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EDITOR’S NOTE

A ‘Thank You’ to the Chicago Endurance Community In April of 2016, I was preparing for graduation at Illinois State University; I knew when I walked across the stage that I would have a degree in journalism, but I didn’t know what I would be doing with it. Just a few weeks later, I accepted this role as Editor in Chief at Chicago Athlete Magazine, a role I didn’t realize how much would change me.

As I write this Editor’s Note, knowing it will be my last, I reflect on my first. I had written several columns for my college newspaper, but an “Editor’s Note?” I was intimidated by what I was about to tackle. Although I had been a runner since high school and could talk about running shoes and hydration pretty naturally, triathlon was nearly foreign to me. After my bike was stolen in college, I never got another one and swimming – well let’s just say my cross country coach gave me alternate swimming workouts for our cross training sessions because I was “challenged.” I knew I had a lot to learn.

Throughout the 27 issues I’ve created for Chicago Athlete, I have met and interviewed professional athletes, tried workouts I’ve never heard of, tested new running products before they were released to the public and even ran my first marathon; I considered myself an athlete at the beginning of this, but I can honestly laugh at how little I knew.

Of all of the things I learned throughout this experience, though, my main takeaway is how lucky we all are as endurance athletes for the community Chicago provides. I never left an event or interview feeling uninspired and I am not exaggerating when I say that every single person I met in this industry taught me something. The positivity and enthusiasm is truly infectious and I feel so lucky to have been a voice within it for the last years. And I owe it to every single one of you.

To my Chicago Athlete readers: keep challenging yourself and motivating those around you, because that’s what you do best. Thankfully, I’m not completely going away; you’ll still see my name within the pages of Chicago Athlete and I’ll still be cheering you on from the sidelines.

So, I’ll see you out on the next run.

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CHARITY RUNNERS RAISED AN EVENT RECORD $22.7 MILLION IN 2018

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon today announced that more than 11,000 runners raised an event record $22.7 million through the 2018 Chicago Marathon Charity Program.

Since the program was officially established in 2002, more than 128,000 runners have raised over $207 million for local, national and global causes.

Galen Rupp and Jordan Hasay

LEAD STRONG AMERICAN ELITE FIELD IN 2019 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced that several top athletes are joining the 42nd annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon American elite athlete competition.

Past champion Galen Rupp lead the charge on the men’s side, and 2017 podium finisher and American marathon debut record-holder Jordan Hasay headlines the women’s race. In the elite wheelchair competition, defending champion Daniel Romanchuk will return to capture back-to-back victories.

In addition to Rupp and Hasay, the American field includes reigning USATF marathon national champions Emma Bates and Brogan Austin, and four other U.S. women with personal records faster than 2:30 (including two of the top 10 fastest women in U.S. history).

“Th is year’s elite field highlights an exciting resurgence we are seeing in American distance running right now,” said Bank of America Chicago Marathon Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. ”We have a deep pool of American runners who are coming to Chicago to run fast, and we cannot wait to welcome them in the fall. We could see new American records and a lot of personal bests in October.”

THE COMPLETE AMERICAN ELITE FIELD: Women’s Field and their personal best time Jordan Hasay | 2:20:57 Amy Cragg | 2:21:42 Emma Bates | 2:28:19

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Stephanie Bruce | 2:29:20 Lindsay Flanagan | 2:29:25 Taylor Ward | 2:32:42 Maegan Krifchin | 2:32:47 Lauren Martin-Masterson | 2:33:25 Christina Vergara Aleshire | 2:34:24 Lindsey Anderson | 2:34:45 Sarah Sellers | 2:36:37 Kristen Heckert | 2:38:54 Alyssa Schneider | 2:39:11 Men’s Field and their personal best time Galen Rupp | 2:06:07 Dathan Ritzenhein | 2:07:47 Scott Smith | 2:12:21 Brogan Austin | 2:12:38 Chris Derrick | 2:12:50 Jacob Riley | 2:13:16 Brendan Gregg | 2:13:27 Brian Shrader | 2:13:30 Diego Estrada | 2:13:56 Jonas Hampton | 2:14:19 Nico Montanez | 2:14:27 Parker Stinson | 2:14:29 Brendan Martin | 2:15:30 Noah Droddy | 2:16:26 Ryan Root | 2:16:40 Alan Peterson | 2:17:15 Michael Eaton | 2:18:00 Jackson Neff | 2:18:49 Dan Kremske | 2:18:52 Reed Fischer | Debut Jerrell Mock | Debut Justin Gallegos | Debut

“It’s been amazing to see the growth of our Charity Program over the last 17 years,” said Carey Pinkowski, executive race director.

The Charity Program for the 2019 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is underway with 170 charities participating.

More than 12,000 runners are expected to raise funds related to 14 different social issues, including education, youth development, health care, and social services.

In a sport that focuses on individual accomplishments, the Charity Program gives runners the opportunity to join a team and make their run more meaningful.

“One of the key reasons for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon’s worldclass status is the power and spirit of the dedicated running community and their commitment to making their marathon experience more meaningful by running for the benefit of a charity,” said Paul Lambert, Chicago market president, Bank of America. “We’re honored to advance the race’s positive community and economic impact to the city and to a variety of charitable causes.”

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UNIQUE INDOOR ONE-HOUR RUN The Chicago Area Runners Association has created a different kind of race this winter on the weekend of the Chicago Auto Show.

The Honda Miles Per Hour run is a one hour run in which participants cover as much distance as they can in that time. While an officially recognized event, the one-hour run is rarely contested apart from occasional record attempts. Making this run even more unique is that it’s being run entirely indoors and through the halls of the Chicago Auto Show and McCormick Place!

