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Don’t Get Down With the Temperatures It’s that time of year again: temperatures decrease, layers of clothes increase, and people are often less motivated to stay active. Chicago winters are not a breeze, and there’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay inside and cuddle by the fireplace with your cat Fluffy, hugging a mug of hot cocoa. But, don’t let all the work you put in this season slip away; lucky for you, you have us to make sure the weather doesn’t keep you from getting exercise. This issue is full of tips and tricks to keep you inspired all winter long. The hot topic this year has been the continuous decrease of race participation, and many attribute that to the increasing popularity of studio fitness. So, we are turning a negative into a positive, and encouraging the exploration of studio fitness classes. In fact, I did just that; I tried six new group fitness classes, and gained something new from each of them. Read about my experience on page 24. Might as well keep up with the trends and try some out for yourself (hint: lots of studios offer free classes or discounts for newcomers.) For runners and cyclists, winter can be a difficult time to maintain a consistent schedule. If you’re like me, any sliver of ice on the ground is basically a death sentence, and sometimes it’s not worth the risk. But other times, the treadmill sounds just plain dreadful. We asked two ladies, a former and current Chicago Area Runner’s Association director, to weigh the pros and cons of treadmill training. See what they have to say on page 32. Thank goodness for the holidays to keep spirits high in low temperatures. We understand the holidays can be an overwhelming time, so we want to ease some of your stress right now. That’s right, along with all the other good stuff we have for you in this issue, our annual Chicago Athlete Gift Guide can be found on pages 28 - 31. From athletic clothes to equipment, and safety tools to stocking stuffers, anything your athletic friend or family member could possibly want is on the list. Treat yourself, too, because you deserve it (I know I will be.) Also included in this issue are ways to keep your kids active through the winter months (page 20), the full cyclocross schedule (page 16), and coverage from the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (page 38)! Just because the endurance season is slowing down, doesn’t mean we are. And neither should you.

Stay warm and safe this season!

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Wheelchair athletes Rafael Botello Jimenez, Kurt Fearnley and Kota Hokinoue cross Columbus Bridge, heading towards mile one of the 39th Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9. Fifty-seven athletes participated in the wheelchair race, and Marcel Hug and Tatyana McFadden were the first male and female finishers, respectively. Photo by: ali engin

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Recipes

befoRe the staRt Line menu option What you put inside your body is just as important as what you make your body do during training. When autumn comes, so does pumpkin flavored … well … everything! These pumpkin pancakes are not only a delicious seasonal treat, but have the ingredients to keep you full during a long run or race.

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Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K RegisteR foR the 2017 Race today!

egistration for the 2017 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is now open. The classic road race is an annual tradition for runners looking to continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago with a green-infused fun run through the heart of downtown. And for the first time this year’s event will feature a two-mile walk. The 2017 event will be held on Sunday, April 2, and will welcome thousands of runners on a one-of-a-kind 8K (4.97 mile) course that weaves its way through Chicago’s Loop, starting and finishing in Grant Park. “The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K is an event that is a true reflection of the Chicago running community,” Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski says in a press release. “Each year, we see the excitement of individuals as they line up at the start line, ready to take on their first road race, tackle a new PR or find a healthy way to continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with their family and friends. The celebration will be here before we know it – it’s never too early to think green!” An untimed two-mile walk marks a new addition to the 2017 event. Walkers will enjoy a scenic course along Chicago’s lakefront, starting and finishing in the same location as the 8K run. The walk will be $35, and registration will close once the event has reached its 1,500-person capacity. Individuals interested in participating in the walk can register at shamrockshuffle.com. In its 38th year, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K continues to be a popular event for local fitness enthusiasts. What started as a small, local race is now a spring tradition and one of Chicago’s iconic running celebrations. Its popularity and size is a tribute to the passion and spirit of the Chicago running community, with more than 90 percent of Shamrock Shuffle participants hailing from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K welcomes participants of all ability levels, from runners who are beginning their annual running and fitness regimen to seasoned veterans targeting the 40th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in the fall. The Shamrock Shuffle also hosts the popular Deloitte Team Competition at both the elite and non-elite levels. The end result is a fun-filled race experience that celebrates running and fitness in Chicago. 8

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Making a healthy and delicious meal first thing in the morning can be difficult – but with this two-step pancake recipe, you’re sure to feel energized and full in no time, while also jumpstarting your metabolism for the day! This recipe is almost-gluten free and almost-vegan. Both would be very easy to achieve with simple substitutions.

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IngredIents: 1/4 cup brown rice flour 1 tbsp. oat flour 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 ttsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. sugar pinch of salt 1/4 cup liquid egg whites 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tbsp. pumpkin 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract dIrectIons: 1. First combine dry ingredients in a small bowl; mix. Then stir in wet ingredients. 2. Pour half of batter onto non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Cook until bubbly and set; then flip to other side until golden brown. Make other hot cake the same way. 3. Top off with bananas, peanut butter and/or maple syrup for some extra flavor! 4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Registration for the 39th Annual Turkey Day Run Chicago is Now Open!

Registration for the 39th Annual Turkey Day Run Chicago is Now Open !

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WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE TO THE TABLE Bring the whole family to Chicago’s Lincoln Park for this Thanksgiving Day tradition. This year’s event offers more than ever, including: - Both 5K and 8K course options - at one low price - Gender specific, long sleeve t-shirt - Turkey Tailgate Zone, featuring: Turkey Bowling, Football Throw, Cornhole Toss, Costume Contest and more! - Plymouth Rock Ramble Kids’ Race (ages 2-12)

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Your participation in the Turkey Day Run supports this incredible organization. Canned goods will be collected at Packet Pick Up and at the race venue.

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. Go to visitkenosha.com/sports to learn more.

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ILLINOIS THANKSGIVING RACES In 2015, ACTIVE.com reported to have 4,300 Turkey Trots in the United States. Illinois is not in a Turkey Trot shortage, so pick the one closest to your house or with the best swag bag, and get running!

• Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile Oswego | Nov. 13 • 23rd Annual Orland Hills Turkey Trot Race Orland Hills | Nov. 19 • Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run Belleville | Nov. 24 • 1st Annual St. Teresa Turkey Trot Chicago | Nov. 24 • Life Time Turkey Day 5K/8K Chicago | Nov. 24

The History of Turkey Trots

very November, thousands of turkey trots are held across the United States either on Th anksgiving or the weekend after; runners gather, dress up like turkeys and pilgrims, and run a race that’s usually a 5K or 10K. While many might register as a way to prepare their bodies for the copious amount of calories they are going to consume later that day, what they don’t know is that the Th anksgiving tradition is not just rich in mashed potatoes and gravy – there’s actually a lot of history behind it. In 1896, Buffalo, N.Y. hosted the first-ever YMCA Turkey Trot, which is also known as the first official road race in the United States, even older than the Boston Marathon, according to www.arrs.net/LongRunR.htm. Only six runners participated, and they ran five miles down dirt roads. In the early 1900’s the course was moved to pavement, but women did not compete until 1972. In 2015, 12,834 people competed, and the race has become a national historical event, attracting people from all over the world. Louisiana was next to adopt the idea in 1907, creating the New Orleans AC Turkey Day Five Mile in City Park. The 109th annual race will take place this year, and continues to be hosted by the New Orleans Athletic Club.

The oldest Midwest race is also a Turkey Trot; Cincinnati, Ohio started the Thanksgiving Day 10K in 1908 with only 21 runners, and now has about 13,000 each year. That same year, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. started a Turkey Trot as well, but ended in 2007 right before its 100-year mark. Chicago is no exception in the trend: the Mount Prospect Jaycees Turkey Trot, which began in 1963, is the oldest continually running event in the Chicagoland area, according to its website. The Dan Gibbon’s Turkey Trot 5K began in 1984 in Elmhurst as a mission to stop hunger, and has raised over $3.5 million to date. Over a century later, the Turkey Trot phenomenon has not faded; in fact, it continues to grow, with more participants and races every year, growing more than 400 percent over time, according to ACTIVE.com. Running USA reports that 870,000 people ran in a Turkey Trot in 2013. Currently, San Francisco, Calif. has the largest Thanksgiving Day race, the Feed the Hungry 5K/10K, which had 22,546 participants in 2012. The reason it remains so popular? The Daily Herald attributes it to the races’ catchy name and being on a holiday morning when most have off work. Plus, people have to make room for turkey (which isn’t realistic, the same article reports … shhh.)

• Riis Park Striders Thanksgiving Races Chicago | Nov. 24 • North Shore Turkey Trot 5K and 10K Highland Park | Nov. 24 • Bonfield Express 5K Run/Walk Downers Grove | Nov. 24 • Rotary Run 3.14 Pie LaGrange | Nov. 24 • Dan Gibbon’s Turkey Trot 5K Elmhurst | Nov. 24 • Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K Lake in the Hills | Nov. 24 • Long Grove Turkey Trot Long Grove | Nov. 24 • Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot Naperville | Nov. 24 • Evanston Subaru Flying Turkey 5K Evanston | Nov. 24 • Winnetka Turkey Trot Winnetka | Nov. 24 • Grant Park Turkey Trot Chicago | Nov. 26 • Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K Nov. 26 • Mount Prospect Turkey Trot Nov. 24 | Mount Prospect • Palatine Turkey Trot Nov. 24 | Palatine • Edison Park Turkey Trot Nov. 24 | Chicago

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Note this is not a complete list; there may be other local Thanksgiving races that we left out.

