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Standing at the Journalism Starting Line It is with great excitement that I introduce myself, Holly Petrovich, as the new Editor in Chief of Chicago Magazine as of May 16.

As a 22-year-old fresh out of college, I could not be more thankful for the opportunity to begin my journalism career at a place that allows me to combine several of my passions; not only do I get to build on my writing, editing and photography skills, but this position will motivate me to grow as a runner, a hobby I grew to love in high school cross country.

With my journalism degree from Illinois State University, experience as Editor in Chief at our school newspaper, and a half marathon under my belt, I have no doubts that Chicago Athlete is the perfect fit for me. I am eager to learn more about the magazine and racing industry, and hope to put my own spin on what is already a great product. My ideas are endless, and I am thrilled to begin implementing them.

From my standpoint, YOU, as a Chicago Athlete reader, are my new best friend and my priority; I want to be a perpetual resource for you, and even while I am still learning the ropes of the job, I want you to reach out to me with any questions, concerns or ideas regarding our magazine.

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Since 1983, the Chicago Triathlon has welcomed more than 100,000 first-time triathletes across the finish line. This may be the world’s largest multisport event, but it’s also the most versatile. Race weekend offers five separate event distances and more than 12 special competitions to athletes of all ages, abilities and experience levels. It’s more attainable than you think. Don’t miss out. Learn more. Commit today.

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Live Grit Lakefront 10 Mile Ryan Giuliano takes the lead at the Live Grit Lakefront 10 Miler on March 19, and placed first with a time of 51:53. The annual race begins on Montrose Beach in Chicago and continues down Belmont and Diversey Harbors.

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he Chicago Area Runners Association announced ‘Go Runs, its latest community initiative, in late April. The program will bring free, timed running events to locations around the city throughout the summer to help encourage active lifestyles and local engagement.

‘Go Runs will take place at 9 a.m. Saturdays from May 21 through July 9 at Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park, near the field house of Warren Park and east of the pool house in Washington Park and feature one mile and 5K distances. Anyone can participate, regardless of his or her previous experience in running, involvement with CARA or age, though those under 18 will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver in order to run.

Strollers, wheelchairs and well-behaved, leashed dogs are also welcome at ‘Go Runs.

Those interested in running can visit cararuns.org/gorun and register online before 11:59 p.m. on the Thursday night before the event. Once a person has registered, they can participate in any ‘Go Run at any park on any Saturday for the duration of the program, though they must choose a home park and participate in that park’s run first. Runners will receive a timing chip to wear on their shoe at their first ‘Go Run, and will use this same chip for every event. Runners can also register on-site between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Results will be available at cararuns.org after each event.

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Kyle Larson and Pam Staton, both runners for Fleet Feet/Nike Racing, took the top Illinois finishes at the Boston Marathon this year. Larson turned in a 2:34:15 in his Boston debut, while Staton crossed the finish line in 2:52:59, finishing as the 12th American female overall. Kristin Johnson, another Fleet Feet/Nike Racing runner, took third for Illinois women with a 2:57:01.

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Running USA released its annual State of the Sport: Largest Road Races report in April, detailing participation numbers across events in 2015, and Chicago had more events within the top 50 than any other city in the country.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine and Ironman announced in early May a new partnership that will provide NASM-certified personal trainers with the opportunity to take online courses to help their clients prepare for triathlons.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon topped the list with 37,395 finishers, good for fifth place overall for the second consecutive year. The 5K of the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K narrowly edged out the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K for second place Photo by: ali engin in the area with 23,096 finishers compared to the 8K’s 22,873. The 15K of the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K, counted as a separate event for finisher totals, had 12,218 finishers last year, while the Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon rounded out Chicago’s races in the top 50 with 12,032 finishers.

Ironman coaching certification, which provides 1.4 continuing education units towards the required 2.0 cEUs NASM trainers need to recertify every two years, covers a wide range of relevant topics, including background on the history of the Ironman and how to develop a training plan to sport-specific conditioning and training guidance for the three disciplines of an Ironman.

Had the Hot Chocolate races been counted together, the event, with 35,314 total finishers, would have placed seventh on a national scale. The Hot Chocolate 5K was the largest 5K in the country last year, and the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K took top honors as the largest 8K in the United States.

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LocaL Team Wins Usa TriaThLon high schooL naTionaL championship s ammy’s Fox Valley Region Club took home the first-ever combined team USA Triathlon High School Nationals title in April, buoyed by top 10 performances from some of the area’s best high school triathletes.

Local standout Audry Ernst logged the highest finish of all Chicagoland athletes, taking second in the female race with a time of 1:01:31 across a 750-meter swim, 19.6K bike and 5K run. Alex Thomas had the highest male finish, notching a 59:17 for fourth place.

Lauren Garriques took fifth and Justin Lorenz took 13th to help contribute to the overall team score. Gina Johnson, Jack DeWeerdt, Hope Zimmerman and Marina Ahner of the team also competed at the event, taking 10th, 21st, 34th and 37th, respectively, in their races.

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Sammy’s Fox Valley Region Club took second in the female club competition and third in the male club competition as well. All athletes trained at Sammy’s Bikes in St. Charles throughout the year.

“I am super excited for this group of athletes as they have worked very hard over the past six months in order to bring this championship home to the state of Illinois,” Sammy Radi, owner of Sammy’s Bikes, said in a press release. “Supporting these Junior athletes is a passion of mine and I look forward to continued success from this very talented group of student-athletes.”

You can find complete results from the event, which took place concurrently with the USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships, at www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon.

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ne of Chicago’s first organized running clubs, the Riis Park Striders, will celebrate its 40th anniversary this June. The club, which hosted its first meet on June 29, 1976, grew out of a tradition started by former St. Pat’s High School coach George Gebauer, who created the Shamrock Track Club at Riis Park in the mid-1960s. After his departure to coach at Maine South High School, Mike Martorano and Andy Senorski stepped in to fill Gebauer’s place, thus forming the Riis Park Striders.

In the 1980s, Chris Precht took over as the club’s president, and continues to serve in that role today.

“Our motto is run and enjoy,” Precht says. “We put on low key races so people can get an idea of what they can do, come out once a week and enjoy themselves.”

The Riis Park Striders rose to particular recognition in the Chicago running scene in the late 1970s and 1980s. During that time, the Chicago Area Runners Association organized annual track meets, which Riis Park won in 1979, 1981 and from 1983-1986.

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“We used to clean up in all the age groups, from 8 and under to over 70,” Precht says. “Now we’re mainly just a long distance running club.”

The Riis Park Striders host weekly meets on Saturdays with runs of varying distances ranging from one mile to 7.2 miles, running on roads in the early spring and cross country-style around Riis Park during the summer. Its two biggest races take place on Thanksgiving, when the club hosts the Joe Mittel Memorial Mile and the Dick King Memorial 5K, and the Christmas Classic six mile race in December.

Anyone can join the club, which meets at Riis Park (6100 W. Fullerton). To learn more, visit rpstriders.org.

“Our motto is run and enjoy. We put on low key races so people can get an idea of what they can do, come out once a week and enjoy themselves.”

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Stacy Nigrelli

Twelve years ago, Stacy Nigrelli signed up for her first half marathon, and she hasn’t looked back since.

As time has gone on, Nigrelli has continued to improve, taking more than 44 minutes off her original marathon time and winning her age division at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in 2014 at 60 years old. Last year, Nigrelli ran a 3:25:37 at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, accomplishing her long-held goal of a 3:25 marathon and taking second in her age division. She hopes to continue improving this year, particularly at the half marathon and marathon distances, and would especially like to take 19 seconds off her 1:35:10 half marathon time from last year’s Naperville Half Marathon to earn a 90 percent age graded score.

JaN Myrda

Jan Myrda won the notoriously challenging Rockdale Ramblin’ 10K in April, turning in a blazing 35:33, but doesn’t consider running his primary sport. Myrda, an avid cross country skier, uses road racing to help train for skiing in the winter. He won the Wolf Tracks Rendezvous 42K Skate in Minocqua, Wisconsin in January with a 2:16:28 and took 44th in the 51K Birkebeiner Skate at the American Birkebeiner in February in 2:29:39. Myrda has finished in the top 50 at the American Birkebeiner for the past six years and considers the race his main focus each year. He credits his regular training schedule and healthy diet for his success, and counts his 27th-place finish at the 1999 Boston Marathon in 2:25:20 as one of his biggest athletic accomplishments.

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hile Chicago spring played its cruel jokes on us, it gave us just enough warmth to find sporadic days to continue building base mileage in more dynamic scenery than atop a trainer in front of the television. Getting those long miles in around the city, though, can prove challenging in its own right. Many cyclists default to the Lakefront Trail, which can become a dangerous game of Frogger during post-hibernation and tourist season. While great for practicing your handling skills, it may not be the best choice for uninterrupted riding.

Fortunately, you know better and now want other options for your hours in the saddle amongst some different non-urban landscapes.

Chicago, its suburbs and many locations in Illinois have abundant nature and forest preserves, fantastic places to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and mix up your riding landscape. One such ride is the North Branch Trail that leads up to the Chicago Botanic Gardens in Glencoe. This trailhead and loop—or out and back—ranges from 24

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30-45 miles depending on where you start, but the trail begins at Devon and Caldwell in Chicago’s Edgebrook neighborhood. From here, you can follow the winding path north through Caldwell, Linne, Harms and Watersmeet Woods, in addition to several other wooded areas, along the North Branch of the Chicago River. As you enter and exit each new section of wooded seclusion, you will find a slightly different feel, along with an overarching theme, amongst the different preserves. An abundance of trees provide the backdrop over bridges and past clearings, sitting in stark contrast to our otherwise asphalted world of Chicagoland. Eventually, the path leads to the east side of I-94, up through the Skokie Lagoons and finally ends at the halfway point of the Chicago Botanic Garden, around 15 miles in from the trailhead. Stay awhile to enjoy these amazing gardens, or follow the path back south the same way you came north. You can also make the ride a loop by heading east to Sheridan Road, using this main roadway to bring you back south along the lakefront and eventually to the Lakefront Trail. Either way, you experience a

diverse ride that showcases a part of the area that largely goes untapped.

A plethora of people and animals (domesticated and wild) use this trail and can pose the same kind of obstacles you may encounter on the lakefront. There are many blind and sharp corners, so keep speeds in check when you cannot see around the bend. The trail has quite a few road crossings, so be mindful of cars that might not notice you emerging from the wooded areas at intersections. The path may become flooded in areas, especially at bridge underpasses, so try to plan your ride around dry weather. Similarly, with the heavy tree cover in sections, it takes longer for the path to dry out, so watch wet spots as well as leaves and other natural debris.

In all, the city and the surrounding suburbs offer many great riding routes, as long as you get a bit more creative in the planning portion. Once ridden though, you can easily ride this route again without a cue sheet or GPS, giving you the opportunity to take in the scenery while you pedal along.

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Ritchell currently runs two days per week, staying active throughout the rest of the week with swimming and biking to maintain an all-around fitness base. To prepare for the marathon, he plans to increase his mileage and slow down slightly and hopes to finish the race in under 3:30.

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oss Ritchell grew up as an athlete, but didn’t catch the running bug until his time in the U.S. Army. This fall, he plans to tackle his first marathon on behalf of the Pat Tillman Foundation, which has had a substantial impact on Ritchell’s life.

