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EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Holly Petrovich | x208 editor@mychicagoathlete.com Active Kids Christine Palmquist chrisorjeff@sbcglobal.net Cycling Highlights Lindsay Knight lindsay.knight@gmail.com Ever yday Athlete Mark Buciak theroadtoboston@rcn.com

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How Endurance Athletes Endure Chicago’s Winter

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EDITOR’S NOTE

And just like that, another year is over. I was looking back at all of our 2018 issues, and when reading my Editor’s note from our January/February issue, it felt like just a few weeks ago I had written it. It was in that issue that I announced my goal to run my first marathon, and I’ve really enjoyed sharing my journey with you throughout the season. I learned a lot about myself and the sport during the process, and I reflect on it all on page 34.

In addition to my personal experience at the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we also included a full 8-page recap of the event including photos, an interview with Daniel Romanchuk (the wheelchair winner who’s on our cover) and other elite results starting on page 30. We also include the top 100 male and female Illinois finishers on page 32 – find out if you made the cut!

It wouldn’t be our end-of-year edition without the annual Holiday Gift Guide. On page 24, discover the perfect gift for the athlete in your life. This year, we went to the Chicago-area specialty stores themselves and asked what they thought athletes would want, so the recommendations are from the experts! All products are available locally and online, so get shopping.

While the end of a season is an exciting time where athletes can look back at all their accomplishments and feel proud, it also can be difficult to find motivation. Chicago Area Runners Association Executive Director talks about post-marathon blues on page 12, and how to reignite that energy you had on race day into the next part of your training. Also, meet the new CARA Training Director on page 46 – he has tons of experience and can guide you as you prepare for the 2019 season.

Perhaps you need to spice up your fitness regimen? One unique activity that surprisingly really benefits endurance athletes is rock climbing! Read more about the sport and find a climbing center near you on page 36.

No matter what you’re doing this winter, make sure you’re staying active! As always, we will share tips, advice and event information year-round, so find us at www.mychicagoathlete.com and on social media.

P.S. Don’t forget to vote for our Clif Bar Athletes of the Year on page 11.

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Every October runners from around the world discover Chicago at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. Join us on Sunday, October 13, 2019 for the 42nd annual event. Apply today at chicagomarathon.com.

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Bank of America Chicago Marathon Runners cross the Chicago River, enjoying the milder yet wet weather while surrounding spectators bundle up and brave the conditions to show their support.

Photo by: Kian Krashesky

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2017 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON SURPASSES RECORD,

BRINGING MORE THAN $338 MILLION TO CHICAGO ECONOMY

The 40th anniversary of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon generated a record- setting $338 million in estimated business impact to the city of Chicago, with the 2017 race delivering a $56 million increase from the previous year. This is the largest amount ever generated by the marathon and marks the first time the marathon’s economic impact has exceeded $300 million. It’s the fifth consecutive year this world-class event provided more than a quarter of a billion dollars to the Chicago economy.

Application Period Now Open FOR THE 2019 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON The Bank of America Chicago Marathon started accepting runner applications for the 2019 event on October 23 at chicagomarathon.com.

• Legacy finishers who have completed the Chicago Marathon five or more times within the last 10 years.

Registration is conducted through a system of guaranteed entry options as well as through a non-guaranteed entry drawing. Individuals unable to meet the criteria for a guaranteed entry may apply through the non-guaranteed entry drawing that will opened October 30. Runners will have until Thursday, November 29 to apply for either a guaranteed or non-guaranteed entry. The cost of an entry is $205 for United States residents and $230 for those residing outside of the United States.

• Charity runners who are fundraising for an official charity as part of the Chicago Marathon Charity Program.

GUARANTEED ENTRY Runners can qualify for an entry into the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon through several guaranteed entry opportunities.

• Time qualifiers who have met the event’s age graded qualifying standards or qualify for the event’s American Development Program.

• Runners who cancelled their 2018 entry.

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• International runners (non-U.S.) participating in the International Tour Group Program.

• Runners who have completed the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K four or more times since 2000 and have signed up for the 2019 Shamrock Shuffle.

Non-guaranteed entry Runners who do not qualify for a guaranteed entry can apply for the non-guaranteed entry drawing. The event will select names from the full pool of non-guaranteed entry applicants and notify runners of their selection status on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Additional details about the 2019 application are available at chicagomarathon.com.

A major factor in the boost of economic activity was a strong increase in the number of international participants, which resulted in heavier spending and longer stays in the city compared to previous years. Last year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon drew 45,273 participants to the Windy City. International runners made up 23 percent of the field, with the largest representation coming from Mexico, Canada, China, Brazil and the United Kingdom respectfully. The race saw a nearly 40 percent rise in total athletes from outside the United States from the year before.

“With the generous support of Bank of America, the Chicago Marathon has grown into one of the largest races in the world and a strong economic engine for our city,” said Mayor Rahm Emanuel. “This year, we look forward to welcoming more runners, their families and friends to participate in a truly great Chicago tradition.”

The 2017 event directly contributed more than $137 million to the main sectors of the tourism industry, a nearly 20 percent increase from 2016, in addition to another $200 million in indirect activity. This equates to 2,264 jobs and $113 million worth of wages and salary income.

As the steward of this legendary event, Bank of America recognizes the role the Chicago Marathon plays in boosting the local economy and elevating the city as a leading tourist destination.

“What started as a local race with a few thousand runners has grown into a world-class, environmentally responsible event and Chicago tradition for the city’s residents,” said Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon executive race director. “The marathon’s outsized impact on our city and community comes to life in what I like to call a 26.2 mile celebration of commitment, determination and passion for everyone involved.”

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‘LET YOUR MIND RUN’ GOT ME THROUGH MY FIRST MARATHON

BY HOLLY PETROVICH

One of the great perks of my job is being able to interview famous and inspiring athletes.

The weekend of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, I was given the opportunity to talk with Deena Kastor, who won the 2005 event and holds the Women’s Masters record. As we discussed the upcoming event where she would be cheering and handing out medals, the topic of her new book came up.

Kastor happened to have a copy on hand, and signed it for me. With just two days until my very first marathon, I took it back to my hotel and read most of it before the race. Honestly, I don’t read many memoirs, but this one captivated me.

“Let Your Mind Run” recounts all of Kastor’s experiences in running, but goes deeper into sharing her thoughts and feelings of the process.

Boston Marathon TIGHTENS 2020 QUALIFYING TIMES BY 5 MINUTES Due to a large amount of applicants, the Boston Marathon had to tighten its qualifying times for the 2020 race; race organizers announced that each age group qualifying time is five minutes faster.

Applicants for 2019 had to be at least 4 minutes and 52 seconds faster than their qualifying standard, Boston Athletic Association officials said.

“The BAA is appreciative of the support of the running community towards the Boston Marathon, but unfortunately, we are not able to accept everyone into the 2019 race. 30,458 submitted applications, with 23,074 being accepted into the race,” Boston Marathon tweeted on Sept. 27.

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CHAMPION OPENS THIRD U.S. LOCATION IN CHICAGO On September 15, Champion Athleticwear opened its doors to the city of Chicago, marking the third United States location.

The 1,900-square foot store is located in Wicker Park at 1520 North Milwaukee Avenue, and is easily accessed via public transportation.

“Following our successful store openings earlier this year in Los Angeles and New York, we are proud to call Chicago our newest retail home. Our store provides brand fans an opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Champion through a combination of our heritage, iconic products and customizable apparel,” David Robertson, director, Champion Brand Marketing told SGB Media. “Champion and Chicago are a perfect match, as we both have a long history of diversity, innovation, individuality and a strong tie to sports. We look forward to becoming part of the city’s retail and cultural fabric.”

“I felt very reluctant to writing a memoir, because I felt like who cares? But, as soon as my publishing company talked about it in the form of an instructional memoir, it resonated with me more,” Kastor told me. “So it is a memoir, but I don’t want people to learn more about me when reading it, I want them to discover more about themselves. I give people tips on how to increase their optimism, because studies show that approach works. For example, it’s not just ignoring the rain outside, it’s thinking about where the nearest umbrella is and getting the job done despite the problem.”

Kastor starts the book by sharing her beginning relationship with running, and tells various stories from middle school, high school and college cross country meets.

Kastor then talks about her professional training in Alamosa, Colorado. She trained with a team of all men, and instead of using this as an excuse to slack off, saw it as an opportunity to push herself even more. This was the theme of the rest of the book; Kastor talks about how important a positive attitude and mindset is, and then backs it up with examples of how it works.

There are so many aspects of Kastor’s story that are relevant to any runner: her deep appreciation and admiration of her coach; her self-doubt and overcoming that; balancing work, training and free-time.

There were a few times during the marathon that I found myself having negative thoughts in my head, but I would catch myself and think “how would Deena turn this around?” I would then try to find the positive and it honestly worked!

“Let Your Mind Run” is available for $27.00 at all bookstores and online.

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CYCLISTS MIGHT SOON HAVE TO WALK BIKES ON CHICAGO RIVERWALK In late September, Ald. Brendan Reilly introduced an ordinance requiring cyclists to walk their bikes along the Chicago Riverfront, and asked the Department of Transportation to put up signs “indicating that the operation of bicycles is prohibited on the Chicago Riverwalk,” the Chicago Tribune reported.

The path has become a growing popular area. With the increase of restaurants along the path, there are more pedestrians, making it dangerous for bicyclists.

