Articles filed under Track and Field
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Another strong field for Chicago MarathonOct 08, 2011 12:00 am - Kenyan Wesley Korir figures to have one eye on the finish line and the other on the cause when he competes in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday morning. As sweet as winning...
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Paul's Run for epilepsy research steps off Oct. 16 in Prospect Hts.Oct 07, 2011 12:00 am - Oct. 16 marks the third annual Paul's Run for Epilepsy. This 5K run/walk will take place at the Gary Morava Recreational Center in Prospect Heights. The run is organized...
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Liliya Shobukhova next to try the Chicago Marathon three-peatOct 06, 2011 12:00 am - When she lines up for Sunday’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Liliya Shobukhova will attempt to do something that has never been accomplished in the 34-year history o...
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5K run/walk in Palatine to benefit cancer patientsOct 01, 2011 12:00 am - The public is invited to join Arlington Resources and Casey Accounting and Finance for a 5K run/walk on Oct. 15 to raise money for the Northwest Community Hospital Cance...
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Willhite reminisces on his life as a sports writerSep 30, 2011 12:00 am - My life as The Accidental Sports Writer began on April 4, 1989. I remember the date not because I sensed the launch of a long-term adventure, but because the Cubs played...
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Hawk Hustle 5K to raise money for athleticsSep 23, 2011 12:00 am - Hoffman Estates High School will hosts its inaugural Hawk Homecoming Hustle 5K walk/run on Sunday, Sept. 25, to support the athletic department’s purchase of uniforms an...
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Hoffman Estates family continues pediatric cancer fightSep 07, 2011 12:00 am - A Hoffman Estates family continues to remain true to its word in vowing to help other families facing a diagnosis of a rare pediatric cancer. James and Dorie Sexton lost...
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Apolo Ohno to join Chicago Half Marathon runnersAug 31, 2011 12:00 am - World champion short-track speed-skater Apolo Ohno will participate in the Chicago Half Marathon and Karhu 5K on Sept. 11 as part of his training for the 2011 ING New Yo...
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USA soccer stars join Chicago Marathon relay eventAug 22, 2011 12:00 am - U.S. Women’s soccer stars Hope Solo, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan will swap their cleats for running shoes to take part in the “Let’s Run Together” charity relay during ...
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DuPage track club members star at Junior OlympicsAug 05, 2011 12:00 am - The DuPage Track Club, led by Lake Park assistant Tom Kaberna, produced the most All-Americans out of Illinois at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Champio...