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| Malort 5K? Only in Chicago |
Ditka Dash VIP Registration 98% SOLD OUT - Register Today!
On October 14, join thousands of mustache-clad Ditkas at Soldier Field for the Ditka Dash 5K. All participants will receive a proper mustache, aviator sunglasses, cold beer, an amazing finisher medal, and a race shirt reminiscent of Coach Ditka's fine wool sweater vest.
Secure your spot at www.ditkadash.com
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All-new 10K course! Join the Bolingbrook Park District
 on Saturday, August 26 and participate in Parkie's 5K/10K, which has been running for over 10 years and has grown to be one of the most popular races in the area. This is the perfect race for beginners or if you're a seasoned athlete looking to PR on a fast course. Parkie's 5K/10K will use bib chip timing again this year! This means even greater accuracy for your race time and nothing to attach to your shoe.
Registration is just $23 for the 5K and $33 for the 10K. Register today as prices increase on August 1! The first 500 registrants will receive a moisture wicking t-shirt and post-race refreshments will be provided. See you on August 26!
www.bolingbrookparks.org/parkies5k
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A TRIATHLON RACE FOR EVERYONE AT
CHICAGOLAND'S LARGEST MINI TRIATHLON
 The Woodridge Rotary's 18th Annual Mini Triathlon Main Event labeled as Chicagoland's LARGEST Mini Tri takes place at Woodridge's award winning Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park and welcomes athletes of all abilities, age, shapes, sizes and experience. Whether you are a first timer, rookie triathlete, a weekend warrior or a seasoned veteran in training for an upcoming triathlon, this event is the perfect race for you. The (Main Event / All Ages) 250 YD Swim (Pool Swim) / 10k (6.2 Mile Bike) / 2 Mile Run event takes place on Sunday, August 13, 2017 @ 7AM and (KiDs Event / 12 Years of Age & under) starts at 10:30 AM. Main Event Race fee $65/person. KiDs Race (12 & <) Fee $55/person. 3-Person Teams are welcome.
Race Fee includes: chip timing, BIB, T-shirt, water/sport drinks, nutrition bars & fruit, post event sandwich/drink (beer for 21 & over), event area entertainment, $5 charitable donation, sponsor giveaways, raffle prizes (bike), sponsor products, placement award medals and finishing medals.
Sign up today at:
https://signup.itsracetime.com/Race/IL/Woodridge/MiniTriathlon
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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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August/September 2017
Official Transamerica Chicago Triathlon Program
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Run this Malort 5K to Get a Buzz and a Burn
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club supporters group Section 8 is celebrating the group's 20th anniversary by torturing Chicagoans with a 5K race on Saturday, August 20 in North Center that'll start (and end) with a shot of Chicago's favorite wormwood libation.
The Malort 5K kicks off at 10 a.m. and ends at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch (3626 N. Talman Ave.) with another shot of Malort-if runners can tolerate it-at the soccer facility's Pub97. Brave souls will also be given a complimentary beer upon crossing the finish line to complete their Chicago handshake and thus, sealing the fate of their poor tastebuds. You'll also receive a T-shirt to commemorate the event and to brandish in front of your grandkids in 50 years to prove you, too, once went hard.
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 Public Bathrooms Finally Coming to 606
The
McCormick YMCA
at the western end of the 606 has kicked off a $9.4 million expansion that will add amenities for its members such as two indoor swimming pools - and for users of the park system's elevated Bloomingdale Trail,
long-desired public bathrooms.
The bathrooms are expected to open in fall of 2018 in conjunction with the expansion, officials said.
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 Top 5 Running Drills
Running drills are important because they strengthen your weaknesses and teach your body to work harder, stronger and more efficiently than before. It doesn't matter if you're running for fun or if you're looking to run faster and stronger, running drills are not just for elite athletes - everyone should be doing them.
You can do the drills as an independent workout after a warm-up, or as part of prep work before a full, longer run, one or twice a week. The drills look painless and easy, but they'll be different than what your body is used to, so you may find yourself sore in different places. However, the drills will start to feel easier and you'll begin to recover faster the more you do them.
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 The City Wants Your Opinion on Splitting the Lakefront Trail Once Again
As almost every local Chicago runner knows, thanks to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the city is currently working on separating paths for runners and bicyclists along seven miles of the Lakefront Trail between Fullerton Avenue and Ohio Street and from 31st to 51st streets.
The section from 31st Street to 41st Street has been complete for several weeks. The city is now set to split the trail between Ardmore and Montrose avenues, and is holding an open house on August 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. present its plans for this portion.
Representatives from the Chicago Park District, Chicago Area Runners Association, and the Active Transportation Alliance will be present at the open house to gather feedback, answer questions, and present their plans.
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 2017 CrossFit Games Come to Midwest
The CrossFit Games takes competitive fitness to its extreme, pitting the fittest of the fit against each other across a series of workouts, often with a twist. Last year's prize pool totaled $2.2 million.
Tuesday, CrossFit updated the 2017 Games workouts page with details on four of the first five events at the 2017 CrossFit Games, which take place August 3-6 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Although the event is local, catch the games on
CBS Sports Network. CBS will carry two hours of competition coverage each night at 9 p.m. up through the final day of this year's CrossFit Games on August 6. On Saturday, August 5, CBS Sports will air live coverage of the games beginning at noon followed by an event recap show on August 19, also at noon.
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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 $10 on 25K or 10K with code
GLECA10
-Price increases on July 31
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