South Holland’s Heritage Haul
The Village of South Holland is hosting its 13th annual Heritage Haul, a 5K, 10K, and half marathon! This year, we are proud to partner with Cure It, a Chicago organization that supports local children battling cancer. Fifty percent of every registration fee will benefit Cure It and the children they serve!
The Heritage Haul hosts the only half marathon in the Chicago Southland area prior to the Chicago Marathon. But there’s something for everyone at this race; the 5K run/walk and 10K are options for beginner and intermediate runners.
The Village of South Holland is a diverse community in the south suburbs that values faith, family, and future. The Heritage Haul starts and ends at the beautiful Veterans Memorial Park at 160th Place and South Park Ave. The race begins at 7am on September 15. Register at
southholland.org/haul.
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GLASA’s Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll & Post Race Party
Saturday, September 8
Honorary Chair: 17 Time Paralympic Medalist Tatyana McFadden
Join Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) for our 11
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Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll September 8
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at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem!
Race alongside Tatyana McFadden, Illinois alum and winner of 7 consecutive Chicago Marathons. Twilight Run will include a Children’s Fun Run (free to kids 10 and under), Adaptive and Runner /Walker Divisions. Awards/prizes will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each category.
The fun doesn’t stop at the finish line! Stay for the after party and enjoy games for children, live music, food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds from this event help support year-round, daily adaptive sports programs and financial assistance for over 63% of GLASA athletes through the Athlete Scholarship Fund.
Online registration is open through September 5
h
. Register now at
www.glasatwilight.org
. THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A ROYAL BLUE, LONG SLEEVE PERFORMANCE QUARTER ZIP.
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Frank E's Fling Mile
The Naperville Jaycees invite runners to participate in the Frank E.'s Fling Mile at the 2018 Last Fling on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. in Downtown Naperville.
Come test your running skills against our very own Last Fling Mascot, Frank E. Fling and, if you can beat him, you will receive a custom medal.
Frank E.’s Fling Mile is chip timed and overall and age category winners will be announced after the race. Registration for the Frank E.’s Fling Mile is now open at
www.lastfling.org/races
. Pricing is $15 until August 31 at which time online registration will close and same-day registration will be offered for $20.
Packet pick-up will only be offered on the day of the race, beginning at 7:45 a.m. Monday raised at the Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling will be donated back to community not-for-profits.
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August/September 2018
Official Chicago Triathlon Program, Tapering and other End-of-Season Training Tips
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Everything You Need to Know Ahead
of Chicago Triathlon Weekend
This weekend marks the 36th annual
Chicago Triathlon
. On Saturday and Sunday, nearly 10,000 athletes will swim in the waters of Lake Michigan, bike down Lake Shore Drive and run around Museum Campus to compete in one of the country’s largest triathlons. From kids to adults, beginners to elites, the field of competitors will be nothing short of diverse.
Whether you’re an athlete competing this weekend, a supportive family member or friend, or merely just a triathlon fan spectating, downtown Chicago is going to be a busy area, so it’s important you know what you’re getting into before you get down there.
From the weekend's schedule of events to road closures and suggested spectating areas, we have it all covered.
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Chicago Triathlon
Course Map
Athletes and spectators alike, familiarize yourself with the Chicago Triathlon course to make your race day run smoother.
Make special note of the transition areas and new bike course!
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At 88, Local Triathlete Shows No Signs of Slowing
Bob Scott is the triathlon's dark horse.
Scott has competed in over 140 triathlons. The craziest part is he didn't get into them until he tried his first triathlon in his late 40s.
"The whole idea of three sports in one … I was really hooked and enjoyed it,” he said.
While he is the oldest competitor at the Chicago triathlon this year, he is not the only one in his 80s. There are three others who will be out there on Sunday giving it their all.
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ICYMI: New Chicago Triathlon Bike Course
The 2018 event will now feature a 100% traffic-free Bike Course. The 15-mile stretch along Lake Shore Drive will occupy all southbound traffic lanes.
Athletes will continue to ride on their left (pass on right) during this portion, completing a clockwise loop between Randolph and Hollywood. International distance bikers will revert to traditional ride-right, pass-left rules once entering Lower Wacker Drive.
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Reaching Your Triathlon Goals
At some point every athlete reaches the point when they ask: “What next?” There’s always a next rung up, a new challenge that awaits and new triathlon goals to be set. Triathlon is unique in that each new challenge is confounded by commitment to three disciplines. How do you know if you’re ready to make the leap from Sprint distance to Olympic? Or Olympic to an Ironman?
Local elite triathlete—and previous
Chicago Athlete of the month
—Lauren Matricardi weighs in on the topics of fitness and skills, training load, and the importance of mental outlook when making those jumps.
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