“We’ve gotten dozens and dozens of complaints about near misses and collisions on the riverwalk involving pedestrians and bicyclists,” Reilly said. “So common sense would dictate if you’re on a busy pedestrian path you would walk your bike, just like we require people to walk their bicycles on congested sidewalks downtown. So this simply codifies the signage that already exists on the riverwalk that says, ‘Walk your bicycle.’ ”

Chicago Ranks Sixth BEST BIKING CITY IN THE UNITED STATES Every two years, Bicycling Magazine looks at various factors within each United States city to determine how bike friendly a city is, and ranks them. In 2016, Chicago was ranked as the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States, and while it didn’t rank quite as high this year, it landed in the top 10.

“In 2018, bike-infrastructure related spending was an amazing $53.5 million… and private funds have helped things get finished, too,” the article states.

The $12 million gift to separate the lakefront trail for cyclists and pedestrians is huge and is expected to be complete by next summer.

The ranking system is out of 100 points and divided into four cateogies, according to Bicycling. The categories are safety, accessibility, energy, and culture, which are all weighted based on their importance.

Chicago will increase the Divvy station count to 600 by the end of the year, and by 2020, the city’s goal is to have every Chicago resident within half a mile of an accessible bike route.

Chicago earned 82 points out of 100, with 10 out of 10 in culture, 18 out of 20 in energy and 26 out of 30 in accessibility. It lost most of its points in safety, with only 28 out of 40, which can be attributed to the “drop off ” in new protected bike lanes going in, says Jim Merrell, the Advocacy Director for Chicago’s Active Transportation Alliance.

“Chicago is an enormous city and it’s impressive how well planners have managed to make bike infrastructure almost ubiquitous, especially downtown,” the article says.

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Seattle ranked first in the list, followed by San Francisco; Fort Collins, Co.; Minneapolis; and Portland. No city earned a perfect score.

The Active Transportation Alliance responded that this was unnecessary; the organization agreed that precautions should be taken during peak hours, but there are times when it’s safe for cyclists to share the path.

“Unlike a typical sidewalk, the riverwalk was conceived from the beginning as a multi-use path for both bicycling and walking,” Active Trans Executive Director Ron Burke said in a statement.

“It’s important that biking remain an option because the majority of people aren’t comfortable riding on city streets, and the riverwalk is a popular connection between the lakefront and downtown jobs, retail and entertainment.”

If passed, fines would range from $50 to $200 for each offense.

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NUTRITION

GELS AND SPORT DRINKS

NAVIGATING THE SPORTS NUTRITION AISLE Endurance training is not all about the swim, bike or run; nutrition is just as important and without it, you’re not going to get very far in your race. Without the right fueling and hydration during the race, you will not perform your best, and may not be able to finish your event.

GELS

When you are training or participating in a race for more than 60 minutes, you must replenish the calories you are losing. Gels are the fastest and easiest way to do this. Most gels are made of mostly simple sugar, which is what your body needs as fuel during exercise. If a gel has both glucose and fructose carbohydrates, it will absorb quicker into your body. Many also have electrolytes, and some have caffeine which can give you the boost you need at the end of the race.

A few of the most popular gels available: • GU Energy Gels: A favorite among runners because they are quickly and efficiently absorbed into your body. They come in a ton of different flavors – many unique – make it easy to enjoy them year round.

• CLIF Shot Energy Gel: The CLIF gels are made with all natural and organic ingredients— no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives which come in a variety of flavors.

• Hammer Gel: Includes complex carbs, all-natural ingredients (real fruit!) and branchedchain amino acids which helps prevent muscle tissue breakdown while reducing fatigue. All these ingredients help the gel digest easier than other gels. It has very little added sugar which means it has a slower, more consistent burn.

• PowerGel: Is more on the sweeter side if that’s what you prefer, and has many flavors to choose from. It’s suggested to have a chaser of 150mg water after consuming the PowerGel.

SPORTS DRINKS

Sport drinks have become very popular among athletes; although water should be your beverage of choice, sports drinks do improve performance with long continuous exercise or training because of the carbohydrates.

Here are a few of the most popular brands: • Gatorade: Uses several carbohydrates for additional efficiency – which are all 100 percent simple sugars. It comes in a wide variety of flavors and is readily available at most stores.

Although it does have a high sugar content, it has a higher sodium content to help replenish sodium lost through your sweat.

• Powerade®: Includes the same four important electrolytes, in the same ratio, that is lost while you sweat. It has zero calories, but unfortunately has a high sugar content.

• NUUN – NUUN: Great for long training or races for people with gastric distress. This drink will help you stay hydrated and fueled without worry. The precise ratio of electrolytes and carbohydrates gives you a drink that can be more fully absorbed during your race.

• Vitamin Water: No calories and it also includes a healthy dose of B5, B23, C. • Accelerade: Added protein (5 grams per serving) and a heavy dose (21 grams) of carbohydrates. The company claims this 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein helps “re-energize muscles during exercise and helps them recover after.”

• Cytomax: Includes multiple carbohydrates energy sources – including Alpha-L-PolyLactate - to provide energy faster and longer than other sports drinks. This also helps eliminate burning and cramping and reduces muscle soreness.

• Propel: Has the same level of electrolytes as Gatorade, zero-calories and is sugar-free. As flavored water, it’s much lighter than Gatorade or Powerade, but still gives you all the minerals your body needs to replace while working out and sweating, along with vitamins C and E. The important thing to remember is just like running shoes or bike saddles, what is good for one person is not necessarily good for another.

It’s a good idea to test many different products during training to find what works for you.

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Recipes

BEFORE THE START LINE MENU OPTION

What you put inside your body is just as important as what you make your body do during training.

Recipe source: therunningbug.com

BACON & BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO Warm up your insides with a delicious creamy risotto without having to fall off the health wagon. Butternut squash is also jam-packed with potassium, vitamin E and B-rich, providing plenty of goodness. If you don’t fancy meat, leave out the bacon and add extra squash.

Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 350g butternut squash - peeled and chopped into small cubes 4 rashers of lean bacon - rind removed and diced 1 onion - diced 2 large garlic cloves - crushed 350 g risotto rice 1.1 liter hot vegetable stock Splash white wine - optional Instructions 1. Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds and cut into small cubes, setting to one side 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the bacon, cooking for 2-minutes 3. Add the onion and cook for a further 2-minutes before adding the butternut squash, thyme and garlic to the pan 4. Cook for another minute or so until everything is coated and glossy 5. Add the rice to the pan, stir and then add a splash of wine, if you so choose and a ladle of stock each time until the liquid has been absorbed 6. Keeping adding a ladle at a time until all of the stock has all been absorbed and the rice is cooked, this will take about 15-minutes but will be worth the wait 7. Season to taste and allow to simmer for a few minutes before serving in bowls with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese

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Post-Marathon Blues NOW WHAT?

Marathon season has come to an end. If you are one of the strong who conquered your first marathon, congratulations! Getting to that finish line took months of focused training and purposeful living.

As you finished, I hope you took a moment to raise your hands in the air, or throw up a Shalane Flanagan-esk fist pump and in that moment, an immediate sense of accomplishment was felt as you walked away from that finish line.

Now that your marathon is moving into the rearview mirror, most runners begin to feel a void.

There is no required long run and your running group may take a few weeks off. The realization that the goal is achieved can leave many feeling uncertain about what is next. Initial feelings of elation can begin spiraling into depression-like feelings. If this sounds familiar, face it, you have a case of what is commonly referred to as the post-marathon blues.

Most people, especially runners, are at their happiest when they are living for a purpose – when they are focused on a specific goal. Without a specific goal in mind, and no plan, many runners can struggle to feel positive about themselves.

In the week after this year’s Bank of America Chicago Marathon, members joined us in the Chicago Area Runners Association headquarters for a “Recovery Week.” As they sat and talked with us, while enjoying some time in our Normatec recovery boots, at least three out of every four runners immediately began talking about their next marathon, or at least their next running goal.

While this forward-facing mindset is natural, and a good way to combat the post-marathon blues, I encourage you to give yourself some time to enjoy the moment and reset before moving on.

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First: rest! Even if you came out of your marathon healthy, you need to take one to two weeks away from any serious running. This time is important for your body to recover from the intense stress you just put it through.

From a mental standpoint, you should also give yourself some time away from any structured exercise. Give yourself enough time away from a training plan, that when you come back, you are back to a feeling of running because you want to, and not because you have to.

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This time away from running can be challenging, especially after months of focused training and a set schedule. The best way to combat this is to turn your focus to things you have neglected during marathon training, or things you have missed out on.

This may have included lost time with family and non-running friends. These folks were likely part of your support group along the way.

Fill the running void with efforts to support and reconnect with friends and family. You will need their support when your next training plan begins, so consider the extra attention you give them now as money in the bank for later.

During marathon training, you may have also neglected some of your own personal needs and wants in some respect. Cut yourself some slack and enjoy some time for yourself without the pressures to executive perfect nutrition, recovery and sleep. Rather than writing a training plan, write a fun bucket list of things you want to see, do, and eat before you return to the athlete’s life.

When you are ready to return to running, it is important that you set a new goal that excites you. The marathon is no small task, even when you have already conquered one; but for some, just running another marathon may not bring about the same level of excitement that it did the first time. In order to avoid just being another one-time bucket list marathoner, you need to give yourself a challenge than keeps marathoning fresh and interesting.

There are so many unique ways to keep marathoning exciting. You can set a goal to reach a certain number of marathons per year, or by a certain age. You can set new performance goals, like breaking the next hour barrier, or qualifying for Boston. If you need something more short term, you could set a goal to run a destination marathon or an international marathon in the upcoming year.

If you did it once, you can do it again. Marathoning never really gets easy, but you do get fitter, stronger, and most importantly, wiser. The experience you have gained over these past few months will make a difference when you hit the roads again for your next training plan. Relish in your recent accomplishment, recharge, get refreshed, but most importantly, refocus.

