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Archive for September 2011

Chicago is America's Most Caffeinated City and We Got Goodies to Help You Celebrate!

Chicago is America's Most Caffeinated City and We Got Goodies to Help You Celebrate!
In a study by Bundle.com, Chicago was named the most caffeinated city in America(suck it Green Bay, you weren’t in the top 25). We reached the title of #1 by spending the most money in coffee shops than any other city in America.  Chicagoans spend 2.94 more than the national average on a hot cup... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 29, 2011 at 8:21 am
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An Open Letter To Moji

An Open Letter To Moji
Dear Moji, I would like to ask you to stop making new products, my body can’t handle it.  Let explain. I have had 5 knee surgeries, we met three years ago as I limped across the finish line in the Chicago Triathlon and one of your brand ambassadors wrapped that icy goodness around my aching... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 27, 2011 at 12:25 pm
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Marathon World Record Falls in Berlin. Stage Set For A Battle At The Chicago Marathon.

Marathon World Record Falls in Berlin. Stage Set For A Battle At The Chicago Marathon.
With less than two weeks to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, the gauntlet has been thrown down by Patrick Makau of Kenya by setting a new world record in the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:03:38. Marathon “burners” Moses Mosop and Ryan Hall have been targeting Chicago and it’s flat course as a... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 26, 2011 at 8:51 am
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Don't Miss the Back On My Feet Birthday Bash!

Don't Miss the Back On My Feet Birthday Bash!
People who truly know me, know that my single biggest fear isn’t death, falling, spiders or even losing a limb, it’s being so broke that I can no longer provide for my family, it’s being homeless. 10 years ago, many people would have said it’s a paranoid fear, today in this insane economy, it has... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 23, 2011 at 9:23 am
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Win A Free Entry to the Hot Chocolate 15/5K

Win A Free Entry to the Hot Chocolate 15/5K
UPDATE!  We have our winner!  Congratulations to Sharon Corcoran, you are going to be running through the streets of Chicago in the 2011 Hot Chocolate 15/5K.  There’s still time for everyone to try out this new course, that RAM says is Bigger, Faster and Sweeter!  Click on the links below to register for the Hot... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 20, 2011 at 9:09 am
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112 Miles. On a bike! Indoors!

112 Miles. On a bike! Indoors!
Not a type-o, that’s exactly how Phil Gong The Distance Castello is going to be spending his morning on Monday, September 19th. Phil is literally going to be “Going The Distance “as he tries to ride 112 miles, on a trainer, indoors! 112 miles is the distance of the bike portion of the Ironman and since... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 16, 2011 at 1:04 pm
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If You Ride A Bike, Take A Second To Let Your Voice Be Heard!

If You Ride A Bike, Take A Second To Let Your Voice Be Heard!
This letter was sent to me, it took about 15 seconds to send a note to your local senator.  All you need to do is enter your zip code, they find the right person for you, fill in your name, etc. and hit send.  Facebook Tweet and help get the word to your friends. Federal... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 14, 2011 at 1:59 pm
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Apolo Ohno Answers Your Facebook Questions and More!

Apolo Ohno Answers Your Facebook Questions and More!
Apolo Ohno, the eight-time Olympic medalist was in Chicago Sunday competing in the Chicago Half Marathon, it was part warm up race for Ohno who is training for the New York Marathon on November 6th and part promise to Jared Fogle from Subway fame. A guy like Ohno has more than a few PR people... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 13, 2011 at 8:08 am
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9-11, A Conversation with my 11 year old.

9-11, A Conversation with my 11 year old.
Friday afternoon my daughter came home from school and part of her homework was to talk to her parents about 9-11. We discussed where I was, what I remember etc. It was her last question and my answer that I wanted to share with you. Q: What are your thoughts now, 10 years later? A... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 11, 2011 at 8:38 am
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Relax, it's Just The Ironman. Useful Tips for 140.6 Miles of Racing

Relax, it's Just The Ironman. Useful Tips for 140.6 Miles of Racing
Before I was a “big time blogger,” I was just a regular guy, trying to make his way through the world of triathlon.  I was fortunate enough to have met Rich Ducar, from The Bike Shop in Glen Ellyn. Rich is one of the most knowledgeable, enthusiastic and giving guys in the world of endurance... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 9, 2011 at 7:39 am
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