Articles filed under Exercise
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Brother tops brother to win Fox Valley MarathonSep 18, 2016 1:00 am - For a pair of running brothers, the first time at the Advocate Dreyer Fox Valley Marathon has proved to be the charm. Running his first marathon, Jeff Wysong of Chicago ...
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2016 Chicago Marathon to feature 5 past championsAug 23, 2016 1:00 am - Five world-class champion runners - led by marathon world record-holder Dennis Kimetto and last year's Chicago Marathon winner Florence Kiplagat - will compete in Chicag...
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Go Fish 5K raises funds for food pantryAug 17, 2016 5:30 am - On Saturday, Aug. 20, Dundee Township residents are invited to come out and work up a sweat for the FISH Food Pantry. That's the day of the annual Go Fish 5K Family Walk...
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International Chicago 5K race draws legendary runnersAug 16, 2016 1:00 am - Four legendary runners - Steve Jones, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Constantina Dita and Deena Kastor - will return to Chicago take part in inaugural International Chicago 5K o...
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Historic course beckons runners to Raceway 5KAug 10, 2016 5:30 am - No engines will be starting on Saturday, Aug. 13, but there will be plenty of racing going on at the Raceway Woods Forest Preserve in Carpentersville. Rotary Club of Car...
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How shoe selection affects your body during exerciseAug 06, 2016 7:30 am - One question we hear quite frequently is "What type of shoes should I wear while exercising?" A simple answer might be "Whatever you feel comfortable in." But, is the a...
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Usain Bolt's mom says key to keeping him calm is laughterJul 28, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - How does the mom of Usain Bolt help the world's fastest man keep his cool? "We say things that will make him laugh," said Jennifer Bolt as her sprinter star o...
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New West Chicago 5K raising funds for student athletes in needJul 11, 2016 1:00 am - Imagine your child really wants to join a sports team at school, but the $100 fee to sign up is too costly to fit into your budget. Maybe you find a way to swing the $10...
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High-tech tools help runners get going againJul 10, 2016 7:30 am - I fell in love with running in the late 1990s, when I discovered the simplicity of lacing up my sneakers and heading out the door. As the miles ticked by, joy turned to...
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Both walking and running offer heart protectionJul 09, 2016 6:55 am - Q: I'm a 42-year-old couch potato. Gentle pressure from my wife and doctor have "convinced" me to start exercising regularly. What's better for my health: jogging or bri...