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World’s First smart CyCling Helmet Coros Wearables, Inc., announced the launch of LINX, the first smart cycling helmet that uses bone conduction technology in lieu of ear buds to let riders safely listen to their music, receive calls, communicate with other bikers and more with full awareness of cars and their immediate surroundings. The LINX smart helmet is available for pre-order on Kickstarter.

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hen Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel was running back in 2010, he said one of his main goals was to make the city the most bike-friendly in the United States. Goal achieved. On Sept. 19, Chicago was recognized as the best bike city in the United States by Bicycling magazine, bumping New York City from its steady spot at number one. The Windy City spun away with the title because of its recent emphasis on separating cyclists from motorists, Bicycling Magazine Editor in Chief Bill Strickland tells the Chicago Tribune. 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. The protected lanes are marked by either white stripes or are completely green to separate riders from the driving lane. Off-street bike trails cover 47 miles throughout the city. “Chicago’s commitment to safe and low-stress cycling is permanent,” the Bicycling magazine article states. When the 100 miles of protected bikes lanes Emanuel promised are completed next spring, Chicago will become the first major U.S. city with a downtown network of protected bike lanes, in conjunction with its Loop Link transit project, the article adds. In fact, New York can take some lessons from Chicago; Strickland says NYC needs to add more protected bike lanes and do a better job enforcing rules for both cyclists and motorists. “Awareness of infrastructure, through separated bike lanes, is the next thing that needs to happen to really 12

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change cycling and what it means to live in an urban area,” Strickland says. The accessibility of Divvy was another factor in Chicago riding in at number one, as the bike-sharing program has recently expanded to smaller areas of the city. Chicago also recently implemented the Divvy for Everyone program, which is a membership opportunity for low-income residents. The Chicago Department of Transportation says that Divvy rides are up 16 percent this year, with more than 34,000 Divvy members. Overall, the number of bike commuters has increased 157 percent in the last decade, Bicycling magazine states. Since 2010, Chicago has been steadily riding up in the biennial bike-friendly rankings; in 2010, Chicago ranked 10th, and the city earned fifth in 2012, and second in 2014. “San Francisco was ranked second-best bike city, followed by Portland, Ore.; New York City; and Seattle. Minneapolis; Austin, Texas; Cambridge, Mass.; Washington, D.C.; and Boulder, Colo., rounded out the top 10.” says the Tribune article. Bicycling magazine compiles this report every two years; according to the article, researchers sift through Census and department of transportation data of more than 100 cities, and consult with experts from different organizations to identify the 50 most bike-friendly towns. Among the statistics, researchers look at miles of bike lanes, percentage of female cycling commuters and number of cyclist-friendly bars. “The goal is not only to help you plan your next relocation but also to inspire riders and municipalities to advocate for change,” the article says.

“LINX is a smart cycling helmet for people who want to enjoy key features of their phone while cycling, all without the hassles of ear buds, wires, and distractions,” said Coros president and cofounder Chuck Frizelle in a Sept. 7 press release. “Our unique approach to precision audio is akin to today’s must-haves in your car; seamless, wireless access to your personal music and calls without distraction so you can focus on the road.”

The LINX smart cycling helmet uses bone conduction technology placed on the helmet straps, which rests on the rider’s cheekbones and allows the rider to hear without safety issues caused by using ear buds. Bone conduction sends small vibrations directly to the inner ear and bypasses the ear canal and eardrum, leaving the ear completely open and aware of external noises such as cars or conversations with fellow riders. The LINX helmet also has a wind-resistant microphone near the forehead for two-way communications and offers emergency notifications for high impact crashes. In addition, LINX ships with a wireless smart remote so the rider can keep their eyes on the road and hands on the bars while controlling their media and calls with the tap of a button. Music, data alerts, phone calls, GPS navigation and more connect to the LINX helmet from the rider’s smart phone to the Coros app via Bluetooth 4.0. Coros tested the pre-release LINX smart helmet during the Seattle to Portland (STP) ride, one of the largest U.S. bike events with 10,000 cyclists. Throughout the 200-mile journey, riders listened to music to stay inspired and gave periodic ride updates via calls. “It was amazing to be able to listen to music with my ears completely open to automobiles, other bikers, and conversations with teammates,” said Mike Gill-More, a one-day STP Coros rider. “I was impressed to hear how well bone conduction audio works and how comfortable it was resting on my cheek for 200 miles.”

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RegisteR today! o we have any StairMaster fans out there? You know, the stationary machine at many gyms that is like a treadmill but with steps? Well, that machine could be used as training for a competitive sport called tower running.

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has already begun accepting runner applications for the 2017 event at chicagomarathon.com. The 40th Anniversary of the race will take place on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017.

It is as it sounds: tower runners run up towers. Typically, the highly competitive races take place on skyscraper staircases, but any man-made structure is an open course for tower runners.

“The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has a rich history that captures the spirit of a city that works and a city that runs,” said Executive Race Director Carey Pinkowski.

The sport of tower running was born in Europe and spread to the United States quickly, with its first big race in 1978, where participants ran up the Empire State Building, ESPN reports. That same race continues today, with nearly 600 runners climbing the 1,576 steps each year. The European Tower Running World Association (TWA) governs the annual Tower running World Cup that hosts nearly 200 races in 33 countries each year, and over 150 of them are in the United States. In 2012, more than 10,000 runners climbed towers competitively. “There are a variety of races within tower running,” an article by ESPN says. “There are the long vertical climbs such as the annual Sky Rise Chicago, a race up the Willis Tower (103 flights) that draws more than 2,000 runners, and the Hustle Up the Hancock (94 floors), also in Chicago.” There are also sprint races; one popular example is the 417-step race up the Revolutionary War monument in Bennington, Vt., which an elite can complete in less than two minutes. Other races offer variations: the tower can be climbed in a sprint fashion, first one to the top, or with a time limit to see how many flights one can climb.

T wo Tow e r r un n i n g c o Mpe T iT io nS wil l Be h e l d in chicAgo in noveMBer. sky Rise ChiCago on nov. 6 And Climb foR life ChiCago at lasalle on nov. 13. TowerRunning USA, an organization that provides a calendar, ranking and recaps for tower runners, says that there are two main goals within the sport: to promote stairclimbing as a healthy form of exercise, and to promote stairclimbing as a competitive amateur sport. Two Tower Running competitions will be held in Chicago in November. The first, Sky Rise Chicago, will be held on Nov. 6 at the Willis Tower where participants will run 2,115 steps up the 103 floors. Climb for Life Chicago at LaSalle will be held on Nov. 13, which has 58 floors for runners to climb.

2016 U.S. Tower Running Calendar Sky Rise Chicago at the Willis Tower | Nov. 6 | Chicago, IL

“We look forward to honoring that history, and to commemorating an event that has had the power to change lives and unite us across borders, languages and cultures. We are a global community and a resilient community. The 40th anniversary will be a celebration of our heritage and the event’s impact on runners in Chicago and beyond.” Registration will be conducted through a system of guaranteed entry options as well as through a nonguaranteed entry drawing. Individuals unable to meet the criteria for a guaranteed entry may apply through the non-guaranteed entry drawing that will open on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Runners will have until Tuesday, Nov. 29 to apply for either a guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $195 for United States residents and $220 for those residing outside of the United States. Guaranteed entry Five options are available for guaranteed entry into the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon: • Time qualifiers who have run a sub-3:15:00 certified marathon (men) or a sub-3:45:00 certified marathon (women) since Jan. 1, 2015. • Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times within the last 10 years. • Runners who deferred their 2016 entry to the 2017 race. • Charity runners who are fundraising for an official charity as part of the Chicago Marathon Charity Program. • International runners (non-U.S.) participating in the International Tour Group Program.

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non-Guaranteed entry Runners who do not qualify for a guaranteed entry can apply for the non-guaranteed entry drawing. The event will randomly select names from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify runners of their selection status on Tuesday, Dec. 13.

For more information on the sport and schedule, visit www.towerrunning.com

All registration details are listed at chicagomarathon.com.