During his time in the Army, Ritchell served as part of the 75th Ranger Regiment. Rangers must be able to run two miles in under 12 minutes, and today, Ritchell aims to keep his pace under 7:00 miles while gradually adding distance over time.

Ritchell had always intended to join the armed forces one day, with his sights set on the Marines in particular. When Pat Tillman, a former NFL player for the Arizona Cardinals who left his professional football career to join the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, died while serving in Afghanistan, Ritchell found himself captivated by Tillman’s life and story.

“If I can run six miles in under 7:00, my goal next month is to run eight miles in under 7:00,” Ritchell says. “I’m uber-competitive. I expect a lot from my body.”

“Ever since he passed, I started looking more into his life and loving everything I read about him,” Ritchell says. “I was so impressed with who he was as a human being. He’s the main reason why I joined the Army, not the Marines.”

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Last year, Ritchell began fundraising for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which provides scholarships to military veterans and their spouses, when he participated in Ragnar Relay Chicago, running from Madison, WI to Chicago over the course of 19 hours in a relay-style race. It was his first race in quite some time, but this year plans to take his running and fundraising to the next level at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

but one oF the reasons i love the Pat tillman Foundation so much is that they’re investing in veterans as ambassadors oF a better world. it’s not just Funding,

and i think that’s really great.”

While Pat Tillman’s life had a notable impact on Ritchell, he also particularly supports the mission of the foundation that honors Tillman’s memory.

“A lot of foundations are raising money for veterans and it’s great and definitely necessary, but one of the reasons I love the Pat Tillman Foundation so much is that they’re investing in veterans as ambassadors of a better world,” Ritchell says. “It’s not just funding, and I think that’s really great.”

Ritchell’s belief in what the Pat Tillman Foundation does ultimately inspired him to take on the marathon this year.

“I really wanted to raise money for the Pat Tillman Foundation,” Ritchell says. “I read about their mission and love the people who work there. … I like to have a reason to do something, so even when it’s not fun, I have motivation to do it.”

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Youth Triathlon Season Do you know a kid who loves to run, swim and bike?

Youth triathlon season has started, and kids love the variety and feeling of accomplishment earned by doing a triathlon. Before signing Junior up for their first triathlon, however, consider these thoughts.

Required Skill Level Kids need to be able to swim, bike and run the race distance with strength before they will enjoy a triathlon.

Many parents make the mistake of entering their kids into a triathlon before they can confidently swim. I’ve seen this happen at almost every youth triathlon, and many of those terrified kids will never again want to line up at a youth triathlon starting line. Kids also need cycling skills before taking on a triathlon. If your child crashes hard during his or her first triathlon, he or she may decide that triathlon is not for them. Wait until your kids can complete all three disciplines strongly to ensure that your young racer will have a safe and positive first experience.

Equipment and Supportive Parents Supportive, positive parents make a major difference for a young triathlete at their race. Smile, stay calm, hug your kids and tell them how proud you are of their effort. Focus on fun rather than time or results, whether or not your child does really well. If your kid focuses on fun, they will want to do another race in the future. For equipment, young triathletes need a safe bike, helmet, swimsuit, goggles and running shoes.

Choosing Good Youth Triathlons Check out myracepal.com for a listing of area triathlons with a youth focus. Some adult races allow young

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competitors, but chose a kids-only race if at all possible.

Safety, clear course markings, swim lifeguard support, bike course marshals and finish line fun all make for excellent kids’ triathlons. The race distance should be ageappropriate. For kids 10 and under, the swim should cover about 100 yards, the bike should be two to four miles and the run distance shouldn’t exceed one mile.

Talk to the race director ahead of time and make sure that your child will have fun and be safe.

Consider Joining a Team Several excellent youth triathlon teams call the Chicago area home. If you go to a youth race, you will see kids wearing trisuits from different teams. Talk to the teams to find out if any hold practices near your town. Youth triathlon is fantastic when kids become part of a team.

Area teams go on to compete for team and individual awards at the USA Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships on July 30-31 in West Chester, Ohio.

Some Youth Triathlons and Duathlons in June and July (check myracepal.com for updated listings) June 4 B.R. Ryall YMCA Splash & Dash Glen Ellyn, IL June 5 Pleasant Prairie Cup Youth Triathlon Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, WI June 25 Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlon, Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, WI July 20 MMTT Splash & Dash, Geneva, IL July 23 Wauconda Kids Triathlon July 31 USA Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships, West Chester, Ohio

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She now attends Stevenson High School, running both cross country and track, squeezing in ski club and making “Gold” honor roll with lots of hard work academically. She loves to write and hopes to write for the Statesman once she completes her journalistic writing pre-cursors.

To nominate a Kid of the Month, email editor@mychicagoathlete.com

kids Calendar CyCling Tours 06/05/16 uPAF ride for the Arts, sponsored by Miller lite Milwaukee WI 06/12/16 Chicago Honor ride Helping our Healing Veterans through cycling Skokie IL 06/12/16 Chicagoland Tour de Cure Aurora IL 07/16/16 Z Tour Bike ride Princeton IL 7/31/16 leukemia and lymphoma society’s 2016 Blood sweat & Tears Charity Bike ride Mundelein IL

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06/04/16 running with the Knights 5K Bolingbrook IL

06/12/16 river grove Police FoP 5K River Grove IL

07/02/16 Dino Trail run north Vernon North Vernon IN

06/04/16 ZEro Prostate Cancer run/Walk Chicago Joliet IL

06/18/16 17th Annual Courthouse Classic LaGrange IN

07/03/16 Frontier Days stampede Arlington Heights IL

06/18/16 superhero Dash n’ splash 5K Mt Prospect IL

07/03/16 liberty 5K run/ Walk Morris IL

07/24/16 gyrig Tinley Park 5K Tinley Park IL

06/18/16 The Pr Mile Darien IL

07/04/16 Warrenville Park District Annual Firecracker 5K run/Walk Warrenville IL

07/24/16 PAWs Chicago 5K Chicago IL

06/04/16 Maryville 5K Family Fun run/Walk Des Plaines IL 06/05/16 run with the nuns 5K and youth Dash Lemont IL

06/03/16 light your Way to Better Health 5k Terre Haute IN

06/05/16 united run for the Zoo Chicago IL

06/04/16 5K/1K run the ridge run/Walk Burr Ridge IL

06/05/16 3rd Annual noonan syndrome 5K run/Walk-Kids run Wauconda IL

06/04/16 summertime stride 5K run & Walk Mokena IL 06/04/16 5k run of Everyday Champions by northwest Compass, inc Mount Prospect IL

07/16/16 Christmas in July races: 5K, 10K, 6 Hr, 12 Hr, 24 Hr and Kids Fun runs Lisle IL

06/12/16 Donuts for Dads 5K run and Kids Fun runs East Dundee IL

06/05/16 Annie ryan run 17th Annual Elmhurst IL

06/04/16 4th Annual spirit sprint 5K Worthington IN

06/25/16 Child Advocates superhero run Indianapolis IN

06/04/16 run the ridge 5K/1K Burr Ridge IL

running 06/02/16 Monumental Mile Indianapolis IN

06/04/16 Dino Trail run Brown County Nashville IN

06/11/16 grim Mile Chicago IL

06/10/16 lagrange rocks 5K La Grange IL 06/11/16 summerfest rock ‘n sole run Milwaukee WI 06/11/16 st norbert Block Party 5K run Northbrook IL 06/11/16 Ben’s Memorial Mile Downers Grove IL

06/18/16 necktie 5K Walk & run Beverly Shores IN 06/18/16 5K Bridge 2 Bridge run/Walk Wisconsin Rapids WI

06/25/16 Proud to run 10k run & 5k run/walk Chicago IL

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07/04/16 Firecracker 5K Warrenville IL

06/19/16 ricky Byrdsong Memorial race Against Hate Evanston IL

07/09/16 Expanding lives 5K Northfield IL

06/19/16 Father’s Day 10K5K Cary IL 06/25/16 raider Challenge 5K/10K Quincy IL 06/25/16 7th Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for CHArgE 5K Warrenville IL

07/10/16 A safe Haven 5K run! To End Homelessness Chicago IL 07/16/16 Hemingway 8k running of the Bulls race Oak Park IL

07/16/16 Cannonball run Cambridge WI 07/17/16 run for Hunger Elmhurst IL 07/21/16 sundowner 5K Joliet IL

07/28/16 lurie Children’s run for gus 5K run/1 Mile Walk/400 Meter Kids race Chicago IL 07/30/16 Acres of Hope Farm Trail run & Pancake Breakfast at stade’s Farm McHenry IL 07/31/16 Chocoholic Frolic Appleton WI 07/31/16 run for Walk at northwestern university Evanston IL 07/31/16 Bob leonard 5K river run St. Charles IL TriATHlon 06/05/16 Pleasant Prairie Cup youth and Junior Triathlon Pleasant Prairie WI

06/18/16 stovepipe sprint lincoln’s new salem State Historic Site IL 06/18/16 TougHMAn Wi Half iron Distance Triathlon Appleton WI 06/25/16 optimist sprint Triathlon Winona Lake IN 07/10/16 Winnebago County Triathlon Winneconne WI 07/10/16 youth Triathlon Belvidere IL 07/10/16 yMCA Mcgaw 2016 youth Triathlon Evanston IL 07/20/16 MMTT splash and Dash Geneva IL 07/23/16 Wauconda Kids Triathlon Wauconda IL 07/24/16 ripon Medical Center Triathlon Green Lake WI 07/24/16 Wauconda Triathlons Wauconda IL 07/30/16 stone Man sprint Triathlon Springfield IL 07/30/16 iron Abe Triathlon Springfield IL

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1. Wisconsin Marathon and Half Marathon runners take off on Saturday, May 7 in Kenosha. Nearly 4,000 runners participated in the annual race.

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2. Kids of all ages, some acccompanied by parents, line up for the third annual Bobcat Blitz 5K and 1 mile walk/run on May 14 in Palatine.

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4. An accomplished participant leaps over the finish line at the Wisconsin Marathon in Kenosha.

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5. Members of myTEAM TRIUMPH push a participant in a wheelchair at the Wisconsin Marathon. myTEAM TRIUMPH is a non-profit athletic ride-along program created for people with disabilities who would normally not be able to participate in endurance events.

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2016 EVENTS TO TRY THIS SUMMER B Y: C H R I S L E W I S

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ThroughouT The uniTed STaTeS, obSTacle courSe and mud run evenTS aTTracT a diverSe crowd of people. paSSionaTe runnerS preparing for maraThonS or TriaThlonS compeTe nexT To ThoSe enTirely new To The SporT, ofTen looking for an alTernaTive form of exerciSe. many, eSpecially millennialS, come To The evenTS Seeking new advenTureS and neTworking opporTuniTieS, and Some Simply wanT To puSh ThemSelveS To achieve more Than They ever ThoughT poSSible. regardleSS of Their differenceS, They all have one Thing in common: a deSire To parTicipaTe in an “ouTSide of The box” group acTiviTy. “obSTacle courSe and mud run evenTS have become one of The faSTeST growing aSpecTS of SporTS in The counTry,” carol goTTShall, communicaTionS manager for Tough mudder, a 10- To 12-mile-long obSTacle courSe evenT, SayS. “The induSTry haS STruck a chord wiTh people who noT only Seek advenTure, buT are alSo looking for a challenge beyond ThaT of TradiTional raceS.”