Eliud Kipchoge

TO MAKE NEW SUB-TWO HOUR MARATHON ATTEMPT THIS YEAR

Kenyan world record holder Eliud Kipchoge is to make another attempt at breaking two hours for the marathon later this year, probably in Britain, in a project backed by Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire owner of chemical firm INEOS. Kipchoge ran two hours and 25 seconds in his “Breaking Two” project on Italy’s Monza motor racing circuit in 2017, though the time was not ratified for record purposes as he used “in and out” pacemakers and a moving drinks station.

Last year he lowered the legal world record by an astonishing 78 seconds when posting 2:01.39 in Berlin and ran the second-fastest time in history when winning the London marathon in 2:02.37.

With an Olympic marathon gold and an amazing record of 11 wins from 12 races over the 26.2 mile distance, breaking two hours would appear to be the

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only thing missing from the CV of a man ranked among the greatest his sport has seen.

“This would really surpass everything because this will go in the history as far as the human family is concerned,” Kipchoge said when announcing the bid at the Iffley Road running track in Oxford where Briton Roger Bannister became the first man to break four minutes for the mile 65 years ago on Monday.

“It is not about recognition or ratification but to make history and to pass on a message that no human is limited. Running the fastest-ever marathon of 2:00.25 was the proudest moment of my career.”

Although Nike is not spearheading the attempt as it did in Monza, Kipchoge, 34, will again wear their somewhat controversial carbon-insoled Vaporfly shoes that Nike says improve running economy by up to four percent.

Runners will complete loops through the massive three main halls of McCormick Place. The loop, spanning approximately 2.4 Miles, includes laps through the Chicago Auto Show floor past incredible auto displays.

Runners will experience breathtaking views of the Chicago Skyline as they cross over Grand Concourse bridge and wide views of Lake Michigan through the Lakeside Center’s expansive walls of windows.

The loop will include a variety of straightaways, zig-zags and an inclines. Timing mats will be placed throughout the course in multiple locations to catch your finish result.

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WILL NOW PAY CASH AWARDS FOR TOP 20 FINISHERS

The Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5K announced that it is expanding its purse to the top 20 finishers for this year’s half marathon, scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2019. The top positions in the 5K will also offer a cash payout, bringing the total purse money presented to $4,000, the largest in the nine-year history of the event.

Since its start in 2010, the Indy Women’s Half Marathon has grown to be largest women’s-only running event in Indiana and the seventh largest women’s-only half marathon in the United States.

The event draws many running teams, clubs and social groups and last year included participants from 38 states.

The increased purse offered to competitors in this year’s race reflects the growing popularity of the race among local and regional elite competitors. The 2018 race featured several runners who have secured qualifying times for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials, including the 2018

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Myers won in a time of 1:16:03 and then went on to run a time of 2:34:21 at the California International Marathon in December 2018 to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials in Atlanta. Race organizers anticipate that the 2019 Indy Women’s Half will be just as competitive as the 2018 race.

“The Indy Women’s Half Marathon has grown to be a race that attracts world-class runners, and we want our awards to reflect the quality of competition that we have in this race,” said Race Director Todd Oliver. “We hope this decision shows runners how serious we are about continuing to grow the Indy Women’s Half Marathon and supporting the talented runners from Indiana and across the country who join us to race.”

For more information about the Indy Women’s Half Marathon and 5K or to register go to www.indywomenshalfmarathon.com.

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Additionally, there is a lululemon-branded “Fuel Space,” offering fresh, seasonal food, smoothies, a full coffee bar, beer, and wine! Customers can place a food order, take a class, shower in the locker room and then pick up their smoothie to go. But with a cozy area to sit and chat, why would anyone ever want to leave this space?

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Favorite race distance?

Why did you start running?

I really love racing both the

In high school I didn’t know what sport to do and one of my older sisters told me to run cross country. Also during this time my dad unexpectedly passed away and I was left in complete shock.

Running made me feel so much better and I used it as an outlet.

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PR you’re most proud of?

5000m 10000m DHRUVIL PATEL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

13x NCAA DIII All American 6x NCAA DIII National Champion Part of 5x NCAA DIII National Team Championships

I’m training to make the transition into professional running. I’ve been visiting different professional training groups and weighing my options.

For the summer, I’m helping coach at New Trier High School.

13:51 28:50 My PR for 5000m

My PR for 10000m

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ANDREA KRUSZKA ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Recovered from MS flare up and return to running Won 2019 Soldier Field 10 Miler with time of 1:03:36

Favorite race distance?

26.2

Why did you start running?

The marathon. I’d rather grind it out for 26.2 miles than run as fast as I can in something like the 5k.

I started running because my parents wanted me to participate in a sport to make friends and instill discipline. I always enjoyed the running fitness tests we had to do in school and so we thought this would be a good fit.

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PR you’re most proud of?

I’d like to break my half marathon PR this fall. Most likely I will run Fox Valley as a tune-up and then aim for Indianapolis in November.

Boston Marathon 2017; I was able to negative split a marathon and come away with a

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HYDRATION EDUCATION

Reiterating the Importance of Proper Hydration

Staying hydrated in hot weather is important for everyone, but particularly for athletes.

With Chicagoland temperatures often hitting the high 90s this time of year, and it being peak triathlon and Bank of America Chicago Marathon training season, it’s important to hydrate properly to avoid the risk of serious illness or injury.

much water you have lost and how much water you need to replenish.

A few reminders: • Hydration for races starts days before your event. Even when we are not working out, the high temperatures lead to fluid losses. Be sure to drink water throughout the day and remember that teas, soda and coffee are not substitutes for water. About one to two hours before, drink 16 ounces of water.

