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Archive for October 2009

Fleet Feet Sports "Fall Back" Fun Run.

Like it or not, the days are getting shorter and running in the dark is becoming a reality for many of us.  Fleet Feet Sports is sponsoring the “Fall Back” Fun Run on Monday, November 2 as a way kick off the new running season as well as learn about ways to stay safe and... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 31, 2009 at 10:02 am
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Get Your Santa On for the inaugural SANTA SHUFFLE 5K

The Santa Shuffle 5k is the third race in the Go Green. Get Fit. race series. The best part is you get to dress like Santa and run at the same time!  If you don’t have Santa garb, don’t worry.  Every participant will be given a Santa Claus hat and beard to wear while they... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 31, 2009 at 9:44 am
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Dance Dance Revolution Workout

By William English In high school, I was always the skinny nerd.  Although I considered myself ‘athletic’, the truth was the only sports I participated in were Bowling and Golf.   I was also diagnosed as a severe asthmatic, and carried an inhaler with me.  There were several attempts by friends and teachers to get me... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 28, 2009 at 8:29 am
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Cyclocross Clinic This Saturday.

If you haven’t had a chance to check out cyclocross, Saturday is a good way to get an introduction to the sport by Randy Warren, one of the top coaches in the area. Road riding through a cross country course mixed with the Steeplechase, covered in mud with your HR pegged.  Cyclocross is an amazing... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 27, 2009 at 8:36 am
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Dan Starts His Journey to the Chicago Marathon

After the Chicago Marathon, we received plenty of nice e-mails from athletes who wanted to share their story with us, but there was one that stuck out more than the rest, it was from Dan. Ok, so here’s the scoop.  I’m a fat guy, father of two wonderful daughters.  The oldest was born with a... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 26, 2009 at 7:48 am
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Two Great Cyclocross Events

From Chicago Cross Cup Web Site The Chicago Cyclocross Cup was started in 2004 by a group of crossers from local teams that had a strong desire to race in their neighborhood. They spoke to other people who had similar goals and before you knew it a series was born. While the series will vary... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 22, 2009 at 7:12 am
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Best Name for a 5K/10K!

Run Forest Run! 5K and 10K is this weekend and there’s still time to sign up. This is the 3rd Annual Run! Forest Run! 10K/5K race  that also includes a Kids’ 200m Fun Run.  Though it’s doubtful you are going to see Tom Hanks running through the Oakhurst Forest Preserve, the event is open to... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 21, 2009 at 7:24 pm
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Pumpkins in the Park 5K, A First Timers Look Back.

By Kristin Burns I have been training so hard to complete the Pumpkins in the Park 5K, that two days before the race it hit me, I would be running alone. Well, not really alone, as there would be tons of people around but I’d be missing one of my biggest supporters, my brother.  He... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 20, 2009 at 7:17 pm
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3 Runners Die During The Detroit Marathon

Autopsies are expected back today that will  hopefully shed some light on the cause of three runners deaths, yesterday in the Detroit Free Press/Flagstar Marathon. Daniel Langdon, 36, of Laingsburg, Michigan; Rick Brown, 65, of Marietta, Ohio, and Jon Fenlon, 26, of Waterford, Michigan all collapsed and dies within 16 minutes of each other. All... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 19, 2009 at 8:10 am
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Chicago Native Todd Paul Swims the English Channel in 13:35!

Local athlete Todd Paul successfully crossed the English Channel with his family and coach Craig Strong by his side.  This is Craig’s post swim account. No sleep for anyone but Todd the night before the swim.  Arrived at the dock prepared for just about anything at 4:30 am.  A short trip on the boat for... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 17, 2009 at 8:26 pm
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