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Summer Training As the number of races start rising with each weekend, so are the number of races Chicago Athlete is at. This year, we have 10 ambassadors who are dedicated to covering as many races as possible; from race reviews to photo galleries to videos, we’ll provide it all! Meet our ambassadors on page 30, and look for them at the races.

Before we know it, marathon training will be in full swing – whether you’re part of a training group or not, those long runs can quickly get monotonous. To help you switch things up, we tested out some of the underrated paths in the suburbs of Chicago, and reviewed them on page 35. As an added training bonus, the Chicago Area Runner’s Association exposed some of its best marathon training tips on page 24.

Switch it up even more and attend a training summer camp this year; read about a couple of local ones on page 32, and start packing your bags.

Want to run a marathon in 2017, but don’t think you have time to train? How about starting a fitness club at work? We spoke with six different companies who have running or exercise clubs in their office on page 38, including the Chicago Cubs Front office! And speaking of the Cubs, we got nutrition advice from the team’s own dietician; read how she keeps the boys healthy on page 54.

We recognize that now is a crucial time in an athlete’s season; you’ve built your base, picked your races, and are starting to rack up the miles. With this issue, we wanted to make sure you got a little bit of everything you needed to be prepared and successful. But it doesn’t stop here! Run to our website daily for updated news and training tips.

P.S. This issue marks my one-year anniversary with Chicago Athlete, and I just want to say thanks to all of our dedicated readers; you’ve definitely made this job fun, and I can’t wait to see what the next year has in store!

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What’s more summery than a barbeque? Replace ground beef with turkey mince and get your grilled-out meal that’s healthy, and the beetroot will keep you fulfilled during marathon training. Plus, these low-fat burgers freeze well, so why not make double and freeze for another time?

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a check on unhealthy races, seeing those with unsustainable structures leave the marketplace, allowing sound events to strengthen their foothold.

For the third straight year, the number of road race finishers declined in the United States, as 16,957,100 runners crossed a finish line in 2016, a one percent decrease from the 17,114,800 finishers in 2015.

“While finisher totals continue to fall, however slightly, there are a number of positive signs for the industry,” said Running USA CEO Rich Harshbarger.

“As race directors react to declining participation numbers, what we’re seeing is more of them increase value and create better experiences for their runners, partners, charities and communities.”

Despite the decline, the finisher total leveled off from the nine percent decline seen in 2015, while the 2016 finisher total ranks as the fourth largest in history.

Between 1990 and 2013, finisher totals quickly grew from five million road race runners to over 19 million. Since 2014, the sport has seen a shrinking of sorts, as totals have now dropped under the 17 million finisher mark for the first time since 2012.

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The number of organized races increased by 100 to 30,400 in 2016, but the number of races with 25,000 or more finishers decreased from 13 total in 2015 to ten in 2016, according to the Running USA Largest Races database.

In addition, the 5K distance saw an increase in finishers in 2016, with 8,242.500 runners crossing the finish line. However, the 10K, half marathon and “other” distances saw decreases of four percent or greater. The marathon finisher total remained flat.

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SEPARATION TO BEGIN ‘ASAP’ The Chicago Park District and Active Transportation Alliance hosted an open house in late March with the public to provide final details regarding the Lakefront Path separation project.

Between Fullerton Avenue and Navy Pier, the original path will be refurbished for pedestrians close to the lake and North Avenue Beach, and a new two-lane bike path will be created on Lake Shore Drive between Fullerton and North Avenue. Between Oak Street and Ohio Street, an entirely new four-lane path will be built, with two lanes for bikers on the Lake Shore Drive side, and two lanes for pedestrians.

Michael Lange from the CPD’s Division of Planning and Development predicts the construction to only take a few months.

However, Heather Gleason from the CPD admits that the stretch between Oak and Ohio “will be a little bit tricky,” as the sea wall will not be moved and both paths will be shifted so a four-lane resurfacing can take place.

Cyclists and pedestrians will also be detoured at Diversey Parkway to the west side of Diversey Harbor and the Lincoln Park Lagoon until reconnecting with the Lakefront Trail at the North Avenue underpass. A detour will also take place between Fullerton and North.

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In 2017, National Bike to Work Week will be held May 15-19, with the official Bike to Work Day on May 19. From 2000 to 2013, the number of bicycle commuters in the U.S. grew by more than 62 percent, the League reports, and 1.6 percent of Chicagoans 16 or older commuted by bike to work in 2014; each year the number continues to rise according to the United States Census Bureau.

With Chicago’s recognition as the most Bike Friendly City in the United States last fall, the city constantly strives to improve its resources for cyclists; its bike-share program, Divvy, hit 10 million riders in January, and nearly 148 miles of bike lanes have been added in Chicago in the last five years, the Tribune reports, including 108 miles of protected lanes.

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This is the fourth certification for the event after basic certification was achieved in 2010 and 2012, then silver level status was gained in 2014.

The Council for Responsible Sport announced the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon has been awarded evergreen level certification for achieving 57 of the best-practice standards offered in the council’s certification program for social and environmental responsibility at sporting events.

“The council continues to be impressed by the way organizers have incorporated social and environmental values into their decision-making and staging of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon,” said Shelley Villalobos, managing director at the Council for Responsible Sport.

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garmin announces the forerunner 935 Garmin International Inc. announced the Forerunner 935, a GPS running and triathlon watch with new performance monitoring tools and Elevate wrist-based heart rate technology. In addition to 24/7 heart rate monitoring, the Forerunner 935 includes new training features, allowing users to fine-tune exercise and recovery to be a better athlete.

Easily paired with the new Running Dynamics Pod2, Forerunner 935 users will now be able to see all six running dynamics without the need for a chest strap. At only 49 grams, every detail in its lightweight, comfortable design was chosen with the athlete in mind.

“With similar features to the fēnix 5 – our popular multisport GPS watch built for

fitness, adventure and style – the Forerunner 935 is catered more towards athletes focused on performance and results,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales.

New training features make it easier for Forerunner 935 users to monitor performance and better prepare for a race or training cycle. Training status automatically analyzes previous exercise and fitness levels to provide insight into how the athlete’s body is responding – letting them know if they are training productively, peaking or overreaching.

The Forerunner 935 allows users to go further with their running data. The simple-to-use and unobtrusive new Running Dynamics Pod clips to the waistband

allowing athletes to see all six running dynamics – including cadence, ground contact time, stride length and more – on a compatible device without the need for a chest strap. The Forerunner 935 also features advanced dynamics to help with cycling and swim training.

While on a bike, it will track dynamics including power zones, time seated and standing, platform center offset and power phase. In the water, the Forerunner 935 will track distance, stroke, pace, personal records and more.

Forty years ago, Bill Rodgers was the best marathoner in the world, and a true “people’s champion.” His popularity stemmed from his everyman image as much as it did from his four victories each in the Boston and New York City marathons.

For many of us, getting to the starting line is only the tip of the iceberg to our story. The journey of how we got there is much more compelling, and many times very inspirational.

Rodgers’ journey is what details in his biography, “Marathon Man,” an easy-to-read account of a guy who was really good at running, it just took him a while to figure that part out.

Most of the book is neatly interwoven as he jumps back and forth between his life story and his memories of the day he won the 1975 Boston Marathon. His account of what happened is compelling, as he details what it was like to run at the front of the field and how the crowd became more whipped into a frenzy with each passing mile.

It’s good stuff, but the story of how he got there is even better.

“Marathon Man” is full of great stories, and is a great reference to get some inspiration and motivation for the coming year. And if you order it directly through the Bill Rodgers Running Center, he will also sign it. When I ordered the book two years ago, his inscription to me read “Let’s Run Forever.”

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Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones

Powerbeats are a product of the Beats by Dre headphone company, which Apple now owns, so it’s no surprise that I fell in love with the Powerbeats3 as soon as I tried them because I’m a sucker for all things Apple. As the third edition, these earphones are really anything a runner could ever want; they’re wireless with a long battery and a great sound, making every run enjoyable.

I was surprised with how quickly the setup process was, because usually Apple products are a little tedious to configure. All I had to do was connect to the Bluetooth on my phone, and charge them, which was done in under an hour, awesome!

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“The way we race depends on the type of runners we are,” Heckert explains. “I went out hard and then tried to see how long I could hold it.”

On April 2, five women from the New Balance Chicago running team stood on the first place podium at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K.

The teams overall time of 1:22:39 is the third fastest combined team score ever, according to a press release from the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. Closely behind New Balance was Movin’ Shoes Races Team at 1:22:58, and Big River Racing at 1:23:27.

Kristen Heckert, Alyssa Schneider, Janna Mitsos, Karen Lesiewicz and Nora Ferguson made up the winning Female Elite Club team; Heckert, from Bolingbrook, Ill., finished sixth female overall with a time of 27:15.

Schneider and Mitsos were also scoring teammates, with times of 27:23 and 28:01, respectively.

“It was a really great accomplishment for our team,” Schneider says. “Pretty much everyone in our group works full time jobs, multiple jobs, or is balancing grad school as well. It’s just a great group of hardworking people.”

A non-professional group had never won the women’s team title before, Schneider adds.

Heckert says the ladies knew winning was a possibility for New Balance Chicago, so focus and control was their main strategy for the race.

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“I am so proud of our team and how all of the ladies raced,” Heckert adds. “They are such amazing women … I am so proud to be able to run with them.”

Fifty-three USATF-member club teams from around the country came to compete in the ninth annual Deloitte elite club competition. The winner of the men’s competition was Pike’s Peak Elite with a combined time of 1:35:20.

