How do you go from job-hunting after college to a 2:05:54 marathon, run in Toledo, in one year? Vinny Mauri did it, and now he’s one of the most talked-about.... Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Vinny Mauri, a self-coached runner, finished 10th in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:06:45. Notably, he hadn't decided on his race shoes until days before the event.
Mauri considered two ASICS models, the Metaspeed Edge and the Metaspeed Ray. He wore the Edge in his previous marathon, finishing in 2:05:54. He signed with ASICS just 17 days before Chicago. Read more gear coverage.
Despite his last-minute decision, Mauri's performance showed he trusts his instincts. He relied on feel rather than pace groups during the race, achieving near-record pace until a hamstring issue in mile 22. Related: Adidas Shoes Dominate 2026 Chicago Marathon.
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What should runners know about Vinny Mauri's Last-Minute Chicago Marathon Shoe Decision?
Vinny Mauri decided his Chicago Marathon shoes just days before the race. Vinny Mauri, a self-coached runner, finished 10th in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:06:45. Notably, he hadn't decided on his race shoes until days before the event.
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Runner World published this brief on October 13, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 13, 2026.
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