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The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!

The Pace is 3 Years Old and We Have Free Stuff to Help Celebrate!
This month marks the third birthday of Chicagonow and The Pace of Chicago. Three years ago, there was this crazy idea to give bloggers a community to blog in, let the experts share their expertise under one roof.  I was fortunate enough to be one of the initial 6 bloggers who helped launch the site... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 17, 2012 at 7:05 am
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Win a $50 Gift Card to S.A. Elite

Win a $50 Gift Card to S.A. Elite
If you haven’t had a chance to check out  S.A. Elite, the small-store concept from Sports Authority, then Saturday is your chance to kill two birds with one stone. First,  S.A. Elite is opening its third location in the Chicago area at Water Tower Place on Saturday, May 12th.  The 14,000-sq.-ft. store will be located... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 9, 2012 at 12:07 am
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Connor Needs Your Help- Saturday Is Your Chance to Make a Difference!

Connor Needs Your Help- Saturday Is Your Chance to Make a Difference!
Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00PM is your chance to help a child in need and upgrade or sell  your gear at the same time. The Fitness Pursuit in Grayslake is hosting a Fitness Resale for endurance athletes in an effort to help raise money for the Crusade for Connor, a charity benefiting a little... Read more »
By David Wallach,
April 20, 2012 at 11:38 am
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Cervelo Makes Getting A New Bike Too Good To Be True.

Cervelo Makes Getting A New Bike Too Good To Be True.
As you head out to the mall to return your sweaters, skinny jeans and various electronics, you may want to take a detour to your nearest bike shop and check out the “too good to be true, but is actually true” deal from Cervelo Bikes. If you’re not familiar with Cervelo Bikes, then let me... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 27, 2011 at 9:49 pm
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Win a Free The Armpocket Sport for the runner in your family.

Win a Free The Armpocket Sport for the runner in your family.
What “they” don’t tell you about running, is that it’s not as simple as putting on your running shoes and heading out the door. Your shoes need to be “fit” properly, you need the right kind of wickable gear, if you are going long, a hydration system is always a good thing and your keys... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 23, 2011 at 9:07 am
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Lululemon Running Clothes, Yes You Heard Me Right.

Lululemon Running Clothes, Yes You Heard Me Right.
If you are looking for high quality, well build, super comfortable running gear for the warm or cold weather then check out Lululemon Athletica.  Yes, I said running gear, not yoga! Granted Lululemon Athletica is known for it’s outstanding yoga line, equally as good, but not as well known (yet) is their running gear, which... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 21, 2011 at 8:29 am
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Give The Gift Of Zipp

Give The Gift Of Zipp
There are several people I know who are training for their first Ironman or 1/2 and have asked me about what they are going to need to race those distances. My short answer is always the same, “a coach, a proper bike fit and race wheels.” How do race wheels differ from the regular wheels... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 19, 2011 at 9:42 am
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Give the Gift Of ...Jenny?

Give the Gift Of ...Jenny?
More to the point, coach Jennifer Harrison is giving a gift to one of you, free coaching for a year! Harrison is one of the most well respected coaches and athletes in the area.  She has worked with everyone from Cubicle Dad on his journey to 130 pounds of weight loss to Kona qualifiers, she... Read more »
By David Wallach,
December 7, 2011 at 6:58 am
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The Aero Hammock- A Great Gift at a Great Price

The Aero Hammock- A Great Gift at a Great Price
Not everything in triathlon has to cost $500-$1000. Some of the most useful things to a triathlete only cost a few dollars and can help you tremendously.  The Aero Hammock falls into this category. We have reviewed the Aero Hammock before, showcased it on TV and now we are giving one away! This isn’t just... Read more »
By David Wallach,
November 28, 2011 at 7:36 am
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A One of a Kind Holiday Gift in Support of a Great Cause.

A One of a Kind Holiday Gift in Support of a Great Cause.
The World Bicycle Relief is one of the charity arms of the Chicago based SRAM corporation, it’s mission to bring reliable transportation to people in rural Africa. SRAM pART PROJECT is a pretty cool initiative by World Bicycle Relief  and SRAM that combines bike components, creativity to make original and innovative artwork.  It’s your chance... Read more »
By David Wallach,
November 25, 2011 at 2:46 pm
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