CF Climb Milwaukee at the US Bank Center | Nov. 10 | Milwaukee, WI Climb for Life Chicago at LaSalle | Nov. 13 | Chicago, IL Annual Seattle Stairclimb at The Tower at 1201 | Dec. 1 | Seattle, WA

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THERESA PETERSON

Growing up in the Southside of Chicago, Theresa Peterson has been a runner since before high school. She ran with Jack Bolton, former Mother McCauley High School track and cross-country coach, and come high school, she ran cross-country and track, along with playing basketball. However, Peterson hung up her running shoes after being recruited by Columbia University in New York for basketball. She continued running local races, and did Chicago and Boston once, but her love was not truly rekindled until a decade later, when she met Jenny Spangler, a U.S. Olympian, and joined Spangler’s running programs. Now, she has a 5K PR of 19:42, a 10K PR of 41:37, and a PR in the half marathon of 1:33:16 from the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon, where she was the Master’s Champion. In 2015, Peterson placed second female in the Rock the Night 5K and Fort2Base. And although there were some course complications at the 2016 Fort2Base, Peterson was named first female. “What this [story] tells me and I hope it tells others is that it is never too late to compete and achieve your best.”

JEREMY RIELLEY

The two-time Transamerica Chicago International Triathlon champion Jeremy Rielley from Evanston started his running career just six years ago. He started with a bang by taking on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and in 2011, he switched to triathlons. That same year, Rielley qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, which motivated him to keep pushing himself. “I love the challenge of three individual sports because it is up to me whether I wake up to workout, or push myself during that last interval.” Now, his favorite races are the 70.3 Steelhead, the Chicago Marathon and the Chicago Triathlon, which he won in 2015 and 2016, with times of 2:00:57 and 2:00:39, respectively. Rielley has an impressive list of PRs, too: his Olympic Triathlon PR is 1:57:30, a 70.3 PR of 4:11:14 and a marathon PR of 2:44:46. Not only does Rielley demonstrate his love of endurance during competitions, but he is also a physical education teacher at Dawes and Orrington elementary schools, where he aims to teach his students “if you can think it, you can achieve it.”

Commemorative Shirt (male & female cut) Commemorative Glass Mug (made in Toledo) Commemorative Results Booklet Unique Finisher Medal (for each event) Locally Made Awards (overall, age group & masters) Health & Fitness Expo Entry Elite Runner Cash Awards (over $21,000 total) Post-Race Party (hot food, massage, entertainment...)

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PreParing fOr Late SeaSOn Weather By Bryan McVey

he cyclocross season is in full swing, which means the mercury is plunging while the racing is heating up. Unfortunately, the heated competition alone won’t keep you warm, so it’s best to know some tricks of the trade for warming up and staying warm during these cold late season racing months. With the state, regional and national races running from late November through December into January, the environment can be varied depending on weather patterns and geographic locations. The national race in January has been held in various venues from Iowa to Texas, with this year’s race being held in Connecticut, so being prepared when race day is cold is just as important as the training regime leading up to it. Here are a few pointers, which will help limit cold weather variables, which can heavily impact your performance: Warm up routine It’s very hard to get a proper warm up outside in cold weather, especially when it’s less than 40 degrees, so utilizing a stationary trainer is your best bet. Try to set it up in an enclosed area if possible. It will be much faster to get the muscles going on a trainer, than out in the elements, especially if the weather’s not cooperating with rain, sleet, snow or wind. However, some will say this is perfect weather for cyclocross. After the trainer is set up, start by previewing the course by riding a few laps, noting any tricky sections to think about how to attack them come race time. Then, jump on the trainer for a minimum of 20 minutes with some bursts of speed to wake up your legs and system. Make sure you finish your 16

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warm up with enough time to change kits and head to the staging area just prior to your race. Clothing selection When choosing your outfit, it is best to focus on both core and extremity warmth. Keeping your torso warm will help to get warm blood out to your fingers and toes, and an extra layer here is even better than an extra layer on your hands or feet. For your warm up, bring two kits: one for warming up and then one to change into after before you hit the start line. This will ensure you won’t line up and wait for the start of the race in wet clothes, negating all the good preparation you just performed. Leave on an easily removable jacket with a spare set of gloves while waiting on the line. You can take these off and hand them to a teammate before the gun goes off to further help limit your muscles from cooling down. Shoe covers designed to not interfere with the cleats on the bottom of your shoes are also a great investment. These can be modified from an existing pair or purchased specifically for cyclocross. Other tricks Even if you are wearing tights or leggings, use cold weather (warming) embrocation to rub onto your legs just before you start your warm up on the trainer. This promotes blood flow in your legs and allows water to bead off of them in wet conditions. Traction is very important, especially when the ground is frozen. To help with traction in cold weather, spray the bottoms of your shoes with standard kitchen pam spray. This combats snow/ice and dirt from clinging and freezing to bottoms of your shoes during the dismount running sections.

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november - January (go to www.chicrosscup.com for details) Chicago Cyclocross Cup races 11/06/16 Psi-clocross For Life 11/12/16 Hilton Indian Lakes Resort – Day 1 11/13/16 Hilton Indian Lakes Resort – Day 2 11/20/16 Melas Park Basin Racin’ 12/04/16 Montrose Harbor – State CX Championship Chicagoland non-Cup races 10/29/16 Rhythm and Blues Cyclocross Race Canal Shores Golf Course, Evanston, IL 12/10/16 Afterglow – A Cyclocross Race (Douglas Park, Chicago) Heart of Illinois Cyclocross (HICX) 11/05/16 Wildlife Prairie – (Wildlife Prairie Park, Hanna City, IL) 11/19/16 FurrowEuro XC+CX – (Furrow Farm, El Paso, IL) 12/11/16 Miller Chill CX – (Miller Park, Bloomington, IL) Wisconsin races 11/05/16 Estabrook Park Beer Garden CX Classic – Milwaukee 11/06/16 CamRock CX Classic – Cambridge 11/12/16 Battle of Waterloo CX – Waterloo – Super Cup 11/19/16 TWCX – Bay View [MKE] 11/20/16 Cross the Isthmus – Madison 12/03/16 Wisconsin Cyclocross State Championships – Waterloo Super Cup 12/18/16 Midwest Grand Prix – Sun Prairie regional and national races 12/17/16 Midwest Regional CX Championships (Sun Prairie, WI) 01/03/17 01/08/17 – US CX National Championships (Hartford, CT)

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But running is still a big part of its mission, which is why TEAM SALUTE members are running in the Chicago Marathon this year. While working at RIC, Camardo has treated several wounded veterans, which has allowed her to see the effects of the military first hand for the first time. Now in her nursing school clinicals, she works with veterans who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other mental and physical injuries. Over time, helping injured veterans has become a passion of Camardo’s. “Veteran communities are considered a marginalized population,” Camardo says. “A lot of veterans really fear that stigma of PTSD. If they suffer from those symptoms, they’re too proud to try to get help or admit weakness. That’s a huge battle they face.” Camardo has always had a heavy heart for veterans; her current boyfriend and other friends from college served for four to five years before getting a degree, which initially opened Camardo’s eyes to what they deal with. “It’s not just your uncle who served in Vietnam, or your grandpa who served in World War II,” Camardo reflects. “Knowing people your own age makes it more relatable and puts things into perspective.”

Jaclyn Camardo charity: tEaM SaLUtE

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aclyn Camardo has been an athlete since she was young; she played hockey through high school and college, but always despised one part of sports: running. In fact, she says that she graduated college without ever running more than two miles at once, as she avoided it at all costs. However, after graduating from the University of Connecticut in 2012, Camardo moved home and started working with stroke and spinal cord injury patients at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, and her entire perspective on the sport changed. “Seeing how much effort it took them to stand up and take a few steps made me very grateful of my legs,” Camardo says. “So, I started running home from work everyday.” Eventually, this motivation led Camardo to a 5K, a 10K, a half marathon and even a full marathon in 2013. Now, outside of working towards a masters degree in nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago and being on the Chicago Blackhawks ice 18

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crew, Camardo is training for her third Bank of America Chicago Marathon. “The fact that I run marathons still kind of blows my mind,” Camardo jokes. But after joining TEAM SALUTE last year, Camardo believes her running now has a purpose. TEAM SALUTE is a nonprofit organization in Arlington Heights. Founded by a family whose husband was asked to go to Iraq after the Sept. 11 attacks, they work together to raise both money and awareness for retired veterans and their families. “They don’t just raise money, they get to know each family really well and find out what they need,” Camardo says. “If they need help with their bills, or a new computer, or help paying for therapy, they provide that.” The organization began as a 5K race, Camardo says, and has grown into an outlet for veterans and their families to get help in several different ways.

In March, TEAM SALUTE announced its partnership with the Chicago Blackhawks for the Chicago Marathon this year, ultimately combining all of Camardo’s passions into one. “It’s really great that TEAM SALUTE and the Blackhawks joined forces,” Camardo says. “Now, I can raise money and use my position on the Blackhawk’s to link to the two organizations and raise more awareness.” The Chicago Blackhawks already have a reputation of supporting active service members and veterans, Camardo says. During the national anthem before every game, the team brings out an active service member and a veteran to recognize their service. The team does it again before the third period, where they always get a standing ovation from the audience. The Blackhawks are the first team in the National Hockey League to acknowledge veterans twice throughout the game, she adds. Despite her busy schedule finishing up graduate school, Camardo’s training is going well, and she is very excited for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon to be with her TEAM SALUTE family. “We just had our prerace party, where everyone in SALUTE shared their stories, and it really made me feel like I’m part of a community,” Camardo says. “Thinking about who this is helping gets me through the long runs … I’m not just running 26 miles to say I can, there’s a purpose and meaning behind it.”

