4 Reasons To Run A Race On The Fourth Of July
The only thing better than running a race is running one on the Fourth of July. It seems many Americans agree: According to
Running USA
, July 4 is now the second most popular holiday among runners, ranking behind only Thanksgiving. In fact, 329,620 runners finished a race on our nation’s birthday in 2016—an all-time record!
If you think about it, racing on this day makes perfect sense. In many ways, running a race is the ultimate celebration of the American Dream: You give it everything you’ve got till you cross the finish line, relying on yourself and your inner strength every step of the way. How better to celebrate the sport that makes you feel as free and alive as the country you live in?
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Naperville Man Sets World Record for Longest Plank
It's not official, but a man in southwest suburban Naperville appears to have set a new world record for the longest planking session.
George Hood planked for ten hours and ten minutes at the YMCA in southwest suburban Downers Grove. He reportedly beat the old record by two hours.
He was raising money for a program that helps Chicago children who have been exposed to violence.
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Check Out Our Special Nutrition Issue!
As much effort as you might put in during your hard workouts all training season, none of that is going to matter if you don't eat right. So we want to help.
From pre-race recipes to nutrition FAQs answered to tips on saving money on healthy foods, this issue has it all. Eat healthy this season and see results!
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Everyday Athlete: Kathleen Hooper – Erika’s Lighthouse
Last October, Kathleen Hooper trained for and successfully completed her first marathon at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This year, she is back for more.
In 2018, Hooper will again run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on the Erika’s Lighthouse Charity Team. Erika’s Lighthouse is an organization that educates and raises awareness about teenage depression, striving to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Hooper has been on the Erika’s Lighthouse Council since 2015.
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Road Race Participation Numbers Hold Steady for 2017
The numbers are in and the news is not surprising. For the vast majority of road races of all sizes across the U.S., participation held steady in 2017, according to an analysis of road race participation trends released today by national trade organization for the sport
Running USA
.
U.S. running registrations in 2017 remained consistent with the total registrants in 2016. In 2017, there were a total of nearly 18.3 million registrants, down just slightly from 18.5 million in 2016. Despite a slowdown in growth in recent years, the 2017 data indicates that a healthy recreational running industry is thriving in the U.S.
The majority of runners of U.S. road races continued to be women in 2017, while the most popular race distance was the 5K, according to Running USA. Around 59 percent of participants in a given road race are female, while 41 percent are male.
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