“Grant Park was alive with runners this morning, and what a great annual celebration for our running community,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski. “I love everything about this race: the elite competition, the team competitions, the local runners and running clubs who come out every year, the families who have made this a tradition – it’s a great running party in a great city.”

On its website, it says that the battery lasts for 15 hours; charging headphones is not something I’m used to doing, so I’m glad they really do last a long time, otherwise I’d probably have a lot of music-less runs.

Plus, the website says that just a five-minute charge will give the headphones an additional hour of usage even on low battery.

I’m actually very surprised at how comfortable these are too. In fact, the headphones came with six different bud sizes, to change the foam piece on the end depending on your ear shape and size. I chose the smallest one so it’s not taking up my entire ear, and it’s snug yet not annoying. The cable management clip allows the user to adjust the length of the chords, and helps keep the earphones in place while running, allowing them to be totally hands free.

As for the sound, it really is the best soundingheadphones I’ve ever had. It’s clear and loud if you turn up the volume all the way, but even then you can still hear things around you, which is really important for solo runners. Powerbeats3 are also sweat and water resistant, and with the Bluetooth accessibility, you can take calls and use Siri with the volume button.

Two minor downsides: it tends to drain my phone battery with the Bluetooth; twice I’ve had my phone die on a run and had to finish in silence – it was tragic. Also, at $199.95, Powerbeats3 are really expensive for a pair of headphones, but like all other products, you get what you pay for, and I expect to have these for a really long time.

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While Jamie’s friends were very involved in high school cross country, she was stuck working part time, but would include herself in weekend runs because she loved the sport. She continued running solo through college, and never cared much about time or speed. “It was always just something I liked to do, and it was how I dealt with any big decisions, or stresses, or anything else,” she says. As a “bucket list” item, Jamie ran the Boston Marathon in 2013, and couldn’t turn her back on running. Now, as a mother of three, she continues to compete and won the Fox Valley Marathon in September with a time of 3:19:40. She is a frequent placer in the Chicago area, and her other PRs are half marathon around 1:31, 10K of 40:38 and 5K at 19:12.

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Spring showers are here and just like the flowers breaking through the thawing earth, the first races of the season are showing us their beauty through the winter grit still on the roads. With the ever increasing popularity of the sport, there are more races than ever to pick from to fill a calendar, from March through September. So how does one select the best races to prepare for out of so many options and should each race be treated equally? The following will provide some helpful guidance in the arena of race selection, prioritization and tailoring your training for your calendar.

The first step is to pick two to four individual races, or race series (such as a stage race or omnium series) to designate as your ‘A’ races. These will be the races on your calendar where you focus on changing your training just prior, by tapering the intensity, so that you can be as fresh as possible. Hard interval training two days before an ‘A’ race does not make sense if your legs are still not recovered from the efforts. Instead, start ramping down your hard days in the two weeks prior to an ‘A’ race, by both decreasing your intensity on hard days, as well as gradually lowering your 20

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weekly training hours. This by no means equates to complete rest in the days leading up to an ‘A’ race, as that would actually be counterproductive, giving your legs a rude awakening by leaving them feeling sluggish and heavy when the gun goes off.

Next is to pick five to 10 events that you designate as ‘B’ series. These are races in which are still important for your overall season’s goals, but can be used more as continued training rather than needing a strict plan for. Plan them in as the hard day of that week’s training, or plan a ‘B’ race sandwiched between two high intensity training days to help simulate an ‘A’ classification omnium or short stage race. This will allow your body to adjust to the multiple back-to-back days that stage and omnium race series consist of.

The final type of race as you probably guessed is a ‘C’ race. These the smaller local criteriums or even alternative style races such as a gravel metrics or gran fondos you can sprinkle throughout the season. A fun way to get an even higher amount of training out of these ‘C’ race days is to do a long ride before them (or ride to them if you live close enough), race, and then

do a short cool down, or long ride back home. Many people find that racing in ‘C’ races is the best way for them to improve strength and endurance while also getting in tactical practice. ‘C’ races also allow for you to experiment with moves and strategy that you normally would not get to execute in a more important ‘B’ or ‘A’ race. This can then build confidence for riskier moves in future ‘A’ races, which many times will earn you glory due to the high risk, high reward of maneuvers such as joining an early group breakaway, or attempting a late solo attack. Really understanding your body’s limits in a move like this in a ‘C’ race will give you the knowledge of how to execute it correctly for when it counts in an ‘A’ race.

In all, just getting your season mapped out on a calendar is great for overall motivation and goals.

Don’t think that your initial plan is set in stone, as injuries, fatigue and other factors could mean shifting your prioritized schedule. Just like a good race, start with a plan and adjust it along with the ebb and flow of the various factors that affect your training as the season progresses.

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are with fundraising through events and parties, and fostering the dogs.”

own dog-walking business, where she walks up to 10 miles a day.

When Stephanie McCutcheon was walking down the street near her home one day, she saw a threelegged Pitbull up for adoption and immediately fell in love. Despite her husband’s hesitation due to the other two dogs the couple owned, Stephanie adopted Seven a month later.

Since its start in 2008, there has been more than 1,500 dog adoptions in Chicago; OTAT continues to grow, too, with more than 420 adoptions in 2016 alone.

However, she began her running journey in April at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle in April, where she celebrated her accomplishment with Seven after. Throughout her training, Stephanie plans to find more short races during the summer to get herself into the competitive mindset.

The agency Seven came from is called One Tail at a Time (OTAT), a no-kill, all-breed dog rescue that strives to lower euthanasia rates in the Chicagoland area through rescue and adoption. After welcoming Seven into the family in 2012, Stephanie became an active member in One Tail because she loved its mission, and two years later took on the role of an associate board member.

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Aside from an auction fundraiser at the end of the year, one of the bigger events One Tail raises money through is the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Although Stephanie had never even ran a 5K before this year, she is determined to cross that finish line in October.

“I know that I am in over my head but I think it proves my dedication and insanity towards helping dogs,” Stephanie says.

Because she’s never been a runner, Stephanie is most nervous for the training aspect. In addition to her work with dogs at One Tail, she owns her

“What’s the worst thing that can happen? I’m crawling or I’m last?” she adds. “It’s been a thing I’ve wanted to do for quite some time even though I’m not a runner, and I couldn’t think of a better way to do it than with One Tail.”

About 25 OTAT members will be running with Stephanie on Oct. 8, hoping to raise money to save dogs lives … one tail at a time.

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When the race is over, everyone qualifies for a weekend filled with live music, theater, dining and nightlife. Whatever it is you’re looking for, Kenosha offers all the excitement you need to keep the adrenaline flowing.

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f you are thinking about a fall marathon, it is already time to begin planning for a successful marathon experience.

The marathon is popular, with approximately 500,000 fi nishers annually in the United States, because it provides a transformational experience.

The actual running of 26.2 miles on race day is an amazing experience, but the four months of diligent preparation are often more impactful and uplifting.

While the marathon is certainly a challenging endeavor, I believe most people can successfully complete it, but it defi nitely requires significant commitment, guidance and hard work. I have enjoyed coaching marathoners, from fi rst timers to Olympic Trials qualifiers, for the past 20 years and I am happy to share my best practices to help you marathon successfully.

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If you are preparing for your first marathon this fall, consider the following:

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1. Plan Ahead: Begin training at least 18-weeks prior to your target marathon. Cramming for a 26.2 mile race into a shorter period of time often leads to injury. If you are not already running occasionally, I recommend using a 24-week build-up.

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2. Established Training Plan: Follow a training plan with a strong track record of guiding novice runners through the marathon finish line with low injury rates. There are hundreds of plans available on the internet, but I recommend following a plan from a well-established organization or coach.

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3. Run & Walk: While everyone wants to run as much as possible, incorporating a combination of running and walking into your training sessions will help you to safely: (1) progress into continuous running early in your training program and then, (2) complete much longer training sessions later in your preparation. Remember, you need to prepare for the demands of moving on your feet for four or more hours on race day.

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4. Cross-Training: It’s a terrific idea to include cross-training activities (bike, swim, elliptical) into your training to improve your cardiovascular fitness while reducing stress on your musculoskeletal system. Additionally, cross-training is a valuable training option if you are injured.

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5. Group Running: Training with other runners will: (1) help you learn from experienced marathoners, (2) help get you out of bed for early morning training sessions and (3) create strong friendships through hundreds miles of training.

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While runners successfully complete marathons on their own, I believe the most effective strategy is to join an organized and experienced marathon training group. Â For the marathon veteran looking to PR, I recommend: 1. Go Longer: Slow down some of your long runs and go longer (i.e. 20-22 miles). If your mind and body are well acclimated to the challenge of running for almost 26 miles, you will be much more prepared to run 26.2 mile at a higher intensity on race day.

Since running 20 miles or more is quite taxing on your musculoskeletal system, I recommend cycling the volume of your weekly long runs (i.e. 20-18-2217 miles) late in your training to ensure adequate recovery time.

2. Speedwork: Incorporate speedwork early in your training program to boost cardiovascular fitness and running economy. I recommend gradually progressing from interval training (5k/10k race pace) into tempo (i.e. half marathon pace) and marathon simulation workouts as you approach race day.

3. Quality Long Runs: Add intensity into some of your long runs; for instance, add in some pick-ups at a faster pace (half marathon to 10k race pace) or gradually increase your pace for a negative split long run. In addition to enhancing your fitness, I believe mixing up your running paces during a long run can lower injuries.

