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Avoid Monotony and Switch Up Your Routine
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Run Galesburg Run - Sunday, June 4th, 2017 - 7:00 AM
Three Great Races in Historic Galesburg, Illinois!
The Cottage Hospital Half Marathon / 13.1 is a fun, flat and very fast track. Featuring lovely homes and beautiful shaded streets.
The Dave's Autobody 5K is a fast, flat out and back course through downtown Galesburg.
The Dave's Autobody Gator Fun Run/Walk is the 1 mile fun run and walk for everyone!
All participants receive:
Race shirt
Race tote bag
Bottle of Dave's Gator Sauce
Custom finisher's medal
Post-race food and drink
Live music on race day!
Eligibility for overall and age group awards (Half-Marathon and 5K events)
Note - goody bags guaranteed for those signed up by Sunday, May 18th.
Online Registration closes 11:59 PM Thursday, June 2nd. Registration available during Packet Pickup (6/2 - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM and 6/3 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM). Race Day Registration (6:00 AM - 6:45 AM) - cash or check only.
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Sign up and save! 
The 2017 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K will be held on Sunday, April 2, and will welcome runners on a one-of-a-kind course that weaves its way through Chicago's Loop, starting and finishing in Grant Park.
Use code CHICAGOATHLETE and save $10*!
*while supplies last
Click here to secure your spot today!
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Want to change your life and the life of a child in need?
Join our Mercy Home Heroes and run this year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon
on behalf of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. Every year, hundreds of extraordinary men and women-our Mercy Home Heroes-accomplish incredible feats and reach new finish lines, all to raise funds and awareness for Mercy Home.
Our Heroes make their miles matter by combining their personal commitment to running 26.2 miles with their desire to give abused, abandoned and neglected children a safe and loving home. Besides changing the life of a child, you'll also receive a memorable race experience and all of the support you need to get to the finish line! Whether this is your first marathon or your fiftieth, space is limited, and the time for Heroes is now because no distance is too far to save a child.
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Chicago's Spring Half Marathon is filling fast - Register Now to Save!
Celebrating the city's emergence from winter hibernation at the
Chicago Spring Half Marathon & 10K. This event delivers an intimate urban setting in the Park at Lakeshore East with a gorgeous lakefront course. You'll be treated to a gourmet hot breakfast, Spring Market, live music and beer garden. Don't miss Chicago's premier spring half marathon.
Commit today to save.
THIS RACE WILL SELL OUT! 
Claim Your Fame in 2017 at Chicago's Hometown Race!
Experience racing along a traffic-free Lake Shore Drive at the 21st annual
Chicago Half Marathon & 5K. You'll also receive fabulous race perks including a long-sleeved race tee, epic finisher bling, and access to the post-race Finish Festival.
Register Today!
Big Bling, Big Earnings
Take on the 26.2 Challenge and be among the first 1000 to register for the
Chicagoland Half Marathon and
you could win 1 of 10 Garmin Vivo Fit 3 Activity Trackers.
Participate in both the
Chicago Spring Half Marathon & Chicago Half Marathon
races and earn the coveted 26.2 Challenge award. Limited to 2,000 athletes, the
Chicagoland Half Marathon
Series is filling up fast.
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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
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5 Unique Fitness Classes in Chicago This Weekend
Going to the gym and hopping on an elliptical is sometimes all you have energy for after a long week; but resigning yourself to being a cardio machine and listening to the same workout playlist you've had since high school is no way to get excited about your fitness routine. Luckily, the Chicago Tribune has rounded up a handful of workout events happening in Chicago this weekend so you can get moving.
1. Guilty Pleasures at SoulCycle Southport
2. SwissJump at Bellicon Studio
3. Miles & Mimosas Indoor Triathlon (with brunch) at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
4. The Bloc 101 Group Workout at The Bloc
5. Wedding Bootcamp and Brunch at Ravenswood Fitness Center
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 It's Not Just For Women: The Beginner's Guide to Yoga for Men
When you've never tried yoga, it can be intimidating, especially if you've been scoping the jaw-dropping, super bendy, pretzel-like poses your girlfriend practices each morning. But relax: It's actually the most basic postures-not the fancy positions-that provide you with the foundation of flexibility and strength every man needs.
For those who want a more fast-paced practice, consider power yoga. If you want to wipe yourself out and break a serious sweat (no joke), try Bikram (hot) yoga. Hatha yoga is good for beginners because of its slow pace and introductory poses. That's just a handful of different yogavariations designed to improve flexibility, athletic ability, mental clarity, and more.
Here's seven reasons why men should practice yoga, in any variation.
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'Marathon Man' is the Perfect Pre-Season Read
Forty years ago, Bill Rodgers was the best marathoner in the world, and a true "people's champion." His popularity stemmed from his everyman image as much as it did from his four victories each in the Boston and New York City marathons.
For many of us, getting to the starting line is only the tip of the iceberg to our story. The journey of how we got there is much more compelling, and many times very inspirational.
Rodgers' journey is what details in his biography, "Marathon Man," an
easy-to-read account of a guy who was really good at running, it just took him a while to figure that part out.
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 How to Improve Your Running Life
While the psychological release and physical exertion of this sport make it an essential part of so many people's daily lives, running can grow dull without some element of variation, even for the most committed among us.
If boredom is tempting you to end your long-term relationship with running in favor of younger, ostensibly more exciting exercise opportunities (it may be hot right now, but wait and see what Zumba looks like in ten years), allow us suggest
a few ways to bring the magic back.
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Race Results from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15
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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 $5 with code
PPCA2017
-Save $5 on marathon or half marathon with code
CANEWSWM17
-Price increases on March 20, April 30 and June 3
Utah Valley Marathon (Race Date: June 10)
-Save $10 with code
chicago10 (good until May 15)
-Save $15 with code
TWOHEART15
-Save $10 off full and half marathon distances, or $5 off the quarter marathon and 5K with code
KMEGROUP17
-Price increases Feb. 28, April 30 and June 1
-Save $10 on any distance with code
CHIATHLETE17
-Price increases on May 14 and July 31
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