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EDITOR’S NOTE

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon From my observations, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the equivalent to Christmas for runners; not only is it a flat, fast course that is notorious for PRs, but the positive energies and attitudes throughout the environment are contagious, ensuring everyone enjoys themselves no matter their finishing time or place.

Chicago also provides a unique personality to experience from other races. The weather is almost always drastically different from the year prior, the city sights can’t get old and finishing along the lakefront automatically creates a sense of serenity … no wonder the participation in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is always high.

I have actually only attended the race once during high school to watch my then cross country coach compete. It was in 2011 and the day after my homecoming dance, and despite the 80-degree temperatures, I was thoroughly impressed by the entire event. Even though spectators may be standing there for four hours or more waiting for the 30 seconds they can cheer for their passing runner, the atmosphere was almost exhilarating, with many dressed up in crazy costumes and exuding an encouraging energy to all the competitors. And the determination on the runner’s faces alone is so inspiring – I bet after I attend this year, I’ll want to compete in 2017.

Because this is such an important weekend for so many people both locally and across the country, my team and I wanted to make sure this issue had all the necessary components to guarantee fluency. Aside from the obvious pieces, such as the schedule, course map and other announcements, we have included a whole spread dedicated to the amazing elite athletes, including one from The Windy City herself. You will also find a story featuring people who have not only ran Chicago, but every other state and you can learn about the fascinating history behind the ultimate endurance event in Chicago.

Regardless if you’re a first time runner, an elite athlete or a spectator, this issue of Chicago Athlete is here to answer any questions you have before, during or after race day; if it doesn’t do just that, then reach out to me for the answers, as I will be more than happy to provide them for you.

Also, come visit our booth at the expo – it’ll be one of my first opportunities to show my face to the Chicago running scene, and I’m dying to meet our readers!

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Confessions of a Fat Runner a must-read for all athletes

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any running books are about the authors’ experience running in a foreign country, or training for an ULTR A, and tend to follow the same chronological, descriptive format.

Jennifer Graham’s “Honey Do You Need a Ride? Confessions of a Fat Runner,” however, adds a new spin to running reading.

The title in itself suggests the sarcastic voice Graham is going to take on, and the cover image of a gingerbread cookie dressed in running clothes made of frosting adds to the subtle humor before even opening to page one. When the reader does get to page one, the chapter title “The Shadow Yells Walrus” jumps right into Graham’s wit, and she immediately acknowledges the title by saying “The problem with being a fat runner is this: Everyone wants to give you a ride.” This was the first of hundreds of times I actually laughed out loud during this read.

As the story goes on, Graham tells her experience as being a runner who was given the genes of being overweight – often does she allude her weight to her passionate relationship with ice cream, and her bluntness makes her a very trustworthy and likeable narrator.

With any story focusing on body image comes insecurities and struggles, and Graham identifies hers without shame, which I found to be very respectable. She’s a runner simply because she enjoys running, not to become a “skinny Shirtless Wonder,” as she often refers to others she passes on the streets.

“She knowS that runninG, like a Good book, can help you to live, and She’S

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.

The classic carbo-load the night before running 26.2 miles remains a valuable tradition in many runners’ minds, but sometimes spaghetti and marinara sauce gets boring. Let’s spice it up with some dumplings!

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This skillet dish is a 15-minute meal with just a handful of ingredients, but tons of benefits for a runner.

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Cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise 1-2 oz. Fresh basil, julienned (1/2 to 1 cup loosely packed)

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dIrectIons: 1. Heat a large pot of salted water to boiling; cook the gnocchi for two minutes or according to package directions. Drain and toss with a drizzle of olive oil.

The combination of sarcasm and humor makes this book an easy read, but it also discusses a very important topic; so often are runners stereotyped as tall, skinny people, and when someone breaks that image, people question their motives for running. While Graham explains she initially began running to lose weight, it has become something she looks forward to each day, no matter what her body looks like at the end.

2. Heat a 10-inch or larger cast iron skillet over medium heat with a light drizzle of olive oil. Add the sausage and cook for two to three minutes, or until it begins to brown. Push the sausage into a pile at the edge of the skillet and turn the heat up to high.

“She knows that running, like a good book, can help you to live, and she’s every bit as serious, dedicated and impressive as the folks at the front of the pack. She may, however, be funnier and more fun than most of them,” author Rachel Toor says about Graham.

I think all athletes, and people in general, will learn a lot from Graham – because body image is such a prominent issue today, it’s refreshing to hear of someone who learned to fully accept herself after years of trying to change. Whether you are fast or slow, tall or short, fat or skinny, Graham indirectly negates the stereotype and makes all runners feel like they can accomplish whatever they set their minds too.

While this book is a few years old already, published in 2012, it’s definitely one that will remain relevant on a runner’s bookshelf for a long time.

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3. When the skillet is quite hot, add the tomatoes, skin down, crowding them in if necessary. Cook for one to two minutes or until they are blistered, then stir in with the sausage. Cook for two more minutes, until both tomatoes and sausage are slightly browned.

Stir in gnocchi and cook just until all is combined, but the tomatoes have not broken down into sauce.

4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

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Hydration 101: LESS IS MORE

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hile many runners swear by the “drink as much water as humanely possible before a race” strategy to hydrate, recent research proves that may not be the smartest technique.

their bodies; everyone is different, and if you feel especially thirsty, then drink up, and don’t let your body lose too much water or it will start to malfunction. Taking environment and training intensity into account is also crucial when considering your hydration needs.

Out of fear of dehydration, about 8.9 percent of runners chug gallons of water prior to race day, and 36.5 percent consume fluids to a preset schedule, according to research from Loyola University. However, research from St. Mary’s University in London claims that dehydration isn’t as bad as most think, and it can actually improve one’s performance rather than hinder it.

One rule of thumb to follow is for every pound lost, a runner must drink two 10 fl. oz. glasses of water, or half a liter, to replace liquid lost. Monitoring urine color is another good indicator – dark urine suggests more liquid consumption is needed.

“Think about it,” John Brewer, professor of applied sport science from St. Mary’s, tells Athletics Weekly.

“Each liter of fluid lost equates to approximately 1kg of body weight. Carrying around less weight has a positive impact on endurance performance, so people train their bodies to cope with dehydration, rather than fighting to prevent it.”

In fact, sports scientists from New Zealand suggest that a 3 percent drop in body weight through fluid loss does not slow down runners, and other research shows athletes can lose up to 10 percent without aff ecting performance.

Though many sports scientists support the idea of mild dehydration, they also encourage runners to listen to

But, be careful of over-hydration, scientists warn.

Exercise-associated hyponatremia, or when the blood levels of sodium become too diluted, is a result of drinking too much water, and may be more serious than drinking too little. A doctor from the University of Virginia School of Medicine tells Athletics Weekly that 14 athletes have died from EAH since 1981, and many more have suff ered from it. The kidney specialist reiterates, “Mild degrees of dehydration don’t impair performance.”

Ron Hill ran the 1970 Commonwealth Games marathon without any hydration, yet others require much more to succeed. A doctor from the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine says hydrating should be a simple process; “If you drink when thirsty, you will not become hyponatremic and you will not suffer from significant dehydration.”

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“RearViz helps you see clearly behind, so you won’t lose sight of what’s ahead,” a press release for the mirror states.

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Free Studio Fitness Classes

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ven if race participation has been on the decline for the last two years, that doesn’t mean people are choosing not to work out; instead, studio and group fitness classes have become much more widespread, as 42 percent of Americans are members of a studio, according to MarketWatch. With winter around the corner, these numbers are likely to rise again.

Studio fitness classes tend to be pricey – the popular classes, such as SoulCycle and PureBarre, can cost up to $40 a session, which may deter customers from coming back. But as these classes become more and more trendy, they are offering free or discounted opportunities for first-time clients, according to Fox News. So go ahead, try out a few before committing to a pricing plan.

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Lululemon: While the retail store is known for its stylish, yet often expensive clothing, Lululemon offers complimentary classes at various stores, including yoga, meditation or the Lemon Run Club. There are eight locations around the Chicagoland area.

Nike+ Training Club: With three stores in Chicago, Nike offers several opportunities for fitness classes both indoors and outdoors, and all Nike trainer-taught classes are free. Sign up in advance online.

November Project: This fitness group is not a studio or gym, but it hosts frequent free outdoor activities for athletes of all abilities. Information about the workouts can be found on its website at november-project.com/ category/chicago/.

Core Power Yoga: With 14 different locations just in Chicago, and 13 others throughout the suburbs, Core Power Yoga is an accessible yoga studio that gives new members free classes for their entire first week. After that, customers can purchase different tiers of memberships, and an individual class is $21.

Orangetheory Fitness: An orangetheory workout is a combination of interval treadmill running, weight training and indoor rowing, and every first-timer gets to try the class for free. After the first class, it costs about $30 to participate again. There are six locations around the Windy City.

Crunch Gym: Although it’s not a group fitness studio, Crunch Gym has the standard workout equipment, and new clients all receive a free one-day guest pass. Crunch has locations in Aurora, Mount Prospect and Schaumburg.

REI: Commonly known as the outdoor-supply store, REI offers several outdoor classes, including stand up paddleboarding and mountain biking, both of which are free. Other classes may have a charge.

David Barton Gym: David Barton’s glamorous gym offers unique classes, such as Rock Star Yoga and Rope Burn, and everyone’s first class is free. You can find David Barton in River North, Chicago.

Flywheel: Found in Old Town and Gold Coast, this fitness studio has spin and barre classes, and first-time participants get a 55 percent discount, with a $15 fee for the first class.

Gold’s Gym: The TV commercials don’t lie: every new member of Gold’s Gym gets a complimentary seven-day VIP membership trial or a free group fitness class. There are nine locations in Central and Southern Illinois.

SoulCycle: The hip cycling class gives first time bikers a $14 discount, and is $34 a class every time afterwards.

Aspiring SoulCyclers can spin to Old Town, Southport or The Loop to participate.

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“As the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle course makes its way through the various neighborhoods of the city, we realize the responsibility we have to support – or – uphold the environment of these vital communities,” said Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Executive Race Director, Carey Pinkowski.

“As we grow our sustainability program each year, it is rewarding to see the positive impact of our efforts and the enthusiasm everyone has to make the race as sustainable as possible.”

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addS New Safety feature Strava, the popular smartphone app for athletes, released a new safety feature to allow users to share their riding location in real time with family and friends. the GPS tracking app is a well-liked tool for runners and cyclists to not only track their own trips, but compare them to friends’ routes as well. Users can also obtain statistics such as distance, speed, pace, calories burned and elevation through the app.

CARA’s Free Timed Runs CoMe BaCk thiS Fall

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fter implementing them this summer and seeing much success, the Chicago Area Runners Association has scheduled more ‘Go Runs to occur in the city this fall.

At 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings between Sept. 24 and Nov. 12, runners can meet in Humboldt, Warren and Washington Parks to participate in the chip-timed 1-mile or 5K races. The Chicago Park District will pick up the $9,000 bill to keep these events free for runners, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The first series was held from May 21 to July 9, and had nearly 1,800 runners participate. Almost 3,000 miles were ran over the summer during the program, proving it to be a success, Chicago Park District spokeswoman Jessica Mazey-Faulkner says.

“We implemented ‘Go Runs with the hopes of bringing running to neighborhoods that normally don’t think of health and fitness,” Executive Director of CARA Ed Zylka says. Zylka hopes to bring the program to the suburbs next year.

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Now, the app created in 2014, allows riders to select up to three safety contacts, according to bike radar. those contacts will then receive a text message with a UrL that gives them access to an online map with the cyclist’s exact location, and they can watch them to ensure safety.

Details for the runs will be posted on CARA’s Facebook page, and emailed to those registered the Thursday prior. Online registrations, which are preferred, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. the Thursday before the race. Race-day registration will be available beginning at 8:15 a.m., and participants may run at any ‘Go Run with the same sign-up.

Although riders must be premium members to access the new “beacon” feature (which costs $6 a month or $60 a year), friends and families of the athletes do not even need the app; they’ll just need a web browser. the chosen safety contacts will not be able to see full ride data of the biker.

The non-profit organization is also looking for volunteers to help out on race days. Those signed up will be helping with registration, check-in, gear check, hydration, course marshals and start and finish line management.

Participants are able to both volunteer and run on the same day.

the app does come with a few disclaimers: if an area has poor GPS or data accessibility, the displayed location may be delayed or inaccurate. the feature does not work in airplane mode, and requires location services to be turned on.

“‘Go Runs are open to everyone who is interested in coming out to their neighborhood park to race, run, jog, walk and volunteer,” CARA’s website says. “Volunteers are needed to help support each run, and to encourage greater community engagement at each.”

Strava conducted a study asking athletes what features they want the most, and safety ranked highest.

