Articles filed under Running & Jogging
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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...
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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...