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Plogging: It’s Not Just for Sweden Anymore
By Letitia L. Moffitt, Guest Blog Writer Something funny happens to people the second they finish a bottle of their favorite beverage. All of a sudden, that container that once held a refreshing drink...
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Going Against the Grain with Whole Grains: The Kodiak Cakes Story
By Jeff Sorenson, Guest Blog Writer You might’ve met Kodiak Cakes’ friendly staff serving up delicious samples of protein-packed flapjacks at your last race or just noticed their distinct packaging on...
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Training During Illinois Winters: Part 1
By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer In my nearly 50 years of distance running (more like a jog/hobble/walk nowadays!) I learned early on that my training progress and race performances had as much to do...
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Training During Illinois Winters: Part 2
By Craig Virgin, Guest Blog Writer Last week I discussed creative solutions to adapt your running training outside during the cold wintery months here in the Midwest. It can still be done on most days....
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5 Ways to Stop Knee Pain in Runners
By Athletico Physical Therapy, Guest Blog Writer When knee pain occurs, one of the treatment options is physical therapy. Physical therapists are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat knee pain to...
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The Power of the Back of the Pack
By Jeff Matlow, Guest Blog Writer I remember the first organized race I ever competed in. It was the Minute Man 10K in Westport, Connecticut. I was all of about 11 years old, and this was the furthest...
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Runners to the Rescue
By Jen Wilson, Guest Blog Writer I love to run, but I’ll never run a marathon. I know this about myself and I’m okay with it. Because I run, I have the utmost respect for anybody else that runs,...
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Race Day Eats: How Whole Grains Can Help Push Your Across the Finish Line
By Jeff Sorenson, Guest Blog Writer Training for a marathon is no easy feat. For most of us, it takes months of training, adopting a healthier diet, and experimenting with what foods work best for us...
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The Importance of Warm-Up and Cool-Down
By Olivia Martin, Guest Blog Writer When training for any race, it is important to train like you want to race. Being race ready includes having a comprehensive warm-up and cool-down. Sandwiching your...
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7 Tips to Transition Back to Outdoor Running
By Athletico Physical Therapy, Guest Blog Writer As the weather starts to warm up, you might be itching to get back outdoors for a run. Outdoor workouts offer both physical and psychological benefits,...
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Going “Green”
From the Desk of Jan Seeley, Co-Director & Guest Blog Writer As our Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend turns the page and starts its second decade, one of our goals is earning...
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Home Sweet Home
by Chad Burke, Guest Blog Writer I had a goal of running in every Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend since its beginning in 2009. Work caused me to miss 2017, so now my goal is to run in...
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The Race Where It All Started
by Morgan Mahn, Guest Blog Writer If you had told me back in 2015 that in just three years’ time I would be a proud finisher of over 13 half marathons, eight marathons, eight ultramarathons, and be...
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Meet Our 2020 Race Ambassadors
We’re thrilled to launch our first-ever Race Ambassador program. The sixteen individuals comprising our inaugural team know the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend inside and out. Between...
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Lodgic Every Day Community Supports Healthy Families
by Angela Balcor, Guest Blog Writer I used to enjoy long runs in the morning before work. I would wake up early, leave my house when the world was still asleep, and watch the sun rise while I pushed my...
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Your Best Race Is In Sight!
Jan Seeley, Guest Blog Writer & Co-Director of the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend Race Weekend is six months and 17 days away! Many of you have seen our 2020 race poster reveal...
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Pardon the Pun, Running ANCHORS Me
Connie Kulczycki Geske, Guest Blog Writer & Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon’s Social Media & Marketing Director Running has always been a part of my life—whether it be on the soccer field...
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My Second Chance at Life
Calvin Jordan, Guest Blog Writer The year 2012 started out like most years, that is, uneventful, and went into July as being about the same as every other year. But this July is when life just about...
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Healthy Runner’s Diet for Optimal Performance
Laura Jacob, Guest Blog Writer Runners often ask me, a registered dietitian, what type of diet they should follow for proper nutrition and optimal performance. How runners fuel their body for running...
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Introducing Nuun Endurance
Guest blog from the team at Nuun Note: Nuun is the official hydration partner of the 2020 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon. Nuun Endurance will be served on the race course. Nuun Sport will be served...
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