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The Dog-Gone Truth! Volume 2: Do Doggies Really Paddle?
The morning of July 19th (while I was actually writing the volume 1 version of The Dog-Gone Truth), there was a great segment on WGN Midday News Chicago called the Dog Days of Summer. I was going to touch base on some of the important things that my dog, Eve, has for the summer months…
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Chicago Run: Empowering Our Youth, One Mile at a Time
A runner friend of mine, Jeffrey, decided to go out and run around a quarter-mile track this past weekend for quite a few hours. He ended up running a total of 32 miles, though during his jaunt, he was approached by some energetic and ambitious little-leaguers. Check out what happened, but more importantly, how it…
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What Should I Eat? Understanding How to Eat During the First Couple of Months of Marathon Training
As a mentor with Team in Training, and a former local running advocate with a popular multisport retailer, I have gotten this question MANY times. There are so many right and wrong answers to this, so I want to make sure that I address a new runner’s concerns. You may have heard the phrase “eating…
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The Dog-gone Truth! Volume 1: Dogs Don’t Like Parked Cars (and Neither Does the Law!)
We’ve seen these extreme temperatures in the Chicagoland area this season, which has caused many of us to change our daily habits and behaviors. Unfortunately, many people still do not, or are unaware about proper pet care. Did you know that any temperature over 70° is too hot to leave your best friend in the car? …
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Run Across Illinois: Ultrarunners Using Their Special Powers for Good
Originally posted on TheRunFactory.com: As my summer of ultras continues, I find myself wearing a bigger and brighter grin. With inspiration being as bountiful as the sun, I shouldn’t be surprised that I found yet another motivating group of inspiring people doing extraordinary things for the betterment of the universe. The particular corner of…
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