Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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'Cancer doesn't stop, and neither will we': Relay For Life goes virtual in DuPage, Northwest Cook countiesJun 04, 2020 6:00 am - Hearing the word cancer come out of the doctor's mouth is devastating. The world suddenly goes quiet and all you hear are the words echoing around in your head. Feeling...
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Roselle woman volunteers with Relay For Life 'in hope of a world without cancer'Jun 04, 2020 6:00 am - I became involved with Relay For Life five years ago when a friend was diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer. It was serious. Some of her friends were already parti...
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Why We Walk: Foodie 5K goes virtual this year, raising funds to help solve hunger in our communitiesJun 01, 2020 6:00 am - Since 1983, Northern Illinois Food Bank has led the community in solving hunger for neighbors in need across 13 counties through innovative programs and partnerships. An...
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As weeks jog by, many of us feel like couch potatoesMay 31, 2020 7:00 am - If your motivation to exercise during the pandemic is as elusive as flour and antibacterial wipes, that's not surprising - and you're not alone. "It's totally fine and t...
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Should runners wear a face mask outdoors?May 30, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Should runners wear a face mask outdoors? A: It depends. You won't always need a face covering while jogging or riding a bike if you're exercising with no one around,...
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Elgin Valley Fox Trot goes virtualMay 26, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elgin Valley Fox Trot, now in its 43rd year, has been converted to a virtual event for 2020. What is the Elgin Valley Fox Trot Virtual Run? If you already registered...
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Why We Walk: Hustle For Health, a virtual 5K, to raise funds for Kenneth Young CenterMay 23, 2020 11:00 pm - When the Kenneth Young Center — originally called the Elk Grove-Schaumburg Township Mental Health Center — was founded in 1970 in Elk Grove Village, it focused exclusive...
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Illinois Jaycees to host 'Today We are One 5K Stronger' Virtual 5KMay 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Amid social distancing, the Illinois Jaycees are hosting their inaugural "Today We are One 5K Stronger" Virtual 5K. Being virtual, you can participate anywhere within th...
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Virtual Race Series helps children and families maintain an active healthy lifestyleMay 14, 2020 11:00 pm - In an effort to help families come together during these difficult and challenging times, Healthy Kids Running Series, a national inclusive and fun youth running experie...
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TriCity Family Services' Green Means Go 5K going virtualApr 28, 2020 11:00 pm - In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, TriCity Family Services made the decision to restructure its Green Means Go 5K from a road race to a virtual race. With sincere gratit...