4. Log Your Training: Detail your training in a running log to keep you accountable to your goals and learn how to train smarter and more effectively.

Each runner is unique and we can gradually learn to train our own optimal way. Keeping a training log is a vital roadmap to success!

5. Coaching: The best marathoners rely on expert coaches, whose technical expertise, objectivity and passion will optimize your training program and prevent injury.

I wish you the best as you begin training for this amazing running challenge. If you are interested in group marathon training or personal coaching, Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) helps thousands of marathoners successfully cross the fi nish line each year.

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* Gunnar Garriques Parents naturally want to share our love of endurance sports with our kids, and young kids want to try the things that their parents love. There is a right way to do this but many adults make crucial errors during the process. Doing it right can make the difference between seeing your kid grow into an endurance lover or not; doing it right means that we parents should do the kidappropriate “workouts” and races with them rather than the kids doing “adult-appropriate” training or racing with us.

Fun First The first running or biking that kids should experience should be focused on fun. Go for a little walk and run on a cool trail or around a playground. Help control the early pace when the kids have energy and be very patient as things slow down naturally from there. Keep the distance so short that it leaves the kids yearning for more. The worst thing you can do is to go too long on that first bike ride. It can be fun to bike to a favorite playground or to a familiar landmark like a school or park. Bring some water and a snack and have a picnic. Make it a fun time together and your kids will want to go again soon.

Skills Second After fun, developing skills are the second priority for young athletes. Get some orange cones and do a bike skills session on the grass, practicing turns, using their water bottle, biking one-handed, shifting and mounting/ dismounting. You can play games like garbage ball and tag on bikes in the grass – fun and challenging for kids and parents alike.

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Speed Third Physiologically, kids’ bodies are primed for developing speed at short distances just before, during and after adolescence. Short bursts of speed are appropriate “workouts” for these age groups. This can include telephone pole sprints, hill sprints, grass tag and other like games. Work on speed now with short rides and they will have those speed skills for their longer efforts later in life.

Endurance Last Adult endurance athletes tend to love “long and slow.” We go out for long rides and runs at an aerobic effort to build our endurance. This type of workout is not appropriate for kids who are adolescents or younger. Don’t bring your young kid with you on a 40-mile bike ride or a 10-mile run at a slow pace. This is hard on their growing bodies, with muscles and tendons/ligaments stretched out by lengthening bones. The slow pace is the opposite of what they are developmentally primed to use for speed development. “Slow and long” can quickly become “boring” to a young athlete, a feeling that they might not forget for a long time.

It is important to share our love of activity with our kids. Do it right by sharing the age appropriate activities that will help them develop a love for activity, the skills to be able to reach their potential and bursts of speed at very short distances.

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Gunnar plays violin and loves to be outdoors.

He is an avid skier and will participate in a twoweek wilderness/survival camp this summer.

He attended St John’s military camp and has set his focus on West Point. Gunnar was a top five finisher at USAT Junior Nationals, Ironkids and RipRoar Triathlons. Gunnar has completed several half marathons and will do his first marathon this fall.

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1. The Chi-Town Half Marathon and 10K had unexpected warm weather, and while many runners sported their goodie-bag sweatshirts, others were dressed for summer.

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2. Two runners push each other through the half marathon course at the Chi-Town races on April 8.

3. The March Madness Hillstriders Half Marathon in Cary is known for being one of the hillier races in Illinois.

4. Just six days after the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, a racer continues to kick off the Chicago spring racing season at the Chi-Town Half Marathon.

5. A racer embraces a long, flat stretch during the Hillstriders Half Marathon on March 18.

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AMBASSADORS This year, we have our largest ambassador team ever!

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MANDI FLORIP

KRISTAN HUENINK

JEFFREY JAMESON

EMILY KEAN

Mandi began running in middle school and never stopped. While attending The John Marshall Law School in 2007, Mandi ran her first Chicago Marathon, and has continued to run several marathons, half marathons and shorter distances.

An Illinois licensed attorney, Mandi is currently the Executive Director of the Lake County Municipal League, a council of government representing 42 municipalities in Lake County.

Kristan enjoys road racing at all distances, having completed countless short-distance races and nearly 20 marathons.

When injury demanded she fully embraced the multi-sport lifestyle, completing multiple sprint, 70.3 and Ironman-distance races, as well as qualifying for USAT Age-Group Nationals and earning Ironman All-World Athlete Bronze status.

Kristan is a USAT-Certified Coach with Grit Endurance in the West Loop.

Jeff ran a lot for fun when he was younger, but it wasn’t until he moved to Chicago in 2014 that it developed into a real passion for him. He now enjoys running everything from 5K’s to marathons.

When he isn’t running around Chicago, you can often find him at a Disney Park (probably taking part in a runDisney race).

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Emily is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a Bachelor’s degree Food Science and Nutrition and a Master’s degree in Business. Emily’s passion for running began in graduate school and has run a few half-marathons and two marathons.

Her 2017 goal is to PR at all her 5Ks, complete Yoga Teacher Training, and continue being an active member of Oiselle Volee, Best Foot Forward (women’s Oak Park running group), and November Project- Chicago.

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Ashley Nolan is a Chicago-based road, trail and ultra-runner. Her love for endurance sports began in triathlon while training for and completing the Ironman distance.

Since then she has completed several ultramarathons spanning from the 50K to 50 Mile distance. You can find her training on the Lakefront Path or up in Wisconsin on the Ice Age Trail.

Rick has competed in over 150 races including stair climbs, road races, trail races and triathlons. While attending University of Illinois for his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, he competed on the triathlon team, favoring the international distance. With a lifelong passion for fitness, Rick currently works in product development of new fitness equipment including treadmills, ellipticals and bikes.

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Nicole once thought that the timed mile in high school was a form of torture.

In an ironic turn of events, racing is now part of half her weekends.

A self-proclaimed “back of the packer,� Nicole loves triathlons and running races with her favorite distances being the half marathon and Olympic distance triathlon. She works full time as a health care administrator and lives in Skokie with her husband, son and spoiled dog

Denise has been running since fourth grade and still loves it as much today as she did back then.

She completed her first marathon in 1994 in Chicago, and since then she has run over 200 races all over the world, including Wisconsin Ironman.

Denise coaches beginners with no running background all the way to Boston qualifiers.

Having three girls, a husband, and a full-time job kept Nancy constantly on-the-move, she never had much time for additional adventures until she discovered running in 2010. Her original motivation was to lose weight, so she signed up for a 10k.

This original challenge led to higher distances each year, until she reached a 50K. By 2014, Nancy had completed 50 races, three of them marathons, and her goal is to run 50 marathons by age 50.

Oscar is a triathlete and runner from Chicago. His passion for endurance sports was sparked after watching his dad finish his first marathon. Since that day he has completed a wide array of distances in both road races and triathlons. His favorite races are half marathons and sprint distance triathlons.

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‘Retreat’ Yourself

By: Melissa silverBerg

Endurance Summer Training Camps for Adults

Ana Carlasare didn’t know much about running when she signed up for her first half marathon.

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Turns out, running 13.1 miles with minimal training is a very difficult task.

“It was terrible. I felt like I was going to die,” Carlasare remembers.

Soon after that race, Carlasare knew she wanted to keep running, but she also knew she would need a more sustained training plan before her next race. She got involved with running Coach Mark Buciak and has been training with him for nearly a decade.

Now, Carlasare has run five marathons and another 15 half marathons around Chicago, but the weekend she looks forward to the most is outside the city at Buciak’s annual Running Retreat in Plano, about 60 miles southwest of Chicago.

As Chicago’s Lakefront Trail gets more and more crowded with each warm weekend, several organizations are offering runners a chance to get out of the city, but keep their training on track.

Overnight camps, whether for new runners or Ironman athletes in training, are growing in popularity.

“It’s not a boot camp, it’s not a training camp,” said Buciak of his Running Retreat. He also coaches a Boston Marathon training program.

Although the focus is on running, Buciak said the group of about 20 participants only goes for one run each day at whatever pace they want.

“No matter what your speed or ability, you’re welcome here. Everybody has something to contribute,” he said.

The rest of the three-day weekend is spent on relaxation. With offerings including post-run yoga, massages, free injury screenings from on-site physical therapists, wine tastings, seminars, and more. The retreat takes place on 25 acres of private land that also offers a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts.

“It’s everything a runner could want,” Buciak said.

Carlasare said she looks forward to the weekend away from the city, the chance to focus on health for a whole weekend, but mostly the opportunity to spend time with other people with similar interests.

“It’s about community as much as running,” she said.

Buciak created the program after his own experience as a teenager on his high school cross country team. The team went away for a required retreat before school started and he loved the idea so much he knew he would start his own one day.

“It’s very peaceful and relaxed. You can run on the lakefront all year long, but don’t you want to run somewhere in nature, somewhere new?”

Buciak said. His running retreat costs $390 all-inclusive if people pay in full by the end of May. For Buciak, a relaxing weekend spent thinking about running is much more appealing than registering for a half marathon in the city.

“With a race it’s a rush to get out of the house, a rush to get to the race, a rush to find a parking space and get to the starting line. Then you rush to finish the race, get your banana, and go home. But, that’s it,” he said. “Here, you sit around a campfire both nights, you hear stories from people who have been running for years. There’s plenty of time to make new friends. This is a quality event, not quantity.”

For runners who are training for specific race or want to challenge themselves in ways beyond running, Chicago Endurance Sports runs a three-day training camp on the site of Ironman Wisconsin every August.

