Category: Ultra Marathon

• August 14, 2012

  ULTRA-RUNNERS RUNNING 160 MILES ACROSS ILLINOIS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHILDHOOD OBESITY

  Eight Chicago area runners will be running over 160 miles this weekend across the state of Illinois to raise money and awareness for Chicago Run, an organization that promotes running programs in Chicago area schools. With obesity being the leading risk factor contributing to diabetes, heart disease and stroke, Chicago Run’s mission is to work…
• July 23, 2012

  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…
• July 21, 2012

  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…
• July 12, 2012

  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…