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"Ditch the Weight and Guns" Englewood 5k
Join us at the 4th Annual "Ditch the Weight & Guns" Englewood 5K Walk & Run, taking place on Sunday, October 22nd at Ogden Park. 
Our mission is to raise awareness and promote physical activity, nutrition, and gun violence prevention in the Greater Englewood community.
Englewood 5K is USATF certified and Chicago Police Department provides security each year. At $25, Englewood 5K is one of the lowest priced 5K races in Chicago. Registration includes a dri-fit tshirt, timed bib, and custom medal. A portion of the proceeds are donated to William R. Harper High School, located in the heart of Greater Englewood. Follow us on social media for updates.
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Support your fellow Athletes! Join us on Sunday, October 29th for our 2 Mile Walk at the always fun Hot Chocolate 15k/5k. Enjoy the beautiful views as you walk along the lakefront in the untimed walk which features a new stroller friendly division. It's sure to be a wonderful day for walkers of all ages. Don't delay reserve your spot today!
https://ramracing.enmotive.com/events/register/57f3d359-f5d4-4a03-b9f3-29a15206f5f9
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Why should I run the Dick Pond Hot Cocoa Races October 29 at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton? 
- I like really cool fleece jackets (women) and vests (men).
- I like race day packet pickup.
- I like free on-site parking.
- I like running or walking in a forest preserve at the height of the fall colors.
- I like hot chocolate.
- I like the choice of two distances (5K or 8 miler).
- I like starting with everyone else at the same time.
- I like 5-year age group awards.
- I like supporting the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
- I like Dick Pond Athletics.
Register today www.dickpondhotcocoarace.com
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Current Issue
October 2017
Special Marathon Edition
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Free Event Photos
Chicago Athlete is the first place to look for photos from all the big races in Chicagoland. Go to our
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
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Tips on Marathon Tapering
CARA Wheaton Site Coordinator Jim Laubsted tells his group "If you can run this program through the 20 miler, you can run a marathon." Whether you train with CARA or not, if you have committed to, and followed through with, a well respected training plan, then you should have the confidence to become a marathon finisher.
Laubsted admits that if you asked yourself after the 20 miler if you could have done another six miles, your answer is probably no. But he reminds runners that the 20 miler was hard because your body is still adjusting to increasing mileage.
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 3 Easy Snack Recipes
From Deena Kastor
Last weekend, Fleet Feet hosted American record-holder in the marathon and half-marathon, and Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor for an exclusive cooking event. Kastor taught the the attendees three nutritious snacks to aid in their training.
Get the recipes for Candied Nuts, Mango Guacamole and Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates here.
Look for Deena Kastor as a race ambassador at the 40th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon!
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 Six Added to 2017 Chicago Marathon Elite Field
Wednesday, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon announced changes to the elite field for the Oct. 8, 2017 race.
Men's field updates
Stanley Biwott (KEN), 2:03:51 (London, 2016)
Feyisa Lilesa (ETH), 2:04:52 (Chicago, 2012)
Ezekiel Chebii (KEN), 2:06:07 (Amsterdam, 2016)
Bernard Kipyego (KEN), 2:06:19 (Amsterdam, 2015)
Yuki Takamiya (JPN), Withdrawn
Jordan Chipangama (ZAM), Withdrawn
Women's field updates
Brigid Kosgei (KEN), 2:24:54 (Lisbon, 2016)
Maegan Krifchin (USA), 2:33:30 (Hamburg, 2015)
Read about the new elites
here.
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 Last Minute Marathon Prep Sessions
Are you running the 40th Annual Chicago Marathon next month? Are you excited?Nervous? Both? There are two local events to help you get ready for race day in two weeks.
First,
join Coach Denise Sauriol at her Marathon Prep Clinic, on Sept. 26 at Universal Sole, where she will share her
Top 22 Tips and Tricks for running the Chicago Marathon! Denise, who has completed 22 Chicago Marathons, will touch on all things from race day/expo logistics, nutrition, mind over mileage, recovery and everything in between. There will also be plenty of time for Q&A.
Also on Sept. 26, join Coach Mark Buciak at the Athletico in Lincoln Park at 7:45 p.m. for a Final Tips Seminar, where he will share his top 10 final tips for the Chicago Marathon.
Buciak (PB:2:30:25) has completed 61 career marathons including 38 straight Bostons
and seven Chicago Marathons. Please RSVP!
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 Add Adventure into Your Weekend Race Schedule
Do you enjoy a challenge? If so, join Chicago Voyagers for our Adventure Challenge on Sunday, October 1 at Busse Woods to benefit Chicago's at-risk youth.
The Adventure Challenge is a partner race featuring running, canoeing, and a variety of obstacles designed to be challenging, but conquerable by teens and adults of all skill levels! The race is just over four miles on land and ½ mile on water. Waves begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at 11:15 a.m.
Our kid-friendly obstacle area will leave the little ones feeling like ninja warriors!
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Get Moving with the Chicago Half Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon tends to steal all of the fall athletic spotlight, but first, runners can hit the pavement for the Chicago Half-Marathon this weekend. The city shuts down Lake Shore Drive at 6 a.m. on Sunday, and runners will take to the popular highway for a majority of the 13 miles.
Those who have yet to register may do so through the end of Thursday, Sept. 21 at a price of $125. Registration then closes, but will reopen during the Health and Fitness Expo-aka packet pick-up-on Friday, Sept. 22 from noon to 7 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration at the Expo will increase to $135.
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Race Results from Sept. 14 to Sept. 20
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