The camp started as a daylong event a few years ago to give athletes a chance to see the course and feel comfortable with the transition areas,

but has grown into an overnight event for about 50 athletes each year, said Mike Norman, owner and head coach at CES. This year the camp will run from Aug. 18-20 near the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It costs $250 for people who are not already training with CES, otherwise the program is included.

Athletes will tackle part of the Ironman race each day with an 80 to 100 mile bike ride on Friday, an open-water swim on Saturday morning, and a run on the course on Sunday. But, the camp is not all work and no play; there’s also a cook-out, live music by the lakefront, and an extended race prep clinic to walk through the start, finish, and transitions of the actual Ironman course before for the big day.

“We’ve turned it into not only a training event, but it’s a social event too,” Norman said. “We want people to come away from the weekend knowing they pushed themselves and worked hard, but also having met great people and come away with good memories.”

Norman said the program has been growing in popularity and registration fills up every year with athletes ranging from 18 to 65.

“They get challenged physically, they learn a lot about the course, but they also come away feeling stronger and better about themselves,” he said.

And, it’s not just for athletes training for an Ironman. The course can be adapted for people who may not be ready for those long-distance runs, swims or bike rides, Norman said.

“A lot of people come into these types of events thinking they are the one who is most out of shape or they are the only one who hasn’t done it before,” he said. “They think everyone else is an expert. But, then they find out there are a lot of other people facing the same challenges they are. It’s really all about camaraderie.”

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ChiCagoland trails

trails and

tribulations With marathon training right around the corner, the Chicagoland trails will soon be congested as ever; while the lakefront Path and busse Woods tend to be favorite long-run locations for many runners, sometimes changing the scenery and avoiding crowds can make a run better.

Chicago athlete sent out runners to try four underrated yet longer bike paths around the suburbs for their first time. read their experiences and opinions, and try one yourself this season.

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Robert McClory Bike Path By: Nancy Torres

Running or cycling the Robert McClory Bike Path offers a refreshing way to get outdoors, explore nature, visit the North Shore and cross the border; the 26.5 mile path is flat, paved and takes you on a journey from Highland Park to the Wisconsin border.

The entrance is at St. John Avenue, an unremarkable start in the downtown area of Highland Park, so if you’re driving there take advantage of public parking or use the Chicago Metra station. However, less than a mile or so into the ride it becomes more scenic and green. This route runs seven miles north along the railroad, so get off the train and start running or take your bike for a ride during weekday off-peak hours and on weekends.

It’s also parallel to Lake Michigan, so I was curious and took an off-road trip on Walker Avenue to Openlands Lakeshore

Preserve and was surprised with the high rise view of the beachfront which only added an extra 3/4 of a mile to my ride.

The Robert McClory Bike Path is more of a scenic route, and less of a commuter route than the Lakeshore Path; a short jaunt takes you past the prettiest houses by Lake Forest, and its scenery ranges from railroad stations, beautiful backyards and gorgeous trees. I was greeted by the occasional dog walker and cyclist which gave me the sense of security.

The only obstacles in the terrain were crossing streets but for the most part, it’s easy cruising. You’ll find safety and bike path signs along the route and mile markers will start after the Great Lakes station. The path terminates at Russell Road. and it also links up to Kenosha County Bike trail, which, if you’re looking for a real challenge, will take you another 18 miles through Wisconsin.

Des Plaines River Trail By: Mandi Florip

I ran the Des Plaines River Trail in late March after the snow had cleared and before the rain set in. On a dry, chilly afternoon, I entered the trail from a Northern entrance point off of Wadsworth Road and Route 41. There was ample parking located right off the road and an entrance to the trail directly from the parking lot.

I headed south and found the trail to be easy to navigate as it wound its way along the Des Plaines River. A large amount of the land surrounding the trail is protected Forest Preserve land rich with trees and wooded areas. The day I ran the trail was cloudy and a bit drab, but on a hot summer day, I would imagine the tree cover provides a nice protection to the sun and heat.

The 56+ mile trail covers both Lake and Cook counties, running North to South, through numerous municipalities, parks and forest preserves. The crushed stone path is mainly

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free of debris and underlying roots that may be hazardous to runners in the zone.

The trail not only follows the Des Plaines River, but also runs alongside a railroad track, giving the trail a “rail to trail” designation and adding to the exceptional experience of running on this trail. Within a few miles, runners may find themselves passing a fisherman seeking lunch while hearing the familiar Metra Train whistle as it whizzes past.

The Des Plaines River Trail is a great out-andback option for runners looking to log exact mileage. It requires a tracking device or cell phone app to ensure that you do not overrun on the way out, but the trail is unique, full of twists and turns that keep it interesting.

The trail also gives runners a point-to-point adventure option. This would require a bit of planning on the runner’s part to arrange for transportation back to the starting parking lot, but makes for a fun experience.

Poplar Creek Trail By: Holly Petrovich

Just south of I-90 off of Barrington Road and Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates lies a paved bike path. I’ve driven past this path many times, and never really saw too many people on it, even in the summer. I wondered how far it was, where it went and what it was like, so I decided to explore it myself.

On a sunny weekday morning, my dad and I took our bikes to the path entrance off of Higgins, and saw the map; it’s an 8.9-mile loop, that goes through the Poplar Creek Forest Preserve. There are five entrances to the path in all, about every mile and a half.

We started at the five-mile marker, and continued counterclockwise along the path.

Instantly, I was impressed. As a runner who frequently goes to the Hoffman-Schaumburg area, I was surprised I had never been on this path before. I’m actually glad I rode my bike on it first because I was able to see the entire loop before going for a run.

Probably because it was a weekday morning, the path remained pretty vacant throughout; we roughly passed someone every five minutes. However, most of the path is in a forest preserve, making it pretty isolated.

With scattered hills and lots of curves, it really was a great ride, with a lot of pretty scenery including Bode Lake. The day I went was 60 and sunny, and although we didn’t need it, there wasn’t too much tree coverage, so on a hot summer day, sunscreen and ample hydration are crucial.

Only a few complaints: there are quite a few stops at major intersections including 59, Bode Road, Golf Road, Higgins Road and Barrington Road, forcing you to take breaks. Also, there’s not many bathrooms or water fountains, so for summer-training marathoners, this might be an issue.

Fox River Trail By: Laura Julien

The trail spans over 40 miles along the Fox River. It begins in Algonquin and ends in Oswego, offering connections to other trails throughout the northwestern and western suburbs (including the Illinois Prairie Path, Great Western Trail, Virgil Gilman Trail and Prairie Trail).

I started my journey in Geneva at the Fabyan Forest Preserve’s “Windmill.” The morning provided a stunning view - the sun rises over the windmill and sheds light over the early morning stillness of the river. In addition to its beauty, the windmill is a popular starting location due to ample parking and newly constructed bathrooms. There is also a picnic pavilion perfect for post-run festivities. The close proximity of the parking lot to the trail provides an additional source of convenience for runners who like to loop back to their cars for hydration and fuel.

The trail was quiet in the early hours I went.

Although runners represent the dominant

population, cyclists and walkers will also appear to take advantage of all the trail has to offer. However, despite its popularity, the path is rarely congested. The surface of the path varies, the majority is asphalt, but there are also portions of concrete and crushed limestone. This section of the trail is fairly flat but presents rolling hills as it runs toward North Aurora.

While the river itself serves as a continuous landmark, the scenery is ever-changing.

This segment alone offers views of paddle boats and parks in St. Charles, a Frank Lloyd Wright villa complete with Japanese Garden in Geneva and an old train depot in Batavia. Bridges along the way allow for easy egress from one side of the river to the other.

This trail is a great option for those looking for a scenic and serene run with minimal interruptions. There are also many restaurants, farmer’s markets and coffee shops nearby to explore after.

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By Holly Petrovich

After a nine-hour workday, it can be difďŹ cult to muster up motivation for a workout, and setting an earlier alarm to exercise can be even harder.

But what if you had a group of people at work to motivate you on a daily basis, before you had the chance to make excuses?

More and more, companies are incorporating fitness programs into their employee’s work schedules because they realize how important it is to make time every day for health. Some hire a wellness representative to help employees create meal plans or exercise routines; others may have a cafeteria with healthy options or a gym built into their office that employees can utilize; now, the new fad is work sponsored clubs, where employees form a club with the sole purpose of exercising together, before, during or after their work day.

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No Two Clubs Are Alike After constantly being around athletes, Jorge Quezada, Benefits Coordinator for the Chicago Cubs, wanted to carry over the team’s enthusiasm to the non-athlete employees. As a runner himself, Quezada gathered some of his coworkers and went out for a run after work one day in 2013.

“employees work together to improve their health and share experiences that help motivate others to become more engaged in their physical health and overall well-being,” “it helps build stronger relationships outside of work which then translates to stronger relationships at work.”

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“Now we have 35 to 40 people, and 15 really committed runners,” Quezada says. “We know how busy it gets, especially during the Cubs’ season, and many of us don’t have time to go home and workout.”

Appropriately, Quezada’s club kicks off its season with the Race to Wrigley 5K in April, and it goes through the end of September. The group meets twice a week and runs anywhere from three to seven miles down the Lakefront Path.

Life Fitness also uses the Race to Wrigley 5K as a start to its running club’s season; in 2011, Alex Dy, Schiller Park’s Sourcing Specialist, decided to take the company’s devotion to health a step further by getting a few of his coworkers involved physically.

Now the club has 85 runners.

“I gave it a shot and then a lot of people were interested and we kept going,” Dy says. “Everybody pushes each other and it helps everyone grow.”

