Chicago Comeback Trail 5k
Run for fun or team up with family, friends, co-workers, and loved ones to support stroke survivors and their circle of care at the National Stroke Association’s Comeback Trail 5K.
By joining the #ComeBackStong movement you’ll be supporting the 7 million stroke survivors across the United States.
The Chicago Comeback Trail 5K
Date: June 2, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: DuSable Harbor, 111 N. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60601
Can’t make it to the trail? Help us spread awareness!
#ComeBackStrong
is the first-ever movement to spark change for the stroke community. With your support, we can ignite a nationwide conversation on stroke.
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Heart of the Fox Run & Tug
Spend the day in St. Charles at its centerpiece, the Fox River at
The Heart of the Fox Run & Tug
on Sunday May 20
th
GET UP AND GET RUNNING…
The day begins in Pottawatomie Park with a chip-timed, certified 5K and 10K run. New this year, the Color Run has partnered with Fox Valley Special Recreation to create a more inclusive event. All skill levels are welcome to participate in this colorful and energetic fun run.
TEAM UP AND GET TUGGING…
The inaugural Tug of War across the Fox River will follow the runs in the heart of downtown St. Charles. 20 tug of war teams comprised of 10 member teams will pull across the Fox River while crowds cheer on the winners! Fire, Police and City teams from the surrounding area have challenged one another to compete in the Municipal bracket. School Athletic teams, and other local teams are registering to compete in the Community bracket.
Proceeds from the day benefit the River Corridor Foundation of St Charles "Active River Project,"
http://www.
Stcrivercorridor.org
,
and St. Charles Kiwanis Club, children’s charities.
http://www.
Kiwanisofstcharles.org
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Chicago Area Runner’s Association Celebrates 40 Years
2018 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Chicago Area Runner’s Association. In 1978, CARA began as an advocacy group, protesting to move the Chicago Marathon from September at 10 a.m. to a morning start in October. It then grew into a small running group in Chicago, eventually turning into third largest local community of runners in America.
Employees of CARA are taking this opportunity to look back at the history; throughout the year, they will interview past members, put together historical timelines and share facts about the group to show the Chicago running community how it’s mission remains the same.
“We wouldn’t have gotten to the 40-year mark without our members and leadership,” executive director Greg Hipp says. “We started as a small group of people protesting to protect running, and that’s what we’re still doing today on a larger scale.”
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New Spring, New Delay for Navy Pier Flyover
Warm weather this week has filled Chicago’s lakefront with bikers and joggers enjoying the outdoors after a record cold April.
But those hoping to use the new flyover path near Navy Pier will now have to wait even longer than expected, and taxpayers could be on the hook for millions more on the perennially delayed project. On Tuesday, CDOT spokesman Mike Claffey called and said city officials are aiming to complete the pathway by the end of 2019. It was originally slated to open in spring 2018.
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What is Chicago's Most Dangerous Road for Cycling
Warm weather is finally here, which means more cyclists on the road enjoying the sunshine. Chicago’s annual
Bike the Drive
event is just around the corner, as well.
But before you hop on the saddle and take to the streets, know this: A recent
survey
by Rubens Kress & Mulholand found cities’ most dangerous stretches of road for bike riders (based on collisions, injuries and fatalities). Chicago’s most perilous road? Milwaukee Avenue between North Avenue and Division Street.
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3 Gluten Free Fueling Options for Marathon Training
The Celiac Disease Foundation defines celiac disease on their website as “a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed people where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.”
For athletes with celiac disease, they need products that are gluten-free and are made in facilities that are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination. It can take some trial and error, but we found three different products that both helps performance and fits all the dietary restrictions for celiac disease.
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City Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Lakefront Trail Separation Project
Monday morning, Mayor Rahm Emanuel broke ground on the next phase of the trail separation project, splitting the trail in two parts, one for cyclists and one for pedestrians.
The next phase starts at Montrose all the way to Ardmore. It's an effort to ease congestion- and collisions on the trail which have become more frequent.
"Right down the street at Lake Shore Drive and Montrose is the highest rate for bicycle accidents and my constituents continually complain about all of the bicycle accidents happening, this change will make it so much safer for bicyclists," said 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman.
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