CHICAGO 10 MILE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The Road to 26.2 Runs Through the Chicago 10 Mile
There's nothing small about the steps that brought you this far. The hundreds of mornings and afternoons you chose sweat over rest. The personal records you crushed for no one but yourself. The Chicago 10 Mile is your opportunity to show the Windy City what you're made of. To beat the wind, not run like it. And cross the finish line powered by a much stronger force: Will.
Race Date: Saturday, September 29
Location: Grant Park, Chicago
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Ding! Ding! Join Thousands of Runners in Philly for the Official Rocky Run
This is your shot – a chance to join thousands of runners in Philadelphia for the official Rocky Run 5K, 10 Mile & 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge. So, channel your inner stallion, register, and show the world you can go the distance.
Race Date: Saturday, November 10
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Distance: 5K, 10 Mile & 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge
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Indy Women’s Half Marathon & 5k- September 29
In just seven years, the
Indy Women’s Half Marathon & 5K
has become the 7th largest women's half marathon in the U.S. 33 states and three countries were represented in the 2017 with the top six finishers representing six different states.
Staged in beautiful downtown Indianapolis, the course is fast and flat with an abundance of reasonably-priced hotels within walking distance of both the start and finish. A women’s-only race offers a unique atmosphere, emotion and camaraderie from women of all ages and abilities. Some race competitively, some for charities, some for loved ones or for reasons we may never know about. Foodie and drink tastings are offered at the expo. Pacers provided and free pancakes at the finish.
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Open Water Swim & Clinic #2 – Spots Going Fast!
Registration is open and filling-fast for the next community-wide Open Water Swim & Clinic session, held Tues, July 24 at Ohio Street Beach.
Prep for your perfect race, alongside fellow first-timers in small group sessions, led by local tri coaches. $10 charitable fee includes complimentary post-event Goose Island beers.
Click here for details and to RSVP
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Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs are More Likely Than Lakes
to Make You Sick, Studies Find
Two recent federal health studies found that some waters is better than others, at least when it comes to avoiding waterborne illnesses.
Of 633 outbreaks nationwide caused by bacteria, viruses or other things floating around, nearly 80 percent of them were traced to water that was treated with chlorine or other chemicals in swimming pools, hot tubs or wading pools. Most illnesses cause intestinal problems and diarrhea.
By comparison, there were just 140 outbreaks linked to lakes, rivers or swimming holes, with 4,958 people falling ill and two deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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New REI to Offer Kayak, Paddleboard Rentals on Chicago River
Outdoor and fitness specialist REI will be moving to a new riverfront store in the Goose Island neighborhood. The new store also will offer kayak and paddleboard rentals on the river, in addition to a full-service sporting goods store. It also will feature indoor parking, and outdoor patio, and dedicated bike parking.
The new facility will replace REI’s existing two-story store about a half-mile away, and will allow customers to test out kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes on the water before making a purchase.
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endur8 Launches the First Nutrition App for Endurance Athletes
endur8 has launched a unique nutrition app that alerts endurance athletes exactly when to refuel during training and competition.
Using a science-backed, peer-reviewed formula for carbohydrate intake, endur8 calculates the optimum fuel consumption for an individual using their personal data and endur8’s proprietary algorithm. Tailored to their personal profile and the demands of their specific sport or course, whether cycling, running or other endurance activities, it then alerts the user when to fuel and by how much.
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Milwaukee Bike Lanes to Upgrade to Concrete Curbs
The wave of the (near) future for Chicago protected bike lanes should be concrete curbs. Unlike flexible plastic posts, they provide cyclists with actual physical protection from motorists, and they can be used to physically prevent drivers from entering the bikeway. Curbs are a great approach to create protected lanes on stretches where moving a parking lane to the left of the bike lane to provide protection is not an option.
The Chicago Department of Transportation is adding curb protection to a nearly half-mile stretch of Milwaukee Avenue (the city’s busiest biking street) between Ohio and Chicago Avenue.
The concrete will be especially helpful in locations that lack car parking and, therefore, any physical protection save for the flimsy posts.
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Eating Healthy is a Worthwhile Investment
If you’re logging extra miles or laps training for an endurance event, you might find your body is also craving a lot more food at meal times, or anytime really. Eating healthy without breaking the bank while training for endurance sports can be a challenge, but experts say having more calories to play with each day allows for more creativity and more delicious meals.
Admittedly, adding a few hundred, or thousand, extra calories to your day can also add costs to your grocery bill though.
Try inexpensive sources of starch and carbohydrate like dried peas, beans, lentils, or whole grain rice that can provide a hearty base to a meal. Burns adds sweet potatoes, beats, parsnips, and rutabaga to that list.
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