Dy’s club is slightly more of a commitment than other clubs, with an average schedule of 10 races throughout the summer; each member pays $120 which includes a uniform, races and a few other events. Life Fitness also offers a swimming club and a bowling league as other options.

It’s not just companies with an athletic or fitness focus catching the bug, though; Colleen Kaplan and Melissa Taylor, both teachers at St. Francis High School, started doing yoga together after work, and soon others wanted to join.

“We started doing workouts after school every other week, then people started requesting we do it every week, so we even got t-shirts,” Caplan explains. “We do circuit training, yoga or run on the track, and we did a 5K in the fall.”

Caplan and Taylor’s club has about 30 people, varying each week, and it’s totally free and open.

“It’s given us more reasons to hang out … a lot of times in schools, relationships are formed based on the department you teach in or clubs you do, and we wanted to get everyone to mingle,” Caplan adds.

“It’s the most involved I’ve ever felt in a community.”

According to Adam Samano, a technician from OSG USA in Glendale Heights, the relationships in his office have grown stronger from the running club he started back in 2011.

“Employees work together to improve their health and share experiences that help motivate others to become more engaged in their physical health and overall well-being,” Samano says. “It helps build stronger relationships outside of work which then translates to stronger relationships at work.”

Like the Life Fitness running club, Samano’s club has a more competitive aspect, where they revolve their training around specific races. In fact, many of his coworkers have gone from not running at all to

Run a Club in YouR offiCe Whether you want that competitive aspect or a more causal health resource for you and your coworkers, there’s definitely some things to consider before you start a fitness club at your workplace.

Kaplan attributes her success to having Taylor by her side as her “partner in crime.”

“Having Melissa to work schedules with helps a lot,” Kaplan says. “Then you don’t have to dedicate your life to it completely, and there’s some flexibility.”

Although he has other leaders to help him, Chenoweth also recruited a few participants to act as ambassadors or leaders for the club. This way, if you can’t be there one day, or get a huge number of interested participants, you have others to pick up your slack.

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running 15K’s and half marathons, and now OSG pays for employee’s race registration fees.

During lunchtime, employees of Zurich Insurance can be seen running around Busse Woods as part of the Out-The-Door (OTD) Running Club. Financial Analyst Ken Wagner was skeptical about joining at first due to his slow pace, but he has grown as an athlete since he did.

“Within a year, I took minutes off my pace and completed my first marathon,” Wagner says. “I quickly learned that the Zurich OTD Runners embodied a culture of support and encouragement.”

“We were able to grow quite a bit because we tried to make sure we had an ambassador for each of our business functions,” he says.

He also admits it took his group awhile to get into a routine that worked for everyone, so he suggests new coordinators try different schedules to see what works best for the most people; have some before work and some after, and even try weekend workouts.

Taylor agrees that having flexibility and an open mind is the only way a fitness club will work; because the St. Francis High School club does different activities each week, she’s noticed that the participants are more motivated to try new things.

“When we ask for special requests, it also lightens the mood and breaks the ice,” Taylor adds. “Then we all do it together.”

From Quezada’s standpoint, offering incentives and rewards has become a big motivator among his group; throughout the season, Quezada tracks everyone’s miles, and once they hit 80, they get two points towards the Chicago Cubs Employee Wellness Program. From there, participants are encouraged to hit more mileage with a gift card or Under Armour apparel as a reward.

However, consistency and positivity are the two biggest secrets to success in Quezada’s eyes.

“I really don’t want the feeling everyone had in high school gym associated with running… not everyone likes it, but keeping it casual keeps people coming back,” he adds. “We don’t set workouts, or pace and distance expectations, we don’t want them to feel forced or discouraged.”

Samano suggests that if starting a fitness group at your company is something you’re at all interested in, then do it now. Chances are, others are looking for a similar outlet for group exercise, so you’ll have immediate interest.

“Employees love it,” he says. “When I first started working here and found out they were going to have a running team I was very excited to participate.

Joining the group helped me develop relationships with my co-workers by running together and getting to know them on another level, outside of work.”

Zurich recently relocated to a new building in Schaumburg, and the running club is already forming a new course for this summer’s running season.

Another big organization that ran with the idea of getting together to exercise is Deloitte; after running to and from work every day for three years, Rob Chenoweth helped start a running club, which now has over 300 employees participating.

While the Deloitte Running Club does focus heavily on event running, such as the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K and the BTN Big Ten 10K, they also incorporate fun runs, including quarterly happy hour runs and biweekly causal after-work runs.

“Employees focusing on health and well-being together provide accountability; it’s hard to let down your coworkers if you committed to showing up for a run,” Chenoweth says. “We can get insanely busy at work, so if our leaders can still take the time for their health and well-being, it serves as an example for the rest of us.”

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Universal Sole Valentine’s Trail Challenge FEBRUARY 1 1 | C HI CA G O , I L By: Kristan Huenink

The Universal Sole Valentine’s Trail Challenge took place on the morning of February 11, the first of Universal Sole’s 2017 race line-up.

This was a new addition to Universal Sole’s series of trail races and certainly lived up to its name. Returning to the scene of the last Universal Sole Trail Challenge race of 2016, Schiller Woods, near O’Hare Airport, over 200 athletes were treated to a 4.6-mile romp through the forest preserve on a beautiful 40-degree day.

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Male Results 1. Roger Pinon 2. James Weissensel 3. Elias Theodosis 4. Uriel Lara 5. Mike Link 6. Greg Heck 7. Phil Santaguida 8. James Huenink 9. James McGough 10. Steven Glasker Name

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Hard word to say; great race to run; fun festival to attend.

Oak Forest Fleadh Festival – pronounced “fl-ah”- is a pre-St. Patrick’s Day Irish celebration that runs all up and down Cicero Ave., which is closed off for the whole morning.

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season. The course has a few, gentle hills throughout the first two miles and then is almost all a straight downhill* for the last mile into the finish. (*The final 100 meters is slightly uphill, just to keep you honest.) It is a great way to practice trying to get faster throughout the race and to get your legs turning over in the last mile.

Male 5K Results 1. Michael Connolly 2. Jonathan Cain 3. David Arndt 4. Avales Armando 5. Raymond Gobis 6. Jass Hugh 7. David Hensley 8. Steve Amann 9. JP Garrity 10. Richard Staback

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Female 5K Results 1. Megan Brewczynski 2. Colette Gagen 3. Andrea Clark 4. Elizabeth Novak 5. Colleen Emmett 6. Kathryn Lewandowski 7. Adrienne Martinez

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Get Lucky Half Marathon 14K and 7K MAR C H 1 1 | C HI C A G O , I L By: Kristan Huenink

The Chicago River wasn’t the only thing going green on the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day to kick off the city’s week-long celebration; the lakefront path was a sea of green as over 400 runners dressed in their finest moisture-wicking green apparel tackled the Get Lucky races presented by Team Ortho. The race marked the sixth running of Team Ortho’s Get Lucky Half Marathon and 7K on Chicago’s lakefront path.

Female 14K Results 1. Danielle Zimmerman 2. Shari Newland 3. Karen Cheng 4. Lauren Cartlidge 5. Rachel Kline 6. Ryan Buhl 7. Jen Kwas 8. Roxy Ledwa 9. Heather Jones 10. Julie Huckaby

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Male Half Marathon Results 1. Jared Fry 30 2. Marcus Paulson 25 3. Justin Sattler 28 4. James Harrington 40 5. Greg Chaganos 35 6. Max Mulvihill 27 7. Allan Bohlke 53 8. Ian Abbott 26 9. Chris George 38 10. David Janczewski 34

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Female Half Marathon Results 1. Pamela Staton 30 2. Sarah Mahaney 35 3. Amy Campbell 28 4. Samantha Bandstra 21 5. Gina Narcisi 20 6. Kelsey White 28 7. Ellen Brinn 28 8. Abby Napoli 23 9. Nicole Stolte 43 10. Jannette Rho 37

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Male 7K Results 1. Wayne Komsi 2. Danny Henek 3. Ryan Kunz 4. John Archer 5. Nicholas Moriarty 6. Brian Sheridan 7. Charles Gonzalez 8. Dominik Hajverov 9. Brendan Cavanaugh 10. Lance Riggenbach

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Male 14K Results 1. Wayne Komsi 2. Charles Gonzalez 3. Ryan Kunz 4. Joel Barcenas 5. Dominik Hajverov 6. Lance Riggenbach 7. Juan Roman 8. Timothy Gross 9. Daniel Lombardo 10. Mark Buettner

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Female 7K Results 1. Tracy Eier 2. Araba Nti 3. Maria Demopoulos 4. Danielle Zimmerman 5. Katie Maas 6. Jaymie Gelino 7. Roxy Ledwa 8. Lorilee Marling 9. Amy Rase 10. Sarah Scow

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M ARCH 1 8 | CHI CAGO, IL By: Nicole Kesten

The Wintrust Lakefront 10 Miler and 5K took place Saturday, March 18; the CARA sponsored event has been a longtime favorite for Chicagoans as a tune-up for spring half marathons and the kick off for longer distance outdoor racing. Changes this year included moving the start/finish area to the Wilson Track that had both distances finish Olympic style with a victory lap before crossing the finish line.

This race has great all around logistics. Both races started at 9 a.m. sharp and stayed on the same course for approximately 2.7 miles. The course was straightforward, well-marked and utilized the lakefront gravel and asphalt path. Aid stations were stocked with fluids and had cheerful volunteers supporting racers.