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ALAN PETERSON

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“I’m from Ironwood, MI and that’s where I got my start in running. I ran throughout middle school and high school and that’s where I really fell in love with the sport. I was fortunate enough to continue running in college at Grand Valley State University where my teammates and coaches pushed me to a whole different level. After college, I still had the desire to keep running and really see what I could accomplish.

Post-collegiate running has been trying at times, but the memories from some of my best races (including qualifying for the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials) are definitely worth it.” Peterson was the first Illinois finisher of the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:18:47. He ran the event again this year as part of the American elite field, and finished with a time of 2:17:15.

Alan’s PRs 5k: 14:10 | 10k: 29:04 | Half Marathon: 1:04:23 | Marathon: 2:17:15

RUTH GARIPPO

I attended Lake Park High School and played volleyball, basketball, and soccer. My first time ever racing was my sophomore year of high school, I joined the cross country team to stay in shape for basketball. I went on to compete at Eastern Illinois University.

Competing in college taught me a lot about myself and who I wanted to become as a runner and competitor, and I soon joined Second City Track Club! It was the best decision I have ever made in my life; marathon training is intense but so worth every hour during the day. My debut marathon was in 2017, and went better than planned because I was physically and mentally prepared due to the team, and ended up running 2:51:27.” Garippo was the eighth Illinois female finisher at the 2017 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, but due to a back injury did not run any marathons this fall.

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Emisael’s PRs Track 5k: 16:55 | Track 10k: 35:20 | Half Marathon: 1:24:59 | Marathon: 2:51:27

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CYCLING ENTHUSIASTS

Navigating Chicago Winters By Bike IT’S OFFICIALLY DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IN CHICAGO, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE FOUR MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR WHEN BOTH SEGMENTS OF YOUR COMMUTE ARE DONE IN DARKNESS (AND COLD). THE COLDNESS CAN BE OVERCOME WITH LOTS-O-LAYERS, A DECENT PAIR OF LOBSTER GLOVES, AND A FAIR AMOUNT OF INTERNAL DIALOGUE REVOLVING AROUND THE MANTRA: “IT’S FASTER THAN THE CTA. IT’S FASTER THAN THE CTA.” UNFORTUNATELY, THE DARKNESS AND THE ELEMENTS REQUIRE A BIT MORE SAVVY AND PREPAREDNESS. In terms of gear, bright lights (both front AND rear) are an absolute must. A pack that’s reflective (or egregiously fluro) is also a fairly good idea. A lot of folks think that a training jacket that’s reflective or bright is sufficient, but if you’re commuting and you’ve (most likely) got a large bag on, the jacket material is pretty obscured to most drivers from behind; best to cover your bases. Lastly, get a pair of clear lenses for your glasses. It may not be sunny out for your ride, but with salt, snow, wind shear, and an ice pellet or two, it’s always a good idea to protect the ol’ eyeballs.

The other tricky part about winter commuting comes down to picking your routes. Chicago traffic is a joy even in the best of seasons, when the only things obscuring the bike lanes are cabbies, oblivious cars, and delivery trucks.

However, when snow, black ice, and standing frigid water get added to the mix, it might be time to rethink your favorite summertime and autumn routes. Of course, there’s always the option of trial and error. Damen seems treacherous? Well, why not try Ashland!

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exploring, but randomly picking streets and routes can be time consuming, inefficient, and depending on the street or intersection, dangerous.

Luckily for Chicagoans there are two online route planners and maps to help guide your way during the dreary months.

The most well-known option is a built-in feature of Strava; a lot of people know Strava as the KOM/QOM forum of the Chicago cycling community. However, it has some great features to tinker with outside of the competitive, segment-stealing applications. As it relates to safe winter route planning, absolutely check out the heatmaps (a visualization of the most-often-traveled streets) in Strava Routes.

Once you’re logged in and you’ve searched for a map of Chicago, go to the menu on left of the map and click the first icon. Here, select/ check ‘On’ for ‘Global Heatmap.’ The map should immediately populate with routes that are coded by both color and linewidth.

Dark/bright red and wide translates to the most traveled; blue and thin means ‘taken’ but not as popular; and just like a color wheel,

purple-ish falls somewhere in-between. No lines means not traveled—either because these tend not to be through streets, or it’s an expressway. When plotting your winter routes, focus on side streets with bike lanes and stay away from thoroughfares if you’re concerned about heaps of snow, ice, and navigating speeding traffic. Strava heatmaps are a great way to see what’s tried and tested by others.

In Chicago, we also have another fantastic commute mapping resource: John Greenfield, Streetsblog editor of the Chicago Reader, put together the Mellow Chicago Bike Map. Greenfield’s map is a “stealthy” cycling map of the entire city. Dive into this resource and you’ll discover hidden favorite routes of people who have been commuting on them for years. It’s a perfect solution for alternate commutes during winter. The map is also frequently updated (people share new favorite routes by tweeting them), so keep an eye on it—or share your favorite new winter route back with the community once you find one!

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development. The goal is not just strengthening schools, but whole communities while preparing students for life-long success.

“My wife, Katy and I are long-time supporters of the Big Shoulder Fund,” Murray says. “It’s racing team offered the opportunity to combine two passions: helping some of Chicago’s most vulnerable kids achieve their dreams and training for a marathon.”

In April, Murray ran the 2018 Glass City Marathon, which he calls his most memorable race. It took place in his hometown of Sylvania, and he ran in front of friends and family accomplishing his two objectives: a new PR of 3:07:58, and his first Boston Qualifier for the 2019 race. His most important running accomplishment was to embrace the process of balancing a career in corporate finance and family while training to improve his time. This enabled him to beat his marathon PR from age 26, 13 years later at age 43.

“Returning to serious racing in recent years while balancing work and family is the biggest challenge,” Murray adds. “Having a wonderfully supportive wife, and daughters Elizabeth and Grace, who appreciate my passion for the sport, makes a world of difference. Finding time to train involves building out our schedule of family activities and being willing to be flexible where need be.”

Murray was successful in finding the correct balance in his training for year’s Chicago Marathon. With tough conditions on race day he crossed the finish line in 3:13:33 while achieving the three goals he had set: a Boston qualifier for 2020, a Chicago qualifier for 2019, and finishing strong with no injuries.

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Andrew Murray started competitive sports with high school football and track in the town of Sylvania, Ohio. Back then, little did he know where it would lead him and how it would positively affect his life.

While a member of the Notre Dame Rowing Club, Murray supplemented his training by running. His rowing has stopped but 25 years later, he is still a runner.

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it was his fourth marathon, but his first as a charity runner. He was a member of a local non-profit organization called The Big Shoulder’s Fund [BSF] based in Chicago.

BSF is an independent-charitable organization that serves inner-city Catholic schools by providing a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children which contributes to stronger communities. One hundred percent of funds currently raised support four major areas: scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership

“After a training season of often lonely runs, I embraced the atmosphere and celebration of marathon day in Chicago, including the guy handing out cups of beer at mile 22,” Murray reminisces.

Next on Murray’s race schedule will be the 2019 Boston Marathon.

“What I enjoy most about running and competing is learning where my limits are and how I can manage up to and through those limits over time with a continuous commitment to improving,” Murray says.

“I am looking forward to my first Boston Marathon this April and then returning to Chicago in October 2019.”

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Chicago winters are long, so it is worth it to approach the season with the spirit of adventure.

Have a family winter planning meeting and plan out an outside adventure or two each month.

Warm clothing is crucial for enjoyment. Both kids and parents need to wear a warm hat, jacket, pants, dry mittens/gloves and boots. Dress in layers to allow for cooler options when the activity heats up. Remember that it is simple to add distance or time to an adventure if everyone wants more but much harder to remedy a hike that was too long or uncomfortable.

Ice Skate Outside

Park districts all over the city and suburbs are creating outside rinks in converted lots. Millennium Park McCormick Tribune Ice Rink and the Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon offer free skating admission as well as ice skate rentals ($12-14) and typically open in mid-November (weather permitting). Check second hand stores to buy used skates at lower prices if your family enjoys ice skating regularly.

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wilderness adventure. The Chicago Park District offers snowshoeing on Northerly Island during Polar Adventure Days. The Morton Arboretum offers snowshoe (and cross-country ski) rentals when there are four or more inches of snow on the grounds.

Check out the race calendar at www.mychicagoathlete.com for “cider hustles,” “turkey trots,” “jingle bell races” and other fun races in November and December. It is important to choose age-appropriate distances. Elementary aged kids are most likely to enjoy 1-mile youth races. Save the full 5km distance for middle or high school-aged kids. Celebrate everyone’s efforts and deemphasize race times.

Head to the forest preserve or park and go for a hike. Bring a backpack with some warm tea or hot chocolate to enjoy on a bench or rock. Look for animal tracks. Take photos. Identify trees by their bark. Winter trail hikes are just as beautiful and fun on cloudy days as they are on sunny winter afternoons.

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Cross country skiing is quickly becoming the most popular winter past-time in the forest preserves according to the Cook County Forest Preserve. Test it out at the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center in Lemont where families can rent xc skis, take lessons and go on guided nature ski tours on groomed and tracked ski trails.

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Some of my family’s most memorable moments have been when we’ve headed outside on the coldest, snowiest days - wearing warm clothing and following a plan that allowed us all to get back inside before anyone was uncomfortable.

With an adventuresome attitude and a warm clothing, your family can look forward to the upcoming season.

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Sandburg High School XC Camp and holds a mile PR of 6:26.

Besides organized sports, Gunner loves the outdoors. He enjoys barefoot skiing, wake-boarding and searching for turtles and frogs.

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1. Brittani Marsteller and Rafaela Bueno celebrate after completing the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

2. Isidro Ramon Aquino from Argentina gets emotional after finishing the race in 3:05:36.

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3. Despite the rain on October 7, there were thousands of impressive performances all day long.

4. Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi came to Chicago for his go at the race, and came in 19th overall with a time of 2:16:26.

5. Tatyana McFadden, University of Illinois alumna and eight-time Chicago marathon wheelchair champion, raced against a tough field and came in seventh at 1:56:35.

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There is nothing an athlete appreciates more than a practical gift they can use during their training and races to help them reach their goals. This year, we asked local stores what they thought athletes would like to open up this holiday season; rather than surfing the internet for the perfect pair of socks, visit your local sporting goods store to pick up one of these items the athlete in your life is sure to love.

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Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music

PRICE: $299.99

This watch is great for all kinds of athletes, not just runners, with a wide variety of features for all activities. The new music feature allows you the freedom to carry your tunes around without being tied to your phone.

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Smartwool Merino 250

PRICE: $110.00

This is our best selling winter apparel piece, every year. The Merino wool fabric is perfect for active lifestyles, you could even be run in it... but I think you’ll find that it will quickly be your favorite shirt for everyday wearing.

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Aftershokz Trekz Air Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 4

PRICE: $149.95

The next generation of bone conduction technology is what’s inside the lightest and most organically designed open ear headphones to date. Trekz Air are inspired by the demands of elite and aspiring athletes motivated by their music and their world.

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TriggerPoint Foundation Collection

PRICE: $79.99:

Premium equipment and instruction designed to guide anyone wanting to learn to move more freely and feel better through daily deep tissue massage.

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Saxx Underwear for Him

PRICE: $36.95+

Ask any guy that has them and he’ll tell you that’s all he likes to wear. With a wide variety of cuts, prints and fabrics, they are the perfect underwear for any situation. The Kinetic active underwear is perfect for marathon training or just working out in the gym.

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goodr Running Sunglasses

PRICE: $25+

These no-slip, no bounce, polarized sunglasses are the perfect stocking stuffer for the runner in your life. There are tons of colors, shapes, sizes and variations too, so you can feel good about a personal gift.

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Women’s Down For it All Vest

PRICE: $148

This technical vest is fully loaded for running in cold, wet weather.

Primaloft® insulation warms places most exposed to rain and snow, while down feathers lock in heat at your core. Toss your gloves and beanie in the side pockets and you’re ready to run.

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Men’s Active Jacket

PRICE: $118

Take your training outdoors. This lightweight, water-repellent jacket is packed with functional details that let you hit the ground running. The DWR-treated Glyde fabric is water-repellent and wind-resistant , and it has reflective details, an adjustable hood, underarm vents and a zippered pocket.

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Women’s Speed Up Tight

PRICE: $108

Focus on your gait, not your gear, in these lightweight, sweat-wicking run tights that are fully loaded with built-in storage and reflectivity. The waistband is not only lightweight and won’t dig in, it has slip-in gel pockets in the front, a zippered pocket in the back, and a continuous interior drawcord.

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Giant Cyclotron St Fluid Trainer

PRICE: $289.99

Perfect for the fair weather cyclist or training goal oriented rider who still wants a chance to knock out some Winter miles in the comfort of their own home. The Cyclotron St Fluid trainer offers a smooth and quiet experience that uses your own bike gear shifting for increased resistance for a real road feel.

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PRICE: $99.99

For the cyclist getting serious, Specialized Body Geometry sole construction and footbeds are ergonomically designed and scientifically tested to boost power, increase efficiency, and reduce the chance of injury by optimizing hip, knee, and foot alignment.

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Topeak Hexus X tool

PRICE: $29.99

Topeak’s Hexus X is an award-winning, 21-function multi-tool with updated design. Perfect for the commuter who needs to fix an issue on the go. Features all the basic tools needed for chain and tube repairs, as well as screw and bolt fixes.

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HyperIce HyperVolt

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The latest watches do everything from smartphone notifications to wrist-based heart rate, VO2 max and sleep analysis. Did we mention they play your favorite tunes, too? The best part, though, is excellent battery life when you compare it to other smartwatches.

The Hypervolt is designed to treat muscle stiffness and soreness, increase circulation and range of motion, and improve the overall health of the body’s soft tissue. There are three speed settings on the Hypervolt, which deliver up to 3200 percussions per minute.

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Rekovr from Topo Athletic

PRICE: $100

This recovery shoe is designed to be worn sockless and will make your foot feel like a million bucks. With a temperature-regulating Merino wool upper, a roomy toe box, and a 3D Ortholite sockliner, this shoe will massage the nerves on the bottom of your feet while keeping them warm and dry.

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Versa-Light Plus Headlamp

PRICE: $35.00

This super bright white/red rechargeable dual high-intensity LED clip light fastens directly to belts, straps, bags, packs and more for ultra-minimalist visibility. Is USB rechargeable, ultra-light and very bright!

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Jaybird RUN True Wireless Headphones

PRICE: $179.99

The only first true wireless sport headphones to hit the market running. Not only are these little guys packed full of great sound, but they’re comfortable and perfect for those upcoming long runs with four-hour playtime and eight-hour charge case and fast charge.

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Run Fast, Cook Fast, Eat Slow Cookbook

PRICE: $24.99

The infamous cookbook for runners is back with a sequel; athletes can cook the recipes that Shalane Flanagan ate while training for her 2017 TCS New York City Marathon historic win. The book is full of pre-run snacks, post-run recovery breakfasts, on-the-go lunches, and 30-minutes-or-less dinner recipes.

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Giro Vanquish MIPS Helmet

PRICE: $275

This is the pinnacle of high-performance road cycling helmets, featuring the innovative TransformAir design that actively streamlines airflow to reduce drag. Whether you’re hammering off the front, smashing an Ironman course, or laying down maximum wattage in the dash to the finish line, the Vanquish shapes the wind to work for you.

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Cateye Rapid X3

PRICE: $59.95

The ultimate safety light designed to ensure you’re seen both day and night that mounts securely to the handlebar with a rubber band. The battery is USB rechargeable, and has six light modes that run up to 30 hours.

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PRICE: $350

The AeroShield technology is woven throughout the jacket, for maximum waterproofing, allowing sweat and heat to escape and breathe while protecting you from the rain – making it completely breathable and waterproof at the same time. Sealed seams keep you dry and provide an additional weather barrier.

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Nike AeroLoft Men’s Running Vest

PRICE: $180

A sleek design comprised of lightweight, water-repellent materials in a packable silhouette with zippered hang pockets makes for comfortable protection from the elements. Laser perforation and body-mapped thermoregulation allows for controlled temperature.

PRICE: $25.00

Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35 Shield Running Shoe (M+W)

Swank combines the lifestyle silhouette and new colors with all the features you’ve come to love: 100 percent UVA/UVB protection, a Grilamid TR-90 frame, Hydrophilic rubber nose pieces to prevent slippage and Polycarbonate lenses that are shatterproof and scratch-resistant.

The fit and feel of the Pegasus you love, winterized. The shoe’s hero feature is the “Storm Tread” underfoot. The channeling in the underfoot grip provides for more water to be wicked away, through deep groves and tracks.

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MARATHON RECAP ON OCTOBER 7, MORE THAN 44,000 RUNNERS CROSSED THE FINISH LINE OF THE 41ST BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON, WHICH WAS A RECORD HIGH DESPITE RAINY CONDITIONS. RUNNERS CAME FROM 100 COUNTRIES, ALL 50 STATES AND ALL 50 OF CHICAGO’S WARDS TO PARTAKE IN THE WORLD-CLASS EVENT, AND SPECTATORS WERE TREATED WITH EXCITING FINISHES IN ALL CATEGORIES. CHECK OUT ELITE AND LOCAL RUNNER RESULTS, AS WELL AS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS, A FIRST-HAND FIRST-TIMER EXPERIENCE, AND PHOTOS FROM THE 2018 EVENT IN THIS RECAP.

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THE 2018 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON HAD A RECORD NUMBER OF FINISHERS AND A COMPETITIVE ELITE FIELD. On October 7, 44,571 runners crossed the fi nish line of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, a record-high in the 41 years of the event, event organizers announced.

The 2018 event took place under rainy conditions for the fi rst time since 2006, but that did not take away from the competition.

“The Chicago Marathon welcomed a diverse field of runners from more than 100 countries, all 50 states and all 50 Chicago Wards,” an event press release said. “With the reinstatement of pacers and the assembly of a world-class field, this year’s event treated spectators to a variety of thrilling finishes.”

“I saw the other competitors, they were not following me… and I was just pushing myself and looking at the time and thinking 2:18.

I was not expecting to run 2:18, but I was targeting 2:19 this year…

I hope I will be here again and I want to improve again.”

—BRIGID KOSGEI

The elite field was considered “stacked” prior to the event, and performances did not disappoint.

Sir Mo Farah from Great Britan was the first to cross the finish line in 2:05:11, setting a European record and marking the eighth fastest time in Chicago Marathon history. The second and third place finishers, Ethiopia’s Mosinet Geremew and Japan’s Suguru Osaka were right behind Farah, finishing in 2:05:24 and 2:05:50, respectively.

“I know what pace it takes to run with these guys and to run a decent time,”said Farah after the race. “Today, it just shows the depth of the guys in the race and how I came away with a win and a new British record . . . I know as well

I could have gone a lot faster today.”

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The top three female finishers were also close in times, with the 2017 runner up Brigid Kosgei from Kenya winning the field with a time of 2:18:35. This was Kosgei’s first Abbott World Marathon Major victory, and a personal best.

Ethiopia’s Roza Dereje and Shure Demise were in second and third respectively, with times of 2:21:18 and 2:22:15.

