Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Running Club cancels annual Thanksgiving Day runOct 29, 2020 11:00 pm - For the first time in 31 years, the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Running Club is forced to cancel this year's Thanksgiving Day run, one of the largest events in Lake Forest. ...
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Man running 10 marathons in 10 days to feed suburban families on ThanksgivingOct 23, 2020 1:00 am - Robert Swiderski of Carol Stream is putting his distance-running experience to use by tackling 10 marathons in 10 days throughout the Northwest suburbs to raise awarenes...
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Why we walk: 'My dad was my rock, and today I must fill that role for him'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - Growing up, I saw my dad as courageous, strong, smart, reliable, and resourceful. He could fix any problem, large or small. Whether it was opening the impossible-to-open...
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Why we walk: Parkinson's disease can leave everyone 'feeling lonely and isolated'Oct 21, 2020 6:00 am - When my husband Tim went for his annual physical exam in October of 2016, he expected to leave with a clean bill of health. However, a nurse practitioner noticed Tim's v...
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One step at a time: Virtual Moving Day Chicago fundraiser benefits the Parkinson's FoundationOct 21, 2020 6:00 am - It's time to get moving! Not just to get out and enjoy the great fall weather or to escape the doldrums of your house. But because you are able to easily walk or run wit...
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Registration open for West Chicago's Virtual Frosty 5KOct 20, 2020 11:00 pm - As the brisk weather sets in, West Chicago gears up for another festive winter season. This year, the fun goes virtual with various activities in the planning stages. Re...
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New trail and parking lot open at Dunham Forest PreserveOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is celebrating the opening of a 1.2-mile trail, scenic overlook, 2-acre picnic area and 25-car parking lot at Dunham Forest...
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Legally blind Naperville athlete racing to raise money for Donka Inc.Oct 02, 2020 1:00 am - On March 8, James Gilliard completed an indoor triathlon tethered to another person. This was business as usual for him - as a legally blind athlete, he relies on his si...
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Lisle's Scarecrow Scramble 5K adapts to 2020Sep 29, 2020 11:00 pm - Lisle Park District and Lisle Partners for Parks Foundation are hosting the 16th annual Scarecrow Scramble on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Community Park, 1800 Short St. The pa...
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Butterfly Run Walk + Flutter goes virtual Oct. 25Sep 28, 2020 11:00 pm - I have had the honor of working with families coping with illness and loss for over 25 years and while every story is sad, not only is Mimi's experience particularly hea...