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Runners vs. Climate Change
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You Can Do This
Believe it: You CAN become a triathlete and join the ranks of 3,000 other first-time triathletes on August 27. We've designed a variety of opportunities to help newer triathletes approach the start line with confidence. 2017 is YOUR year. Chicago Triathlon is YOUR race.
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Current Issue
Jan/Feb 2017
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Resolutions, Indoor Events, New Activities
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
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for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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Climate Change and Athletes: How it Affects Us
In the last six days, Chicago has experienced unusually warm temperatures, and three of those days have broken records. As athletes, being able to run or bike outside in shorts and t-shirts in February is a dream come true, and I don't think many of us are complaining about this abnormality.
However, whenever there's bizarre weather, the debate of climate change typically follows; is this warm front a product of global warming? While many scientists say no, natural variances in weather are normal and happen periodically, 70-degree temps in what should be the middle of winter definitely raises reason for concern.
While endurance athletes are often subconsciously helping this issue by utilizing their legs or bicycles as means of transportation rather than cars and busses, they are also a population that is greatly affected by the weather changes. According to Climate Nexus, marathon times are typically two minutes slower for every 10-degrees the temperature rises.
Actually, the Boston Marathon has been noticing this for years; since 2011, it has had a team of atmospheric science students monitoring the weather during the race, and providing live weather reports. In 2012, it was 89 degrees during the late April race, way hotter than normal, and the winning female time was 2:31:50. Since 1893, Boston's average temperature has increased by an average of 0.15 degrees Celsius per year, and if this continues, a 2:30 may be the new norm, Runner's World reports.
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 Fitpreneurs: Women Are Becoming Entrepreneurs Through Fitness
At 8:30 on a Tuesday morning, Dani Muckley is already teaching her second workout class of the morning at River North's Studio Three. Though this spin class will last only 45 minutes, she spent two hours choreographing moves and planning the music, logging each workout onto a PDF to ensure she doesn't repeat a song or sequence.
Muckley is an example of how Chicago's booming boutique fitness industry has become a breeding ground for
female fitness professionals.
Some, like Muckley, obtain group fitness certifications and teach classes at one or several studios. Some have established their own studios, or opened new locations of franchises like Pure Barre or Corepower Yoga. Still more women have become personal trainers, launched online run coaching or strength training services or combined several of these "side hustles" into a career.
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Get Race Discounts Before They're Gone!
Have you checked out our Digital Deals page? We have some additional race discounts for you to use, but hurry, they all expire at the end of this month!
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Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones: Saying Goodbye to Chords Forever
On its website, it says that the battery lasts for 15 hours; since I've gotten the headphones, I've used them probably nine or 10 times for about an hour each, and when I checked the battery before my workout yesterday, it said the battery still had five and a half hours left. Plus, the website says that just a five-minute charge will give the headphones an additional hour of usage even on low battery.
I'm actually very surprised at how comfortable these are too, despite the in-ear style. In fact, the headphones came with six different bud sizes, to change the foam piece on the end depending on your ear shape and size. I chose the smallest one so it's not taking up my entire ear, and it's snug yet not annoying.
As for the sound, it really is the best sounding-headphones I've ever had. It's clear and loud if you turn up the volume all the way, but even then you can still hear things around you, which is really important for solo runners.
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 Are You Ready for Triathlon Season?
Check these 8 important boxes before you start chasing your goals:
1. Sign up for a race
2. Talk to your coach ... or hire one!
3. Tune your ride
4. Overhaul your diet
5. Go shopping
6. Sign up for a training camp
7. Work on your weaknesses
8. Check in with your family
Read tips on accomplishing each of these steps here.
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Race Results from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22
Feb. 18
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Calendar of Events from Feb. 23 to March 1
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
Lincoln-Way Half Marathon (Race Date: April 29)
-Save $5 with code
mychicagoathlete
-Save $5 with code
PPCA2017
-Save $5 on marathon or half marathon with code
CANEWSWM17
-Price increases on March 20, April 30 and June 3
Utah Valley Marathon (Race Date: June 10)
-Save $10 with code
chicago10 (good until May 15)
-Save $15 with code
TWOHEART15
-Save $10 off full and half marathon distances, or $5 off the quarter marathon and 5K with code
KMEGROUP17
-Price increases Feb. 28, April 30 and June 1
-Save $10 on any distance with code
CHIATHLETE17
-Price increases on May 14 and July 31
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