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Aside from providing a broad audience of participants an opportunity to compete in a 5K race with over 20 obstacles, MuckFest MS dedicates itself to finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. In fact, 100 percent of its fundraising dollars support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In 2015 alone, over 40,000 participants raised more than $3 million, adding to the nearly $23 million raised since the event began.

“MuckFest MS attracts a diverse array of people from all walks of life, many of whom have never participated in a mud obstacle event before,” Jim Hennessey, director of consumer marketing at Event 360, an event management team that produces MuckFest MS in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, says. “Some are motivated to help someone close to them that has been touched by MS, while some just want to get together with their friends and have a blast.”

Eleven cities, including Grayslake, currently host MuckFest MS events.

To encourage runners’ friends and family members to attend, each event provides spectators the best possible view of the obstacles, including the Flying Muckers (which features a 35-foot zip line), Spill Hill (a muddy hill) and Skid Mark (a muddy pit).

“The obstacles are also designed for any athletic level, from first-timers to endurance athletes,” Hennessey says.

Mudderella

As a member of the Tough Mudder, Inc. family, Mudderella provides participants a five- to seven-mile-long obstacle mud run course created for women, by women.

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Each of Mudderella’s obstacles tests participants’ agility, balance, strength and teamwork, as women of all athletic abilities come together to finish the race.

“It is a non-timed, noncompetitive event that encourages women to work as a team, celebrate their strengths and overcome obstacles together in a fun, social setting,” Erica Pollack, event director for Mudderella, says. “The obstacles are designed with women in mind, but they’re still challenging because women deserve an awesome workout.”

This year, five Mudderella events take place across the United States, one of which will occur in Grayslake. Women make up about 95 percent of the field, but men are also encouraged to participate in support of their family members or friends.

“Mudderella is an event that’s totally unique from any other type of workout and it may inspire women to try other fitness challenges as well,” Pollack says. “Participants walk away feeling truly accomplished.”

spartan race

The Spartan Race currently has four distances—Sprint (3+ miles), Super (8+ miles), Beast (12+ miles) and Ultra Beast (26+ miles)—for individuals and three team events—the Hurricane Heat, 12 Hour Hurricane Heat and the Agoge—with a variety of obstacles designed to mentally and physically challenge participants.

“The trifecta, which is when someone completes Sprint, Super and Beast distance races in a calendar year, is a big part of our brand, with thousands vying to join the ‘Trifecta Tribe’ every year,” Joe DiStefano, direct of fitness and training for the Spartan Race, says.

TRAIN FOR THE BEST RESULTS Cardio and Strength. Aside from typical cardio and strength exercises, Gardner recommends that participants consider high knees, in which they raise their knees as high as possible with each step and then rapidly switch their feet and use their arms as if they were running, and squats.

“For squats, runners should stand upright with their feet flat, shoulder width apart, and their arms down their sides,” Gardner says. “They can then lower their bodies toward the floor, push their hips back and down and bend their knees, prior to pushing through their heels to return to the top position.”

Core. In addition to stretching their glutes, lower back and hamstrings, participants can also strengthen their core with opposite toe crunch and hip press exercises.

“For opposite toe crunches, runners should lie flat on their backs and slowly raise their right legs and left arms up, while reaching for their right feet with their left arms,” Pollack says.

“After they complete reps on one side, they can then switch sides.”

Interval Training. To improve their speed as they prepare for obstacle course events, runners should also consider interval training.

“Intervals encompass a variety of workouts that involve low- to high-intensity periods, followed by rest or recovery periods. For example, rather than jogging a few miles, runners can split up a half-hour workout into a few walks or jogs that last a couple minutes, as well as some half-minute sprints,” Gardner says. “These exercises’ various intensity levels are similar to the obstacles runners will face on obstacle courses.”

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“To complete hip press exercises, runners should again lie flat on their backs, but with their knees bent,” Pollack says. “Their feet should be one foot away from their hips. They should then press their hips up, so that they contract their glutes, and then slowly lower their hips back to the ground to contract their abs.”

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“Over the years, I have found that participants are pretty evenly split between current and former athletes looking to challenge themselves, as well as people who have never participated in an athletic event before.”

— Brian Alexander

In fact, Spartan Race has attracted so many participants that it now hosts races in over 25 countries, including the United States. On June 11, Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to participate in two of the races, the Sprint and the Super, in Richmond.

“Over the years, I have found that participants are pretty evenly split between current and former athletes looking to challenge themselves, as well as people who have never participated in an athletic event before,” Brian Alexander, a coach at Niles’s CrossFit Illumine who recently completed a Spartan Race coaching course, says. “It can be a gateway sport for many, as I have seen people inspired to branch out and compete in ultramarathons or run their first 10K races.”

Tough Mudder

As Tough Mudder continues to attract new and repetitive participants alike, it has recently introduced obstacles like the Block Ness Monster, in which Mudders have to push, pull and roll their way through 60 feet of rotating barriers, as well as an event series known as the Tough Mudder Half, a five-mile course with over a dozen obstacles.

Over 2 million people, from first-timers to fitness gurus, have participated

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so far. As a result, more than 100 events will take place around the world from March to November.

“Tough Mudder events aren’t races, but challenges, which is one of the main factors that have contributed to their popularity,” Gottshall says.

“The events are untimed, so participants can focus on working together to overcome the obstacle challenges.”

Each event consists of 10- to 12-mile-long courses designed to test participants’ strength and stamina. Tough Mudder also values teamwork and camaraderie, as participants from all walks of life collaborate to help each other finish the events.

“The courses were designed for participants of all athletic backgrounds,” Gottshall says. “Participants are involved for a variety of reasons, whether it’s to take on a new fitness challenge, celebrate a personal milestone or have fun with their friends and colleagues.”

Warrior dash

Since 2009, over 2.5 million people have participated in the Warrior Dash, the United States’ first nationwide obstacle course race series.

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www.warriordash.com Warrior Dash Illinois Saturday, June 11 | Dollinger Family Farm, Channahon Warrior Dash Indiana Saturday, Sept. 10 | Tom’s Marine, Crawfordsville, Ind. Photo by: Calvin Fleming, Principal, Good PR

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www.spartan.com Chicago Super and Sprint Weekend Saturday/Sunday, June 11 and 12 Richmond Hunt Club, Richmond.

Athletes of all abilities can participate in the 5K, since its 12 obstacles break up the distance into small segments.

“The majority of our participants are first-time 5K runners,” Lauren Gardner, public relations manager for the Warrior Dash, says. “By starting with something achievable—like a Warrior Dash—fitness becomes more fun to ease into as a lifestyle. Many of our participants return year after year, and increase their abilities each time.”

Of the 12 obstacles that participants encounter, three especially stand out: Muddy Mayhem (participants crawl under barbed wire through a 100-foot-long mud pit), Mud Mounds (runners climb over a tall mud mound and then slide down into a muddy pit) and Goliath (participants run up two stories, and then slide down a 30-foot high slide).

“Our first Warrior Dash took place in the Chicago area in 2009, and we have had one outside of the city every year since,” Gardner states. “Red Frog Events, the event production company behind Warrior Dash, is actually a Chicago-based company, so our Illinois race location has always had a special place in our hearts.”

MUCKFEST MS

www.muckfestms.com MuckFest MS Chicago Saturday, Sept. 10 | Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake

TOUGH MUDDER

toughmudder.com Tough Mudder Michigan and Tough Mudder Half Michigan Saturday/Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18 Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Mich.

Tough Mudder Wisconsin and Tough Mudder Half Wisconsin Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2 | Racetrack, Plymouth, Wis.

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This summer, get ready to travel beyond the outer rim of suburbia and into the wilds of the Midwest, where you will find a number of great choices for active getaways six hours or less from downtown Chicago.

Anyone who has driven across the vast sea of fields in Illinois may find it hard to imagine a local active giveaway outside of tipping cows or detasseling corn, but other areas of the state have a varied topography that offer opportunities for exploration and physical activity to keep you in shape, with beautiful scenery as well.

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STARVED ROCK STATE PARK The official website starvedrockstatepark.org boasts that the park has been voted the number one attraction in Illinois, making it the tourism crown jewel of the state. International visitors to Illinois find their way here, and it is common to hear several different languages as you hike the busy trails.

Hiking: Starved Rock State Park boasts over 12 miles of paved hiking trails from easy to moderate. Count on several wooden stairways to keep you in shape as you trek to 18 different canyons, 14 of which feature waterfalls. Bring footwear with good traction; it can be slippery in spots.

Canoe/Kayak: Starved Rock Adventures offers canoe rentals right in the park from May to October so you can paddle up the Illinois River, water levels and weather permitting. Or you may prefer to paddle the nearby Fox River, or raft on the mighty Vermillion River: as close as you can get to white water in Illinois.

Starved Rock Adventures Reservations: (815) 434-9200 Vermillion River Rafting Reservations: (815) 667-5242 or vermillionriverrafting.com Accommodations: Starved Rock Lodge: starvedrocklodge.com 815-667-4211 Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort: grizzlyjacksresort.com 866-399-3866 Willows Hotel, Utica: thewillowshotel.net 815-667-3400

BIKING IN WISCONSIN The League of American Bicyclists ranks Wisconsin among the top 10 biking states in the nation. The state is home to literally hundreds of miles of trails, from paved routes to dirt and gravel trails, and is credited for being the first state to establish a rails-to-trails project, the Elroy-Sparta Trail that was converted in 1965.

Elroy-Sparta Trail: This trail is one of the most popular trails in the country. It’s mostly crushed limestone, and traverses through three tunnels (one is nearly three-quarters of a mile and completely dark, headlamp recommended) and five towns, each with a charm of its own. Traveling eastward from Sparta to Elroy is the uphill direction, for those who want to add a slightly perceptible workout to their journey. Riders 16 years or older must purchase a daily or annual pass to use the trail; hikers and snowmobilers can use the trail for free.

The Elroy-Sparta Trail is part of the 101 State Trail System that starts with the 400 Trail in Reedsburg, continues westward with the Elroy-Sparta Trail, then the LaCrosse River Trail, and finally stretches to the Mississippi River on the Great River Trail.

Accommodations: All the info you need can be found at elroy-sparta-trail.com. For bike rentals, click on “Shuttles.”

Links to all four trails can be found at bike4trails.com.

CAMBA: Chequamegon (pronounced, “shuh-WAH-mah-gon”) Area Mountain Bike Association refers to the CAMBA Trail System as the “Single Track Capital” of the Midwest, and its mileage certainly helps that claim: over 300 miles of trails offer “striking beauty and peaceful solitude.” CAMBA stretches across Bayfield and Sawyer counties, with southern Bayfield County’s glacial moraines providing plenty of ideal mountain biking action.

All the information you need can be found on the CAMBA website, including a large selection of lodging and camping choices in the Cable, Hayward, and Ashland areas. cambatrails.org.