For more information, including course maps, visit www.cararuns.org/gorun/

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Jacqueline Godbe

Jacqueline Godbe’s triathlon journey began four years ago upon graduation from Northwestern University; she swam at the NCAA Division 1 throughout college, and didn’t want to give up the sport. After being dared by a friend, Godbe trained for, and won the Athena division of the Transamerica Chicago Triathlon. However, Godbe thought her racing career would end as she started medical school, but when she won her age group at the next years Chicago Triathlon, she knew she had to keep competing. “I had been borrowing a bike until this point, so I bought one and started to compete in local races… I was hooked,” Godbe says. Since then, she won the 2014 Doc Spackman Triathlon, the 2015 Capitol View Triathlon and the 2015 Chicago Triathlon with a time of 8:18:53. Godbe also won her age group at the 2016 USAT Nationals in August in Omaha, and placed fourth overall in the women’s category. She looks forward to representing Team USA at the ITU World Championships next year.

Tony bleull

Tony Bleull’s running career started as early as grade school, and he also ran at Putnam County High School. Come college, Bleull was more than ready to run on the North Central College cross-country team, where he ran a 4:08 mile and 14:33 5K. He was eventually inducted into the NCC Hall of Fame for his talent.

Unfortunately, though, after college, Bleull dealt with seven different knee and foot injuries, and had just as many surgeries. As a result, Bleull stopped running for nearly 30 years. But once he started dating his current girlfriend, Kirstin Otto, who has ran three Boston Marathons and two Ironman’s, his love of the sport was rekindled. “I would not be back on the roads if it were not for her,” Bluell says. Now, he is currently competing in the Chicago Area Runners Association’s circuit for his first time, and has completed three marathons since he started running again.

His PR’s are currently at 57:16 for the 15K, 59:34 for 10 miles, and 2:51:51 for a marathon. Although he is in the 50-54 age group, he is often among the top overall finishers of his races, according to friend Paul Oppenheim, who nominated Bluell.

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ome of the largest benefits you can have in the upper echelons of bike racing are to have good tactics and race strategy. Once you start to feel more comfortable owning your place in the peloton, the racing literally becomes easier. This can certainly apply to any racing category, but moreso as the pace quickens in the faster ones.

Much of navigating the group is being confident and comfortable with your ability to read the wind as well as the ebb and flow of the group. This includes keeping your place in the peloton where others might be a bit more timid and back off.

This doesn’t mean being overly aggressive, but it does mean being defensive.

My rule is if your handlebars are in front of theirs, it’s your spot. Many times this means when you are riding side by side with someone, all it takes is one or two more pedal strokes to fill in the gap in front of you, versus him or her. This then makes it easier to continue moving up while protected from the wind instead of having to go to the outsides and exposing yourself to do so.

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have to be smarter than the next guy, and the next, and so on.

One example is when and how to attack, or create a move. Even if you are strong enough to ride off the front solo and dangle for a while, that doesn’t do anything for you, and you are only flexing your muscles for yourself. There are times where someone might bridge up to you, but it’s very hard to do it this way.

No one cares how strong you are in races, but rather can you turn it into tangible results. Many make this mistake often, as it is hard to be selective with efforts, trying to rein yourself in while keeping in check. Aggressive racing is great, but use your aggression to your discretion.

Here are some guidelines, (not steadfast rules) for creating a break: 1 Attacking from the middle or back (or at least five wheels back from the front) and not off the front: You want momentum as you come past the front guys. You don’t want everyone to see your every move as you stand up and accelerate, since this will allow everyone to adjust to you instantly.

2 If you attack (or bridge), make it snappy. Some people consider themselves diesels instead of responsive sports cars, but you need both. A slow ramp up for an attack or a bridge does no good

when you need to spend more time in the wind, giving everyone behind you a chance to respond.

You want to defeat people mentally when they see you go – don’t even give them the option to chase you. Be 50 feet out front before they can choose to let you go or not, essentially making the decision for them.

3 Use a bunch up to attack, and do not attack while the peloton is strung out single file. When you decide to attack while everyone is lined out in the wind, it’s not ideal. The pace will slow, and the group will bunch. A perfect situation would be if you are 20 riders back and it’s lined out. As it slows, watch as the front balloons up and then attack up the side.

You will probably take one or two riders with you as well, leaving all the other strong cyclers that were just pulling at the front gasping for air.

4 Attack just before tailwind sections, not into a headwind. Think aerodynamics: you are being assisted by the wind, so the guy behind you is not catching that much more of a break.

5 Attack in a crosswind, with the same concept as above: the rider behind is only getting half of a draft behind you. If you are trying to take one to two riders with you, only leave room for one or two.

If you are trying to bridge or go solo, leave room for no one and put everyone else that might be on your wheel, in the gutter.

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understood that in order to prevent similar occurrences among youth, teens and their families need to be educated, and the stigma of depression needs to be eliminated. They founded Erika’s Lighthouse that same year, and 12 years and five employees later, the charity is impacting over 60,000 individuals a year, with programs in 18 states.

After being thoroughly involved with Erika’s Lighthouse, and picking up her running career, Heather has decided to compete in her first marathon this fall, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9.

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chicago marathon is paLpaBLE.” — hEathEr FrEEd “Erika’s Lighthouse has been involved with the Chicago Marathon for the last two years and I have attended the event as a spectator and supporter each time,” Heather says. “For me, it was impossible to watch and not want to be a part of it myself. The spirit of the Chicago Marathon is palpable.”

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Erika’s Lighthouse third largest annual fundraiser – this year, there will be 35 runners on the team, some of who have dealt with teenage depression themselves, according to Heather.

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eather Freed has been competitive in all parts of her life from school to athletics.

At 13, she joined the middle school track team as a way to stay in shape for hockey season.

Heather remained on the track team throughout middle school and into high school competing in the 400m, 800m, 4x400m relay and 4x800m relay. She was also the captain of her track and tennis teams, and even competed on the boy’s ice hockey team, due to the lack of a girl’s team at her school.

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she signed up for the 2015 Rock ‘n Roll Chicago Half Marathon, and despite the humidity, she finished with a time of 2:20:13 and a smile on her face. Not only did that smile display a feeling of accomplishment, but pride that she was representing an organization she is devoted to: Erika’s Lighthouse.

Heather is a licensed clinical social worker and Executive Director for Erika’s Lighthouse, “a very special charity in Chicago working to educate school communities about teen depression, eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and empower teens to take charge of their mental health,” Heather says.

The organization began in 2004 after 14-year-old Erika Neuckranz committed suicide; her parents

“Interesting fact: running is a just as effective as anti-depressant medication,” Heather adds. “When you work in a profession of serving others, I love that it is a part of my day that is just for me …

I really enjoy connecting with my body, pushing myself physically and clearing my mind.”

Heather admits that finding the time to train is the most difficult part for her. Although the long distances can be challenging, they are also gratifying; she remembers running 10 miles for her first time and feeling very accomplished. She has also learned the importance of taking care of her body and mind, claiming, “With the right attitude, anyone can do it.”

Now feeling prepared to run her first full marathon, Heather shares that she is going to dedicate each mile to someone, or something, that she loves in honor of her charity.

“I am looking forward to carrying those people with me in my mind and heart throughout the 26.2 miles,” she says.

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If you know any toddlers, you also know that as soon as they can run, they will try to run everywhere.

Pre-school aged kids never seem to walk unless reprimanded firmly by adults; primary grade kids (grades first through third) are similar – running continuously through recess or play time. But by the upper elementary years, kids run less and less. By high school, if we haven’t regularly encouraged kids to run, they may rarely ever run again. So how can we help our kids to maintain their toddler enthusiasm with this rewarding, life-long fitness activity?

Healthy running programs for elementary aged (and older) kids are invaluable as opportunities to promote a life-long love of running. Fortunately, programs like these are booming in the Chicago region. Some elementary physical education teachers offer after school running clubs and reward cumulative miles or minutes run over the course of the year. Girls on the Run (GOTR Chicago) coordinates volunteer coaches who lead girls through 10-week running programs throughout the Chicago area and surrounding counties (currently in 100+ locations). GOTR offers two levels: one for third through fifth grade girls and another for sixth through eighth grade girls.

Chicagoland is also home to many thriving youth running teams with a long history of success. USA Track and Field offers a list of Illinois registered clubs at usatf.org. There, you can find clubs like the Windy City Hammers, practicing year-round at Whitney Young High School and Jackson Park.

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Club, which offers free track meets throughout the summer. World Sport Chicago Summer Track Program sponsors several independent teams and three track meets in Chicago each year for kids ages six to 16. The Zephyrs Track Club in Maywood offers track workouts and competitions to kids ages four and up. The Saints Track Club exposes kids ages seven and older to track and field in the Jackson Park neighborhood and assists kids in the college selection and scholarship application process.

The suburbs also offer many great youth running programs. The Chicago Flyers practices in the near west suburbs and offers cross country as well as track and field seasons. The Elgin Sharks have flourished for years in the city of Elgin; the Accelerators Running Club operates year-round in the Batavia/Geneva/St. Charles area with practices, numerous free cross country races, all-comers track meets and a summer mile run series; the Aurora Flyers has earned fame for producing great track sprinters in Aurora as well as for offering practices throughout the year in the Aurora and Oswego area.

Most middle schools now offer fall cross country programs and area high school programs are as competitive as any in the country. The Illinois High School State XC Meet in Peoria each November is a truly impressive showcase of outstanding high school running.

If you have kids, keep them in running by involving them in groups that carefully nurture a love for the sport at an age appropriate level. If they keep running through their school years, they will likely be forever runners.

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Seth has also raced the Chicago Kids Triathlon four times and likes to go for bike rides. He enjoys fishing, chess, reading and plays the clarinet. He inspired his two younger sisters to join his club running team, the Accelerators.

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1. Although the Esprit de She 10K was cancelled due to a heat advisory, a group of women happily pose at the 5K finish line on July 21.

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2. Solo Zhang heads towards the second mile of the BTN Big10 5K on Aug. 6 in Chicago, sporting the general Big Ten Network fan shirt.

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3. A Wisconsin Badger fan piggy-backs her son through the BTN Big10 5K course.

All 14 Big Ten Colleges were widely represented at the race.

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4. A group of runners endure the heat on July 23 with their sights set on the eggs, bagels and bacon waiting for them at the finish line of the Brunch Run 5K in Chicago.

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Adventure for runners By holly PeTroviCh

PhoTo By ali engin

Across the United States, there are dozens of great marathons with different themes, environments and courses. like every state in the country, each 26.2-mile race has its own personality, providing a completely unique race experience from others. and while some people’s bucket list consists of visiting every state, many chose to see the country from the perspective of a marathon start line.

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DEAN KARNAZES, ALSO KNOWN AS “MARATHON MAN,” NEARS THE FINISH LINE OF ONE OF HIS MARATHONS WITH A GROUP OF SUPPORTERS, DURING HIS ADVENTURE TO COMPLETE 50 MARATHONS IN 50 STATES IN 50 CONSECUTIVE DAYS.

Fifty state marathoners are actually more common than you may think; in fact, there’s a whole club based in Houston called the 50 States Marathon Club, where runners can meet others with the same goal, and receive certification upon completion.

“A certified finish means you have provided us with proof of completion of each of those 50 states, you have been a member of the club for two years, and have paid, then you get a trophy with your name and place of finish,” she adds.

The club originally began in 2001 as 10-person group who had the same goal of running a marathon in each of the 50 states. Today, there are over 4,000 members, and over 1,000 who have completed “the list,” according to club president Lois Berkowitz, who’s working on her fifth time around the country.

Even though the club is based out of Houston, members are located all over the country, and some are even outside of the United States. Brad Schwartz, who serves on the club board, is a member and finisher from Chicago.

“All you need to join us is to have completed 10 marathons in 10 different states,” Berkowitz says. “Years ago, we used to require 20 states to join, but now we want to be there at the beginning of the adventure to provide support.”

While there are several other marathon clubs across the country with similar goals, including the 50 States Half Marathon Club, the 50 & DC Marathon Group and 50sub4, the 50 States Marathon Club is unique in its certification obtainability. Although finishers don’t have to be certified (it costs $80), many are drawn to this option because it provides proof of accomplishment, Berkowitz says.

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Schwartz did his first marathon in 1997, and was instantly hooked. He continued competing, and at one race, he noticed a 50 States Marathon Club shirt, and decided to check it out.

Now, Schwartz has completed the list three times, accomplishing his last trip in March 2015. He explains that the club consists of a group of “fanatics,” and the goal is a captivating one.

“There is such a small percentage of people who have accomplished it, and it’s a unique thing to do,” Schwartz adds.

Aside from the running, Schwartz thinks the travel is the best part of joining the club; not only do you get to meet so many people with the same goal and interests, but you get to see the entire country while doing it.

“You hear the clichés: it’s not the destination, it’s the trip getting there,” he says. “My girlfriend and I call them ‘run-cations,’ and we’ve begun doing other races in other countries as well. We try and do two a year.”

Schwartz remembers his first finish being a really exciting time; for all finishers, the entire group meets up to celebrate with a dinner and party.

After the first time around, though, Schwartz says it unfortunately “loses its luster.” By the second or third trip through the United States, which is not an unusual achievement for members of the 50 States Marathon Club, you’ve done over 100 marathons, and it’s not as exciting as the first 50.

“It’s more like, just dinner, no party … after you’ve done 500 marathons, you don’t wear the medal anymore,” Schwartz jokes. Schwartz is approaching his 207th marathon, but calls himself a “small potato” compared to those with over 500 under their belt.

