The bundled up, but loud parishioners of St. Gertrude Catholic Parish in Edgewater hyped up Father Michael Bradley on Saturday ahead of what will be his 21st Chicago Marathon.
"The spectators come from all over the world. It's a great feeling. It's a wonderful experience in Chicago," Bradley said.
After Sunday's race, Bradley, who is 70, will have endured 50 marathons, in addition to four ultramarathons. It's no surprise that Bradley's loving parish was on hand early Saturday morning to get him ready for Sunday's race. He is beloved in this North Side neighborhood, and on his wrist are a list of people he plans to pray for as he runs, including in honor of Bishop Kevin Birmingham, a former student of his who suddenly died this past week.Bradley is also running in support of St. Gertrude's Heart-To-Heart Ministries, which serves senior citizens in need across Edgewater, regardless of their religious beliefs.
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