• Look for signs of dehydration or heat illness.

Symptoms include: faintness or dizziness; nausea; heavy sweating; headache; cool, moist pale skin; rapid weak heartbeat; muscle cramps; fever; and excessive tiredness. If you start to experience any of these symptoms, stop the activity, find a cool spot and consider medical attention.

• During an activity, drink four to six ounces (about four to six gulps of water) every 15 to 20 minutes.

• Thirst is not always a good indicator of whether you are properly hydrating; if you are thirsty, it is oftentimes too late to catch up on hydration. Weighing yourself before and after activity will help determine how 10

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• Besides checking your weight after an activity, the color of your urine is a good indicator of your hydration status. Your urine should be light-colored to clear; if it is not, you need to drink more.

Stay hydrated and safe this season and make sure you listen to your body! A faster time is not worth risking your life.

Dr. Trevor Lewis is Interim Chair of Emergency Medicine at Cook County Health. He has competed in several Chicago Marathons and multiple Chicago Triathlons.

By: Dr. Trevor Lewis

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INGREDIENTS 4 6 oz salmon filets, skin removed 32 pieces asparagus, ends trimmed 2–3 lemons, cut into 16 ¼-inch slices 11/3 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions 1. Tear four pieces of foil, about 1.5 feet long.

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5. Fold the foil up on the side and place 1/3 cup tomatoes on the top of each packet.

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O’Brien says. “MDA offered support and a community to our family and in turn we volunteer all the time to give back.”

Her first marathon with MDA Team Momentum began when an employee of the Muscular Dystrophy Association heard from one of her family members at a fundraiser that she was running the marathon. The MDA staff member was trying to start an endurance running program and O’Brien was interested in turning her bib into a charity bib.

“I had no idea what to expect, I had trained so hard and when I crossed the finish line, I had this moment where my eyes filled with tears,” O’Brien says. “I thought about all the miles, all the money I had raised to help one of the most important people in my life and all the love my family and friends had given to me during the training season; it was an amazing and overwhelming moment that I will never forget.”

O’Brien would love to improve on her time from the last few years but most importantly, she wants to use the race as a platform to raise money and awareness about MDA. She hopes she can help impact another family who is battling this diagnosis.

Bridget O’Brien

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION: TEAM MOMENTUM

On Sunday, October 13, Bridget O’Brien will be running her ninth career marathon at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. She has been running for 15 years and has PB of 3:46.

O’Brien joined the cross-country team freshman year at Oak Park River Forest High School to get involved and meet more people before school started. She never had very great hand-eye coordination but had always been a swimmer. Once she learned the swim team had morning practice and knowing she was not a morning person, she joined cross-country and has been running ever since.

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would show up at high school races, are always in Chinatown on marathon day, and check in regularly to see how her training is going.

“They have made running part of me, a part that I hope never goes away,” O’Brien reflects.

O’Brien is a key member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s [MDA] Team Momentum, and will be fundraising for the charity during her training for the Chicago Marathon. MDA’s mission is to transform the lives of people affected by neuromuscular disease and to free families from the life-threatening effects of muscular dystrophy and muscle-debilitating diseases today.

“My family has been involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for almost my entire life, as my cousin Johnny was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy when he was very young,”

“I am a fundraising mentor for other runners on the MDA team. Asking people to give you money is not the easiest thing so I jump in to help them brainstorm,” she continues.

“I am a member of the volunteer board and support the MDA staff as needed to ensure Team Momentum is growing and thriving.”

The most difficult challenge of her training is prioritizing getting her miles in every morning, even when she wants to sleep.

“Juggling training, work and personal life can be challenging and I know if I don’t run in the morning, the other things often win for the rest of the day,” she says. “This is especially hard when I am on the road for work and the days are long.”

Aside from the finish line, O’Brien is most looking forward to seeing her fan club in Chinatown on marathon day; they always watch from the same spot with a big crowd of family and friends.

This spot is ideal, because as she starts to hit the wall around mile 19, she knows the most enthusiastic and supportive group is there every year, rain or shine, hot or cold waiting for her with open arms and cheers of encouragement.

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An essential part of marathon training is the 20 mile long run. Depending on what type of training plan you are following you will be doing at least one, if not two or three 20-milers during the course of marathon training. Regardless of your preferred training plan, and even if you don’t plan to run over 16-18 miles for your long run, it is always important to have at least one training run that is designated as a “dress rehearsal” for marathon day.

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What do I mean by “dress rehearsal”? Quite literally wearing exactly what you plan to wear the day of the race, including footwear, hydration belt, eyewear, headband, hats, etc.

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Additionally, you should do a “dress rehearsal” in regards to your nutrition and hydration strategies, along with your general pacing strategy. Also consider running on a course that mimics your planned marathon course.

Ideally, after a well-thought-out training run you will have a much better idea of what to expect on race day and what works or doesn’t work for you.

Generally this type of training run should take place about three to four weeks out from the day of your race. Remember to keep it as a training effort and not a racing effort; while you want to get a good simulation, you do not want to jeopardize your recovery and leave yourself fatigued going into the actual race.

After this type of run you will generally want to take the following day off and then begin your taper for the weeks leading up to the race.

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During the Run: Pacing Strategies • Use an identical pacing strategy you plan to use on race day (i.e. even, negative or positive splits) Apparel/Gear • Wear identical clothing as race day • Wear same accessories, hat, sunglasses, arm sleeves etc.

• Use same timing device: stopwatch, Garmin, iPhone etc.