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Although he never reached out to be a part of the official organization, Mark Sturwold from Bartlett is a 50-state finisher as well. After running 50 marathons, Sturwold admits he’s not even the biggest fan of running.

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Running 50 marathons is beyond impressive, but Dean Karnazes wanted to add his own spin on the adventure.

Commonly known as “Marathon Man,” Karnazes ran 50 marathons in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days. He started on Sept.

17, 2006 at the Lewis and Clark Marathon in St. Louis, and finished on November 5 at the New York City Marathon.

Of the 50, Karnazes ran eight live races, including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the Portland Marathon and the New York City Marathon. In order to complete races in the remaining 42 states, Karnazes and his team of sponsors contacted race directors for the most prominent marathon in that state, and asked them to recreate the certified course and finish. All 42 race directors agreed.

“We also got permits to have up to 50 other runners with me, and it became amazing,” Karnazes remembers. “All of a sudden, we had like hundreds of people trying to sign up for the 50 slots. Having others join me was the most meaningful part to me.”

“I always wanted to do an Ironman because I thought it was the biggest accomplishment someone could make,” Sturwold says.

“Having this goal [of 50 state marathons] allowed me to get into shape to complete my other goal of doing an Ironman.”

And he did just that; in 2013, Sturwold completed his first full Ironman, and continues to do other triathlon distances today. His endurance adventure, however, began in 2003 when he ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon with his friend Dave. The two continued doing Chicago for a few years, and then decided to try one in Las Vegas.

“You start talking to people who have tried other races and you want to too,” Sturwold explains. “We got this idea that destination marathons might be interesting, and after running in a few states, we thought we might as well do them all.”

Sporting a t-shirt reading “50 before 60,” Sturwold crossed his 50th finish line in West Virginia last November. Looking back, he is grateful that this goal took him to places he probably never would have visited otherwise.

“I would be standing on a start line in Wyoming on a Saturday morning, and if I didn’t have that lifestyle I would never be there,” he says. “It was just weird, like why am I standing in Birmingham right now?”

Sturwold also values the different people he met over the years, who all added to the unique experience. Above all though, he appreciates the mindset he formed from the adventure.

“My favorite thing was the ‘just don’t give up’ mentality,” he reflects. “I wasn’t the greatest runner, but I thought ‘if I can do this, I can do anything.”

MATHEW AND ANNIE MAPRAM, MEMBERS OF THE 50 STATE MARATHON CLUB, POSE AT THE BEAR CHASE MARATHON IN GROVETON, TX.

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Reminiscing, Karnazes, who has completed a total of 300 marathons and dozens of ULTRA races, admits that it was excruciating at times. Even for someone who can run 350 miles in under 81 hours without sleep, the jet lag and constant moving caught up to him.

“The western states were the hardest because of the travel because they are all further away from each other … I’d run a marathon, then hop in a bus for a 10-hour ride,” he adds.

“The drastic weather changes were difficult too, especially in states like Alaska and Hawaii.”

Aside from the frequent struggles, Karnazes says the “incredible highs” were what kept him going; he loved meeting the local people and getting to see every state. And although he never sought distinction from the Houston group, Karnazes wrote a book on how meaningful the experience was to him.

Now, the running robot focuses on longer distances. He has run a 200-mile relay by himself on 12 separate occasions, and uses marathons as his training runs. Along with his first book about his 50 state experience, he has published two others with a third to come. Karnazes continues to travel across the country to run, while also giving motivational talks to different clubs and companies.

“Running’s become my life, and I’m just doing what I love,” he says.

“NEVER BRAG IN THIS SPORT. THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEONE WHO’S DONE MORE MILES THAN YOU AND DONE THEM FASTER.” — SCHWARTZ

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MARK STURWOLD FROM BARTLETT, IL CELEBRATES WITH DAUGHTER REBECCA AND WIFE DIANE IN WEST VIRGINIA LAST NOVEMBER WHEN HE CROSSED HIS 50TH FINISH LINE IN HIS 50TH STATE.

“You can back yourself in a corner, and be left with places with very few marathons, like Delaware and New Jersey, and have to wait nine months or a year,” Schwartz says. “When you have five states left and have to wait until they do have marathons, it’s frustrating.”

Many people decide to finish in Hawaii or Alaska because they’re the hardest to travel too. If you do have a particular place you want to finish, you need to pick it early, Schwartz adds. Also, leave some space in case something gets cancelled.

From Sturwold’s perspective, the most important component of being successful is having a strong support team; he says that without the encouragement from his wife Diane, he never would have been able to do it.

“It’s pretty selfish in some ways actually,” Sturwold admits.

“The hardest part is to have someone who supports the money and time spent … you need a pretty supportive spouse and family to let you take nine trips in one year.”

As far as training, Schwartz says that because he was doing a marathon every other weekend, he didn’t really need to do a lot of long runs alone, which was a perk in his eyes.

He did several seven mile runs at Busse Woods on his off weeks, but it really depends how often you want to run and how much you need to train for it.

Staying injury-free is crucial when working towards super endurance. When running 1,310 miles over any span of time, a runner must listen to their body and take care of it.

Whether you’re contemplating this goal as a way to get in shape, to see the country, or to have an official trophy, it’s an ambitious commitment. Before starting, be sure to plan ahead and know what you’re getting yourself into.

Finally, Schwartz stresses the importance of staying humble throughout the entire experience; it’s a great accomplishment, and pride is allowed, but it’s an individual sport and nobody likes a boaster.

Prior to running your first race, Schwartz strongly suggests mapping out your route.

“Never brag in this sport,” Schwartz says. “There’s always someone who’s done more miles than you and done them faster.”

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HISTORY Lesson BY: HOLLY PETROVICH

ON THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON What started off as mission to add to the sporting spirit of Chicago has become one of the leading marathons in the country.

Every October, runners from around the world flock to Chicago to run the renowned Bank of America Chicago Marathon; beginning in 1977 as a race that any runner could enjoy, the city of Chicago has built upon the initial strong foundation to create an event that keeps people coming back year after year.

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In the last 39 years, the race has evolved with the running community; participation continues to increase, sponsors have been changed, and the course has had its fair share of adjustments as well. But one thing remains the same: The Bank of America Chicago Marathon is a “world-class marathon event,” current race director Carey Pinkowski says, and always will be.

THE FIRST START LINE Originally titled the Mayor Daley Marathon after the Chicago Mayor, the first ever Chicago Marathon took place on Sept. 25, 1977 at 8 a.m. In order to compete, runners had to pay a mere $5 entry fee.

Wendy Miller, the first race director, was a major asset in putting together the city’s first marathon; he remembers sitting at a meeting with the Midwest Masters, a 40 and over running group, and discussing the potential of creating a 26.2-mile race through the streets of Chicago.

The 1978 marathon, though, was not as easy. After receiving many requests to change the start time and entry fee of the race, the founders could not agree on a decision. Some wanted a $10 entry fee with a noon start time to draw more spectators and publicity, but the others claimed the late starting time could be potentially hazardous to runners if it’s hot out.

In fact, this debate is what created the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA), when Dr. Nequin and Mier decided to leave the marathon committee and form their own group.

“We were all interested, but we didn’t have any access to money,” says Miller, who was a partner in a financial advising firm at the time. “We didn’t get any sponsors, but one of my friends who had run a lot of marathons with me, Lee Flaherty, underwrote the marathon for us.”

“I remember coming down the last few miles by Soldier Field and a Pink Floyd concert was going on, and I just went by still measuring,” Miller reminisces. “The course has been changed several times since then, but all for the better.”

Come race day, everything went pretty smoothly.

More than 4,200 runners participated in the races debut, and 2,128 finished. Dan Cloeter and Dorothy Doolittle were the first male and female winners of the Chicago marathon, with times of 2:17:52 and 2:50:47, respectively.

Today, whenever someone talks about the Chicago Marathon, it’s the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Since 2008, the Bank of America has proudly sponsored the race, along with the annual Shamrock Shuffle 8K in March, but it had several predecessors.

Although the race did not have a sponsor for the first two years, Beatrice Foods took over in 1979, and kicked off the races’ annual success, Miller says.

Runners were given Tropicana orange juice and Dannon yogurt at the finish line.

Also at this time, Miller stepped down as race director and passed the torch to Bob Wright. Beatrice Foods dropped its sponsorship after the 1986 race, and Wright could not find a replacement, so unfortunately there was no 1987 Chicago Marathon. Luckily though, a group came together to organize a half marathon to allow Chicago runners to still compete.

But finding someone to cover the costs was just the beginning; Miller, along with the other four founders, Bill Robinson, Sharon Mier, Dr. Noel Nequin and Wayne Goeldner, had to do all of the legwork. First, they were in charge of finding volunteers, in which York Cross Country Coach Joe Newton brought his team to be the main marshals, and two ladies were hired to write down all the finishers and their times, by hand, at the finish line. Miller and his team also had to order the water and sports drinks for the aid stations, which he remembers being a big struggle because they didn’t know how much to get, as none of them had organized a race before.

One of the biggest tasks, though, was creating the course. Miller hopped on a bike, and used a device to measure the mileage precisely. And he had to measure the 26.2 mile course more than once.

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In 1988, Old Style claimed the Chicago Marathon, and the race returned, despite the unseasonably cold weather for the end of October. And in 1989, runners battled the unseasonably warm temperatures, perfectly depicting the unpredictability of Chicago weather.

The following year, Pinkowski was officially named race director. Starting as an intern for the race a year earlier, Pinkowski was the youngest race director of any U.S. marathon, and also the most persistent to success, Miller says.

1991 “Nequin said start times for a long race should be 8 a.m. at the latest,” Miller says. “These were in the days when you couldn’t Google other race statistics, so we didn’t have any idea.”

In the end, the race time was moved to 10:30 a.m., and the entry fee was $10. It didn’t stop there, though; thousands of participants wore black armbands to protest the later start time, and because of the hot temperatures, nearly 300 runners were treated for blisters and heat exhaustion. And the following year, the race was moved to October.

“We started one step at a time building the event from the ground up and having a solid race day experience,” Pinkowski looks back at his first few years. “The community has been amazing with support, and the sponsors all contribute to success we’ve had.”

In 1994, the race became the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, and because of the new sponsorship, the race went back to the world’s top races, a position not held since 1986. Over 10,000 runners competed in the 17th Chicago Marathon.

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“I think the big move forward was developing this consistent and respected sponsor,” Miller says.

MILES OF MILESTONES With a race that’s been around for nearly 40 years, and has experienced as much change and growth as the Chicago Marathon has, not one moment can be depicted as the best, Pinkowski says. That’s why he looks back on the several milestones of the race.

“There’s been so many benchmarks over the years,” he says. “I remember the first time we raised $1 million through our charity program … and the numbers of people registered and how quickly they register are all part of it.”

The first big record of the Chicago Marathon was on its 20th anniversary in 1997; not only did it have a record number of registrants, but was also the first time all 50 states were represented. There was also a 202 percent increase in foreign runners, totaling 1,074.

Then in 2000, 27,956 runners crossed the finish line, making it the fourth-biggest marathon in history.

And every year after that, more involvement records were set.

In 2007, 36,000 runners competed, and 45,000 the year after. That number became the capacity of the event, and in 2011, registration was sold out in a record time of 31 days. This became a repeating pattern, ultimately leading to the marathons lottery system which began in 2014.

There’s also been numerous record race times set at the Chicago Marathon; in 1984, Steve Jones unknowingly set a World Record time in the men’s race with a time of 2:08:05. Also in ’84, Rosa Mota beat the women’s course record, which she set the previous year, at 2:26:01. And in 2002, Paula Radcliffe crushed the World Record in the women’s race by 89 seconds running a 2:17:18.

“The 2009 race set a number of new benchmarks, among them a record number of finishers (33,703), a record number of charity runners (8,500) and dollars raised ($10-plus million), a record number of spectators (1.7 million), and a new course record (2:05:41),” the race website states.

One lady known for her record-setting streak is Ann Walters Thompson. Thompson, who broke her back at 16, won the women’s wheelchair competition from 1990 to 1996, the only athlete to ever have won seven consecutive Chicago Marathons.

It’s like my hometown race, and a race that’s very welcoming for wheelchairs, so I really enjoyed it,” Thompson says.

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1978 Thompson’s first time at Chicago was 1:53:33, and in 1992, she set the current record for the wheelchair competition at 1:44:29.

As the Chicago Marathon continued to grow in participation, it also had to evolve in many aspects to keep up. In 1998, race organizers implemented the ChampionChip timing system to ensure precise timing for the runners at the start, half-marathon mark and the finish. This also allowed officials to know exactly how many runners started and finished.

In 2008, the elite athletes started five minutes before the Open field for the first time to space out runners. Also in this year, the number of aid stations were increased from 15 to 20.

THE WINDY AND RUNNING CITY After 26 years as race director, Pinkowski values how much the Bank of America Chicago Marathon has grown, and attributes a lot of that to the running scene in Chicago.

“Twenty-six years ago, people looked at the marathon as an ‘extreme experience,’ but now it’s become so mainstream,” he says. “[The Chicago Marathon is] a traditional weekend that people mark on their calendars, and I think the acceptance of the marathon has changed dramatically.”