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No Hibernating Allowed Keeping our children active all winter long improves their physical and emotional health. Winter activities give kids a chance to have healthy social interactions, growth in their physical and mental skills and a positive self-identity. Many dark hours make it challenging for outdoor activities during the week, so here are some active, indoor ideas for your kids this winter. Traditional Indoor Sports Winter has always been the season for sports like basketball, volleyball, hockey and wrestling. Basketball and volleyball are unbeatable for kids who thrive in team sports, and hockey can be a fantastic sport for both girls and boys. Wrestling works well for kids who like to be in control their own performance while still also competing for their team. Swimming is wonderful in the winter and teams are thriving all over the Chicagoland region. For something different, try dodgeball, martial arts, gymnastics, skating or badminton; if your kids can’t get enough of their outdoor season sports, there are indoor soccer, lacrosse and flag football leagues for all ages. Check with your local park district or community center to see what is offered. Drama, Dance, Art and Music Drama and dance are physical activities that help your kids to improve their confidence, keep them moving and develop their brains. Check out Chicago Children’s Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre and Emerald City Theatre for creative acting and performance classes for kids of all ages. 20

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For those who love dancing and art, a quick search of your nearest park district facility or children’s gym results in plenty of dance and art classes. In addition, professional dance companies such as Hubbard Street Dance offer classes for dancers aged 18 months and up. Art gives kids a fun way to express their natural creativity. Ceramics, painting, drawing and photography encourage kids to be creative and active in observing the world around them. Museums and Conservatories Chicagoland has museums in every region that cater to children and active learning. The Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier schedules weekly toddler activities, a painting studio and playgroups with special Family Free nights on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. and Free First Sundays where kids 15 and under get in free on the first Sunday of each month. Wonder Works in Oak Park encourages kids to learn through art, performance, design and building. The Bronzeville Children’s Museum offers tours of active learning areas for kids ages 3-9. Other museums include the Kohl Children’s Museum, the Dupage Children’s Museum, the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum and the KidsWork Children’s Museum in Frankfort. When the wind chills are frigid, visit Chicago’s historic conservatories in Garfield Park and Lincoln Park to take a warm walk in tropical air and fauna. The Garfield Park Conservatory has a Children’s Garden as well as other fascinating displays from around the world.

Aiden Jaquez

Aiden Jaquez, 8, has run eight half marathons in

six different states. He is a member of the Fox River Trail Runners and the youngest member of the Fifty States Half Marathon Club. His goal

is to set a Guinness World Record for being the youngest person to complete a half marathon in all 50 states.

Aiden recently placed second in his age group at the Rocky Mountain Half Marathon in Colorado,

and placed first in the St. Pete Beach Classic Marathon Challenge (26.2 miles in two days) in Florida in January.

Aiden ran his first 5K at age 4, first 10K at age 5, and first half marathon at age 6. Aiden also participates in basketball, karate and baseball. Aiden attends Lakewood Creek Elementary School (Oswego) and is in the third grade. He also enjoys playing video games, drawing and playing with his brother.

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

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1. Runners kick off the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon as they cross the Chicago River via the Columbus Bridge, which is about half a mile into the race. Photo by: ali engin

2. Running down Lake Shore Drive is what makes the Chicago Half Marathon so special; Sept. 25 was a perfect morning to run down the lakefront, with a little humidity but a nice breeze coming off the water. Photo by: ali engin

3. Chicagoan Philip Schettenhelm crosses the finish line at the Chicago Half Marathon, which was located near Grant Park. This year was the 20th anniversary of the race. Photo by: ali engin

4. Athlete Sarah Crouch crosses the Chicago River during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9. Crouch was the ninth female finisher with a time of 2:33:48. Photo by: ali engin

5. A group of runners at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon head towards mile 13. Over 40,000 athletes participated in the race, with

runners representing all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Photo by: ali engin

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the World of Studio fitneSS By Holly PetrovicH | PHoto By Ali engin

Although race participation has been decreasing over the last two years, that doesn’t mean people aren’t working out anymore; in fact, participation in studio fitness and group fitness classes has shot up recently. Because Chicago winters are ruthless, I thought it was the perfect time to taste the trend of studio fitness; I chose six of the popular classes, and wrote about them with the mission of potentially helping others find a new fitness niche. Can you say, “best assignment ever?” 24

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Besides the few classes I took through my college fitness center, my studio fitness experience was very minimal, and I was kind of nervous going into each class. But not only did I get a bunch of free workouts, I had a lot of fun! I met many different kinds of people, and feel I was exposed to a whole new world of working out. Read about my experience, and maybe try out some of them yourself – who knows, maybe we’ll run into each other at a class soon, because I now consider myself a studio fitness enthusiast.

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Fibre Athletics Everywhere Jacket

COBI Sport Mount Case

$218 Why you want it: Not only is this jacket super stylish and warm, but it’s versatile to any activity you may have on your schedule. Plus, it’s 100 percent made from organic, heavy-weight fleece, with extra pockets and pouches to hold your belongings while running on a cold day.

$249 Why you want it: The mountable phone case for your bike makes it easier to read the GPS or your fitness app while riding. It comes with a rain cover that fits iPhones, a remote control and phone charging capabilities. Can Be Found At: http://get.cobi.bike/ us_en/

Can Be Found At: www.fibreathletics.com

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RunPhones

Adidas ZNE Pants

Corded: $39.95 Bluetooth: $99.95 Why you want it: Comfort and functionality were both in mind when RunPhones were designed; as a moisture-wicking headband, high quality flat speakers are inserted inside, so you never have to worry about ear buds falling out. Comes in corded and wireless.

$90 Why you want it: The ZNE pants were designed to provide comfort for athletes in any environment. The athletic yet modern style gives men the option to wear them anywhere, without looking out of place. The tapered fit pants are made of soft, silky fabric.

Can Be Found At: Walmart, Target

Can Be Found At: Adidas, Macy’s, Footlocker, Champs Sports

Halo Fire Runners’ Headlamp $119.99 Why you want it: Halo Fire’s headlamp was the first ever headlamp designed specifically for runners. The rechargeable lamp is lightweight and unisex, with 288 lumens that have two angles to illuminate the runner’s feet and path in front of them. Can Be Found At: Nathansports.com, backcountry.com, REI

Unsure of what to get the athlete in your life this holiday season? Let our gift guide help you out! With a variety of products from a range of price points all available at local retailers, you’re sure to find something that fits your loved one’s needs and your budget.

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Yaktrax RUN Removable Spikes and Coils $39.99 Why you want it: For the dedicated runners, the high-strength, natural-rubber, removable spikes allow running directly on snow and ice, as they provide 360 degrees of traction. The spikes can be worn in temperatures as low as -41 degrees Fahrenheit. Can Be Found At: REI, L.L.Bean, Zappos.com

Nike Sport III Bag $65 Why you want it: The third edition of the Nike Sport Bag is the most durable yet, with an adjustable shoulder strap, dual handles, several pockets, and a dual-zip main compartment. There’s a separate spot for shoes, yet remains lightweight. Can Be Found At: Nike.com

Lululemon Fresh Tracks Tight

Sportz M3 wired sport headphones

Men’s Centrifuge Hoody

Price TBD Why you want it: These new tights were designed with winter in mind; the sweat-wicking tech fleece fabric is extra stretchy, and brushed inside for warmth but is lightweight. The high-rise and tight fit keeps everything in place during a workout, and there are extra pockets to hold the essentials. Plus, they are really stylish, and are brand new this season!

$49.95 Why you want it: The open ear design ensures safety and comfort on a run while still being able to enjoy music; the bone conduction technology delivers music through your cheekbones, to keep ears open to listen to surroundings. These headphones are sweat and moisture resistant, and have a battery life of 12 hours.

$180 Why you want it: This is more than just a windbreaker; the Centrifuge Hoody is the second of its kind, with two different weights of hybrid-mapped premium Polartech Power Grid fabrics, with a waterproof breathable fabric on the top. It’s lightweight and quick drying, with lots of pockets and thumb loops.

Can Be Found At: Lululemon (second week of November)

Can Be Found At: Walmart, Sears, Vitamin Shoppe, aftershokz.com

Can Be Found At: outdoorresearch.com

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P.R.O Softshell Lite Gloves

Men/Women’s ELITE Barrier Vest

$55 Why you want it: The new P.R.O. design is both lightweight and insulated, to give riders a bulk-free feeling when gripping their handlebars. The gloves are both wind and water resistant, have an extended cuff to close the gap to sleeves, and have reflective elements for safety. Comes in black and red.