Hydration and Fueling • Replicate your preferred hydration strategy: what, when and how much to drink • Use the exact same gels or sports drinks (including flavor) Post-Run: • Have a post-run recovery plan so you will be ready come the actual race • Use your run data to determine race day goal pace Post “dress rehearsal” run, you will want to take a hard look at your total training time, heart rate and overall effort. You want to use this training run to give you the best information on predicting your goal time on race day. Additionally, evaluate what you did well and what you might want to change the day of the race. In general you are not trying to be perfect, but just get a better idea of the realities of covering the marathon distance.

The race is as much of a logistical challenge as it is a mental and physical challenge. Overall, having a specific training run set aside to practice the race day experience is one of the best ways to prepare.

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The hashtag #CrossIsComing has 88.1k tags and for a good reason - it’s fun, family orientated and accessible. While cyclocross continues to boom, one category in particular is soaring with growth - quite literally: the juniors category. Chicago is home to one of the largest junior scenes around.

Chicago hosts one of the longest-running and largest amateur series in the country, the Chicago Cross Cup [CCC]. The CCC began in 2004 and has been gaining in notoriety and size since it began. On average, the CCC hosts eleven races, with around 700 people racing at each event.

Overall, there are 14 racing categories built into the CC race day schedule and the junior category is one of them. I remember one cold and grey race day as my toes became numb from the sidelines overhearing a chorus of laughter.

Looking over, I saw a very large group of juniors cheering, laughing and jumping up and down in such enthusiasm I myself could not help but smile. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and it spilled out into the crowd. It’s a good reminder to competitive adults and the youthful spirit of the CCC Junior’s Squad is showing no signs of slowing down, thanks in part to the many parents and volunteers that coach and shuttle the kids to and from practices and races.

The Pony Shop runs an extensively large program out of the North Shore, and a respective mention to Blackstone Bicycle Works and West Town Bikes whom both field junior CX teams on the South and West sides.

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I had the opportunity to catch up with Lou Kuhn – owner of the Pony Shop located in Evanston. Lou is the founder of the Pony Shop and one of the visionaries of the junior CX team. Lou’s history runs deep within the Chicago cycling community as he has been peddling for 26 years - you ask any avid cyclist racer or not - and they know the Pony Shop.

His commitment has never wavered in part to his continued love for the bicycle, and for the cycling community.

Q What makes the Junior’s Program (ideology) and formula stand out?

A Our head coach, Paul Swinand, has really created an inclusive program that allows kids of all ability levels and ages to have fun while improving their skills. There are multiple weekly practices that are challenging and a lot of fun. This really keeps the kids engaged without being overwhelmed by competition.

Q How did the program start?

A I started it with Paul after a simple conversation about what we would need to grow the program and make it better. That started with small things like kits, and tents. After years it has grown to having multiple coaches, a team manager who does tent set up and break down and mechanics at races.

Q How many juniors do you have currently and what are the age ranges?

A We have around 45 active kids in the program. Many flex in and out depending on

sports that they do in school or clubs. The kids range from 7-18.

Q What has been the biggest challenge in leading the Junior Squad?

A Besides remembering everyone’s name… being a positive influence out on the race course. The kids pick up on adults competitive behavior and it’s important to be humble and show them good sportsmanship at all times.

Q With this special young squad – what does ‘success’ mean to you, the parents, and the juniors?

A We have never put a goal out there, like “win nationals,” “be the biggest program,” or anything like that. Success for me is getting more kids involved, regardless of their talent level. Again I have to credit Paul and the other coaches for keeping the kids engaged. A junior who is 14 now and mid pack, may be the one who is 18 and getting a pro-contract. They all have different growth spurts and times when they will excel.

Q How does it feel to see a junior leave the junior squad and move up?

A It’s very rewarding. We are just about now at that point where our kids are not only moving up but succeeding against the adults. Peter Swinand for instance started off racing a 20” bike and now rides my old 58cm’s and is the current state champ in the 3’s.

Q What is your proudest moment thus far with running this program?

A When the kids all get together and cheer for others, high five the adults, wait at the finish line to see their teammates finish, those are all the highlights.

Q In your opinion, what does the cyclocross world need more of?

A We need more support for young professionals who are trying to make their way in the sport.

We proudly help to run a UCI level team and have expanded to supporting four racers this year. There is a lack of funding and programs for top level cyclists to grow into at this point. With cross’s continued growth I’m surprised we haven’t been able to find that financial support for the young racers.

Q Tell us a little bit about the Pony Shop.

A This is actually our 50th anniversary this year!

I am super proud to be a part of the Chicago cross scene. It’s by far the most fun part of cycling for me, and seeing it grow - knowing we’re a small part of that is just the best.

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Your Child’s First Large Race A large kids’ race like the Lifetime Kids Tri Chicago offers a special type of experience.

When compared to a small, local event, a big event may seem stressful for both kids and parents. If you and your child know what to expect, a big race can be a season highlight for the family.

Logistics

Large destination race logistics are more complex. Planning for the challenges can ensure a much more smooth and enjoyable experience. Read the race information carefully ahead of time. Consider going to packet pick up a day early to lessen the race morning tasks. Understand the traffic and parking restrictions to avoid late arrival to the race. No matter how early race morning may already be, try to arrive extra early to get settled. Pack plenty of good food and water. When you and your child decide to sign up for the race, talk about these things so that they know what to expect.

Fear Factor

Kids and parents will be more nervous and excited at a big event. If you are nervous, your kids will perceive it and that will escalate their fears. Parents should focus on controlling their own emotions. If needed, go somewhere away from your child to release your own fears or frustrations.

