January 25, 2016
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Race Recap: F^3 Lake Half Marathon
I like “friendly” races. I like races that have a sense of community. Sometimes that comes from the town that is hosting the event and sometimes i
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January 18, 2016
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Local Lawyer to Run Seven Marathons in Seven Days on Seven Continents
Photo courtesy of Sarah Ames While Chicagoans gear up for another round of arctic temperatures, one local runner will pack her bags to head south, tho
January 12, 2016
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2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Application Period Opens March 8
Photo by Emily Stone CHICAGO – Today the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that runner applications will be accepted for the 2016 event
January 11, 2016
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Fleet Feet Collecting Bibs for Rehabbed Old Town Store
If you resolved to reduce clutter in your home in 2016, Fleet Feet may be able to help you out. The local running store is currently accepting race bi
January 4, 2016
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Chicago Athlete’s Top Stories in 2015
With a full year of racing, training and reporting behind us, Chicago Athlete looks back at our most-read stories of 2015. 10. Locals Shine at Chicago
December 18, 2015
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Mindfulness: Runners Gaining an Edge
What is mindfulness? The practice of mindfulness comes from Buddhist mediation. Years of research shows mindfulness therapy has numerous uses, includi
December 8, 2015
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Nike Launches Riverwalk Workouts
Though December has had relatively mild weather up to this point, Nike Chicago still wants to encourage athletes to spend time outdoors this month. Ni
December 4, 2015
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Holiday-Themed Races Begin This Weekend
With Thanksgiving behind us, holiday-themed races begin in earnest this weekend, with a variety of events taking place throughout the city and suburbs
December 1, 2015
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Subscription Box Brings Endurance Sports Products to Doorstep
New products, from gear to nutrition to skincare, pop up in the endurance sports market all the time. Though a change in formula or design could assis
November 25, 2015
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Stay Active this Thanksgiving with Local Races
Thanksgiving has become the most popular day of the year for road races, and the Chicago area calendar certainly shows that to be true. With more than
November 24, 2015
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Breathing and Athletic Performance
Athletes use a variety of tactics to improve their performance: increasing weekly mileage, incorporating strength training into training, cleaning up
November 19, 2015
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Two Races Announce Plans for Next Spring
The Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler and Chicago Quarter Marathon both announced plans for their 2016 races this week, with several changes coming to the