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Runners Unite: Helping Houston
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10th Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll & Post Race Party
Come join the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) for our 1
0th Annual Twilight 5k Run/Walk/Roll on September 9th at the Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem!
To celebrate Twilight's 10th anniversary we are hosting a Children's Fun Run (free to kids 10 and under) just before the start of the 5k race. But the fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Come join the after party and enjoy the music of Suede Stout and Lynette Foss, BBQ, games, and microbrew beer!
All of the proceeds will go to year round programming and financial assistance to GLASA athletes. Awards and prizes will be presented to the top 3 finishers in each category. Online registration is open through September 7th. Register now at
www.glasatwilight.org
to join in on the fun!
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The Naperville Jaycees' Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend in and around Downtown Naperville  and, for many, is a fun way to say farewell to summer! The Last Fling offers a wide variety of attractions for all ages to enjoy including: national and local musicians on two stages, Family Fun Land, a carnival, unique special events, a business expo, a parade and a few running events.
On Monday, there is the Fling Mile that starts at 8:45am and the 5K starts at 9:00am.
This year on the main stage, we are bringing Emily Ann Roberts and LANCO Friday night, Cinderella's Tom Keifer and Bret Michaels Saturday night, and Soul Asylum and Barenaked Ladies Sunday night. Sunday afternoon, from 3-5pm, we have a Meet and Greet with Miranda "Lou" May of Disney Channel's "Bunk'd." Tickets are now available for purchase at LastFling.org.
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Kickstand Classic, a bike race for all, will triumphantly return  on October 1. Once again, people will enjoy car-free roads and can choose from three waves based on how fast they ride - Speed Demon, Middle of the Road and Sunday Funday. Riders can compete against the other riders in their wave or race against the clock with our chip timing system!
Participants will receive a medal of completion, event tee-shirt, enjoy a post-ride festival featuring a Revolution Brewing beer garden, give-a-ways from sponsors, an awards ceremony, live music, food and more! The event will take place in Bartlett, IL which is about 40 mins northwest of Chicago. All proceeds from Kickstand Classic go towards supporting Active Transportation Alliance's mission for better walking, biking and transit in Chicagoland. Register with code ChiAth5 and get $5 off.
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Current Issue
August/September 2017
Official Transamerica Chicago Triathlon Program
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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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Two Local Running Stores Provide Hurricane Harvey Support Options
Dozens of charities and fundraisers have been working throughout the week to help Texans affected by the Category 4 storm Hurricane Harvey, and Chicago is no exception; now, two local running stores are asking you to help by doing what you do best: run.
On Saturday,
Runners High'n Tri
is hosting a 5K to raise money for the American Red Cross's Disaster Relief efforts. The race will begin at its location in Arlington Heights, and will be an out and back course to Melas Park.
The store will be accepting cash and check donations.
Another store that is stepping in to help is
Fleet Feet Sports
. All local and national Fleet Feet locations are collecting new or gently-used shoes and new socks and apparel to donate to victims of the storm.
For more information on these fundraisers and more options to help, visit our website.
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 What Your Ponytail Says About Your Form
On her initial assessment of my running form, Coach Robyn commented on the dramatic swing of my ponytail. Like most women, I have obsessed over almost every part of my body, but never the swing of my ponytail.
"Next time you see your race pictures, check out your ponytail," advised Coach Robyn. "Excessive ponytail swing can be an indication of poor run economy as it indicates too much vertical and lateral movement or 'bounce' in your form."
Joseph Keller, who wrote the article "Ponytail Motion," for the Journal of Applied Mathematics in 2010, compared the ponytail to a pendulum and found that a ponytail satisfies the Hill equation, which predicts that the natural frequency of the pendulum (the ponytail) will grow over time, causing the ponytail to swing from side to side even though the head is only going up and down.
Learn how to fix this here.
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6 Labor Day Weekend Ideas for a Summer Road Trip or Chicago Staycation
What better way to celebrate the end of summer than with a long weekend? Whether you're staying in the area or looking for a quick escape, there are plenty of ways to stay active and relax at the same time.
From hiking at Starved Rock to biking the North Branch Trail, unwinding at Lake Geneva or exploring St. Louis, being bored this weekend is not an option.
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 Giveaway Winners
During the Chicago Triathlon Multisport & Fitness Expo, we held a raffle at our booth for some awesome giveaways. Below are our lucky winners!
Grand Prize: Tim Birkett
1st Prize: Brian Duhn
2nd Prize: Candace Cheslek
3rd Prize: Chris McGuire
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ICYMI: Chicago Triathlon Photos
The 35th Annual Transamerica Chicago Triathlon was held on August 26 and 27, with over 9,000 athletes competing throughout the weekend. The main event was on Sunday, with the Sprint and International distances taking place early in the morning through the afternoon.
Check out some pictures we took during Sunday's race.
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 Get Moving this Weekend with Bubble Run Chicago
From the time you're a toddler-and well into adulthood-bubbles are a source of entertainment and a symbol of summer bliss. And while you may not have time for blowing bubbles or lounging in a bubble bath as frequently as you did as a kid, you can incorporate them into your workout with Chicago's Bubble Run.
The run, at Toyota Park (7000 Harlem Ave.) in Bridgeview, Ill., kicks off at 8 a.m. on Sept. 2. Self-described as "like running through Willy Wonkas' factory," the Bubble Run 5K features different colored foam "bogs" at each kilometer marking with walls of bubbles up to 7 feet tall.
The Bubble Run isn't timed, tagged or competitive in any way, according to the organization's website. Once you reach the finish line adequately covered in bubbles, you'll get doused in even more foam at a DJ'ed after-party, complete with free merchandise
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Race Results from August 24 to August 30
View all past race results
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Calendar of Events from Sept. 1 to Sept. 6
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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!
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