It is normal for a young athlete to be more quiet or grouchy before a race. This is not the time to worry about character development.

Understand that after the race is over, your normal bubbly, happy kid will be back.

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Kids view a big race as more important. For parents, it often represents a much larger investment in training and travel costs. As a result, both the parents and the kids may lose sight of the fact that it really is just another race in a lifetime of many. Try to avoid saying something like, “We have spent a lot of money to get here this weekend, so don’t blow it!” Leave the cost out of the conversation – it simply increases the negative pressure to perform for the parent rather for themselves and their own goals.

Role of Parent

Well meaning parents often overstep their responsibilities with their young athletes. The parent is responsible for transportation, food and water supply, monitoring that bikes are well-maintained and showing a positive spirit. Keep them cool and shaded. Stay calm. Be grateful that you and your kids have the good fortune to participate in the event.

Joey and Jacob McKillop are active 8-year-old twins from Elmhurst. They will enter third grade this fall at

Visitation School in Elmhurst. These talented boys train and compete in many sports together. They are members of MMTT Youth Triathlon Team, Sammy’s Cyclocross Team, Oak Brook Stars Swim Team,

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What to Say

Try to limit what you say to phrases such as: “I love to watch you race” and “I am proud of you.” Ask your child, “How do you want me to be a good spectator?” and heed her/his requests. Celebrate every good effort – while downplaying race-time and place. These races will soon be distant, fun memories no matter how well or poorly they compete. Try to relax and enjoy them for what they are – a wonderful way to promote healthy and fun life-long activity for your kids.

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respectively. They have also finished on several podiums in the Chicago Cyclocross Series and both placed in the top five at the National Youth Coaches Cross Country Race. Joey broke the Oak Brook Swim Team’s 8 and Under 25 breaststroke record.

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AUGUST 23 – AUG UST 25 FOR 37 YEARS, TRIATHLETES HAVE GATHERED ON THE SHORES OF LAKE MICHIGAN FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST TRIATHLONS IN THE WORLD. THE CHICAGO TRIATHLON IS AN ACTION-PACKED TOUR THROUGH ONE OF AMERICA’S SIGNATURE METROPOLISES. Race weekend consists of five stand-alone triathlons, including the Life Time Kids Tri Chicago (two distances), Chicago Tri SuperSprint and the Chicago Triathlon Sprint and International races. Competitors can race as individuals, as part of a relay or by teaming up with one of our official charity partners. The Triple Challenge is a sixth event, consisting of three races unto itself.

The Chicago Triathlon course is wheelchair and completely paratriathlete friendly. A protected harbor swim, a multi-level, scenic, flat ride followed by a rousing run through the Museum Campus translate into the ultimate urban triathlon experience. The 2018 event featured a 100% traffic-free Bike Course, which will be continued in 2019. The 15-mile stretch along Lake Shore Drive will occupy all southbound traffic lanes.

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All Life Time Tri finishers can now celebrate their accomplishments in unison. Not only will Life Time’s outdoor tri finishers continue to receive a commemorative, 3.5″ finisher medal, but all 2019 Life Time Indoor Tri participants will receive a 3.5″ finisher coin when they continue their journey at one of Life Time’s signature outdoor triathlons. The concept applies to both individuals and relay teams alike.

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In a unique twist, both the finisher coin and medals can be assembled to create a unique, silver-plated, 9.4″ tall water bottle display sculpture. The concept recognizes and rewards multirace participation, where those who finish multiple outdoor events have the ability to “build” taller sculptures. Each event’s finisher medal creates a new layer in forming a complete bottle.

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Race Week Schedule * All dates and times are subject to change

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EARLY BIKE RACKING

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AN IRONMAN FOR JACKSON CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SERGEANT JEFF AARON IS HEADED BACK TO I R O NMAN WI S CONS IN TO RACE FOR HIS YOUN GEST SON. 26

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WHEN HE WAS JUST TWO MONTHS OLD, JACKSON AARON ERUPTED INTO A VIOLENT SEIZURE THAT LASTED ABOUT 40 MINUTES. HIS PARENTS, JEFF AND KARINA, WERE TERRIFIED, NOT KNOWING WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FURIOUS CONVULSIONS OR HOW TO MAKE THEM STOP. AFTER MULTIPLE HOSPITAL VISITS, A LITANY OF TESTS, AND A FEW DOZEN MORE LENGTHY SEIZURES, JACKSON WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DRAVET SYNDROME, AN EXTREMELY RARE CONDITION THAT IS ESSENTIALLY THE MOST SINISTER FORM OF EPILEPSY THERE IS. Dravet causes frequent and prolonged seizures, developmental delays, orthopedic conditions, and often issues with speech. It’s a genetic, lifelong condition that affects roughly one in every 16,000 people and can’t be treated by traditional anti-convulstants used for epilepsy. Jeff estimates that Jackson, now 5, has endured more than 500 seizures in his life, many lasting as long as an hour. So, he’s one tough kid.

It helps when you have some pretty tough genes.

Both of Jackson’s parents work for the Chicago Police Department—Jeff a Sergeant and Karina a Detective—but both realize the rigors of their work pale in comparison to the seizures their youngest child fights through each and every week. It sends mom and dad through a flurry of emotions every time they watch their son fight to gain some control over the convulsions, but more than anything, it’s heartbreaking.

mosphere in Madison is really something special.

From the swim start, where you have thousands of people along the terrace, to the big hills on the bike when you have people lining the road like the Tour de France; it’s such an energy boost and it’s what has gotten me through that race over the years.”

