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Posts in category "Tips"

Chrissie Wellington is Back at Runners High n' Tri- Thursday Night

Chrissie Wellington is Back at Runners High n' Tri- Thursday Night
Runners High n Tri is once again bringing Chrissie Wellington to Arlington Heights for a night of questions, autographs and to talk about her new book, A Life Without Limits. If you missed Chrissie two years ago, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.  A lot has happened in the last two years... Read more »

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 »

Movement U is Coming to Chicago.

Movement U is Coming to Chicago.
Finally!  Movement U has been selling out around the country for years, coached and hosted by world class triathlete Jessi Stensland, this is one event you don’t want to miss. What is Movement U?  It’s a full-day interactive, educational experience that offers immediate actionable strategies for those who want to swim, bike and run faster... Read more »
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Bike Safety Tips for Cold and Dark Weather.

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It’s that time of year again, the hours of day light are going to become shorter and shorter and the opportunity to get out and ride less and less. We put together a list of Winter/Darkness Bike Safety Tips to keep you safe while riding in the cold and darkness. By practicing bike safety, it... Read more »

Tips on How To Deal With Post Marathon Depression.

Tips on How To Deal With Post Marathon Depression.
Last year, we coined the phrase describing post marathon depression as  Schmung.  These are our tips on how to deal with Schmung! Monday 40,000 of you woke up to the feeling of amazing accomplishment, completing the Chicago Marathon.  A week later, the Schmung has creeped in, and many of you are feeling depressed, angry, tired... Read more »

How to Recover from The Chicago Marathon

How to Recover from The Chicago Marathon
                  Now that you have crossed the finish line at The Bank of American Chicago Marathon, drank your free 321 Beer and have tried to get out of bed, you may have noticed that you are a little sore, tired and irritable.  It’s a part of the... Read more »
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Great Places to Eat Before The Chicago Marathon.

Great Places to Eat Before The Chicago Marathon.
Eat, Drink and Get Ready. Saturday night there are going to be 45,000 hungry athletes carbing up for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.  If you are looking for a few good recommendations to put on the feed bag, we have a few spots for you to check out. However, our best bet is to... Read more »

Tips on how to watch The Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Tips on how to watch The Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Sunday 45 thousand marathon runners will take to the streets of Chicago in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.  They have trained, sacrificed and now it’s time to cheer them on as they journey 26.2 miles to the finish line in Grant Park. This can be easier said than done.  With street closures, traffic and... Read more »

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 »
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Triathlon Transition Clinic Tonight.

Triathlon Transition Clinic Tonight.
The Chicago Triathlon is 11 days away(as of Wednesday, August 17) and one of the most intimidating parts of the “big race,” isn’t the swim, it’s the transition area, it’s huge, confusing and can seem endless. The Regimen coach Katie Morse is hosting a transition clinic tonight at Element Multisport in Chicago at 7:00PM.  Katie... Read more »