WISCONSIN BIKING GUIDE: If the Elroy-Sparta Trail or the CAMBA do not quench your cycling fix, you have nearly endless number of choices with the Wisconsin Biking Guide. bit.ly/ WIBikeGuide

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HEARTLAND SpA

heartlandspa.com | Lake Geneva, WI | 262.248.2157 Located in the Bella Vista Suites of Lake Geneva, the Heartland Spa offers a variety of yoga classes, African dance and aqua classes as well as “Pound Fit,” a full body cardio, conditioning and strength training workout in which you “become the music.” Help yourself of one of several all-inclusive packages from a two-nighter to the seven night Pamper & Thrive! 7-Night Boot Camp. “There’s nobody else like us in the Midwest,” owner Harold Lebovic says.

He emphasizes that the spa is not only “a true natural health destination,” but also “one of the most affordable choices for wellness spas anywhere. Being this close to Chicago and other cities means less time traveling—you typically have an extra two days to work out.” Heartland Spa also has plans to take advantage of the 21-mile scenic public trail that circles Lake Geneva, passing by the town’s many famous mansions. Information on the trail can be found at walktalkgawk.com.

pADDLING SpORTS IN WISCONSIN The Wisconsin River, located just northwest of Madison, provides paddling opportunities through shallow waters in a mostly undeveloped area, with shoreline and island opportunities for camping and fishing. Local outfitter Wisconsin River Outings offers a wide range of choices, ranging from a half-day paddle to more than four days on the river, with opportunities to make it wild or mild depending on your preference.

WILD Sauk City, Sauk prairie Area: Sauk City is where the party starts. It gets busy in this section and has a reputation for its “Spring Break” atmosphere, complete with nude beach along the way. Here you can park and paddle right away. A bus will pick you up in the afternoon at the end of your trip and take you back up river to your car.

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Boscobel, Driftless Area: This is the heart of fly fishing country, so it stands to reason this will be the quieter paddling choice.

You can pick your own sand bar for camping, water levels permitting.

Wisconsin River Outings will shuttle you to the start of your paddle so that you will arrive at your vehicle at the finish.

Wisconsin River Outings canoe-camping.com 608.375.5300 pESHTIGO RIVER Paddling enthusiasts can head to the Peshtigo River in northeast Wisconsin, known especially for the Roaring Rapids, a four-mile stretch of class IV and V rapids. Beginners need not fear—other segments along the water are less daunting, but still provide challenge and scenery. Local outfitters can provide beginners and experts alike with canoe and kayak rentals, shuttle service, guided rafting trips and camping options.

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When users flock back to the Lakefront Trail this summer, they’ll find a new experience at a critical entrance that has caused problems for cyclists and pedestrians for years.

The city has reconstructed the trail and grounds at the Fullerton entrance, one of the busiest sections of the Lakefront Trail, adding nearly six acres of parkland by filling in the lakefront in a $31.5 million project funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. The reconfiguration provides two separate trails for pedestrians and cyclists, a longtime goal of cycling advocates.

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“now we’re seeing political leadership that wants better biking and walking infrastructure in their wards,” he says. “It’s no longer, ‘Do we want it?’ but rather it’s leaders arguing that they want it now, faster and more of it.”

Kyle Whitehead, campaign director of the active Transportation alliance, says the organization ultimately hopes to separate users the entire length of the 18.5-mile trail.

“We’d love to see that the full length of the trail, but we recognize that practically, it’s going to come in segments over time, so we prioritize the segments that are most congested, with the most conflicts,” he says.

The Lakefront Trail sees more than 30,000 people accessing the trail every day during summer months, and more than 100,000 on busy summer weekends. While the changes at Fullerton will provide a much better experience, users will still find a logjam at Navy Pier this summer as construction continues on the Navy Pier Flyover project, a $60 million project scheduled for completion in 2018.

Until then, a complicated, congested detour guides users clumsily across Illinois street and Grand avenue from the north side of the Chicago River to the south. When completed, the flyover will allow trail users to smoothly bypass the congestion caused at the entrance to Navy Pier, the Midwest’s most popular tourist attraction, on an elevated 16-foot wide pedestrian path for cyclists and walkers.

“The Navy Pier Flyover is huge,” Whitehead says. “That’s been a choke point that’s been known for years.”

With the Fullerton entrance now complete, and the flyover at Navy Pier progressing, Whitehead says active Trans next hopes to see separated traffic at Ohio Street Beach and Oak Street Beach. When the Active Transportation Alliance released the 2013 Friends of the Lakefront Trail Public Engagement Report, separate spaces for walking, biking and running came in as users’ number one priority.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced March 22 that the city would create separate lanes for bikers and joggers from Fullerton Avenue to Ohio street, and from 31st street to 51st street. steven Vance, an urban planner and cycling advocate who launched the blog Grid Chicago with John Greenfield in 2010, then Streetsblog Chicago in 2013, says that while these large projects have sparked enthusiasm, the city is perilously behind on routine maintenance.

“You can see how this is the case because instead of maintaining and repairing broken parts of the Lakefront Trail, the Park District paints over it with yellow paint,” he says. “And some of the yellow painted areas have been in that condition for years. They make it really easy to see how far behind they are.”

Whitehead says major change has taken place in the city’s approach to cycling and pedestrian transportation.

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But Whitehead pointed out that improving life for non-motorized transportation users in Chicago isn’t all about high-profile infrastructure projects. Improved signage and markings could go a long way in making paths safer and easier to use, he says.

For instance, adding pavement markings to the Lakefront Trails would make way-finding easier and is often more effective than signage. Signage should have simple, specific messages at points along the trail, rather than a small-print laundry list of rules at trail entrances.

“It’s important to think about all of the different types of people who use the trail, from those using it for training to those commuting, to inexperienced cyclists on vacation,” Whitehead says.

ail r t e h T n o g trainin The Lakefront Trail is home to dozens of 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons every summer. It’s also home to many more daily training runs. Among those who train on the trail:

ChiCago area runners assoCiation

www.cararuns.org The granddaddy of Chicago running clubs, CARA claims 9,000 members.

ChiCago enduranCe sports

www.chicagoendurancesports.com Longtime training club hosts runs on the trail several days each week.

CloCktower runners www.clocktowerrunners.org Saturday runs at Waveland Ave.

linColn park paCers Saturday runs on the lakefront.

d a o r e h t f o s rule With thousands of people using the Lakefront trail every day with a wide range of cycling and running backgrounds, there’s no way to eliminate all conflicts. But following a few simple rules will improve the trail experience for everyone.

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Do not travel more than two abreast when the trail is busy

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Move to the right to make way for faster traffic

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Do not stop suddenly in the middle of the trail

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Use passing signals to notify others (use a bell, or say “on your left”)

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Don’t pass by veering into the lane of oncoming traffic

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Yield to others when crossing or entering the trail

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Leash your dogs or other pets

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If you’re walking or biking slowly, stay to the right to allow faster traffic to pass

Keep up with Lakefront Trail news by following @ActivetransLFT or #CHILFT on Twitter, where cyclists post updates on trail conditions, safety hazards, and trail etiquette.

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Champion of Trees 10K

Champion of Trees 10k

8. Johann Gonzalez 38 9. Scott Pahl 10. Daane Etheridge

AP RIL 2 4 , 2 0 1 6 | L I S LE , I L

By Jonathan Cain

If you live within a reasonable driving distance to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle and you like this weekend, they put on the Champion of Trees 10k, which, while a little hilly, is a great, mid-spring race that allows you to push yourself and gives you a good measuring stick if you are doing some longer races towards the end of the season. The 10k is a two loop course on the east side of the Arboretum. This actually helps to make the race seem a little shorter than it actually is because after the first two mile loop, you can talk Male Overall Results 1. Damian Bednorz 2. Jonathan Cain 3. Mike Wong 4. Wes Schoenfeldt 5. Ryan Magnoni 6 Gary Moneysmith 7. Lino Hernandez Name

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Female Overall Results 1. Kristie Hawkins 35 2. Natalie Schrame 29 3. Karen Frum 40 4. Denise Parejko 32 5. Rebecca Montgomery 37 6. Alexis Benavente 26 7. Dana Rotz 23 8. Sonja Wise 12 9. Katherine Pecak 35 10. Nicole Vergara 13

Brookfield, IL Lisle, IL Wheaton, IL

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39:47 40:50 Northbrook, IL 41:25 Clarendon Hills, IL 43:48 Glen Ellyn, IL 44:28 Schaumburg, IL 44:49 Downers Grove, IL 45:05 Lombard, IL 46:07 Lisle, IL 46:07 Oswego, IL 46:28

Frankfort Half Marathon

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The Frankfort Half Marathon, sponsored by Aurelio’s Pizza, took place on April 30 in the historical downtown Frankfort. Runners began outside of specialty running store Running Excels and continued west down Name

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the Old Plank Road Trail. While slightly hilly, the path is a “picturesque tour,” the event website claims, as they get to run through Hickory Creek Forest Preserve. Three hundred and 44 runners participated, and the top three in each age group received rewards. Frankfort is already looking for volunteers for the 2017 race.

Male Overall Results 1. Dan Regalado 2. Roy Witty 3. Matt Gill 4. Mark Catania 5. Gary Andruch 6. Christopher Stockman 7. Michael Blake 8. Les Hockenberry 9. John Molchin, 10. Chris Hedges Female Overall 1. Angela Homberg 2. Amanda Waznis Name

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3. Joseph Amenya 4. Patrick Rizzo 5. Charlie Morrissey 6. Geoffrey Birgen 7. Zane Grabau 8. Francesco Arato 9. Lance Cundy 10. Harley Johnson

Grand Prairie, TX 2:24:03

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2:25:10 Brookfield, IL 2:29:39 Columbia, MO 2:33:15 Waterville ,MN 2:34:24 Bolingbrook, IL 2:36:48 Iowa City, IA 2:39:44 Urbana, IL 2:41:00 Colorado Springs, CO

CPD Run to Remember 5k AP RIL 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 | C H I CA G O , I L

Also on April 30 was the 12th annual Run to Remember 5K, held by the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, which is a not-for-profit organization striving to honor the lives of U.S. fallen heroes. The race took place on the lakefront in the city, and more than 5,000 citizens, police officers and families were expected to participate. The CPMF exceeded its goal of raising $175,000, and received $190,834.92.

Male Overall Results 1. Jacek Kafel 2. Jeff Jonaitis 3. Roger Pinon 4. Todd Quenau 5. Phil Hernandez 6. Adam Nevens 7. James Farrell 8. Al Wahlig 9. Jason Metnick 10. Thomas Connors

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Female Overall Results 1. Lydia Jessup 40 2. Kristen Eckert 35 3. Veronica Deane 30 4. Nicolle Macias 30 5. Beth Kreppein 40 6. Sharon Datro 63 7. Kate Bongiovanni 36 8. Korey Martinez 31 9. Kristyn McGuinness 25 10. Kristen Kulinczenko 28

Illinois Marathon and Half Marathon

AP RIL 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 | C H A M PA I G N , I L

Over 5,000 runners participated in the eighth annual Illinois Marathon and Half Marathon on April 30 in Champaign. The fl at course tends to be popular among racers, and the finish line inside the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Memorial Stadium is exhilarating. Along with the marathon and half marathon, contestants can run the 10K, 5K, Youth Run or the Marathon Relay. A Wheel Chair Half Marathon is also available.

