The 10 Oldest U.S. Footraces
The first race in history was the Palio del Drappo Verde 10K in April 1208 held in Verona, Italy. The 6.2 mile race was...
Where I Train With Andrew Starykowicz
Boulder, San Diego, Tucson, Austin, Central Flor- ida: When triathletes think of ideal training locations, these are usually the first places that come to...
70 Illinois Turkey Trots to Choose from This Thanksgiving
Now that Halloween’s over and it's officially November, we can start our countdown to a runner’s favorite holiday – Thanksgiving! Not only do calories...
Tuesday Reviews-Day: Physiclo Resistance Pants
“A pair of pants that feels like you’re working out under water,” was the ad that I saw on Facebook one day. The brand...
10 Tips for Bank of America Chicago Marathon Spectators
“One-point-seven million spectators who go nuts for everyone all day long,” will line the city’s streets for this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon,...
Clif Bar Athlete of the Year Ryan Giuliano
Ryan Giuliano’s rise to become one of the area’s top amateur athletes is extraordinary. During his time as a student at Conant High School...
A Guide to the 2015 Transamerica Chicago Triathlon
Though hard to imagine now, the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon began in a rather humble fashion in 1983, with approximately 750 triathletes competing in the...
Toughest Area Races
Many runners think of the Windy City as a great place to PR. Flat and temperate, Chicago athletes often have to run faster or...
4 Chicago-Area Sprint Triathlons to Try This Summer
If you are a triathlete or a wanna-be triathlete, the Chicago area offers you a great deal of options for races. While the races...
What Your Ponytail Says About Your Form
If you are newer to the running community, it won’t take you long to realize that runners have their own seasons. Right now we...