What got Jeff into Ironman was the most famous father-son duo in the sport’s relatively short history. While training for his f irst marathon in 1999, he tuned into NBC’s annual broadcast of the Ironman World Championship, where Dick Hoyt pulled, pedaled and pushed his son, Rick, 140.6 miles in the Hawaiian heat. Rick lives with cerebral palsy and could never do a triathlon on his own, but with a little help from his tough-as-nails dad, he’s crossed the finish line of more than 250 triathlons, including six Ironmans.

Jeff was so moved by the Hoyt’s story that he signed up for his first Ironman immediately after finishing his first marathon in New York City that fall. It was largely a selfish decision, he admits; committing oneself to dozens of hours of training per week for months on end is inherently self-indulgent, which is part of what makes the upcoming Ironman in Madison so special.

“Five-hundred seizures later, it still breaks my heart every time,” Jeff says. “There’s a real feeling of helplessness when you can’t help your child at all and it’s something they’re dealing with on an almost daily basis.”

Earlier this year, Jeff and Karina realized what they could do was raise money and awareness for the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, in hopes that new research could help provide the Aarons and other families with better treatments, and eventually a cure. They raised nearly $10,000 f rom a Facebook fundraiser this spring, and this September, Jeff will race Ironman Wisconsin in support of the Foundation, raising money f rom sponsors, f riends and family.

Jeff is no newcomer to triathlon. He’s been racing since 2000 and is even the cofounder of the CPD Tri Team, which has grown from just Jeff and his partner in 2005 to more than 100 members today. This will be his sixth Ironman, and his fourth in Madison.

“Everyone keeps asking me why I keep going back to Wisconsin,” he says. “I try to explain that the at-

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“Ironman is something you do for yourself—to challenge yourself and make yourself a better person,” Jeff says. “This will be the first one that’s really for someone else. Coming into this one, I have this feeling that I have to get through it no matter what because it’s about Jackson and it’s about Dravet and it’s about something bigger than myself.”

Like the dozens of other Chicagoans gearing up for Ironman Wisconsin (or Ironman Moo, as it’s affectionately known) Jeff’s training hub is the Chicago Lakefront, which he views as both a blessing and a curse. He lives in the St. Ben’s neighborhood, so it’s an easy two-mile jog to the lake for his long runs, and there’s no other place he’d rather do it. For long rides, however, he prefers loading his bike into the car and driving to Waterfall Glen in Lemont, where he’s safe f rom the wayward beachgoers that make the lakef ront a dangerous place for a f ive-hour ride.

With three Ironman Wisconsin finishes to his credit, Jeff doesn’t need to spend the time to drive up to Madison to prepare for the unique challenges of the race. He knows that it’s more undulating than anything he’ll find around Chicago, and he knows those hills become a whole lot hillier on the second loop of the bike. Plus it’s not like he’s flush with free time.

Jeff and Karina have three more kids in the house, and a daughter just starting at Arizona State on an academic scholarship. Not to mention Jackson requires around-the-clock care in case he suffers a seizure, which can come at any time of day and never grant the courtesy of a warning.

It provides Jeff with plenty of perspective when he’s going through the rough patches of a long training day or race; i’s why, no matter what the day throws at him, he knows he’ll hear Mike Reilly call him an Ironman for a sixth time, and that this finish will mean so much more than the five that came before it.

“There are so many things that we take for granted as a regular, healthy person,” he says. “Jackson just wants to be a regular 5-year-old kid—out running around and playing—but he can’t. Instead it’s me and his mom constantly telling him to slow down because we’re worried about him having a seizure.

That’s hard. So when I’m out there, I’m always reminding myself of how lucky I am to be doing what I’m doing. I think about him all the time when I’m training and racing. He’s a huge motivator.”

To learn more about the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, or to donate, please visit dravetfoundation.org

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Back in December 2016, when Ken Griffin announced he would donate $12 million to the Chicago Park District to create two separate paths for bikers and pedestrians, local athletes rejoiced. As the most crowded path in the state – nearly 100,000 users on an average summer weekend – this could only help settle the congestion and danger.

“[The Park District’s] goal is to observe the trail in all aspects throughout the year, see usage patterns, and determine what’s working and what isn’t,” Hipp says. “Initially, people are going to be confused regardless because it’s new and not what they’re used to. So, they want to see what’s really going to be needed for the long-term.”

And it has. But it’s not perfect. Yet.

“IF RUNNERS MAKE A COW PATH SOMEWHERE IN THE GRASS, THEN EVENTUALLY THE PD WILL GIVE IN.”

Executive Director of the Chicago Area Runners Association [CARA] Greg Hipp was on the planning committee for the Lakefront Trail Separation project from the very beginning.

He shared everyone’s excitement, and met with the Chicago Park District [CPD] and Active Transportation Alliance [ATA] every two weeks for nearly two years to get the path built.

“When it was announced, people had a concept of what that means, which was a reasonable concept of two paths, side-by-side, all the way down,” Hipp explains. “Unfortunately, that wasn’t realistic.”

As they broke down each portion of the path, they realized that while some areas were wide open, giving them freedom to separate the trail in that way, others had benches, 50-year-old trees, softball fields and parks that could not be moved. In these areas, the group had to work with the space available.

“It is better and safer, but some locations aren’t ideal,” Hipp admits.

Since the path was completed in December 2018, users have been vocalizing their concerns.

Many of them are reasonable opinions, Hipp explains, and while there is reasoning behind the construction, he wants everyone to know that it’s not done.

In January, Hipp met with ATA and shared views on the state of the trail, based on their own observations and feedback they received.

Together they compiled a list of suggested improvements and sent it to the CPD.

