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Posts tagged "Chicago Marathon"

Hope Solo you need to learn from the book of Al Roker.

Hope Solo you need to learn from the book of Al Roker.
From a Press Release: On October 9, Chicago-area residents Danielle Maglinte, Hailey Danisewicz, Susan Taylor, Scott Herrick, Chad Doellinger, Pat Arbor and Joe Jasnosz, along with six other runners from across the country, will participate in a unique charity relay during the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, running alongside relay team captains U.S. soccer stars... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 6, 2011 at 8:03 am
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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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Two Time Chicago Marathon Champion: Sammy Wanjiru Dies At Age 24.

Details surrounding if Wanjiru’s death are still unclear, if it was a suicide or horrible accident.  What is clear is the endurance community suffered a huge loss on Monday when Wanjiru lost his life after falling out of the second story window of his home in Nairobi, Kenya. Wanjiru became the first Kenyan to win... Read more »
By David Wallach,
May 17, 2011 at 8:30 am
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Jewish Runners Forced to Make Decision in 2011 Chicago Marathon.

Fasting and marathon running usually don’t go hand in hand, however this year as Jewish runners get ready for the big day on October 9th, it’s a decision they may have to make. Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement and the holiest day on the Jewish calendar is the day before the marathon, which... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 4, 2011 at 9:10 am
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Still Time to Support Girls On The Run, Friday Night.

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It’s no big secret we are big fans of Girls On The Run and all of the amazing things they do to instill positive, healthy messages to young girls and women around the world.   If you are not a runner, don’t have a little girl, but are still looking for a great time, a... Read more »
By David Wallach,
November 17, 2010 at 5:24 pm
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Look Up In The Sky!!! It's Cubicle Dad!

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If you need a reason to get fired up, just click here and read about Dan-Cubicle Dad Malinski.We have been running together for 10 months and in that time Dan has lost 108 pounds.  A lot has changed for Dan in the last year, he is now a “runner,” a year ago, he was an... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 20, 2010 at 12:32 pm
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Free Stuff Friday- Entry to The Chicago 1/2 Marathon and 5K.

If you missed your chance to register for the free 15 entries to the sold out Bank of America Chicago Marathon, don’t sweat it, we have a brand new give away that’s equally as cool and not quite as far. Before we get to that, congratulations to Shamps and Prudzi1 , they are the winners... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 3, 2010 at 10:03 am
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! 15 Free Entries to The Bank of America Chicago Marathon-Join Team VW!

  This is not a type-o.  The good folks at Volkswagen have 15 free entries to the sold out Bank Of America Chicago Marathon and you get first crack at them.  Do you have what it takes to be a part of Team VW?  Today, September 2, 2010 is the last day to sign up... Read more »
By David Wallach,
September 1, 2010 at 10:02 am
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An Open Letter to Everyone on Lake Shore Drive.

This is an equal opportunity rant to runners and cyclists, you both need to calm the heck down! Lake Shore Drive is Chicago’s lake front trail, one of the most popular destinations in our city for tourists, volleyball players, runners bikers and yes, people who just want to go to the beach.  We all have... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 11, 2010 at 2:02 pm
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