As an added challenge, (besides the cold and wind!), this year Team Ortho added the 21K The Hard Way to the race line-up, allowing runners to complete a 14K that brings the athlete right back to the starting line beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a 7K race at 10:30 a.m.

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Male 10 Miler Results 1. Chris Robertson, 2. Zach Baker 3. Tim Hird 4. Kevin Mcmahon 5. Lionel Montenegro 6. Joel Bendsten 7. Damon King 8. Kyle Larson 9. Niko Jeftich 10. Brendan Mcdonnell

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Female 10 Miler Results 1. Obsie Birru 2. Karen Lesiewicz 3. Nora Ferguson 4. Jamie Hershfang 5. Audrey Borling 6. Wendy Jaehn 7. Meshelle Rich 8. Jacqueline Ave Maria 9. Columba Montes 10. Bess Ritter

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Male 5K Results 1. Casey Green 2. Ryan Duffy 3. Peter Keith 4. Gus Fuguitt 5. James Huenink 6. Jay Kopper 7. Samuel Shideler 8. Mark Przybyla 9. Michael Webb 10. Richard Hamilton

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Female 5K Results 1. Samantha Harding 2. Jeannie Sullivan 3. Marija Spaic

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AMITA Health Bolingbrook St. Paddy’s Half Marathon and 5K MAR C H 1 9 | B O L I N G B R O O K, I L By: Mandi Florip

All Community Events hosted its very first AMITA Health Bolingbrook St. Paddy’s Half Marathon and 5K through the Village of Bolingbrook the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day. The race offered a Half Marathon and 5K distance option, as well as a kid’s dash.

Advertised as the “Chicagoland’s Newest Half Marathon,” this race did not disappoint, offering runners a new spring half marathon. All Community Events worked with AMITA Health and the Village of Bolingbrook to put on a magnificent race.

The course wrapped through the streets of Bolingbrook, running past the Police Department, Post Office and Name

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Bolingbrook High School, before entering the residential area, which was lined with cheering crowds. It was unmistakable that Bolingbrook residents did not mind hundreds of runners pounding the pavement through their subdivisions.

Male Half Marathon Results 1. Pol Nabben 33 South Elgin 2. Matt Lindgren 28 Naperville 3. Jeffrey Ramirez 30 Chicago 4. Eric Crutchfield 30 Wilmington 5. Connor Williams 27 Woodridge 6. James Harrington 41 Bolingbrook 7. Greg Chaganos 35 Chicago 8. Jaison Williams 44 Buffalo Grove 9. Jacek Walasik 35 Chicago Ridge 10. Brandon Engle 32 Aurora

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Female Half Marathon Results 1. Kelli Grundmann 28 Elkhorn 2. Amanda Waznis 29 New Lenox 3. Alexandra Holdefer 25 Orland Park 4. Tina Chase 45 Villa Park 5. Amy Benes 29 Saint Charles 6. Mandy Kompanowski 25 Arlington Heights 7. Mandi Florip 36 Waukegan 8. Kristin Damm 25 Wheaton

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9. Jessica Bratko 10. Melody Johnson

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Male 5K Results 1. Alex Nordin 2. Anthony E Vodicka 3. Michael Stanek 4. Jackson Schroedter 5. Davante Dawson 6. Brian Lettner 7. David Harezlak 8. Justin Waters 9. Rich Phillips 10. Alejandro Aguilar

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18:47.2 19:15.6 19:22.6 19:58.2 20:04.0 21:08.3 21:18.9 21:23.1 21:36.0 21:41.2

Female 5K Results 1. Britt Kelly 2. Laura Krasa 3. Kim Castner 4. Jacqueline Rizzo 5. Maggie Corner 6. Sarah Prasse Beherns 7. Kristin Maguire 8. Courtni Chuway 9. Jodi Chuway 10. Amber Dach

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2017 Boston Marathon: Top 100 Illinois Finishers ap ril 1 7 | B o s t on , m a Illinois Results 1. Michael P Ellenberger 2. Lindsey, Flanagan 3. Jeff Wysong 4. Matthew Thor 5. Cameron Rieger 6. Geidon Yitref 7. Daniel Dolney 8. John Butcher 9. Simo Leone 10. Matthew M Beamer 11. Andrew Kaehr 12. Alvaro Montoya 13. Robert Wiegand 14. Jeff Koranda 15. Ryan Gordyan 16. Alex Leon 17. Ernesto Ramirez 18. Eric Cale 19. Harley T Johnson 20. Dan Leonard 21. Joseph Dadabo 22. Tim Yuska 23. Thomas Root 24. Matt Curley 25. Derrik W. Sweeney 26. Blazej Szymoniak 27. Steven Sprieser 28. Jun Tian 29. Matthew Hunsucker 30. Michael Morrow 31. Nick Fagan 32. Mike Moreau 33. Heather Crowe 34. Steve Hlavin 35. Doug Mckenney 36. Carrie O. Mack 37. Andrea Kruszka 38. Adam Leach 39. Ryan M. Hopper 40. Scott Majewski 41. Andrew Cho 42. Caleb Kadera 43. Manon Blackman 44. Kenneth R. Sprague 45. Fran Blake 46. Daniel Sotiroff 47. Alexander T. Gonzalez 48. Jon M. Hiatt 49. Aaron N. Williams 50. Daniel Herrera 51. Kevin Moore 52. Bradley Reach 53. Christopher Willis 54. Benjamin Price Name

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The Chicago Fleet Feet and Adidas Boston Bound training team sent 100 runners to the 2017 Boston Marathon.

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05/13/17 Devil Dash 5k Peotone IL devildash.peotoneschools.org

05/13/17 Journeys Marathon Eagle River WI www.journeysmarathon.org

05/13/17 Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone Nashville IN 05/13/17 Groovin in the Grove 5K Race & Fun Walk - w/ Little Groovers 1K,1/2K and 100 Yd Downers Grove IL 05/13/17 Every Kid Needs a Superhero Kenosha WI everykidneedsasuperhero.com

05/13/17 Push for the Path PeppeRUNi 5K Run Yorkville IL yorkville.il.us

05/13/17 Chicago Undy Run/Walk Chicago IL

05/14/17 Marion Mother’s Day 5K Run/ Walk

05/13/17 Sprint With Spike 5K, 1 Mile & 100 yd dash Lombard IL

05/14/17 Des Moines Mother’s Day 5K & 10K Run/ Walk Des Moines IA

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05/13/17 Prisip Color Run Park Ridge IL www.CarpeDiemRaces.com

05/13/17 ‘Go Run Humboldt Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/13/17 ‘Go Run Warren Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/13/17 ‘Go Run Washington Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/13/17 Foodie 5K Libertyville IL

05/14/17 Mother’s Day 5K Barrington IL

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05/13/17 Madison Music Mile & 5K Middleton WI

05/14/17 Sock Hop Hustle 5K Olympia Fields IL

madisonmusicmile.com

www.sockhophustle.org

05/13/17 Lemont Quarryman Challenge 10 Mile & 5K Run Lemont IL

05/14/17 Milwaukee Mother’s Day 5k & 10k Milwaukee WI milwaukeemothersday5k.com

desmoinesmothersday5k.com

05/14/17 Madison Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk Madison WI www.madisonmothersday5k.com

05/14/17 No Child Wet Behind 5K Chicago IL nochildwetbehind.com

05/14/17 Embrace the Race for Breast and Ovarian Cancer 5k Highland Park IL www.CarpeDiemraces.com

05/18/17 The Universal Sole Four Mile Classic Chicago IL www.universalsole.com

05/20/17 Surviving the Color Terre Haute IN www.itsyourrace.com

05/20/17 Got2Run For Education, 2.62 Micro-Marathon Run/Walk & 8K Arlington Heights IL www.Got2Run.org

Chicagoland Spring Marathon and Half Marathon MAY 21, 2017 | SCHAUMBURG, IL All Community Events will host its annual Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon in May in Schaumburg right off the junction of I90 and I355. The popular suburban race is a Boston Qualifier, but also a fun late-spring marathon event to prepare for summer races!

05/20/17 Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Physical Therapy Center 5K Run/walk Sycamore IL www.kishhealth.org

05/20/17 Marion Arts Festival Half Marathon & 5K Marion IA pigmantri.com/races/marion-arts

05/20/17 Greater Midland Dow RunWalk Midland MI

www.quarrymanchallenge.com

www.greatermidland.org/races

05/13/17 U-46 Deaf/Hard of Hearing 5k Bartlett IL

05/20/17 HER 5k Chicago IL

05/20/17 Hops for Hope 5K St Charles IL projectmobility.wixsite.com

05/20/17 ‘Go Run Humboldt Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/20/17 ‘Go Run Warren Park - Free Chicago IL

05/21/17 Chicagoland Spring Marathon & Half Marathon Schaumburg IL allcommunityevents.com

05/21/17 Oral Cancer Foundation 5K Walk/Run for Awareness Bensenville IL donate.oralcancer.org

05/20/17 ‘Go Run Washington Park - Free Chicago IL

05/21/17 Cupcake Classic 5K & Kids One-Mile Run (formerly Run for Hope 5K) Downers Grove IL

www.gorunchicago.org

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05/21/17 Rosary High School 17th Annual Road Scholars 5K Aurora IL www.rosaryhs.com/5Krun

05/27/17 Western Springs Tower Trot Western Springs IL www.wsprings.com

05/27/17 6th Annual Run For The Brave Supporting Servicemen and Women Plainfield IL welcomeyouhome.org

