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Hike for Lung Health- September 17
Hike for Lung Health is a multi-charity walk, held in Chicago's
 Lincoln Park, that raises awareness and funds for lung disease. Hundreds of participants are expected to attend and their efforts will help the one million Chicagoland residents affected by asthma, COPD, lung cancer and other lung diseases.
Choose your course and walk one mile or three miles as a member of Respiratory Health Association's team or form a team of your own. A Virtual Walker option is also available and perfect for those interested in forming a team that is unable to join us on site.
Register today for only $15 or on event day for $20 per walker.
www.lungchicago.org/hike
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The Evanston Bicycle Club's North Shore Century offers incredibly  scenic biking on routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles. You'll experience beautiful neighborhoods, view unique architectural treasures, pedal down tranquil tree-lined streets and feel the refreshing breezes of Lake Michigan. There are frequent rest stops stocked with home-baked goodies. Sags and bike mechanics are provided. Helmets are strongly urged!!
The 2017 North Shore Century is on Sunday, September 17. All rides start and end at Dawes Park in Evanston, IL.
Registration is now $40 for adults and $10 for kids 17 and under through September 14. After September 14 the adult fee goes up to $50 and you can only register on the day of the ride. (The children's fee will stay the same.) So sign up as soon as you can!
To register, please go to www.northshorecentury.org
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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.
englewood5k.com
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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
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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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Plan Your Cyclocross Season
Cyclocross season starts this weekend - that went fast! It's hard to believe that the ChiCrossCup is up again. Hopefully you're in stellar form and ready to rip. Regardless, taking a bit of time to plan out the schedule is key.
Age, experience and time of the season all have a hand in your set up, and a typical "on" week should look something like this:
Monday - Strength training or off completely
Tuesday - Easy ride for 1 to 2 hours
Wednesday - Hard ride. Bandit race, intervals, etc.
Thursday - Easy skills ride. Starts, barriers, turns, sand, etc. Keep it under 1.5 hours and focus on the finer points.
Friday - Off
Saturday - Opener - 1 to 1.5 hours with 2 or 3 short, hard efforts
Sunday - Race
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 Cycling Essentials Before Your Fall Century
It's finally here! Fall (well, not technically fall, but this post-Labor Day / Back-to-School time) brings us cooler weather, Pumpkin Spice Lattes (Seriously, if that doesn't indicate fall, how can the earth's position to the sun matter?) and your favorite cycling events (like the upcoming North Shore Century).
You've prepared all summer long. Your body is ready to go the distance. Here's a
helpful guide to keep your bike ahead of the
SAG Wagon and to make sure you have the right gear for your fall cycling event.
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How to Evaluate - and When to Replace - Your Triathlon Gear
In order to participate in a triathlon, you need the right kind of equipment, and you need to be sure that equipment is working properly and in good shape. How do you know if it is? When does it need to be replaced?
Here's
a list of the essentials you need to get yourself from the starting line to the finish line and how to check to make sure it's safe to do so.
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 Breaking Through The Wall: Marathon Preparation Seminar
You've trained your body, now focus your mind for the marathon.
"The wall" is often defined as that period in time during a marathon when things transition from being pretty hard to being really hard. It is the point where your mental and physical strength are tested simultaneously. Usually occurring around mile 20, as most training programs only train up to a 20 mile long run, many refer to it as the exact point where all your pre-race plans go out the window.
So, how do you complete the last leg of your race comfortably?
That's where Fleet Feet comes in. This year's
Breaking Through The Wall marathon preparation seminar will take place on
Sunday, Sep. 24 at 11 a.m. at the
Second City UP Theatre in the Piper's Alley Mall.
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Cross Training with Pilates
To avoid burnout and injury, athletes often turn to cross training to add variety to their routines while still building their fitness. Swimming and cycling offer low-impact options for runners, but for those looking for something a bit different, or triathletes already spending time on the bike and in the water, pilates provides an opportunity to augment your training without beating up your body.
For runners in particular, the focus pilates puts on working smaller muscle groups can help even out the strength in major muscle groups built up by many miles on the roads or trails.
"Runners tend to be more quad dominant and their hamstrings or IT bands can be quite tight," Lynne Alderberg, co-owner of Centered on North in Chicago, says, "They need more mobility in their hips, postural alignment and more abdominal work to make their stride efficient when running and their gait more effective so they can use muscles that need to work and turn off other muscles that are maybe working too hard because of misalignment or weakness in abdominals or glutes."
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Running Advice From Suburban Chicago Man Who Finished All 39 Chicago Marathons
 Randy Burt ran 50 miles on his 50th birthday and 60 miles on his 60th birthday. This November, he plans on running 70 miles for, you guessed it, his 70th.
The 69-year-old Burt has run all 39 Chicago marathons and now looks forward to running the 40th annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
Burt, who grew up in Chicago's south suburbs and lives in Antioch, has three children and five grandchildren and still manages to find time to train daily.
Burt
talked to NBC 5 about his lifestyle, running techniques and goals for the upcoming race.
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Race Results from August 31 to September 6
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Calendar of Events from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
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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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