Articles filed under Exercise
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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...
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Watch: South Elgin triathlete swims, bikes, runs to top of national rankingsJul 06, 2016 11:00 pm - * South Elgin teen is No. 1 in her age group, and she's a great student, too
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Great Western Freedom 4 adds Diaper Dash, Kids DashJun 29, 2016 5:30 am - People of all ages can race to the finish line or stroll along the LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles during the Lazarus House's 10th annual Great Western Freedo...
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Early Bird Discount Available Now: Santa Hustle 5K ChicagoJun 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Grab a group and make plans to participate in the 8th annual Santa Hustle 5K on Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Chicago! Early bird specials are available now through July...
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St. Charles nonprofit hosts run, walk for PTSD awarenessJun 14, 2016 6:00 am - When Heidi Garton's brother returned home from a tour in Iraq, she noticed that something was different. She thinks he "left a piece of him" there. But soon, she learne...
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Why running is the perfect time for podcastsJun 03, 2016 6:00 am - Music can distract you from the monotony of running and even improve your performance, but it's far from the only tool out there - and maybe not even the best. There's e...
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West Chicago hosting new kids triathlon in JulyJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - Triathlon might sound like a scary word to some adults, but kids ages 4 to 13 will be biking, running and swimming to the finish line of West Chicago Park District's fir...
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Summer road races step off soon. Is one right for you?May 22, 2016 7:00 am - One of the surest signs of summer in the suburbs is the plethora of road races popping up throughout Cook, Kane, Lake and DuPage counties. Area running clubs are on han...
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Couch to 5K Week 14 tip: CelebrateMay 22, 2016 6:00 am - By Nick Hurley Dick Pond The first thing you should do is congratulate yourself on taking the plunge and trying to tackle your first 5K or simply using this program to g...
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Runners get ready for 39th annual Elgin Valley Fox TrotMay 20, 2016 6:00 am - Elgin residents Nancy and Dan Roder are no strangers to the upcoming Elgin Valley Fox Trot, a popular race that will take place on Saturday, May 28, at the intersection ...