Overall Male Winners 1. Farah, Mo GBR | 2:05:11

“I saw the other competitors, they were not following me… and I was just pushing myself and looking at the time and thinking 2:18,” said Kosgei. “I was not expecting to run 2:18, but I was targeting 2:19 this year . . . I hope I will be here again and I want to improve again.”

On the American side, last year’s champion Galen Rupp earned his second fastest time and was the fi rst American fi nisher this year at 2:06:21. Elkanah Kibet was the second American in 13th in 2:12:35, and Aaron Braun was the third American in 2:13:16. Sarah Crouch was the first American female with a personal best of 2:32:37 in sixth place overall.

Taylor Ward came in right behind Crouch at 2:32:47, and the third American and masters champion was eighth overall at 2:33:24.

The wheelchair race brought two new faces to the podium, with 20-year-old University of Illinois Racing Team athlete Daniel Romanchuk in first at 1:31:34, and 2017 champion Marcel Hug right behind him at 1:31:35. The third male was David Weir from Great Britain at 1:31:43.

The women’s wheelchair champion was Manuela Schar, the reigning Tokyo and Berlin Marathon champions, with a time of 1:41:38 in her sixth appearance at the Chicago Marathon. 2018 London Marathon champion, Madison de Rozario finished strong in second in 1:43:16, and Susannah Scaroni found herself back in the top three for the first time since 2012, finishing third in 1:44:48.

Other fan favorites included Greek Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8k champion Alexi Pappas, who completed her debut marathon at 2:43:38; Olympic triathlete Gwen Jorgensen, who crossed at 2:36:23; Chicago Marathon American women record holder Joan Benoitt Samuelson earned a time of 3:12:13; and comedian Kevin Hart, who finished his second marathon in 4:13:10.

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Bayih, Mosinet Geremew ETH | 2:05:24

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Osako, Suguru JPN | 02:05:50

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Kipkemoi, Kenneth KEN | 2:05:57

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Rupp, Galen USA | 2:06:21

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Kirui, Geoffrey KEN | 2:06:45

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Fujimoto, Taku JPN | 2:07:57

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Nyaruai, Veronicah KEN | 2:31:34

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Crouch, Sarah USA | 2:32:37

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THE JOURNEY

TO MY FINISHING FIRST MARATHON After covering the Bank of America Chicago Marathon for two years, and having run several half marathons, I made the executive decision last October that in 2018, I would be one of the runners on that start line (and hopefully finish line). Running a marathon had been on my bucket list since I watched my high school cross country coach run one, and thought there was no better time to do it than now.

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trained for two of my half marathons by myself, so I knew I couldn’t count on creating my own plan and being accountable. Living in the suburbs, and having worked with the Chicago Area Runners Association on many projects, I knew they were a large, well-supported group with several locations, so I joined the Schaumburg training group.

Every Saturday morning I met the group at 6:30 a.m. at Busse Woods. My fi rst week I was nervous and shy, but the rest of the 9:30 pace group was the exact opposite – after

telling them this was my fi rst marathon, they off ered constant advice and I learned a lot quickly. It didn’t take long for everyone to feel familiar and start cracking jokes to make the miles go by quickly. One thing my pace group leader repeated to us all was “it’s all about the journey,” meaning the training is what makes you the athlete you are, not the race.

I also had the opportunity to do some training with Nike. There were several “underground”

runs downtown that I attended and raced, where I met with different coaches who offered their insight. These events were always full of energy and got me really excited for race day.

Come race weekend, I was feeling very antsy; it was a mix of nerves and excitement, and as I walked around the expo on Friday, I just wanted to jump on the start line ASAP. I had done all I could until this point, and I was ready to see where it would take me.

Nike hooked me up with a hotel Saturday night on Michigan Avenue, which alleviated all of the race morning anxieties such as traffic and bathroom accessibility. Surprisingly, I got a really good night of sleep, and when I woke up and saw the start outside my window surrounded by rain, it hit me: I was about to run a marathon.

Saying the energy in the city that morning was surreal would be an understatement; all along Michigan Avenue, people were taking pictures, warming up, hydrating, stretching and preparing to head to their corrals. I heard dozens of different languages being spoken, and nearly everyone was smiling. It was infectious to say the least.

Before I knew it, I was standing in my corral, walking to the start line with thousands of other people. Being my first marathon, my only goal was to finish, but I did hope to come in before 4:30 and run the entire time. I started thinking about the different mile markers my family and friends would be at to cheer me on, and thinking about the neighborhoods I’d pass through, then suddenly I was at mile one already.

“Just have to do that 25 more times then I’m done,” I remember thinking to myself. It had gone so fast that somehow that sounded like an easy task to me. This was just one of the countdowns I had in my head throughout the entire race, and I used each 5k as a checkpoint to refocus. When I saw the lady with the sign at mile eight that said “18 more and you can do this” with an arrow pointing to her dog laying down, I laughed, and realized I was almost a third done already.

The first half of the race flew by; I saw most of my supportive spectators along the way, and reached the halfway point at 2:01:30! Just two months before I struggled to break two hours in a half marathon, and immediately realized how everyone telling me “the work is done,

now just enjoy the celebration,” was extremely accurate. All of those long runs had prepared me for this, and my legs felt like they were on autopilot, just carrying me past each landmark. The cold, cloudy weather definitely aided in that too, after training in heat and humidity for a majority of the season.

I ran past my parents and boyfriend right before crossing the line, and the biggest feeling of relief swept over me; 18 weeks of working towards this – all of the Friday nights I denied plans and went to bed early to feel good on Saturday morning, and the moments that I thought “am I crazy for thinking I can do this?” were worth it.

Somehow, I had run 26.2 miles in 4:04:36.

I won’t act like running a marathon wasn’t a challenge, because it was. I definitely hit the infamous 20-mile wall, but listened to my favorite podcast, My Favorite Murder, to distract me through some of those hard moments (who else wouldn’t listen to the story of John Wayne Gacy to motivate them?).

There were several times where I considered taking a quick walking break, but knew it would be a lot harder to start again after stopping; I had already been running for three hours, what’s one more?

After hitting mile 23, it honestly all feels like a blur. I saw the “5k to go!” sign, and told myself it was just a cool down. While I knew I slowed down a little bit, I didn’t care

about pace, I just wanted to keep going. Soon enough, I was turning onto Roosevelt up the legendary hill, when my calves both cramped at the exact same time. Th is had never happened to me before, and I didn’t know what to do. “Should I stop and stretch them out? No, its 400 to go, if I fall over at the end it’s fi ne.”

As soon as I made it to the top of the hill the cramping subsided, I saw the fi nish line, and I teared up. I had really done it.

I ran past my parents and boyfriend right before crossing the line, and the biggest feeling of relief swept over me; 18 weeks of working towards this – all of the Friday nights I denied plans and went to bed early to feel good on Saturday morning, and the moments that I thought “am I crazy for thinking I can do this?” were worth it. Somehow, I had run 26.2 miles in 4:04:36, taken over 40,000 steps, and achieved one of the biggest goals I’d ever set for myself.

As proud of myself as I felt, I think my parents and boyfriend were even prouder, which reiterated the magnitude of what I just accomplished. They all watched me embark on the training journey, and I am very grateful for their consistent support.

After getting some food, changing into warmer, dry clothes, and heading home, I was asked if I wanted to do it again. I’ve heard many people say after fi nishing one, they said they’d never do it again, or it took them a few weeks to forget about the pain they went through to commit to another one. However, I immediately responded yes.

I know now that marathon training is a huge commitment; while I did have some weeks where I didn’t hit all of my mileage, if it weren’t for CAR A and Nike, I truly don’t think I could have been near as prepared for the race. Since working at Chicago Athlete, I’ve heard over and over how supportive and inspiring the Chicago running community is, but had never truly experienced it until this summer. Those people weren’t lying: you’ll never meet a more positive and encouraging group of people than runners.

So, CAR A runners, I’ll meet you back out there next summer, because I’ve already set my next goal of breaking four hours, and I’m excited for the journey that gets me there.

By: Holly Petrovich

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AS ENDURANCE ATHLETES END THEIR 2018 SEASON AND ENDURE CHICAGO’S WINTER, THEY CAN MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR FITNESS AT A NEARBY ROCK CLIMBING FACILITY. Regardless of how positive a person is, The Windy City’s long, cold days of winter can influence their moods to a degree, especially by the end of February. The winter months are particularly challenging for endurance athletes that would like to maintain their spring, summer and fall fitness levels without being overly bored by the mundaneness of indoor workouts.

The same old, same old should certainly not be the only form of exercise that endurance athletes consider, especially when there are so many options in Chicago. One option will probably surprise many athletes though—rock climbing. Although it’s not usually near the top of most athletes’ lists with regards to endurance exercising, rock climbing will definitely help them prepare for their next season of marathons, triathlons and so forth.

To provide readers more information about this challenging, yet fun (and warm) sport, Chicago Athlete Magazine recently spoke to rock climbing experts who shared their insights on the positives of the sport, as well as the ways in which it can benefit endurance athletes and help them remain in peak form, regardless of Mother Nature’s upcoming plans.

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The Benefits are Wide Ranging Rock climbing is a full-body workout—requiring agility, balance, flexibility and strength—that incorporates a wide array of muscle groups at the same time, from athletes’ back and arm muscles, to their abdominals, calves, deltoids, fingers, obliques and quads.

“When people rock climb, all of their limbs are on the wall at the same time and vertical movement requires using both their arms and legs at the same time,” says Noal Ronken, training and business development manager at Vertical Endeavors. “As a result, multiple muscle groups, involving both push (legs) and pull (arms and back) actions, are used.”

He adds, “In addition, people utilize joints such as the shoulders and hips extensively, further adding other muscle groups to the mix.”

