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Registration Still Open For The Chicago Shoreline Marathon

Registration Still Open For The Chicago Shoreline Marathon
If you are looking for a great workout an interesting challenge and a world class event all here in Chicago, then check out the Chicago Shoreline Marathon. It’s actually three races in one and offers challenges for every skill level. The 18 mile marathon is a world class event that has athletes from around the... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 26, 2011 at 7:54 am
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Clif Bar wants to hear about your favorite "moment."

Clif Bar wants to hear about your favorite "moment."
We all have them, in a race, in training, at some point the noise of the day goes away, the task at hand becomes effortless and your mind and body are one, doing what it loves. Clif Bar has set up a site where you can share “your moment” with them and in return they... Read more »
By David Wallach,
July 18, 2011 at 10:29 am
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How To Hook Up At Endurance Events.

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There are two great opportunities this weekend to meet your sweaty soul mate! I have a brother in law, who is single. He isn’t really into endurance sports as much as he likes Juicy Juice, ironing and cars. I have been telling him for years that he can still meet great looking women at various... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 25, 2010 at 10:40 am
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500 Miles of Racing- Pathways To Hope

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A lot of you have been asking me about my race schedule for this year and my race goals.   If you keep up with this blog, then you know that my son was born with a broken arm, after a certain doctor, who I am legally not allowed to mention, broke my his arm... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 23, 2010 at 8:43 pm
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TAG You're It

We have this doo dad on our blogger sites that tracks all of the “tags” we have used in our various stories.  While re-furberizing our 1 year old son, I stumbled across this part of our site. It’s pretty cool the amount of things we have covered since May, if you missed anything, let’s catch... Read more »
By David Wallach,
March 16, 2010 at 7:47 pm
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Out In The First Round- Chicago's Out, But Not Down.

I am parent, I love my children no matter what.  Like all of us, they have their little imperfections, to me that’s what makes them unique, special. I am a Chicagoan, I love this city, imperfections and all.  Apparently, the IOC, didn’t see it that way, that doesn’t take away from what a great city... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 2, 2009 at 10:57 am
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I'm not good at anything.

I was invited to play golf on Saturday with some old fraternity brothers in Lake Geneva.  After a week of intense training, I thought a little golf and bonding with old friends could be just the ticket to sooth my aching hamstrings. After a few holes, it became very clear that I was the worst... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 13, 2009 at 8:37 am
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Chicago Shoreline Marathon- Race Review.

Despite 3 foot waves and some pretty intense wind, the Chicago Shoreline Marathon kicked off on Saturday, with athletes competing from 9 different states and 3 continents, the results were a great day of racing with world class athletes.  The Chicago Shoreline Marathon was yet another feather in the Olympic cap of Chicago, proving that... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 1, 2009 at 10:54 am
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Chicago Shoreline Marathon Makes a Big Splash in Lake Michigan

Chicago is hosting two world class events this weekend, both filled with Olympians and future Olympians battling it out in their sports.  We know about The Chicago Triathlon, but the Chicago Shoreline Marathon is an event worth checking out, these men and women are hard core.  Athlete’s from as far away as South Africa are... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 27, 2009 at 7:08 am
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Hello!!! Is anybody out there?

When I took this job, the immediate feedback that I got from friends in the endurance community, was “finally, all of the major media outlets in town have sucked at covering endurance sports.”   In defense I understand our place in the pecking order of things, endurance sports aren’t sexy, don’t bring in big crowds... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 26, 2009 at 3:16 pm
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