CARA and ATA are continuing to compile feedback and sending it to the Park District, and Hipp encourages people to keep voicing their opinions.

“We’ve shared all the feedback we’ve received and even though we’re not meeting regularly, we still welcome these emails because it gives us more to add to our files and show these are mass opinions and not individual ones,” Hipp adds. “Another thing that can lead to improved paths, including the addition of gravel – it sounds a little bit odd – if runners make a cow path somewhere in the grass, then eventually the PD will give in.”

In the meantime, Hipp advises, both runners and cyclists alike, do their best to make it work.

“I see comments of people who purposely don’t listen to the rules, and will go on the path that’s more convenient even if it’s not for them,” Hipp explains. “It’s never going to work if we don’t make it work. We’re all out here for the same reason, so we need to do our best and be accountable.”

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We took this to social media, and asked what your concerns with the path were. Many of you pointed out the same problems, so Hipp wanted to respond himself.

“There needs to be more markings on the ground designating bike and pedestrian lanes.”

“They need some drinking fountains on the running path. Most of them are on the bike path.”

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Hipp’s Reply: “That was an unintentional result;

needs improvement. From CARA and ATA’s perspective, the trail needs negative markings, so not just where you’re supposed to go but showing where you’re not supposed to be.

Essentially ‘no diving’ signs, but with a bike or pedestrian on the appropriate trail. We think having these on the pavement is more visible then traditional signage and better for tourists who are completely unfamiliar with the area.

The PD is not opposed to the concept, but they’re not there yet.”

“Why are bikers on softer asphalt and runners on hard cement?”

Hipp’s Reply: “There’s a few places where the path assignments had nothing to do with the surface but just with the configuration of the area. The big spot is North of Belmont, and the reason pedestrians were given their side was because there’s a couple turns and a dog park, which wouldn’t be accessible by foot if that was assigned to bikers. It has to do with speed of traffic too; obviously yes, we would prefer asphalt for runners, but there’s legitimate reasons it was chosen that way. In some places pedestrians got the ideal side, and others, cyclists did.

However, we hope runners continue to have a strong voice about the importance of a gravel path, because if enough speak up about it, they might change it!”

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it was just a reassignment of paths, and water fountains weren’t in the plan so there are certainly some places where water fountains are closer to one path or the other. We have addressed that it’s an issue. The best resource runners can use right now is the CARA and Fleet Feet water stations.”

“Too many runner/cyclist crossings now. And the two-way running part of non-physically separated paths (north of Foster, Montrose to Irving, Belmont Harbor, south of North) is quite narrow. With walkers three-four abreast, strollers, dogs on retractable leashes and runners all packed on the same two narrow lanes, it feels really overcrowded.”

Hipp’s Reply: “There’s some configurations, like from the Totem Pole to Irving Park, where cyclists are riding down the middle and runners are on both sides. The original plan was bikers were going to be on the other side of the parking area, and cross Recreation Drive, with a separate running trail.

But through public meeting and postings of the maps, the public opposed because bikers would have to cross Recreation Drive. We wanted a wider path … or have the two paths side-by-side, but the Park District couldn’t do either based on property ownership or national trail marking standards. We understand the PD’s point of view, but from a runner perspective we’ve got about 36-inches of path that’s about enough for a stroller and that’s it.”

I t ’s n o t all bad though.

Here were some of the positive comments!

“I’ve run and biked the entire path both ways.

It works best if everyone stays in their lane.

Simple as that. I think we can voice our opinion on improvements over time, but everyone will be happier if they just follow the rules!”

“If you look at the trail from 18.5 miles, you see a really incredible place to run, bike and walk.

It’s safer too, you just have to pay attention.”

“I think it’s a big improvement on a single path for both bikes and pedestrians. Even if people don’t “stay in their lanes” 100 percent of the time it still relieves congestion.”

“I appreciate the effort in trying to separate … I take full advantage and enjoy it in the early hours of the day (running and biking) to avoid any frustrations.”

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DC Wonder Woman Run JUNE 9, 2019 | GURNEE, IL

By Jim Gubbins

On June 9, 3,350 athletes dressed in red, white, blue and gold arrived at Gurnee Mills before any store had opened to take part in the inaugural DC Wonder Woman Run Series.

The series included a 5k, 10k or Half Marathon.

Perhaps not surprisingly, nearly 3,000 participants of this themed event were women looking to challenge their inner superhero!

As 5k athletes were bussed to Six Flags Great America for their event, 10k and Half Marathon participants made their way to the start line. It wasn’t clear from the course preview, but the route takes you directly into Great America through 2,100 cheering 5k participants waiting to start their run in the opposite direction!

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Female Half Marathon Results 1. Sarah Lancour 2. Mandi Florip 3. Julissa Gomez 4. Lorena Guadarrama 5. Eden Sherman 6. Angela Steiner 7. Kim Hutchinson 8. Annelise Ehrhardt 9. Alli Gonnella 10. Darchelle Caces

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Male 5k Results 1. Danny Gomez 2. Adam Schultz 3. Owen Squires 4. Steven Rhyne III 5. Greg Dennis 6. Richard Kell 7. Eric Evans 8. Jerry Jordan 9. Pedro Padro 10. Dylan Hobday

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Female 5k Results 1. Cynthia Lamb 2. Anita Wozniczka 3. Breslyn Scheel 4. Grace Liening 5. Brooke Evans 6. Holly Russell 7. Courtney Navarro 8. Bridget Wozniczka 9. Jacquelyn Sylte 10. Brandi Argentar

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Once through the park, the hills of Gurnee began to form their own ride. Nothing crazy, just enough to do the race “justice.” The next few miles traversed an industrial park before sending the half marathon athletes to the west towards the community surrounding Bittersweet Golf Course. The 10k continued north to the finish line.