05/27/17 ‘Go Run Humboldt Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/27/17 ‘Go Run Warren Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/27/17 ‘Go Run Washington Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

05/27/17 Solider Field 10 Mile Run Chicago IL 05/28/17 SALUTE INC. 5K/10K Run, 5K Walk & Tactical Challenge Arlington Heights IL www.saluteinc.org

05/28/17 Race to the Flag Westmont IL www.racetotheflag.org

05/29/17 The Essence of Freedom Run 5k/10k Deerfield IL 05/29/17 Honor The Brave 5k Fishers IN

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06/01/17 Monumental Mile Indianapolis IN 06/01/17 Strides for Peace Run/ Walk 2017 Chicago IL

06/03/17 Comeback Trail 5K Chicago IL www.comebackstrong.org

06/03/17 Summer Stride 5K Run & Walk Mokena IL

www.stridesforpeace.org/race

mokenapark.com

06/02/17 Light Your Way to Better Health 5k Terre Haute IN

06/03/17 Run the Ridge 5K Burr Ridge IL

06/03/17 5th Annual Spirit Sprint 5K Worthington IN

06/03/17 Race To Market 5K Batavia IL

06/03/17 Summer Night Trail Half & Quarter Marathon Indianapolis IN

runtheridge5k.com

downtownbatavia.com

06/03/17 ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/ Walk - Chicago Joliet IL

131events.com

www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org

06/03/17 Mazon United Methodist 5K Mazon IL

06/03/17 STEM Step 5K Race Chicago IL www.stemstep5k.com

06/03/17 Making Strides for Education 5K Run/Walk Kenosha WI 06/03/17 MFS Summer Dash 5K Chicago IL www.metrofamily.org

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ABC7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk JUNE 15, 2017 | CHICAGO, IL For the last 23 years, this event has proven itself as a landmark event in the Chicagoland area and is a major fundraiser for the Leukemia Research Foundation. On the third Thursday evening in june, more than 2,000 people gather along Chicago’s downtown lakefront to run.

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06/03/17 ‘Go Run Humboldt Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

06/03/17 ‘Go Run Warren Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

06/03/17 ‘Go Run Washington Park - Free Chicago IL www.gorunchicago.org

06/04/17 Run with the Nuns 5K Lemont IL www.runwiththenuns.org

06/04/17 23nd Annual Run for the Roses Roselle IL www.run4roses5k.com

06/04/17 The Color Run® Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s® in Chicago Chicago IL thecolorrun.com/locations/chicago

06/09/17 Reebok Ragnar Chicago Madison To Chicago WI

06/10/17 St Norbert Block Party 5K Run Northbrook IL stnorbertblockparty.org

06/10/17 NAWB 5k St. Charles IL www.notallwoundsbleed.com

06/10/17 5K Tractor Trot Malta IL www.tractortrot.com

06/10/17 Run for the STARS 5k Wheaton IL www.runforthestars.com

06/11/17 SHE Power Half Marathon & 5K- Indianapolis Indianapolis IN 131events.com

06/11/17 River Grove FOP 5K River Grove IL

www.runragnar.com

www.runrace.net

06/09/17 Full Moon 5K Birdseye IN

06/15/17 ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run and 3K Walk Chicago IL

fullmoon5k.itsyourrace.com

06/10/17 Coureurs De Bois Trail Run and Relay Kenosha WI 06/10/17 Summerfest Rock n Sole Milwaukee WI rocknsolerun.com

06/10/17 Waffle 5K Shuffle - 5K Amita Health Breakfast Series Wood Dale IL www.wooddaleparkdistrict.org

www.gibbons5k.com

06/17/17 Beat the Grandma 5K Grand Rapids MI www.beatthegrandma.mysite.com

06/17/17 Half Moon Half Summer Race Terre Haute IN 06/17/17 Chicago Tiki Run Chicago IL www.chicagotikirun.org

06/17/17 Lighthouse Run - 39th Annual Racine Family YMCA Racine WI

06/18/17 Father’s Day 10K/5K Cary IL ttcca.org/fathers-day-10k5k.html

06/24/17 16th Annual Raider Challenge Quincy IL www.signmeup.com/117848

06/17/17 The PR Mile Darien IL

06/18/17 WaucondaFest 5K/10K Challenge Wauconda IL

www.theprmile.com

www.waucondaparks.com

raceroster.com

06/17/17 The Chase Des Plaines IL

06/22/17 Trinity Triumph 5K Run/Walk New Lenox IL

06/25/17 McHenry County Patriot Run Crystal Lake IL

www.trinitytriumph.com

www.mchenrycountypatriotrun.org

06/24/17 9th Annual Joshua Kurby Charge for CHARGE 5K Warrenville IL

06/25/17 Hyatt’s Gambol Through The Grove 5K Libertyville IL

www.lighthouserun.com

www.dpparks.org

06/17/17 Superhero 5K Palatine IL journeystheroadhome.myevent.com

06/17/17 It Takes A Village 5K Maywood IL www.egithrive.org

06/17/17 Necktie 5K Walk & Run Beverly Shores IN www.necktierun.com

06/17/17 Ben’s Memorial Mile Downers Grove IL bensmemorialmile.com

06/17/17 Cove School One Step at a Time 5k Glenview IL www.CarpeDiemRaces.com

06/18/17 Tunnel To Towers Lake Zurich 5K Lake Zurich IL 06/18/17 Father’s Day 5K - Kickin’ Grass Park Ridge IL

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06/24/17 Two Hearted Trail Run Paradise MI 06/24/17 Forest Park FireFighters’ 5K Forest Park IL www.local2753.com

06/24/17 Proud to Run Chicago IL www.proudtorun.org

06/24/17 Clothing Optional 5K Union City MI turtle-lake.net

06/24/17 Fun & Fit Family Day (5K Fun Run/ 2 Mile Walk) Libertyville IL www.lambsfarm.org

06/24/17 Swedish Days Lopp 5k Geneva IL

www.hyattsangels.com

06/25/17 Her Madison Half Marathon & 5K Madison WI

Twin Lakes Triathlon JuNE 25, 2017 | PALATINE, IL This will mark Salt Creek’s 28th Twin Lakes Triathlon. This local race has been a community staple for years and we look forward to another great year full of eager participants and generous sponsors.

05/20/17 Pokagon Olympic & Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon & 5K Trail Run Angola IN www.pokagontriathlon.com

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SWIMMING 06/04/17 A Long Swim Lake Zurich Lake Zurich IL www.ALongSwim.com

TRIATHLON 05/13/17 Thunder In The Valley Triathlon - Olympic Distance Terre Haute IN

05/20/17 White Deer Triathlon Boulder Junction WI 05/28/17 MMTT Youth Triathlon Geneva IL www.mmtt3.org

06/04/17 Pleasant Prairie Cup Youth and Junior Triathlon Pleasant Prairie WI recplexonline.com

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05/13/17 Thunder In The Valley Triathlon - Sprint Distance Terre Haute IN cross-roads-events.com/thtri

06/04/17 Pigman Sprint Triathlon Palo IA

06/04/17 Leon’s World’s Fastest Triathlon Hammond IN new.leonstriathlon.com

06/10/17 The Prairie Triathlon at NorthPointe Roscoe IL

www.triharderpromotions.com

06/18/17 Lake in the Hills Triathlon Lake In The Hills IL

www.northpointewellness.org

www.raceentry.com

06/11/17 IRONMAN 70.3 Wisconsin Madison WI www.ironman.com

06/24/17 24th Annual Optimist Sprint Triathlon Winona Lake IN

06/11/17 Grand Rapids Triathlon Ada MI

06/25/17 Twin Lakes Triathlon Palatine IL

www.grandrapidstri.com

www.saltcreekpd.com

06/11/17 ET Batavia Triathlon Batavia IL

06/25/17 Big Foot Tri Lake Geneva WI www.bigfoottriathlon.com

www.bataviatriathlon.org

06/04/17 Fox Lake Triathlon Fox Lake IL

06/17/17 Rail Splitter Olympic Triathlon Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL

foxlaketriathlon.itsyourrace.com

www.triharderpromotions.com

pigmantri.com/races/pigman-sprint

06/17/17 Stovepipe Sprint Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL

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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 / GuaSha 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 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 | Post-Concussive Therapy Served as Sports Chiropractors for several professional teams our Certified Sports physician (CCSp) is also Certified power-taping practioners (Cptp) MENTION THIS AD FOR A $50 INITIAL ExAM, CONSULTATION, x-RAY IF NEEDED & FIRST TREATMENT.

www.SportsinjuryCenters.com

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 Corey March ace 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.

Originally from Ohio, Corey attended The Ohio State University. During his time there, he was a member of the varsity soccer team where he was a goal keeper. After graduating from Capital University, a private school just outside of Columbus Ohio, with his Bachelors of Arts in Exercise Science, he moved to the Chicago area. Corey now lives in Vernon Hills with his wife and daughter.

Corey has previously worked in a Physical Therapy setting for almost eight years and currently holds certifications as an ACE certified personal trainer, Parisi Speed School Sports Performance Coach, NASM youth exercise specialist, & NESTA sports nutritional coach. Corey thoroughly enjoys weight lifting and resistance training, but loves to help people become stronger and healthier with a holistic approach. In his time off of work, he enjoys being as active as possible while spending time with his family.

Together Mike and Corey 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

first time clients are entitled to a complimentary 25-minute treatment using code ChiMag. 50

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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, Old Town 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 total body care, 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.

