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Posts tagged "Cubicle Dad"

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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An Open Letter to Cubicle Dad

An Open Letter to Cubicle Dad
To answer  the question that has been banging around in your head, “yes, you can do this.” Last year you ran with someone to help you through every mile of the race and make it to the finish line. This year you are running with another man, though you may not know him well, I... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 8, 2011 at 6:37 am
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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 »
By David Wallach,
October 5, 2011 at 7:55 am
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How Not To Do A Triathlon

How Not To Do A Triathlon
Over the past several years, when someone asks me what tips do I have for them about competing in a triathlon, my answer is always the same, “be prepared for everything. If you have everything in order, then you will be ready when something goes wrong and not panic.”  BTW- Something always goes wrong. On... Read more »
By David Wallach,
August 31, 2011 at 9:59 am
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Back From The Dead

Back From The Dead
I Was Dead. About two weeks ago, I died.  Not in the figurative sense, in the literal sense. I was dead.  Due to an adverse reaction to a medicine, I died on a table in a sub-basement of a local hospital. I wasn’t dead for long. The doctors and nurses who were with me, were... Read more »
By David Wallach,
March 6, 2011 at 9:41 pm
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The Sunday Pace, February 20, 2011

Indoor triathlons, free races, hot chocolate and a whole lotta SRAM. Together We Tri. Indoor Triathlon-It’s getting warmer outside, but not quite warm enough to get into Lake Michigan and swim, yet.  If you are feeling the need to get in a great workout and a little racing, the Together We Tri Indoor Triathlon, is... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 20, 2011 at 8:03 am
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Wear Red Today and Run For Heart Tomorrow.

February is National Heart Month and today is Wear Red Day to help raise awareness of heart disease in women. All across the country, people will be wearing red to show their support for Go Red For Women and you can to. This tiny little gesture sends a message of support to your mothers, daughters... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 4, 2011 at 12:16 pm
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Race of the Week, and it's FREE!

Cubicle Dad is at it again and I urge all of you to come out and support him and the American Heart Association on Saturday at Fleet Feet Sports- Pipers Alley. Don’t miss the Inaugural Run with Heart 5K Fun Run, in support of the American Heart Association. This is a “fun run” 5K and... Read more »
By David Wallach,
January 31, 2011 at 7:44 am
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Images from the Inaugural Black Friday 5K and Food Drive

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If you missed the inaugural Black Friday 5K and Food Drive at Fleet Feet Sports, then you missed the beginning of a new Chicago tradition. Thanks to the staff at Fleet Feet Sports, Casey Moran’s, the many Chicagonow bloggers. Thanks to all of you, who jumped on board to make our first fun run was... Read more »
By David Wallach,
November 29, 2010 at 6:44 am
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Running With Dan- the 2010 Chicago Marathon.

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A year ago, I received an e-mail from a complete stranger asking me to help him train for and finish the 2010 Chicago Marathon.  It was the honesty and truth of this letter, that not only caught my attention, but took me on a year long journey that changed my life.  “Help save my life,”... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 12, 2010 at 10:51 am
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