August 20, 2023
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Wausau Marathon
Chicago Athlete hit the road and headed north this weekend to the town of Wausau, Wisconsin for the Wausau Marathon. Wausau is a city that is divided
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August 16, 2023
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Return to The Abbey
Chicago Athlete hit the road again to return to a fan favorite. We received so many messages about our visit to The Abbey Resort in Lake Geneva so we
August 15, 2023
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What to Put in a “Special Needs” bag for an Ironman
You’ve spent months training for race day – preparing your body for miles and miles of swimming, biking and running. You’ve survived your workou
August 13, 2023
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Race Recap: Madison Mini and 5K
On Saturday, August 12, I attended the Madison Mini half marathon and 5K. It was a huge event with over 2,000 runners taking to the streets of Madison
August 2, 2023
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Ten Junk Miles Badger Trail Races
This past weekend, I had an amazing time at the Badger Trail Races. The race weekend included a 100 mile, 100K, 50 mile, 50K, full marathon, and half
July 1, 2023
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Four Races and a Wedding
Today, July 1st, 2023, I attended a wedding. Wearing my running gear. And running shoes. And no make-up. That’s my kind of wedding. For the last
June 20, 2023
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West Side Story Performers: Endurance Athletes Like No Other
Most of our articles have focused on the big three endurance sports – running, biking, and swimming. And sometimes all three at once! But today’s
May 23, 2023
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Cleveland
Chicago Athlete was once again on the road to close out the spring marathon season. And close it out we did, with a party weekend in Cleveland. The Cl
May 15, 2023
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Starved Rock State Park
Just 20 miles outside of the Joliet city limits sits Ottawa, Illinois. As you leave the Chicago suburbs, it’s almost an instantaneous switch to
May 5, 2023
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Race Review: Big Sur
The Big Sur Marathon is a bucket list event for many runners and marathon enthusiasts. This is a point to point run along the pacific west coast from
May 3, 2023
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Race Review: Pleasant Prairie Triathlon
For those of us triathletes that live in the midwest, unless we have been traveling to warmer locations to race, indoor triathlons for the months of J
May 1, 2023
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Kentucky Derby Marathon
Horse racing fans keep the dates of the Kentucky Derby marked down on the calendars. Runners keep the weekend prior open to head to Louisville and rac