Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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How Geneva triathlete Ben Kanute nearly toppled a legendSep 21, 2017 1:00 am - American Olympic triathlete Ben Kanute was never the star in his sport. Even in junior competition, the talented and ambitious Kanute was in the shadows of teammates in ...
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Heat provides extra challenge for Fox Valley Marathon runnersSep 17, 2017 1:00 am - Each of the thousands of participants in the Fox Valley Marathon on Sunday had their own reasons for competing. Some hoped to qualify for the Boston Marathon next spring...
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Lisle-based firm helps sponsor, promote Chicago MarathonSep 11, 2017 1:00 am - On its 40th year, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon is expecting a field of 45,000 runners, organizers say. On Monday, a group in Lisle got an idea of what to expect ...
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Elite international field returns for Chicago MarathonAug 16, 2017 1:00 am - Both the men's and women's defending champions will return to race in the 40th Chicago Marathon on Oct. 8, race officials announced Wednesday. Heading an elite field for...
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Sprint triathlon reaches decade of racing in NapervilleAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - For 10 years, one event featuring three sports has drawn nearly 2,000 athletes to downtown Naperville. The Naperville Sprint Triathlon is celebrating its 10th anniversa...
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A runner's call to get off the treadmill and into the wildJul 30, 2017 7:09 am - "Footnotes: How Running Makes Us Human" By Vybarr Cregan-Reid St. Martin's. 334 pp. $26.99 --- Early in the morning, after finishing Vybarr Cregan-Reid's hard-to-categor...
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Recent flooding may impact Bob Leonard run route in St. CharlesJul 25, 2017 11:00 pm - The annual Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run will go forward despite a wet course along the Fox River in St. Charles, according to race officials. But runners should stay tun...
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Molex celebrates third year as Chicago Marathon sponsorJul 19, 2017 1:00 am - LISLE - Electronics manufacturer Molex announces its third year as an official 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon sponsor. This year, Molex is partnering Koch Indust...
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Raw thighs, tummy trouble and other running struggles they don't tell you aboutJul 02, 2017 7:40 am - Summer is here and race season is heating up. Perhaps you're running your first 5K, or upping your distance for the first time. You've followed the training guidelines. ...
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Bob Leonard 10K/5K River Run returns July 30 in St. CharlesJun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The Bob Leonard 5K/10K River Run & Colonial Cafe 1K Color Run will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 30, at the historic grand pavilion at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. ...