Male 10k Results 1. Paul Pennington 2. Jeremy Amodeo 3. Oscar Sanchez 4. Josh Silvernail 5. Camerin Martinez 6. Julio Garcia 7. Bill Anderson 8. Nathan Evans 9. Sean Moran 10. Kevin Paredes

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Male Half Marathon Results 1. Robert Winter 2. Chris Branstiter 3. Aaron Cook 4. Michael Fedele 5. Jed Dunnigan 6. David Andrews 7. Tyler Lewis

Female 10k Results 1. Danielle Gault 2. Kristi Knull 3. Flor Alvarado 4. Samantha Helgesen 5. Monica Avalos 6. Jess Hrncar 7. Sarah Miller

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The Dash Through Des Plaines 5k has become an annual tradition for many residents and an impressive, friendly event for runners from the surrounding ‘burbs.

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With a field of about 200 participants and a race site that it organized in an area about half a block long, all runners are able to get to know their fellow competitors before, during and after the race in a very friendly and festive atmosphere. The park district staff on site does a great job of keeping everyone smiling throughout the morning and, when the race takes place on a fairly pleasant spring morning like it did this weekend, the pancake flat course provides a nice race option for the competitive runners and an easy-enough 3.1 miles for area residents who are looking to spend the morning in a healthy way.

Male 5k Results 1. Christopher Schiel 2. Jonathan Cain 3. Steven Cindroc 4. Antonio Gonzalez 5. Jose Martinez 6. Don Smith 7. James Komperda 8. Dave Harrington 9. Kyle Braun 10. Derek Vincent

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Female 5k Results 1. Katarzyna Przekop 2. Slava Veselovsky 3. Alice Veselovsky 4. Aleksandra Veselovsky 5. Laura Castillo 6. Kailey Meyer 7. Nicole Robinson 8. Beth Jerin 9. Bethanie Berube 10. Julie Dohoney

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JUNE 16, 2019 | LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL

By Jim Gubbins

A foggy, cold and rainy morning greeted nearly 200 athletes at the Lake in the Hills Sprint Triathlon. This is a “split transition” point-to-point race. This meant that participants congregated at athlete parking to sign their waiver and pick up a timing chip before riding to setup Transition 2 and then down to the beach to prepare Transition 1. Each location had box configurations instead of traditional racks which made setup a breeze. Athletes were provided optional clear bags that would be used to transport gear from T1 to T2.

Their passion, organization and communication make this a bucket list event for beginner and experienced triathletes alike.

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For close to 900 hundred runners, this year’s Fourth of July holiday celebration started out by running in the 4 on the 4th road race in Elmhurst, Ill. This annual event, in its 15th year, was presented by the Elmhurst Running Club.

The race is a local favorite and attracts an elite group of runners from all over the Chicago area.

It is a certified loop course taking runners out and back over the same streets giving competitors an opportunity to see where they are compared to others on the course. The morning temps were in the mid 70’s but the humidity index was at 84 percent, making for a muggy morning. Water stations along the course would see plenty of thirsty runners drinking or dousing themselves with cups of water to stay cool.

Male 4 Mile Results 1. Dhruvil Patel 2. Dan Kremske 3. Matthew Blume 4. Zach Hird 5. David Eckhart 6. Paolo Tiongson 7. Jake McEneaney 8. Steffen Uhrich 9. William Hague 10. Ben Bocher

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SUNDAY, JUNE 7

sunday June 7

Injured MIlItary caMp friday may 31 - saturday June 1

June 7

8:00 AM | HAMMOND, IN

teaM cup challenge sunday June 2

This camp is the only Dare2tri event speTeams must consist of 5-10 registered NATIO NALLY AT: members,NSTRIATHLO .COM cifically for REGISTER veterans only. It’s TODAY open to any WWW.LEO male, female or N co-ed.

BROADCASTED! injured military or veteran with a physical Teams with more than 10 members may BLUE LINE WAVE disability, visual impairment, traumatic NGE create additional teams. sunday June 7 brain injury or PTSD. Clinics will be given SUNDAY, JUNE 7 in swimming, cycling, running/wheelchair The top 5 times of the male and female pushing and transition. A paratriathlon teams will be used to determine the winners.

101 session will also be offered.

Co-ed teams must have at least 2 male and GISTER TODAY AT: Nto: STRIATHLO N.COM for moreWWW.LEO information go 2 female members. The top 2 male/female www.dare2tri.org/injured-military-camp times along with the next best time will be used to calculate the co-ed team time.

Great AM ERI C A’S

Blue lIneGreat wave RACING EVENT

RACING EVENT

sunday June 2

Come honor our service men and women by joining our Blue Line Wave!

Team BlueLine raises money to help the families of law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. for more information go to: www.teamblueline.org/

INJURED MILITARY CAMP friday June 5 - saturday June 6

W.LEO NSTRIATHLO N.COM NatioNally broadcasted!

CAMP ThisINJURED camp is the MILITARY only Dare2tri event spefriday June 5 - saturday June 6

REGISTER TODAY ATat: WWW.LEONSTRIATHLON.COM register today www.leoNstriathloN.com

INJURED MILITARY CAMP

This military camp is the only Dare2tri speinjured or veteran with event a physical disability, visual impairment, traumatic injured military or veteran with a physical brain injury or PTSD. Clinics will be given disability, visual impairment, traumatic in swimming, cycling, running/wheelchair brain injury or PTSD. Clinics will be given pushing and transition. A paratriathlon in swimming, cycling, running/wheelchair