Marathon Male Overall Results 1. Peter Kibet Limo 32 Morristown, NJ 2:20:53 2. Kennedy Kemei 37 Morristown, NJ 2:20:58 Name

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M AY 1 , 2 0 1 6 | WES T C H IC AGO, IL

The 12th annual WE GO RUN took place on May 1 in West Chicago. The different races featured are a 10K, 5K, 1 Mile and the Kiddie Dash, and all aim to promote positive health and wellness while raising money for the West Chicago School District 33 athletic programs. This year specifically, the goal was to purchase new athletic uniforms and equipment to student athletes at Leman Middle School.

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Half Marathon Female Overall 1. Grace Kahura 23 Katonah, NY 2. Aurelia Rutto 27 Indianapolis, IN 3. Jenelle Deatherage 38 Dunlap, IL 4. Hiruni Wijayaratne 25 Broomfield, CO 5. Jackie Pirtle-Hall 33 St Charles, MO 6. Karrie Hamstra-Wright 39 Chicago, IL 7. Jackie Rzepecki 37 Urbana, IL 8. Stacy Mowry 24 Normal, IL 9. Jamie Vest 29 Lebanon, MO 10. Alyssa Schneider 23 Champaign, IL

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Marathon Female Overall 1. Gisela Olalde Granados 31 2. Susan Tanui 33 3. Lyubov Denisova 44 4. Carrie Mack 29 5. Mary Ellen Schupbach 37 6. Kristina Kelsey 36 7. Hannah Stone 28 8. Madeline Aufmann 25 9. Kathy Pearman 41 10. Sarah Fisher 23

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2:43:18 2:44:39 2:48:53 2:56:45 3:01:29 3:06:02 3:07:45 3:09:40 3:11:07 University City, MO 3:11:47

Half Marathon Male Overall 1. Samuel Bushong 26 Normal, IL 2. Cameron Rieger 24 Chicago, IL 3. Stephen Clevenger 29 Decatur, IL 4. Patrick Muleki Seya 24 Urbana, IL 5. Nicholas Heller 25 Urbana, IL 6. Michael Lifson 26 Downers Grove, IL 7. Dane Christiansen 24 Hainesville, IL 8. Phil McNeal 26 Romeoville, IL 9. Michael Straza 46 Bloomington, IL 10. Sam Welch 26 Chicago, IL Name

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10k Male Overall 1. Chris Stibal 2. Adam Silbernagel 3. Francisco Zuniga 4. Craig Lochridge 5. Bob Vishanoff 6. Hugo Bucio 7. Jose Curiz 8. Dan Dieckmann 9. Paul McLeland 10. Nick Parry

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37:52.9 41:36.8 43:53.8 43:55.2 45:06.0 47:22.8 47:33.4 Glendale Heights, IL 51:20.6 Chicago, IL 51:21.4 Carol Stream, IL 53:03.5

10k Female Overall 1. Cynthia Munoz 2. Eileen Skisak 3. Heidi Dineen 4. Mary McMillin 5. Alejandra Terrazas 6. Jane Ostergaard 7. Shannon Kennedy 8. Susan Stibal 9. Cynthia Duntz 10. Jessica Knopp

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5k Male Overall 1. Filiberto Romero 2. Angel Montenegro 3. Osvaldo Santiago 4. Aldo Alfaro 5. Tyler Ostergaard 6. Kevin Silbernegel 7. Alejandro Aguilar 8. Hugo Garcia 9. Michael Salerno 10. Mr. Eversole

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Bartlett, IL Hanover Park, IL Chicago, IL Naperville, IL Bartlett, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Carol Stream, IL

49:44.2 51:57.9 53:44.9 54:55.9 58:27.3 59:48.3 59:48.9 1:00:32

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19:58.1 20:16.4 20:45.1 20:46.5 20:55.9 21:52.8 22:04.8 22:09.4 22:13.3 22:35.1

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5k Female Overall 1. Kristi Walsh 2. Adi Huerta 3. Emily Ayala 4. Angela Bautista 5. Staesha Moore 6. Olivia Franklin 7. Lola Browning 8. Shenay Lochridge 9. Angelica Jimenez 10. Maricela Aguado

Chicago, IL

22:17.7 22:39.7 Chicago, IL 22:46.7 Chicago, IL 23:35.8 Chicago, IL 24:05.8 Sugar Grove, IL 24:36.2 Chicago, IL 24:37.1 Chicago, IL 25:42.2 Chicago, IL 25:49.3 Chicago, IL 26:52.5

Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile MAY 7, 2 0 1 6 | L EM O N T, I L

“Do the Q” was a popular phrase on the morning of May 7, where the Quarryman 10 Mile and 5K took place in Lemont. The mission of this race is to offer runners a different and more challenging course in a unique, quaint town setting. As part of the “Quarryman Challenge” runners are dared to endure the hilly route while enjoying the scenery.

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Male Overall 1. Joel Bendtsen 2. Emisael Favela 3. Daniel Regalado 4. Robert Wiegand 5. Tony Bleull 6. Lance Caldwell 7. Derick Anhalt 8. Peter Mone 9. James Robertson 10. Christian Haydel

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Female Overall 1. Missy Darling 2. Jill Czarnik 3. Annabelle Winters 4. Marisa Tompkins 5. Angelica Guerrero 6. Julie Bruns 7. Lauren Mulac 8. Stephanie Hughes Name

56:32 57:16 59:21 1:00:54 1:02:59 1:03:10 1:03:46 1:05:03 1:05:21 1:05:26

Batavia, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL

1:08:42 1:09:30 1:10:07 Downers Grove, IL 1:11:00 Chicago, IL 1:13:32 Elmhurst, IL 1:14:07 Lemont, IL 1:14:25 Naperville, IL 1:14:47

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9. Maggie Barney 10. Laura Kennedy

Lake Forest, IL

1:16:00

Run for the Kids: Superhero Shuffle

M AY 7 , 2 0 1 6 | VILLA PARK, IL

Several Batman’s, Superman’s and Hulk’s ran through the streets of Villa Park on May 7 as part of the 13th annual Run for the Kids Superhero Shuffle 5K Run or 2 Mile Walk. Participants of all ages were encouraged to dress as a superhero to promote the idea of children and adults with disabilities to create their own identities. After the race, face painting, food, entertainment and awards were available.

Male Overall 1. Alexander Whyte 2. Anye Whyte 3. Kevin Christian 4. Keith Halsall 5. Mark Levy Name

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18:20.3 18:38.3 19:00.6 20:01.1 20:02.0 Time

6. Matthew Cellupica 7. Jake Toppen 8. Michael Pigoni 9. Drew Patterson 10. Dave Kurek Female Overall 1. Celi Dietzen 2. Kayla Halsall 3. Melissa Fisher 4. Erin Kobiella 5. Jocelynn Lechuga 6. Laura Basi 7. Karen Kozlowski 8. Elissa Horner 9. Patricia Deegan 10. Nicole Matson

Barrington IL Oak Forest IL Chicago IL Naperville IL Lombard IL

20:22.3 21:16.8 21:19.4 21:31.0 22:00.9

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Lombard IL Chicago IL Hanover Park IL Batavia IL Chicago IL Lombard IL Glen Ellyn IL Homer Glen IL

23:48.4 24:32.3 25:16.5 25:39.7 27:37.8 27:43.0 28:09.3 28:11.3

Wisconsin Marathon and Half Marathon

MAY 7, 2 0 1 6 | K EN O S H A , W I

By Ashley Nolan

Kenosha is a darling town right on Lake Michigan, just an hour from Chicago. As we walked over to the starting line, the sun peaked through the clouds over the lake, but to the southwest dark clouds were emerging and it was quickly noticeable that a storm was rolling in. Temperatures began to lower and the wind began to pick-up. We wondered if this storm would cause a delay in the start, but the national anthem carried on and no sooner we were off! The first few miles started south and then headed back up north. On our way up north was when my love/hate relationship with the wind began. When going north, the wind was very much against us. We are talking sand in the eyes, in the socks, in the hair and everywhere else you could imagine. Luckily, the turnaround at around 7.5 miles gave us some relief and the wind was at our backs for the next… wait a minute, now the wind began hitting from all directions!

Marathon Male Overall 1. Dustin Baldwin 27 2. Mathias Osmark 34 3. Brian Falcone 37 4. Alex Leon 40 5. Adam Lazrus 26 6. Sean Gill 32 7. Matthew Diamond 30 8. Lucas Larson 29 9. Timothy Gavin 40 10. Buddy Huttanus 30 Marathon Female Overall 1. Kelly Ryan 40 2. Elissa Ballas 36 3. Hillary Geipel 24 4. Erica Van Heerden 34 5. Megan O’Brien 21 6. Becca Menke 27 7. Brittney Mills 27 8. Hailey Krzyston 24 9. Dorota Pruski 31 10. Tara Smallige 36

2:47:00 2:50:11 Pleasant Prairie, WI 2:52:03 Chicago, IL 2:58:12 Silver Spring, MD 2:59:58 Chicago, IL 3:00:36 Chicago, IL 3:01:00 Chicago, IL 3:01:42 Weston, MA 3:02:43 Norman, MO 3:03:40

Half Marathon Male Overall 1. Matthew Beamer 28 Chicago, IL 1:11:12 2. Miguel O. Garcia 25 Racine, WI 1:15:17 3. Jeffrey Wysong 26 Chicago, IL 1:16:32 4. Zack Mccormick 31 Chicago, IL 1:21:42 5. Jose Wince 36 Kenosha, WI 1:21:56 6. Mike Wong 33 Chicago, IL 1:22:39 7. Tim Cigelske 34 Hales Corners, WI 1:22:53 8. Chris Krajewski 31 West Allis, WI 1:24:36 9. Mike Nelson 35 Wauwatosa, WI 1:25:17 10. Ben Rappaport 21 Milwaukee, WI 1:25:26

Shorewood, WI 3:10:59 Downers Grove, IL 3:12:38 Colgate, WI 3:15:28 Chicago, IL 3:17:41 Palos Heights, IL 3:19:45 Chicago, IL 3:21:06 Vernon Hills, IL 3:23:20 Burr Ridge, IL 3:25:59 Madison, WI 3:27:45 Kenosha, WI 3:27:56

Half Marathon Female Overall 1. Angela Hartman 29 Hyattsville, MD 2. Jill Weinberg 35 Chicago, IL 3. Kara Beaton 34 League City, TX 4. Lisa Johnson 35 Racine, WI 5. Kristen Freund 28 Wonder Lake, IL 6. Jennifer Wysong 26 Chicago, IL 7. Kristy Hudson 26 Kenosha, WI 8. Lisa Turner 47 Oconomowoc, WI 9. Kristen Whiteside 24 Winthrop Harbor, IL 10. Kristen Griffin 36 Beach Park, IL

Madison, WI Stockholm

Sock Hop Hustle 5k

M AY 8 , 2 0 1 6 | O LY MPIA FIELDS , IL

Olympia Fields Park District celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Sock Hop Hustle 5K on May 8. The course travels through several local parks, including Bicentennial, Maynegaite and Sgt. Means, and runners are encouraged to dress in 50’s era fashion. A costume contest was held after the race in Sgt. Means Park, along with a beer tent and other activities for kids.

As we headed back south, passing the start/finish area, it was time to come to terms with the fact we were only halfway through. The course took you along the beautiful Lake Michigan coast and made turns through Kenosha neighborhoods. At mile 19, we hit the turnaround and headed back towards the start. Bless all those wonderful volunteers who patiently handed out water and gels at mile 19. However, the wind was back with vengeance and made the next 5 miles feel like a relentless wind tunnel. Bring it on!

