Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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Why We Walk: 'Strike Out ALS' with Les Turner's virtual 5K or 1-mile
Jul 9, 2020 9:55 AM - The Les Turner ALS Foundation has hosted the Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll since 2010. While previously always held at Guaranteed Rate Field, this year's event will be virtual. -
Why We Walk for ALS: 'He remains positive and continually inspires all of us'
Jul 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Kristen Stott talks about her dad, Hugh's, struggle with ALS. Hugh Stott, spent more than 40 years in the fire services field before retiring in June of 2019 as Deputy Chief of the West Chicago Fire Protection District. Kristen and other family and friends will participate in the Les Turner Foundation's virtual Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll July 16. -
Why We Walk for ALS: 'She truly lived life to the fullest'
Jul 9, 2020 6:00 AM - Judy Carter shares the story of her cousin Eileen Frederick, who died in 2017 after a five-year battle against ALS. Carter and her family will take part in the Les Turner Foundation's virtual Strike Out ALS 5K and 1 Mile Run, Walk & Roll July 16 in honor of Eileen. -
'It has become something bigger than me': Why fitness trainer runs with American flag
Jul 7, 2020 8:01 AM - When Mark Palmieri runs on Lake County Forest Preserve trails carrying a large American flag, he says he sees "massive positive emotion" from people he encounters. Palmieri, who works as a fitness manager and trainer, is quick to point out that he has not served in the military, but works with those who have served or plan to serve.
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Man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken 'Nana's' nursing home
Jun 25, 2020 9:45 AM - Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what's considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
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Why We Walk: Save-A-Pet in Grayslake to host virtual 5K walk/run June 27
Jun 22, 2020 6:00 AM - Due to the pandemic, Save-A-Pet will switch to a virtual format for its annual 5K Run and Fun Walk event, which takes place June 27. -
More powerful together: Virtual Superhero 5K supports JOURNEYS | The Road Home
Jun 19, 2020 6:00 AM - In order to keep providing services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming so, JOURNEYS | The Road Home is holding its Virtual SuperHero 5K Run/Walk June 20 to July 12. -
Why We Walk: Virtual Viking Walk/Run will help fund myasthenia gravis research
Jun 14, 2020 7:06 AM - Conquer MG, based in Elmhurst, will host its Virtual Viking Walk/Run for MG June 14-30 to help fund research into finding a cure for myasthenia gravis, which is characterized by weakness and fatigue of any of the muscles under your voluntary control. -
Why we walk: Jim Gibbons 5K Run & 3K walk goes virtual to aid Leukemia Research Foundation
Jun 14, 2020 9:52 AM - It is estimated that more than 30,000 people in the Chicago area are living with a blood cancer diagnosis. To support the cause, the Leukemia Research Foundation will be hosting the Virtual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run & 3K Walk Thursday through Sunday, June 18-20. -
Why we walk for LRF: 'We bond for a common cause, experience a common purpose'
Jun 11, 2020 6:00 AM - Carol White of Elmhurst shares her story and why she walks in the Virtual ABC 7 Gibbons 5K Run & 3K Walk to raise money for The Leukemia Research Foundation.
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