While many travel from different locations to compete in the annual race, the number of local competitors is what really reflects this growth, Pinkowski says. The thousands that train locally for the race on the lakefront and suburb trails compared to the handful when he first began proves that the marathon remains relevant.

The quality of the training has improved, too. The number of coaches that center their plans around the marathon, and teach athletes how to stay healthy and what to wear complements the runner experience, Pinkowski adds.

“With all the training groups and friendships formed, you don’t hear the ‘loneliness of the long distance runner’ anymore,” he says. “And there’s such an access to talented coaches and information, it’s been a big asset … it’s just a wonderful environment.”

The number of female runners has also increased drastically; 26 years ago, less than 5 percent of the finishers were women, but now it’s almost half.

No matter how much the race changes over the years, Thompson says she will always appreciate the environment of Chicago out of all the other races she competed in.

“I always liked the fall marathon, and you never know what to expect … it’s been hot, and -20 and snowing once and raining once, I kind of liked that,” Thompson says. “And I also liked the fact that it was very flat.”

She also says she loves that the course covers every part of the city; it starts in the heart of the city to give runners a tour of the architecture, and the finish on Lakeshore Drive is unique to other races as there’s not many turns and the view of the water is beautiful.

In the future, Pinkowski says he and his team will continue to do whatever it takes to improve the running experience. They usually begin evaluating a few weeks after a race ends to plan for the next year, and definitely rely on feedback.

“For a lot of people, it’s their first marathon, and the most memorable,” Pinkowski says. “I enjoy creating an event that is the ultimate expression of running … for us to continue to create that opportunity for people in Chicago to be a part of a world-class marathon event, that’s very rewarding.”

All numbers and statistics gathered from www.chicagomarathon.com/press-center/race-history/.

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9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up McCormick Place; Lakeside Center, Hall D

SATURDAY OCTOBER 8

7:30 a.m.

International Chicago 5K Daley Plaza (50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL)

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Abbott Health & Fitness Expo; Packet pick-up McCormick Place; Lakeside Center, Hall D

7:20 a.m.

Marathon Wheelchair Start Grant Park

7:21 a.m.

Marathon Handcycle Start Grant Park

7:22 a.m.

Athletes with Disabilities Start (AWD) Grant Park

7:30 a.m.

Wave 1 Start Grant Park

8 a.m.

Wave 2 Start Grant Park

9 a.m.

Spectator access to Grant Park begins

9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party Grant Park, Butler Field

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TERA MOODY WILL BE RUNNING HER SEVENTH BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON THIS OCTOBER, AND COULDN’T FEEL MORE READY.

BY HOLLY PETROVICH | PHOTO BY ALI ENGIN No matter where she lives, Tera Moody always makes an effort to come back to her home city for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

The elite athlete grew up in St. Charles, but moved out to Colorado in 2004 for training. A decade later, though, Moody felt homesick, and now lives in Chicago, three blocks from the Lakefront Path.

“I can go for a run any morning and see people I know there,” she says. “I’ve met so many people and everyone is so open, and I really like that about Chicago.”

In fact, one of her favorite parts about running the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is the recognition; although her bib says “Moody,” she often hears spectators cheer for her by her first name. “That’s how I know people know me, I feel so much support from everyone,” she adds.

Moody ran her first marathon in Chicago in 2005, and exceeded her goal of breaking three hours and came in at 2:50:08. She continued competing over the next few years, and placed in the top 10 in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Also at the 2010 race, Moody earned her current personal best at 2:30:53.

Going into last year’s race, Moody set a goal of running under 2:37, but due to a year and a half of injuries and time off, she did not meet that goal. Then, this year during the Olympic Trials, Moody got a cramp in her hamstring and couldn’t finish the race. Now, her attitude about racing is more about personal accomplishment than the time on the clock. “[At the 2016 Chicago Marathon] I’d like to push my body very hard doing what I love and give my best effort,” Moody says.

“I’m not focused on time or place, I’m focused on effort and laying it out there because I didn’t get to do that at the trials.”

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So far, Moody feels confident she can do just that. After taking a week off in July, Moody has been going for longer runs and feels really good with no pain. She averages about 100 miles a week, but also finds great importance in cross training.

As an elite athlete, Moody admits they are spoiled. Not only do they get rides to the start and from the finish, a special bathroom and dressing rooms, but they get their own water bottles at every 5K mark and don’t have to juggle the little paper cups.

“The Chicago Marathon really takes care of its athletes,” Moody says. “When I do smaller races, I forget there’s nobody to take my car keys, and I realize how spoiled I am.”

The downside, though, is elite athletes don’t get the chance to explore the city the days before the race like other runners. Instead, they are interviewing with the media and attend press conferences.

“It’s amazing and incredible to be in the elite field, but there’s definitely the pressure we put on ourselves to perform,” she adds.

“I love, love, love the Chicago Marathon; it was the first marathon I ever did, I qualified for the Olympic trials here, had my PR here and also had one of my worst marathons here,” Moody says. “I have so many great memories of Chicago and running, and the marathon has always just been really special to me.”

TWO MORE LOCAL ELITES to watch out for are Kristen Heckert, last years female winner from Bolingbrook and Kevin Havel from Arlington Heights who took 25th in last years Bank of America Chicago Marathon race.

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DENNIS KIMETTO

KENYA

DICKSON CHUMBA

KENYA

Kimetto set the Marathon World Record in Berlin in 2014 with a time of 2:02:57.

He also set a 25K World Record of 1:11:18 at the Berlin BIG 25K in 2012, but has struggled to reach the podium since his marathon world record performance.

DENNIS KIMETTO

Chumba took home his third career victory at the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon where he broke the lead pack with just three miles to go and finished with a time of 2:09:25; his personal record, however, was in 2014 at 2:04:32 when he finished third in the same race.

DIEGO ESTRADA

USA

Although he has never run a full marathon, Estrada was the 2015 U.S. Half Marathon Championships winner, with a time of 1:00:51 that he earned in Houston, which is the seventh fastest time in American history. The Arizona resident attempted to make the U.S. Olympic team on the track, finishing a distant 11th in the 5000m.

GIDEON KIPKETER

KENYA

KOJI GOKAYA

JAPAN

With a personal best half marathon time of 59:53, Kipketer made his marathon debut at the Amsterdam Marathon in 2012. He finished seventh with his still-standing personal best time of 2:08:14. This year, Kipketer won the Mumbai Marathon and set the new course record of 2:08:35.

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Gokaya was named Japan’s “Rookie of the Year” in 2011 when he finished tenth in his first marathon with a time of 2:12:07. He ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon that October and placed seventh, and received his personal best at the 2015 Tokyo Marathon at 2:09:21.

LUKE PUSKEDRA

USA

Residing in Oregon, Puskedra finished 2015 as the comeback story of the year: after finishing with a time of 2:28:54 at the 2014 New York City Marathon, he quit running and gained 23 pounds. He came back to the Duluth Marathon in 2015 and earned his PR of 2:15:27. He was also favored to make the 2016 Olympic marathon team, but finished in fourth place.

MICAH KOGO

KENYA

Starting strong at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Kogo took home a bronze medal in the 10,000m. He then broke the 10K road world record in 2009 with a time of 27:01. In 2013, Kogo ran the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and earned his PR of 2:06:56, but has failed to place top three in his last six marathons.

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NICK ARCINIAGA

USA

Arciniaga from Arizona is the 2013 U.S. Marathon Championships winner, and has placed in the top 10 of all 13 marathons he competed in. He earned his personal best in 2011 at Houston with a finishing time of 2:11:43, and has a half marathon time of 1:03:22 in Houston as well.

STEPHEN SAMBU

KENYA

TSEGAYE KEBEDE

ETHIOPIA

Sambu will make his marathon debut at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon this year. He is known for being the 2015 and 2016 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Champion, and has a half marathon time of 1:00:41.

FLORENCE KIPLAGAT

KENYA

Kiplagat took first for females in the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:23:33. Her personal best, however, is 2:19:44, which she achieved in Berlin in 2011. Kiplagat is also a Half Marathon World Record Holder with a time of 1:05:09.

FREYA ROSS

JESSICA PETERSSON

Kebede was the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Champion in 2012, with the course record time of 2:04:38. He also won in Paris in 2008, Fukuok in 2008 and 2009 and in London in 2010 and 2013. Kebede returns to Chicago for his second time this October.

GREAT BRITAIN

Ross made her debut at the London Marathon in 2012 and finished in 2:28:10.

While she hoped to qualify for the Olympic team, she didn’t, until someone dropped out and she acquired the spot for the 2012 games. She was the first British Athlete to finish with a time of 2:32:14.

GULUME CHALA

ETHIOPIA

The 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be Chala’s first Abbott World Marathon Majors race. She set her current PR of 2:23:12 at the Frankfurt Marathon in 2015, where she came in first. The athlete took second in both the Paris Marathon and Gold Coast Airport Marathon this year.

DENMARK

Petersson finished in the top 10 females at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon last year, where she earned her personal best at 2:30:07. She hopes to run 34 seconds faster this year, and will be competing in the Olympic Marathon in Rio.

SARAH CROUCH

USA

SERENA BURLA

USA

SARAH CROUCH

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After qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, Crouch obtained a hip injury leaving her out of the games. She came back in April at the Boston Marathon where she placed 11th overall, and was the second American. Her personal best was set at 2:32:44 in Chicago in 2014.

The Virginia resident was named the 2014 U.S. Half Marathon Champion, and has a personal best of 1:10:08 from 2010. Her marathon record is 2:28:01 from Amsterdam in 2013, when she placed second. Burla is expected to place in the top ten for the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

KENYA

Valentine Kipketer made her marathon debut in 2012 when she finished fifth in Hamburg at 2:28:02. The following year, she won the Mumbai Marathon and set the course record of 2:24:33. Her record is 2:23:02, which she set in Amsterdam in 2012.

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PERFECT VIEWING AREAS TO WATCH YOUR FAVORITE RUNNER

As in years past, general spectators will not have access to the race start and finish areas within Grant Park on race day. These areas will be accessible to participants displaying their event-issued bib numbers, event staff with proper credentials, and ticketed guests (where applicable). Individuals who are not registered for the race will not be able to escort runners to the start line or greet runners at the finish line.

We recommend that spectators support runners from elsewhere on the course, and meet runners after the race at the designated runner reunite area at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Grant Park.

The 27th Mile Post-Race Party/runner reunite area of Grant Park (Butler Field) will open to spectators at 9 a.m. To access this area, spectators must pass through security and bag screening.

RECOMMENDED SPECTATOR VIEWING AREAS:

To view runners closest to the start of the race, go to Grand Avenue, between Columbus Drive and State Street, near Mile 1, or anywhere along State Street, between Grand Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.

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To view runners closest to the finish of the race, go to the Bank of America Cheer Zone at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

After the race, spectators should plan to meet their runners at the runner reunite area in Butler Field, located north of Jackson Drive, between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive.

VIEWING AREAS

BY CTA TRAINS

Use Chicago’s excellent CTA rail transit system to show your support for this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon from beginning to end. Talk to your runners and find out their planned pace to estimate when they will arrive at particular locations on the course.

GRAND STATION (RED LINE) | MILES 1, 3 AND 12 Board a Red Line train and exit at Grand Avenue.

MONROE STATION (RED LINE) | MILE 2 Board a Red Line train and exit at Jackson Boulevard.

CHICAGO STATION (RED LINE) | MILES 3.5 AND 11.5 Board a Red Line train and exit at Chicago Avenue.

Walk three blocks west to LaSalle Street and four blocks west to Wells Street.

ADDISON STATION (RED LINE) | MILE 7.75 Board a Red Line train and exit at Addison Street. Walk four blocks east to Broadway.

SEDGWICK STATION (BROWN LINE) | MILE 10.25 Board a Brown Line train and exit at Sedgwick Street.

Walk a half-block north to North Avenue.

UIC-HALSTED STATION (BLUE LINE) | MILES 16, 16.5 Board a Blue Line train and exit at UIC-Halsted. Use the Halsted Street exit or Morgan Street exit. Walk two blocks north on Morgan Street to Jackson Boulevard. to view the runners at Mile 16 in Greektown or use the Halsted Street exit to Mile 16.5.

18TH STATION (PINK LINE) | MILE 19 Board a Pink Line train and exit at 18th Street. Walk one block east to Ashland Avenue.

HALSTED STATION (ORANGE LINE) | MILE 20.5 Board an Orange Line train and exit at Halsted Street.

35TH-BRONZEVILLE-IIT STATION (RED AND GREEN LINE) | MILES 23, 23.25 Board a Red or Green Line train and exit at 35thBronzeville-IIT. Use the 33rd Street or 35th Street exit.

ROOSEVELT STATION (RED, GREEN AND ORANGE LINE) | MILE 26 Board a Red, Green or Orange Line train and exit at Roosevelt Road. Walk east on Roosevelt Road toward the Bank of America Cheer Zone at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

RACE DAY

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Runner tracking will be available for all participants during the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Sign up to receive split times posted to your Facebook or Twitter feeds or have split times sent directly to your mobile phone via text.