$249 Why you want it: For the non-frostbite days, this vest keeps your core warm while remaining lightweight on the body. It is windproof and water resistant, and made with highly breathable Direct-Vent panels. The vest features a zippered back pocket and reflective elements.

Can Be Found At: Walmart, Modernbike.com

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MDR 2.4 Mirrored Goggle – Elastomeric $25.04 Why you want it: The MDR Mirrored Goggle was awarded the Triathlete Best in Class Goggle in 2014, due to its comfortable gaskets and clear vision. The outer eye fit expands comfort for swimmers, and the elastomeric technology reduces goggle pressure around the eyes. The mirrored lens helps reduce brightness and glare. Can Be Found At: DICK’S Sporting Goods, Speedo USA, Zappos.com

Gone for a Run Metal Medal Hangers

Fun Run Box subscription

$20 - $75 Why you want it: A medal represents a lot of hard work and determination, so they shouldn’t just be thrown off to the side after a race. These medal hangers are both unique and sturdy, made from metal, customizable and there are hundreds of designs and styles.

six, or 12 months at discounted price)

Can Be Found At: goneforarun.com, ChalkTalk Sports

$35

(A month, can prepay for three,

Why you want it: Subscription boxes are all the rage right now, but are not just limited to makeup compan ies and diet fads. With a Fun Run Box subscription, your runner will receive a box full of running products, clothes and snacks, along with a challenge every month. Once you complete the six-month challenge, you get a medal and finisher shirt. Can Be Found At: http://funrunbox.com/

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$25 OR LESS Contigo AUTOSEAL Kangaroo Reusable Water Bottle $8.39 Why you want it: This 24 oz. water bottle also serves as a wallet. The storage pocket, located on the side of the bottle, fits IDs, cash or cards, and a key. The AUTOSEAL technology is leak and spill proof, and the wide opening is big enough for ice cubes! Can Be Found At: Target, Walgreens, Contigo, Amazon Night-Runner LED-Glow Shoe Clip $24.99 Why you want it: The LED light is visible up to half a mile away, and has two modes: flashing and steady, to make sure others are aware of your presence. Can Be Found At: www.opensky.com

Stance Fusion Athletic Socks $12 - $16 Why you want it: They feature moisture-wicking fibers, and a network of mesh vents that wrap from the top to the arch of the foot. Stance’s Air Channel Cushioning uses a special foot bed to add extra padding while enhancing airflow. Can Be Found At: stance.com, Nordstrom, Foot Locker, Zumiez

The Runner’s World Cookbook $13 - $18 Why you want it: There are over 150 recipes to “fuel up and slim down.” Many of the recipes included use ingredients found in every kitchen, making them quick and easy to prepare.

Maui Jim Kupuna Sunglasses $299 Why you want it: These are so light and comfortable, you’ll forget that you’re wearing sunglasses. The lenses are impact resistant and almost as clear as glass, but one-third the weight. Best of all, the company is based in Peoria, IL. Can Be Found At: local eyewear retailers, www.mauijim.com

Can Be Found At: Amazon, Google Play, Barnes & Noble, Target

Think Jerky $24.95 for 5 pack Why you want it: Think Jerky uses only sustainably-raised 100% grass-fed beef, or free-range turkey in its products. There are no added hormones. Each of the four unique flavors were created by a different celebrity chef, and 10 percent of all proceeds go to veterans with PTSD. Can Be Found At: Think Jerky is a local company, located at 500 N. Michigan Ave. in Chicago, and can be found at thinkjerky.com MyID Sport Bracelet $19.95 Why you want it: This bracelet serves as a safety accessory, where runners can access and store their health and fitness information, and in case of an emergency, First Responders can easily access your profile. MyID Sport is made from lightweight silicone, and comes in a variety of colors. Can Be Found At: www.endevr.com, eBay

Balega VTech Enduro socks $13 Why you want it: The Balega VTech socks are made to perfectly fit any foot shape, with an arch support system and compression bands to create ultimate midfoot support. It is made out of Drynamix moisture, and has a sensitive rib top and extra deep heel pocket. These socks also have extra cushioning and ventilation. Can Be Found At: www.balega.com, REI MYCHICAGOATHLETE.COM

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By: Holly Petrovich

Chicago winters can be brutal. as an athlete, it’s hard to know if it’s worth enduring the cold, blustery weather to get a run in, or if a treadmill will do the trick. We asked two ladies, both associated with the Chicago area runner’s association, to help you weigh your options. 32

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“ The treadmill allows me to get the faster workouts in without any falls, hit my splits and also avoid the potential of straining any muscles given the cold. ” — Wendy

ProS of TreadMill Training:

Wendy Bensley Jaehn

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I have often used the terms, “necessary evil,” “love-hate relationship” and “have made peace with” when talking about my treadmill. To be clear, I’d much rather run outside with my friends and teammates, but circumstances do not always allow for that. Here are some of the motives that have led me to turn to the wheel instead of the road: Weather. I train year round and my typical week contains a tempo run and a speed workout mixed with easy and long runs. While I can handle running in negative wind chill temperatures, (hey, I grew-up outside of Rochester, N.Y. and skied in a spandex unitard for years, so Chicago can feel downright balmy in 34

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“When i have to run alone, i do not always hit the prescribed paces, so the treadmill keeps me honest.” — Wendy

comparison), the sidewalks and lakefront path are not always clear or may be too icy to get the turnover needed for these workouts. I have taken some pretty bad spills on black ice when trying to hit faster paces. So, the treadmill allows me to get the faster workouts in without any falls, hit my splits and also avoid the potential of straining any muscles given the cold. Safety. In my last job, I was on the road almost weekly and would be up early to get runs in before my meetings, and often while it was still dark. There were times I would find myself in less than desirable areas, or just running back and forth in areas that I knew better to get a few miles in. So, I started doing my runs on the hotel treadmills to make sure I got the miles in, even the easy ones, for the sake of my safety. Schedule. Anyone that runs on a team or with a group understands the “power of the group;” some miraculous force prevails where you can run faster and harder when running with others, and it just feels easier than if you were to run the same workout alone. But, I have a busy schedule between my job and chasing after my two boys and all of their activities, so I do not always get to dictate my running

schedule nor can I often make runs with my teammates. So I started turning to the treadmill to run all of my tempos when I have to run them solo. Mental Support. My coach, two-time Olympic trials qualifier, Chris Wehrman, has instilled the lesson that long tempos are the single most important workout when training for a marathon. And, while I still curse at him under my breath as I am midst tempo, I do agree that they have significantly helped improve my marathon performance. But, when I have to run alone, I do not always hit the prescribed paces, so the treadmill keeps me honest and sometimes gives me the mental confidence that I need to make it through the workout. I wouldn’t say I am always pro treadmill, but I do use it as a training tool to get through some of the harder workouts, when the weather is poor, if I am traveling or if I’m training alone. I know I am not alone in training this way and I also know that there are a lot of running purists that have and will baulk at this. In the end, runners have to do what they need to do to hit their own goals, so I will continue to crank up the Pandora and pound out the miles as it has worked for me.

“Treadmill running also hinders the use of your hamstrings, as the machine is doing some of the work in bringing your legs back behind you. i always put the treadmill at a 1 to 1.5 percent incline to help with this.” — Leah Bohr or weight exercises. All runners should make time for this, no matter where they are running.

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ConS of TreadMiLL Training

“getting outdoors to allow your body to move based on feel, is good for strengthening and increasing your endurance.” — Leah Bohr

Leah Bohr

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There is a time and place for treadmill running without a doubt; I spend time on them when I am focused on getting some fast, quality work in without worrying about footing or dressing appropriately, etc. When I was coaching at DePaul, I would look at the workouts planned and decide if I would be willing to let them be done on a treadmill. If the focus was pace work or if the temperatures were at dangerous levels, they would run on treadmills. I think a balance of all types of running, (outdoor, indoor track and treadmill running) are important. Learning Pace Control. While you are able to set your pace on a treadmill, your body is not actually controlling the pace; it is coming from the machine. Sometimes, zoning out on a treadmill and getting in your miles for the day at your desired pace is okay. Getting outdoors

though, to allow your body to move based on feel, is good for strengthening and increasing your endurance. There will be times that you will find yourself going faster than pace, and times that you will be slower, all based on what your body needs. Zeroing in on this is important for improvement of fitness. Leg Strength. Treadmill running also hinders the use of your hamstrings, as the machine is doing some of the work in bringing your legs back behind you. I always put the treadmill at a 1 to 1.5 percent incline to help with this, but running outdoors can help you work all of your muscles equally. If you have strength discrepancies, which almost all runners have, running outdoors will not be the cure for this and you would have to work on your strength in other ways as well, such as physical therapy

adjusting to Conditions. If the cold temperature is a reason for staying indoors, I think this is reasonable – Chicago lake temperatures are no joke at times. However, your body is a pretty incredible machine itself and will acclimate to winter running over time. You may find after about five to 10 minutes, that you are actually hot and sweaty, depending on what you are wearing. As long as you layer clothing and learn what your body needs at certain temperatures, you will more than likely be fine. Wind is always a factor when running outdoors, and creates a resistance treadmills don’t. However, exposure of skin to certain temperatures is not safe, so I am not proposing you tough it out at the risk of getting frostbite. Make sure to cover areas and be smart. Hint: heat escapes from your head so hats and ear warmers are important. environment. for me, I find it much harder mentally to run on a treadmill than to run outdoors. Scenery, people, fresh air, different routes, etc. are all parts of outdoor running that make me feel alive and also distract me from the actual act of running. The mental aspect of running is the most important piece of training and racing without a doubt, so runners need to do what works for them. Many people in the field of running would say the most crucial part of a training plan is the belief in it, so keep this in mind when you approach your goals. Your belief in what you are doing is as important as anything else. In the end, variety is important for mind and body, so while running mostly outdoors is what I would suggest, I understand the need for some indoor training. focusing on the effort of a workout is a good way to strategize your outdoor running. You may not be doing the same exact pace as you would do indoors, but if the effort is there, it works. MyChiCagoathlete.CoM

