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Posts tagged "Lauren Kaminsky"

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s half marathon training, a destination race, a great charity and lots and lots of wine!

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s half marathon training, a destination race, a great charity and lots and lots of wine!
If you’re looking for a destination race and a charity to run for then check out  the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s half marathon training program, Team Challenge.  Team Challenge trains everyone from couch potatoes to seasoned marathoners to get ready for the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon on July 15. The group will be trained... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 24, 2012 at 8:23 am
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Forward is a Pace Raffle to Help End Crohns and Colitis

Forward is a Pace Raffle to Help End Crohns and Colitis
If you read The Pace, then you have some across the phrase “Forward Is A Pace,” meaning as long as you are moving forward  you are heading in the right direction, doing great and should be proud. I wish I could take credit for coining this catchy yet inspirational little catch phrase, but that credit... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 12, 2011 at 7:18 am
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Perspective

I have been hurt for a little under a month now and to be honest not being able to train has made me an A #1 Pain in the A$$.  Saturday morning I woke up excited to get back to easy paced running with Cubicle Dad, Lauren (Outside The Girl Box) Kaminsky, Awesome Barb and... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 27, 2010 at 8:54 pm
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Thank You Chicagonow.

I am proud to be able to write for Chicagonow.  I was one of the first few bloggers they hired, I’m not saying this to brag, but to make a point, I have watched Chicagonow grow, taking on all kinds of different bloggers to meet the needs of the people reading. Waaay back in May... Read more »
By David Wallach,
February 23, 2010 at 4:28 pm
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"Amazing" Barb- Athlete of the Month- November

If you kept up on The Adventure’s of Lauren our Athlete of the Month for October, and her quest to make it to the finish line at The Bank of America Chicago Triathlon, then you had a chance to read about her friend “Crazy” Barb, or “Amazing” Barb, the woman who ran along with Lauren... Read more »
By David Wallach,
November 7, 2009 at 6:24 am
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Dan Starts His Journey to the Chicago Marathon

After the Chicago Marathon, we received plenty of nice e-mails from athletes who wanted to share their story with us, but there was one that stuck out more than the rest, it was from Dan. Ok, so here’s the scoop.  I’m a fat guy, father of two wonderful daughters.  The oldest was born with a... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 26, 2009 at 7:48 am
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Calling All Experts- Dan needs your help.

I received an e-mail from a reader named Dan.  He read the story of Lauren Kaminsky and decided to reach out to me and the Chicago Endurance community.  I want to hear from you (constructive help only).  What advice, direction, motivation can you offer Dan,to help him make it across the line.  This is what... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 14, 2009 at 4:21 pm
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What Did I Get Myself Into- My Marathon Story.

Warning- It is never a smart idea to try and run a marathon with only two weeks of training.  The first guy to run a marathon died.  Do not try this at home.  I am a child and I think we established that I have no common sense at all. What did I get myself... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 13, 2009 at 9:23 pm
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A View From The Back- Running With Lauren

Two weeks ago when I wrote that I wanted to run with the slowest runners in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a few things happened.  First, I received hundreds of e-mails from runners pitching the idea of running with them.  Secondly, there was a lot of negative chatter on the other blogs and forums... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 12, 2009 at 10:18 am
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Belle Of The Ball

Sunday we are going to be traveling along with Athlete of the Month, Lauren Kaminsky as she weaves her way through the streets of Chicago in the Marathon. Today we followed Lauren and her dad, Larry as they went to check out the Marathon Expo. and meet some new friends. The Expo. is open and in... Read more »
By David Wallach,
October 9, 2009 at 2:47 pm
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