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| Where Will You Trot This Thanksgiving? |
Mercy Home Heroes
- A VIP race-day experience at Hero HQ, just two blocks from the start/finish
- A Heroes Welcome at Mercy Home at Mile 16
- Free training
- Fundraising support
- Heroes gear
- A pre-race Pasta Dinner
The first 50 runners to sign up before November 30 will receive an exclusive dri-fit Hero in Training shirt and
$5 off their Heroes registration with code: ATHLETE.
Running the marathon as a Mercy Home Hero is life-changing, for you and for the countless children you will help. Get your guaranteed entry for 2018 today and make it possible for us to provide a safe home, emotional healing, and academic opportunities for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, poverty, and abandonment.
*Sponsored listing |
9th Annual Snowflake Shuffle- December 2nd
Put on your jingle bells, lace up those sneakers, and join TriCity Family Services for the 9th Annual Snowflake Shuffle 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run
 on Saturday, December 2 at this year's
NEW LOCATION: Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles. The course is USATF-Certified and event runners will receive a cozy pullover hoodie (if registered by November 14). All 10K racers will also receive a finisher's holiday medal! Awards, hot chocolate, and recovery treats will follow the race inside Royal Fox Country Clubhouse.
This winter race is fun for the entire family and raises money and awareness for quality and affordable mental health services through TriCity Family Services (
www.tricityfamilyservices.org) in the Central Kane County area. All ages, runners, walkers, strollers, teams and companies are welcome! Spirit wear is encouraged and prizes will be given for best and runner-up costume(s). Teams are encouraged to come up with a fun and creative winter-themed name and costumes.
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Current Issue
Nov/Dec 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Coverage, Gift Guide, Winter Training
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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
Facebook Page
for photos updated hours after races end.
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Calendar of Events
Looking for upcoming endurance events in Chicago? Check out
Chicago Athlete's
event calendar
for the largest event guide in the Midwest.
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70 Illinois Turkey Trots to Choose from This Thanksgiving
Now that Halloween's over and its officially November, we can start our countdown to a runner's favorite holiday - Thanksgiving! Not only do calories not count this day, but it's also the
biggest holiday
for running races; in 2015, nearly one million people finished a Thanksgiving Day race.
We found
70 races that will take place on or around Thanksgiving in Illinois for 2017, so all you have to do is pick one and work up an appetite. Happy trotting!
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The History of Turkey Trots
Every November, thousands of turkey trots are held across the United States either on Thanksgiving or the weekends before and after; runners gather, dress up like turkeys and pilgrims, and run a race that's usually a 5K or 10K.
While many might register as a way to prepare their bodies for the copious amount of calories they are going to consume later that day, what they don't know is that the Thanksgiving tradition is not just rich in mashed potatoes and gravy - there's actually a lot of history behind it.
In 1896, Buffalo, N.Y. hosted the first-ever YMCA Turkey Trot, which is also known as the first official road race in the United States, even older than the Boston Marathon. Only six runners participated, and they ran five miles down dirt roads. In the early 1900's the course was moved to pavement, but women did not compete until 1972. In 2015, 12,834 people competed, and the race has become a national historical event, attracting people from all over the world.
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Chicago Athlete Ambassadors' Race Day Memories
Can you believe the Bank of America Chicago Marathon was almost a month ago already?!
Six Chicago Athlete Ambassadors ran the 40th annual
race, and we wanted to hear about their experiences. We asked the Chicago Athlete
Ambassadors
the following question:
What was your favorite moment of the 40th Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon?
Read their responses
here.
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 How to Avoid Off-Season Weight Gain
Your race season has most likely ended, or will soon end, and you're beginning to take a much needed break from training; in this case, you have to understand that your body will go through some major changes. Most importantly, you are not going to be burning as many calories as you were before, so you must change the way, or the amount that you eat, or you will experience off-season weight gain.
But it's not that simple. What you really should be doing is following your set eating plan. If you can instill the following guidelines during your off-season, you will most likely not gain weight.
Your goals will be to control your calories, increase your variety of foods and enjoy your food.
Here are some tips to help you meet all those goals.
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 REI Trail Run Series 5K at Palos Triangle this Saturday
REI and the Forest Preserves of Cook County invite you to put your trail legs to the test at the 2017 REI Trail Run Series 5K. Whether you're looking to run your first trail race or hit a personal best, this fun, light-hearted race will help you set your pace!
All who sign up will receive awesome swag, post-race refreshments, one "Free Pint" voucher for local brewery, Imperial Oak; and the opportunity to run the scenic trails of one of our favorite local gems with your fellow outdoor enthusiasts. A commemorative stainless steel pint cup will be awarded to top men's, women's and kid's finishers.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4
Location: Pulaski Woods in Palos Triangle
Cost: $20 for REI members, $25 for non-members
Registration:
REI.com/learn
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2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year Contest
 Over the past year, we've introduced a diverse set of outstanding athletes who were named Clif Bar Athletes of the Month. They're all worthy in their own way, but only one man and one woman will be named the 2017 Clif Bar Athlete of the Year.
The Clif Bar Athlete of the Year winners will recieve a fantastic Clif Bar prize package. The survey will close on Feb. 1, 2018, and the winners will be announced in our March/April 2018 issue.
Vote online now
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Need a refresher on who the athletes are? Meet them here.
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Race Results from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
View all past race results
online.
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Calendar of Events from Nov. 2 to Nov. 8
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Local Discounts, Deals and Price Increase Alerts
Race Directors: Have a discount code or price increase for your upcoming event? We encourage you to submit them to
editor@mychicagoathlete.com to provide to subscribers!
-Save $3 with code
CANEWS
Universal Sole Trail Races (Race Dates: Nov. 11 & Dec. 9)
-Save $5 with code USOLE5
Wisconsin Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K (Race Date: May 5)
-Save 10% with code NOVCA10 through Feb. 7
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