Marathon whisperer shares advice for first time marathoners

CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the city prepares for the 2019 Chicago Marathon, one experienced runner is offering up advice for first timers.

Denise Sauriol considers herself a "marathon whisperer." She joined ABC7 Chicago in the studio to share some pointers she has when it comes to running a marathon.

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Sauriol has run 115 marathons and just wrote a book called, "Me, You and 26.2" about how to make it through the entire course.

This year's Chicago Marathon will be Sauriol's 25th. She left corporate America to become a running coach after a devastating accident.

She said she loves helping first time marathoners reach their goals.

To check out her book, visit RunForChange.com.