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The Alpine Half Marathon and 5K SEP T. 11 , 2 0 1 6 | L A K E Z U R I CH , I L By Jonathan Cain

I would describe this race as a slight challenge; if you like rolling hills or get bored when running on pancake-flat surfaces, this is a race to seek out. The Alpine Runners have put on this race for 38 years and it is easy to see why people come back. The course is interesting and scenic as there are different settings to look at — forested, residential and downtown — which helps to break up the 13.1 miles. The volunteers are all friendly and the post-race food bag is filled. The general atmosphere of the race is very relaxed with most of the participants looking forward to a great, hard run without stressing over split times, getting to the corral, or any of the other of the worries that sometimes come with a half marathon. Male Half Marathon Results 1. Fernando Mejia 38 2. Andres Salgado 54 3. Miguel O. Garcia 26 4. John Craig 33 5. Joel Bendtsen 31 6. Jeremy Ruston 36 7. Christopher Schmidt 42 8. Robert Wiegand 39 9. Fred Schmalz 45 10. Steven Clark 46

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Female Half Marathon Results 1. Columba Montes 37 Chicago, IL 2. Karrie Hamstra-Wright 39 Chicago, IL 3. Veronica Laureano 31 Chicago, IL 4. Annabelle Winters 34 Chicago, IL 5. Sherry Ruffolo 44 Barrington, IL Name

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6. Stacia Klasen 7. Angelica Guerrero 8. Laura Kennedy 9. Kristin Powal 10. Veronika Tylova

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Male 5K Results 1. Philip Micek 2. Tonatiuh Chavez 3. Scott Brunning 4. Luis Urbano 5. Ryan O’neill 6. Thomas Mcandrew 7. Rick Tsang 8. Aryan Krishna 9. Agustin Hernandez 10. Ryan Burgquist

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17:42.4 17:58.0 Arlington Heights, IL 18:12.1 Chicago, IL 21:06.5 Lake Zurich, IL 21:09.2 Lake Zurich, IL 21:17.0 Hoffman Estates, IL 21:34.0 Wilmette, IL 22:52.3 Chicago, IL 22:54.3 Lakemoor, IL 23:35.6

Female 5K Results 1. Andrea Bohrbacher 2. Jayne Bottarini 3. Sara Joncha 4. Jane Busbia 5. Jillian Price 6. Dana Urbano 7. Kara Papa 8. Madison Machala 9. Tracey Slome 10. Caroline Sun

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Lake Zurich, IL 20:59.3 Arlington Heights, IL 23:30.5 Palatine, IL 24:15.4 Deer Park, IL 24:46.6 Palatine, IL 24:53.4 Chicago, IL 25:19.3 Lake Zurich, IL 25:29.7 Hawthorn Woods, IL 25:32.9 Lake In The Hills, IL 25:51.3 Lake Zurich, IL 25:58.7

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North Shore Triathlon

S E P T. 1 8 , 2 0 1 6 | W I L M E TTE , I L By Jonathan Cain

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The North Shore Triathlon is definitely a race that athletes will enjoy. The course and logistics of it make it a nice one for beginners as well, but for triathletes looking for a good “end of season” sprint distance race, the course is a fast one where you can really show off your speed. Name

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There seemed to be plenty of competition-minded athletes out there, too, to give yourself someone fast to pace off of. Male Sprint Triathlon Results 1. Vachee Loughran 44 2. Chase Baraczek 30 3. Will Geiger 33 4. Michael Rubin 42 5. Jeffrey Knupp 48 6. Evert Lindberg 14 7. Nicholas Gehl 33 8. Andrew Dabson 25 9. Aaron Levy 29 10. Mark Kolar 46

57:14 1:00:44 1:02:52 1:03:19 1:03:34 1:04:15 1:04:17 1:04:35 1:05:26 1:05:42

Female Sprint Triathlon Results 1. Lindsay DeLorme - Haqq 17, 31 2. Rachel Wills 21, 33 3. Sarah Crewe 22, 55 4. Angela Blaising 37, 42 5. Laura Ohms 39, 31 6. Dana Pierik 47, 37 7. Shannon Nealon 54, 34 8. Jessica Trainor 63, 33 9. Lindsay Prossnitz 64, 26 10. Jeri-Lou Zike 72, 55

1:07:48 1:08:44 1:08:55 1:11:28 1:11:43 1:12:28 1:13:22 1:14:41 1:14:54 1:15:36

Male SuperSprint Triathlon Results 1. Michael Rubin 42 2. Brian Condron 46 3. Tim O’Donnell 48 4. Cristian Voicu 37 5. Robert Harris 43 6. Thomas Schroeder 50 7. Charles Bower 50 8. Harrison Roberts 10 9. Christopher Hendrickson 46 10. Alex Stoffelmayr 14

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Female SuperSprint Triathlon Results 1. Rachel Wills 33 2. Megan Kamarchevakul 34 3. Jayne Bottarini 13 4. Mia Walker 12 5. Jenna Hendrickson 10 6. Meg Prossnitz 30 7. Stephanie Joyce 36 8. Sue Morrow 9. Meredith Brener 31 10. Parker Rosenthal 12

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Chicago Half Marathon and Lifetime 5K

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7. Rodrigo Garcia-Rada 8. Luke Marrinan 9. Jim OToole 10. Jeffrey Rodgers

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Female 5K Results 1. Hannah Schaap 2. Daisy Favela 3. Alicia Travis-Marsalis 4. Katie Sugermeyer 5. Molly Kavanaugh 6. Jennifer Miller 7. Allison Linden 8. Allison Fronheiser 9. Nicolee Thompson 10. Grace Cepla

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Munster, IN Berwyn, IL Matteson, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL New York, NY Glendale, AZ

20:56 21:09 22:21 22:25 22:57 23:11 23:14 23:20 23:24 Carol Stream, IL 23:40

It was the Sunday morning every runner hoped for when they registered for the Chicago Half Marathon – cool and sunny, with a slight breeze coming off the lakefront called for tons of PR’s and happy finishers.

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Male 5K Results 1. Daniel Lindbloom 2. Joshua Warren 3. Dmitriy Glumov 4. Jose I Vargas 5. Tony Clavio 6. Kip Conwell

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16:55 17:09 17:18 Toronto, Canada 17:43

Female 5K Results 1. Patricia Frisella St. Louis, MO 2. Hillory Wallis Colorado Springs, CO 3. Erika Holroyd Saint Louis, MO 4. Jitka Rudolfova Ricany, Czech Republic 5. Jill Czarnik Chicago, IL 6. Yessica Paola Zepeda Hernandez Mexico 7. Katlyn Phillips Allen, TX 8. Ellie Grammas Niles, IL 9. Lauren Manuel Indianapolis, IN 10. Maria Wong Jackson Heights, NY

18:39 18:49 18:54 19:11 19:33 20:15 20:17 20:26 20:26 20:42

O CT. 8 , 2 0 1 6 | KAILUA - KONA, H I By Holly Petrovich

The IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua - Kona, HI has been one of the most iconic one-day sporting events in the world since 1977. It takes place every October, and more than 2,000 athletes compete in the 140.6-mile triathlon every year. The race consists of a 2.4-mile Waikiki Roughwater Swim, 112 miles of the Around-O’ahu Bike Race and finishes with the 26.2-mile Honolulu Marathon. This year, Daniella Ryf broke the female course record by six minutes with a time of 8:46:46.