Aside from using a variety of muscle groups simultaneously, rock climbers also discover muscles they never noticed before, especially within a day or two after their first climb. After all, they’re utilizing tendons and muscles they rarely use, particularly back muscles—at different angles (as climbers move up, down and to the side) and intensities throughout each climb.

Rock climbing also builds strength and stability in the upper body throughout a wide range of anatomical positions and across all three planes of motion: frontal, sagittal and even transverse.

The infinite variability of hold placements and shapes ensures no two routes require the same physical demands of a climber.

“Climbing accomplishes this naturally and without requiring athletes to even think about it,” states Eric Schafer, fitness and corporate events coordinator at First Ascent Climbing & Fitness. “Replicating the same variability in a traditional fitness setting would be nearly impossible and certainly not as much fun.”

Aside from its physical benefits, it’s important to consider yet another positive aspect of rock climbing: socialization. According to Schafer, Chicago’s climbing community is very welcoming to beginners and extremely social, as climbers of all ages and experience levels develop friendships.

Not to mention, rock climbing’s impact on forearm strength and endurance, along with core strength and stability, must not be overlooked. As a climbing wall’s steepness increases, more and more core strength is required to keep climbers’ feet firmly placed on the wall. Likewise, climbers’ forearms are also strengthened as routes become steeper and more challenging, thereby improving their performances in grip-specific activities like barbell lifting.

“Rock climbing is inherently social, as roped climbing requires a partner to belay the climber,” Schafer says. “Meanwhile, bouldering—climbing without ropes up to about 15 feet—fosters a collaborative community atmosphere where groups of climbers will naturally come together to figure out a particular sequence of moves.”

Furthermore, rock climbing is highly proprioceptive as climbers are required to push and pull simultaneously with different body parts. Consequently, their body awareness increases considerably as they develop their climbing technique on vertical terrain.

Bob Good, general manager and operations manager of the Maggie Daley Park Climbing Wall and manager of the Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Climbing Wall, agrees with this sentiment, stressing that the social component of rock climbing is becoming very prevalent.

“Most new climbers will only concentrate on the next hold they have to grab, and they will grab every hold as if their lives depended on it,” says Do Nguyen, assistant director of operations and training at Planet Granite Portland. “Over time, new climbers will realize that the reason their forearms are getting so tired is that they’re squeezing too much.”

“There is no better way to get to know someone than to have them attached to you by a rope and a belay device. Climbers trust their lives with someone else’s ability to belay,” he explains.

“As a climber, it is also an exhilarating

He adds, “These community aspects reduce the barrier to entry for climbing and make it easier to stick with once athletes get started.”

experience having someone on the ground encourage you to climb higher and higher.”

Become a Well-Rounded Athlete Although rock climbing is not the first form of exercise that endurance athletes typically consider, they can certainly benefit from regular visits to a climbing wall, especially during the off-season. First off, the sport is just as mentally demanding as it is physically challenging.

“When climbers look at a climbing route or boulder problem, they have a set amount of holds and feet they can utilize. That’s all,” Nguyen states. “It’s up to the climber to decide the best possible way for them to climb and to also adjust their game plan when they get to a hold and realize it’s worse than they thought. They must constantly think about what their next move should be.”

With this in mind, rock climbers—much like endurance athletes—must “stay in the moment,”

Nguyen continues, “Climbers need to expand their awareness to where their entire body is in space—not just the hold their hands are touching.”

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according to Ronken, as they’re often in situations in which they’re pushing their bodies and minds to the limit. Ralph Woolard, head-route setter at Maggie Daley Park, also considers rock climbing a complement to most endurance sports.

“Each climb is a small window into a climber’s personality, which sometimes highlights flaws in their mental attitude. These trials allow climbers to improve their mentality,” Woolard says. “As a mentally stimulating activity, climbing also helps with the monotony of most endurance exercises.”

Rock climbing also offers a unique strength training method, according to Anna Bifano, a climbing wall instructor at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness. Due to the variety of muscles that are utilized on a wall, rock climbers can not only train for a wide array of athletic endeavors, but can also train for rock climbing by participating in those endeavors.

Training for the Future If endurance athletes have just begun to rock climb, Nguyen, Schafer and Woolard advise them to train for the climbing wall in one particular way: climb, climb, climb, as they need to learn how to move on vertical terrain.

As they become more experienced, they should focus on identifying and then improving their weaknesses while implementing basic techniques.

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the edge of their shoes and keeping their hips in towards the wall,” Nguyen suggests.

Climbing training, as a whole, can be broken down into four categories—strength/power, technique, flexibility and mental—according to Daniel Rudolph, climbing and fitness manager at Brooklyn Boulders. Technique is trained so that athletes learn how to apply their strength and power to the climbing wall in the most efficient way possible. Meanwhile, flexibility is just as critical, as athletes must distribute their weight properly from their upper bodies to their lower bodies.

“More than most sports, climbing relies on a practiced mental game,” Rudolph explains.

“The fear of falling is hardwired into everyone.

Pushing hard on the climbing wall requires athletes to get comfortable with falling, as well as failure.”

Ronken also advises athletes to consider developing an overall training program for climbing, similar to other sports, with regards to the phases that are involved.

“A climber may choose to focus a few weeks at a time on endurance training, finger strength training, power training and technique training—and then combine them all for a final two weeks of ‘maxing’ out on trying to accomplish a certain level of climbing,” Ronken says. “A typical training period is around 10 weeks, although it can vary from climber to climber.”

ROCK CLIMBING OPTIONS Near You

This winter, consider rock climbing at one of the following facilities: • Brooklyn Boulders Chicago brooklynboulders.com • First Ascent Avondale, Humboldt Park, The Loop and Uptown firstascentclimbing.com • Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Chicago lakeshoresf.com • Planet Granite Opening soon in Lincoln Park and Wrigleyville planetgranite.com • Vertical Endeavors Glendale Heights verticalendeavors.com Note: Maggie Daley Park is only open from April to October

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4. Ana Salgado 5. Sarah Kolcz 6. Deanna Jones 7. Jennifer Anderson 8. Katie Sue Ruby 9. Julie Banks 10. Cora Miller

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The International Chicago 5k took place the Saturday morning before the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and shares the area with the marathon’s course. The race serves as a great shake-out run for those running the marathon, or a shorter race option for spectators to participate in while visiting Chicago. Runners from all over the world gathered to run this 5k, kicking off the feel of the entire weekend.

Male 5k Results 1. Alan Craigie 2. Francois Clais 3. Hector Guerrero 4. Jim Iseman 5. Jason Holroyd 6. Matthew Lacey 7. Ciro Pacio 8. Jonnie Mitchell 9. Ademir Paulino 10. Peter Slutzker Female 5k Results 1. Laura Krasa 2. Zayra Romero 3. Lina Rengifo 4. Dominga Gana 5. Ellen Basile 6. Laura DiBella 7. Erika Holroyd 8. Lindsay Scott 9. Ana Corby 10. Caitleen Kahn

00:15:43 00:15:56 00:16:25 00:16:29 00:16:30 00:16:31 00:16:57 Reading, United Kingdom 00:16:59 SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil 00:16:59 Auburn, AL 00:17:01

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Prarie State Half Marathon

SATURDAY, OCT. 6 | LONG GROVE, IL

By James Gubbins

For those of us not ready or willing to tackle the full 26.2 of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, we had our choice of distances at the Prairie State Half, 10k or 3.5 mile race in historic Long Grove.

Having run this race last year, I was really looking forward to my final half of the season.

The race started right on time and sent runners for all distances out into the rolling hills of the first 5k.

I struggled here last year because the elevation changes took me by surprise. I was ready this time and felt much stronger over the out-and-back stretch of the course.

Male Half Marathon Results 1. Corbin Bevry 23 Bristol 1:24:41.6 2. Conor Murnane 29 Libertyville 1:28:02.4 3. Mike Gorman 32 Chicago 1:30:30.3 4. Roybal Gomez 41 Elk Grove Village 1:32:55.0 Name

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Male 3.5 Mile Results 1. Matthew Matuszekx 24 2. Eric Anderson 37 3. Patrick Buss 32 4. David Odonnell 41 5. Szymon Jaworski 34 6. Dale Decker 58 7. Mark Decker 31 8. Jim Adkins 34 9. Jinesh Mathew 37 10. Jack Gallen 37

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Prarie State Half Marathon 5. Richard Willis 6. Thomas Smith 7. Jeffrey Joseph 8. Jim Barnes 9. Jonathan Cain 10. Rob Keith

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Cary Dekalb Buffalo Grove Wheaton Des Plaines Carol Stream

1:32:55.9 1:33:22.4 1:36:11.1 1:33:30.6 1:33:33.5 1:35:56.0

Female Half Marathon Results 1. Aimee Reed 32 Carpentersville 1:33:24.4 2. Jordan Larson 23 Grayslake 1:38:53.4 3. Mandi Florip 38 Waukegan 1:39:04.1 4. Natalie Critchley 41 Northbrook 1:40:20.7 5. Cary Lisota 44 Arlington Heights 1:41:16.0 6. Erin Sackett-Hermann 39 Chicago 1:42:45.0 7. Kate Essad 32 West Bloomfield 1:45:50.0 8. Samantha Samaryczew 19 Barrington 1:45:54.6 9. Caitlin Murphy 23 Chicago 1:47:16.3 10. Julie Moreland 45 Lindenhurst 1:47:51.8 Male 10k Results 1. Connor Gants 2. Christopher Tung 3. Scott Durso 4. Maciej Konczewski 5. Robert Klawans 6. Rogelio Cuatepitzi 7. Benjamin DeHaan 8. Gordon Black 9. Nick Sobieszczyk 10. Jason Brunner