215 S. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 102A, Barrington, IL 60010 847-842-8070 | info@vannesschiro.com | vannesschiro.com Free Running Assessment Dr. Van Ness, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, and his team have been helping Barrington area runners stay active for more than 18 years with chiropractic care, corrective exercise, sports massage, assisted stretching, digital gait analysis and custom sport orthotics. Dr. Van Ness employs a certified running specialist who offers flexibility assessments and movement screens as part of the integrative services at Van Ness Chiropractic.

Do You Keep Running Into The Same Problems?

• Plantar Fasciitis, Patellar Tendonitis • Shin Splints, IT-Band Syndrome • Piriformis Syndrome, Hip Tightness • Low Back pain, Neck/Shoulder Pain • Chronic Hamstring Tightness These problems all have the same underlying cause- a foot-kneehip imbalance.

Take a readiness to run assessment!

The Step-Down Assessment determines if the problem is at the feet, knees or hips and predicts the likelihood that a running injury or symptom will occur. When performing this assessment, concentrate on one area at a time (foot, knee, hip). Go to: www.vannesschiro.com for how to do an assessment at home.

Injury Free Running Foot-knee-hip weakness or misalignment is responsible for many conditions that can be chronic and difficult to manage clinically without a full understanding of the factors involved. This explains why just treating plantar fasciitis or IT- band syndrome doesn’t fully address the causative factors.

For first time guests, book your 1-hour (50 minute hands on) massage or Murad Facial today at the member rate of $60 or book a 1 ½-hour massage session or Murad Facial (80 minutes hands on) at the $90 member rate.

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: • $70 monthly dues includes a 1-hour customized massage each month • All additional services at the discounted member rates (1-hour massage or Facial for $50 or 90-minute massage or facial for $75) • 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.

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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.

To assist athletes recover from injuries at a quicker pace, Minkler has become certified in Kinesiotaping, the treatment of muscular disorders and lymphedema reduction, and the Graston Technique, which treats acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.

“Becoming a successful chiropractor has been my ambition since I was nine years old,” Dr. Minkler shares. “Being a part of a person’s transition from discomfort and impaired movement to pain free mobility is my greatest reward. My profession is challenging and stimulating and it inspires me every day!”

Rachel Shaffer is a licensed and certified massage therapist who has been in practice for more than 9 years. Specializing in assisting professional athletes, Shaffer has become an expert in deep tissue and sports massage. She also excels at prenatal and geriatric therapy.

Enhance your current health... and your future health with care from our certified and licensed doctors and practitioners. Sauganash Wellness Center is conveniently located at 6160 N. Cicero Avenue, just one block east of the Eden’s Expressway (I-94) and one block north of Peterson Avenue on Chicago’s North Side. Many insurance plans accepted. Now accepting new patients.

For more information, visit the center’s web site at www.sauganashwellness.com.

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TRANQUIL WATERS FLOAT

7258 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 844-TWFLOAT | float@twfloat.com | www.twfloat.com AN OASIS OF TRANQUILLITY IN A BUSY AND STRESSFUL WORLD Floating is a regular training tool for many professional and collegiate sports teams. It is being implemented into professional training programs all over the world for its ability to improve both physical and mental performance from amateur to professional athletes alike.Floating is a performance enhancing experience for everyone.

Some notable sports teams that make use of the many benefits of floating include the World Champion Chicago Cubs, Golden State Warriors, New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, and Dallas Cowboys.

Some of the professional athletes who float are Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Harrison Barnes, Marvin Jones, Wayne Rooney, Carl Lewis, Phillips Idowu, and Jon Olson. Some of whom have float tanks in their homes.

WHAT IS FLOATING? The float experience begins in a 5’x8’ Wave float room filled with 10” of tap water. The water is saturated with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) making the solution so buoyant that the body floats weightless in it. With the effects of gravity neutralized, the body is in the most relaxed state possible. Because the solution is maintained at body temperature (93.5 degrees fahrenheit), the floater becomes “one with the water” and no longer has a sense of being in the tub.

Additionally, the float room can be completely free of any light and sound thus allowing for complete repose from the world as you know. In this realm, the body and mind are freed to experience the deepest relaxation in an environment like no other on the planet.

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Dawn Jackson Blatner

foods and thinks health is fun, then hire me. And even though I was not exactly what they were looking for, they liked the idea of me changing their culture. So I immediately got my sports dietician certification, and am now Dawn Jackson Blatner, RDN, CSSD going into my eighth season with the Chicago Cubs.

Q As the boys get ready for a new season, what sort of tips do you give them?

A Because I’ve already established the foundations, I do everything that I have been doing in the past and add new innovations or they give me new responsibility. They have been more and more into it; the first few seasons was about getting the right chef, and then last year it was more about the nutrition following them on the road so they have plans for all games – I like saying that the World Series Champion win was the first year the nutrition followed them, and this year I’ll do it even more.

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• Nutritionist to World Series Champions Chicago Cubs • Author of The Flexitarian Diet and The Superfood Swap • SHAPE Magazine Advisory Board • Huffington Post Nutrition Blogger • Winner of ABC Reality Show, My Diet Is Better Than Yours

Q How did you get involved in nutrition?

A When I was in college, I heard on TV once “look

for a career that’s what you do in your spare time.” I thought this was great advice – how come I had never heard that before? I took a step back and realized I was cooking out of healthy cookbooks, and made food for my drunk roommates and hung out at health food stores, so when I talked to my advisor at school, he said the closest thing is a dietician. I’ve been a registered dietician for over 15 years now.

Q When did the job with the chicago cubs come along?

A I loved my job and was passionate about it, and I believe that when you’re passionate, opportunities find you. I was dappling in everything I loved, and started doing a lot of media related things too, including a weekly nutrition story on local news stations. After hearing my name on TV, the doctor of the Cubs, who also worked at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where I used to work, reached out. Like I said, opportunities find you!

Q did this seem like a dream job for you?

A Well, no, because I was never interested in sports

nutrition, nor was I certified. I was totally honest in the interview about that too, but said if you’re looking for a dietician who is awesome at cooking healthy 54

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Part of my philosophy, is that I do not just depend on nutrition, I also depend on the fun factor; I really, really think that is the missing piece to food. People think in order to be healthy you need chicken, brown rice and broccoli but I can make it a lot more fun with barbeque chicken skewers, sweet potatoes and a sautéed vegetable. Instead of the boring meal, you get the same nutrition in a more fun format.

Q do their plans change as the season picks up more?

A Not really, I just keep trying to incorporate creativity.

If you are having cravings, consistency is going to be your best friend; it doesn’t matter if you have some great meals and other crappy ones, consistency is how you get results.

And how to stay consistent is to enjoy what you’re doing, and the number one tip I look for in the guys is seeing if they are liking the food. If I serve something healthy, but they don’t like it, they’ll go get something else that’s not good for them. Athletes should know consistency is the name of the game; you can still have hamburgers and tacos if you’re doing it in a healthy way.

Another thing we do in the Clubhouse is about foodbased performance. While many focus on three meals for the day, athletes focus on before, during and after foods. Learning about your sport and your body is huge.

For instance, baseball is a long game, so you have to eat foods to sustain focus and energy for a long time. When people are looking for a performance enhancer, they go to supplement stores, but you can use foods – beats open up blood vessels 30 percent, and that’s crazy! But also, many can’t eat beats every day, but you can do beat juice.

Q I know you’re not allowed to talk about any specific player’s plans, but how does the team motivate each other?

A There are a handful of players that really make the nutrition buy-in work; having team members do it themselves and see from their peers that it works is

huge. Without having the group of them really into nutrition, it won’t work – it’s not a nice thing to have, it’s a must. Some people are naturally interested, and it’s contagious.

Q What’s your favorite part about working with the cubs?

A I really like their dedication to nutrition; in fact, we are the only team in Major League Baseball (and maybe even sports in general) that is willing to put big bucks into nutrition. I have an assistant for myself and five other nutritionists, so there’s a whole nutrition team.

They invest in not just the 25 major guys, they invest in the entire organization, getting them groomed in a nutrition culture. I really do believe the Cubs are the cutting edge team because they have the management and the players both into it.

Q You weren’t a sports nutritionist in the beginning, but I’m sure you’ve learned a lot about how athletes differ from your other clients.

What are those differences?

A They’re not as different as people think – just because you’re an athlete doesn’t mean you have to suffer through boring meals. They’re all human and still have cravings and desire to enjoy meals, the only thing that is different is the timing of the meals. No matter what your sport is, you still teach the three solid meals of whole grain protein, lots of produce and healthy snacks. It doesn’t differ from a woman who needs to lose weight to an endurance male athlete – portions are different but the same foods are always there.

Q You’re also a published nutrition author and blogger for the Huffington Post, what are your favorite topics to write about?

A I have a couple of books, one called The Superfood Swap, which is about how to add joy to your life, not just meals. The Cubs are something I’m definitely interested in and give a lot of energy to, but I do a lot of other things when it comes to nutrition and joyful wellness. For me, topics that I always write about is the idea of having more fun when you’re treating your body well – my tag line for everything I do is “Real Food, More Fun, No BS.” It’s all about real food, no gimmicks, and if you have fun you will win.

If you had one piece of nutrition advice to give all athletes, what would it be?

Work your ass off, but enjoy it all along the way. And not just with nutrition; when you see the Cubs play in the World Series season, they were under extreme pressure and it was hard work and time and energy and grind, but they were having so much fun. That’s what makes me a good fit for this team, they are a bunch of fun guys. Under Joe Maddon, it’s all hard work and all about dedication, but the cherry on the top is the fun.

It’s cool to watch and cool to be around them.

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