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Female Half Marathon Results 1. Jamie Hershfang Chicago, IL 2. Meshelle Rich Chicago, IL 3. Wendy Jaehn Chicago, IL 4. Allison Steinbeck Muncie, IN 5. Colleen Baker Evanston, IL 6. Lauren Zumbach Chicago, IL 7. Kristin Johnson Chicago, IL 8. Allie Walters Chicago, IL 9. Julie Jackson Chicago, IL 10. Julia Buford Chicago, IL

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IRONMAN World Championships

The races, in which more than 15,000 people participated, marked the 20th Annual Chicago Half Marathon and Life Time 5K event. Runners from all 50 states and 47 countries gathered in Jackson Park early Sunday morning to prepare for the race. Lake Shore Drive was closed promptly at 6 a.m., and the half marathon kicked off at 7 a.m. The 5K began at 7:45 a.m. Male Half Marathon Results 1. Alan Peterson 2. James Akita 3. Cameron Rieger 4. Matthew Thor 5. Mervin Steenkamp 6. Michael Schaefer 7. James Harrington 8. Ryan Rivamonte 9. Eric Viverito 10. Benjamin Wallin

7. Ernesto Ramirez 8. Javier Mere 9. Daniel Sotiroff 10. Patrick Birch

Germany took over the male podium, with Jan Fordeno taking first at 8:06:30.

IRONMAN World Championships Photo by: Trevor Clark/Red Bull Content Pool

International 5K

O CT. 8 , 2 0 1 6 | CHI CAGO , I L By Holly Petrovich

As a part of the 39th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend, over 3,200 runners from all different countries participated in the International 5K Saturday morning – nearly everyone racing sported a shirt from their country or hometown, and different languages could be heard along the entire course. This was the debut of the event, and the course gave runners a tour of Chicago, almost replicating parts of the marathon course. Male 5K Results 1. Matthew Hudson 2. Fernando Cervantes 3. Corey Wall 4. Jason Holroyd 5. Andrew Kaehr 6. Jordan Andersen Name

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Male Results 1. Jan Frodeno 2. Sebastian Kienle 3. Patrick Lange 4. Ben Hoffman 5. Andi Boecherer 6. Tim O’Donnell 7. Boris Stein 8. Bart Aernouts 9. Ivan Rana 10. Frederik Van Lierde

Germany Germany Germany Boulder, CO Afghanistan Boulder, CO Germany Belgium Spain Belgium

8:06:30 8:10:02 8:11:14 8:13:00 8:13:25 8:16:20 8:16:56 8:20:30 8:21:51 8:21:59

Female Results 1. Daniela Ryf 2. Mirinda Carfrae 3. Heather Jackson 4. Anja Beranek 5. Kaisa Lehtonen 6. Michelle Vesterby 7. Sarah Piampiano 8. Asa Lundstrom 9. Lucy Gossage 10. Carrie Lester

Switzerland Australia Exeter, NH Germany Finland Denmark Portland, ME Sweden Great Britian Australia

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon oct. 9, 2016 | chicago, iL

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The corrals kicked off at 7:30 a.m. with wave one making it’s way out and wave two starting shortly after at 8 a.m. Although that crisp morning wind was coming in strong off the lake, the warm, fall sun hit nicely to create an absolutely flawless day of running weather. Chicago is known for the big city, big shoulder bravado with a friendly neighborhood feel. So, it’s no wonder the Chicago Marathon course takes you through 29 different neighborhoods. The race course begins in the legendary Grant Park, where sweatshirts, jackets and gloves are thrown to the sidelines before the racers take the steps under Columbus Drive towards the start line. Participants run through River North, Lincoln Park, Lakeview East and Boystown in just the first half; once you hit the Bank of America Cheer Zone at mile 13, you know you are close to halfway. With Greektown, the West Loop and Little Italy on the horizon, the crowds increase and the noise is anything but silent. As participants pass through the University Village and Illinois Medical District at mile 18, several volunteers from the surrounding medical educational facilities make their way onto the course to help those in need — shout out to the Loyola Medical students! At mile 19, runners enter Pilsen, an amazing contributor to Chicago’s Mexican-American influence, and at mile 20, they get a taste of the “Chicago Arts District” in East Pilsen. The last stretch of glory hits with Bridgeport, Bronzeville and the South Loop before heading back to Grant Park. It was an epic day for all runners, and the elites did not fail to impress; Florence Kiplagat had a post-race dance party after her 2:21:32 marathon finish. She also beat the second place female, who happened to be her sister Edna, by nearly two minutes. Kenya’s 34-year-old Abel Kirui, Kiplagat’s training partner, came away with the win in the men’s division with a time of 2:11:23. For United States finishers, Diego Estrada was the first male to cross the finish line, who almost didn’t make it after a slip at the six mile aid station. But, he stuck with it and finished in an impressive 2:13:56. Serena Burla, 34 from Virginia, was the first U.S female to finish the Chicago Marathon in 2:30:40. After a dramatic photo finish, Marcel Hug won the Chicago Marathon Wheelchair race for the men’s division and McFadden brought the win for the women’s division. Representing their hometown, Joseph Reagan and Emily Casey were the first Chicago finishers, with times of 3:25:02 and 3:28:20, respectively. For more results, visit the race website. Name

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Male Marathon Results 1. Kirui, Abel 2. Chumba, Dickson 3. Kipketer, Gideon 4. Lonyangata, Paul 5. Sambu, Stephen 6. Ayele, Abayneh 7. Fukatsu, Takuya 8. Estrada, Diego 9. Gokaya, Koji 10. Kibet, Elkanah

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Female Marathon Results 1. Kiplagat, Florence 29 2. Kiplagat, Edna 36 3. Kipketer, Valentine 23 4. Rionoripo, Purity 23 5. Melese, Yebrgual 26 6. Baysa, Atsede 29 7. Burla, Serena 34 8. Mierzejewska, Agnieszka 30 9. Crouch, Sarah 27 10. Gray, Alia 27 Name

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Male Wheelchair Results 1. Hug, Marcel 30 2. Fearnley, Kurt 35 3. George, Josh 31 4. Kim, Gyudae 32 5. Pike, Aaron 30 6. Van Dyk, Ernst 43 7. Senbeta, James 29 8. Lawson, Simon 34 9. Hokinoue, Kota 42 10. Dupont, Alexandre 31

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2:21:32 2:23:28 2:23:41 2:24:47 2:24:49 2:28:53 2:30:40 2:32:13 Moorehead, KY 2:33:48 Boulder, CO 2:34:00

Female Wheelchair Results 1. Mcfadden, Tatyana 27 2. Schaer, Manuela 31 3. Mcgrory, Amanda 30 4. Graf, Sandra 47 5. Scaroni, Susannah 25 6. Gerhard, Katrina 19 7. Hoang, Yen 19 8. Wheeler, Michelle 30 9. Fesemyer, Jenna 19 10. Moore, Jill 23

Clarksville, MD Kriens, Luzern Savoy, IL Gais Champaign, IL Urbana, IL Champaign, IL Boalsburg, PA Champaign, IL Champaign, IL

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Mizael Carrera Travis Morrison Chris Robertson Matthew Marol Coree Woltering Oscar Medina Niko Jeftich Brett Lustgarten Daniel Glaz Brett Burdick James Akita Joel Bendtsen Matthew Stanesby Cameron Rieger Andreas Knudsen Damon King Benjamin Emmanuel Brian Wakefield Isaac Trostle Robert Wiegand Joseph Puetz John Craig Stuart Newstat Jordan Wildermuth Alex Harrison Daniel Woldesilassie Fred Schmalz Steven Clark Grant Crist Jeff Hojnacki Patrick Lambe Tim Faith Guillermo Rolon Anand Parekh John Collet Daniel Hernandez Joe Kurian Alvaro Montoya Mike Behr Christopher Mcgarry Alexander Rummelhart Jeremy Rielley Yu Zhang Blazej Szymoniak Thomas Comstock Joseph Dadabo Damian Bednorz M.J. Moore Aaron Eicher Eduardo Hernandez

25 29 38 42 44 48 49 55 57 66 68 77 79 80 105 108 109 119 126 127 132 133 143 154 161 166 173 176 178 212 217 220 221 226 244 245 247 250 252 253 255 264 277 286 306 316 323 334 339 350

2:22:25 2:23:30 2:24:56 2:26:08 2:26:44 2:27:18 2:27:36 2:29:21 2:30:01 2:31:44 2:31:58 2:32:41 2:32:53 2:33:02 2:36:06 2:36:19 2:36:28 2:37:24 2:38:05 2:38:06 2:38:24 2:38:28 2:39:07 2:40:14 2:40:49 2:41:03 2:41:28 2:41:36 2:41:46 2:44:13 2:44:51 2:44:58 2:45:06 2:45:21 2:46:02 2:46:08 2:46:19 2:46:28 2:46:34 2:46:36 2:46:39 2:46:58 2:47:31 2:47:58 2:48:39 2:49:05 2:49:08 2:49:22 2:49:28 2:49:45