As we made our way passed the harbors and through downtown Kenosha, I could hear the announcer cheering runners through the chute. We were close! Really close! Through the chute we went and with the cheers ringing my ears, I no longer could feel the wind. We finished this early season, windy and beautiful marathon.

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Male Overall 1. Arunas Dukauskas 2. Rich Matula 3. Greg Wilder 4. Ammar Baig 5. Daniel Riordan 6. Tim Haniford 7. Raymond Haniford 8. Hector Cummings 9. Jordan Schroeder 10. Kory Risner

20:32 22:32 22:44 27:11 29:42 31:26 32:34 33:23 33:44 33:45

Female Overall 1. Eileen Skisak 2. Kerri Bielewicz 3. Eileen Keating 4. Rose Haynes 5. Tanisha Cannon 6. Carla Poindexter 7. Shakita Haynes 8. Amber Haynes 9. Lily Collen 10. Connie Nativia

24:07 27:12 32:06 34:11 34:53 35:35 35:35 35:39 36:19 36:26

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Running events

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06/04/16 Run the Ridge 5K/1K Burr Ridge IL

06/05/16 Run with the Nuns 5K and Youth Dash Lemont IL www.runwiththenuns.org

06/04/16 GCS Super Sunny 5k Burbank IL supersunny5k.com 06/04/16 Running with the Knights 5K Bolingbrook IL 06/04/16 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk Chicago Joliet IL zeroprostatecancerrun.org/chicago 06/04/16 Maryville 5K Family Fun Run/Walk Des Plaines IL www.maryvilleacademy.org 06/04/16 Run to the Rescue 5k Tinley Park IL

06/05/16 Annie Ryan Run 17th Annual Elmhurst IL catholiccharities.net/annierun 06/05/16 Hinsdale Humane Society Pet Walk and 5K Race Hinsdale IL hinsdalehumanesociety.org 06/05/16 North Shore Classic Half Marathon & 5K Highland Park IL 06/05/16 United Run for the Zoo Chicago IL raceroster.com

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06/05/16 3rd Annual Noonan Syndrome 5K Run/Walk-Kids Run Wauconda IL 06/10/16 LaGrange Rocks 5K La Grange IL www.theleadershop.org 06/11/16 Munster Rotary Club 28th Annual Run-A-Round Munster IN www.munsterrotary.com 06/11/16 Let It Be Us 5K Run/Walk Barrington IL www.letitbeus.org 06/11/16 Summerfest Rock ‘n Sole Run Milwaukee WI rocknsolerun.com

06/11/16 Coureurs De Bois Trail Run & Relay Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 06/11/16 St Norbert Block Party 5K Run Northbrook IL stnorbertblockparty.org 06/11/16 Waffle 5K Shuffle - 5K Amita Health Breakfast Series Wood Dale IL www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 | AURORA, IL hop on your bike and help raise funds for diabetes research at the Chicagoland tour de Cure ride & Music Festival. the rise supports the american diabetes association and features route options for everyone, with 10-mile, 20-mile, 40-mile, 65-mile and 100-mile ride options offered.

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06/15/16 Short Run on a Long Day 5K Frankfort IL www.frankfortparks.org 06/16/16 ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk Chicago IL www.gibbons5k.com

06/11/16 MFS Summer Dash 5K Chicago IL metrofamily.org/summerdash.aspx

06/16/16 RUN(317) Series Broad Ripple Broad Ripple IN www.run317.com

06/11/16 Ben’s Memorial Mile Downers Grove IL www.bensmemorialmile.com

06/18/16 17th Annual Courthouse Classic LaGrange IN www.courthouseclassic.com

06/11/16 Turtle Trot 5K Walk/Run Geneva IL www3.thedatabank.com

06/18/16 The Micro Brew Mile & 6K Road Race Moline IL www.microbrewmile.com

06/12/16 Donuts for Dads 5K Run and Kids Fun Runs East Dundee IL www.dtpd.org

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06/12/16 The Run BeCAUSE Charity Mile Winnetka IL runbecause.org

06/11/16 Conserve School Trail Run Land O Lakes WI www.greatlakesendurance.com

06/11/16 4th Annual Grim Mile Chicago IL luthernorthcollegeprep.org/events

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06/12/16 Celebrate Joshua McFadden 5K Walk/Run Buffalo Grove IL www.raceentry.com

06/12/16 4th Annual River Grove Police FOP 5K River Grove IL 06/12/16 HFM Maritime Marathon Manitowoc WI

06/18/16 Beat the Grandma 5K Grand Rapids MI www.beatthegrandma.mysite.com 06/18/16 Superhero Dash n’ Splash 5K Mt Prospect IL 06/18/16 One Last Race Wheaton IL www.onelastrace.org 06/18/16 Firecracker 5k Chesterton IN FranciscanAlliance.org/Omni

06/18/16 The Chase Des Plaines IL www.dpparks.org 06/18/16 2016 Bourbonnais Run for Babies Bourbonnais IL runforbabies.marchofdimes.org 06/18/16 The PR Mile Darien IL www.theprmile.com 06/18/16 Superhero 5K Palatine IL journeystheroadhome.myevent.com 06/18/16 NOCC-IL Run/ Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Arlington Heights IL runwalk.ovarian.org/illinois 06/18/16 Divine Nine 5K Chicago IL www.divinenine5k.com 06/18/16 Necktie 5K Walk & Run Beverly Shores IN www.necktierun.com 06/18/16 5K Bridge 2 Bridge Run/Walk Wisconsin Rapids WI www.swcymca.org/events 06/18/16 Reunion Run 5K Arlington Heights IL www.reunionruns.com 06/18/16 Equestrian Connection Team Trail Challenge Lake Forest IL 06/19/16 Father’s Day 5K Kickin’ Grass Park Ridge IL bit.ly/fathersday5K 06/19/16 PrairieFest 5K Oswego IL www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org

06/19/16 Father’s Day 5K Run/Walk Elk Grove Village IL www.itsyourrace.com

06/25/16 Charlevoix Marathon Charlevoix MI www.charlevoixmarathon.com

06/19/16 Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Evanston IL www.ywca.org/rah2016

06/25/16 Half Moon Half Summer Race Terre Haute IN halfmoonhalf.itsyourrace.com

06/19/16 Father’s Day 10K5K Cary IL ttcca.org/fathers-day-10k5k.html 06/23/16 Trinity Triumph 5K New Lenox IL www.trinitytriumph.com 06/24/16 The Glo Run Fort Wayne Fort Wayne IN theglorun.com/fortwayne 06/25/16 Raider Challenge 5K/10K Quincy IL qndcrosscountry.homestead.com

06/25/16 Swedish Days Lopp 5k Geneva IL raceroster.com 06/25/16 Feel the Burn 5K Mt. Prospect IL feeltheburn5k.com 06/26/16 McHenry County Patriot Run Crystal Lake IL www.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org 06/26/16 WaucondaFest 5K/10K Challenge Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com

06/25/16 Clothing Optional 5K Union City MI turtle-lake.net

06/26/16 SHE Power Half and Quarter Marathon Indianapolis IN shepowerhalf.com

06/25/16 7th Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for CHARGE 5K Warrenville IL

06/26/16 Waterfall 5K Trail Runs 5K/10K Lagro IN VeepRaces.com

06/25/16 Child Advocates Superhero Run Indianapolis IN

06/26/16 DG 5 Miler Downers Grove IL www.dgparks.org

06/25/16 Proud to Run 10k run & 5k run/walk Chicago IL www.proudtorun.org

07/02/16 DINO Trail Run North Vernon North Vernon IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running

06/25/16 Two Hearted Trail Run Paradise MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

07/03/16 Frontier Days Stampede Arlington Heights IL frontierdays.org/stampede

Lake In The Hills Triathlon

SUNDAy, JUNE 19 | LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL Explore McHenry County at the Lake In The Hills Triathlon. The sprint-distance event features a half mile swim, 15.5-mile bike and four-mile run on a point-to-point course that begins at Woods Creek Lake at Indian Trail Beach and ends in Ken Carpenter Park.

07/03/16 Run the Runway at CEA (PWK) Wheeling IL runtherunway5k.itsyourrace.com 07/03/16 FIRECRACKER 5K/10K Kenosha WI 07/03/16 Liberty 5K Run/ Walk Morris IL 07/04/16 Warrenville Park District Annual Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Warrenville IL www.warrenvilleparks.org 07/04/16 Great Western Freedom 4 Run & Walk 2016 St. Charles IL www.lazarushouseonline.com

07/04/16 Run for a Vet Race Mercer WI www.mercercc.com

07/04/16 Run For A Vet Mercer WI www.mercercc.com

07/09/16 Michael Browning Run To Remember West Chicago IL

07/04/16 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Family Fitness Run 5K/10K Barrington IL www.familyfitnessrun.com

07/04/16 Riverside Independence Day 5K Riverside IL www.riverside.il.us

07/09/16 Dances with Dirt Devil’s Lake Baraboo WI www.danceswithdirt.com

07/04/16 Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th Elmhurst IL www.4on4th.com

07/09/16 Waugoshance Trail Marathon Cross Village MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

07/04/16 Firecracker 5K Warrenville IL www.warrenvilleparks.org

07/09/16 Expanding Lives 5K Northfield IL

07/07/16 Run to the Pub Summer Series Tinley Park IL www.kellydevinenutrition.com

07/09/16 MS Run the US Chicago Area 5k Plainfield IL

07/04/16 Beecher Lion’s Club Freedom 5K Run/Walk Beecher IL 07/04/16 T-Rex Trail Ten Miler and the Wimpy 8K Lowell MI 07/04/16 Evanston Subaru 4th of July Kids Run prstd by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.signmeup.com/114101

07/09/16 Waterfall Glen Xtreme 10 Miler Darien IL www.f3running.com/xtreme10

07/10/16 A Safe Haven 5K RUN! To End Homelessness Chicago IL www.runtoendhomelessness.org

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07/14/16 Bastille Day 5K & 8K benefitting the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago IL www.bastilledayrun.com 07/16/16 Hemingway 8k Running of the Bulls Race Oak Park IL www.hemingway8k.com 07/16/16 The Glo Run Chicago (Chip Timed and Untimed Options) Chicago IL theglorun.com/chicago/index.html 07/16/16 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago 5K Chicago IL runrocknroll.com/chicago

07/16/16 Acuity Health Challenge Sheboygan WI www.dutrirun.com 07/16/16 Christmas in July Races: 5K, 10K, 6 Hr, 12 Hr, 24 Hr and Kids Fun Runs Lisle IL www.christmasinjuly24hour.com 07/16/16 DINO Versailles 5-mile Trail Run Versailles IN www.dinoseries.com/trail-running 07/16/16 25th Annual Cannonball Run Cambridge WI www.caemscannonballrun.com 07/16/16 Fisher Fair 5K Run/Walk Fisher IL www.fisherfair5k.com

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07/17/16 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon & 10K Chicago IL runrocknroll.com/chicago

07/23/16 8 Hour Dream Endurance Run/ Relay Indianapolis IN www.8HourDream.com

07/17/16 Run for Hunger Elmhurst IL run4hunger.org

07/23/16 Grand Island Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Munising MI www.greatlakesendurance.com

07/18/16 Universal Sole Burgers & Beer 5k/Walk Chicago IL www.universalsole.com 07/21/16 RUN(317) Series Mass Ave Indianapolis IN www.RUN317.com 07/21/16 Sundowner 5K Joliet IL www.jpdrun3.com/sundowner.php

07/23/16 Venus de Miles, all-women’s ride and run Lake Forest IL www.venusdemiles.com 07/23/16 AMITA Fitness For America Sports Festival Sunset Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Hoffman Estates IL allcommunityevents.com 07/23/16 The Glo Run Hoffman Estates (Chip Timed and Untimed Options) Hoffman Estates IL theglorun.com 07/23/16 John Kurtz Eggs & Leggs 5K Run/Walk Bensenville IL www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org 07/24/16 GYRIG Tinley Park 5K Tinley Park IL www.getyourrearingear.com/events 07/24/16 PAWS Chicago 5K Chicago IL www.pawschicago.org/5k

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Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th

MONDAY, JULY 4 | ELMHURST, IL Kick off independence day with a fast four miler in elmhurst. as the winner of the 2015 Cara race of the year award, you can count on a well-organized event and stiff competition, as the race once again appears on the Cara runners’ Choice Circuit.