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37:23.2 Downers Grove 40:11.4 Itasca 40:40.5 Palatine 41:17.5 Buffalo Grove 41:52.1 Des Plaines 43:09.9 Norridge 43:41.2 Palatine 44:02.1 Palatine 46:06.8 Janesville 46:07.8

Female 10k Results 1. Madison Lemmons 31 Chicago 45:10.8 2. Debra Marzano 53 Schaumburg 45:50.4 3. Jessica Moffitt 30 Arlington Height 47:26.2 Name

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Mundelein 48:11.5 Buffalo Grove 48:15.2 Arlington Heights 48:59.6 Palatine 49:39.8 Itasca 50:03.3 Palatine 50:26.6 Bolingbrook 51:34.2

Arlington Heights

Palatine Chicago Burlington Wheeling Mundelein Mundelein Berwyn Lake Zurich Chicago

Female 3.5 Mile Results 1. Stacey Saunders 28 Antioch 2. Kylie Raynor 14 Twin Lake 3. Elizabeth Lubbers 37 Chicago 4. Kristina Hauptmann 29 Grayslake 5. Anna Anderson 39 Palatine 6. Amanda Jacobsen 33 Deerfield 7. Rebecca Sterusky 35 Buffalo Grove 8. Maria Perez 43 Mundelein 9. Anna Vega 41 Hawthorn Woods 10. Julie Raynor 56 Twin Lake

26:03.6 29:13.3 30:05.8 30:14.5 30:16.2 30:23.0 30:23.5 30:49.7 31:06.7 32:40.9

26:08.7 28:17.2 28:19.0 30:56.1 31:03.0 31:12.8 31:15.7 32:01.4 32:07.8 32:12.0

Fall Color 5k

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 | LISLE, IL

By James Gubbins

Fall has officially arrived in the Chicagoland area.

The change in the season has brought with the cooler temperatures that so many local runners crave. Although the leaves on the trees are just starting to change, 1,151 participants brought their own unique color palette of running attire on Sunday to the 10th annual Fall Color 5k Run & Walk at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. After the festivities, attendees and spectators alike were encouraged to stick around to explore the grounds and maybe look for the remaining trolls!

What a great way to start the fall running season in Chicagoland.

Male 5k Results 1. Matt Lindgren 2. Nathan Probst 3. John Phanthavong 4. Hunter Brock 5. John Fuja 6. Kevin Davidson 7. Adrian Sitnik 8. Joe Humboldt Name

30 34 45 40 32 14 38 37 Age

Naperville, IL Joliet, IL Wheaton, IL Wheaton, IL Palatine, IL Winfield, IL IL Elmhurst, IL City

16:44 18:51 19:14 19:52 19:58 19:59 20:13 20:14 Time

9. Michael Farmer 10. Richard Evans Female 5k Results 1. Amy Polhemus 2. Dana Rotz 3. Lauren Farley 4. Janis Potter 5. Kelsey Barnholt 6. Missy Bacik 7. Marie Joerms 8. Nicole Poglitsch 9. Christine Bell 10. Lydia Wilk

28 Chicago, IL 38 Chicago, IL 26 26 42 61 31 30 48 11 50 36

20:19 20:23

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18:46 20:36 Aurora, IL 21:10 Lisle, IL 21:29 Clarendon Hills, IL 21:40 Palatine, IL 21:52 Downers Grove, IL 22:10 Wheaton, IL 22:34 Naperville, IL 23:29 Downers Grove, IL 23:32 Downers Grove, IL

Chicago Half Marathon

Chicago Half Marathon

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 | CHICAGO, IL

By James Gubbins

The fast and flat half marathon and 5k course passes the historic Museum of Science and Industry before skirting both Jackson Park and the Woodlawn neighborhood. Crowd support is fantastic those first few shaded miles.

Sadly, with the construction of the Obama Presidential Center, this may be the final time the course takes this route.

A nice addition were live bands every few miles, which were especially encouraging after the turnaround. The last miles flew by with crowds of support lining the sides of the street through the final turn onto Hayes Drive where the gleaming bronze Statue of The Republic towers over the finish line where athletes receive enormous medals, water, Gatorade, Bomb Pops, chips and bananas. A live band, Lagunitas beer and Home Run Inn Pizza was also highlights of the finish festival.

Male Half Marathon Results 1. Dan Kremske 29 2. Michael Ellenberger 26 3. Kallin Khan 21 4. John Binzak 26 5. Andrew McCaskill 31 Name

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1:07:04 1:07:43 1:08:55 1:10:50 1:11:10 Time

6. Kyle Larson 7. Matt Lindgren 8. Ciaran McGonagle 9. Patrick Musgrave 10. David Willis

28 30 41 25 37

1:12:20 1:12:35 1:13:51 1:14:23 1:14:29

Female Half Marathon Results 1. Jane Bareikis 24 2. Lauren Zumbach 27 3. Erin Lamb 27 4. Brianna Hickey 24 5. Julia Buford 26 6. Sarah Bishop 36 7. Jamie Hershfang 25 8. Megan McGreal 26 9. Amanda Porter 28 10. Megan Mocogni 25

1:17:13 1:18:21 1:21:14 1:21:33 1:21:37 1:21:55 1:22:42 1:23:36 1:21:51 1:23:52

Male 5k Results 1. Joshua Warren 2. Daniel Lindbloom 3. James Spencer 4. William Gane 5. Raymond Insley 6. Lev Fertelmeyster 7. Pascal Innocenti 8. C William Wester 9. Jimmy Wester 10. Isaac Easley

23 31 25 43 28 28 38 24 22 29

17:17 17:29 17:36 18:04 18:22 18:45 18:53 19:38 19:41 19:51

Female 5k Results 1. Jeannie Sullivan, 2. Lindsey Lewis 3. Tiffany Spearman 4. Mary Zahnle 5. Sarah Hamilton 6. Sara Vono 7. Madison Perkins 8. Chelsea Cox 9. Emily Laflamme 10. Wendy D’Arbasie

38 22 36 35 21 26 15 26 32 52

17:46 18:03 18:14 19:43 20:59 22:15 22:32 22:33 22:34 22:57

North Shore Triathlon

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | WILMETTE, IL

By Jonathan Cain

The North Shore Triathlon has grown in popularity over the past couple years and 2018’s race was the biggest one yet. This is due to the tireless efforts of Precision Multisport – the race organizers – and their desire to put on a competitive, quality event that the community can be proud of. It is a great, late season race for anyone that wants to put their summer fitness level to good use and get in their last triathlon of the year.

Male Triathlon Results 1. Vachee Loughran 46 Glenview IL 2. Chase Baraczek 32 Winnetka IL 3. Yaniv Shnaider 31 Chicago IL Name

Age

City

57:16.5 58:08.8 1:00:08.7 Time

4. Nicholas Gehl 5. Christian Evans 6. Connor Trapp 7. Michael Rubin 8. Casey Duval 9. Jeffrey Knupp 10. Adam Boltz

35 60 22 44 40 50 34

Chicago IL Glen Ellyn IL Wilmette IL Evanston IL Wauconda IL Winnetka IL Chicago IL

1:02:00.9 1:02:44.7 1:03:05.3 1:03:46.1 1:03:51.2 1:04:39.6 1:04:54.2

Female Triathlon Results 1. Karen Frum 42 Northbrook IL 2. Sarah Crewe 57 Glenview IL 3. Angela Blaising 44 Evanston IL 4. Heather Baker 36 Chicago IL 5. Nicole Newton 28 Chicago IL 6. Mary Bowman 33 Evanston IL 7. Jessica Zaleski 39 Libertyville IL 8. Chandra Riberich 36 Wauconda IL 9. Molly Kavanaugh 39 Chicago IL 10. Anat Gotfried 36 Wilmette IL

1:07:00.6 1:08:49.2 1:10:01.7 1:10:26.9 1:10:30.0 1:12:22.3 1:13:33.9 1:13:38.5 1:13:50.8 1:13:51.7

Naperville Trails Half Marathon

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 | WHEATON, IL

By Alex Sterczek

A good race is made up of several factors: a safe and scenic course, pleasant weather, enthusiastic volunteers, and solid organization. The 2018 Naperville Trails Half Marathon excelled at delivering on all these this past Sunday at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton.

The event helps support the Special Olympics of Illinois. The race is hosted by All Community Events, an organization that stages many running events throughout the Chicago-area all year.

Male Half Marathon Results 1. Jakob Anderson 28 Oswego, IL 2. Rob Chenoweth 49 Chicago, IL 3. Sean Gill 35 Glen Ellyn, IL 4. Mike Begich Jr. 35 Bolingbrook, IL 5. Andy Olson 34 Aurora, IL 6. Colin Sanders-Estrada 32 Chicago, IL 7. Jonathan Stringfield 36 Naperville, IL 8. John Stewart 35 Burr Ridge, IL 9. Natraj Ponna 31 Mount Prospect, IL 10. Thomas Smith 54 Dekalb, IL

1:24:36.0 1:25:26.0 1:25:33.9 1:26:01.1 1:27:00.1 1:28:35.3 1:28:58.5 1:29:29.5 1:29:55.4 1:30:07.0

Female Half Marathon Results 1. Ashley Raymond 31 Chicago, IL 2. Natalie Critchley 41 Northbrook, IL 3. Ligeia Zeruto 41 Fulton, MD 4. Evance Stalley 43 Chicago, IL 5. Melissa Myers 35 Homer Glen, IL 6. Maria Rosselson 40 Chicago, IL 7. Mandi Florip 38 Waukegan, IL 8. Rachael Kuhn 30 Montgomery, IL 9. Mariola Grzybowska 27 Addison, IL 10. Katie Roth 39 La Grange, IL

1:31:12.9 1:38:40.9 1:38:42.1 1:38:53.9 1:39:19.7 1:40:27.2 1:41:13.7 1:41:30.3 1:42:06.7 1:42:47.7

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HEALTH/FITNESS LISTINGS

DR. MICHAEL P. DAVENPORT Clinic Director/Sports Chiropractic Physician dr.michael@runningiron.org www.runningiron.org Dean DiMaso | Lead Trainer | NASM Dylan Edwards | Master Trainer | ACE

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Dr. Michael Davenport has been a Sports Chiropractic Physician for over 20 years and has been involved in the Chicago running and triathlon community for 30 years. He continues to compete in ultramarathons and Ironman races. He just finished competing in the Ironman Wisconsin and Louisville triathlons. He will be competing in the Kona World Championships in 2019. He has been involved in several local organizations that promote healthy lifestyles, community involvement through training and competition.

