at the press round table event. And, YAY MOLLY!!! Great race, thanks for this inspiring video!!

[@emilyjensenius4289]

So so happy for you! Best of luck on your trials prep!

[@zacsakacsi]

Need all the content! Amazing work Molly! 🎉

[@ellena5897]

Molly’s comeback was more exciting than the men’s world record - great race Molly! 🎉🎉 so pumped for you 👌 we’re all your biggest fans

[@divyajindal85]

You are a wonderful person molly and a great athlete!

[@TheGnashers]

Let's go Molly!!! Ya crushed it. A hero for all sad girls/boys/people.

[@math_the_why_behind]

Excited to see you back! It was fun cheering you at Chicago! Congrats with the pr and Olympic standard!

[@dmagnin]

I am sooooo happy you are back:) I am a fellow runner, you have been a great inspiration to me for a long time.

[@vec875]

Congratulations on a terrific race and thank you for sharing your journey. Both on the roads and off.

[@MichaelMiller-wn4yf]

Great to see you healthy and happy! Good luck at the trials! Go Molly Go!!

[@jaiezee1263]

You are awesome Molly on all levels! The best of luck at Olympic Trials!

[@ritaotoole197]

Awesome run and awesome video .. congratulations Molly

[@erab6539]

Fantastic race! Can’t WAIT to see you crush at trials!

[@MietteGillette]

My god it was inspiring watching this. So excited for trials!

[@laurenss91]

Is there anyone cooler?! I don’t think so. I had to miss Chi as my first ever full marathon due to an injury back in the beginning of summer. Thanks for being a bright light, Molly!! Congrats! Cheering you on in your next Olympic journey 🎉😎😙

[@mylesgibbons2377]

Brilliant run and v uplifting, great positivity that would put a smile on ur face, I have dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 marathon Sunday week