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YOUR NEED-TO-KNOW GUIDE FOR RACE WEEKEND CHEER ZONES

Bank of America: Connect with Bank of America at two locations to support all race participants. The cheer items needed to support your runners will be supported by the Chicago Marathon. The Mile 13 Cheer Zone will be located on Monroe and Jefferson Street (two blocks from Union Station). The Mile 26 Cheer Zone is near the finish line between Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road (two blocks from CTA Red Line Roosevelt stop).

Connect to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, its neighborhoods, the city and each other at bankofamerica. com/chicagomarathon or at #ChicagoMarathon.

U.S. Trust Cheer Zone: Come support runners at one of the race’s halfway points, just after they cross the Chicago River.

The energy is certain, as runners get ready to take on the second half of the race. The Cheer Zone will be located on Jefferson Street between Monroe and Adams Street.

Merrill Lynch Cheer Zone: Grab a bull bell and ring on runners at the Merrill Lynch Cheer Zone as they make their way through the West Loop. Located at Mile 16.5 (Halsted Street and Jackson Boulevard), just a few blocks from the CTA Blue Line, the Merrill Lynch Cheer Zone features a DJ and bull bells to give runners that extra bit of inspiration for the second half of the race.

JOIN NIKE RACE WEEKEND

Nike will celebrate race week and race day with activities throughout Chicago, including special events, athlete appearances, race day course activations and post-race celebrations.

Follow Nike on Twitter @NikeChicago, Nike+ Chicago on Facebook and check out Nike.com/NRCChicago for all race week information and updates on how to book your spot.

CHARITY BLOCK PARTY

Thousands of Bank of America Chicago Marathon participants are running and fundraising on behalf of important local, national and global causes. To celebrate the impact these participants make, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host a Charity Block Party near Mile 14. Spectators, family and friends are welcome to

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cheer on their charity runners at the Charity Block Party located at Adams Street and Loomis Street near Whitney Young High School.

27TH MILE POST-RACE PARTY

Upon exiting the finish area, celebrate your accomplishment at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party in Butler Field, near the start line at Columbus Drive and Jackson Drive. The outdoor celebration will feature live music, food and beverages available for purchase. Participants age 21 and over (photo ID required) can redeem the tear-off portion of their bib number for one free 312 Urban Wheat Ale. Complimentary post-race massage treatments by Chicago’s Cortiva Institute will be offered to participants from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The 27th Mile Post-Race Party is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with live music beginning at 10:30 a.m. and beer ticket redemption and sales from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

RACE DAY RUNNER RESULTS

Look up your finisher results at the Race Day Runner Results Tent within the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party. Volunteers will be on-hand to help participants and spectators look up unofficial race day results.

CITY SCENTS FLOWERS FOR SALE

City Scents is offering “good luck” and “congratulations” floral arrangements and bouquets for purchase online and on race day.

For delivery to a hotel, home or office, go to the marathon store at chicagomarathon.com or call 312.836.0211 or 800.886.1050; or stop by its 209 E. Ohio St. location. City Scents also offers floral bouquets for sale on race day in Grant Park at four locations near the start/finish area.

INFORMATION PRESENTED BY MOLEX

An Information Tent will be located within the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27th Mile Post-Race Party. Volunteers will assist participants and spectators with general inquires as well as lost & found items.

2016 BROADCAST INFORMATION

Coverage of the 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon can be found on TV, radio, web and in print.

NBC 5 Chicago and nbcchicago.com will provide complete live TV coverage and live streaming of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day. The NBC 5 Chicago TV broadcast will air from 7 to 11 a.m. and the live stream will be available at nbcchicago.com from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

670 The Score will provide complete live radio coverage of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on race day from 6 to 10 a.m.

Chicago Tribune will provide coverage on Monday, Oct. 10 for race and results listings in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Commemorative Results Section.

Chicago Athlete will have race coverage and photos Monday, Oct. 10 online at mychicagoathlete.com.

Visit chicagomarathon.com for race info., photos and results.

RUN IN THE INTERNATIONAL CHICAGO 5K

The Bank of America Chicago Marathon attracts runners from all 50 states, more than 100 countries, and brings Chicagoans together for a weekend of excitement. Wherever you arrive from, you are invited to participate in the 2016 International 5K on Saturday, Oct. 8. The inaugural race is the perfect way for marathoners, fans of the sport and friends and family to experience this international city and take part in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon weekend. Don’t miss your chance to run through the streets of downtown Chicago and celebrate running in a world class city!

To learn more about the International Chicago 5K and to register visit Chicago5K.com.

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GEL-KAYANO® 23

Fall 2016

Shoe Guide TRAVIS TRAMPE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Travis Trampe is an avid runner passionate about the outdoors who coordinates the team of reviewers at RunningShoesGuru.com.

He enjoys the adventure of traveling and exploring the nearest mountain trail or road with friends. For in-depth reviews of other shoes coming out this season, please visit www.RunningShoesGuru.com/reviews.

Adidas

SUPERNOVA SEQUENCE 9 WEIGHT: MEN’S 11.0 OZ. | WOMEN’S 9.0 OZ. CATEGORY: STABILITY | CUSHIONING PRICE: $130 WWW.ADIDAS.COM

The Adidas Supernova Sequence 9 continues its tradition of offering a nice blend of support and cushioning for runners. The mesh upper provides a secure fit while the Boost midsole cushioning and stability support combined with the Continental outsole, delivers a smooth and soft ride with plenty of grip. The Supernova Sequence 9 is a perfect daily trainer for those runners seeking mild to moderate support without sacrificing reliable cushioning, and can handle higher mileage with ease and comfort.

Brooks GHOST 9

WEIGHT: MEN’S 10.6 OZ. | WOMEN’S 9.1 OZ. CATEGORY: NEUTRAL | CUSHIONING PRICE: $120 WWW.BROOKSRUNNING.COM

Brooks has a couple of staple “go-to” shoes in their catalog and for the neutral runner, the Ghost is definitely one of them. The Ghost delivers a smooth ride with soft cushioning thanks to the full length segmented crash pad. The upper is newly engineered and seamless.

This update to the Ghost was very well received by our testers.

WEIGHT: MEN’S 11.5 OZ. | WOMEN’S 9.2 OZ. CATEGORY: STRUCTURED CUSHIONING PRICE: $160 WWW.ASICSAMERICA.COM

The GEL-Kayano® 23 continues to set the bar among cushioned, supportive shoes. It provides a smooth and comfortable ride thanks to the FluidFit seamless upper and the addition of new FlyteFoam™ Technology in the sole unit. The GEL-Kayano® 23 is the first of ASICS’ most popular models to incorporate this new lighter-weight midsole material. The FlyteFoam™ works with Convergence GEL® Technology and the Dynamic DuoMax® system, providing continuous lightweight cushioning throughout. The shoe fits like a glove but can come off tight in the toe box, so we recommend buying a half size up. Testers were a little discouraged by the weight of the shoe at first, but it gave a light comfortable ride while handling high mileage with ease.

Mizuno

WAVE SAYONARA 4 WEIGHT: MEN’S 8.6 OZ. | WOMEN’S 7.2 OZ. CATEGORY: NEUTRAL | LIGHTWEIGHT | TRAINER | RACER PRICE: $110 WWW.MIZUNOUSA.COM

Mizuno updates the Wave Sayonara with a newly designed mesh upper. The Sayonara is best suited for neutral runners looking for a cushioned but responsive shoe for their fast training days. The parallel Wave technology, U4ic midsole material and general light weight, all contribute to the fast feeling of these shoes. Our testers particularly enjoyed the responsive platform that “drives you forward and encourages a quick turnover.”

New Balance FRESH FOAM GOBI

WEIGHT: MEN’S 9.25 OZ. | WOMEN’S 7.75 OZ. CATEGORY: ALL-TERRAIN PRICE: $95 WWW.NEWBALANCE.COM

The New Balance Fresh Foam Gobi is a new all-terrain shoe designed for those runners looking to attack miles on the roads and trails. The performance is provided through the combination of a mesh upper with Fantom Fit support, the popular Fresh Foam midsole for superior cushioning and a new, durable lugged outsole which delivers a smooth, controlled ride. The Fresh Foam Gobi excels on mild to moderate trails while being versatile on varied terrain, from roads to trails.

Newton GRAVITY V

WEIGHT: MEN’S 8.1 OZ. | WOMEN’S 6.7 OZ. CATEGORY: NEUTRAL | LIGHTWEIGHT | TRAINER PRICE: $175 WWW.NEWTONRUNNING.COM

The Gravity V’s are designed for neutral strikers who are looking for a durable and reliable shoe. The foundation of all Newton shoes is the Action/Reaction Technology generated via the lugs which increase spring and promote a forefoot strike, really allowing for a smooth ride on both roads and trails alike. Newton added more padding to the tongue as opposed to the previous Gravity IV’s, for a much more comfortable feel whether you like to run sockless or not. As always, the rest of the material is very breathable. The size is pretty much on par with previous models and the toe box is a neutral fit, allowing adequate movement, but not enough free space to be sliding around with every step. Our testers recommend the Gravity V to runners who are looking for a supportive shoe that can handle high mileage.

Nike

LUNARGLIDE 8 WEIGHT: MEN’S 10.0 OZ. | WOMEN’S 8.5 CATEGORY: STABILITY | CUSHIONING PRICE: $125 WWW.NIKE.COM

Trail Shoes HOKA ONE ONE

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The Nike LunarGlide 8 is a cushioned trainer FALL 2016 that provides a smooth, stabilized ride for runners. The engineered mesh upper combined with the Flywire cables provide your feet with a snug and adaptive fit without adding too much weight to the overall shoe. The sole has been redesigned, using a laser siping technique to amplify INTRO the cushioning exactly where you need it, and disperse the impact FALL 2016 across the entire foot for incredible comfort and smoothness. These precisely engineered contours offer superb traction to the otherwise sleek outsole. Lunarlon foam keeps the shoe light, and provides a soft padded landing with Dynamic Support. The Dynamic Support uses softer foam on the lateral side for cushioning, more firm foam on the medial side, and has a supportive wedge embedded into the foam.

This shoe is great for runners looking for a daily trainer with a bit of extra support in a lightweight, sleek package.

Saucony

WEIGHT: MEN’S 8.4 OZ. | WOMEN’S 7.5 OZ. CATEGORY: TRAIL | LIGHTWEIGHT PRICE: $130 WWW.HOKAONEONE.COM

The new Speed Instinct weighs in at only 8.4 oz (men’s size 9) but has loads of underfoot cushioning compared to other trail shoes in its weight class. This neutral shoe fits like a road racing flat and features softer foam in the heel and firmer cushioning in the forefoot.

This works very well for ascending hills, and 4mm lugs made of tougher carbon rubber mitigate the need for a rock plate. All of this is accomplished on a fairly wide platform that feels very stable, and a wider toe box than most Hokas. If you primarily train on smooth trails and are looking for a very well-cushioned training or racing shoe with a snug fit, the Speed Instinct is a must try.

The North Face LITEWAVE TR

RIDE 9

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The Saucony Ride introduces a few changes to the previous model, coming in a bit lighter while still providing a great trainer with the newest running technology. The Ride series of shoes sits on the neutral side of the support spectrum and has a moderate amount of cushioning. The use of EVERUN foam keeps the Ride 9s very comfortable without feeling too padded. Featuring a 27mm heel stack and a 19mm forefoot stack, the Ride 9s feature an 8mm drop. This shoe is a great option for neutral runners looking for a responsive and long-lasting daily trainer.

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This recent offering from The North Face is quite a departure from their previous models, and lovers of lightweight, minimalist trail shoes should take note. The Litewave TR is an 8.1 oz, surprisingly wellcushioned neutral trail shoe with a ride better than any North Face shoe we’ve tried. Combined with a 6mm offset and an accommodating toe box, the Litewave is made for fast paces on smooth trails. While a rock plate is noticeably absent onTOP rockier trails, The North Face’s UltrATAC™ outsole material has a surprising PICK amount of grip for being low profile. If you’re looking for a racing shoe or a hybrid trail shoe that FALL 2016 rides well on roads, the Litewave TR is a must try.

Pearl Izumi TRAIL N2 V3

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TOP The Skechers Performance GOmeb Strada 2 continues to employ Skechers Performance’s Resagrip outsole, PICK delivering FALLlevel 2016 of stability and traction while providing durability where the highest ground contact occurs. The new 5Gen midsole cushioning system provides supreme comfort and a plush ride without sacrificing responsiveness.

Changes to the upper enhance the breathability and flexibility of the shoe.

The fit is true to size, with what feels like a slightly less generous toe box UPDATE than the original. We found the GOmeb Strada 2 a reliable go-to shoe for FALL 2016 long runs, recovery runs, and even light tempos on the road.

Fans of this neutral trail running shoe from Pearl Izumi will be pleased to hear that little has changed on this third version. A very smooth semi-firm ride is enhanced by a grippier outsole than previous versions. Testers loved that this outsole held well to wet surfaces including snow and slick rocks. Additionally, Pearl Izumi continues to enhance the toe box of this shoe with a wide natural feel, while retaining the moderate heel offset of 6mm. Combined with a durable and well-fitting upper as well as a forefoot rock plate, this is a 10.5 oz trail shoe you can trust for any distance or terrain.

