June 17, 2016
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Olympic Day 2016 to Promote Fitness
On June 23, cities across the United States will celebrate Olympic Day 2016 with various activities. Commemorating the birth of the modern Olympic Gam
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June 17, 2016
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CWEC Announces Second Women’s Midwest Road Race Championship in Illinois
Chicago Women’s Elite Cycling is pleased to announce the second annual Women’s Midwest Road Race Championship (WMRRC), which will take place on S
June 16, 2016
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Hot Chocolate Series Bucks Running Trend With Continued Growth
RAM Racing’s popular Hot Chocolate Race Series announced the winning design of its online goodie bag poll today and projected that for the ninth yea
June 16, 2016
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Man to Run 15 Hours to Give Water to Children in Need
In honor of the longest day of the year, a man will run from sunrise to sunset to raise money for Team World Vision, a running organization that helps
June 16, 2016
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Chicago’s ‘Bike Friendly’ Plan Needs More Work
A new Chicago Tribune analysis found that despite the city’s recent efforts to become a more “bike-friendly” area, not all demograph
June 15, 2016
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Swallow Cliff Adds 168 Steps to Outdoor Fitness Stairs
The Cook County Forest Preserves site in Palos Park opened a new set of stone stairs on June 2 informally, the Chicago Tribune reported. The official
June 10, 2016
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Say ‘Yes’ To Global Wellness Day
With Global Running Day in our rearview and Chicago Bike Week currently rolling, it’s obvious that summer is a time to recognize the importance of h
June 10, 2016
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Race Participation Drops for Second Consecutive Year
The number of athletes competing in road races decreased for the second straight year, according to Running USA. From 1990 to 2013 was called the “r
June 9, 2016
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Five cyclists killed, 4 injured in Michigan crash
A group of bicyclists was hit head-on by a pickup truck Tuesday night in Michigan, and five were killed, the Chicago Tribune reported. Another bicycli
June 9, 2016
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Chicago Area Runners Association Introduces New Director of Training
It is with great excitement that the Chicago Area Runners Association announces its new Director of Training, Leah Bohr. Leah comes to CARA from DePau
June 9, 2016
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Gatorade Promotes Heat Safety & Education With Beat the Heat Program
To help keep athletes safe and performing at their best during the hot summer months, The Gatorade Company has partnered with several top professional
June 8, 2016
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‘Brake’ Out Your Bike for the 25th Annual Bike Week
The Active Transportation Alliance is hosting the 25th annual Chicago Bike Week, which kicks off Friday. With a commitment to celebrate being the “b