October 29, 2024
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How to apply for the 2025 Chicago Marathon
Believe it or not, the application period has begun for entry into the 2025 Chicago Marathon. In its 47th year, the marathon will take place on Sunday
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July 28, 2024
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Twin Cities & Xenia Avenue Marathon
Chicago Athlete hit the road and headed to the Twin Cities for a weekend full of fitness and fun. These family friendly vacations are put together for
June 26, 2024
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2025 Chicago Marathon Qualifying Times Faster Than Boston
Chicago Marathon released their 2025 time qualifications today and they are fast, fast, fast. Five minutes faster than Boston Marathon qualifying time
May 13, 2024
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Naperville Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
On April 21st, approximately 2,000 runners gathered at the Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois to participate in
April 12, 2024
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Traveling to Boston? Packing made easy by Chicago Athlete
The Boston Marathon seemed to creep up this year! All of a sudden, I’m packing a bag to leave this weekend for this pinnacle event. The weather
March 17, 2024
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Des Moines, Iowa
Chicago Athlete was back on the road to kick off spring marathon season with a brand new trip to Des Moines, Iowa for the Des Moines St. Paddy’s
December 31, 2023
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No Days Off for 2024, a Tracksmith Collection
Happy New Year to our Chicago runners and beyond! There are just a few hours left of 2023 and as we get closer to the turn of another year, it’s
November 18, 2023
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Meet Runner and Opera Star, Lisette Oropesa
Lyric Opera of Chicago is currently running The Daughter of the Regiment (a French comedy), starring Lisette Oropesa as Marie, the leading role. There
October 15, 2023
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Monday Morning Mindset: So Your Race Did/Did Not Go As You Planned…
Congrats! You got to the starting line, that is a big deal. That is a big part of achieving your goal. Then the race itself, and the finish line… Ru
October 9, 2023
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Monday Morning Mindset: Success or Failure? Neither? Either?
When I was thinking about this installment of MMM, I was not quite sure where I wanted to begin. So I just started brainstorming. I knew “what” I
October 7, 2023
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Goodnight, Chicago Marathoners: a bedtime story
Goodnight shoes, goodnight socks; Goodnight race bib, goodnight alarm clocks. Goodnight gels, goodnight salt tab; Goodnight chews, goodnight hydration
October 5, 2023
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Tips to tackle the Chicago Marathon Expo
Today’s the day! The expo is open and ready for you to attend. You must attend the expo to pick up your packet. You will not be able to have a f