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SPEEDFORM® SLINGRIDE

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The Under Armour SpeedForm® Slingride is a responsive daily trainer designed to give your feet a glove-like fit in a woven and seamless upper that contains Dyneema Fiber, which is currently the world’s strongest fiber. Below the durable upper is Under Armour’s Charged Cushioning system with a 6mm drop. This system, comprised of soft foam layered on top of dense harder foam, gives runners a moderately cushioned and supportive ride. The Speedform® Slingride is a good choice for runners looking to find a shoe that’s durable, stylish, and lightweight.

The Salomon Speedcross 4 is a premier trail shoe designed for those runners seeking off-road adventure on the most rugged terrain. The latest edition of the Speedcross offers a comfortable, secure upper combined with a dual-density midsole for a soft yet stable ride. Even on rough and muddy trails, the durable WET Traction Contrip® outsole provides a superb grip to a variety of surfaces. The Speedcross 4 is a trail shoe perfect for those trail runners who crave exploring singletrack trails to extreme technical terrain.

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Elmhurst Running Club Four on the Fourth

Chicago Tiki Run

JUNE 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 | C H I CA G O , I L

By Holly Petrovich

This popular Thursday night run turns Montrose Beach into a Hawaiian paradise. There were both 10K and 5K distances, but the 5K race was an untimed fun run. Both courses went up and down the lakefront, giving runners the tropical feel of the theme.

After the race was the Hawaiian post race party, where all runners got a Hawaiian pizza and were encouraged to wear their leis and festive tank tops. They also each got one free drink to enjoy while they danced to music

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Male 10K Results 1. Matthew Thor 2. Nico Farr 3. Andrew Doyle 4. Christopher Shelton 5. Angel Esparza 6. Joshua Arellano 7. Ben Tishbery 8. Tim McIntyre 9. Harkaitz Luengo 10. Gorka Barros Mendia Name

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Female 10K Results 1. Danielle Kaufman 2. Danette Betts 3. Caitlin Hiler 4. Alisha Suvada 5. Kathlene Whitman 6. Martha Scheler 7. Vanessa Roldan 8. Dawn Fox 9. Susan Galvin 10. Devon Smith

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The 12th annual Elmhurst Running Club Four on the Fourth race was held on Elmhurst College’s campus.

The four-mile out-and-back race looped in and out of surrounding neighborhoods and cut through parts of Downtown Elmhurst.

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many sporting red, white and blue apparel – tutus’ were a popular choice among runners.

As one of the most competitive races in the area, it was a great start to a festive holiday, and definitely a nice substitute for a day at work.

Male 4-Mile Results 1. Chase Coffey 2. Will Cross 3. Matt Marol 4. Nathan Troester 5. Alex Wind 6. Eric Wallor 7. David McCollam 8. Patrick Austin 9. Jeff Bailey 10. James Akita

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Female 4-Mile Results 1. Kristen Heckert 2. Alyssa Poremba 3. Chirine Njeim 4. Alyssa Schneider 5. Liz Bailey 6. Elizabeth Panke

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MS Run The US

JULY 1 0 , 2 0 1 6 | PL A I N FI E LD , I L

By Holly Petrovich

MS Run the US Inc. is a group that raises money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, and this year was the fourth annual 3,100-mile relay across the country.

When the team passed through Chicago at the beginning of July, Plainfield High School hosted a 5K to support these runners and help them raise money.

boom boxes, giant glowing ‘80s mobile phones, light shows and several other selfie-worthy backgrounds.

Runners also dressed in neon clothing and had glosticks to light up the streets of Chicago.

Back on My Feet helped sponsor the event, which often help out at running events to help those experiencing homelessness make a change in their lives. The charity accepted donations at the Glo Run. After the race, participants received one complimentary beer and enjoyed 80’s-themed music at the different GLOzones at the Finish Fest.

The 5K course went around the high school campus, on both cement and dirt paths. The entire race exuded a positive energy as everyone was trying to help a good cause. Along with the $1,345 raised by runners, the MS Run the US Chicago 5K had many volunteers hoping to make a difference as well. Information about the MS cause was also available for those who do not know much about it.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half Marathon

J ULY 1 7 ,2 0 1 6 | CH IC AGO, IL

By Nicole Kesten

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series hosted three events the weekend of July 15, with over 17,000 participants.

Saturday morning had the 5K, and the 10K and the half marathon races were held on Sunday. The half marathon was the main event and started at 6:30 a.m. at Grant Park, with a staggered start to keep congestion down on the course. The weather was perfect at the start with overcast skies and mild humidity, an anomaly for July. Runners made their way through the closed course of downtown streets. Cheer stations, bands, energetic volunteers and spectators made the miles go fast with enthusiasm high among racers. Highlights included a Cubs station, the “Blues Brothers” and Mike Ditka with the Chicago Bears drumline.

During this race, Joliet resident Kelli McDonald was completing her segment of the official relay by running 145 miles in five consecutive days, and the 5K runners cheered her along as she passed through.

After the downtown portion, runners made their way south to 31st street and then headed back to Grant Park. More bands, DJ’s and cheer stations lined the course along with awesome volunteers at aid stations.

Once runners crested Roosevelt, they could see the finish line and made their last push to the finish arch. After runners finished, they were greeted with water, medals, Gatorade and several samples to take home.

Male 5K Results 1. Chris Kudyba 2. Anthony Crifase 3. Curt Ehlinger 4. Jonathan Goetsch 5. Greg Wilder 6. Nicholas Baer 7. Eric Jogun 8. Adam Thas 9. Nathanael Phillips 10. John Platt

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Plainfield IL Lombard IL Dubuque IA Plainfield IL Plainfield IL Romeoville IL Bolingbrook IL Schaumburg IL Milwaukee WI

Male Half Marathon Results 1. Daniel Vargas 32 2. Fernando Cervantes 26 3. Andrew Lemoncello 33 4. Manuel Agudelo Cano 30 5. John Patterson 22 6. Andrew Archer 28 7. Wade Coffin 23 8. Daniel Regalado 29 9. Nicholas Heller 25 10. Nick Sevcik 21

1:05:52 1:06:59 1:08:55 1:10:54 1:12:26 1:12:33 1:13:17 1:14:36 1:16:16 1:16:23

Female 5K Results 1. Rachel Aldrich 2. Zoe McCollum 3. Lauren Vaclavik 4. Dawn Kumlien 5. Kerri Bielewicz 6. Ashley Schneider 7. Kelly Grannes 8. Rebecca Benish 9. Maryanne Adams 10. Michelle Steinwart

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Delaware OH 22:23.0 Phoenix AZ 25:02.6 Yorkville IL 25:08.9 Brookfield WI 27:45.7 Plainfield IL 29:37.5 Delafield WI 29:53.3 Yorkville IL 30:22.3 Racine WI 31:17.7 Woodridge IL 31:30.0 Montgomery IL 31:55.4

Female Half Marathon Results 1. Neely Spence Gracey 28 2. Chirine Njeim 31 3. Jessica Watychowicz 25 4. Loryn Kromrey 32 5. Kati Snyder 32 6. Karen Lockyer 38 7. Julia Webb 33 8. Kelley Gallagher 23 9. Carrie Birth 34 10. Angela Swain 23

1:12:26 1:17:00 1:18:03 1:21:11 1:21:46 1:22:47 1:22:57 1:24:01 1:24:05 1:24:07

Male 10K Results 1. Casey Jergenson 2. Max Sevcik 3. Daniel Stanton Jr 4. Shawn Michael Pridgen 5. Jose Lopez 6. Landis Huffman

35:26 35:28 35:32 37:42 37:49 37:53

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Chicago Glo Run

JULY 1 6 , 2 0 1 6 | C H I CA G O , I L

By Holly Petrovich

The popular Glo Run visited Chicago on July 16, bringing a ton of neon lights and 80’s themed music. The 5K course began at 8:55 p.m., ensuring a dark environment to maximize the glow. Along the route were glowing Name

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Male 5K Results 1. Vance Smith 2. Justin Jackson 3. Jon Segura 4. Adam Janaszak 5. Damein Walls 6. Matthew Swanson 7. James Day 8. Jake Harron 9. Justin Pomey 10. Michael Russo

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Western Springs, IL 19:01.8 Crystal Lake, IL 19:29.8 Minooka, IL 20:48.9 Frankfort, IL 20:55.4 Chicago, IL 21:02.5 Aurora, IL 21:28.2 Chicago, IL 22:22.8 North Aurora, IL 22:27.9 Riverside, IL 22:31.9 Winfield, IL 22:33.0

Female 5K Results 1. Andrea Fredrickson 2. Bethany Wennlund 3. Rachel Davis 4. Breanne Miller 5. Kathleen Condon 6. Kayla Mclaughlin 7. Lauren Rasch 8. Nicole Alvarado 9. Kaley Kellenburger 10. Veronica Harrigam

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Esprit de She 5K Photo by: Ali Engin

7. Nico Farr 8. Michael Lee 9. Cardave Sandifer 10. Roberto Ortega

37:56 38:28 38:43 38:54

Female 10K Results 1. Zoila Gomez 2. Rachel Garippo 3. Katie Hayes 4. Lea Viano 5. Sheila Natho 6. Meighan Pongonis 7. Melissa Migliaro 8. Isabella Penido 9. Michelle Hall 10. Emily Weisbard

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Male 5K Results 1. Jack Hostettler 2. John Binzak 3. Keith Carlson 4. Yohan Shane Auguste 5. Joshua Warren 6. Dustin Gavin 7. Mike Mogavero 8. Sean Scruggs 9. Alejandro Montes 10. Andrew Cassano

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3. Kaylee Rasmussen 4. Ashlyn Gathman 5. Kiah Ehrke 6. Sheila Natho 7. Jaylene Billows 8. Melissa Migliaro 9. Jenna Hejlik 10. Lisa Vidican

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Esprit de She 5K

Over 1,200 women participated in the Esprit de She run at Montrose Harbor on July 21.

The course covered portions of Simonds Drive and the Lakefront Path with beautiful views of the city on the way back to the finish. Ample hydration stations and on-course misters kept runners going as they pushed through the thick humid air.

Runners crossed the finish line and were greeted with an ice towel, a medal and popsicles, a perfect treat after a sweaty run. The post race village had a band along with dozens of vendors and free tapas and alcohol for racers. Gildan, the title sponsor, also provide free gear to all who visited their booth.

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Female 5K Results 1. Liz Joyce 2. Alana Chandler 3. Megan Anderson

4. Amanda Cook 5. David Robertson 6. Torrie Hagel 7. Ali Sage 8. Ann Zaremba 9. Erica Agran 10. Stephanie Hoppe

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The Joliet Park District puts on the race every year, and it is the second race in the run3 series. People that come back year after year know this to be annually one of the hottest Thursday nights of the summer. In addition to the heat, the course is not one that can be classified as “flat and fast.” Yet, they still come back. Maybe it is because people like to suffer together.

The event is able to create a great sense of community.

There are plenty of volunteers around and they seem to know everyone that is running. The part that really brings everyone together – and a big reason why people come back – is the post race party, complete with a spread of burgers, chicken, hotdogs, chips, beer, frozen yogurt, and cookies.

Male 5K Results 1. Zak Hutchison 2. Ernesto Remirez 3. Jeffrey Pawola 4. John A. Knudson Name

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5. Marc O’Neal 6. Jared Kreis 7. Daniel Sotiroff 8. Jason Moderi 9. Nate Kraemer 10. Tim Neukom

37 14 33 42 15 16

Lockport, IL New Lenox, IL Naperville, IL Naperville, IL Elk Grove, IL, Manhattan, IL

Female 5K Results 1. Rebecca Garst 2. Breanna Kooiman 3. Shannon Booher 4. Sharon Dillon 5. Maureen Hansen 6. Tamera Munch, 7. Makenna Hamilton 8. Rachel Reyes 9. Kristy Dertz 10. Cassidy Vande Kamp

25 19 31 32 54 39 15 28 19 17

Boise, ID Tinley Park, IL Urbana, IL Joliet, IL

18:17 18:20 18:30 18:45 18:59 19:00

20:20 21:38 22:12 22:27 Orland Park, IL 22:45 Joliet, IL 23:06 Frankfort, IL 23:09 Rockdale, IL 23:10 Frankfort, IL 23:13 Tinley Park, IL 23:18

BTN Big10K

A U G UST 6 , 2 0 1 6 | CHI CAGO , I L

By Holly Petrovich

The streets of Chicago were flooded with color the morning of August 6 as nearly 7,000 runners and fans sported the shirts of their favorite Big Ten college football team.

The BTN Big10K, put on every year by RAM Racing, is a celebration of all 14 Big Ten colleges in the United States and their football teams.

At the race, each school has its own shirt and medal that runners can chose from during registration. Each college also has its own tent at the post-race party, which are popular photo spots for the competitors.

Bob Leonard 5K River Run

JULY 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 | S T. CH A R LE S , I L

By Holly Petrovich

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles and the St. Charles Noon Kiwanis Club hosted the Bob Leonard 5K River Run at Pottawatomie Park in downtown St. Charles. The race benefited both charity organizations.