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07/27/16 Summer Sunset 5K and Ginsberg Chiropractic Youth Races Geneva IL

07/28/16 Lurie Children’s Run for Gus 5K Run/1 Mile Walk/400 Meter Kids Race Chicago IL www.luriechildrens.org/runforgus 07/28/16 Rock the Night 5K Chicago IL 07/30/16 Acres of Hope Farm Trail Run & Pancake Breakfast at Stade’s Farm McHenry IL www.RaceOnTheFarm.com 07/30/16 Eagle Creek Trail Marathon Indianapolis IN eaglecreektrailmarathon.com 07/30/16 The Glo Run Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids IA 07/30/16 Hilloopy 100+ Relay Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 07/30/16 Hot Hilly Hairy Relay or Solo Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 07/30/16 MorningStar Mission: Possible 5K Joliet IL morningstarmission.org 07/31/16 Chocoholic Frolic Appleton WI www.chocoholicfrolicrun.com 07/31/16 5th Annual Run for Walk at Northwestern University Evanston IL www.nusports.com/runforwalk 07/31/16 Bob Leonard 5K River Run St. Charles IL www.stcrivercorridor.org

TRIATHLON 07/17/16 Poseidon Swim Challenge Indianapolis IN www.cross-roads-events.com 07/23/16 Swim Across America - Chicago Chicago IL www.swimacrossamerica.org 07/24/16 Great Lakes Plunge Evanston IL greatlakeplunge.com TRIATHLON 06/05/16 Pigman Sprint Triathlon Palo IA pigmantri.com/races/pigman-sprint 06/05/16 Pleasant Prairie Cup Youth and Junior Triathlon Pleasant Prairie WI recplexonline.com 06/05/16 Leon’s, World’s Fastest Triathlon Hammond IN www.leonstriathlon.com 06/11/16 Elkhart Lake Triathlon Elkhart Lake WI www.elkhartlakemultisports.com 06/11/16 The Prairie Triathlon at North Pointe Roscoe IL www.NorthPointewellness.org 06/12/16 Grand Rapids Triathlon Ada MI www.grandrapidstri.com 06/12/16 ET Batavia Triathlon Batavia IL www.bataviatriathlon.org

06/12/16 3 Disciplines Motor City Triathlon Detroit MI 3disciplines.com 06/12/16 Gildan Esprit de She Naperville Triathlon Naperville IL www.espritdeshe.com 06/18/16 Rail Splitter Intermediate Triathlon Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL www.triharderpromotions.com 06/18/16 Stovepipe Sprint Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL www.triharderpromotions.com 06/18/16 TOUGHMAN WI Half Iron Distance Triathlon Appleton WI www.toughmantri.com 06/18/16 Railsplitter Olympic and Stovepipe Sprint Petersburg IL triharderpromotions.com 06/19/16 Lake in the Hills Triathlon Lake In The Hills IL www.raceentry.com 06/25/16 23rd Annual Optimist Sprint Triathlon Winona Lake IN triathlon.warsawoptimist.org 06/26/16 Tri Goddess (Women’s) Triathlon Grass Lake MI epicraces.com 06/26/16 3 Disciplines Lumberman Triathlon Festival of Races Cadillac MI 3disciplines.com

06/26/16 Big Foot Triathlon Lake Geneva WI www.ramtri.com/bigfoot 06/26/16 Twin Lakes Triathlon Palatine IL www.saltcreekpd.com 07/02/16 Diamond Lake Triathlon Cassopolis MI www.stonesouppromotions.com 07/09/16 Ironman 70.3 Muncie Muncie IN www.ironman.com 07/09/16 Freeport Classic Triathlon/Duathlon Freeport IL www.freeportymca.org 07/10/16 Winnebago County Triathlon Winneconne WI dutrirun.com 07/10/16 Youth Triathlon Belvidere IL www.bpdyouthtriathlon.com 07/10/16 3 Disciplines - Inter-Rockin Triathlon Interlochen MI 3disciplines.com 07/10/16 Lake Zurich Triathlon Lake Zurich IL www.lakezurichtri.com 07/10/16 YMCA McGaw 2016 Youth Triathlon Evanston IL mcgawymca.org 07/16/16 XTERRA DINO Southern Indiana Triathlon Versailles IN www.dinoseries.com/triathlons

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Great Lakes Plunge

SUNDAY, JULY 24 | EVANSTON, IL Jump in the lake in Evanston at the annual Great Lakes Plunge. Evanston’s first and only open water swim includes 1K, 2K, 4K and 6K options and supports Evanston Swims!, a partnership between YWCA Evanston/North Shore, the McGaw YMCA and District 65 that provides free water safety and swim lessons on early dismissal days to second graders.

07/16/16 KPC Sprint Triathlon for Newspaper In Education Kendallville IN www.kpctriathlon.com 07/16/16 Sister Lakes Triathlons Sister Lakes MI 3disciplines.com

07/21/16 Gildan Esprit de She Chicago 5K/10K Chicago IL www.espritdeshe.com 07/23/16 Wauconda Kids Triathlon Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com

07/16/16 Valpo Tri Valparaiso IN www.valpotri.net

07/24/16 Ripon Medical Center Triathlon Green Lake WI www.rmctriathlon.com

07/20/16 MMTT Splash and Dash Geneva IL www.mmtt3.org

07/24/16 Wauconda Triathlons Wauconda IL www.waucondaparks.com

07/30/16 Stone Man Sprint Triathlon Springfield IL triharderpromotions.com 07/30/16 Iron Abe Triathlon Springfield IL www.triharderpromotions.com 07/30/16 Route 66 Half Iron Springfield IL www.triharderpromotions.com 07/30/16 The Experience @ Frankenmuth Frankenmuth MI 3disciplines.com

07/31/16 Glenview Park District’s Sprint Triathlon Glenview IL www.glenviewparks.org CLASSES/CLINICS 06/07/16 Summer Running Tips for the Chicago Marathon Chicago IL www.theroadtoboston.info 07/14/16 Seminar: The Best Places To Run In Chicagoland Chicago IL theroadtoboston.info

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ChiCago ChiropraCtiC & SportS injury CenterS

Holistic HealtHcare for everyone from Professional atHletes to soccer moms

Dr. alden clendenin | Dr. Josh Hover | Dr. chris Bocci | Dr. nico fotieo Dr. ray manasia | Dr. Jeff louis | Dr. nate Halverson Board Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians / Acupuncture / Physical Therapy & Rehab Spinal Decompression / Active Release Technique / Rolf Method / Custom Orthotics

Loop Clinic: Lincoln Park: Skokie Clinic: West Loop Clinic:

312.236.WELL 773.529.WELL 847.677.WELL 312.346.WELL

Our Certified Sports Physicians (CCSP) are also Certified Power-Taping Practioners (CPTP), Our clinics provide care for patients ranging from professional athletes to soccer moms. As avid hockey players/athletes themselves our doctors know first hand the need for chiropractic specialty techniques and physical therapy for any athlete. Our practices specialize in the correction of biomechanical disorders rather than treating just the pain symptoms. We provide comprehensive treatment programs for, but not limited to: Ligament/Muscle Injury & Tendonitis | Spinal Decompression | Podiatry Acupuncture | Therapeutic Sports Massage | Rolf Method Kinesio-Taping | Sciatica/Disc Problems | Physical Therapy Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Rehabilitation | Back/Neck Pain | Headaches Custom Foot Orthotics | Rotator Cuff Syndrome | Knee/Hip Pain Foot/Ankle Pain | Extremity Conditions Sports Chiropractors for several professional teams

MENTION THIS AD FOR A $50 INITIAL ExAM, CONSULTATION, x-RAY IF NEEDED & FIRST TREATMENT.

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tiMothy t. jantz, DpM, faCfo, poDiatriSt

388 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815.459.FOOT (3668) Board certified in Podiatric Orthopedics and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Jantz is also a marathoner, ultramarathoner and duathlete. Providing comprehensive treatment for sports-related foot and ankle problems. Biomechanical examination, gait and stance evaluation and custom, sport specific, prescription orthotics. Conservative care of heel pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, stress fractures, sprains, bunions, hammertoes. Surgical treatment as a last resort. Treadmill gait analysis, x-ray on site. On staff at Northern Illinois Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. Evening hours are available.

Dr. MiChael p. Davenport dr.michael@dcwellness.org www.dcwellness.org Daniel S. Cavanagh nasm cPt

river north: 600 W. chicago ave., chicago, il 60654 linColn parK: 2105 n. southport ave., chicago, il 60614 hinSDale: 230 e. ogden avenue (Inside Shred415), Hinsdale, il 60521 312-600-7716 | info@delostherapy.com www.delostherapy.com

3350 Salt Creek Lane Suite 109 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-368-3200

the proBleM Repetitive motions of day-to-day life cause muscles to contract and relax.

Over time, these contractions become shorter. As they become shorter, muscles and fascia become chronically contracted, forming knots, congested tissue, and muscle tightness leading to dysfunction, disability and pain.

DC Wellness Center offers both structural and functional care with gentle corrective spinal and whole body care, physiotherapy, functional nutrition, postural care, exercise rehab and ART. We also offer comprehensive functional assessments, gait analysis, custom foot orthotics designed specifically for athletes, lab studies, body compositions, personal coaching, performance care and radiology onsite. We also offer Boot Camps and personal training.

The health of muscles is directly affected by tightness in the muscles.

Blood and lymph volume is drastically reduced in hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Tremendous congestion and inflammation accumulates in the tissue from cellular metabolic wastes, all due to ineffective circulation.

As this stagnation progresses, the tissue suffers increasingly destructive pathological changes.

Dr. Michael Davenport has been a Sports Chiropractic Physician for over 20 years and has been involved in the Chicago running and triathlon community for almost 30 years. He is about to run the Chicago Marathon for the 25th time this fall. He continues to compete in ultramarathons and Ironman races. He is training for the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon this fall for the 6th time and is hoping to qualify for the World Championship in Hawaii for 2017. He has been involved in several local organizations that promote healthy lifestyles, community involvement through training and competition.

