October 1, 2025
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Marathoning & Menopausing
Training for a marathon is never a one-size-fits-all journey, and when you add menopause into the mix, the rules of the game change yet again. Your bo
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September 17, 2025
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Tracksmith Chicago Marathon Swag Drop!
It’s officially Chicago Marathon swag time and Tracksmith is coming in hot with their race kits. Always a brand to bring the class, they did not
August 25, 2025
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Monday Morning Mindset: Decision Making with a Positive Mindset for Confidence & Clarity, Revisited
Why I’m Revisiting This Topic Decision making is something we face every single day; sometimes in small ways, sometimes in life changing ones. As at
August 10, 2025
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Chicago Athlete on the Road: Manistee, MI – Run the Pier
On the last Saturday of July each year, the City of Manistee, Michigan hosts hundreds of runners in the Run the Pier Festival. This festival offers a
Still searching for a fall marathon?
Fall marathon training is officially underway and our Chicago athletes are finding themselves in some heavy humidity as the double digit long runs beg
June 30, 2025
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Mind Over Heat: Training, Racing & The Power of Perspective in a Chicago Summer
Chicago in the summer is one of the most beautiful places to train. The sunrises over Lake Michigan, the green trails, the open water swims—it can f
June 26, 2025
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Boston Marathon Time Qualifier and Application Changes for 2027
On June 16th, the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced registration updates and information pertaining to both the 2026 and 2027 editions of
June 25, 2025
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Train Smart in the Summer Heat: Tips for Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers & Others Who Want to Crush—Not Get Crushed
Chicago summers bring big energy—sunshine, lake views, and sweaty, satisfying workouts. However…the heat and humidity? They’re REAL. Whether you
March 14, 2025
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Tracksmith Eliot Racer: Speed, Meet Style
The Tracksmith Eliot Racer is making waves in the running community as athletes heave a collective sigh of relief that we finally have a racing shoe t
March 5, 2025
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Chicago Athlete’s Guide to St. Paddy’s Day Races
Top o’ the morning to ya, Chicago Athletes! The time has come! St. Patrick’s Day marks the unofficial start of the spring racing season, s
February 8, 2025
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Race Recap. Race Recap. Race Recap. Do you ever have déjà vu?
Get ready for a race recap from one of the most festive races I have ever run, celebrating a holiday we Illinoisians hold near and dear. Groundhog Day
December 28, 2024
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No Days Off Collection by Tracksmith: 2025
With just a few days left of 2024, it’s time to start thinking about the new year. One of our favorite stories to run at the start of the year i