When I ran Chicago this year, I was wearing my running team's singlet that says "Essex" across the front. In the first couple miles, I noticed a few spectators yelling,"Go Essex!" when I ran by. I knew some teammates were out there, so I figured it was their families. Took me a while to realize it was just random strangers ... But every time it happened - especially when I made I contact with the person cheering - it felt great!