Dan Cavanagh is a NASM certified personal trainer and is an active competitor in races ranging from 5ks to marathons and half Ironman Triathlons. He is also currently training for his first full Ironman at this fall’s Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon. Dan is proud to say that he has transformed his lifestyle from being inactive and overweight to training and developing as an endurance athlete. He enjoys teaching our patients from all levels of fitness the proper technique and alignment when exercising to prevent injuries and reach peak performance.

Together Mike and Dan have worked with many local athletes and believe the right combination of proper nutrition and hydration, muscle balance, adequate rest, correct structural biomechanics and functional movement is essential in preventing injuries and reaching your potential as an athlete!

Experience a safe and natural approach to whole body health without the use of medication or surgery!

DeloS therapy Delos Therapy involves applied systematic pressure to the entire length of the muscle to stretch muscular fibrils, leading to elevated vascular and lymphatic circulation, improving the vital health of the affected tissue, eliminating pain and restoring function. hoW We Differ froM...

Physical therapy Conventional techniques of stretching and strengthening are ineffective for hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Delos Therapy addresses the root cause of the pain by micro-stretching muscles and fascia. chiropractic Rather than manipulating bones that may be out of alignment, Delos therapy addresses the muscle tissue, which is the force that is causing the skeletal misalignment in the first place. massage Compared to Delos, regular massage is a superficial technique that doesn’t optimally address muscular tightness. Even deep tissue and sports massage don’t hold tissue in a stretched position long enough to be fully effective. conventional stretching Tight tissue doesn’t stretch, so during conventional stretching, only healthy fibers are stretched. As a result, flexibility often increases, but pain and stiffness don’t diminish.

ConDitionS treateD By DeloS • Headaches/migraines • Back/neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Sciatica • IT band syndrome • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Tennis/golfer’s elbow • Hip pain • Plantar fasciitis • Tendonitis • TMJ • Bursitis • Fibromyalgia • Knee pain • Shin splints BenefitS of DeloS • Prevention of surgeries • Reduced rehabilitation time • Restored function • Increased range of motion

• Elimination of pain symptoms • Reduced treatment costs • Reduced stiffness

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CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC & SPORTS MEDICINE Dr. Joshua Akin, Dr. Jon Sebby, Dr. Frank Bucki, Shawn Mays, LMT, Sam Gao, LMT

847-881-2861 | Chicagochirosports.com Locations: 1847 Oak St, Northfield (located in Chicago Sports Institute) 1325 W. Randolph St, Chicago

Massage Envy - Streeterville 345 E. Ohio Street (between McClurg Court & Fairbanks) Chicago, IL 60611 • 312-222-0808 Validated discounted parking up to 3 hours Massage Envy - Lincoln Park Clybourn 1845 N. Clybourn (across from Buffalo Wild Wings) Chicago, IL 60614 • 773-904-1100 Free 90 minute parking available with validation

Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine specializes in helping athletes and active individuals achieve optimal performance in sports, as well as body balance for every day activities. Our board certified doctors work with you to design an individualized and comprehensive treatment program – combining body-work, education and exercise – that accelerates your performance and recovery.

Massage Envy - Old Town / Gold Coast 1222 N. Wells Street (Across from Plum Market) 312-642-ENVY • Now Open

Services Offered: • Chiropractic Care • Active Release Technique (ART) • Massage Therapy • Functional Rehabilitation • Trigger Point Needling • Kinesio Taping • Cupping Therapy • Graston Technique • Instrument Adhesion Release • Nutritional IV Therapy • Orthotics • Oxygen Therapy

ABOUT MASSAGE ENVY Massage Envy offers convenience, affordability, and professionalism. With convenient locations in the Streeterville and Lincoln Park neighborhoods, Massage Envy is the perfect place to go for your therapeutic massage therapy & Murad Facial services. Our licensed massage therapists & estheticians are trained to provide each of our guests with a customized experience. With our focus on wellness, we offer the following services: • Deep tissue massage • Relaxation / Swedish massage • Pre-natal massage • Reflexology • Sports massage • Hot Stone Therapy • Enhancements include AromaTherapy & Deep Muscle Therapy & Sugar Foot Scrubs • Murad Healthy Skin Facials • On-site chair massage at your office or event

Dr. Akin is the Chiropractic Physician for the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs.

Contact us to find out how Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine can help you with your recovery from an injury, treatments to manage your acute or chronic pain or a program to improve your performance and prevent injuries.

CHICAGO SPORTS INSTITUTE 847-881-2861 | chicagosportsinstitute.com 1847 Oak St. Northfield, IL Chicago Sports Institute, www.chicagosportsinstitute.com, is Chicagoland’s premier sports training facility, dedicated to providing the ultimate in performance training, sports medicine and integrative health. With a passion for helping clients achieve their health and wellness goals, the experts at Chicago Sports Institute have an ongoing commitment to assist athletes at any level in achieving optimal performance in their sports and activities.

SERVICES OFFERED: - Performance Training • One-On-One • Athlete Development • Youth • Program Design • Strongwoman & Strongman - Sports Medicine (Chicago Chiropractic & Sports Medicine) - Integrative Health chicagosportsinstitute.com info@chicagosportsinstitute.com

WE HELP PEOPLE FEEL THEIR BEST. ADD MASSAGE THERAPY TO YOUR MARATHON OR TRIATHLON TRAINING PROGRAM AND ENHANCE YOUR PERFORMANCE.

For first time guests, book your 1-hour (50 minute hands on) massage today at the member rate of $59.99 or book a 1 ½-hour massage session (80 minutes hands on) at the $84.99 member rate. That’s a 50% savings off the regular rates. We also offer first time guests a $69.99 Murad Healthy Skin Facial.

ABOUT OUR MEMBERSHIP Join over 1,800,000 members nationwide! If you seek the benefits of therapeutic massage & Murad Healthy Skin facials on a regular basis, our membership program is a great value! Chicago Area Runner’s Association members receive a discount when they enroll in our 12-month program (see clinic for details): Here’s how the membership works: • $69.99 monthly dues includes a 1-hour customized massage each month • All additional services at the discounted member rates ($59.99 one hour/$69.99 Murad facial) • Monthly member massages can be rolled over to the next month, gifted to others, or used in 30 minute increments • Ask about our Corporate Wellness discounts for companies who enroll 5 or more employees • Valid at over 1,100 locations in 49 states. *See clinic for full details, restrictions and member rules apply.

SAUGANASH WELLNESS CENTER 6160 N. Cicero Avenue, Suite 214 Chicago, IL 60646

773.283.4470 | FAX: 773.283.4473 info@sauganashwellness.com www.sauganashwellness.com Sauganash Wellness Center provides quality chiropractic care and massage therapy — treatments that reduce pain and enhance your health. Whether you are an athlete in training or looking to maintain optimum performance, our non-invasive treatments will fit you and your family’s active lifestyle and individual needs.

Conditions we treat at Sauganash Wellness Center include arthritis, back or neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, disc herniations, headaches, muscular pain or injury, sciatica, sports-related injuries, whiplash and more.

The Sauganash Wellness Center has been recognized as a Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce because they exemplify what the chamber represents – business, service and community. Founded in 2006 by Dr. Deanna Minkler and Rachel Shaffer, the center has become an important part of the community. Minkler and Shaffer have participated in and donated their services to Lincolnwood’s Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Turkey Trot and annual summer Fest, as well as many other events in Greater Chicago including the WTTW Family Walk and Fun Run, the Edison Park Turkey Trot and the Chicago Police Memorial Fund Run to Remember 5K Walk/Run. A licensed Chiropractic for more than 10 years, Dr. Deanna Minkler, D.C., CHt, specializes in sports rehabilitation and pediatric chiropractic.

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became more successful, the shoes eventually took over his home’s two-car garage, basement and attic, and he started selling shoes out of the garage of his home in Glen Ellyn.

Dick started by filling the trunk of his car with track and cross country spikes and going to team practices and fit kids with proper shoes. Eventually he bought a truck named the “shoemobile” and kept doing the same. Today, the business still has two shoemobiles and two shoe-vans that visit schools and races weekly.

Q When was the first store opened?

A Carol Stream, opened on Aug. 9, 1985.

Q What was the first brand of shoe sold?

A Onitsuka Tiger (Now Asics)

Richard Starr Pond RuNNeR AND FouNDeR oF DICk PoND AtHLetICS

By CoaCh Mark BuCiak, QCC

Nickname: Dick Lived from: 1940-1991 Hometown: Lombard, IL Lived most of his live in: Glen Ellyn, IL Family: Wife Lindy Pond and five daughters Michelle, Marea, Kirsten, Kelly and Samantha School and degrees: Indiana University 19571959, Western Michigan University 1959-1961, Bachelor of Arts/History Degree Interests: Fishing on Lake Michigan every chance he had and big game trips out of San Diego every year.

Profession before selling running shoes: History teacher and track coach at Glenbard West High School, then sales manager at Sears.

Number of years running: 37+ Personal Bests: 1:54 in 880-yard relay, 4:07.6 in one mile and 20:19 in the four mile cross country.

College records and accomplishments: WMU and MAC Record for one mile (4:07.6); anchor on winning distance medley relay team at the 1961 Drake Relays (mile split 4:16).

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Q What influenced his running career the most?

A High school coach George Dekan, WMU coach

George Dales and his WMU teammates Jerry Ashmore, John Bork and Jerry Bashaw (winning relay team at Drake Relays).

Q What was the most memorable race?

A American Record in the four mile relay at the

1961 Drake Relays, which he anchored (16:50.4).

Q What was his favorite place to run?

A At WMU, Dick and his teammates ran on the

cinder roads of the adjacent state mental hospital. As a teammate tells it, one morning Dick was out running alone on the hospital grounds and overheard two of the patients comment as he ran by, “They say we’re crazy, but look at that guy!”

Q What were his proudest accomplishments?

A American Record at 1961 Drake Relays; his fam-

ily; catching a 300+ pound tuna in October 1990, two months before being diagnosed with leukemia; starting his own successful running business, the first run specialty business in the country, in 1969 Q How did he start selling shoes?

A He wanted to help athletes run their best, so he

partnered with his former high school coach George Dekan, who had started his own athletic equipment and timing business. He sold his first pair of shoes to a track athlete out of the back of his car. As the business

Q How many different brands of shoes does Dick Pond Athletics offer?

We offer 12 different brands.

How many number of stores are there today?

A There are a total of five stores.

Q What role did Lindy (Dick’s wife) play in the business, especially after his death?

A When Dick Pond passed away, there were several offers to sell the business, but Lindy wanted to keep Dick’s legacy alive so she poured her heart and soul into the business, growing it from two retail locations when he passed to a total of five today. Lindy did a great job maintaining and growing the core values of the business, serving runners with excellent customer service and selection.

Q How many pairs of running shoes Dick Pond Athletics sold since 1969?

A Over one million shoes.

Q What do you think your father would say knowing that the family business that he started from the trunk of his car is still going strong?

A He would be proud!

Q Is there anything else you would like to add?

A He certainly left a legacy behind. People still talk

about him daily and tell stories with a big smile on their faces. He was a strong, passionate, influential, fearless man who truly went into the business because of his love of running. He struggled financially for years, but never gave it up because it was his biggest passion in life.

Mark Buciak purchased his first pair of running shoes personally from Mr. Dick Pond in August 1974 from the trunk of his car while a freshman at Gordon Tech High School. Buciak would like to express his thanks to Dick Pond’s daughters Samantha and Kirsten for sharing their thoughts and history about their beloved father.

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