Your Child’s First Large Race
A large kids’ race like the Lifetime Kids Tri Chicago offers a special type of experience. When compared to a small, local event, a...
Why You Need a Professional Bike Fit
You are not alone if your last professional bike-fit was several years ago. Time flies, and we normally go on with our life and...
Everyday Athlete: Bridget O’Brien, Muscular Dystrophy Association: Team Momentum
On Sunday, October 13, Bridget O’Brien will be running her ninth career marathon at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. She has been running...
Race Guards: The First-Aid Kit That Runs with You
Race Guards: They run alongside us and we don’t know they are there…until we need them.
I learned about Race Guards from Ten Junk Miles...
The Lakefront Trail Separation: Your Concerns are Being Heard
Back in December 2016, when Ken Griffin announced he would donate $12 million to the Chicago Park District to create two separate paths for...
August Clif Bar Athletes of the Month: Andrea Kruszka and Dhruvil Patel
Andrea Kruszka
Accomplishments:
Recovered from MS flare up and return to running
Win 2019 Soldier Field 10 Miler with time of 1:03:36
Placed seventh in...
How to Get Rid of Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common overuse/repetitive strain injury, like carpal tunnel syndrome or tennis elbow in your foot. It’s an inflammatory thickening and/or degeneration...
The Power of Women’s-Only Endurance Events
The women entered the pool deck quietly and sat on the bleachers. It was a cool, Saturday in April after a long, cold winter....
The Windrunners: Chicago’s Only All-Female Team Wins Races and Hearts of Young Athletes
Chicago and its suburbs are drenched in running-group options for local athletes. Nearly every town or running store has its own social group that...
Top 5 Strategies to Improve Your Bike Climbing
Many riders struggle on climbs. The challenge of going uphill on a bicycle is one of the toughest you’ll face as a cyclist. No...
