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Lincoln-Way Foundation Half Marathon 
On
April 29th, the chip timed
Lincoln-Way Foundation Half Marathon
will begin and end at the Breidert Green in the charming downtown area of
Frankfort. The race will move westward on the Old Plank Trail before turning off into the Hickory Creek Forest Preserve. The hilly and scenic course will turn around at the Hickory Creek Barrens before heading back toward the Breidert Green.
Each runner will receive a
tech shirt and other goodies
from our sponsors at packet pick up. Upon completion of the race, finishers will receive a
medal depicting the logo created by a Lincoln-Way student. Participants and their fans can partake in the post race festivities on the Green. The race will be
capped at 500 registrants
so be sure to sign up early!
Proceeds from the Lincoln-Way Half Marathon will be directed to the Lincoln-Way Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to creatively generate financial support with which to enrich and enhance the opportunities and educational experiences of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students.
Register today at lincolnwayhalfmarathon.com
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CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K 
Start your race season off right at the 8th Annual CNB Oak Forest Fleadh 5K on Saturday, March 4 at 8:30 a.m. This rolling course takes you through the heart of our St. Patrick's Day celebrations as you race up and down Cicero Avenue and through charming city streets.
Race activities take place in the Metra commuter lot so you can park for free, register, warm up, and enjoy post-race snacks in one location.
All participants receive a short-sleeve t-shirt and goodie bag. Please bring one of the following items to benefit local animals: cat or dog food; kitty litter; or dog leash, harness or sweater. The items will be donated to our Friends of Oak Forest Animal Control Commission, which will lead our family parade at 11 a.m. Come join us as we celebrate our four-legged friends and the volunteers who help them find loving homes. To join the fun, visit
www.oak-forest.org
or call 708-687-4600.
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#MakeASplash at the Chicago Polar Plunge 
Whether you go ankle high, knee deep or take the full plunge, your efforts help support the athletes of Special Olympics Chicago! Registration for the Chicago Polar Plunge is now open. Reserve your spot at North Avenue Beach on Sunday, March 5, 2017. Register at www.chicagopolarplunge.org.
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Chicago's Spring Half Marathon is filling fast - Register Now to Save!
Celebrating the city's emergence from winter hibernation at the
Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K. This event delivers an intimate urban setting in the Park at Lakeshore East with a gorgeous lakefront course. You'll be treated to a gourmet hot breakfast, Spring Market, live music and beer garden. Don't miss Chicago's premier spring half marathon.
Commit today to save.
THIS RACE WILL SELL OUT! 
Claim Your Fame in 2017 at Chicago's Hometown Race!
Experience racing along a traffic-free Lake Shore Drive at the 21st annual
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. You'll also receive fabulous race perks including a long-sleeved race tee, epic finisher bling, and access to the post-race Finish Festival.
Register Today!
Big Bling, Big Earnings
Take on the 26.2 Challenge and be among the first 1000 to register for the
Chicagoland Half Marathon and
you could win 1 of 10 Garmin Vivo Fit 3 Activity Trackers.
Participate in both the
Chicago Spring Half Marathon & Chicago Half Marathon
races and earn the coveted 26.2 Challenge award. Limited to 2,000 athletes, the
Chicagoland Half Marathon
Series is filling up fast.
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 Celebrate Your Love of Running
With any major holiday comes a themed run to celebrate it - that's right, we're talking about Valentine's Day races! Love is something to be celebrated, and your love of running is greater than any other love out there. Use these events to get in the spirit of love this year:
Universal Sole Valentines Trail Challenge - Saturday, Feb. 11 - Schiller Woods Forest Preserve
This will be a first for us here @ USOLE - our first Valentines Trail Race! Come on out and bring your valentine with you! The distance for this race will be just over 4.5 miles.
Run4Love 5k - Saturday, Feb. 11 - Fishers, IN
Run for the Brownies, Run for the Brew, Run for the BLING... or just Run4Love! There is also a virtual option for those who can't make it to the race.
Heart Throb 6K - Saturday, Feb. 11 - Terre Haute, IN
Bring yourself or your sweetheart for this fun Valentine's Day run benefiting the Vigo County YMCA! The fastest couple awards will be calculated by taking the total time of both individuals.
NorthShore Cupid's Love Dash 5k - Sunday, Feb. 12 - Highland Park, IL
Do you love running - and want to meet a special someone who loves it as much as you?
Whether you are in a committed relationship, single, or somewhere in between, kick off your Valentine's Day with us.
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 How Does Running Affect Your Sex Life?
Runners may have endurance on the roads-but what about between the sheets? Do long workouts sap energy for other types of workouts? And how do elite runners manage to make babies while running more than 100 miles each week? According to experts and runners, it turns out that running can improve performance, and not just at the races.
Many runners report that running increases their desire for a roll in the hay. "Being active is a potent aphrodisiac for both women and men," said Tina Penhollow, an associate professor in the Department of
ExerciseScience and Health Promotion at Florida Atlantic University.
In addition, running boosts endorphins-known contributors to the runner's high-along with the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin promotes feelings of happiness and well being, and dopamine has a big role in excitement and arousal.
But at extremes, too much running can damage desire.
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11 Benefits of Exercising With a Significant Other
1. It breeds healthy competition!
You know what will motivate you to succeed? Your partner succeeding super hard at something. Couples have been competing since the dawn of time and so why not focus that (healthy, normal) competitiveness on something mutually beneficial?
2. But it's also motivating to watch each other succeed.
As much fun as it is to squash your competition, it's even more awesome to set fitness and health goals, and cheer each other on as you make it happen. Whether it's getting your blood pressure down or building a more bootyful butt, you can help each other achieve your dreams. Awwww.
Read the other benefits of working out with your partner
here!
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Single? Lonely? Ripped? Try a Speed Dating Circuit Training this Valentine's Day
Are you looking for someone who shares your love of lifting? Tired of having no one to knock back protein shakes with? Have you thought of trying speed dating circuit training?
Personal training company
Ultimate Performance Fitness are running Valentine's Day speed dating events in London and Manchester, where people can meet and have a chat while undergoing a rigorous workout.
"The class will involve 10 high-intensity workout stations, where 10 men and 10 women can work out in couples for two minutes before moving on to the next exercise and the next person," say UP Fitness.
"Men and women will rotate around the circuit in opposite directions so they will get to work out with a new partner at every station."
Although there's no official class in Chicago, use this as motivation to talk to the runner you always see on your route, or the cute person at the gym you've had your eye on.
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Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
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