Dean attended Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Recreation Management with a focus in Exercise Science. Throughout his time at college, Dean was heavily involved in fitness and prepared himself to compete as an NPC (National Physique Committee) physique competitor. Dean placed first in his height division and second overall at his first competition, and then went on to compete on the National level stage. He spent about two years after competing taking on aspiring physique competitor clients who would benefit from his knowledge and experiences competing. Dean has been in the fitness industry since 2013. Most of his time has been spent in a Fitness Manager role.

Dean prides himself on properly assessing an individual, developing and educating them of their needs, and continuing to achieve their goals while always striving to create new ones. Dean is a certified functional strength coach and holds notable certifications in DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization), IASTM, and FMS. Dylan’s passion for fitness started the summer going into high school. His older brothers trained him for the football season and he was hooked. Before long he began exploring the depths of fitness, martial arts, and nutrition to optimize his mind and body. Dylan took advantage of an academic scholarship to pursue fitness and wellness full time. He has competed in multiple powerlifting events and looks to actively compete in Spartan and OCR races. Dylan focuses on utilizing his experience to find out exactly what a client needs and creates programs to fill those needs efficiently and effectively while maintaining a high energy, laid back, and positive training experience. Dylan is an ACE certified trainer, certified strength and conditioning coach, as well as a Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach.

He also holds a black belt in Bushido Kickboxing underneath his grandfather, Grandmaster Bob Beal.

THE PROBLEM Repetitive motions of day-to-day life cause muscles to contract and relax. Over time, these contractions become shorter. As they become shorter, muscles and fascia become chronically contracted, forming knots, congested tissue and muscle tightness leading to dysfunction, disability and pain.

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Board certified in Podiatric Orthopedics and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, Dr. Jantz is also a marathoner, ultramarathoner and duathlete. Providing comprehensive treatment for sports-related foot and ankle problems. Biomechanical examination, gait and stance evaluation and custom, sport specific, prescription orthotics. Conservative care of heel pain, tendonitis, pinched nerves, stress fractures, sprains, bunions, hammertoes. Surgical treatment as a last resort. Treadmill gait analysis, X-ray on site. On staff at Northern Illinois Medical Center and Memorial Medical Center. Evening hours are available.

The health of muscles is directly affected by tightness in the muscles. Blood and lymph volume is drastically reduced in hyper-contracted muscle tissue. Tremendous congestion and inflammation accumulate in the tissue from cellular metabolic waste, all due to ineffective circulation. As this stagnation progresses, the tissue suffers increasingly destructive pathological changes.

DELOS THERAPY Delos Therapy involves applied systematic pressure to the entire length of the muscle to stretch muscular fibrils, leading to elevated vascular and lymphatic circulation, improving the vital health of the affected tissue, eliminating pain and restoring function.

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Physical Therapy: Conventional techniques of stretching and strengthening are ineffective for hyper-contracted muscle tissue.

Delos Therapy addresses pain and dysfunction in a unique way by micro-stretching muscles and fascia with systematic and precise pressure.

Chiropractic: Rather than manipulating bones that may be out of alignment, Delos Therapy addresses the muscle tissue, which is the force that is causing the skeletal misalignment.

Deep Tissue Massage and Foam Rolling: Deep tissue massage is a superficial technique that glides over tightness. We believe it doesn’t hold tissue in a stretched position long enough to be fully effective.

Conventional Stretching: Tight tissue doesn’t stretch, so during conventional stretching, only healthy fibers are stretched. As a result, flexibility sometimes increases, but pain and stiffness don’t diminish.

Trigger Point Therapy: Rather than target predetermined points on the body, Delos Therapy targets specific patterns of muscle tightness that may or may not fall outside the trigger point.

CONDITIONS TREATED BY DELOS • Headaches/migraines • Back/neck pain • Shoulder pain • Arthritis • Sciatica • IT band syndrome • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Tennis/golfer’s elbow • Hip pain • Plantar fasciitis • Tendonitis • TMJ • Bursitis • Fibromyalgia • Knee pain • Shin splints BENEFITS OF DELOS • Elimination of pain symptoms • Reduced treatment costs • Reduced stiffness • Elevated athletic performance

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11/10/18 Village of Orland Hills 25th Annual Turkey Trot Race Orland Hills IL ohrecreation.org 11/10/18 Chill Will Veteran’s Day 5K Chicago IL www.chillwillvets.org 11/10/18 Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle 5k Walker MI 11/10/18 Chicago Hot Cider Hustle 8K Chicago IL allcommunityevents.com 11/10/18 Run 4 The Rescues St. Charles, IL Run4Rescue.itsyourrace.com

11/11/18 Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle 5k Fort Wayne IN hotciderhustle.com/fortwayne 11/17/18 The Universal Sole Trail Challenge November Edition Chicago IL www.universalsole.com 11/17/18 Gobble, Gobble Run or Wobble Oak Lawn IL stlinusoaklawn.org 11/18/18 Lincolnwood Turkey Trot Lincolnwood IL www.lincolnwoodil.org

11/22/18 Evanston Subaru Flying Turkey 5K presented by NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston IL www.evanstonflying5k.com 11/22/18 Terre Haute Turkey Trot Terre Haute IN www.crossroadseventsandtiming.com 11/22/18 Festival Foods Turkey Trot Janesville WI www.festivalfoodsturkeytrot.com 11/22/18 Henry’s Thanksgiving Day Hustle 5K & Kids Dash Lake In The Hills IL www.henryshustle.com 11/22/18 4th Annual Twin Cities Turkey Trot Benton Harbor MI twincitiesturkeytrot.com

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Ooh La La Chocolate 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | GENEVA, IL The best chocolate race in the Chicagoland area. Featuring award winning Chef Alain Roby’s famous hot chocolate and Pain au Chocolat. The 1/2 Marathon & 5K will wind through the beautiful town of Geneva, IL and will end at the world famous All Chocolate Kitchen.

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SECOND GLANCE

Q After seeing how the program works, do you have any ideas you want to implement next year?

A Mostly I just want to work on the speedwork program and give members more guidance and support in that area. I don’t see too much changing in terms of mileage though. I just want to bring a general narrative and excitement to training. We’re going over a few new ideas in terms of training tips and helping people understand where they’re at in the process. It took me awhile in St. Louis to connect people’s training throughout the year, but I want to teach them that it’s not just the 18-week program, it’s looking at the entire year and learning when to take a break.

Q What is your favorite part about the Chicago running community?

A The passion and history for both the organization and the marathon. They both were part of the first running movement in the country and I’m a big follower of the history.

Especially with CARA’s 40th anniversary this year, it’s been interesting to see the history of the program and how it is today. A lot of the things I did in St. Louis we were doing it for the first time, which was cool, but when you have history and tradition in a program it’s unique because not a lot of programs have that.

Tim Bradley

CARA DIRECTOR OF TRAINING

Q When did you first get involved in running? What inspired you to join the sport?

A Basically I started in seventh grade through the track program at my school in St. Louis; it was just one meet, so it was not a lot of training but was still involved. In terms of training and really getting into running, I joined my high school cross country team in 1997. I was always athletic and I played every other sport, but the main thing was trying to get in shape for the basketball season and I didn’t have a fall sport.

I knew there was something in the fall that was similar to track but involved more running, and I wanted to do that.

Q When did your coaching career take off?

A Well, I had an interesting college career; I spent four years at Murray State University in Kentucky, but the program got cut my senior year. I still had eligibility hours but had to finish

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my degree, so I floated around the program a little bit and helped coach the women’s program. I got my Master’s at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and I started coaching at St. Louis University after. Then, June 2008 is when I started personal adult coaching through Big River Running. I did that for a long time, so eventually I was coaching year round and all different abilities.

Q You moved from St. Louis to Chicago in August to join CARA. How have your first few months been?

A They’ve been really good; I came in at the middle of the program so that allowed me to really see what it’s like and take it in. I literally saw the finish line to the program, and gained a lot of experience. It’s very similar to the programs in St. Louis just on a larger scale.

During the summer I made it out to nine of the 11 marathon training sites, which was cool.

Q Obviously CARA is well-known for its marathon training programs, but what is your favorite race distance to coach?

A I feel most comfortable on the track because that’s where I spent most of my time. But I do really enjoy getting people to understand the stepping stones to the marathon; we have a lot of people who are pretty well-versed in the distance, but helping them learn other aspects and approaches that might work better for them is exciting. I like to open people’s eyes and look at what they’ve already done to help them reach their next goal with different approaches. There’s other distances out there too that are great to coach, but the marathon is one of the more popular ones.

Q What are you looking forward to in the training programs?

A We have our winter half marathon and marathon programs coming up so I’m really looking forward to those in terms of writing the schedule and being there from beginning to end. Again, I just want people to connect their training programs to their training throughout the year. CARA is here all year long.

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