Starting and ending at the Grand Pavilion in the park, the Sunday morning race had 104 participants who ran along the Fox River for 3.1 miles. Following was a 1K untimed Color Run where runners ran through clouds of colored cornstarch to leave paint on their clothes.

A live DJ played at the post race party, where runners enjoyed food and beverages.

Male 5K Results 1. Chris Bosworth 2. Mitch Gansemer 3. Peter Baumann 4. Sponsor Follett 5. Perry Leonard 6. John Leonard 7. Matthew Cramer 8. Jonathan O’Connell 9. Will Follett 10. Lorenzo Dripps

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Female 5K Results 1. Kate Hauser 2. Meredith Follett 3. Jodie Bianucci 4. Katie Boehm 5. Jen Bambalas 6. Danielle Weyant 7. Amaria Vondran 8. Ella Madden 9. Shannon Battersby 10. Sue Follett

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Saint Charles IL 21:35.5

21:45.1 Alexandria VA 21:56.0 Saint Charles IL 22:20.7

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St Charles IL

26:30.5 27:01.8 Pacific MO 27:40.8 Saint Charles IL 27:42.5 St. Charles IL 28:19.2 St. Charles IL 29:28.3 Geneva IL 29:48.5 Geneva IL 30:28.7 Chicago IL 31:28.4 31:29.1 City

Male 10K Results 1. Fernando Cabada 2. Michael Ward 3. Scott MacPherson 4. Mizael Carrera 5. Matthew Blume 7. Bobby Hartnett 8. Lionel Montenegro 9. Cameron Rieger 10. Niko Jeftich

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Addison, IL Canton, OH Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL

Female 10K Results 1. Laura Batterink 2. Brooke Slayman 3. Loryn Kromrey 4. Kelsey Seiler 5. Karen Lesiewicz 6. Colleen Baker 7. Lauren Zumbach 8. Kristin Johnson 9. Kate Frydryk 10. Pamela Staton

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Evanston, IL 35:07 Fort Worth, TX 36:06 Chicago, IL 37:57 Sleepy Hollow, IL 38:14 Schaumburg, IL 38:16 Evanston, IL 38:57 Chicago, IL 39:04 Washington, DC 39:16 Chicago, IL 39:44 Ingleside, IL 39:53

Male 5K Results 1. Tyler Dau 2. Blake Helton 3. Ryan Kearns 4. Jonathan Echevers 5. Joe Atria 6. Cole Manschot 7. Mike Panno 8. Sean Kennedy 9. Charlie O’Brien 10. Zachary Murphy

18 22 21 25 21 22 25 38 15 17

Geneva, IL

Female 5K Results 1. Sara Kroll 2. Sarah McMahon 3. Kiah Ehrke 4. Megan Sporny 5. Kelsey Gaffney 6. Olivia Kunio 7. Lindsay Riess 8. Meg Kobza 9. Laura Campbell 10. Dana McKay

23 23 25 12 24 10 30 28 29 17

Lakewood, CO 30:46

Peoria, IL

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Columbia, MO 31:17

31:25 32:40 33:03 33:17 33:21 33:37

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Columbia, MO 16:11 Prospect Heights, IL

Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Wheaton, IL Chicago, IL Naperville, IL Palatine, IL Palatine, IL

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Both 10K and 5K distances were available at Saturdays race, which was held in Grant Park. Despite the slight crowding on the lakefront path, the 10K course was the quick course the race is known for.. The course starts right outside Grant Park, and weaves in and out of the streets for three miles while heading towards Museum Campus. The 5K mark is right outside the Shedd Aquarium, and runners then head towards the lakefront to run the next half of the race.

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Elmhurst, IL Chicago, IL

19:24 19:58 North Aurora, IL 21:15 Goshen, OH 21:21 Aurora, IL 21:37 Naperville, IL 21:38 Chicago, IL 22:39 Chicago, IL 22:44 Orland Park, IL 22:45

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Transamerica Chicago Triathlon AUGUST 27 & AUGUST 28 | CHICAGO, IL

BY HOLLY PETROVICH

More than 9,000 athletes congregated in Chicago the weekend of August 26 to compete in the 34th annual Transamerica Chicago Triathlon, the nation’s largest triathlon. Athletes represented 46 states and 18 countries, and 49 percent of them were Chicago residents.

There’s no other ride like this.

The weekend began at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, where the Multisport and Fitness Expo took place. Not only was this the place for athletes to pick up their race packets and attend the mandatory course talk prior to racing, but over 150 vendors had booths promoting their products. Different vendors included Fleet Feet, Specialized bike repair shop, Chicago Half Marathon, nuun, Chicago Endurance, and several other sport drinks and food companies. Official race merchandise was also sold at the Expo.

Races kicked off Saturday morning, with the 26th annual Life Time Kids Tri. Hunter and Ryder Fetterolf took first in the 11-14 and 7-10 age groups for the Kids Tri, respectively. The Chicago Triathlon SuperSprint also took place Saturday, designed for new entrants into the sport, which featured the Divvy Wave partnership with Chicago’s bike-share program. Michael Stanek took first for the SuperSprint with a time of 32:50.

Finally, nearly 30,000 spectators gathered along the lakefront to cheer for racers Sunday morning during the Chicago Triathlon, which had both International and Sprint distances. About one-third of the participants were first-time triathletes, and half were competing in the Chicago Triathlon for their first time, a press release states. Andrew Schranck took first for males in the Sprint distance race, with a time of 1:13:29, and the first female was Jordyn Bloode who came in at 1:19:07. Top performers in the International distance included Jeremy Rielley at 2:00:39, and Rachel Pearson at 2:14:52.

In addition to the exciting event, the inaugural 100 Club Challenge featured 120 first responders competed in a “Police v. Fire” race. Police won the challenge, and raised $10,000 for the 100 Club of Chicago, “a local organization that provides for the families of first responders who have lost their lives in the line-of-duty,” says the press release.

Overall, the weekend was filled with positive energy and encouragement. There’s a reason it’s the top triathlon in the country, as Chicago serves as the perfect place for such an important event; Lake Michigan’s waters are easily accessible and clean for swimmers, and the flat streets and paths are practically made for bikers and runners. The city’s liveliness, scenery and food scene is just a bonus for traveling triathletes to enjoy when they visit Chicago.

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Male International Results 1. Jeremy Rielley 31 2. Matthew Alford 28 3. Jonathan Echevers 25 4. Vachee Loughran 44 5. Brian Gorman 23 6. Evan Price 25 7. Tim Fleeger 43 8. Mark Hauser 50 9. Bruce Noxon 48 10. Jonathan Rohl 37 Female International Results 1. Rachel Pearson 29 2. Fiona Carlon 31 3. Pamela Staton 30 4. Daisy Brey 27 5. Laurissa Dalrymple 34 6. Ryan Streicker 27 7. Kylen Cieslak 28 8. Shawn Brokemond 48 9. Lara Mele 45 10. Sarah Crewe 55 Male Sprint Results 1. Andrew Schranck 2. Ralph Nurse 3. Terry Harth 4. Jan Erik Naess 5. Sam Morgan 6. Anthony Cowan 7. James Harrington 8. Weston Anderson 9. Chaney Garner 10. Michael Stanek Name

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Chicago, IL 2:00:39 Mansfield, MA 2:02:27 Chicago, IL 2:03:25 Glenview, IL 2:03:52 Minneapolis, MN 2:05:53 Dayton, OH 2:06:15 Saint Louis, MO 2:09:40 Chicago, IL 2:12:14 Glenview, IL 2:14:11 Chicago, IL 2:14:14

Forest Park, IL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Carmel, IN Granger, IN

2:14:52 2:16:37 2:18:17 2:19:53 2:20:31 Highland Park, IL 2:25:08 Chicago, IL 2:29:31 Mill Valley, CA 2:29:55 Chicago, IL 2:30:39 Wilmette, IL 2:32:45

South Bend, IN 1:13:29 Crown Point, IN 1:15:03 Barrington, IL 1:15:04 Clarendon Hills, IL 1:15:26 Loveland, OH 1:15:59 Auckland, New Zealand 1:16:00 Bolingbrook, IL 1:16:33 Chicago, IL 1:17:41 Chicago, IL 1:18:33 Oak Lawn, IL 1:18:38 City

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Female Sprint Results 1. Jordyn Bloode 2. Lane McDonald 3. Stacy Hague 4. Christine Johnson 5. Emily Soley-Johnson 6. Britta Dahlberg 7. Courtney Ackerman 8. Danielle Liubicich 9. Rebecca Farrell 10. Eda Davidman

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New Carlisle, IN 1:19:07

1:22:09 1:23:05 Lake Geneva, WI 1:23:45 Chicago, IL 1:25:52 Wilmette, IL 1:26:54 Chicago, IL 1:27:03 Glen Ellyn, IL 1:27:04 Chicago, IL 1:28:39

Male Triple Challenge Tri 1. James Harrington 40 2. Michael Stanek 29 3. Charles MacIntosh 39 4. Tyler Simmons 19 5. Robert Langer 27 6. Bryan Musolf 29 7. Christopher Tung 36 8. Craig McGray 44 9. Alan Holt 44 10. Jeffrey Jamison 47

4:02:45 4:07:30 4:13:36 4:19:13 4:21:33 4:29:06 4:30:32 4:32:13 4:34:13 4:36:11

Female Triple Challenge Tri 1. Eda Davidman 51 2. Cristina Lambert 37 3. Kristi Hewitt 29 4. Ellen Rothenberg 47 5. Laura Gilchrist 47 6. Nancy Picard 50

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South Bend, IN 1:20:50

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Registration for the 2017 Transamerica Chicago Triathlon opens in October. Results for the 2016 event can be found on chicagotriathlon.com.

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Adventure 10/08/16 Michigan Adventure race: ArtPrize edition Grand Rapids MI www.miadventurerace.com CyCling tours 10/02/16 27th Pumpkin Pie Bicycle ride Ottawa IL www.starvedrockcycling.com running 10/01/16 Head for safety 5K with Miles for James Tinley Park IL www.milesforjames.com 10/01/16 run4Paws 5K & 2K Puppy Path Downers Grove IL www.run4paws5k.com 10/01/16 Montgomery 5K and 10K river run Montgomery IL www.runningguru.com 10/01/16 Pike river trail run/Walk Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 10/01/16 run the runway 1 Mile run Joliet IL www.jpdrun3.com 10/01/16 Harvest Hustle 5K run/Walk Algonquin IL www.algonquin.org 10/01/16 ignite the night Terre Haute IN ignitethenight.itsyourrace.com 60

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10/01/16 4th Annual race to embrace Niles IL events.org/racetoembrace2016 10/01/16 lawndale 5k Chicago IL www.lawndale5k.org 10/01/16 Moraine Hills run For the Hills 10K & Half Marathon McHenry IL 10/01/16 oktoberFAst 5K Itasca IL www.itascaoktoberfast5k.org 10/01/16 5k Curesade run/Walk Palatine IL www.arlingtonresources.com 10/01/16 race to the taste 5K Morton Grove IL 10/02/16 Fall Color 5K run/Walk Lisle IL www.mortonarb.org 10/02/16 dick Pond Cocoa run and Walk Wheaton IL dickpondathletics.com 10/02/16 Histio Heroes 5K Batavia IL www.histioheroes.com 10/02/16 running 4 the Kids Annual 5K/10K New Lenox IL casaofwillcounty.org

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10/02/16 Mane in Heaven 5K trot-A-thon run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk Lake in the Hills IL www.maneinheaven.org 10/02/16 Alexandra’s Ambition Foundation race to Walk Homer Glen IL alexandrasambition.org 10/02/16 run 10 Feed 10 detroit Detroit MI run10feed10.com 10/06/16 strides for Peace Chicago IL www.stridesforpeace.org

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10/08/16 run! Forest run!

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10/13/16 run to the Pub Fall series!