Kyle Gibson Steve Krauss Dan Kopelow Dan Leonard Dan Bailey Mark Giannis David Pawlowski Jordan Dubow Robert Sharer Kenneth Albin Sean Clark Karl Perschke Michael Karas Jason Ream Kyle Exline Nathan Troester Daniel Lindbloom Ryan Creegan Alexander Itkin Justin Roth Scott Goodhart Grady Schroeder Michael Marty Mark Scheitler Jeff Koranda Justin Slingerland Jake Spitz Bobby Niska Alex Weems Steven Smrt Matthew Mohrman Patrick Conway Joseph Zambetti Doug Mckenney Sascha Edge Drew Kushnick Jun Tian Jeffrey Herman Colin Donovan Patrick Fritsch Ken Diedrich Collin Smith Michael Morrow Timothy Payne David Bruno Eric Shan Braulio Benitez Scott Laumann Aaron Spak Corey Werner

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2:50:21 2:50:44 2:50:52 2:50:53 2:51:01 2:51:19 2:51:19 2:51:20 2:51:20 2:51:33 2:51:34 2:51:35 2:51:45 2:51:49 2:51:49 2:51:56 2:52:01 2:52:07 2:52:11 2:52:14 2:52:18 2:52:27 2:52:35 2:52:39 2:52:41 2:52:47 2:52:48 2:53:05 2:53:15 2:53:21 2:53:22 2:53:25 2:53:45 2:53:49 2:53:50 2:53:58 2:54:03 2:54:06 2:54:12 2:54:16 2:54:24 2:54:25 2:54:29 2:54:32 2:54:39 2:54:42 2:54:42 2:54:43 2:54:43 2:54:43

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Illinois Womens Results

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Kristen Heckert Kati Snyder Lauren Kersjes Emily Delvo Tera Moody Heather Crowe Kylen Cieslak Christina Beckwith Karrie Hamstra-Wright Sr. Stephanie Baliga Camille Blackman Riki Allen Whitney Laurence Pamela Staton Valere Guertin Alyvia Clark Columba Montes Janna Mitsos Katherine Wichmann Lindsay Olsen Shari Lund Hannah Magnuson Alexandra Spiroff Leah Nichols Kelley Gallagher Alissa Bugh Erica Van Heerden Annabelle Winters Veronica Laureano Kerry Devitt Lauren Sykora Felicia Chen Kati Petry Charlotte Margel Jillian Blondell Vanessa Kenny Becca Menke Kristin Kotara Allie Hull Julia Adams Erin Furimsky Anneliese Schulz Elizabeth Ave Maria Kelly Beahan Bibo Gao Danelle Beeson Sherry Ruffolo Maria Olmos Erin Mccarey Alexandra Moxley

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2:39:37 2:48:12 2:49:52 2:51:56 2:53:40 2:53:45 2:54:09 2:55:07 2:56:32 2:57:47 2:58:34 3:00:15 3:00:57 3:01:19 3:01:31 3:01:41 3:02:11 3:03:19 3:04:44 3:05:12 3:05:27 3:06:55 3:06:55 3:07:14 3:07:31 3:07:52 3:08:12 3:08:30 3:09:00 3:09:09 3:09:33 3:10:09 3:10:42 3:10:55 3:11:06 3:11:08 3:11:43 3:12:08 3:12:42 3:13:09 3:13:33 3:13:49 3:13:57 3:14:24 3:14:26 3:15:17 3:15:48 3:15:52 3:15:54 3:16:03

Elizabeth Amidon Amanda Porter Rachel Pottle Laura Kennedy Kristen Whiteside Yesenia Arriaga Katie Porada Tory Hislop Madelyn Macejik Kaileen Healy Megan Brewczynski Katie Koren Elizabeth Joyce Ellie Dickson Jessica Bird Wallen Lauren Mulac Rachel Moore Lauren Young Julie Borel-Donohue Kristin Powal Brooke Williams Anna Wetzel Meaghan Harmon Lisa Devereux Britta Stifler Ossim Kristina Osberg Anne Fennema Larissa Swanson Melissa Williams Amanda Mckenzie Jill Weisman Joanna Evans Mandy Kompanowski Melissa Kuhlman Grace Hucek Alexandra Schmidt Sam Groce Melissa Grandi Veronika Tylova Rebecca Evans Katelyn Draths Vanda Berman Tracy Young Laura Legernes Sydnee Wharram Alexandra Holdefer Krista Lewis Jacqueline Mayweather Kristine Rezny Hannah Otalora-Fadner

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

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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.

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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

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OccupatiOn: OffiCiAl RACe COuRse MeAsuReR By holly Petrovich

Q How long have you been measuring race courses? A I’ve been doing this for about 14 to 15 years, and I average about 40-50 races a year. I’ve done about 500 total. I was a race director in 2001, and the guy that used to measure that race retired, so I decided to do it myself and have been since. I’ve done the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race a few times, the Wisconsin Marathon and several half marathons, but usually I do more local 5Ks and 10Ks. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon has a guy who always does it. Q When you get asked to measure a course, what are your first steps? A The first thing I always do is make sure they have a good course laid out. I work with a lot of race directors with different experience, so I have to recheck their work. I use a web tool to make sure the course they chose works, and then I have to make 46

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sure they got approval from the city or park district. After that, we set a date and time and meet up to begin the measuring process. Q What tools do you use to measure the course? A We have what we call a Jones Counter to count

wheel revolutions. Measurers started using them in the mid-‘60s and it’s changed a little bit, but it’s really key to measurement. Basically, it is just a digital counter that goes on the front wheel, and measures in increments of 20 counts per revolution of the axels. We also have to use high-pressure tires to make sure the pressure doesn’t change too much, which can affect the measurement. Q Can you walk us through the exact measurement process, then? A Well, first we go to the course and lay out a calibration course to calibrate the counter on the

bike. I use steel tape, and lay out at least 300 meters on a nice straightaway – the best case is the path will represent the same surface as the course. We ride the 300 meters four times and record the counts each time. From there, we come up with an average and develop a constant factor that determines how many times the wheel will travel in one meter. Once you get that, you can translate that to the course and distance. After it’s calibrated, you just ride the course using the determined measurements. You have to ride the course at least twice to get the minimum of two good measurements that agree within a tight factor. As you ride, you mark different mile points and turnarounds – I usually use chalk for a temporary marking, but it depends where I am, because some park districts or forest preserves don’t want markings. Sometimes I use duck tape and let the

director know where they are. Once you have two good measurements, then you recalibrate your bike to make sure nothings changed. If you lose even a little tire pressure, then you have to start over. Then, you just make a map with the race director of the official course. Q Sounds like a lot can affect the measurements, what types of things do you have to consider? A It’s best to do it on a nice cloudy day with no temperature change so the wheels aren’t affected. It can warm up really fast during the day, and if the sun hits the blacktop, then it can change the tire pressure and the measurement. In the fall, though, the sun is lower so it’s not as much of a factor – it will affect it a little but nothing the runner will notice. If there is a weight or temperature change, you have to start over.

Winston uses a Jones Counter to measure the distance of a course; located on the front wheel, the counter measures in increments of 20 counts per revolution of the axels, and is affected by temperature and weight.

Q Has this ever happened to you? A Over the years, I’ve had about two different

times that I noticed something was going wrong in the middle of my measurement. I always carry

The measuring process was developed in the 1960’s by Ted Corbitt, the ULTRA and Olympian runner and founder of the New York Road Runners Club, and has been changed a little over time, but it’s pretty much what we still use today. an extra tube, so I had to stop to fix it then start over. Doesn’t happen often, but always have to be prepared for that. Q Can you ride as fast as you want when measuring? A My bike is set for 12mph. I have to keep the bike steady and it’s hard to go any faster or slower without wobbling. One thing that’s in the requirements (that CARA helps make) is that I have to ride within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the path, because if there’s a lot of turns, swinging out there can add a lot of distance and make the course come

up short. In fact, the biggest reason runners often complain about courses being long is because they don’t run on the tangents. When I measure, I’m always looking for the next turn and aim straight for that turn to make sure it’s even. Q How far in advance does this have to be done before race day? A To be certified for the day of the race, it just has to be measured and submitted the day before. There are occasions when they found out something changed and measurers are out there on race day. Some of the bigger races have measurers on site that morning anyways, so if something happens where they need a detour they can be there. That has happened before, that the course needs to be remeasured on the fly.

figured out the calibration and important things to consider, like temperature and weight. Like, two people could ride this bike and get slightly different measurements based on weight. But Corbin is the father of the current measurement system; it’s a proven process and is even used for the Olympics. Q Well you’re very knowledgeable on the subject; obviously you enjoy it? A It’s fun because I get to meet all the race directors and learn about new courses and races. Plus, I’m riding my bike, so people pay me to get my exercise. It’s a fun part-time gig that pays for my golf. I’m retired from the corporate world so I can do this during the week, which helps race directors out a lot.

Q Why can’t cars be used to measure road races? A Well first of all, manufacturers deliberately set their readings to look like they get better gas mileage. Then, car tires wear, and it’s not a calibrated method. Q Where did the measuring process come from? A It was developed in the 1960’s by Ted Corbitt,

the ULTRA and Olympian runner and founder of the New York Road Runners Club, and has been changed a little over time, but it’s pretty much what we still use today. He did a lot of research and

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