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10/15/16 5th Annual Flaughless 5K Vinton IA flaughless.com

10/08/16 indianapolis Half Marathon and 5k Indianapolis IN hometownhalf.com

10/14/16 the glo run lansing Lansing MI theglorun.com/lansing

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Christopher 5K run/Walk Midlothian IL www.stchrisschool.org/5k

10/08/16 16th Annual Cougar 5K run/ Walk Chicago IL www.sxu.edu

10/15/16 lake Bluff Pto Pumpkin Chase 5K & 1 Mile Fun run Lake Bluff IL

10/08/16 Prairie state Marathon & Half Marathon Libertyville IL allcommunityevents.com

10/15/16 des Plaines river trail races Half Marathon, Marathon and 50 Mile Lincolnshire IL desplainesrivertrailraces.com

10/09/16 Bank of America Chicago Marathon Chicago IL www.chicagomarathon.com

10/15/16 Wisconsin dells Monster dash 5K Wisconsin Dells WI www.wisconsindells5k.com

10/15/16 Hot Cider Hustle - lansing Lansing MI 10/16/16 Pure Pikermi Half & Full Marathon relays Sugar Grove IL www.runandachieve.com 10/16/16 iMt des Moines Marathon Des Moines IA www.desmoinesmarathon.com

10/16/16 Heart Haven Hustle 5k Community Challenge Bolingbrook IL www.hearthavenoutreach.org 10/16/16 d211 Fun’d’ 5K run/Walk Palatine IL www.roadracing.rocks/d2115k 10/16/16 World’s largest Corn Maze run illinois Spring Grove IL allcommunityevents.com 10/16/16 rotary run Charity Classic Hinsdale IL rotarycharityclassic.org 10/16/16 this runs for Jack - Fighting melanoma every step of the way Glen Ellyn IL www.jacksfund.org

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10/16/16 Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Shorewood WI shorewoodhotciderhustle.com 10/20/16 RUN(317) Series - Fountain Square Indianapolis IN www.RUN317.com 10/22/16 5th Annual St. Eugene Trot ‘n Treat 5k Run/ Walk & Kid’s Monster Dash Chicago IL www.steugene5k.org 10/22/16 Country Sole Chicago Chicago IL allcommunityevents.com

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10/22/16 Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile Run/Walk Mackinac Island MI www.runmackinac.com

10/23/16 Run, Walk & Roll for Marklund 5K/1 Mile Geneva IL www.marklund.org/5k

10/22/16 Batavia United Way - BatFest 5k/10k Run/ Walk Batavia IL www.5kbatavia.com

10/23/16 Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon & Half Marathon Naperville IL RunNaperville.com

10/22/16 ARC BBQ & A Brew 5K & 1-Mile Walk/Run +1/4-Mile Youth Run Normal IL

10/23/16 Chicago Monster Dash Chicago IL www.chicagomonster.org

10/29/16 Chicago Lakefront 50/50 Ultramarathons Chicago IL www.chicagoultra.org

10/23/16 Pumpkin Spice 5k Run/Walk Chicago IL www.wyoung.org

10/29/16 Tecumseh Trail Marathon Bloomington IN www.dinoseries.com

10/22/16 Compass to Care 5K Park Ridge IL cancer5k.org

10/23/16 JJC Haunted 5K Run and Walk Joliet IL www.jjc.edu/foundation-5k

10/30/16 Sycamore Pumpkin Run Sycamore IL pumpkinrunsycamore.com

11/06/16 Milwaukee Running Festival Milwaukee WI milwaukeerunningfestival.com

10/29/16 Frightening 5k, Terrible 10K and Haunted Hilly Half Marathon Middlebury IN www.stonesouppromotions.com

10/30/16 Hot Chocolate Chicago Chicago IL www.hotchocolate15k.com

11/12/16 Abe’s Trail Trek Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site IL www.triharderpromotions.com

11/05/16 Warrior 5k... through the park West Allis WI www.wlcsports.com

11/12/16 3rd Annual RACERS Rescue Run 5K Benton Harbor MI www.racersrescuerun.com

10/29/16 Brew Haha Halloween 5k Carmel IN 131events.com 10/29/16 Halloween Hustle 5K Palatine IL www.halloween5k.com 10/29/16 Giant Pumpkin 5K Oak Lawn IL GiantPumpkin5K.com 10/29/16 Race To Cure Sarcoma Libertyville IL curesarcoma.org Photo by: Monster dash

Chicago Monster Dash OCTOBER 23 | CHICAGO

dress up in your best costume and scare Chicago residents as you run down the street in the sixth annual Chicago Monster dash. half marathon, 10K and 5K distances are available, and both the fastest runners and best dressed will get awards at this event.

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10/29/16 Halloween 5K Palos Hills IL www.morainevalley.edu

11/05/16 Cantigny 5K Run/Walk Wheaton IL www.Cantigny.org 11/05/16 St. Francis Falcon 5k Run/Walk La Grange Park IL school.sfxlg.org 11/05/16 CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k & Kids Fun Run Indianapolis IN monumentalmarathon.com 11/05/16 Treetops Trifecta Gaylord MI www.greatlakesendurance.com 11/05/16 Hot Cider Hustle Wheaton IL allcommunityevents.com 11/06/16 Ooh La La Chocolate 5K Run/Walk Geneva IL www.allchocolatekitchen.com

11/12/16 Wolf Pack Trail Run Kansasville WI www.xcthrillogy.com 11/12/16 Breathe Deep Busse Woods Elk Grove Village IL lungevity.donordrive.com 11/12/16 Veteran’s Day Heroes Hope Health 5k Indianapolis IN heroeshealthhope5k.itsyourrace.com

11/13/16 Oswegoland Park District Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile Oswego IL www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org 11/13/16 Madison Marathon & Half Marathon Madison WI madisonmarathon.org 11/19/16 Miles For Music 5K Frankfort IL www.lwemusic.org

11/19/16 23rd Annual Orland Hills Turkey Trot Race Orland Hills IL ohrecreation.org 11/19/16 Rockford Jingle Bell Run Loves Park IL 11/24/16 Turkey Stampede 1 mile walk, 5K run/walk, 10K Elkhart IN www.stonesouppromotions.com 11/24/16 Evanston Subaru Flying Turkey 5K presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.evanstonflying5k.com 11/24/16 Belleville Thanksgiving 5K Run Belleville IL bellevillethanksgiving5krun.com 11/24/16 Terre Haute Turkey Trot Terre Haute IN cross-roads-events.com

11/24/16 Rotary Run 3.14 Pie LaGrange IL run314pie.com/race-info 11/24/16 Drumstick Dash Milwaukee Milwaukee WI drumstickdashmilwaukee.com 11/24/16 Bonfield Express 5K Run/Walk Downers Grove IL www.bonfieldexpress.com 11/24/16 Naperville Noon Lions 5K Turkey Trot Naperville IL napervilleturkeytrot.com

11/24/16 Riis Park Striders Thanksgiving Races-Cross Country 1 mile + or 5000 meters Chicago IL www.rpstriders.org 11/24/16 Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & Kids Dash Presented

by Kopf Running Lake In The Hills IL www.kopfrunning.com

11/24/16 1st Annual St. Teresa Turkey Trot Chicago IL theroadtobsoton@rcn.com

12/03/16 Jackson County 50-50 Ultra-marathon Brownstown IN www.dinoseries.com

11/24/16 Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Ann Arbor MI www.theturkeytrot.com

12/03/16 Boston Marathon 2017: Kick Off Run Lisle IL theroadtoboston.info

11/24/16 Cedar Rapids Turkey Trot Cedar Rapids IA

12/03/16 Santa Hustle Chicago 5K Chicago IL www.santahustle.com/chicago

11/24/16 2nd Annual Twin Cities Turkey Trot Benton Harbor MI twincitiesturkeytrot.com

11/24/16 Milwaukee Turkey Trot Milwaukee WI milwaukeeturkeytrot.com

11/24/16 Life Time Turkey Day 5K/8K Chicago IL www.turkeyday-run.com

11/24/16 Long Grove Turkey Trot Long Grove IL allcommunityevents.com

11/24/16 Madison Turkey Trot Madison WI www.turkeytrotmadison.com

11/24/16 Galloping Gobbler Thanksgiving Day 4 Mile, 15K Runs/Walks Fort Wayne IN VeepRaces.com

11/24/16 North Shore Turkey Trot 5K and 10K Highland Park IL www.northshoreturkeytrot.com

11/26/16 Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K Schaumburg IL allcommunityevents.com 11/26/16 Grant Park Turkey Trot Chicago IL

12/11/16 Kankakee Jingle Bell Run Kankakee IL www.jbr.org/rivervalley 12/17/16 Half Moon Half Winter Race Terre Haute IN halfmoonhalf.itsyourrace.com 12/17/16 The HUFF 50K Trail Run & Relay Albion IN VeepRaces.com

12/03/16 Western Suburbs Jingle Bell Run Wheaton IL www.jbr.org

12/17/16 Riis Park Striders Christmas Classic 1.2mi or 6Mi Road Races Chicago IL www.RPStriders.org

12/10/16 Caribbean Christmas Half Marathon & 5K Carmel IN

12/17/16 Chicago Jingle Bell Run Chicago IL www.jbr.org/chicago

12/10/16 Hateya Trail Run Kenosha WI www.xcthrillogy.com 12/10/16 Gingerbread Pursuit 4 Miler Fort Wayne IN VeepRaces.com

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HealtH/Fitness listings

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

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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

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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.

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.

215 S. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 102A, Barrington, IL 60010 847-842-8070 | info@vannesschiro.com | vannesschiro.com Do You Keep Running Into Problems?

Runners often experience a number of seemingly unrelated problems that come and go creating pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.

Those problems could be: • Plantar Fasciitis, Patellar Tendonitis • Shin Splints, IT-Band Syndrome • Piriformis Syndrome, Hip Tightness • Low Back pain, Neck/Shoulder Pain • Chronic Hamstring Tightness Are these different names for the same problem? The overlooked fact is that these problems often have the same underlying cause—a foot-knee-hip imbalance.

Running involves a repeated weight transfer from one leg to the other that requires the foot, knee and hip to maintain consistent alignment.

During the single leg stance, if the arch or knee collapses or if the hips tilt to one side, there will be repetitive stress transmitted throughout the body that can cause any of the symptoms listed above.

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). It is useful to have someone take a picture or video of you performing this assessment.

Stand on a slightly elevated surface with your feet under your hips. The knee of the stance leg will bend slightly as you reach the foot of the non-weight bearing leg down towards the ground.

The foot of the reaching leg will point down, hovering above the ground. It is best to perform this assessment barefoot to observe the position of the foot. Here is what you should look for: 1 FOOT: The foot of the stance leg should be pointing straight forward.

Note if the arch collapses in or rolls out during the assessment.

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# 2 KNEE: Note your ability to keep the knee of the stance leg directly over the foot as you step down. Note if the knee collapses in or out. # 3 HIP: Note your ability to keep your hips level, torso upright, and shoulders level as you reach the foot forward.

If you were unable to maintain a neutral arch, keep the knee in line with the foot and maintain level hips throughout the full movement—your foot-knee-hip alignment is off and running is likely to produce symptoms.

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.

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. For a free introductory running assessment, call 847-842-8070 to schedule today.

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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.

the prize includes:

• 2 Complimentary Entries for any event distance (Will refund previously purchased entry)

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!”

• 1 VIP parking for the lot at the kenosha public museum • Complimentary Lodging one night at the Best Western harborside on fri., may 5 (one room, double occupancy)

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Bernard is in the middle, and to his right is his co-captain tom Gray

Bernard Lyles

occupation: CAptAIn of AID StAtIon 19 At tHe BAnk of AMerICA CHICAgo MArAtHon

Q Where is your aid station located on the course of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon?

A We are at aid station number 19, which is at mile 24.5 and is the second to last one. I’ve been working it for 25 years, just one year after Carey Pinkowski [current race director] came on.

Q I would imagine it’s a pretty long day, how does it work?

A As the captain, I oversee about 300 volunteers throughout the entire day, who come

from south side high schools and Tri-Masters Sports Initiative Programs, where I’m the executive director and founder. We get there at 5:30 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. It is a long day; it gets rough at times but it’s good. We provide encouragement and hand out Gatorade and water. We also have the band playing and we try to get them out the back door with only two miles to go. Once the first runner comes, it doesn’t stop until about 4 p.m., and our peak time is from 1 to 2 p.m.

Q Do all 300 volunteers work all day?

A No, we have two shifts. We can’t keep the volunteers all day, and that’s what

makes our aid station so hard because it’s so long, so we break them up but also encourage the first shift to stay as long as possible. Volunteers are kind of tricky, because many show up late because they get caught up watching the race on TV, but that’s why we have 300 registered to make sure we have enough to get the job done.

Q What’s the best part of working an aid station?

A We’ve had champions and record-breakers come visit our aid station once their

done to cheer on other runners as it’s the critical point. Also, when people drop out, they often come hang out at the station too because it’s a fun environment.

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Q How about the hardest part?

A Well, I’m an organizer, and I recruit volunteers, so it’s a heavy leadership job.

I go to a lot of meetings to perfect the station, and meet with Carey a lot. He trusts me to take care of the South Side, and appreciates and takes care of my team and helps make sure we are all successful. I’ve also been the captain of the second aid station of the Shamrock Shuffle for the last six years.

Q In the last 25 years, has the race changed a lot?

A The race has changed dramatically – there used to be a time where runners

would get away with cutting the corners but now they can’t with the tracking systems and chip timing. I love seeing the marathon grow; I remember when Chicago didn’t even have a marathon. I’ve seen it come from nothing, to being one of the major [United States] races, and I’ve been fortunate to meet a lot of people through working with Carey too.

Q It sounds like you and Carey work together a lot, are you good friends too?

A Oh yes, in fact Carey awarded me with a really nice recognition last year, an appreciation award, and I love it. And then he surprised me with a silver watch, like Tiger Woods has, to track my next 25 years – I wasn’t expecting it.

Q Have you competed in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon?

A Yes, eight times actually and I’ve completed 20 marathons total. I actually

ran my final one last year at Little Rock. I said I was done, but next year is the 40th anniversary of the Chicago Marathon, and Carey and myself want to run in its honor. As of now, I am planning on doing it then, and taking a break from working the aid station.